Rather than keeping the old January (2011) thread resurrected, I thought it was about time to start a 2012 thread.

I'm scheduled for January 23, 2012, and just got my official insurance approval yesterday.

I am absolutely PUMPED about this surgery. I can't wait... I'm anticipating crazy nerves as it draws nearer, but for now, I'll ride the wave of excitement, thank you very much.

Where do you get EAS?

Where do you get EAS?

Walmart carries EAS in the pharmacy section

The EAS is very good, they are my go to when I don't feel like drinking a protein shake.

My NUT and Dr. scared me yesterday by saying If I dont get to eating and getting my nutrition in my body is going to go into starvation mode and then my metabolism will get more screwed up than it already is from all the previous yo-yo dieting I've done. I really didn't need 1 more thing to worry about . Has anyone else discussed the whole starvation thing with your dr?

I was sleeved on 1/17/12 and I cant seem to get my protein shakes down... I can drink liquids fine and I have have tried everything under the sun... I started with a choc shake from muscle max, then isopure from GNC (gross), then the vanilla shakes from Costco (was ok at first)... How the heck can can I get protein in??? I was thinking about trying an unflovered powder and geek yogurt with some fruit and make a smoothie...

I did this yesterday.

I also took 1/2 of a strawberry protein shake and added greek yogurt and blended for a smoothie and that came all right. It brought the sweetness of the shake down and the mellowed the tartness of the yogurt. I split it into two 'meals'.

I have vanilla shakes from Costco and I was ok'ed to eat flavored greek yogurt so maybe I will try to blend them together... Wish me luck!!!

Where do you get EAS?

Walmart has them and so does Shoprite. They are about $4.74 for a 4 pack. You can also get $1.00 off coupons at Thecouponclippers.com.

Sunday's paper, 1/22, had a $1.00 off coupon on any EAS product.

My doctor recommends the EAS AdvantEdge because they are only 100 calories, 3 carbs and 17gm of protein. And...YUMMY.

Good Morning Sleevers! I can not believe that I was sleeved 6 days ago, I am a little lethargic at times but I contribute that to trying to do to much and only being on liquids..

I also have not found a protein drink that stays with me if you get my drift and I don't mean upchucking.. I have tried Chike, Isopure, Click... I have a bunch of Isopure I liked it in the beginning.. I am going to go back through them and systematically eliminate them, just in case it was a pre-op thing.. LOL though Chike is definitely out, I can't stand cold coffee therefore coffee flavors don't work for me.

Today is my last day on Full liquids then I get to have a Pureed Diet, mashed potatoes never sounded so FANTASTIC.. LOL

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Has anyone heard from Atakin Jay (might not have the name right!)??

Has anyone heard from Atakin Jay (might not have the name right!)??

haha, close

I'm here! Just still trying to get a handle on everything. I was sleeved the 24th and I pretty much feel 100% fine now.

Eating is weird.. I have no idea how to tell if I'm full or not. (or what that even means now.)

I get gas, and burps a few times a day... but other than that, I'm good to go!

Oh great! Nice to hear you're doing so well! Glad you've had a good experience.

Good Morning Sleevers! I can not believe that I was sleeved 6 days ago, I am a little lethargic at times but I contribute that to trying to do to much and only being on liquids..

I also have not found a protein drink that stays with me if you get my drift and I don't mean upchucking.. I have tried Chike, Isopure, Click... I have a bunch of Isopure I liked it in the beginning.. I am going to go back through them and systematically eliminate them, just in case it was a pre-op thing.. LOL though Chike is definitely out, I can't stand cold coffee therefore coffee flavors don't work for me.

Today is my last day on Full liquids then I get to have a Pureed Diet, mashed potatoes never sounded so FANTASTIC.. LOL

You Tube Channel

http://www.youtube.c...r/GoodByeFluffy

Blog

www.goodbyefluffy.blogspot.com

Is your dr. ok with your eating mashed potatoes? My nutritionist wants me to STAY AWAY from carbs ))

Good Morning Sleevers! I can not believe that I was sleeved 6 days ago, I am a little lethargic at times but I contribute that to trying to do to much and only being on liquids..

I also have not found a protein drink that stays with me if you get my drift and I don't mean upchucking.. I have tried Chike, Isopure, Click... I have a bunch of Isopure I liked it in the beginning.. I am going to go back through them and systematically eliminate them, just in case it was a pre-op thing.. LOL though Chike is definitely out, I can't stand cold coffee therefore coffee flavors don't work for me.

Today is my last day on Full liquids then I get to have a Pureed Diet, mashed potatoes never sounded so FANTASTIC.. LOL

You Tube Channel

http://www.youtube.c...r/GoodByeFluffy

Blog

www.goodbyefluffy.blogspot.com

Wow! Your post-op goes fast compared to mine! Have you tried Premiere Protein? I don't know what i would have done preop without it! The Max Protein from SEI Nutrition is amazingly tasty too - neither is chalky or have an aftertaste. I'm still on clear liquids till tomorrow, then full liquids for a week, then mushies/purees for a week, then introduce soft, moist foods, then full foods at 5 weeks.

Is your dr. ok with your eating mashed potatoes? My nutritionist wants me to STAY AWAY from carbs ))

I guess nutritionists are as different as drs lol mine told me to start out on mashed potatoes and refried beans.

I guess nutritionists are as different as drs lol mine told me to start out on mashed potatoes and refried beans.

wow!!! I can only have black beans, no potatoes, rice, sweet potatoes...no carbs )) she wants me to eat chicken salad, fish salad with veggies or fruits...I have a list of foods I am allowed to eat...soups (not creamed) and not canned because of the sodium content...so it's more work to get my food planned for the day ))

Hey fellow losers! I was sleeved on Monday. I spent two nights in the hospital. I couldn't keep anything down and ran a fever. I am feeling okay and look forward to each day getting even better. I hope this "I'm not hungry" feeling sticks around for quite some time. I am very thirsty and seem to be handling crystal light fruit punch and water well. I'm ready to fast forward about a month to get past the surgery pain.