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I made it tonthe losers bench last week 3-13-12. The first couple of days were the worst because of the gas pains but a few GasX strips and I was good. Could not get my Protein in at all last week and was forcing myself with my Water intake. So today I got to start my mushies stage, so I decided that I would fix grits for Breakfast. Made myself 4 tablespoons and 1/4 cup of low fat cheese. I was only able to eat about 1/3 of this. Still struggling with my Fluid intake but its getting better. I think the best part of my day was when I weighed this morning. Pre-op I was 245, surgery day I was 237.2 (down 7.8 lbs). This morning I was 225 (down 12.2 lbs week one). I can't believe that I have lost a total of 20lbs in just 3 weeks. This is really exciting for me and I am loving how I am ROCKING MY SLEEVE.

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I made it tonthe losers bench last week 3-13-12. The first couple of days were the worst because of the gas pains but a few GasX strips and I was good. Could not get my Protein in at all last week and was forcing myself with my Water intake. So today I got to start my mushies stage' date=' so I decided that I would fix grits for Breakfast. Made myself 4 tablespoons and 1/4 cup of low fat cheese. I was only able to eat about 1/3 of this. Still struggling with my Fluid intake but its getting better. I think the best part of my day was when I weighed this morning. Pre-op I was 245, surgery day I was 237.2 (down 7.8 lbs). This morning I was 225 (down 12.2 lbs week one). I can't believe that I have lost a total of 20lbs in just 3 weeks. This is really exciting for me and I am loving how I am ROCKING MY SLEEVE.[/quote']

Congrats!!!! I'm happy for u, I can't wait till its my turn

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Congratulations! At this point my surgeon told me to focus on my Water intake more than anything else. I had trouble getting in my Protein as well. So I spent the first week not worry about it. I would try it every day and I got in what I could but I didn't stress about it. I didn't start mushies until late week 3 (because I couldn't handle Protein shakes very well) and it helped.

Just make sure you get that Water in and you'll do great!

Welcome to the Loser's Bench!

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A girl @ my support group meeting recommended the Isopure Protein Drinks w/40 Protein. She said that she put 1/2 a bottle and mixed it with Water, then she topped it off with a bunch of ice, so she said she felt like it was flavored water. Maybe as you progress you can try it.

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Weigh to go! I had surgery 3/13 as well.

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Congrats! You are doing great! The whole absolute change in the amount of food intake with the sleeve is still so surprising to me. So glad I have been sleeved.

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Congrats! You are doing great! The whole absolute change in the amount of food you can consime with the sleeve, which is not much or you feel real bad, is still so surprising to me. So glad I have been sleeved. Best!

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Congrats! You are doing great! The whole absolute change in the amount of food you can consime with the sleeve, which is not much or you feel real bad, is still so surprising to me. So glad I have been sleeved. Best!

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