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.

Hello all My surgery was 2/1 ... I'm 43 and 5'8. My sw 276 and my goal is 150.

I had surgery on Monday and got released on wed.

I went back to work today. Went better thank I expected.

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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 at work today and really surprised how well it went.

Hey y'all about how many calories are you getting in? I'm tracking with my fitness pal and I'm barely averaging at 300! My dietician said 600 should be my number for a while now but dang I'm not even close. Anyone else? How are losses affected by lower cals - I know it can't be that good long term. She says low numbers are fine now - hopefully next week when I can eat fish and eggs I'll do more.

@@prettyCali916 I'm struggling with food & water. Not even close to any goals. Just trying to figure out how to get it all in. Every day is a new day...and I start over again

@@prettyCali916 I'm getting between 400 and 500 calories. Besides a protein drink I'm blending soup. Only 2oz. But chicken tortilla soup. I take out the big stuff and puree the rest. And have it twice a day.

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@@prettyCali916

Aww, well it probably is delish with slim as well. Eggs in the broth have been a saving grace. It is Amazing how all the doctors have such different diets. For calories, I'm only getting around 300 as well. I'll be able to get more next week during my soft phase.

@@prettyCali916 I'm struggling with food & water. Not even close to any goals. Just trying to figure out how to get it all in. Every day is a new day...and I start over again

That's exactly how i feel! I had a routine and a good plan where I was at least getting 350 in but once I got back to work it kinda dropped. But you said it perfectly - every day is a new day...

@@prettyCali916 I'm getting between 400 and 500 calories. Besides a protein drink I'm blending soup. Only 2oz. But chicken tortilla soup. I take out the big stuff and puree the rest. And have it twice a day.

That sounds good! Could you send me your chicken tortilla soup recipe? Mine is too heavy on carbs!! I need something new!

@@prettyCali916

Aww, well it probably is delish with slim as well. Eggs in the broth have been a saving grace. It is Amazing how all the doctors have such different diets. For calories, I'm only getting around 300 as well. I'll be able to get more next week during my soft phase.

What I would give to have eggs. And yeah it is amazing how they have such varying diets.

I was reading where some people get to have received beans and low fat cheese mixed up and mashed potatoes. Mine explicitly says NO retried beans and NO mashed potatoes. It even says NO fruit juice or NO vegetable juice. Sheesh!

I am having a hard time getting in calories and protein as well so I omitted breakfast and just have a premier protein. It takes me about 90 minutes to finish it. If anyone there has Trader Joe's they have some fantastic soups that are completely puréed and you don't even need to strain them. I bought a corn chowder that was fantastic it comes in a box and also a tomato roasted red pepper.

Is anyone having a hard time drinking or "eating" (soup). Like i can keep it down but i can not for the life of me want to drink anything. I keep going hours without anything and i know its bad but i cant bring myself to do it

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Edited February 11, 201610 yr by prettyCali916

Is anyone having a hard time drinking or "eating" (soup). Like i can keep it down but i can not for the life of me want to drink anything. I keep going hours without anything and i know its bad but i cant bring myself to do it

You mean drinking versus eating with a spoon? I've been eating mine with a spoon no problem.

Is it swallowing anything? I forgot - did you have a hernia repair? If so try something really warm or freezing like a Popsicle. Plus you should've been prescribed Levsin which makes it easier to swallow for a little while.

If that's not why - have you called your dietician?

Hi Everyone, glad to hear some people are having some of the same issues I'm having. I'm also having a hard time swallowing especially cold shakes. It's kind of frustrating because the shakes have the most protein and it's hard for me to drink. I know I'm not getting all of the calories and protein I need. I've lost about 18 lbs since my original weight. I go to my post op tomorrow hopefully I get cleared to move on to soft foods.

Hi guys! I have not been able to meet any of my goals really... the only positive I'm seeing is my weight loss... I have not been able to get any protein down despite my efforts to buy the Syntrax Nectar. I don't know if it's the texture or flavor that is bothering me the most. As far as water, I'm still trying. I know it's not healthy, but this diet comes with much discipline. I notice that I do much better when I'm at work. I feel I'm a lot more structured. As stated earlier, I'll start over tomorrow.