cathy's sleeve

thanks for that info Wheetsin! I think I may drive down to GNC and see if I can find some clear Liquid Protein there that I can put in my propel water. That might help me. I did try some Isopure which has a bunch of protein in it but it tastes NASTY and I just can't stomach it. I could yack just thinking about it! cathy

LOL I understand. I feel annoyed too!!! I am a revision from lap band to sleeve and was thinking it would be easier for me since i'm used to eating less, but not THIS LESS!!! All I can say is the scale better be moving while I'm drinking just 150 cals/day! Or it may not because my body is probably thinking I'm starving it! Ugh! I guess this too shall pass, right? cathy

I got my sleeve last thursday and would MUG someone for a protein shake!!! I'm only getting in about 150 calories per day and am weak! My diet calls for Clear Liquids the first week. <huge sigh> So 500 calories to me sounds awesome. I'm jealous! cathy

I had surgery last thursday morning and my post op diet calls for Clear liquids the first week. I've had enough Jello and propel Water and broth and sf popsicles to choke a horse. I'm supposed to walk 30 mins a day but today, for the first time, I guess the 200 calories/per day diet is taking its toll and I feel too weak to think about going for a walk. What can I do??? I'd KILL for a Protein shake but that's not on my clear liquid list unfortunately! Suggestions anyone?? I would be most grateful, cathy

Sent up prayers for you. Pls checkin when you are able and let us know how you are.

Kelly, I hope I at least get some help with the hunger thing! I would imagine you'd just get used to so little food after a while and maybe won't be so hungry? You still get full early with little food, right? Wow, have you lost that 26 lbs just since your surgery! If so, that's awesome! You must be managing the hunger pretty well. cathy

Hey Reba, Well you are just a day ahead of me but sounds like you didn't get hungry as quick as I did. My stomach is also rumbling and gurgling. Ugh! So the Isopure drinks are what we can have that give protein? My bariatric coordinator mentioned those but I was thinking they were just like flavored or Vitamin Water. but gonna get some and try to drink the whole bottle each day so I'd get 40grams of protein. Supposedly protein helps with hunger but I'm not sure how drinking protein can help since it's not like it will sit in the stomach for any length of time. Is your abdomen still swollen Reba? And no, the squirts is one problem I'm not having, thank God! :-) cathy

mnbsleeve, thanks for your response too! Today is three days since surgery and i'm still hungry but it's easier now that rather than worrying that the sleeve is not going to help me at all, i know that i'll get relief in a few more days when i can have some Protein shakes. In the mean time, i guess on this clear liquid diet we really don't get any protein and thus the hunger. thanks so much, cathy

Hi Branon20, I'm in cypress too and had my surgery on 6/23. Would love a support group as well!

Thanks. That is encouraging!

Hi all, Just had my sleeve done on Thursday so am only drinking broth, propel Water and eating sf Popsicles. I'm hungry. Is that normal at this stage? Maybe I'll be less hungry when I progress to yogurt and Soups? I guess I just never expected to be hungry. Thanks for any info!

i will certainly let you know! maybe we can start one. i'm having my surgery in cypress tomorrow. am excited and nervous all at the same time. i'm praying the sleeve helps me finish the job i couldn't seem to finish with the band. you look like you are doing awesome!

Hi Becca, Did you ever find a support group? I'm in the area too and would like to participate! thanks, cathy