LilMissDiva Irene

Hi myezzence, well - your 3rd week stall sounds like it could be right around the corner, if you should get this. First thing to do is not panic! Don't worry, if you keep staying on course your weight will eventually pick back up. That said, it sounds like you are really doing amazing things with your weight loss already -- CONGRATULATIONS!!!! As far as your eating is concerned, I also had a hard time acclimating my new sleeve over into mushies and solids when my plan called for it. What I did in the beginning was just chose one meal per day to eat as a mushy or a solid (when you get there). Not everything agrees with our sleeves so the main concern should be to eat very very slowly, take tiny bites and even wait a few minutes between each bite. Especially after the first one to see if your sleeve takes to it or not. If you feel nauseated or uncomfortable in any way, don't force it, stop immediately. Then at that point, put that new food on the shelf for a month and go back to see if you can tolerate it at a later time. Don't worry if you can't get all your foods in, some of us just take a little bit longer. Protein Drinks or supplements can be tricky for a lot of folks. I've liked Isopure in the past but it can have a very strong taste. In the beginning your main intake should be fluids. If you can't meet all your protein needs in the first month do not worry. You are pretty much in line with most others. Definitely do your best to get all or most of your Water in though! My suggestion would be to maybe water down the Isopure so the flavor isn't too demanding. Also, special K makes a nice Protein Drink that isn't as strong as Isopure. It does only have 5g per serving but as I always tell others, some protein is better than no protein. Try watering down all your protein drinks. Again, even getting a little bit is better than getting none. Try www.vitalady.com - she will send you single servings of many different and popular protein choices. They are all very good and high quality. I do suggest the Syntrax nectars. They are very good, but again those do only have 6g of protein, so if you're trying to get more you might want to make other choices right now. I hope this helps!!

Hello and welcome to the WLS world. Chances are you will never get enough... even when you are nearly a year out...

CONGRATS!!!! I know how long you have been waiting for that... I'm SOOO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! Now I just need to get my big butt outta the 180's...

It's been 2 hours... have you heard anything? Best wishes!!

Awesome!!! I'm gonna start calling you the Trailblazer... you're getting me all pumped up and ready to go!!!

Awesome!!! I know you CAN DO IT!!! Your accountability will be to check in here, in this thread every day and food log. Let us know how you're doing!

You are a good Wife, just keep fighting for your marriage. It really sounds like just because he is not laying in bed all day that he may still be depressed. I'm sure he feels your discord toward him. Is he on medication or at least talking to someone about his mental status? He has to fight for your marriage just as much as you are. It's 50/50 but sounds more like 100/0... Of course I have not an idea of what's really going on so I'm just going by what you're sharing here. I don't think you are a B at all. Things like this always have 3 sides to every story. I just want you to know no matter what the case you will always have support here. xoxo

Then you should be good to go.

Hi Gayle, wow congrats so far on your losses!!! You're rocking your sleeve girlie!! Next, usually for the larger sizes you will stay in them much longer than you will the smaller ones. I went through my first sizes a little fast, but I literally stayed in 18's for about 40 Lbs I think. Now in my smaller sizes they are lasting around 7-10 Lbs each. I hope this helps! Don't feel discouraged. You will get there. Time will pass the inches will melt away into smaller clothes.

Awesome, thanks to you all who will give it their all!!! If you are starting right now, good on you! All the best from here on! As for me I'll start Sunday. However, you best to believe I'm gonna finish too. It WILL BE TOUGH!!! But I'm a tough girl and I can do ANYthing if I put my mind to it.

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firephoto... CONGRATS!!!!! It's always nice to get great surprises like that Remember, SIP, WALK, REST & REPEAT. Let us know how you're doing!

That's right!!

Awesome!!! And no chance for all the "last meals" syndrome All the best on your journey which is only weeks away! *hugs*

AWESOME!!!! You're going to rock it!!!

I was like this from the first moment I'd heard about the Sleeve. I took over a year to decide to have my band removed and get the VSG... Now I can't imagine my life without it! Looking for reassurance... check out my photo albums. Heck, look at anyone's!!!

Whoohoooo!!!! Let's do this!!!!

Are you ready to kick start the program here? EVERYONE IS INVITED!!! Pre Operative, Post Operative, Struggling, Doing Awesome and want some extra motivation, AGAIN everyone is invited to do this!!! This is NOT A weight loss challenge. However if you follow these simple rules, chances are very good it will show up on your scale. So... the rules are as follows: ( PS, if you have Facebook, click here: https://www.facebook...207363012649554 ) 30 Day Challenge RULES: Timeline: Begins Sunrise Sunday July 24th, 2011 Ends Sunrise Tuesday August 23rd, 2011 Eating: No Potatoes No Rice No Breads No Cereals No Candy No Pastries Maximum 5 Servings of Fruit per day Unlimited Servings of Veggies per day Minimum 60g of Protein per day Minimum 64oz Water per day Exercise: Minimum 30 Minutes, 5x per week OK, THAT'S IT!!! READY... SET... GO!!!!!!! :welcome: Source: 30 Day Challenge... get ready to kick some butt here!

Excited and nervous is completely normal I'm positive everything will go excellent! Congrats on completing what you have already! Please check in and let us know how you're doing when you feel up to it. Sip, Walk, Rest, Repeat!!

It's only 30 days... I say do it!! *Hugs*