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Angie was Sleeved 08/31/12

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Angie was Sleeved 08/31/12    10

Angie was Sleeved 08/31/12
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I had my sleeve 8/31/12 and I've lost 25lbs. I had a bad infection in my left side incision that just healed up. I get discouraged at times when I see folks losing a massive and I'm still struggling. I get my Protein (well most of it) and I have a hard time with drinking all that Water. I have started walking 2 miles. Just keeping my eye on the prose!! 320-263 is better than only 10lbs.I guess...

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june13sleever    223

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Did you lose prior to surgery for your post op? I never drank that much Water. I still don't. That would pop me. I have no stomach anymore. I drink...even a year and a half out about 32 ounces and that takes me all day and I feel like I am constantly sipping sipping sipping.

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Piplula    709

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Don't feel bad..I've hit my first stall..I am just gonna keep up the good fight!

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Angie was Sleeved 08/31/12    10

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I did I lost almost 40lbs.. I think the infection caused me to be out of whack! I'm right there with you, I feel bloated if I drink more than 33oz..

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Threetimesacharm    1,400

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Why are you not able to get in all of your Protein? Are you still having one shake a day? I have one shake a day at 31 grams and it more than helps me get in 80 grams of protein. Make sure you are eating high protein foods: chicken, fish, yogurt.

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Angie was Sleeved 08/31/12    10

Angie was Sleeved 08/31/12
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No I don't drink them like I should, but I do eat my meats and beef jerky! I know I'm bad and it's hard enough to get Water down... Is it normal to be full after Breakfast all day? I feel like I could get sick if I drink to much, why I can't drink thick shake...

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lisa2job    130

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hey dont feel bad we all loose at different rates I know its discouranging but you had an infection I am sure your body was healing during htat time, when we heal we dont loose... The second and third week after surgery I didnt loose anythign and again this week ... just keep doing what your doing and there is no way that you cant loose wieght with the limited calorie intake ......

also I do one premier protien shake every am 30 protien or I make the orange creme advantage 27 protien .. that way 1/2 of my protien is taken care of first thing in the morning. and yes I dont feel like eating at all after my morning shake..... if I didnt notice the clock saying it was time to eat I probably would not eat at all...... lol but I make sure that I eat lunch and dinner every day....

note that if you dont like the shakes RTD's shakes then try doing the unflavored protien and add it too some crystal light ... that way you get your protien and Water in at the same time.....

just keep trying differnt ways to get your protien in.... or try it in some chocolate SF pudding

Keep up the good work , it will pay off :wub:

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SCbabygrits    5

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Hi, I'm five weeks out and have no idea how much I've lost since I decided not to weigh until I'm three months out. I'd only compare myself to others and worry about it! I know I'm a chicken! I do know however, that I can fit a pair of jeans that I have not worn for two years and are two sizes smaller than the ones I wore during the week prior to surgery. Protein is really hard for me too, I am so worried about Hair loss and whatnot, so I started doing some research on high protein, low sugar foods and I did find something. I ordered some of the stuff and it was actually pretty good. If you order more than a hundred dollars you get free shipping... here is their website, hope this will help some of you guys who might be having trouble getting those shakes down was. www.getskinnyjax.com is the website. I tried the wild berry drink, I still mix it with ice and put in the freezer....I seem to do much better with very cold drinks. This drink is not real thick, drinks just like Water, each pack has 15 grams of protein. I've been drinking one of these a day, along with one of the Protein Bars, which average 12-14 grams of protein, and I had my first Pasta meal.... it was too much to eat at one time so I had it for lunch and dinner tonight, which was another 15 grams. Along with the egg I had for a snack and chicken I had at lunch with the pasta, I think I can start doing much better now with the protein. I truly help this well help! I think I just might make it through this part until I can begin to eat more!

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muffintop    62

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Hey dont feel bad yesterday was day 7 and I lost nadda yesterday! Thats way to early to not be dropping;/

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Angie was Sleeved 08/31/12    10

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Thank you for the Protein suggestion... I would post a pic but don't know how to...

And that's actually pretty smart it weighing right away....It keeps you from getting discouraged...

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muffintop    62

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And Up up today..day 8 :-)

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      1. Selina333

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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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