Joni

mine is slow too, but I know it will come off....gotta be patient I guess!

yes a lot of the fruit flavors are clear from Nectar. I like them too.

I hope not! I love not feeling hungry!! I also love hearing what everyone is eating :wub:

boiled cow hides!!!!! OMG - are you for real?

It truly is a new life and a new way. Congrats to you!

Yep, I'm 3 wks postop today and I just noticed that I am able to swallow like 3 times in a row when I drink something. No little sip there. It's wonderful too. You will get there!

I could barely stand those protein shots even though they sounded like a great idea. I've had them 2 or 3 times, and I don't think I'll do that again. I think some of them might have questionable protein sources too, so be careful reading your labels.

Congrats on your date! I too took a later date than initially and I have no regrets. You did what was best for YOU. And my pain was very minimal. Sore, yes. And I had no nausea at all. The meds are so good you don't have to be in pain at all. Just push that button, it was my best friend. Another thing that helped me in the hospital was a heating pad.

Good luck for that 3-day stretch dogmom! I know you'll do fine though. I had a BM today too!! So my record so far is 4 days. Seems so weird. Was hubby's bday today and went out to dinner with him and daughter. I just picked at what they had. I ate 2 shrimp, a bite of cod, and a couple bites of potato. Was just enough and tasted yummy. Stopped at grocery store and stocked up on protein - shrimp, tilapia, tuna, beef strips, and chicken. As well as some greek yogurt.

Yes, I checked out emily bites and really liked what I saw. Thanks for sharing!

Yes, there are so many here that went to Mexico. I would definitely go with someone recommended here by many. That strip mall sounds very scary. Good luck, and do your research until you feel comfortable.

I had pills in the hospital, and have had no problems at home with them either. Same place used to have you crush them for a month or 2, but changed their policy.

Congrats to all!! I do believe I'm in a stall - same weight for the last 4 days. I see the surgeon and NUT tomorrow. My pants are loose too!!

I too am on the start of day 4 with no BM. I was used to going every day as well, but I know from my hubby that our bowel habits change drastically after the sleeve. My fluids weren't exactly at goal the last few days either. My weight loss has stalled too for the last few days too (gotta quit weighing every day). On the way home yesterday, we stopped at Wendys and got a chili and a baked potato. I ate a little bit of each and Jack finished it, so we both ate dinner for under 5 dollars! I am starting my day again with a "strawberry mousse" Protein drink from nectar. Tastes like I remember Nestle strawberry Quick. It goes down pretty easy so I hope I don't get sick of it too fast. Going to see surgeon and NUT tomorrow morning. I'll let you know what they have to say..... Hugs

I'm in my third week and protein is a struggle every day for me! The only way I can get it in is to drink protein shakes. I think as time goes by and we can eat more the protein will be easier to get. I know there are a lot of people who are years out and still drink protein shakes to get in their protein. Just go at your own pace.

That is so awesome of your friend. Happy Mother's Day all.

Just waiting for my husband to pick me up from my sister's house so I can go home for a couple days. Then I'll make one more overnighter to be with cat before I'm done. Just had a piece of deli chicken rolled up with a little cheese chewed to death, and it went down with no problem. What's everyone drinking for Fluid when it isn't a Protein Drink? Up to now, it's been mostly just plain Water for me.

Same to you Kellie!

So nice to have good friends at work! Schwans has mini pot roasts, 4 to a box. They are expensive, but I think they will be perfect. I plan to order those for the soft phase coming up. One will probably be 3 meals, so they will last awhile and be worth the money for me. I've been staying at my sister's house cat sitting since Monday, and I'm starting to miss my own place. I'll go home tomorrow. My bariatric hot chocolate should be waiting for me, and I'm anxious to try it! Hope everyone has a good weekend.

If one of your biggest worries is nausea, I would ask for something ahead of time. They asked me in preop if I get nauseated and I said sometimes (although I rarely do), so they gave me something. I was asked again after surgery, and I said I was a little (I really just wanted to make sure I didn't get nauseated), so they gave me something again. I never had any nausea at all. Good luck.

Of course Pookey, you can just stay on this site 24-7 and keep me company!

no kidding Lissa!! Pookey what are devilsticks and flowersticks?

arj - have you tried laughing cow light wedges?

I haven't been to fb in weeks!! I live here.

I too LOVED my coffee. Gave it up 2 wks preop for liq diet. I am now 2-1/2 wks postop and still not drinking it. I was amazed that other than a couple headaches, I was okay with withdrawal. I may drink it again sometime in the future but don't have a plan to start again right now.