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Thanks for all of the responses and forgive me as I am new to all of this. Tiff, I am not sure what all of those things are that you talk about, I will research. Right now I am just taking a Multivitamin. Jachut, when you say 30 grams, are you talking total fat?

Thanks Tiff. I figure since I am making good food choices, the fat that I am getting cannot be too bad. Just see my fat intake alongside the carbs, calories and protein so wondered what that number should be looking like.

I have to say that personally, my Atkins Advantage protein shakes do help me stay somewhat regular! Fiber is just the right amount for me! Thank goodness I have not had any episodes like that, I just know that I am certainly getting my fiber with them!

Unbelievable, I think I dreamt about Protein all night!!! I don't think I am obsessed with my eating, just think I am really working hard to follow the guidelines. So many times in the past I just could not stick to it after a while and a horrible thought came to me a couple of days ago that I could not keep this up and I would fail, just as I have so many times before. And as I made my kids their waffles this morning I reminded myself that NORMALLY I would have made myself waffles too and not hesitated to eat more than they did but with the Sleeve, I am able to control myself. Just happy I have this tool and anxious to see all the benefits! And I think I have this protein thing down now, I hope that I can start dreaming about shopping for size 4s now! Happy Memorial Day!

Thanks Stacey! I know, my Mom has warned me that I need to really drop the diet mentality and I will once I get through this last stage. I consider this a learning phase, learning what combinations of food can give me the most bang for my buck. Just made some chicken salad and added boiled eggs, talk about your protein! I hear ya on the scale, I am weighing twice a day and not seeing the scale move as quickly as it was. I am sure I will get to where you are soon. But so happy that you are noticing a change in how your clothes are fitting, that is really what I am wanting! So funny, I have clothes in every small size in my closet so I will be set as I lose weight. Mentally I feel like I will not truly Celebrate until I get below 130 because I have been able to get to 130 on my own before, just could not keep it off and maintain.

Tiff, I can only imagine how it will be for me when I hit and then surpass my goal weight and have to maintain, it is just not real to me yet! But I am consistently losing each day which I am happy about. Today is the start of mushies for me, yippee! I have had half a Protein shake (cannot WAIT to kick these things to the CURB!) and a hard boiled egg. I am full!!! I will have some chicken salad for lunch and maybe dinner too or maybe so Beans and cheese. I will continue to track my intake. My main concern right now is Fluid intake, I know now that since I am not in liquid stage I will have to work harder to get fluids in on top of what I am eating for nutrition. Ash, WOW!!! 108 pounds, that is great! Sounds to me like shaking up your diet and getting in your fluids, especially since you are hitting the gym so hard! Congrats on your success and your commitment to the gym, that is excellent!

Straining is because some cream soups have chunks. Don't forget Jello and popsycles. Not alot of variety on full liquids but helps you look forward to mushie stage! I start that tomorrow, can't wait!

Ok, I am thinking that you are telling us that you are only eating these things in your head, right? Am I getting your humor correctly? If not, knock it off!!! No pizza 5 days post op!

I emailed Dr. Aceves' office today asking what I can take. Anyone know what he allows if anything? I think mine is sinus related but it is really getting annoying now.

Thanks Stacey! I start mushies on Sunday so I have been planning pretty steadily to make sure I make good choices. Also, about every 4th day I am gonna kick up the carbs past 30 grams to see if that keeps things moving. I am afraid that my body is really gonna start holding onto everything soon! Wow, it has been 5 weeks for you!!! Time sure flies once you are sleeved, doesn't it?

I am SO looking forward to this journey myself, I feel my largest size slowly loosening up and will start my stock pile in the corner of the closet soon I hope! Congrats on this milestone, one of many!

Thanks, I choked down some liquid tylenol (BLAH!!!) and hope to get some relief soon. With this headache and weakness, this has not been a good day. Got my protein shake in this morning but slept all day after that so I am playing a little catch up nutrition wise.

Congrats! That is such a great feeling! I have a large range of sizes in my closet and I have decided to not go down to the next size until my current size is falling off of me so that I can enjoy that feeling of wearing the next size down comfortably. I am sure we are all tired of squeezing into a size just because! I really have not noticed a big change since losing the first 16 pounds but I think my body may be adjusting to the weight loss as you stated above so I am just going to keep doing my post-op diet as directed and be patient. Yeah! Have fun at your event, I am sure you will look stunning!!! Confidence sure does complete the new wardrobe, doesn't it!

