Tegrice

My psych eval was done by a Counselor that came into the doctors office and met with me. She mainly asked a lot of questions about my life, relationships, abuse, physical or mental, childhood or adult, diets, why you want to have surgery, etc. Just making sure you are there for the right reasons and what type of support you have at home, following the surgery. That your support will help and not sabotage you. Don't stress about it if you are having surgery to better your life and get healthier.

You could Google weight loss support groups for your area and go to a meeting and you might find someone to be Weight Loss Friends with.

I don't know of a Gastric Sleeve stomach being stretched, but was told by my doctor's office that can happen if you eat too much at one time, like eat only a maximum of 4 ounces at a time. You can drink more, like 8 ounces. I do know of one lady that had the gastric bypass and lost a couple hundred pounds and then she gained it all back! So, be careful of calories and the amount of food at a time. Eat 3 meals a day and 2 snacks.

Hi Perez! The Low Sodium broth is what you want. Pacific is nice because it is organic, but if you want you can use Swanson low sodium chicken broth for much less money. I bought unjury Chicken Soup flavored Protein and returned 3 unopened containers to them for a refund because it has a lot of sodium in it. I also bought the chocolate flavor and just didn't like and they let me return the unopened containers as well. The unflavored Unjury Protein is good if you have to have it. I don'[t like the Protein powder much, but is much better than buying Protein shakes. They are gross. I tried several and even the ones the doctor's office gave me as samples were sickening. I like the unflavored the best. I am one of those people that can taste the difference without being told if something has a sugar substitute in it. I have never been able to drink sugar free sodas or drinks for that reason and that is the most challenging problem I have. I drink Water all day and soy Silk Milk, but I don't like it too much either because I can taste "soy" and after a while in cream Soups, become sick of the soup because of the aftertaste. I found Pacific brand Red Pepper and Tomato Soup to be a life saver. Found it cheaper at a Bi-Mart store in Oregon. Just under $3 for 32 oz carton. They have other flavors, but this is my favorite. Just know that if you buy Unjury, it took me over 1 1/2 weeks to get it, but they also have an easy product return policy, but you pay to ship back. I was pleased with them. Order the unflavored to try. There are 17 or 19 scoops in each container and the cost is under $20 per container. Note: Milk may not sit well on your stomach after surgery. That is why I went to Soy Silk Milk. I bought some 1% milk and am trying it out now, 4 weeks after surgery. Still hurts a little drinking it straight, but good in my soups and no tummy ache. Good luck. I just started on Soft Foods this week!!!! Yay... Was on liquid diet for 2 weeks prior to surgery and 4 weeks after. I had Gastric Sleeve as outpatient day surgery, stayed in the area for 2 days then home and I did really well. My surgery was on 12/3/12. Contact me if you have any questions.