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The most important thing starting out is your protein. We've found that premier protein (Sam's or costco) is best and doesn't have to be refrigerated. They come in cases of 12 or 18 (chocolate, strawberry and vanilla) so stock up and keep a few cases in your truck. Drink 3 a day and have some other protein snacks in your fridge. Cheese sticks, yogurt, peanut butter, bean dip. After a couple of months you can start eating peanuts or almonds, Jerky (not excessive because of sodium). Some truck stops have taco bells close or inside, so you could do the pintos and cheese to start once you transition to purees. Good luck.

Ladies if you have POSTS the sleeve is a miracle "cure". I am proof. I was diagnosed in my late teens and struggled infertility since my husband and I started trying for a child in 2006. It took 3 years of fertility drugs and procedures to finally end up with our son. He was a miracle. We soon came to the realization that he would be an only child and we were "OK" with that. Fast forward to Nov 2012. I got sleeved at a whopping 300 lbs. I lost quickly and look and behold the 1st month after surgery i started my cycle! Most women dread this, but not me. I was thrilled that I might be normal and actually feel like a women. As the months passed and my monthly visitor became a perfectly timed occurrence, we started discussing the possibility of trying for another. Went to the OBAMA and has ultrasound to see if I has cyst and there were NONE! Only scars from old ones. We discussed fertility drugs with her and she suggested we try unassisted for 6 MO the before we start them. Uuuggghh, I just knew that I was wasting 6 months because there was no way it was going to be that easy. Hahaha jokes on me. First month of trying, boom I got a positive on a home pregnancy test. What!?!? Blood test confirmed the positive. This was real. my OB immediately scheduled me for ultrasound (since she was just as amazed as I was and due to advanced maternal age 35 and pcos there were other factors that put me in a high risk category). My husband and I go and ultrasound shows a healthy 7 week pregnancy to TWINS!!!!!! OMG. So yes I have 11 month old twins, have hit my goal weight and am maintaining perfectly. Praying for all of you to have similar success. This surgery has changed my life. Not just weight and physical health but mental health (although with a 5 year old and a set of 11 month old twins my mental health status is questionable! ) I tell my surgeon every time I see him "Thank you for giving me my life back". Miracles do happen and prayers are answered. If any of you have any questions about pregnancy and the sleeve please do not hesitate to ask.

Phil how long did it take to get back to driving, strapping loads etc after surgery? My husband is having the sleeve done Friday and is worried about when to return.

Yes, just quit birth control. I have PCOS and have only had one period per year for the last 15+years. Last baby was conceived using all the fertility methods known to man. I'm 127 lbs down and 10 months out. I'm also 11 weeks pregnant with twins! No fertility meds. I have had a regular 28-30 day cycle since the first month after surgery. Good luck ladies. This surgery is a miracle in more than one way!

Hi ladies! I have my story to tell. I have PCOS and have struggled with weight and infertility for 15+ years. My last child was conceived after 4 years of treatment. I hadn't sleeve surgery in Nov 2012. I have lost 126 lbs in 10 months. HW: 300. CW:174. Now as for the symptoms of PCOS disappearing: not completely but almost. I still have hair issues. My OB saw some small ovarian cysts. BUT....I have had a regular on-time cycle each and every month since surgery and just found out I'm pregnant...with twins!!! So the sleeve has beat PCOS in my opinion. Hope this helps. Good luck to all of you.

I'm 10 months out today, and down 126 from HW. 14 lbs to goal, and loving my new life. I am currently 10 weeks pregnant with twins, and a little worried about gaining too much, and not being able to lose it. I'm snacking on the wrong things too! Slider foods are the easiest to eat right now (I have pretty bad morning sickness), but as soon as I can I am going to get back on track. I'm still doing water aerobics, but am worried that I'm not getting enough activity to keep up with my increased calories. How are you all doing?

I'm 10 months out today, and down 126 from HW. 14 lbs to goal, and loving my new life. I am currently 10 weeks pregnant with twins, and a little worried about gaining too much, and not being able to lose it. I'm snacking on the wrong things too! Slider foods are the easiest to eat right now (I have pretty bad morning sickness), but as soon as I can I am going to get back on track. I'm still doing water aerobics, but am worried that I'm not getting enough activity to keep up with my increased calories. How are you all doing?

Anyone taking PPI protonix while pregnant? My OB knows I take it, but hasn't said anything.

Sleeved 11/15/12. Down 125. Still 15 from goal and not gonna reach it this year. Found out I'm pregnant with twins! Hopefully once they get here in march I will be able to lose it all and then some. With my last baby I lost all the pregnancy weight plus 40 more!