Well, I said I was not going to weigh myself until I returned to work on Monday the 24th of May. I was getting cabin fever and needed to just come in to the office and get some things done so I came in and of course the scale in our gym was taunting me so I went and weighed myself, reluctantly because my size 14 work pants do not feel much different today as they did about 2 weeks ago when I wore them pre-op. Was not expecting to see the numbers on the scale this morning at all!!! Wow! So I know it will slow down and I need to continue to remind myself of that but dang, what a wonderful start to my journey. I am proud of myself, raising three kids on my own and having to cook every meal for them while I do not even lick a finger is tough but this confirms for me that I am doing the right thing and this is all well worth it! WHOOP!!!! (hey I am a Texas Aggie, gotta give a Whoop!!!) Thanks for all of the support and encouragement I have found here. VST is my new addiction...:thumbup1:

Mini, what an amazing feeling! I can't wait to be posting the same message! Folks like you give me hope as I look forward! That is so great!!! Congrats on being "NORMAL"!!!!!

You have found the PERFECT place to prepare for this journey! Congrats and ask any questions you have! You have folks at all stages here and so we can all help you! Welcome!

Doing well, still trying to get all the fluids and protein in but think I am getting the hang of it. I broke down and bought a scale...

Stacey, noticed your ticker moved! Yeah!!! Bet it picks up again soon!

Follow the guidelines you were given and you will be more confident in your weight loss! Believe me, once you have more options for food, it also gives you more opportunity to go over on carbs. Time really is flying for me so just focus on getting a variety in what you can have right now and plan for the switch to full liquids when it is permitted. I had to do clears for 10 days, it is all just a memory now and I am on day 13! Best of luck!

OOPs! Got excited and hit enter... This is for YOU right now and it IS ALL ABOUT YOU RIGHT NOW!!! Yes, get some therapy, you cannot even begin to imagine how empowered you are going to feel when A) you have control of your eating and your weight and :001_smile: control of your own feelings and emotions. IT IS A DOUBLE THREAT!!! I am not saying kick him to the curb right now if you feel there is something that can be done to salvage the relationship but NOW IS NOT THE TIME. Only you know if it is worth it but right now, FOCUS ON YOU. If you need to talk, please contact me. I had a really rough night a few days ago, I have 3 kids I am raising on my own and between their acting up and my husband's constant messaging and harrassing me I thought I was going to crack! Before surgery, I would have been eating AND drinking to numb it all. I was SO PROUD OF MYSELF, I did not turn to either, I worked through it! You can too, I promise you!!! I also cut my cell phone off, I have a blackberry for work and I use that if I need to call someone or if someone needs to get ahold of me. It is so easy these days for text messaging and that was stressing me out, hearing from him all day long. REMOVE whatever obstacles are in your way, you finally have the tool to be successful and DO NOT GIVE ANYONE CONTROL OVER YOUR SUCCESS. I have read your previous posts, I know that you might possibly be feeling the insecurities that keep you in a bad relationship. Remember, you are getting rid of the bad relationship with food, toss out all other bad relationships with that one. The food relationship will be so different and much improved. The human relationship can be salvaged later if it is worth it. AND IF HE TRULY LOVES YOU AND IS THINKING OF YOU AND NOT HIMSELF, HE WILL UNDERSTAND. Sorry, this is a very near and dear subject to me, I am living it so if you need help, please just ask, if you just need to vent, go right ahead, trust me, I have been there I am sure! Keep you chin up and take it day by day. Also, something that is also empowering is to track your food, I use www.fatsecret.com. You can set what your calorie intake will be and so far I have found everything I am eating/drinking in their library so all of the nutritional info is already in there, very easy to do each day. It is amazing how much more you think about what you are putting in your body when you write it down. You can also track your weightloss and journal as well! OH AND CONGRATS ON THE WEIGHTLOSS SO FAR! I had my Mom with me too for surgery, wish I could have kept her for a while with me too! Hugs, It WILL all work out!!!

I can speak from ABSOLUTE recent experience. I am separated from my husband right now and he kept the kids while I was gone for surgery, the minute I walked in the house after surgery it was all about him again. I told him to just leave. I have decided that I need therapy for ME right now and that I will deal with our relationship once I get my stress triggers under control. I can tell you that just the physical absence of him reduced my stress TREMENDOUSLY and that is what you probably need to do as well. THis

Jerry, told ya, time will fly once you are on this side! Welcome and glad to have you here! My best advice almost 2 weeks post op is to take the eating/drinking slow, I am still learning that lesson. Excited to see your progress! Congrats!

Thanks everyone! Well, the carbs are really scaring me. Dr A says 60 grams of carbs a day. I am not sure how to get all the calories in without going over carbs. Today was a very full day, hard to get enough protein without cars unless I drink all protein shakes with low carbs and nothing else. Hard to get excited about all of things things I can eat when eating all of these things will put me way over on carbs!!!

By the way, I am so glad my Mom came with me. Although everyone there is very nice and the nurses came right away when called, it was nice to have her there to help me and to share in the experience.