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I just get swiss miss no sugar added and use unjury unflavored protein...this got me thru my first 2 weeks post op lol

They gave me a binder which worked great under my pants for about 5 days than once swelling was down it was not comfy but still needed some thing so I got one of those Kimora body things, it feels wonderful almost like a little hug on my tummy..im almost 3 weeks out and although my pants are not real tight I slide the band down a bit once I sit....you would think compression is not the answer but it feels good and kinda evens out the pressure of the pants band if that makes sense

Congrats UK, great attitude also keep up the good work...thank you for posting in lbs and stones also

Try also a smaller fork and spoon for awhile, I use cocktail ones cause the fork is pointed more than toddler ones. This is training me to take smaller bites in turn longer to eat. Also maybe set your alarm and have something to eat every 3 hours even if just a small snack so you dont get so hungry. Carry some nuts, jerky, protein bar or something in your purse or car for those times your out and about..good luck it does take time just keep working at it you will do it!

Keep in mind also your tummy is still healing and a little numb, this is why its important not to eat more than your doctor and NUT recommend at this point...follow your plan and test your new sleeve later on down the road

I slept in vlf recliner or propped up in bed for first 5 or 6 days I cant do back and didnt want to get stuck in bed like a turtle lol at 2 weeks I could do sides now almost 3 weeks out still a little tender but can almost sleep in my normal position

Wow looking great and yes nice to put a face to the personality!

I had surgery 10/30 I have had a hard time getting my water in only because no matter how I tried it, it hurt. My hubby went aye bought me almost every brand on the shelf and I discovered Smart Water does not hurt so I am now able to get 6 to 8 glasses in. If your drinking to fast try a toddler sippy cup. Also broth counts toward your water so maybe add a cup of that a day. As long as you dont feel dehydrated and getting some water in and your shakes you should be fine as you work on this

Keep in mind also for the most part when we go for this surgery we are not sick and since most of us have been preparing with diet and exercise our bodies are pretty healthy so your bounce back will be quicker, I had surgery on a Wed up and walking with hubby couple hours after and went home about 24 hours after. By sunday most of my gas pain was gone, other than tummy being a bit tender I felt great

I was told min of 60, im little over 2 weeks and getting about 80 to 90 a day

How long you in for? I was only there little over 24 hours...between getting poked and walking and napping you dont have time for much lol ...good luck!

Well that makes sense fortunately my job only allows me to weigh once a week as I am only home once a week lol I went thru a few scales before I found a decent on and it alwy seems to match my doctors not so high tech one lol ....Im sure you have done great!

O ya GNC Total Lean...I got the pumpkin spice and strawberry...one of the better strawberries not overly sweet

Second the premier shakes...ready to drink, 30 grams of protein...only have chocolate and vanilla, I add stuff to them to change up the flavors

silly question and Just curious but dont you have a scale? Or some place else you could weigh at? I would go nuts by now not knowing lol

I just order my second container from unjury since 10/30 lol you can add it to just about anything just watch the temp not to go over 140, if you look at unjury site they have a lot of recipes for this stage ...if you dont add it to a stronger flavor something you may taste it a bit...like I used sf cheesecake pudding and it was eh but than added it to pistachio and was much better

Walking is whats best, my surgery was 10/30 I started to get relief about day 5 when I started passing at both ends lol doctor did offer me a RX for gas but I didnt fill it

O ok, very pretty area...I go to the not so pretty areas lol Montebello, Carson, Long Beach but I do enjoy the weather!

Welcome you walk find a lot of awesome people on here ready and willing to help with your questions! Congrats on your new life

O what part of S Cali? I travel there almost every week, on my way there right now as matter of fact I shall give you toot and a wave lol

Your tummy will be pumped full of gas to expand so they have room, as the gas starts to move out it tends to move up towards your shoulder....I am 2 weeks out had gas pains for about 3 days but it didnt move into my shoulder ..your doctor with give you something for gas or just suck on a lot of gas x strips lol

Im only little over 2 weeks out along with my protein shakes I can have egg, cottage cheese, yogurt and ricotta cheese.. I dont mind my shakes but I am ready to move on...I average 95 grams of protein day ..I use Premier Protein ready to drink shakes at 30 grams each, also sf hot chocolate with scoop of unflavored protein, I make sf pudding with unflavored protein, I use Fage or Dannon light and fit greek blended no chunks. I also do the unjury chicken soup but between pre op and post its getting old...I make baked ricotta as my warm meal it taste like heaven right now lol

Thats very normal, I think pretty much all of us think that, feel that and do that lol the week before my pre op I gained 4lbs from the O man not having this again for awhile if ever syndrome lol but on my 2 week liquids I lost 12 and I am now 17 days out from surgery and have lost 17lbs! So enjoy your few treats, get your mind all ready for your pre op, you will do great and you will lose! Good luck to you!

Basically picture your sleeve...at the bottom of your sleeve is a flap..when you eat nice proteins it triggers that flap to close in turn filling up your sleeve, that is why you are told protein first than veggie and carbs if any room, sliders, called such cause they just slide on thru and dont trigger that little flap....these foods if eaten should be done so in moderation

Thanksgiving is not all about the food, id much rather spend the day with the one I love and enjoy that time..I will be on liquids, cottage cheese, ricotta and eggs but not stressed about it because I will to busy enjoying my time...I have planned a small dinner for him and I will have baked ricotta..