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I know this is a few years old, but ran into this in a google search -- thank you for posting.......I have a protein each day, and needs some variety.

Recently we were on vacation, and while walking in a quaint shopping district, I notice a woman's reflection out of the corner of my eye......I did a double take when I realized.......that's MY reflection. My poor husband....I stop and ask "do I really look like that?" He puts his arm around my shoulder, smiles, and kisses the top of my head I'm wearing 12's and 14's, loving it and being able to easily find clothes I like that fit, love being able to move easier, in less pain......I even wore a bathing suit and swam in public while on vacation LOL Even with my bat wings and flabby thighs.......it's all good.............BUT....... Somehow I'm still trying to shake that larger image of myself that is tatoo'd on my brain -- like everything else, I'm a work in progress, I guess....

HELLO right back at ya! Congratulations.....and what a positive note......I was a few months shy of my 50th birthday when i had the sleeve.....that was 10 months ago, I'm 90 pounds lighter, and feeling fabulous........I only wish I had done this years ago........I had thought about WLS for a number of years, but wasn't comfortable with gastric bypass or lap band, however, when I saw a friend I hadn't seen in years who looked fabulous....a sleeve success story....and told me what she had done, I started researching the surgery and approval process right away....so glad I did....Wishing you all the best!

On a similar path....Surgery 8/6 and down 80 pounds....we are on a 2 week vacation -- a very active vacation; hoping that the scales will stay or go down when I get back home........not happy I can't weigh myself LOL Can I just say this is the best vacation I've had in years? Can do so many things -- we were on a horseback trail in the mountains, and was asked "are you feeling adventurous?" HELL YEAH! And we went on an amazing trail -- haven't been on a horse in 32 years..................have done so many things I thought I never could......nice to be able to jump into things and not worry "can I do it" or "will I fit" yada yada........ Be healthy and happy everyone!

Thanks everyone! Glad to hear others were recommended the 1 Protein supplement a day as well.

My doctor's expectation is that I have a Protein supplement (drink) every day for the rest of my life -- which I have no problem---found some very yummie Protein Drink ideas.....plus I'm not a picky eater LOL.........but was wondering if others' doctors have the same requirements...... I've been going to a support group that's closer to my home than my surgeon's support group. This practice is just starting to do VSG (I'm like the resident sleever in the group LOL).......this particular practice/doctor wants their patients to get protein strictly from real food sources (as opposed to a protein drink). So it can be an odd situation during our support group since our surgeons have different expectations. When I tell people I have a protein drink every day, they are a little surprised because I'm 8 months out. So, I'm wondering, fellow sleevers, what is your doctor's point of view about protein sources for the long haul once you are on full foods. Thanks!

I am 8 months out......my husband and one sibling know......have not told my parents or other family members.......I don't regret that decision, but it isn't always easy.

Madam R. said it all best, especially "you're not alone".....I'm much further out and still deal with my demons.......the surgery doesn't fix what's going on in our heads (at least mine didn't LOL) Good for you for being proactive about it!

Such good advice! I'm 8 months out and a whole egg would be a struggle (but I know someone who could eat a whole egg much sooner than I could) I hit the 80 pound mark and the "little bit of this is OK".....it isn't......back to the basics. Thank you for this!

once a day...first thing in the morning...I'm afraid my family has done this our entire lives, even @ our heaviest & @ our skinniest.

Valann, Welcome! Everyone has their own likes/dislikes......I'm a huge fan of unjury and premier protein ready to drink pouches.....they are not thick like a shake, but rather like chocolate milk---I can't get down thick shakes but I also mix it up a bit......for now I'm making a spiced pumpkin latte using the vanilla premier Protein drink as my base.....there are a lot of recipes on here and online in general...

I had my sleeve just before my 50th birthday..............and my life has never been the same (In very good ways)....no regrets.

At 49, I was having a lot of health issues due to my weight, and looking down the road I could see the quality of life was going to be grim if I didn't get this under control.....being with my hubby for 30+ years, this is not something he signed on for oh so many years ago............but he loves me. I didn't want the Gastric Bypass because of the mal absorption issue combined with a mineral deficiency my family has. I didn't want the band as I had heard of slippages and other problems. Met someone who had the sleeve, and I started researching.......and here I am a very happy sleeved girl.

I'm 7 months out, and don't feel it at all....initially I did, but I can't remember how long it lasted......I'm thinking at 3 weeks old, your sleeve may still be healing from the surgery...but if it is a problem, ask your surgeon about it.

Super quick question for my fellow sleevers..........For breakfast I ate an entire container of yogurt (I was doing a bad thing, eating at my desk while I was working, so it was probably over a 20 minute period).......it seems like a lot at one setting (5 oz)........is that anyone's normal now, or is that a lot? I didn't feel full nor feel the restriction (I'm loving my sleeve....but miss the 2 or 3 month mark where you could only eat a bite or two LOL) I had a little freak out this morning when I got on the scales, and it looked like I had gained 10 pounds........then I put my glasses on and everything is good except my eyesight LOL .....PHEW!