Hey everyone. I wrote this to help a sleever with some advice and felt that we can all benefit from each others advice ( which is mostly what the site is about) however let's make it happen here right now. For stalls, for gains, for recipes, for exercise, for Protein, for love, etc Etc... Tmi advices are also welcomed lol]

Step one. Most Important part is protein and Water.

60-80 grams of protein per day

64 oz of water per day ( most docs say its okay to count coffee, tea, Protein shakes, etc win the 64 oz)

Protein you can get from food, Protein Bars, or shakes.

Some shakes have too much sugar so keep and eye in that.

Step two. Calories up up up carbs low low low

We need the calories to burn fat and lose the weight depending on what your nut/ doc say and how much you want to lose. I aim for 900-1200 per day. If you don't eat calories your body will go into starvation mode and you will not lose weight.

Carbs like Pasta, rice and bread are not good. They will fill you up and make you bloated because it makes you retain water and not give you nutrition. Some carbs can be good like yams and plantains. Google it.

Step three. Sugar

It's hard to avoid sugar when watching everything else a good way to avoid it is to buy sugar free everything and using Splenda when you want to add sugar to something.

Fruit has a lot of sugar so try to limit yourself to at least the fruits with least sugar. Don't know what they are? Thank God for Google!!! Lol

Step four. Measurements

Buy measuring cups. (Tsp-1 cup)

Buy a bottle that holds a large amount of water like: 32 oz---- if you buy a Poland spring water it will say 32 Fl Oz

Step five. Plan ahead

Plan what your going to eat in advance especially if you have to work or are going out.

Grab a calendar or and itinerary and write down what you plan to eat for the whole week for Breakfast lunch and dinner and include Snacks in between each.

This way you you've already calculated the Proteins and calories for each day and you don't have to worry about it.

Step six. Exercise

Choose what makes you happy. I LOVE to dance. Dancing is a workout so I'm starting dance classes in may.

Incorporate walking into your life. Park the car far from stores, go window shopping at the mall, walk the dog or catch up with a friend or loved one while walking.

Step seven. Change it up

Routines are boring. Planning ahead will help change up the recipe everyday.

This includes exercise. Ex: Monday salsa class, Tuesday 30-45 minute walk, Wednesday break, Thursday pop in a workout DVD or look for videos on YouTube , Friday swimming, Saturday break, Sunday boxing.

Step eight. Enjoy

Don't go crazy. (Which you will the first few days) but then it will be natural. Don't deprive yourself but at the same time makes smart decisions.

My bf ordered take out. It smelled so good. Went straight for a peace of broccoli chewed it and divorced it well and swallowed didn't look at the rice at all.

Step nine. Keep track

Track your food intake. there are apps like myfitmesspal.com not to mention FREE where you can login in everything you eat and drink. again, Google Is your best friend. Use it as a tool.

Step ten. The scale is still not your friend

Step away from your scale. Hide it if possible. Weigh yourself only once every 2 weeks or once a month. You have not lost a pound in a few week but have you taken your measurements. Because you are losing inches. Notice your bra strap slipping down your arm and your fave pants .... You need a belt now.

The most essential part of weight loss are the non scale victories. I crossed my legs, went up five flights without getting tired, bumped into my ex. Wore a dress I haven't worn in 3 years, did have a heart track while tying my shoes laces.

Overall have fun and don't think about it too much. I'm not a doctor or a nut. I'm not here to judge you I am here like everyone ewe to get help and answer others. This all came from a sleeved just like you. Good luck and I wish you the best.

Sleepers best food.... What you should have on your grocery list

Cottage cheese

Skim milk

Soy milk

Greek yogurt

Shredded cheese

Cheese (American, Munster, Swiss, etc)

Cheese sticks

Sugar free Popsicles

Granola

Jello

chicken

eggs

Yogurt

oatmeal

Nuts

Peanut Butter

Tuna

Salmon

Shrimp

Keep this post going with ideas and advice. Thanks guys.

Beba- just like each if our bodies is different- our minds are also- for me the daily scale loving is so that I can better keep my eyes on how my body reacts to the food I put in mouth on a daily basis. I need that connection every single day. It's a mind thing :-)

Hey to each its own. I'm a slow loser and its difficult for me to weigh in everyday.... However... I won't bite my tongue... I am guilty of weighing in for the last 3 days. Found a gain and then a 2 lb loss in my 3 weigh in each morning. So I'm like hmmmmm maybe it isn't that bad. Lol

Very good advise!

My advise...1. Walk (or you preferred method of exercise) 2. Protein (find the shake that works for you) 3. Water (make yourself) 4. Take your vitamins/meds 5. Knowlege is power (learn about nutrition)..and most importantly, know this isn't the end - it is just the beginning of your battle. WLS is only a tool - and it is definitely NOT for everyone.

Thanks for the great advice I'm getting sleeved on may 2, 2013 and I'm soooo excited :-)

Thanks for the great advice I'm getting sleeved on may 2' date=' 2013 and I'm soooo excited :-)[/quote']

Listen... As soon as they tell you you can move around... Walk. Walk as much as you can. Especially if you have gas pains. Believe me walking equals and fast recovery. Good luck.

Will do Thanks hun :-)

Find some quality vitamins and take them religiously. You simply cannot get all the nutrients your body needs without supplements. Multivitamin with iron, calcium D, B-12 for starters. My surgeon also had me on Urso and a PPI, for 6 months postop. Good luck, everyone!

Find some quality Vitamins and take them religiously. You simply cannot get all the nutrients your body needs without supplements. Multivitamin with iron' date=' calcium D, B-12 for starters. My surgeon also had me on Urso and a PPI, for 6 months postop. Good luck, everyone![/quote']

What's ppi ams urso?

PPI=proton pump inhibitor, like Prilosec or Prevacid; helps with excess acid and is prescribed in a prophylactic way, even if you don't have GERD.

Urso is one of several prescription meds to prevent gallstones, one of the side effects of rapid weight loss.

Oh wow. I did not know that at all. They gave me chewable tablets for acid but they never mentioned anything about gallstones. I will def. ask my surgeon when i see him soon about it. Thanks!

I am still considering VSG - 90% decided

I drink Protein shakes regularly now, as I go to the gym frequently and play basketball. I has always been overeating that kept me fat

Did everyone's taste change so readily after surgery, or is this only something for a small percentage? I can't imagine all of a sudden not enjoying the flavour.

My best advice is to not be controlled by the scale I know it is difficult to want to lose lose lose but if you weight in the morning and youre up a few oz and your whole day is ruined thats no way to live. Only take to heart a scheduled weight day, don feel like a failure just look at your logs of food and excercise and ask these simple questions.1) did u get your water in 2) did u excercise at least 30 min 4-5 days that week 3) is it time to up the fitness to something more challenging 4) how are the carbs fats and sugars on your log ( keep carbs and fat to half your protien intake) 6) is something stressing you out? Resolve the issues bc stress will effect your weight loss! Hope this helps best of luck!