Just confirmed that I am indeed PREGNANT!!! 5 weeks 2 days! My EDD is 4/13/14. We are so excited about this, I couldn't wait to tell our friends and family, so they all found out yesterday. I am 9 months post-op and down 123 lbs since surgery. I have PCOS and have struggled for the past 20 years with irregular cycles and fertility. We have a healthy 3.5 year old, that was conceived through treatment after 5 years. Since surgery I have had monthly cycles, every 28-30 days. This is amazing!!! I feel like my life is finally mine, and not inhibited by my weight/size. My prayers have been answered. Doing the happy dance!!!! Wooohoooo!!!

Ok so I want to reinforce my previous post! If you are not ready for more babies, use protection. I have struggled for 20+ years with PCOS and infertility. Lost the weight and now preggo.......with TWINS! Oh yes, that's right, no fertility meds. Very happy about it, just shocked.

Update! I'm having TWINS! When my fertility decided to come back, it really came back!!!! Take that PCOS.

Ok girls......PCOS has meet its match. Just confirmed that I am indeed PREGNANT!!! 5 weeks 2 days! My EDD is 4/13/14. We are so excited about this, I couldn't wait to tell our friends and family, so they all found out yesterday. I am 9 months post-op and down 123 lbs since surgery. I have PCOS and have struggled for the past 20 years with irregular cycles and fertility. We have a healthy 3.5 year old, that was conceived through treatment after 5 years. Since surgery I have had monthly cycles, every 28-30 days. This is amazing!!! I feel like my life is finally mine, and not inhibited by my weight/size. My prayers have been answered. Doing the happy dance!!!! Wooohoooo!!!

Sleeved 11/15/12. Down 120 lbs! Went from 26/28 to loose 14 and Lg-XL tops. Amazing what 8 months can do to the mind, body and soul! Lovin' my new life! Congrats to all the losers.

Wow! You look great. Congrats on ur loss.

http://5daypouchtest.com/ Make sure you click on each day for "read more". It sounds like a mini post-op diet. It seems to be something I could follow.

Not sure about the protection. I was sleeved in November, had my first period a few days after surgery, and have have one every 28-30 days since. After years of not having them, this is nothing short of a miracle! I would venture to say that if my body is working properly, I just might be able to get pregnant. If you want to avoid that, use protection.

Hello all! Just wanted to check in. Sleeved 11/15. HW: 300 CW: 181. 119 lbs gone! Grazing and old habits are trying to creep back in. Anyone tried the 5 day pouch test? I've heard some say it works, others say its a "crash" diet. I just need to get my mind back into the game. I'm not gaining and am still losing fine, but I know things can get out of hand if I let them.

Interesting and surprising find. HEB Tuna Delights Premium Chunk Light Tuna Patty Lightly Sprinkled With Cracked Black Pepper browned in olive oil for 2 min per side. Topped with 1/8 cup low moisture mozzarella. Garnished with lemon and cocktail sauce. 21 grams protein. 191 calories. I was able to eat the whole thing. It's not very big, but packs the protein!! The patty is in a pouch on the tuna isle, and is less than $1.50. Pretty good in my opinion.

I too got worried about the sugar content in the flavored Greeks yogurts. Chobani was my go to the first 2-3 months after surgery. Now I get the unflavored chobani and add a teaspoon of Torani sugar free flavored syrup. You can get peach, raspberry, vanilla... Etc. so good! Very little sugar and the 6 oz plain Greek yogurt has 17 grams of protein!

Great job to all. Highest weight 300 Surgery weight 289 (11/15/12) Current weight 194 106 lbs GONE forever! Feeling great and Loving my new life.

Just thought I would update on my PCOS. I am about 7 months out, have lost 104 lbs and haven't missed a cycle yet! I went to my OB last month (about ovulation time) and she saw a maturing follicle!!! So as it appears, PCOS has indeed met its match! Go Sleeve Go!!!!

Good morning VST friends! Anyone looking to really work some muscle groups should really consider water aerobics! I have been faithfully going to the gym since February, and have always worked on different muscle groups each day (and thought I was getting them all). Well, I was wrong. Yesterday I started water aerobics at the community center. Boy,oh boy did I work muscles I didn't know I had! I am sore all over this morning. Great workout and great way to stay cool in this sweltering Texas heat (and get a nice tan as a bonus).

I made it to 199 yesterday! Cannot believe what the last 6.5 months have done for my life! Yayyyy for ONEderland!

Hit ONEderland yesterday! It's such an awesome feeling to know the scale will never lead with a 2 again!!!!!