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I'm back at work this week full days. The biggest concern is drinking fluids and 70-80 grams of protein. Really struggling, barely getting 56 grams. For dinner I had 2tps. cream potatoes 2tps. meatloaf could eat it all. Great taste.

Tales2913 I'm much better, yesterday I tried eating baked chicken(pureed) couldn't eat very much; switched to a Chike protein shake. I have not been drinking enough fluids lately. How are you proceeding these days?

I'll have to give it a try.

Kathy A I would suggest initially to stock-up in sugar-free Popsicles, chicken broth, sugar-free jello, pudding. Those are the things that helped to keep me hydrated during the 1st week post-op.

Your question relative to how long it will take to recover varies from person to person. I was sleeved on July 29th- I returned to work half days two weeks afterwards. My work does not require anything physical. It's the sitting all day that I was afraid of. Didn't want to risk blood clots. I have tried numerous proteins. My favorite right now is Chike, I've tried the Unjury but couldn't handle the after taste. I also like Opifast it comes already mixed just refrigerate and drink. This week I've bought this local deli soup chicken tortito and potato soup drained chunks out before eating, loved it, consumed 1/3 cup per meal. I drink crystal light in every water bottle. I hope this helps. Keep the faith and follow your doctor's orders. Keep in touch!

Hello Sisters I gave tried that protein shot fruit punch~ omg it was horrible. I felt sick the rest on the morning. I only drank half of it. I prefer Chike! it comes in various flavors~ Very Vanilla, Strawberry Burst and Banana Magic each contain 28 grams of protein. I mix it with 8oz. of skim milk shake it up, sometimes I place it in the freezer to make it colder. It's almost like a thin malt.

My energy comes and goes. The mornings are best for me. I drained by the afternoon. I going back to work 1/2 days fit this week.

Great news!

Have you tried Popsicles?

Did you skip phase III?

Mirabelle I coming along. The biggest issues are getting Proteins and Water. My new tummy still makes that funny sound shortly after drinking. I completely stopped taking pain meds. Ready to get back to work. How are you progressing?

Living Lean 13 how many calories are you trying to consume per day? Sent from my iPad using VST

I would like to say hello to all of my sleeved sisters. I was sleeved on July 29th and love the support.

I'm still on the phase II full liquids, start puréed after day 15. It's not so bad some thing I can eat are sugar free jello, Popsicles. Pudding, strained soup.

I just so excited that everyone's progressing on the right direction. I had my first checkup yesterday. I lost 12lbs so far. I still can't go back to work until next week. We're having major heat advisors with temp 99-100 with heat index 110. Yesterday I thought I was going to pass out after going from the mail box to the house. I struggling to get 70 grams of protein daily. Didn't make it yesterday. Drove yesterday for the first time.

Good luck with your surgery I tomorrow. Look forward to an update soon!

Wonderful! Keep up the great work. How much exercise are you getting daily?

Great job with hitting the 60-70 protein mark! Today was the 1st day managed to 56 oz. of protein. Feeling bloated all day.

Congrads on your major accomplishments! I was sleeved on the 29th of July. I purposely not gotten on the scales. I see my jeans sliding down and other clothing. My follow up appoint was rescheduled for tomorrow. I post an update after the visit. I pray that the results will be the same for me. Have you gone back to work yet?

I was sleeved 6 days ago. It dies get better with time. Remember, there's no stopping us now we've all be sleeved! My stomach still makes that weird sound.

I've been able to sleep on either side. Today, was the first day not tolerate a food item. My be I sipped to broth to fast. It came right back up after that I was fine. Does anyone have problems with smelling cooked food?

I would suggest straining the egg from the soup.

That's great! I was sleeved on July 29th and have had not had any meds. after bring released. It appears that I've developed a slight cough and congestion. Remember, I here in Miss. and the weather if extremely hot. Today I scheduled for full liquids. Has anyone tried egg drop soup? I'm planning to strain the eggs out if it.