He first 3 weeks I really struggled with Vitamins and Protein. There were days I wouldn't take my vitamins and forget about the protein. I tried every single one that was recommended to me and I would gag at just the smell. So I was only getting 20g of protein the most a day. I was getting really upset and wanted to give up but I didn't. I knew that each day would get better and I ha you wonderful people to give me advise.

I walked 3 miles a day between walking during lunch and at the gym.

Yesterday I started soft food and my protein was 63g which I was sooo happy. My NUT said it's a must that I get 70g a day.

A friend from here named Linda has given me great advise. I was at a stall because during mushy food I started eating mashed potatoes(not often but at least twice a week) and watermelon(3 times per week) .. She explained how the potatoes have the carbs and the watermelon have the sugar. I listened and stopped eating them and got cottage cheese as a replacement. Prior to surgery, I hated cottage cheese. My co-worker told me to get the whipped and I was surprised how much I loved it. I listened and my stall is gone..

Today, I didn't each much yogurts but I added thin sliced turkey an light cheese, tuna, light mayo, Quest Protein Bar and I was soooo satisfied. (Not at once of course) ..

I worked out at the gym for 1.5hours as well and I had so much energy..

Why am I happy with my sleeve? Well I use my fitness pal and use a personal diary to calculate my food and here are my results for today....

Drum roll please haha

Cal-593, fat-19.5, sugar-10.1, carbs-36.8, Protein 80.2g(OMG this made me soooo happy). I was shocked that I am above goal of what my NUT told me. I feel full and satisfied. I am so motivated and have lots of energy.

December 30-surgery day 213lbs

January 25, 191lbs

My weight loss is slow but I am happy

Excellent, Donaboss!

You're approaching this in a thoughtful intelligent way and it is going to pay off for you. Slow trains reach their destinations and are less likely to derail. Forge ahead, my friend!

Excellent, Donaboss! You're approaching this in a thoughtful intelligent way and it is going to pay off for you. Slow trains reach their destinations and are less likely to derail. Forge ahead, my friend!

Thank you so much Sir

I really appreciate the encouragement

Donaboss, thank you for sharing. I am 15 day pre-op so I love hearing all of these things so I can get prepared. I am traveling for business 3 weeks after surgery so do you have any helpful tips of wisdom to share?

Donaboss, thank you for sharing. I am 15 day pre-op so I love hearing all of these things so I can get prepared. I am traveling for business 3 weeks after surgery so do you have any helpful tips of wisdom to share?

Honestly by then you should be fine. Try to eat food with protein as much as you can. Cottage cheese was my favorite food during week 3 and 4. Light and fit Greek yogurts are great too. And if you are I to protein shakes than that will be the best choice. Make sure you have a bottle of water with you at all times. Don't forget the vitamins and make sure you chew slowly of you don't want to have any gas or acid problems

Glad to hear you are feeling and doing better now. The sleeve is def a gift from God for me. I am still having to work on eating slower...I have always eaten fast...but 5 1/2 weeks out I feel amazing...I love hearing how well it is working for others as well.

Excellent, Donaboss! You're approaching this in a thoughtful intelligent way and it is going to pay off for you. Slow trains reach their destinations and are less likely to derail. Forge ahead, my friend!

What he said....hes so witty and wise :-). ^^

Congrats...

Shel

Congratulations on finding what works for you as far as your new sleeve and food your eating plan and hitting the gym too!

Your on the right path to a wonderful new you!