lachellove

I'm in Sacramento, I am 3 weeks post op from the RNY, I didn't have the sleeve but can I still be in the club? ????lol

I am looking for a good supportive group of friends. I'm kind of on my own with the surgery. I was 373 last August and lost about 65 pounds before surgery, on the day of my surgery I was 293, today I am 281, I have kaiser and I love my surgeon dr. Gary Grinburg!

welcome. You sure can. Congrats on your weight loss so far.

Protein is so important my surgeon overrode my NUT and allowed us Premier Protein during the clear liquid phase. He said there is no physical reason we couldn't get three a day as soon as we were cleared for liquids.< /p>

In large part I credit getting in enough Protein for the relative ease of my recovery.

From what I learned from my surgeon early in your recovery getting in enough protein is much more critical to both recovery and weight loss than limiting calories.

I agree right now I am not getting enough

I wonder if cottage cheese is to soon or something I'm really aching lol. I've been holding out. It's soooo hard I'm only one week post op

Girl im still on Protein Shakes, Jello, broth, and Popsicles until I go for my 10 day on Tuesday. Then I get to move up to the cottage cheese, refried Beans and such.

. I still have 5 days til I see my surgeon I can't eat til nothing til then sucks but as hard as it is the only reason why I won't eat is from fear of something going wrong

You are not alone im everywhere and trying so hard to fix it. On top of being tired.

@@lachellove Verrry common....it's the gas pain...

you need to walk walk walk...give it a chance to work it's way out...

Unfortunately there isn't anything you can do other than that as far as I know...nothing else worked for me ... not heating pad not ice pack ...

it's just something you have to work through...

and you will!!!

Hang in there!!!

. Thanks the pain doesn't bother me I'm just glad it's gas and nothing more lol.

I'm having shoulder pain on the left side .. No other symptoms one week post op anyone else have or had this ... Could it be a leak? I emailed my doc he didn't seem that concerned

I wonder if cottage cheese is to soon or something I'm really aching lol. I've been holding out. It's soooo hard I'm only one week post op

My left shoulder hurt. No other symptoms so I have a leak

Hi I wasn't just sleeved but I could bring a lot to the group.

I am also a cHristian looking for fellowship

Was sleeved July 14th 2014. I have lost 95 pounds, I have another 30 to go beforE goal. I would not chanGe a thing, it's the best decision I have ever made.

. Welcome we need all the support. It's so better when there's more .. Congrats on your weight loss so far. I know it wasn't easy. I'm have a hard time on just liquid .. How much can you eat?

Hi everybody, thanks for the welcome,

I really have never liked Breakfast and I don't recommend skipping it, but it makes me ill to eat it so I skip, lunch is a half sandwich most days of some Protein, either ham cheese or tuna fish salad. I often might have a salad as I can eat that if I spread it out over 35 minutes or so. I dip my salad into dressing so I can bag and save it if I become full.

I snack around three, sometimes this is my worst moment of he day,

It's before dinner so I crave chips but often there are none (good if I can't find any)

Another half sandwich was suggested by my nutritionist to keep me satisfied till dinner.< /p>

I eat a medium sized plate of food now for dinner. Usually 4 ounces of some meat a veggie and small salad. I never finish the salad but I try to finish the Protein.< /p>

I also eat dessert though I don't recommend it till about 6 months out.

My nutritionist works out my plan for me every 3 months or so.

I really struggle with sugar cravings and only put stevia in my coffee

and tea. That has helped quite a bit.

For me if I track, I gain weight,. I am being honest with you here,

the more I do normal, the better my weight loss goes along.

I am now off my BP mess my muscle relaxants and

any and all pain med's except a tramadol for aches when I return from PT.

No more CPap machines in my life anymore as well

I feel le a new woman really. I have had to replace my

wardrobe and it's a joy to shop again right off the rack!

I am in a size extra large and that's a great step from a 3x!

Still going, still happy! Still thankful for the decision I made, thanking

The Lord for each new day!

Hope this helps, please Ask any questions you like

Kathy

. Sounds wonderful. I'm only 7 days post op I just want to eat again. Lol

You are going through a lot right now girl. Emotions are high and not very well regulated. I pray for patience, strength, and understanding during this difficult time. In Gods name.

. Amen thank you .. I receive it.

@@lachellove I will be praying for you but I will also encourage you to pray for your husband. Take it to the Lord! In addition to that, when I feel my husband and I growing distant I pray that the lord would create the desire in our hearts that he did when we were dating. Believe me it WORKS!!! Our Lord is a mighty and powerful God and does all good things for the benefit of his children.

. Yea that's the first and last thing I do everyday is pray for him. I wanted to be the first to talk to him I just don't know what words to say. God is awesome and I know he is the only one that can change him. I just hope he acts soon. My husband needs him to touch his heart. I'm praying for better days that's all I can do.

