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Eso0402 can you order them online? Unjury.com sells the protein in a lot of flavours and also sells the chewable vitamins. Also Amazon.com sells some as well. Hope this helps.

Hello I am sorry your having issues with getting in your protein. Some ways to add protein to your diet is to add some unflavored protein to it. I have used UNJURY unfloavored powder. I added in anything I could to boost protein. Additionally look for protein water, peanut butter, ricotta cheese, Greek yogurt, eggs, nuts and beans like others have suggested. As for the vitamins if you can’t swallow them look into liquid ones. I couldn’t swallow them still can’t 8 years out. I use the chewable or liquid ones. They help a lot. Hope things get better.

Glad you found out what was wrong. Speedy recovery and feel better. I am glad you found out what was wrong.

You will loose fast in the first few months after surgery. I started at 298 was 275 when sleeved in 2010. I went down to 135. My goal was 125 (I’m 5”2’). I never got to my goal I began looking like a skeleton with skin. I stopped the liquid and didn’t measure anything and basically ate till I was full. Well here I am 8 years our and I fluctuate between 165-185. Depending how active I am. I never lost my butt or hips or boobs. I lost mostly the excess fat on my thighs, arms and back and belly. So it is possibly to get to goal or below and still keep your curves. Just remember that the lower your weight the healthier it is on your heart and organs. Take it slow and don’t worry. Your body will find its new normal and you will be ok. Just remember that it’s 3x harder to loose the weight once it’s gained back. I know I have been trying for over a year now. Old habits are hard to break. Best of luck.

Go easy on yourself. Your still in the post op phase. You need to understand that you just have to sip small amounts. Your not trying to power chug water or other liquids. When I was sleeved in 2010 I could even tolerate water. I had to suck on crushed ice for the first few days. I also used a small plastic medicine cup (like they give your meds in hospital) to take small sip every few mins. I did that for about 2 weeks. Also I found that warm liquids went down better then ice cold. Flavored water worked better then plan for me. If your still having issues with liquids coming back up. Sit in an up right position when drinking or eating. Until the swelling is down. Hope this helps.

I consider what I paid well worth it. I have lifetime access to the dietitians. Plus they have a weight loss support group that is free. I have heard of people paying less. However, I had mine done in 2010. So the sleeve was new to being accepted by insurance. I was the very first person sleeved in by my doctor. I had conworkers who paid double that in years before me for the rue n y bypass. Remember the more a doctor preforms the surgery and the more it becomes the medical norm the cheaper the procedures become.

I’m 7 years out. I was the first sleeve done in my local hospital. I think I pause $1200 out of pocket and about 42,000 for the entire thing. But I had to do 6 months of office visits, psych, nutritionist and exercise program. I was in the hospital 3 days and had 2 post op follow ups. I also have unlimited access for life to the weight loss people. So I consider that a worthwhile cost.

@Pleasedontjudgeme Honey relax and take a moment to celebrate what you have accomplished. This is a life style change not a race. I know your having doubts. I got them too only mine hit 30 mins after I woke from the surgery. I am 7 years and 7 months out. So I have hit every stage you can imagine. I even regained some weight. I get what your all experienceing. Please don’t get discouraged or start the “stinking thinking”. It took me at least 5 weeks before I had large jumps in weight loss. I still don’t have major swings and I am back to basics measuring and liquids. Yiur all doing. Wonderful. It take months to heal completely and your still figuring out all the emotional changes as well. Stay focused and follow the doctors directions. You will see changes happening. Take a picture of yourself. Print it out and then have a family member hold it. In a month take another to compare. You will see the changes before you know it you will be amazed at the progress. Have a blessed day.

Hi I been sleeved 5 yrs now. So I have been right where your at. I started at 285 lbs. had to do 6 months diet, exercise and nutritional and physiological counsling. I went to 247 lbs day of surgery. But that was hard. I also quit smoking and drinking carbonated soda and removed sugars. The liquid stage was easy for me. I just drank everything. Slept and was great. I only had 1 issue and it was a stomach bug that bounced me to ER for dehydration (gotta love kids thy give us all the goodies). I lost to my goal within 7 months past surgery 125-130lbs. But I felt to thin and looked like a skeleton with skin. I'm only 5 3" With dr permission I gained back to 135 and held that for 4 years. I recently fell off the wagon. (Numerous stressors in my life 5 deaths since October 14). So I am back on wagon liquids and measuring. I didn't have a chance to cheat pre op. since my date was suppose to be nov 2010 I got called and bumped up ASAP for my surgery. I was approved for the sleeve and head honchos and reps and dr's were all coming in to watch the 1st ever sleeve done in the hospital. I did have to do Clear Liquids and Protein for 2 weeks and th night before I had to do a gallon of GI cleaner. Yuck. Now that stuff is horrid. 3 days post op stay for observation and home. I was up and walking and in the mall shopping by day 6.

