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Regular store bought apple cider vinegar?

I’d also like to add that sometimes the physical takes a while to catch up to the mental. I had a “relaxing” mentally some months prior to surgery but that didn’t change my physical approach to food at all. I continued to eat as before and didn’t lose a single pound prior to surgery. Call it a long goodbye or just a balancing act between the two (mental/physical) but up to the day prior to surgery I can’t really consider my habits to have changed. My understanding of the process as well as how I’m eating certainly did and I think that’s helping me now. (I’m 5 weeks out). Oh, therapy is great, I’m all for it if you have the right therapist.

1 mo/25 lb out and someone I hadn’t seen in a while did a double take and couldn’t help commenting. People are usually not that much of a blabber mouth with me at work but this gentleman just couldn’t otherwise. He doesn’t know about the surgery.

Mashed avocado if you’re allowed. Twinge of lemon juice in it. It was actually pretty good.

800-1000 depends on the day. I have a minimum of 64 gr of protein to uphold. I usually get in about 80-100. I’m a month post-op.

I’m allowed coffee so maybe just consider the other 3 broken rules? [emoji16]

What a lovely note of recognition!

Tapas place might work as well, easier to blend in... but definitely all of the above. It is for you to make the suggestion and find out what works [emoji4] and congratulations [emoji324][emoji322][emoji898]

Sure feels like it but yes, 10/10 but all good. So far it’s been worth the wait!

Check under the personal journey forum; there are tons. Start with mine if you like there’s tons of reading you can do on this board, it’s really very helpful and always feel free to ask questions!

Hello everyone... has anybody experienced a discoloration; i.e. yellowing of their nails after getting sleeved?

Yes, just recently. Already have an appointment in, just doing some research. Thanks!

A friend recommended it to me.

Hey fellow Nutley-ite! Welcome

I know it is terribly difficult; it’s the anticipation, right? Just hang in there... 4.5 days makes... hmmm tuesday? Hey! I was a tuesday sleever as well good luck and let us know how you fair afterwards. In the meantime, either try different protein shakes or different temperatures. I heard people like cold and not warm or vice verse? Maybe that’ll do the trick.

Can’t help you there but good to hear from you so wanted to say hi

Should be interesting to see if it effects you at all, maybe it’ll just stay the same? Good luck!

Yay! I just had my 1 month check up and I am through with flying colors! I can eat anything (slowly) and I can exercise anything (taking it slowly) going forward. So onward we go. I’m down to 3 square meals, 1 afternoon snack and 2 protein shakes in between meals. Looks like this’ll be it for the foreseeable future. And onward we go. Really, the only thing I get to complain about now is that I am so fricking cold all the time. My husband keeps teasing me “welcome to the normal side”. But even that has a silver lining; I finally get to wear some lovely sweaters! Carry on everyone!

Good for you!

No, but I’m looking for one closer to home. I’ll look into Hackensack, thanks!

Looking for a buddy... I'm pre-op for the sleeve, due to get it done in September. Anybody? There doesn't seem to be a NJ Sleeve Support group

So you’ve already had it? Congratulations. How do you feel?

In case you need different info: net intake, ask for ellen. They do skype sessions for both psych and nutrition eval. Ellen is the nutritionist and she’s great. https://www.netintake.com

Thanks! I got it done in October and am doing wonderful. Hope you’re doing well too. Do you go to a local support group?

I hear you completely. Still haven’t quite figured out how to deal with it other then to counter-argue with myself through it!