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Sleeved May 28 2013 at 209 Size 16W Today Jan 31 146 Size 6 Bra ws 42DD today 38D (thank Gawd!) So wish I would have done this years ago! Good Job everyone and here is to a GREAT 2014!

Just sad I didn't do it SOONER!

4 weeks out (May 28th Surgery date) down 30lbs weighed in this morning 177.6. Very pleased so far.

Okay, was sleeved May 28 so almost 4 weeks. Husband bought me this kickass blender and said I should have more fun with coming up with new shake ideas.... So, here's what I did; 1/2 cup egg white (5p/100cal) 1 scoop New Whey Vanilla (30p/100cal) 2 scoop Ensira Chocolate (24p/200cal) 1 cup Greek yogurt plain (23p/120cal) 1 cup Almond milk Unsweetned Vanilla (1p/30 cal) 1 Tsp Chocolate SF pudding mix and 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 banana I figure this is 83 to 85 Protein and 550 cal. Since I'm only 4 weeks out and still liquid/soft food only and I thought this was a sure thing. Thoughts please..... need to know if this is good idea. I plan on using the SF pudding and jello mixes for flavor fun

Thank you! Yes I start drinking this around 6am and finish around 11:30. The no fat cottage cheese is about 3 Tsp (about all I can deal with) just really not hungry yet but KNOW I must get the vitamins and proteins to maintain health. I could easily split this drink in two for morning and some for afternoon. Its just I don't get any other solids till after July 1st (per Dr.) then I intend to back way off this drink and let solids foods start counting. I thought I was was suppose to take in at least 600 cal a day? Guess I read or understood that wrong. Love this site for claifications

Ok I can chuck the banana. I'm not a chocolate fan (but can do it) I like using the SF Banana pudding mix (1 Tsp) and I really like the SF Strawberry Jello mix (1Tsp) with 4 real strawberries and of course the base is all Vanilla powders. I've done Lime and Orange too Yummy

I make this when I make his pot of coffee. I sip on it most of the morning. For lunch I try No Fat Cottage cheese and snack I do SF jello cup. I'm not on solids yet so yeah it is kinda my only meal that and an Ocean of Water (YUK)

I have read many stories of hairloss and or thinning from 3 months out to stopping around 6 to 7mo. Do ALL experience this? I get over 80 proteins a day and take Biotin 10,000 mcg plus all post op prescriptions. I understand balding won't occur but thinning. Just trying to brace for the storm>

I'm so lost! Feeling a bit "dumb" at this point. Surgery was May 28th. 25 pounds down so far YEAH! HOWEVER, solid foods can begin July 1st for me (per Dr.) I guess I thought we could eat "normal food" just a lot smaller portions and of course keeping proteins and calories and Sat fats in mind. I have bought 3 cook books for "Life after Surgery" and I see that using different spices and fat free sour cream, almond milk etc is what I will do but I'm I missing something? Are we to aim at ALL sugar free Fat free etc??? and what heck cheese(s) falls into that category? What about pasta? I went blind reading all the boxes in the pasta aisle. More than ready to leave the all liquid diet SO MISSING FLAVORS (will never drink Chocolate or strawberry shakes AGAIN!) however at least I know what Im aiming at everyday. Getting scarred for July 1st. Here I thought I'd have a Sea Scallop that day...NOT!

What she gave me was Trans Fat: 0 Sat Fat less than 8 Cholesterol less than 200mg serving. I figure the veggie burger route and steamed veggies, would be a step in correct direction. PLUS this 2 to 3oz BUILT IN control system hee hee can't hurt.

Sleeved on May 28th down 11 pounds from surgery weight. When I started pre op at 207 today 183 so I feel all is going well. No real complaints to speak of. All seems to be healing well. Solids begin July 1st for me and that has me label reading and trying to be prepared for that. Wish I would have done this along time ago!

Fantastic! Looking forward to my journey as well. I am 15 days post op and started treadmill 3 days ago. Only doing a mile at 3.5 for 24 mins next week would love to go to 1.5 and so on. Are you experiencing any "new" symtoms at this stage? (Hair loss, food staying down, head aches etc)

Now thats good news.! I have thick hair but not looking forward to that part at all! So much for this long bob haircut hee hee Thanks Girls!