Jay Mack

Each person is different, but my doctor wants me doing between 60-80 grams of Protein a day. Anything above that is just wasted calories I'm told. I have a scoop (1 T = 30g) of GENEPRO a morning in an ounce of Powerade Zero. It's like doing a shot to supplement my protein intake. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The energy I felt was once I lost 30 lbs post op. About 6 weeks in, but I'm ahead of schedule on weight loss. Everyone is different. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I stalled for almost 3 weeks. It's normal, don't get frustrated. Stick to the diet and exercise. Drink lots of fluids. I found the body stalls every 20-25 lbs or so. The liquid and exercise helps break through the stalls. Stick to the diet! I'm 10 weeks post sleeve and down 40 lbs and 65 lbs overall. Stick to the diet. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just the broth for the first 2 weeks, liquid diet, no chunks or Pasta. I found the bullion cubes disgusting. I got Lipton noodle soup, made the packet as normal and strained out the noodles. It isn't going to take much to fill you up. Sip it until you find the amount that works best for you. I'm 10 weeks post surgery and down 40+ lbs. As far as no drinking during meals, is very tough. I sip a Fluid as needed. But the liquid will fill u quicker, so sip small amounts. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I start my 7 days of shakes this Monday, 9/5, Labor Day and am excited for the surgery. However drinking the vanilla flavored "Bariatric Advantage" 5 times a day, 3 hours apart scares me. But it's all for the good of the end result. What is the most difficult part of the first month post surgery? I'm looking for a surgery Buddy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The worst part of the pain is the incision points as they cut through the abdomen muscles. Whenever I use the to stand, sit, or bend over I feel it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had some pain from the surgery and some mild nausea that was handled with meds. I was very happy to hear I list 17lbs during shake week. I leave the hospital tomorrow mid day and am looking forward to being home. The areas where I was cut are sore as they cut through the nerve endings, which is expected. I walk laps around the ward to stay active. As the private room is lonely. The extended family came for a visit and could feel my blood pressure rising. But overall it's been a great experience. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Perksgirl119, how was the recovery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Webdwarf40, how do you feel? Do you have much pain? Was it difficult to walk afterwards? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@alemapsept15 stick with us and we will help get you through it. A few of us are on Monday. This will be a tough hurdle to accomplish, but if we stay the track and do the program that is laid out for us the weight will come off! Eat smart and exercise and we will be fine. As far as sleep, look at what is at the end of the road, a slimmer, healthier person than the person you have been. I'm excited, but will get nervous the day of. Let us know how we can assist you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What about sugar free popcicles & chicken broth? it's the high Fiber shakes! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes. My shake is the stage 2 diet. But I get 135g of Protein a day with it. Not hungry and I just went food shopping with the family. All stocked up on broth, popcicles, and Jello... Yes all sugar free! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

shakes and Water are all I get, no veggies or vitamins! It's amazing how everyone has a different diet leading up to the big Day! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just talk to your gas passer prior to surgery and let them know of your anxiety about the mask. They'll make you comfortable as they don't want someone uneasy about the process. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my first shake this morning and it tasted great. It was Bariatric Advantage vanilla flavored, with 8oz of Water. Much better than vanilla flavored Shakeology which I've tried previously and at less than half the price! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats BP! Kadi and I start the liquid diet tomorrow. I just went out and had a small ice cream with the family. Since April I'm down a waist size on my shorts, so I figured a small cup wouldn't kill me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you. I've heard it mentioned a few times but didn't know what was. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My bad. I posted the first day I joined when I didn't know the site very well. What's the RNY? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Nice to meet you both. I'm on a str8 liquid diet, no bars for me, just Protein shakes. It ought to be interesting. I'm in Connecticut, where abouts are you two located? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's nice to meet you and congrats on your three year Journey! That's quite a bio, however mine isn't quite as interesting. I did like your addition of menu items which I'm sure to try. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi there, my surgery date is 9/12! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been told the only option after the sleeve is the full bypass. You can't have a second sleeve. However, insurance will only pay for one weight loss surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App