Amy373

Down 18.3 including preop. I ate refried Beans all day today w cheese and Greek yogurt! Yummy! So much better than Protein shakes. Doc says he would like 55 grams of protein. And at least 20 oz Water. Interested in what other docs want for consumption?

Laura Do u remember what u did 1-2 weeks post op with liquid purée phase?!?

Hi Ladies I was wondering if u could join your thread? I know it's open. But my original surgery date was April 16th but I chickened out (my nerves were thro the roof) and rescheduled for May 1st. I have been follow u girls all along and now keep coming back to your thread to learn and see how everyone is doing! I am 1 week post op and not had any troubles at all until yesterday when the thought of one more Protein shake makes me gag! So sick of fake sugar free! Bluck:/- anyway so starting on purée 1. 249 highest 5'11" 2. 240 3. 231.8 4. Accomplishment-getting Vitamins in 5. Goal-Get walking-I have been active everyday. Couch time is getting less and less everyday:) Anyone else seem crabby around dinner time? Yikes, I need to disappear about that time!

So the people who have stuck w the diet. What are there main strengths? Food? I'm 7 days out and gag at the no sugar-fake sugar food. Any advice?!!??

Measure yourself!! Your inches lost will keep your spirits Up!!!

Today was day 6 post surgery for me. Today the protein shakes were making me gag! Yuck just sick of the fake sugar sweetness! I called Nut and she said I could blend up some potato broc soup w some 2%. It was delish! Only could eat 1/4 cup but so satisfying:) Is anyone else having probs w this fake sugar thing? Even though I am overweight! I have always ate whole foods and try to stay from processed, sugar free, and fat free foods. I just used to eat to much of healthy foods.

They say water goes right thru the sleeve. I bet the past few days you were swollen and it had harder time going down. Now swelling is down. And I wouldn't worry when u introduce a little thicker stuff it doesn't slide down so fast. That is why they don't want any fluids 30 minutes after u eat. That's my thoughts anyway. Ha

I have off until May 19. I substitute teach and bar tend 2-3 shifts a week. I feel like I could go back to subbing next week but...last week lots of strep and flu bugs going around. So gonna stay home. But if I had a desk job I think I would be 100% ready next Monday. How about u?

Ok A lot of info but did anyone else get Aunt Flo when they got home from hospital? Great surprise from stress on body. N has anyone had a #2? Ha sorry but u all are the only ones on same page as me:)

jodyjenson Wow yum! Today I couldn't bare to sallow another sip of protein powder???? soo sweet! I'm going to call doc and see if I can change up my full liquids. Yours sounds less sugary sweet n sweet!

Ohhh I love that dress!!!!

Today is 6 days for me. And I feel I have had the same good luck as u:))) Hip hip hooray for us:) Lucky u 12 pounds!! I have only lost 3.7. How much protein have u been able to get in? Today I am shooting for 4 carnation shakes-w injury 1tbsp-and 2% milk. What are u drinking?

Wow! That would be scary! Are u going to call doc?

How are u girls doing?

When can I go for a mile walk? Tomorrow is 5 days and I could have went today but hubby wouldn't let me. Ha He worries. Got me thinking if I feel good can I do what feels ok? Or can I hurt my stomach?

I'm day 3 post op. Worried cause I didn't have one bit of trouble drinking 11oz. Premier Protein shake. Ya I had some bubbles in tummy and rumbling. But otherwise no prob.

And 37 years old:(

Solon Springs, Wisconsin I have 3 kids and married for 11 years.

Thank u! Everyone!!! I wish I could meet u all in person. I like/love u all so much already. Having complete strangers comfort u in a time of need is truly amazing!!!

Height 5' 11" HW 273 SW 241 3days post op 249 Goal 180

I'm assuming up 9 from all the fluids they pump in u so u don't get dehydrated. I shouldn't have even stepped on scale cause my feet n hands are so swollen. But hoping to keep myself off the scale for a few days! N than bam results!

I'm drinking Primer Protein chocolate pre made from Sams. And carnation instant breakfast w 2% skim n unjury protein. I bet the swelling will go down in a week or so. The gurgling could hang around for a few months. Thank you so much for all your replies. Tomorrow I'm gonna take less medicine, sip slower, n relax more:)

Scale says up 9 pounds!

Hi im a May 1st sleever. 1st day home. No probs w fluids-nausua-gas. But got on scale and up 9 pds. Laying in bed right now thinking I feel 100% normal. Drank 20 oz protein and 20+water! What's wrong? Did they not take it out?

Good thinking Becky! But don't most people have Lortab after surgery?