Hi all I noticed there are several people being sleeved on the 1st. Introduce yourselves and let's motivate each other and keep in touch! I'll go first. I'm 5'5" HW 242

CW 232 GW 160. I am extremely nervous about the procedure, but I am also excited.

I wanted to ask everyone when are you guys moving on to phase 2? Cause I'm a little confused by a paper my doc gave me!

I switch to soft and mushy foods day 15-30

Can you eat applesauce or really thin mash potatos?

I'm pretty sure I can. Although my focus will be on fish and Greek yogurt during that phase. I'll be mixing the syntrax protein powder into the Greek yogurt so hopefully it tastes good!

Have you guys seen these? They have 40g of protein in them! Yikes!!

Yeah, they're disgusting. I tried the blue one. Someone on here said the coconut was good but I love coconut so I might try it again.

Have you guys seen these? They have 40g of protein in them! Yikes!!

I'm drinking these now, I bought the variety pack from GNC but next order I'll know which ones I like. I found a couple I don't mind but a couple of them (especially the grape frost) made me gag. I don't think I've gotten to the blue yet. I didn't mind the Apple Melon, it was ok. I am drinking the Pineapple Orange Banana now and it's ok as well. These are the two I will order again so far.

Edited February 8, 201610 yr by Adina's_Journey

Have you guys seen these? They have 40g of protein in them! Yikes!!

From what my doctor has told me, it's not a good idea to get a drink a protein shake with more than 30g of protein because our bodies can only absorb about 20-30g of protein at a time. During my pre-op diet I had found these protein drinks that had 42g of protein. They told me to go ahead and drink them during the pre-op but told me after surgery, only 30g shakes.

I can't have the shakes yet. So I sip these all day one bottle usually lasts thru two meals so I know I am getting all 40g during those two meals. I can't wait till I can start my shakes but till then I am getting protien with these

Okay that's good to know.

I am trying to nibble what I can. I'm hungry sometimes, but nothing really tastes good and it's difficult to get the whole 64oz of fluids in, so at this point, I'm just doing what I can.

Has anyone returned to work yet? Just curious, I've been back since Friday and tonight is my last night until next weekend. But I feel like going back to work soon was helpful for my recovery. I never told my job about the surgery, neither did I tell my doctor about my plans to return. I feel great now, I felt like the bed and recliner was keeping me "in pain"...

I went to work for a little while this past Friday but I felt terrible. I was nauseated and still sore around my incisions. I'm feeling better but I'm taking today off. I'll try to go back tomorrow. Are you all still on your pain meds? I've been trying to ween off of them so I can drive but my stomach is still pretty sore.

Has anyone returned to work yet? Just curious, I've been back since Friday and tonight is my last night until next weekend. But I feel like going back to work soon was helpful for my recovery. I never told my job about the surgery, neither did I tell my doctor about my plans to return. I feel great now, I felt like the bed and recliner was keeping me "in pain"...

I'm back to work now. I took 8 days off. I told everyone at work why I was taking time off. They were all supportive. A group of coworkers were even gonna do the pre-op diet with me. 4 of the girls I worked with said they would do it with me but in the end, only 1 stuck it out with me lol. But yes I am back to work and for the most part feel fine. Every now and then I feel a slight little pain but really isn't that bad. I sit down for like 70% of my day here at work though so that makes it easier of course.

That's awesome! So glad you guys are doing great