Hello ladies I really need prayer right now me and my husband have it a rough patch today will be the 3rd day we haven't spoken my flesh wants to leave but my minister explained why that isn't an option unless those few things that the bible says is a deal breaker .. Adultery etc. as far as I know there's none of that. She has been teaching me to lean not unto my own understanding .. It's very hard.I need to be lifted in your prayers the power of prayer and faith is awesome. Help me strengthen my faith as a seek a solution. I'm so discouraged and trying to make things work. Please help

I'm still pre-op but would love the support of fellow Christian sleevers!

. Welcome .. The more the merrier. How's the pre op diet going for you?

I'm a Christian and would to join. Sending prayers up for all!!

. Thank you so much and welcome. Thanks for the prayers. I am including everyone in mine now.

http://www.vitacost.com/syntrax-nectar-whey-protein-isolate-powder-cappuccino

If you look around on the site they have a lot of flavors. You might want to look around where you live. I think Vitamin Shoppe has the single serve sample packs, and so do supplement stores, not health food stores. Look for the stores the meat heads go to.

Thank you so much !!

Hi I wasn't just sleeved but I could bring a lot to the group.

I am also a cHristian looking for fellowship

Was sleeved July 14th 2014. I have lost 95 pounds, I have another 30 to go befor goal. I would not chanGe a thing, it's the best decision I have ever made.

. Welcome we need all the support. It's so better when there's more .. Congrats on your weight loss so far. I know it wasn't easy. I'm have a hard time on just liquid .. How much can you eat?

I took it as she was joking .. And I think it's awesome she offered to help.

Funny to see this post about Christian Sleevers I've been told that I am messing with Gods plan for me by having surgery so this is definitely refreshing to see

. I've never heard that I actually spoke to my pastor not once did he mention that .. People judge what they don't understand we are taking care of bodies.. And it's our choice and we are getting our lives back.

Yea I can probably eat. Just have wait a little longer .. See what my doctor says.. I need Protein that's my concern

Why not Syntrax Nectar? It is the same consistency as Water.< /p>

Never heard of it. I will add to my list .. I'm going through my foods since my stomach isn't tolerating some of them

I have condensed Soups varieties. Cream Soup. pudding applesauce with doesn't agree with me. I had lobster bisque didn't agree with that either. I have a black bean soup it came blended .. Greek yogurt which also didn't agree. Waters zero calorie Powerade love those keeps me sane. And that's it

Prayed and will continue to pray.

Hi all,

My sleeve surgery is this Saturday morning. Check in time is 9:30 am. Would you keep me, my surgeon and the medical staff in your prayers that morning? And we'll all do the same as your date comes up. God Bless.

We all most definitely will. Praying now.

Girl I don't think I could make it without the Protein Shakes however the vanilla shakes (milk based but I mix with water) that I was doing before surgery go right through me so. I've been doing Protein Water from GNC. I get to start having soft foods after Tuesday. Funny because the first thing I'm looking at is refried Beans lol . Hang in there. I had to start a new plan on my bible You Version App today because I really needed a distraction. It was a gloomy day! ❤️

I read my plan today to and went for a walk. A great distraction .. But the rumbles are loud lol ..

OK I remember u r about a week out. I am not a medical professional and honestly I would not normally say go against your NUT but before you tried food this early, I would at least try Protein shake instead - unless there is so me medical reason that your Dr doesn't allow it. The Protein Shake would certainly be a much safer choice than food. And it will help with the hunger. Just take it slow. Make it a good choice (high Protein / low sugar).

. Yea they were just worried about calories. Never gave a real reason . Ima look soon

The Premier Protein ready made shakes are 160 calories with 30g of protein and only 1g of carb (I think - it might be 4g) and is 11 oz. They are very good - or at the very least tolerable. So, does your NUT work at your dr's office? If not, I think I would call the surgeon's office and ask for the nurse. When do you go back for your first follow up?

yea she works at the surgeons office Ima just call my primary NUT. Tomorrow ..

OK I remember u r about a week out. I am not a medical professional and honestly I would not normally say go against your NUT but before you tried food this early, I would at least try protein shake instead - unless there is so me medical reason that your Dr doesn't allow it. The protein shake would certainly be a much safer choice than food. And it will help with the hunger. Just take it slow. Make it a good choice (high protein / low sugar).

. Yea they were just worried about calories. Never gave a real reason . Ima look soon

The Premier Protein ready made shakes are 160 calories with 30g of protein and only 1g of carb (I think - it might be 4g) and is 11 oz. They are very good - or at the very least tolerable. So, does your NUT work at your dr's office? If not, I think I would call the surgeon's office and ask for the nurse. When do you go back for your first follow up?

yea she works at the surgeons office Ima just call my primary NUT. Tomorrow ..

first follow up is on the 27th