DonRodolfo

I recommend that you start a new thread asking this in the Mexico forum. Lots of people have had it there and you shouldn't have any issues getting your questions answered.

If you're talking about the visit to the hospital about a week before your surgery, at mine they took blood for labs and did a chest xray. They wanted to do an EKG but I told them I had had one in February by the cardiologist in the same building. They said they would get the result from him. I spent more time waiting to see different people than I did actually doing things. All in all, non-eventful.

The worst part of surgery for me was the first hour postop. Besides feeling groggy I felt a gas pain that would not go away. As soon as they started giving me painkillers it got better. From the point that I got to my room it got better by the day. One thing I want to leave you with: don't fret at any weight you gain in the hospital. I gained 6lbs and freaked out . A week postop and the 6lbs and a little more are gone.

Sorry, I don't think there's any such thing as a protein capsule. But you must figure out a way to get that protein in or it's going to be a rough road. Might I suggest some Unjury UNFLAVORED protein mixed into some Crystal Light? Also, the Syntrax nectar brand has many "fruit" flavors you could try. I'm particularly fond on the "Roadside Lemonade" and "Caribbean Cooler" (tastes like Pina Colada) flavors. I'm just curious - did you have a 2 week preop liquid-only diet or were you allowed to eat anything you wanted until the last minute?

Anyone else get this private message from Faith010?

All message boards have spammers - but this one was really bad at it!

My doctor required that I used Bariatric Advantage brand shakes preop (I had to buy them from him ) but I was free to use whatever I liked after surgery.

Stay away from New whey protein shots. 1) your body can't use that much protein at one time and 2) New Whey uses collagen protein which is considered incomplete. There are lots of threads here at VST discussing this. There is a product called Yes Whey - it tastes much better and only has about 23g of protein - the good kind.

You're not trying to drink them as fast as you did preop, are you?

After a day like today here at VST, not sure what is worse - a virtual STD or being accused of being preachy and judgmental :lol:

Do you think she would have been impressed at the size of my incentive spirometer?

Was hoping to have a little fun at her expense tonight.

Darn it - I started a new thread in her honor http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/82235-my-name-is-faith-am-21-years-old-girlwe-made-to-be-together-forever/

WTH?! I thought Faith was my special friend. She messaged me and everything! I've reported that post in several threads but no response.

Try some psyllium Fiber (metamucil) instead, it helped me with constipation during my 2 week preop diet.

I don't think you have anything to be worried about. My surgeons office made it seem like this happens sometimes and it just means you'll have to take an iron supplement. One thing to keep in mind is that you can't take the iron supplement and your Calcium citrate at the same time because they cancel each other out. Otherwise, you'll be fine.

I've never experienced this, but I thank you for posting it just in case something similar happens to me.

I am the poster child of why you shouldn't weigh everyday. On my 2 week preop diet, I started out losing 2lbs per week the first week, stalled, slowed down to 1lb per week, and stalled again until surgery. To add insult to injury, I gained 6 pounds in the 24 hours I was in the hospital :o I got sleeved 5/28 - today is the first day I've seen decent weight loss in awhile. I lost 5lbs since yesterday. There are 3500 calories in a pound. I've been in calorie deficit since the start of my 2 week preop diet but there's just no way I had a 17500 calorie deficit yesterday . I weigh myself everyday since the start of the 2 week preop diet because I wanted to see how my weight would fluctuate. The weight you see in my ticket is current as of the last Friday which I consider my official weight day.

My surgeons office said I could either mix the powder with milk OR blend the powder with fruit and Water but not both milk and fruit because it would be too many carbs. I opted for milk only as it was easier and more convenient at work.

Great job at the catchy thread title lol!

I read about those too but I didn't get one. I only got that obnoxious medicine ball - I felt like a St. Bernard wearing that thing around my neck.

A few weeks after surgery, maybe. But at first you would have to crush it to take it. After having tried them, I prefer the chewable Vitamins.

I find the froth annoying, but otherwise Roadside Lemonade is one of my favorite flavors. I do it and my other favorites at 8 oz water per scoop.

I got sleeved last Tuesday 5/28. My doctor discharged me on full liquids. I get the occasional hunger pang but it goes away within 30 seconds on it's own.