Hi all. The pain is normal. It's the muscle layer under the stomach healing. It will be fine. I have had my sleeve 5 years now and all the incisions are almost invisible. Just so you are all aware. I experiance what feels like a Charlie horse on my left side in that area from time to time. It can happen when bending over or taking a bath or just over use of that muscle. Others who have had WLS I have spoken too all experiance this same pain. You can feel the muscle tightening up. To avoid it do these things. Take plenty potassium ( I use supplements because I am allergic to potatoes) and avicados taste horrible to me. And bananas don't provide enough for me. I also take a magnesium supplement. I don't use the bariatric Vits. They are to expensive and don't supply enough minerals and Vits. So my dr has me on supplements needed per my blood tests. But just be aware of this shoukd you experiance this 3-6 months down the line.

I have been sleeved for 5 years. When I made my decision I heard all that crap too. As a matter of fact my boss at the time was scheduled to have hers done before me. So she felt slighted that I to was having it she was a great deal heavier. However I ha been having issues with my health for over 6 years prior and I had a hubby and 2 children to think about. She and another lady that had a band always made comments and talked about me. My closest friend there was a RnY bypass with 3 years out. She told me. Look their gonna talk. You will drop more weight fast because you have less to loose and she won't like it. But it's your life. I had surgery and it happens just like she said. By the time I was back 3 weeks later I was down 42 lbs. she was sleeved 1 month prior and has lost 40 but you couldn't tell much. I was told I cheated, was lazy because I did not attend her support group or Zumba classes. I did my own at another location. All my family supported me in person and on the phone and still do. My husband is my biggest fan. He tells me no matter what I look like he loves me. So if anyone asks I tell them yeah I had it done. Had to to fix problems with my health. If they give me any BS I ask them if they could come visit me for a month and we will live on liquid Protein together and work and all the other stuff we have to do and. See who is stronger. I don't bull s it it. I'll tell them plain out it is my body and I choose what I do. If you son like it or the way I live to bad. God choose me to do a specific purpose in life and if gastric sleeve is part of that who am I to argue. I also ask them how much they spend each month on medications, ciggaretts and side pop. Along with all the other crap they eat. That usually ends their rants.

I had my choice of all three. By pass band or sleeve. My friends had the Rny bypass an she has gained back almost all her weight. A band friends had issues with erosion and others had the port problem. I researched and choose the sleeve. I am 5 years out on the sleeve. Started at 285 dec 2010. Now I am at 164 I got down to 130 at my lowest but looked like a skeleton with skin so I opted to adjust my goal (which I hit). I have since gained above my goal of 150. So I am back on a closely watched meal plan. I take Vits daily just as those with bypass. So there is really not a big difference in the meal or life style after. I did suffer from all the reflux, heartburn an such prior toy surgery. Haven't had any since 2 weeks out. I can eat 4-6 oz per Meal and have never had a issue. I am off all meds and I took about 8 prior to surgery. Regardless of what is Gold standard or not. In my region no one is even Doing the by pass much any more. Due to complications With the stomach that is left inside the body. I always advise research then research again and ask people in your area who have used your medical experts and staff. Get their actual feed back. Good luck. I wouldn't change my decision.

I am sleeved 5 years. Started at 285 dec 09. Sleeved oct 28,2010. I told people I had to have stomach surgery due to health issues. Mine was to fix hiatel hernia. I also had ulcers. So that what I tell them. I suffered with stomach issues and complications of them for 6 years prior so usually have no ill comments. I never kept it a secret. So If asked I tell them. I am 161.4 as of today. I gained back 30 lbs. which is my own darn fault. I ate junk for a few to many months/year. But I am back on here and on liquids and loosing already. I'm down 5 lbs since Friday.

Some where on the web you can google it. Is a listing of all sorta of shakes and other liquid drinks for post op. I'm not a rep for any brand. But I did find unjury to have great chicken flavored Protein. As well as cheese flavor. It can be added to soups and such. When your passed the liquid stage you can add the cheese to vegs or even Quinones or low carb noodles for Mac n cheese. Oh I also blended stuff I liked into purée. When I could. Otherwise just shakes and puddings. Simple protein puddings are easy and cheap. 3 oz dixi cups 1 box sugar free pudding. You choice of flavor 2 cups non fat milk. (6 oz protein) 2 scoops unjury unflavored protein (22 G protein) Mix in bowl until smooth. Pour into cups chill till set. You can eat anytime. Works to about nine 2 1/2 oz cup pudding approx 9-12 grams protein each +\- depending on the milk you use. I make these daily they really help that need for desert are small and you are not tempted to take a larger portion then you should. Works great with Jello as well. Make 2 boxes for protein pies for holidays. Use low sugar gram crust add fruit for deco.

Ladies. I'm a 5 year leaved pre menopausal mess. Lol. However. I did experiance heavier periods for a few months after surgery. I had another Ob procedure done 10 months before that was to remove a tumor on uterus. They said it would cause issues it didn't until I was sleeved. I also experienced cold spells as the weight fell off. Also major hair loss about 2-3 months out. That stopped too. It's all a re adjustment of the hormone levels. If anything to extreme appears call dr ASAP. It leveled out and became regular again well until January of this year. Now it's any keys guess if and when it will arrive.

