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Hey, everybody!! Please share: Help A Newbie[emoji171]

What's your best 2 pieces of advice for someone about to have sleeve?

Your fav drinks or recipes right after surgery thru that first month?

Also, What do you wish you had known or done differently, if anything?? Thx!!

CHEWABLE GAS X and use the pain meds in the hospital until you are discharged.

Two pieces of advice....

1) Track/journal everything you eat, lick, digest, and taste. "Myfitness Pal" is a free app that you can download. I don't miss not even one day of tracking and I don't go off path from the program.

2) And move. People say exercise, I say "Activity"

Just remember, you did this for you, not for everyone else. So don't let people live this journey for you. It's your journey.

New whey protein shots...I mix them with water so I get my protein and water at one time.....42 grams protein

Do your research. Make sure you are ready to make the necessary lifestyle changes to be successful. If you need help with food addictions start therapy now.

i second what was said above about tracking your food and fluid intake. Follow your doctors and or nutritionist eating plan. A positive attitude is helpful because there will be some tough days. Make a list of all the reasons you are having surgery and a list of NSV that you are looking forward too. This will be helpful when you are having a tough day.

walk as soon as you can after surgery as it is the best way to get rid of the gas.

Don't stockpile anything. I drove to the grocery after 8 hours in hospital. Ended up throwing out cases of expired shakes and protein powder. No matter what you do do not compare your progress to anyone. Stalls happen. Watch tv and don't obsess over them. Don't weigh every day. The less people you tell the less drama you encounter. Best wishes.

New whey protein shots...I mix them with water so I get my protein and water at one time.....42 grams protein

How do they taste? Where do u get yours? Thx

There can be great feelings of buyers remorse the first week or so after surgery. It's very helpful to have a trusted partner/friend/family member who can "check in on you" emotionally and provide reassurance. I was second-guessing my decision and was way too post-surgery brained to be able to remind myself this was all worth it. Best wishes!

There can be great feelings of buyers remorse the first week or so after surgery. It's very helpful to have a trusted partner/friend/family member who can "check in on you" emotionally and provide reassurance. I was second-guessing my decision and was way too post-surgery brained to be able to remind myself this was all worth it. Best wishes!

Just wanted to thank you for your post.

How do they taste? Where do u get yours? Thx

I buy on amazon....it is a little cheaper, they have a website and they are at Walmart. Don't taste bad at all....I mix with water so just a slight taste to the water. You can drink alone but I think really sweet

Online at Bariatric Advantage or Bariatric Fusion Also your doctor should be able to give you some.

Number one piece of advice is to find a good therapist (ideally well before surgery)! Number two is trust the process. Even if you're a slow loser, if you follow the rules, the weight will come off!

The #1 thing I did that helped was to give up caffeine and carbonation before surgery. I used to live on Diet Coke so it would have been way hard to do it at surgery time. I'm almost 6 months post and I still haven't had any carbonation. I have a hard time getting in my water so my nut suggested decaf iced tea. I brew my own and it really helps. Also your tastes may change after staying on plan. Mine did. So don't stock up on anything yet. I bought extra Crystal Light and protein shakes and now I won't drink either.

You will have so many regrets the first 3 weeks but hang in their it gets easier. 2)Protein waters help
When you can't get enough good or shakes in. 3)vitamin patches have been a life saver since I was having trouble taking all those pills