bamagirl

I recently joined the Y about two months ago. I will tell you upfront I was totally intimidated by the whole idea of going to the gym. I was scheduled with a health coach who walked me through how to use each machine and then was allowed two more meetings to be sure I was on the right track- included in my membership. I was then given access to mobilefit which gives me my daily workout and machine recommendations- also included in my membership. Our Y has access to all equipment, group exercise classes, indoor/ outdoor pools-all included in my membership. While the Y is a little on the pricey side, it has given me an opportunity to try lots of different activities to find what I enjoy. The staff is friendly and I like knowing that my membership dues support a family oriented organization that is really focused on the community. There are a wide variety of ages and body types so I have been able to overcome my gym anxieties and just enjoy trying to live a healthier lifestyle. For me, the Y was definitely the right choice!

Also good in coffee, scrambled eggs, and anything else with a liquid consistency! I have found it to be the best way to slip in extra protein throughout the day!

I use Genepro as well. It is my favorite!

I had the same issue and found it to be the sucralose in my protein shakes and drinks. I've never been able to stomach that stuff!

Congratulations on your surgery! These first days are tough, but completely doable, you will be amazed how quickly you will recover and begin learning to adjust to your new life. The gas pains should subside soon. I'm newly sleeved (4/8) and know how uncomfortable those first days are. You can do this! Hang in there- walking is the best thing to move that gas out.

Surgery today!

Congratulations! That is fantastic news!

Welcome all of you! Congratulations on the decision to live a healthier life! I am scheduled to be sleeved on 4/8. The process seems long at the beginning, but believe me, it will go faster than you think. In the mean time, take time to educate yourself about the process and sleeve procedure on this site. You will find a wealth of information here from some very wonderful people who are in various places on the weight loss journey. Good luck!

Welcome! You have definitely come to the right place if you have questions about the sleeve! Using the search bar is a great way to find answers about specific topics or just browsing each of the topic areas will help in your educational process! Knowledge is power! Congratulations on taking the first step to a healthy life!

Isopure Zero Carb drinks are great! Alpine punch and Coconut are my favorites!

Begin with the end in mind! I too am scheduled to be sleeved shortly. Every time I feel that overwhelming feeling of "this is it, this is forever", I try to focus on my end goal; to live a healthy life! A little bit of discomfort and struggle will all be worth it in the end. Good luck, best wishes, and prayers going your way!

I started my liquid diet yesterday, 4/1. Scheduled for surgery on 4/8. Good luck and best wishes my fellow April sleevers!

St. Vincents East, Birmingham, AL. Dr. Lee Schmitt.

Thank you for the words of encouragement! Rammer Jammer where will you be sleeved? Roll Tide Roll! ????

Welcome! You really have come to the best place to get REAL information from REAL patients. It's a great place to share knowledge and experiences!