I had no drains, no ill side effects and was able to walk with no problems. Only issue I had was my youngest brought home a stomach bug 9 days out. Now that was an issue. I ended up in ER. So avoid anyone who may have a cold or anything. Use lots of hand sanitizer

Everyone is different. I was shopping in the mall 5 days out and I even had Panera soup for lunch. So follow orders of the dr. As what they suggest. Most Likely it will be ok and you can always have someone else drive and be with you.

Each doctor has different requirements for pre op diets. I've been sleeved for 5 years. I has 2 weeks liquids and the day before I had to do a GI cleanse. I had to drink an entire gallon of that crap. Yuck. The reasoning behind the liquids is to remove solid wastes from your intestinal tract. Plus the liquid helps to remove excess fat from your liver and spleen and if you have on the gallbladder. If you are having problems doing the liquids. Don't cheat. Just try something different. Frozen coffee. (Freeze decaf into cubes. Add chocolate Protein and low fat milk blend). Instant Frape'. Or. Take vanilla protein add Oj. Blend with ice. Instant creamsicle. Use your imagination. Add Peanut Butter to chocolate protein. Blend. Now you have a Reese shake. I also add yogurt and non red fruit. Liquid also means Soups, lemon, lime Jello and Gatorade. As long as it contains no red dye your fine. You all can do this. Oh and if you need a chewing sensation add more ice. Or use sugar free gum. It really helps.

Bethel. Don't beat yourself up over this. It is a life changing event. It is something I certainly never considered. My sister did some 16 yrs ago a d had the same fears. She never went through with it. I believe if she had she would not be suffering. High BP. Fibromyalgia and anxiety on a daily basis If you check my profile you can see my story. I am sleeved 5 years. I had borderline diabetes and hypertension. I was 285lbs at my heaviest. Watched my mom pass from type 2 related cancer. Made the decision I wanted control of my own life. I went to 4 different hospitals in my area for their info sessions. I found a team approach was best for me. So I went with them. I was sleeved on a Friday. Let me tell you. I was the very first ever sleeve preformed in the hospital How's that for trust. I tell everyone about my dr and his team. 5 years out I have gained back about 35 lbs. so I went back to basics and I am eating Protein shakes and protein rich meals. Exercising N that's all I can do. I am loosing about 1 lb a day. Not to drastic. But it is a loss and I will accept that. No one can make the decision for you. It's personal, emotional and will be a drastic change in your life. First mentally you will doubt yourself and the change your mind. Then physical once the weight starts dropping off then social as you get your life back. I also Add religious because for me personally without that I am lost. My advice. Do your research. See what is covered my your carrier make and appointment to speak with the dr and his team. Have questions already wrote down. Ask them their success rate and failure rate. Speak to the nutritionist start eating a plan they set up. Speak to the physiologist get a base assessment done. And then pray on it. It will work out. You will see. Trust your instincts and don't give up. You will never know what you can accomplish is you let fear stop you before you start.

Personally, If I had to do it again, I would not change a thing. I had the American Doctor who I could get to within a matter of minutes and his team of experts close by. Why do you not want to try your insurance??? If you could get it done for little to no cash out of pocket from your medical insurance suppler then why are you looking to go to Mexico?? Is there a concern that you may loose coverage or the job?? IMHO, I would rather use a local doctor. I have heard about people going over to Mexico for the surgery. Which is everyone choice. But what happens 3- 5 months down the road is there is an issue and you have to go back to the doctor? Will you still have a follow up? Also do they offer you support. I don't know where you reside but the Doctor I went to had a team of surgeons, along with nutritionists and physiologists and exercise therapists who are all available 24-7. Plus once a month they hold a support group, which came in really handy for me. I got all kinds of info and recipe's. Plus a few times a year they do a clothing swap. You can swap your too big for smaller, while your still loosing.. helps with the finances. But I would really contact your insurance company first and find out all you can.. This is a life changing event and you will need support from all areas including the medical professional who does your sleeve. IM 5 years out and still have annual checkups with him.

Ok So I suffered from all kinds of stuff.. After sleeve I was told that there was nothing like dumping or anything associated with a sleeve... That's what I was told by my surgeon. Since sleeve I still suffer from constipation and dumping syndrome. If I eat something to cold or with to high sugar I dump. I also have difficulties with a lot of milk/dairy. I am 5 years out so I still have issues.

HAHHA, I love the comments.. SO I can see where your coming from.. I had scares from my gallbladder removal so I was lucky when they removed the stomach he reused the same areas. I too had some bruising an a little pain.. SO nothing even touching me could work for the first month. I was nauseated by the Protein and had to take anti nausea meds which left me sleepy and woozy.. so there was not many positions I could get into that would not: A. cause me some discomfort B. Show the bruises c. I would not get dizzy and fall.. SO the solution we can up with was laying on our side in a spooning position. This way he could still hold me and the girls, and it didn't put pressure on my abdominal area. It also helped to put a pillow (fold it in half) between your knees. Worked like a charm. NO COMPLAINTS were had by him or I