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I am 12 weeks out from surgery and have always had an intolerance for the protein shakes, pre-op and post-op. Needless to say, I am weak quite often, but make sure I eat protein first. Are there any other sleevers who have an intolerance to protein shakes and bars? If so, are you able to get the necessary amounts of protein in your diet? And fluids, as well. Still having a tough time getting all the fluids in each day.

I do not regret telling what surgery I had, however, again, I did not tell my colleagues until I returned to work, just saying I was having major surgery, that it was something I had to do for my health. I just felt comfortable doing it that way. I'm sure most people knew, and since my return, I have had three people ask me serious questions about the procedure. So, I hope that my sharing will eventually help them.

Yes, that happened to me, as well, when I returned to work. I had people tell me about everyone they knew who had the surgery, and two colleagues questioned me, as well, one who is in the process of having it done.

To be honest, it is finding the right size bra! My entire wardrobe is boxed or bagged, ready to donate, but I was fitted the other day for a new bra and I was amazed at the change in size I needed! I had to order them, so I cannot wait to have a bra that actually fits well.

Before surgery, I told people and my employer that I was having "major surgery." The only people that knew it was the sleeve were my husband, daughter, and mother. If anyone asked for more information, I just told them it was needed for my health at the direction of my physician. When I returned to work, I had lost a considerable amount of weight, so when people made comments to me, I told them then that I had the gastric sleeve done for health reasons, and gave a brief description of what the VGS was. I felt more comfortable telling people afterwards, and it all turned out well, anyway. How much you say before and after just depends on your comfort level.

I ran across a wonderful product while on amazon.com. Because it takes awhile to eat meals, I ordered this hot plate (after reading the reviews). It is a wonderful product. Just two minutes in the microwave and it keeps your plate hot while you eat! I love it, especially for eggs! http://www.amazon.com/Orka-A04100-Magma-Plate-Black/dp/B003K05OBM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367248423&sr=8-1&keywords=orka+magma

Thank you! I will definitely check it out!

I, too, am an amazon junkie. How does prime membership work?

It went up in price, I see. However, check out the other buying options on the page, too. I paid $29.99 w/ free shipping via amazon.com. It is still that price, but you have to look in the "more buying choices" on the side or below the description.

My nutritionist started me taking Vitamin B Complex along with my regular daily vitamin. I do feel better now, but my weight is shifting, or I should say gravity is pulling it down (flabby legs)! I do need to exercise more and drink more water, but the vitamin B complex did help.

I am buying only a few things at a time until I reach my desired weight. When I cleared out my entire wardrobe I was ashamed of all the clothes I had! I had so many clothes in all colors. I won't do that again. It was wasteful. I can shop now in regular stores, where I cried the first time I stepped into the fitting room.

I believe it was 8 weeks for me, but when I ate my first salad, I ordered an oriental grilled chicken salad (which I had been craving) and ate only part of a small size, and it was wonderful! I checked with my nutritionist first, though.

Very nicely put! You look fabulous! Congratulations!

That is true, and I do not take as much time to eat as I used to, however, it is great for your small plate of eggs or bowl of oatmeal, or any food you want to stay warm while you are eating. In fact, it stays warm long after I am done.

What is nice about the hot plate is you can set your plate or bowl directly on it and it keeps it warm. And you can also use it as a regular hot plate to keep food warm in serving dishes for the family. I have thought about getting a second one, one day.

Blessings to you, tomorrow, on your surgery.

I take Centrum Silver Chewables. Took awhile to get used to them, but not a problem now.

Thanks for the tip! I may just try it that way first!

I like how you worded that, "as your weight levels out." I feel like most of my weight now is in my lower abdomen, thighs, and ankles, even though I have lost inches in the first two. He tells me (in so many words) that gravity pulls your weight down. Hoping that more walking will help stabilize the "weight distribution!"

I used to be warm all the time, but now that I have lost 80 pounds, I find that I am always cold, even though it may be 70 degrees outside! I get chilled easily. I am sure it is due to the weight loss, but I wondered if anyone else has the same symptoms!

Interesting!