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I use these to fill it up and then dispose of everything else for the meal. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Y4Z7NS/ref=oh_details_o04_s02_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Next step when I go out to eat will be to use these. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K9WTLO/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 it seems to be working for me.

I think of it like we are herd animals. When you are with the pack all is well. If you get too much farther ahead (financially, health, happiness) everyone tries to pull you back to the pack. If you get beaten down. injured, diseased, people would like you back in the pack - they feel bad and want you with the herd. If you require social acceptance doing amazing and awesome things (financial, health, other) becomes difficult as a result of the herd wanting its herd self reassured they are ok in their mediocrity. Or it's just me, could be that too.

Like the OP my pre-OP was a bit annoying but not terrible. Protein shakes became my friend. yes, the quality of the shake for taste makes a difference. Luckily my tastes did not change from pre to post surgery - still like the chocolate Premier Protein Shakes.

Well done! Keep it up.

I will try that.....thank you

Premier protein chocolate has my ENTIRE family now using them for a meal - reasonably close in taste/texture to chocolate milk.

Same issue here. Pain is instructive though. Gotta keep working on it, right?

Either way, be careful. Everyone is different. A slow loser is still a loser. YMMV = your mileage may vary holds true for this as in most things in life. Why the hurry? It took years to get this fat....is it reasonable to assume you will lose it quickly? Is it healthier to lose it slowly or quickly? Can you love yourself enough to do what is right and then let it be knowing you followed the rules and did your level best? What if you are within the averages and only lose 60-70% of your excess weight? Does this mean you are a failure to you? Why? Are your expectations realistic? WLS is not a magic pill or a magic wand waved at our fatness to be disappeared. I started at 334, lost 24 prior to surgery eating 1200-1500kcal and some exercise. Lost 22lbs in the last 20 days since Dec 24 (surgery date). The problem with you applying my numbers to you is this does not apply to any other human than me. Yay me....but, have I fixed my mental issues that go along with my weight - working on it. Almost all of us here need to get our heads right. We are seriously f*&ked up in our fantasies/nightmares about our bodies / weight. This sleeve is working fantastic right now for me. It too can help you. It will not cure the problem we have between our ears.....we will have to fix that to get healthy in every way.

This line makes me suggest something... Try exercising less and eating more. Try a little more Protein. Use a Protein Drink maybe for the calories and protein. How is your sleep? This can have an effect. How much did you lose in what timeframe prior to surgery? What are the details, they matter? Sometimes pushing harder may cause the body to go into preservation mode. The good news is if we have a famine people like you and I will be the last to die from starvation..........

I would think a Quest bar for breakfast would work. Also, Premier Nutrition Protein shakes. Isopure clear drinks as a snack. Both have infinite shelf life. Cream Soups in can or homemade and then frozen. Add scoop unflavored Protein powder. Tuna, chicken, Crab in a can. broth in small cans to add to make

Seriously inspirational. Thank you for posting.

It is fairly normal from what I see in scouring these forums. Some escape this but I know I did not completely - I hit a wall and need to nap or seriously rest. As always, check in with Doctor - do not diagnose this yourself - this was/is serious surgery.

Yes, if needed you may want to consider a 10-20g (will have to experiment) carb loading prior or during the workout - Maybe try sipping the G2 Gatorade - small amount of sugars in it. It should stabilize things should you desire to do so. I am assuming you are a recovering diabetic. If so, consistency of workout and carb levels is what is best for us. Blood Sugars going too low causes problems. Exercising induces hunger. Take it slow and easy for your body and your ability to detect what your body needs.

Personally I am trying not to focus on the vanity looks component. i did this for health reasons. it is merely a positive bonus side effect to look better.

Exercise causes hunger to increase to replenish calories lost. If you eat your Protein first, eat up without guilt after all without the nutrients your body cannot rebuild properly.

I was Sleeved on 12/24 HW 334 SW 310 CW 290 (20 lb loss in 17 days) My PCP was doing cartwheels he was so happy where my health is going.

1/3 305 Goal 290 Today's 1/10 weight 290 errr, goal achieved?! Maybe we will revise it by 5 lbs - Stall is due so might as well plan on it. New valentine goal 285

4 months it included learning quite abit. I was between Ariel Ortiz and Alberto Aceves. Both higher than most but both have done thousands like these.

I6 days post op The last 7 days average: 648 calories 20% CHO, 55% Protein, 25% fat 33 CHO 89 Protein 18 Fat

16 days post-op.

Fantastic. Way to go! I too did the sleeve for diabetes AND super high blood pressure. I was on two max dosage BetaBlockers now only on one. My overall goal is to get off all the meds. Thank you for posting. i will keep on working the sleeve.

*waves from Appleton*

Probably best advice ever for everyone regardless of surgery chosen. Thank you

God and a lot of paperwork that is... Congratz, This is the start of a new life if you work the sleeve.

I had my hiatial hernia identified in the swirling ride-o-death on the table with liquid chalk wanting to come up. The bonus was I had a two-fer - they fixed that too. I did go for broke and ask "hey, why not just rip that gallbladder out so I can maximize my dollar value"....they didn't laugh as they said no. No sense of humor.