Joni

You need so much fluid not to get dehydrated. Caffeine dehydrates, so then you have to consume even MORE fluid to counteract it.

Amazing lady!! Take it easy and enjoy your success. Go at your own pace for sure! Hugs, Joni

newfoundlove - does your unjury chicken broth have a layer of foam on top?

Way too much temptation with them sitting on the counter....baby steps, at least for me. Definitely good to be forgiving of yourself.

Dorrie - So it's a vanilla powder, not a drink in a bottle? You mean a container like all the other protein powders? Where do you purchase it?

Jimmy - Glad you had a good experience!! Now to heal and move on to new life! Fanny - Shame on your surgeon. He should have come to check on you personally. I feel there's no excuse for that except if he was called out of town emergently, then send a replacement.

Good - let me know if they have caffeine or not, protein amount, brand, and all that jazz....

OUTRAGEOUS!!! How dare them to do this to you at this stage of the game. I don't know legalities but I definitely see your insurance company in the wrong, and a fight you will win. Please don't let this upset you too much - it's not worth it when it's THEIR MISTAKE IF THEY PAID. I agree, call a lawyer and find every piece of paper you have. Good luck.

Dorrie - is that isopure vanilla one of those clear drinks in a bottle? I've never heard anyone mention that one. Where did you get your recipes? eggface?

Love it! I think my food addiction is now switched to forum addiction! :wub:

Hey, are you seeing any difference in your arms? I have to know if it's working so I can order!!!!

I was sleeved on 4/23. Protein goal 70 grams. Fluids 64 ounces. Walking at first at your own pace, a mile sounds perfect! Good luck and I agree with ChaCha, you need a NUT to help you along with expert advice. Good luck!

You're my hero!! When I saw you posted 6 weeks postop - my first thought was - no way, already?? Funny how time flies. And I had/have all those same feelings of how long things take. And not only that, but I remember weighing 160 and looking damn good, but WW said around 140 for me too. My sister always gets down to recommended weight and she too, like your husband, looks like a refugee until she puts a little back on. I don't need that! AND, I plan on doing the same when the time comes - going to Eggface for new cooking lessons. She also has a section on shopping and it takes you to amazon and things she uses in the kitchen. VERY interesting and helpful if you haven't seen it yet. With so much so similar, are you my sister? Well yes, I suppose you are dear one! I hope you have a blessed weekend yourself. Hugs.

I just tried logging out and back in, no luck.

This just starting happening for me in the last couple days. Very frustrating. Works intermittently. As reported, the green bar appears for a few seconds and then...nothing. I use Windows Explorer.

If you are on full liquids as I was 2nd day postop, you can certainly add some skim milk to it. We use milk to make our protein drinks right? I'm not allowed caffeine but you said decaf anyway. I say enjoy!

Yes Unjury says not over 130 degrees, so I used a food thermometer. That temp is just warm. I think if you refrig and reheat though it might clump up which you may or may not like. You can blend again though. It is a pain in the buttski!

Very interesting. This was an education for me. I was one of those that thought "muscle weighs more than fat." Thank you! And you explained it perfectlly for me to understand.

Go to sleep, wake up sleeved!!!!! The start of your new life!!! Hoorah, Congrats, Good Luck, and keep us posted.

I was given 2 weeks off and they didn't even ask me what kind of work I do, it just seemed the standard. I work sitting on my butt so it's back to the grind on Sunday for me.

Ditto and me frickin too!!!

protein to go vanilla latte - not so good for me. I have four of them, so I will try to get them down. And they contain caffeine - which I didn't realize and I know I'm not supposed to have. So jthurman, I don't know if you're allowed caffeine or not. If you are, then I don't see a problem. When in doubt, ask your NUT.

I too was sooo scared they wouldn't do the procedure because my liver was going to be too big. Some surgeons will say if it's too big it's more extensive surgery or an open procedure (one big cut), but mine said, I won't do it if your liver is too big. Period. Scared the hell out of me. I had dreams of screaming after surgery because I didn't get the sleeve. I was so sure that even with not cheating my liver was going to be too big, so I told my husband to say Cheeseburger to me first thing in the recovery room if surgeon didn't do it because at least I would be able to eat after. So after surgery, he said NO Cheeseburger - it's done. My rec is if you're cheating, please stop. Oh, and first thing I asked surgeon was about my liver. He said it was "perfect."

I had 2 different brands at first. The one I liked the most, I threw it out and don't know The other brand is pro balance and it was harder to get down. Now I ordered Protein to Go brand from amazon and am going to try it in a few minutes..... kczar - thank you - I had asked the NUT about them and she just said, sounds good - go for it. I'm glad to have some additional information.

I agree with formervbg. You sound like you have a great sense of knowing yourself and what needs to be done. Congrats on taking charge and going for it. You definitely do deserve a great life. Thanks for sharing your story.