kimikat3

Congrats!!! You look amazingly great!!! Keep up the hard work!

Okay... I'm in liquids only. Not Clear Liquids, but liquids. I can have creamed Soups... Protein shakes and all of the normal liquids.... What are the thoughts on Frozen Yogurt??? We have a great little frozen yogurt place here in town and I would LOVE some right about now, but I'm not sure that is considered to be a "liquid".... ??? My appologies if this question comes across as being lame (like I should know better), but I'm honestly on the fence about this one...

Thank you! It was an innocent question, as I was new to the surgery and was curious. I didn't have any... And I still haven't. I'm sure someday I will though.

I did it and had the same outcome. Only I could totally taste the Protein, had a Vitamin taste to it. So much for the protein being "unflavored". I too could stomach Protein Shakes after surgery. It was something about the consistency of them that made me want to puke. I ordered a sample pack of protein mixes of Syntrax Nectors, and I have to admit, they are pretty yummy. I've only tried he double cookie crunch and the vanilla wafer ones. I mix them with some ice and skim milk (u could use soy or almond milk). It's like a Oreo cookie milkshake! Very tasty. They also have a fruit punch mix, I have it but haven't tried it yet, thinking that would mix in great with crystal lights fruit punch...

You are a PRIME example that hard work pays off!!! That this surgery is a wonderful tool, especially when YOU put forth the efforts to utilize it as a tool! Good for you!!! You look great! I bet you are full of energy like never before. Great job!!!

I'm not sure I'm understanding your question... Are you asking if you should drink your slushy and eat your nachos together? (Avoid the normal 30minute rule)??? If that's what your asking, I personally wouldn't, but then again, I'm pretty new in my surgery (2/26). I can see how a trip to the movies would be difficult when it comes to planing your snacks. I have always had my snack and drink together... That's a big change to switch it around. Hopefully a veteran sleever will respond to this!

Did u have steri-strips? Or just dermabond? I had steri-strips and my skin was fine while they were on. It was even fine a day or two after I took them off. But then I noticed the itching and redness a couple days after I removed them.

So excited!!! My Pre-Op appointment is this morning. My surgery is scheduled for the 26th at Kaiser in Fremont and I can hardly wait! I'm looking forward to starting my "second chance" @ life. So very blessed to have this opportunity.

Mine have been the same way. Horrid itching I've done good about not scratching, but it just doesn't go away... And now I have a red rash look to them. No swelling. Or drainage. Went to see my surgeon today and she said its a fungal infection. From moisture...??? Idk. But she said to use a cortisone cream along with an anti-fungal cream twice a day. She said if it doesn't clear up by Monday that she will put me on an antibiotic.

Had my two week follow up today!!! I'm down 12 lbs since surgery and down 26lbs total! I'm a low BMI'er, so I'm ecstatic about my loss. I've been given the green light for soft foods, and words cannot express how thankful I am!!! I was sooooo over he liquids only.

LOOOOL!!! That's funny. Lesson learned. It's funny how we have to learn through trial and error.

Wal-Mart has a great generic for Miralax!

So very true! I pay almost $500 a month for my insurance coverage. I had a $500 Copay for my surgery and no additional costs. None the less, I have paid my dues! Not to mention, a sleeve covered by insurance vs. a sleeve paid out of pocket makes no difference... They both function the same. I believe her mention of asking me if I paid for my surgery was just a low blow, because she thought my question was ridiculous.

Ha!!!! Brace yourself OP!!!!

So this morning I weighed and was very happy to see that ol' familiar friend of mine again!!! Ohhhh how I have missed seeing that 1 instead of the 2 on my scale. It has been about 3 years or so since I have weighed anything under 200lbs. Granted, I'm 6 days post op and in sure my weight will fluctuate when I start to eat again, but I'll basque in this victory while I can! Woo-Hoo!

Yes, correct. I was asking for the plan after eight weeks post op... I understand us "newbies" are going through different stages and our current eating patters are not as they will be when we are in our "maintenance stage".

LMAO!!!!!! Everything but the kitchen sink huh???

No worries! That's the joy of these forums... You ARE allowed to speak your peace as well. thank you for the well wishes. I appreciate it.