Patti K

If you have a smart phone they have apps to help you eat slower. Look up bite timers. My doc says aeal should be no less than 20 and no more than 30 minutes. My timer is set for one minute between bites. Most of the time I am done before the 30 min mark as i am full. Portion Control stops overeating and the timer helps me slow it down! Hope that helps!

Your Dr should not be putting such ideas into your head. This is not an exact science. Everyone loses differently.

I madethis today, wanting some deviled eggs, and decided to switch up the mayo with hummus! I used spicy hummus and they were DELICIOUS!
4 eggs hardboiled
3-4 TBSP hummus (I used supremely spicy hummus by Sabra mixed up)
I TSP mustard
A teeny bit of mayo will help make it more creamy for those who like a more creamy filling
Slice eggs in half and combine yolks with hummus, mustard, and maybe mayo for filling. Fill egg whites. Consume!
I made it with 3 TBSP hummus and a tbsp miracle whip and 4 halves (or two eggs) was almost 14g of protein!!!!

For the last couple f days I have been eating a bit more two...but guess what! I lost 5 pounds in those two days! Since I had only lost 14 since PAT I felt my body finally felt satisfied and was able to release fat! Lol

For the last couple f days I have been eating a bit more two...but guess what! I lost 5 pounds in those two days! Since I had only lost 14 since PAT I felt my body finally felt satisfied and was able to release fat! Lol

I madethis today, wanting some deviled eggs, and decided to switch up the mayo with hummus! I used spicy hummus and they were DELICIOUS!
4 eggs hardboiled
3-4 TBSP hummus (I used supremely spicy hummus by Sabra mixed up)
I TSP mustard
A teeny bit of mayo will help make it more creamy for those who like a more creamy filling
Slice eggs in half and combine yolks with hummus, mustard, and maybe mayo for filling. Fill egg whites. Consume!
I made it with 3 TBSP hummus and a tbsp miracle whip and 4 halves (or two eggs) was almost 14g of protein!!!!

I madethis today, wanting some deviled eggs, and decided to switch up the mayo with hummus! I used spicy hummus and they were DELICIOUS!
4 eggs hardboiled
3-4 TBSP hummus (I used supremely spicy hummus by Sabra mixed up)
I TSP mustard
A teeny bit of mayo will help make it more creamy for those who like a more creamy filling
Slice eggs in half and combine yolks with hummus, mustard, and maybe mayo for filling. Fill egg whites. Consume!
I made it with 3 TBSP hummus and a tbsp miracle whip and 4 halves (or two eggs) was almost 14g of protein!!!!

I madethis today, wanting some deviled eggs, and decided to switch up the mayo with hummus! I used spicy hummus and they were DELICIOUS!
4 eggs hardboiled
3-4 TBSP hummus (I used supremely spicy hummus by Sabra mixed up)
I TSP mustard
A teeny bit of mayo will help make it more creamy for those who like a more creamy filling
Slice eggs in half and combine yolks with hummus, mustard, and maybe mayo for filling. Fill egg whites. Consume!
I made it with 3 TBSP hummus and a tbsp miracle whip and 4 halves (or two eggs) was almost 14g of protein!!!!

I madethis today, wanting some deviled eggs, and decided to switch up the mayo with hummus! I used spicy hummus and they were DELICIOUS!
4 eggs hardboiled
3-4 TBSP hummus (I used supremely spicy hummus by Sabra mixed up)
I TSP mustard
A teeny bit of mayo will help make it more creamy for those who like a more creamy filling
Slice eggs in half and combine yolks with hummus, mustard, and maybe mayo for filling. Fill egg whites. Consume!
I made it with 3 TBSP hummus and a tbsp miracle whip and 4 halves (or two eggs) was almost 14g of protein!!!!

I am on prilosec for 2 weeks. THREE MONTHS? Why is all these programs so different???

My taste has changed. I can taste sweeteners now and they taste chemically. Splenda is the only one I can stand and where before the sleeve I had 4 in a large McDonalds iced tea now I do 2-3.

I like Atkins chocolate. I am now 4 days post-op and doing well at home. Not missing food although it does still smell good to me (I have read that some people get sick from the smell). The only thing that hurts me going down is the acid-reducer. I am in pain for about 5-10 minutes from that. Water, cold and hot liquids, and shakes all go down fine. I am excited to see what I am losing (surgeon asked me to wait until post-op 2 week appt) and cannot wait for the incisions to be less painful (only the one hurts...had to be an inch longer in the inside due to my mega large liver and extra accessory spleen! I have like 1.5 spleens...weird). Lol

I have had few issues with liquids and tolerance. I have had no fatigue. I have not needed ine single nap! The only thing that hurts going down is the acid-reducer. I deal with discomfort for five to ten then I am off and running again. My legs are hurting from walking and using them more the get up and down as I am 4 days post op and still painful in the incision area. Doing well though and have been out of the house mostly! Feeling good!

I am surprised by the amount of vitamins! I am only required to take a multi once a day and a Vitamin D. I am now home and doing well! Amazed at how well I am doing.

Sitting here waiting for them to take me back to get undressed. So calm with just my mom and I here. Very nice. Wigging out on the inside but it is more relaxing that she isn't wigging out too....good luck, Sleev Buddies! See ya in the sleeved side!!!!

Sitting here waiting for them to take me back to get undressed. So calm with just my mom and I here. Very nice. Wigging out on the inside but it is more relaxing that she isn't wigging out too....good luck, Sleev Buddies! See ya in the sleeved side!!!!

Sitting and waiting for them to get me stripped and ready! Continuously having those "what am I getting myself into" thoughts but so ready to be not in pain, able to fit in seats, able to walk stairs, able to enjoy a good sunmer day, able to go to zoos and amusements parks without paying for it at night and the next few days....I am doing this for a reason.
Just psyching myself up folks. Thanks for listening....

Off tothe hospital!

Off tothe hospital!

Happy Sleeve-Eve to my fellow 31st-ers!!!

My hospital won't tell me my time until Tuesday evening. And why is it when i am about to go to surgery I get a massive infected ingrown hair? Awesome. Naked on the table and it is gonna shine like a beacon and blind the doctor and I am going to lose my spleen instead of my stomach. Trying to inject some humor in a situation that I am going to be embarrassed about...

My surgery is Weds too. You had a better preop diet than I did. 4 carbation instant breakfasts, one Protein Shake and one Protein Bar. No actual food! And after is two weeks of clear liquids! Only popscicles and broth and apple juice (low sugar) and Water and Vitamin water zero. That's what I bought anyways. Good luck!