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Don't know...just looking to up my calories as I have really started to work out. Guess just need to go and try some. Wish they did samples here. Have you tried the P2B peanut powder...add to a chocolate Protein shake...delicious. ..I get it off amazon...like Peanut Butter but no fat

I love the Pure series. What do you eat for protein bars? I use PhD as well.

Mine was £4800 in Brussels with Dr Chis DeBrune

I was just told to follow a healthy diet two weeks before surgery and everything was fine. I get my protein powder online (belgian choc PhD brand...mix it with peanut butter and ice and milk....delicious...tastes like a reeces peanutbutter cup....mmmm

Hello everyone. Can't believe it has been 5 months. ..I have lost 77 pounds so far and doing well. Even going on my first date in years on Friday...feeling great so why not. My inner fat girl still creeps in every once and a while but I am getting very good at putting her back in her corner..so to speak!!! Still a long way to go but so far so good. Congrats to everyone for taking this step!!!

I didn't have CVTS but had to wear compression socks and give myself injections for first 5 days...thought it would be bad but didn't hurt as was just fat. I think mine cost around £4800 in total...but took my mum over with me and paid her flight as well.

Can't do it now but will see if I can find anything out. He should be registered with a national association. Have you asked what his credentials are? Any credible surgeon will provide the details.

Not the same doctor...I didn't research mine at all other than Belgium Surgery Services (check there) but I was very impressed with my care...better than NHS...it is a competitive market so they need to do a good job. It will be fine. Gears and doubts creep in. Just believe this is the right thing for you and ask questions....mine was all done through email...didn't even meet surgeon until day of surgery.

Check out Rock's Kitchen on Facebook. ..tons of ideas and recipes

I had mine done in Belgium....who is your doctor? The service and care was excellent. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Mine was in Brussels...can't remember doctor's name bit will look it up.

I add lots of ice to my shakes to make them like soft icecream. I eat lots of chicken...steak..turkey and cheese for protein....am getting my 60-80 g of protein in

Oops..forgot about turkey.. you will be able to eat some of this one day....can't even remember what you I was eating at 4 weeks...I still have a belgian choc protein shake with almond milk, 2 tbsp of low fat peanut butter and ice....love this for breakfast! Greek yogurt smoothies?

Refried beans....quorn mince chili...egg muffins...butternut squash pasta bake with turkey mince...humous...cheese (babybels)

I use PhD diet whey protein...you can order through Amazon or at a fitness shop. I am four months out and still have a protein shake every day. Haven't used any protein bars. As for liquid..puree stage...stuck to broth...yogurt...refried beans...I am now eating steak, chicken and turkey mince for protein...and lots of cheese. You will find what you can and can't tolerate. I didn't use anything for gas pains...just walked. Slept a lot first week. I hope all goes well!

I use PhD diet whey protein...you can order through Amazon or at a fitness shop. I am four months out and still have a protein shake every day. Haven't used any protein bars. As for liquid..puree stage...stuck to broth...yogurt...refried beans...I am now eating steak, chicken and turkey mince for protein...and lots of cheese. You will find what you can and can't tolerate. I didn't use anything for gas pains...just walked. Slept a lot first week. I hope all goes well!

Love it richeycop! !!!

I don't as I know if I have a bite it will lead to more. They are called slider foods....foods you think you can just have a little of...but always ends up being more...popcorn is a slider food for me. I guess it depends on your will power and the effect the sugar will have on your sleeve. I have to stay away or I will go back to my old habits.

Sorry to hear some of you are having a hard time. Hang in there and we are here to support you however we can. I couldn't drink water so add a bit of sugar free diluting juice. Some have said temp of liquid also makes a difference. Hope 2016 is great for all of us!!!

What brand of protein powder? I usePhD ? The Belgium choc I'd delicious and I bought pb2- peanut butter powder to mix with it...tastes like a Reese peeves and ups protein intake...Greek yogurt...cheese string...refried beans...add non flavour to a protein shake you have already made?

Have managed so far. Just exploring food to see what my sleeve likes and doesn't like. Was lucky I went over to someone's house for turkey dinner so no leftovers to contend with and no snacks!!! How have you managed?

Thanks

I have had no complications. It cost €6500 which I think was £4600. Very happy. Lots of UK people use them. Met four from Ireland and two from England while there.

I live in Scotland and had mine done in Belgium....can highly recommend Begum Surgery Services....I had the sleeve too. Price included procedure, hotel for 5 nights for me and a guest...taxi to and from hotel. Was top notch the entire time. There is support every month in edinburgh or glasgow. They take turns.

I made 74 g of protein today.. wooohooo. ..not managing veggies as full before protein finished....still eating too fast...have to start using a timer!!!