Slurpee_girl

Just got my date, September 24th. Anyone else?

Also, start cutting other sources of caffeine...chocolate, tea, cokes, etc. I've never had a caffeine headache after I cleaned it out of my system and it feels great.

My suggestion is to start "cutting" your caffeine way before your surgery. Start mixing in more decaf into your coffee...then half caff, then go to all decaf well before your surgery. You may find then you can give up the 'ritual' of drinking coffee since you aren't getting the caffeine high anymore...another good idea before surgery. Replace with drinking water, or mio, G2, etc. which WILL be part of your life post. I was a major caffeine addict pre surgery...we are talking quad espresso shots at Starbucks plus 2-3cups of coffee a day.

Hi Scorpion, Yes, stalls are very common...I've been through three so far. Just our bodies trying to take a break and catch up. Just keeping doing the right thing and it will pass. I never lost as fast as pre-op and immediately post surgery after the first month..but slow and steady wins the race... And your skin doesn't sag as much in my opinion. I put neosporin on my scars for awhile, but nothing now....they seem to still be getting better with time. I haven't had any real hair loss issues yet, and I take Biotin every day. I don't take an iron supplement....don't know why...doctor didn't recommend for me. Hope that helps. Just stick with the plan, stay focused, and it WILL work. Good luck.

I'll join...better late than never.

Ok. I'll play this challenge... Better late than never. For the remainder of the month I will try the plank challenge and to get 40 miles walked. Additionally, do 40 crunches every day. Wish me luck.

Never mind. Just saw GG plank post. Thanks.

Can you tell me what a planking challeng is? Sounds interesting.

Everyone looks awesome. Now I just need a reason to dress up ( and a new dress) so I can play!!! Congrats everyone!

Hang I there. Stalls are common. I'm at about the same rate if loss as you and hit a stall over thanksgiving but have lost a few lbs in the past 10 days. ,

I'm not sure about the artificial sweetener but the only protein I can handle is the premier protein shakes chocolate. I hope you find something that works for you.

I'm not a doctor, but I don't think you've done any damage to your sleeve. I think you would be able to tell. I would try and go back to your doctors recommendation, but don't worry yourself about what you ate...I've seen lots of posts from people that were on puréeds after day 3!

I struggled with the same depressing comparisons since I had less to lose.i downloaded an app called Get-2-Goal for my iPad that really helped.

I.m there with you. I still crave food, not as bad...but sadly still do.

I.m there with you. I still crave food, not as bad...but sadly still do.

That's awesome. I like your attitude and approach.

Thanks for all the protein ideas!

Does anyone have any good protein shake recipes or advice? I bought a bunch of Unjury powders in different flavors but can't seem to get away from my Premier protein shakes from Costco. I don't want to waste the powders. Any suggestions?

I'm a bad example but i eat protein meats first... Ground beef with lots of crushed tomatoes ( spaghetti sauce), salmon, cheese, Greek yogurt, chicken, hummus, guac, tomato soup, meatballs, cauliflower mushed up, eggs. My Nut said I can eat most any protein/veg as long as it's soft and I chew it up good.

I got my surgery on Sept. 24. Was down to 213 DOS ( lost 10 pre-op). One month out I lost 19lbs (196), 5 weeks out lost total 23 lbs. now I'm in a stall.

Hi all. I'm grateful that I don't seem to have any major issues. I worry more that I'm going to eat too much and not lose. I'm a snacker and nothing seems to upset my stomach so it's a mind over matter challenge to not snack on sweets or bad carbs. I hope the willpower lasts long term, I've already cheated enough times to make me feel quite guilty and depressed.

Lory, I had to ask for a tablet pain med that I could crush (liquid made me vomit) I hide it in a tiny teaspoon of Greek yogurt. ( I know it's not clear but figured it is better than dry heaving my guys out) I'd also recommend gas x strips? Lots of walking, and a heating pad or microwaveable PEAS from The drug store. I put the hot PEAS pouch where I had gas and it helped. Good luck and I hope for some relief for you soon.