Greeknugget

Great question! I've wondered this too.

For some reason I can drink a lot too.

However, I get really sick if I drink a Protein shake that fast.

It's not a problem if you can drink Water normally though, which I can for the most part.

I had a great recovery. Not a single problem. Woke up, walked for 40 minutes, and did again and again. I would do it again in a heartbeat! You'll do great.

I'm 15 days post op and absolutely exhausted. I go to work and then come home and need to sleep by 5:30 or 6. I'm just dog tired. I know it's the surgery as i used to have way more energy and I can't wait to be a full month out and for it to get better.

lawree,

I am curious as to how many calories you are getting in a day. I am 2 weeks out and only down 8 pounds. I have been getting my Protein and Water requirements in but only at about 400-500 calories per day. I have been at 250.2-250.4 for the last 6 days. So Im wondering if maybe I am not getting enough calories? Thanks! and congrats on your recovery, mine has been very smooth also!

I am in the same boat-- 15 days and 11 pounds down. But I lost ten on pre-op diet, so I am fine with it. As long as it's going, i don't care the pace! Good luck!

I also had a hernia repair, so may be different:

nothing over a pound of milk

no sex for 3 weeks

no swimming for 5

Yes. I get this way, especially if I've had more carbs. Protein helps me fight hunger. Also, I'm not working again yet so I have a lot of time to think. That's bad. I do think the pouch empties fast. Small meals a day are good.

I can totally see the difference! Great work!

I had the same problem with the funny smell from the Protein shakes. I tried several different brands, and they all were horrible. Not the taste, but the smell. I finally found one I love. It has no funny smell, or taste. I use Isopure Low Carb. I get it at GNC. I've only tried the dutch chocolate flavor, but I am sure the others are good too. I'm 3 months out and still do 2 shakes a day. I swear the Protein Shakes are the key to how fast I have lost. I'm down 72 pounds at 3 months. I think the Protein keeps me full, and keeps me from craving other foods.

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you weigh to start? Your loss is really motivating! WOW!

Thank you thank you! Both are great blogs!

M2G, your blog is great! I'm happy to add it to my feedly.

Thanks for all the sweet words! They help. It takes courage to share this journey publicly, but I hope it helps others.

So excited for 300 pounds down! Thanks for info!

To find blogs, I often just type in the title to google. The blog should be one of the first hits.

Your blog is a riot!

Thanks so much! I can't wait to follow yours. I LOVE LOVE LOVE blogs.

And yes, laugh away! It's hilarious!

Hi All,

What are you favorite VSG and WLS blogs? I've found a few:

beareatric

Bariatric Beginings

Chubby Mcghee

sleevers.wordpress.com

bariatricfoodie

Miles to go

and of course... theworldaccordingtoeggface

I also like mine, of course: greeknugget.blogspot.com. Today I wrote about my husband passing out and hitting his head on my IV stand!

But! I want more! Please share.

thanks!

I planned for everything.... except for my husband passing out after watching my drain removal! Ha!

More on that here, along with other post-op talk:

http://greeknugget.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-story-of-scarthur-or-dangers-of.html

In all seriousness, if your partner/family member is easily nauseous, maybe keep him/her out of the room when the drain is taken out!

Thinking of you! I had 2 ounces instead of 1.5 today and my back hurt sooo bad from the gas I had to walk around the neighborhood and breathe heavy through my nose. Was definitely sweating. Felt like dumping! No good! at least, we learn the lesson fast!

Are you on myfitnesspal?

This is so inspirational! I am 6 days out and having a rough hour-- first rough hour, so I know I'll be ok! I plan on avoiding all the sugar, fat and salt as well and hope it pays off! Thanks for sharing!

I had my surgery on the 11th and I'm not gonna lie to ya...I'm 3 days post-op and in pain, BUT, I have pain medicine, I walk (helps with pain), and I am following my surgeons instructions. However, none of that is stopping me from whinning, I'm a pain wimp! It hurts but everytime I hurt I tell myself how worth it that this surgery is. Everyday the pain has gotten less, I just wish I could poop but that's another story!!! Please don't let my comments about pain or anyone else's make you change your mind about having this surgery because I promise you once you have it and are on the mend you are going to be so happy...especially when the pounds start coming off and staying off!!!

Thinking of you! the pain does get better! I was two days ahead of you. I pooped today! Never thought I'd say that publically, but it was a huge deal and I lost 1.5 pounds from it! You can do this! You've got it. Hugs!

Yes what's the name of the Facebook group

We're September Sleevers 2013. But, it's hard to find since it's secret.

Send me your email addresses that you used to sign up and I'll add you!

I had mine on Monday. Everyday gets a little easier. Getting my 64 ounces of Water down is a challenge but so far so good. Overall, I'm pretty happy and super excited for what's to come

Monday here too! Have you tried sugar free pudding, custard or Jello? or Soup? I feel like I'll be ready for that in a few days. But it is hard to get liquids in!

I've added everyone that responded to the september group. I agree, sassy sleevers has all of kinds of patients-- people asking for permission to behave poorly as well as perfect patients that follow the book. Have to pick and choose for sure!

Wow! So motivating! I just had it done Monday. Cant wait to see the scale move

Sassy sleevers on Fb is great, and I have a separate September sleevers group. Just email me your address and I'll add you.

I had surgery Monday. Today is a great day, but it's still hard to get Protein and Water in. I'm on full liquids for a month and I don't think those include mashed potatoes or cottage cheese. But! I'm ok with that because it sounds horrible right now.

Anyone off pain meds? I think I will be by next week.

Hi All,

I just had surgery on Monday. It went great! I want to share with all of you as much as I can so I'm posting to my blog:

http://greeknugget.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-other-side.html

Tomorrow I'll talk about getting Protein, Water, walking in and then incisions, etc.

It's really not that bad! I also had a hernia repair and I'm feeling great just three days out!

So inspirational! Thanks for sharing. I'm day three and looking forward for the pain to pay off!