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Wow girls, I am so with you...I have been using perkecet for knee/back pain for the past 2 yrs....finally made the decision to be sleeved on 2/27/12 and as of today I am down 26 l.b.s and have not used a perk for over a week...even just 26 lbs makes a huge difference on the knees....walking still pains my hips, last night I went to a community play production and climbed 3 flights of stairs to the theatre. I am ready to start shrinking, glad to have you ladies join the losers bench!

That is such a beautiful attitude to have going into such a lifestyle change. I feel the same way! I am being sleeved on this Thursday and I'm excited to get to the point where my knees don't hurt and I don't get short of breath going up the stairs. I look at this as a wonderful blessing for me, because I have lost weight really well before (90 lbs) only to slowly gain over half of it back. I, like you, don't care how long it takes me, because now we have a fantastic tool to help us finally get there and stay healthy.

I believe you are still on liquids? If that's the case then any liquids you consume, even protein shakes can add to both your liquid count as well as your protein count. I even used to substitute a few meals per day with protein shakes to do my best to get everything in. I still rarely did, but I think the main thing is doing your best. Just remember, fluid intake is #1, then protein is #2. HTH

For those of you having issues getting protein early out, I'm not sure what your doctors plan is, but my doctor had me mix my shake in the following manner. 9 oz 1% or skim milk 2 scoops of carb free or super low carb protein powder I would take my medicine cup and measure out 3 oz for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It would take my about a half hour to drink those three ounces the first two weeks. By the time I went back to work I could do it in 10 minutes, which was nice. I also struggled A LOT with fluids up until about two weeks ago when I discovered Propel Zero. I love that stuff! I now drink at least 2 24oz bottles a day and usually a medium ice coffee from DD. I can now smile without my lip splitting!! Keep up the great work guys, it is SO worth it!

I have been using the medicine cup. Tried to estimate yesterday but totally lost count. Luckily I finished two 12 oz G2 bottles, so I knew I had at least 24 oz. The medicine cup also helps the liquid to warm up, which goes down a little smoother for me. I usually sip three times out of each 1 oz. cup. Once I get a cup down, I make a tally mark. Ridiculous, but I'm scared to be dehydrated. They had to stick me 4 times to get the IV in and I have three terrible bruises, I don't want to have to go in for an IV if I can help it. 4 days down, woohoo!

hope2Bfitand40 thanks for the support! I know I'm not the only one but some days it sure feels like it!! How do you measure your sips? do you use a small medicine cup or do you just estimate?

Rhapsody, great questions! I am feeling much the same way on day 4. I tally my cups of protien and liquid and write down what times I take medicine/vitamins. It stresses me out though, as I have only been able to get down 7 oz (28 grams) of protein and about 28 oz of G2/water. I was told to get to 48 oz. of liquid plus 45 grams of protein. I feel the same way with the pains and air as I take each sip. Walking around seems to help, but not enough. Hang in there, you're not alone that's for sure!

Keep up the good works... Hang tight even if you see the scale temporary move back upwards once u start eating solids again... it will go back down once you stick to the more out than in equation... this is one piece of advice I wish somebody would have given me at the begining of my journey. Also *whispering* DON'T FORGET TO EXERCISE!lol... all the best my dear!

I had and Upper GI instead of an endoscope. Nothing going down my throat and I was glad for that despite the fact that the reflective material they make you drink is NASSSSTTTYYYYYY. As for foods I think it would be similar to what you will eventually eat after surgery. Protiens in general keep you fuller longer. Tuna with light Mayo, Cottage Cheese, Greek Yogurt and String Cheese are all easy high protien foods. Oatmeal seems to be filling as well and has much needed fiber. Hope this helps, good luck!

You should post this on the board under the questions and answers because people can find it there easier. Stick with protein and low carb . Tuna with lowfat may and pickles is always good.