FishingNurse

crab legs!! my fave- soft, and have protein!

the 2nd step for some sleevers- called the Duodenal Switch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duodenal_switch

I would look into having a DS, I have a friend that is having this done in a few weeks, She was sleeved 18 months ago and still has 80-120lbs to lose.

what is the protein count in grams on a typical day?

for sure, early out I think this is not a bad idea. I couldn't drink Protein Shakes either. I hate the idea of only taking in 200-300 calories a day-- and tanking my metabolism. So I didn't. I eat 1500-2000 daily now in maintenance.!

My starting weight for my ticker is my highest weight ever aka 262, and my weight on the day of surgery was 245.

I ate them plain in the mushy phase too! I also eat the baby bell ones. Those are my fave and got me threw the first 3 months of the post-op phase. Still eat one every single day for breakfast. (6 grams of protein) Also I used to spread a little on some turkey lunch meat and roll it up in a pickle. I did that maybe after 6 weeks,

I felt like this pre-op, but trust me this was the best decision I have ever made. Nothing compares to feeling good about your body and being healthy!

Once I advanced my diet to normal foods at 6 weeks I could eat anything as well- that's how I got my name! It's so nice to be able to eat a small portion, but also get nourishment and nutrition and not feel sick. We are very lucky! 1 taco (taco bell sized) is a perfect meal for me still 13 months out.

I think most people will lose more hair than usual-- but not enough to be noticeable any place but the shower drain and hair brush. I was so nervous about the hair loss-- and it never amounted to much- I looked completely normal.... I do now have about 2 inches of regrowth too....

my sliders are chips/ crackers for sure. I have coworkers that leave them in our break room all the time. So annoying! If I want them I only buy the small single serving bag. I can eat one of the little bags no problem... I try to avoid them but once in a while you can have some for a treat,

I was feeling the exact same way. Worrying doesn't help. You will lose hair, but you will most likely not get bald spots. I lost hair- my hair is my thing too, still is. It wasn't fun as it was happening, but it lasts 3-5 months then it stops, you still look normal, nobody will notice but you. it grows back. It will be ok! I am living proof.

Pretty much exactly what i thought pre-op, and thought half way through the losing process, but here I am at goal, made goal 8 months out and have been maintaining since. I do think that you should be prepared for plenty of weight loss, but also know not everyone can make it down into the "normal" weight range. I am in the overweight range at goal- and I am still happy as a clam. I am a size 12, wear mediums and larges, and I couldn't be happier. Ask your self if you are ok with that kind of result.... don't get me wrong though... plenty of people can lose all their weight and become a size 2-- including yourself. bottom line: YOU WILL LOSE WEIGHT

I met the love of my life post sleeve (2-3 months post-op, 50 pounds down) Definately made a big difference in my confidence. I could be myself. I think you will find dating is much easier post sleeve-- confidence makes a big difference!

I totally agree, I am a nurse and soon to be diabetes educator!

yeah I was putting salsa and franks and tabasco on stuff around 3 weeks out!

congrats! you look so good!

I agree, I can tell in my maintenance phase now (have been for almost 5 months) my skin has improved quite a bit, and keeps getting better, I never had hanging or loose skin really but It looks tighter now,

Well all I know is that this surgery was the best thing I have ever done for myself. I ate 1200 cals a day post op sleeve during my weight loss phase and now maintain at 1800-2000. Pre op I was eating 3000-4500 a day I think. I'm not sure what it means for your journey, but I think you will be successful.

not really? but if I start to even gain 2 pounds back its the first thing to go trust me!!

I drink 2-3 Seltzer waters a day and at least 2-5 sodas per week. Sometimes diet, sometimes regular. No problems here, maintaining weight loss with ease

I drink 3-5 beers a week and I have since about 4 months post op. no problems no side effects and no problems with weight loss.

I have had Mirena preop- gained 30 pounds and had no sex drive currently have the Copper IUD, Paraguard. I love it except the periods are longer- only downfall- no hormones, no weight issues! I vote for IUD, ditch the hormones.

stalls are normal, yours is right on schedule! no worries, it will pass

Oh my used to think the same thing! (except i'm a Viking's fan!) lol