So excited and nervous! Is anyone else having surgery on my date? I would like us all in one thread to give our own experiences. It'll be great! We will all be in pain at the same time. [emoji1]

Edited May 23, 201610 yr by onmica

Had a really tough day today. Three interventions, two of them rather long ones. I felt like collapsing. Did some restorative yoga in the evening.

I still feel rather dehydrated. You're sweating like a pig when wearing the x-ray protection gear and the surgical mask, gown and gloves because the air conditioning can't counter the warmth the machine radiates throughout the day. The temperature in the morning is about 19-20°C which is ok - in the afternoon we often have about 24-25°C in the room.

Edited July 13, 201610 yr by summerset

@@summerset try propel Water helps a lot has electrolytes and potassium...has been helping me out a lot I was very dehydrated

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Lindsey so sorry your hemo treated you that way I would definitely find another...try zoc doc shows you all the reviews

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Hey ladies just an update almost 40 pounds down I'm very happy I'm finally able to hold down liquids fairly well...the issue seemed to be whey Protein actually (either the whey is too heavy or I have developed a slight lactaid intolerance) "sleevette" (my sleeve name) seems to be very picky so I'm trying hemp protein and other forms such as chicken and I seem to be doing well. I got the okay to go back to work on the 25th and I can go to gym as long as I take it easy and listen to my body...looking forward to returning to my normal routine. I'm also learning to look at food as a source of nourishment and not something to enjoy and as weird as that sounds it helps me to not over indulge and try to scarf down food or eat too fast which was very unpleasant. I hope you ladies are doing very well and the future holds nothing but positivity for us

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I doubt I can get my hands on this Water. Felt much better after drinking water in the evening though.

Very good Protein Bar from bariatric pal shop fairly small so it doesn't feel like you're eating a ton...highly recommend

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I'd like to try them. Bariatric Pal has some interesting products but I live in Germany.

WLS products has some nice Protein Bars as well, my favorites however are Clif Bars. 20 g of Protein per bar, very good taste and texture (IMO) and they're vegan on top. Price is ok. Not the cheapest, but by far not the most expensive.

@@summerset where do you live in Germany? I just moved from there last year. We lived there for 3 years. I loved it and really miss it! I also really love the Cliff bars!

I'd like to try them. Bariatric Pal has some interesting products but I live in Germany.

WLS products has some nice Protein bars as well, my favorites however are Clif Bars. 20 g of protein per bar, very good taste and texture (IMO) and they're vegan on top. Price is ok. Not the cheapest, but by far not the most expensive.

We ship internationally but shipping is definitely pretty expensive.

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Very good Protein bar from bariatric pal shop fairly small so it doesn't feel like you're eating a ton...highly recommend

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How many carbs in the protein bar? I need some high non perishable protein for on the go when I'm out and about all day.

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@@summerset where do you live in Germany? I just moved from there last year. We lived there for 3 years. I loved it and really miss it!

I live near Frankfurt am Main and during the week (for working) near Erfurt in Thuringia.

Where did you live?

We ship internationally but shipping is definitely pretty expensive.

Add customs and taxes on top of that.

@@Pup this one in particular was 15g haven't seen any higher than 16g in the variety box I got

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So yesterday, I made chili cheese fries for dinner... I used my non stick pan and sprayed a little Pam on it. I "fried" the fries and then I put fat free turkey chili on top and 1/4 cup cheese. It was SO good. Not as good as the fast food, but I enjoyed every bit of it. And it gave me 20 grams of Protein. Still not enough calories but I'm getting fun with with cooking stuff now.

By the way... I cut the fries very small so they'd cook fast.

Edited July 17, 201610 yr by onmica

Great idea @!

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Hey y'all. This journey has been, insanely crazy (in a good way). My weightless started really low. At least for what I thought it would be. I started jogging/walking about 3 weeks ago, and I've been so happy with the results. I have now lost 47 lbs from my weight right when I started my 10 day pre-op diet and 31.6 since surgery. It's been almost 2 months. I feel so energetic, and amazing!!!

one step at a time, one sip at a time, one pound at a time.