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Kelly THANKS for the response! Do you know if Omeprozal is the equivalent of the other acid reducers out there? In other words are they all basically the same thing ... just by a different name? Omeprazole, Prilosec, Prevacid, Zegerid ... Generic brands ... UUGGHHH I'm getting a headache just thinking about all the choices. lol

I had surgery 8/17 and I'm sooooooooo READY to hit the gym for some Kickboxing. I've been reading posts and some say 6 weeks some say sooner. I've emailed my patient coordinator but haven't gotten a response yet. I feel like my loss has been a little slow so I'm ready to "get this weightloss party started". I don't have any pains or issues (other than the weird pain by my belly button when I make certain movements).

I wait 30 min after eating ... I'm always staring at the clock waiting to have a drink. lol I couldn't imagine waiting 1hr. Will you be able to cut back to 30 min in the future Mina?

I always knew I was a "drinker" but I notice it SOOOOO much more now that I can't eat/drink within 15-30 min of each other. I was the person at the table who would've had 1-3 refills before my food even came. I realize I was drinking a LOT of calories when I drank Sprite (my drink of choice) sooo I switched it up to Water with lemons/cherries (on the side). That was a healthier solution but ... with the sleeve I still have to wait on that too. It's taking some getting used to on my part when it comes to not drinking /eating together. Sometimes I just want a sip to wash it all down and change the flavor. I find its even more difficult when I go out to eat with family or friends. What old habits are dieing hard for you??

After a few bites I feel this cramping, tightening feeling in my chest ... it feels like its right at the bottom of my esophagus. I never feel "full/satisfied" in what I remember to be my stomach. Is this what satisfied feels like? Or is this the feeling when you eat too fast? Or... is this what it feels like when the food doesn't agree with you?? Confused .... looking FORWARD to "figuring this sleeve thing out".

I was sleeved on 8/17 and am in my mushy stage now. I recently purchased the Protein shakes from costco so I've been forcing one down at around 6am when I drop my daughter off. After that .... I eat when I think about it. My scale really hasn't moved much (down 12lbs since surgery) & now that I think about it maaaaybe I'm doing this all wrong?? Maybe my body thinks it's starving & holding onto weight? So anywho ... are you on a schedule? If so are you eating every 2hrs, 3 hrs? Are you eating Snacks?? Are you weighing / measuring everything? If yes ... how much / little are you eating at a time? I'm going to a local support group next week. I look forward to learning more about the process. Thanks in advance.

I'm trying to get it in where I can fit it in. Which isn't much .... I think I need to get myself on some sort of schedule so HOPEFULLY my body will get into the weight loss portion of things.

Hey Emma ... what type of protein shakes are you drinking? The thought of drinking 2 of the kind I have makes me want to blow chunks. lol

Can you eat boiled eggs on mushy phase? I don't like any other type of egg.

I'm 3 weeks post Op and drinking isn't an issue for me. I never get a bad feeling and don't have to sip sip sip. I only get that weird feeling when I eat something.

Just had my 1st Protein Shake from Costco. The initial first taste was okay. Unfortunately as I kept drinking it got more difficult to keep it down. I then turned my mindset to "this is your medicine you HAVE to drink it" in order to finish it. I then went to get a class of cold water with lemon juice so I can alternate between sips. Needless to say it took a lot to get & keep it down. I literally had to take a break and do some deep breathing because I was really nauseous. WHHHYYY must it be so difficult to get protein down??? :-( I pray that each time I drink it gets easier ...

The ONLY reason I went was for the Protein shakes ... of course the one in Vegas doesn't have it. :-( Okay ... false alarm they found some!!!! Yippeeeee I'm looking forward to tasting it. I also got Turkey sausage, Deli meat, Baby bel cheese (lite) & chicken Burgers YUMMMYYYYYY Question .... can you freeze Baby Bel cheese??

Okay I'm getting the theme Water water and more water. I'd like to know what you all are drinking your water out of?? Did you go out and buy a certain size reusable water botter? If so what brand ... from where? I want to have something that is XYZ oz so I know ... okay I have to drink 3 of these a day. That way is MUCH easier for me... I drink water now but by the end of the day I usually have no clue how many liquids I've had. Gotta get better at this counting everything routine.

Hello everyone ... I got sleeved 8/17 and I live in Vegas!

BlackMike ... I agree there is a LOT to learn. I'm looking forward to learning all I can so I can make my sleeve my BEEEYOOOTCH! LOL My girls and I are going to Jamaica next summer ... NOT losing this weight is NOT an option for me! LOL ***Sorry if my post / terminology offends anyone ... please no angry emails ***

I paid 5500 to Dr. Ramos Kelly in Mexico which included everything including 2 nights in very nice hotel after surgery. We turned it into a vacation also. I even took my 13 yr old with me. My surgery was Wed. my other half was there also and he & my daughter walked to the beach which is near the hospital. I went to hotel on Fri and we were walking, sight seeing and shopping until Sunday when we left. I had a great experience as well.

I know exactly how you're feeling. I have 6 days before I'm officially on mushies and I am counting down. LOL Everytime I cook my daughter dinner I cry a little inside ... I just want to take a bite out of everything!! LOL

Just left GNC and they tried to sell me the Unflavored Isopure powder. I had flashbacks of how NASTY the last Isopure was so I'm skeptical. Plus the tub is $60+ and they don't have anything smaller for me to try first. Has anyone tried Ispoure unflavored powder?

LViking I'm kind of scared of anything from Isopure. It really has a weird tast to me. It would be sooooooooo much easier if I could get it down. There's 40grams in one bottle PLUS its 20oz of liquid. Win/win I know.

You all are the best!!!!! Sassy ... how much Protein per serving for the Slim Fast?

Thanks for the ideas Myrori!! A few other people suggested premade Protein & I think I will give them a try. Once I find "my thing" I will get more than enough protein in a day. I also notice that a lot of people say they're buying things from costco. I used to have a membership at Sams I don't think I've ever been inside of Costco. I wonder do they have the same items?

According to the paperwork I got from my Dr. I can drink all types of juices. Not saying that I should just saying according to my directions I can. Prior to my surgery I drank the green Isopure it wasn't the best but I could drink it. Now after I'm trying to drink the red one & I can't get it down. I appreciate all of the great advice. I'm going to do my best to use myfitnesspal to track what I have and cut back on the juice plus find a Protein that works for me. I KNOW its gonna get greater later. lol

Kami ... very cute!!! My grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was younger but I couldn't begin to do it now. :-( The snuggies would serve a double purpise for me because it helps for me NOT see how much water I have to go. :-)

No comparing weighloss SUCKS lol I know I shouldn't but as you know much easier said than done. I'm going to find some Protein powder or shots or something that I can mix in Water or juice. Unfortunately I don't like smoothies or Yogurt so I can't mix it in items like that. I tried ff cottage cheese and took a few spoon fulls and didn't want anymore. I've read that people become lactose intolerant after this surgery ... I'm not sure if that's me now or if I need to wait and try again? I actually feel so good that often times I don't believe I had surgery only 2 weeks ago. So I guess. I have to slow my mind down to give my stomach time to heal completely.

36 with an over sew.