4-LadyDi

I simply buy plain or vanilla greek yogurt...and then some baby food pureed fruits... they are in a squeeze tube...peaches, pears, berries & bananas etc... mix together, put into small plastic wares containers and freeze... cheaper too. some of the premixed greek yogurts are very high in sugar. This way you control the amount of sugar you put in to each portion.

I too struggled with that question... I did not feel comfortable telling everyone my personal business. Everyone is different and will be able to make their own choice on how OR who to tell, it is very normal. I personally choose to tell only 2 people at work, as I knew I was going to need their support when I came back. Someone needed to know why I needed to eat small bites and drink through out the day... I am a restaurant manager and find it hard to step off the floor to take care of myself...they will make sure that I am taking care of what I need. As for the rest of them...I simply told them I was having a major Hiatal Hernia repair... (which I DID have) this is the same laparoscopic procedure and same recovery time... I know as I proceed through all my changes, I will include more into my circle of trust...but that will be on MY term...NOT theirs... I/You will be able to control some of the nasty gossip... but work place gossip will always be there, control what you can...the rest is not worth worrying about. I wish you the best of luck...

i was sleeved on 12/13/12...i too had a hard time staying hydrated & getting my protein. Yogurt mixed with my jello has helped...it would take me all day to finish 11oz shake... soup has helped me too... I keep a cup on top of a candle warmer to keep it warm until I finish it... doing some what better now. had a slight fever last night, took liquid kids tylenol, fever gone this morning, so will work extra hard on staying hydrated today...good luck to you

my sleep study showed that I had apnea while sleeping on my back...well I DONT sleep on my back...so I thought no problem... BUT they will not do surgery until you get a clearance from your sleep study dr. my suggestion is to rent the machine..not purchase, because after enough weight loss you will probably not need it. They are going to check me again in 6 months. IT IS WORTH IT... good luck

you can just buy a travel size pillow at wal-Mart... i sure used mine...standing and getting out of bed can be tricky... wish i had a recliner at my daughters but no luck... good luck

i am not hungry at all... i am having a hard time even drinking a 11oz shake...

I am a QSR restaurant manager and am wondering when I can expect to go back to work... no surgery date set yet, just completed my sleep study. I am hoping for the week after Turkey Day. I work 10 hour shifts and am on my feet the whole time. Anyone out there who also manages a QSR restaurant...? What should I expect when I return to work..?? I was originally told 2 weeks...now I am hearing 3-4 weeks... I do not have STDL and really can not afford to take so much time off... But I do not want that to be a reason for me to regret my choice to have surgery.

I am a QSR restaurant manager and am wondering the same thing... no surgery date set yet, just completed my sleep study. I am hoping for the week after Turkey Day. I work 10 hour shifts and am on my feet the whole time. What should I expect when I return to work..?? I was originally told 2 weeks...now I am hearing 3-4 weeks... I do not have STDL and really can not afford to take so much time off... But I do not want that to be a reason for me to regret my choice to have surgery.