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Some of you may already have tried this, but this morning I threw in my magic bullet a Bananas and Cream Premier Protein shake, 3 teaspoons of Jif's peanut powder, and 2 teaspoons of Benefiber--and it was DELICIOUS. It's a nice changeup from the standard flavors I've been drinking for the last month.

Hi! I had my sleeve done 3/27 and initially lost 30 ponds in 4 weeks. YAY! Then I didn't lose anything and now I've gained a few pounds. It's possible that I'm PMS'ing but I'm SO sad/frustrated. I've been very vigilant w/what I'm eating and trying to exercise. I've had a few complications since the surgery including getting a kidney infection and getting put back into the hospital. I haven't been going to the bathroom which worries me. My dietician at my hospital is not very helpful and just wants me to see someone else. It's quite upsetting because I really want this to work. My drs are aware of all of this but man is is this frustrating. I did drink one day but only vodka/water and am freaked that I ruined this. I don't feel like I really know who to talk to about this with because I'm feeling like it's not working now w/the stall/weight gain SO early on. Help! Height: 5'10" Surgery Weight: 264 Current Weight: 237 Goal Weight: 160

I am American living in Europe and you will be just fine. The food here is better quality. You have plenty of protein choices. You will also have plenty of smoothie type options. The food here is more natural and they use very little sugar and salt. Of course they have the bad options that are so yummy lol, but there is so many healthy options as well. You will be so busy seeing sites and the beauty around you that food will take a back seat. Sent from my SM-G900F using BariatricPal mobile app

I enjoyed my food funeral and found it to be a good part of the process. I also made myself a lot more aware of when/what and why I had chosen to eat things. HW 420 SW 347 CW 327 Sleeved April 10, 2017

I have not been to Europe since surgery, but the food is not really that different. In general they cook healthier with less sugar. You can always order a sandwich and just eat the meat and cheese. If you can access a grocery store, you should be able to find protein shakes and bars, that is fairly universal. If you can eat out in America and make good choices you can eat out in Europe and make good choices. It is all about knowwing your plan and knowing how to order and what to avoid. Should be easy.

It's been corrected. Thanks for bringing this to our attention!

I'm not in the "pre-op" phase yet (I have two more medical weight loss classes to endure), but I have heard that the surgeons at Northern Colorado Surgical Associates won't perform surgery if you've gained weight during the pre-op process. Beyond that, they have a pre-op diet that seems to be simply "use your best judgment" and I haven't found anything to contradict that in the Bariatric Centre of the Rockies handbook. ... Though, I'm so hoping I'm wrong because that just doesn't seem wise.

Since you've been on liquids, I'd recommend your first solids are like pudding consistency. You will get full very quickly. My first thing I tried was blended up split pea soup. Was full after 2-3 spoonfuls.

Thank you!!!! [emoji846] I'm only a month out but I don't feel that pain when I drink water or my protein shakes anymore like I use too. But I just wanted to see if that was normal.

Well I was sleeved on 3/31 and in the first eight or nine days lost about 13 pounds, then had a stall for about 3 weeks then lost about 3 pounds and am now the same weight for the past week. Going up and down the same pound. 30 lbs is a great loss in the first month!!! Keep up the great work and dont get discouraged by the stalls. Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app