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Have you tried the "Walk away the pounds" dvds? I got one of those and it is a pretty intense workout for "walking". Nice for this crappy weather. I am still on mushies for another couple days. I'm pretty comfortable here at the moment but it will be exciting to try some new things. I've been doing 1 protein shake in the afternoon and 1 before bed, which with skim milk gives me 32g of protein per shake. I could probably up my liquids but I'm getting in the minimum 64 oz a day. It's irritating that I don't tolerate plain water very well anymore. I always have to add crystal light. Sometimes I just crave plain water lol! I think that's the only major complaint I have right now. How many grams of protein have you been getting? My dietitian tells me I need between 60-70g a day, but I wasn't sure what everyone else's requirements are. Keep it up, girl!

Hey Coco, THanks for your friend request. I think you will really like Dr Alvarez and his team. During my stay there he came over to see me about three to four times each time, and this is in addition to all the nurses/attendants checking on me.

I got a 32 bougie. My understanding is that it does not make a huge difference (apparently millimetres difference).

I did not have to do the liquid diet since my BMI is on the lower end. I did take the UNJURY protein powder that I mixed into my drink on the way back from the airport. (But I have to admit I did not like the taste of it a day after discharge).

Good luck to you and your mom Ann. I know it will go wonderful for you as well.

I'm doing great. Just feel like I'm drinking all day long, yet I'm no close to where I need to be on my fluids nor proteins. How about you?

I'll have some sort of Disney protein for you! Ha!

Renee,

It is so good to hear you comment about losing without a lot of obsession. I totally agree with you, I had my surgery only 2 weeks ago, 12/29, but one of my big hopes was that I would NOT be on a diet in 2010. I want to be aware of what I am eating, and I want to not be out of control as I was pre-surgery, but if I want to have a small piece of pizza down the road, so be it. Have you had your success without a lot of worry about calories, carbs? I am making sure I get 60 g of protein and 60 oz of water. I am just moving to mushies this week. I guess I want to be sure and get off on the right foot....

Doing well here, and I swear I talk about you and Anna every single day! I hope to see her on Wednesday at the support group meeting. Are you back to work yet? I go back on the 18th. I decided to take quite a bit of time off to get my head on straight and play with my meal planning and such. My job is not physical, but it's certainly stressful. I'm still using MOM every now and then as I'm probably eating too much cheese--gotta love that protein. I'm getting all my protein from food now, which is nice. Still haven't tried dense meat, but I'm having some thin-sliced deli meat, and I had turkey white chili that set really well. I'm on the elliptical twice a day for 15 minutes each, and I hope to increase that this coming week. I'm ready to eat veggies!!!! My loss is right about 18 pounds plus the 16 I loss during my preop. My month anniversary will be Monday; can you believe that! Thanks for checking in, and keep me posted on your progress!

BTW, do you think we can find some burnt orange protein for the Rose Bowl?

Hey, Barb! It's Theresa. I'm doing okay. The pain has really just been around the largest of the incisions. The pain pump came out today, but I still have the stupid drain until next Wednesday. I haven't got sick at all, but I can only take in about 2 ounces at a time. I've had protein water, chicken broth and cream of chicken soup. Just a tiny bit fills me up, and I feel a sense of real fullness, then a gurgle, and then a burp! You can't much more of a worrier than me, and I promise you can do this. Any word on your cardiac stuff yet? Keep me posted, and I'll be sure to keep you updated with my progress too.

I got a grey folder, but mine is for Baylor since I'm a self pay. I can try to find out more tomorrow night from the folks who had their surgery at Forst Park. I'm not sure what that "pre op education class" is. I wonder if it is only optional to those that are self pay? I bet Bea was confused and talking about the support group meetings that happen in the evening. Can you, perhaps, call the Forest Park facility and ask? I hate trying to find answers and getting frustrated all along the way! I have to say that they stay so busy, it is hard to sometimes get all the information. I really like the support group; you might find one in your area once you have surgery. I like having that monthly accountability and someone else to talk to who is going through the same thing! Also the obesityhelp.com Texas community board seems to be really active. I like that!

Not long now!!! I am sure you are so excited! I went to the store and bought all of my travel size stuff for my suit case and a new pajama set plus some protein shakes and broth and lots of bottled water, trying to get prepared for post-op. How are you feeling?

Hey Jules!! How you doing girl... week 3 and its going well.. 31 lbs down and totally unbelievable. still not able to get all of the protein in yet.. I just keep trying.. Went back to work this week and trying to take it easy after work. Big girl naps help alot. Hope all is well with you and the family. Take care

That is AWESOME! I need details!!!! Tell me what options. Do you have a picture??? How exciting? I can't believe you are typing. Why aren't you out driving?

just wanted to check in and see how your progress is going? i am 10 days out and finally starting to feel better, had a real tough week. Still have trouble getting my protein, i am just doing the best i can do.

let me know how you are progressing. Sue

I did, and no it was not nearly as hard as I fear'd. I just really did the best I could do. I managed to drop 15% and they required only 10% I know a lot of people who didnt drop anything more then 5% but remember if it was easy to loss we would not be in Options trying to get ready for WLS.

Thats what my Dr. Said. Dont stress about it, DO WHAT YOU can do. Nothing more and nothing less.

I meant WLS in general is hard, not the sleeve. Be prepared to deal with others and their reactions. Will they be jealous, proud, resentful, etc. What do you tell people about your weight loss? Challenges to eating out - what to order, how much, what to tell waiter asking if food was bad since you only ate a few bites. Be prepared for liquid diet. Before surgery you'll get hungry, but realize with sleeve hunger hormones will be less, so it's easier to do liquids. Expect to get to the point of thinking "if I have to drink ONE MORE protein drink I'm going to gag!"

Living with the sleeve is easy compared to life with a lapband. The hunger is still there, but MUCH less. All of my co-morbidities previous to WLS are gone. I walk about 2miles/day and feel great. All the mental and physical challenges leading up to this have been worth it.

So far I've had 40 oz of fluids and 37 grams of protein and it's not even lunch time! Yay me!!!

Hello All, Does anyone know of a good protein drink? I dont like milk! Is there one that is a juice maybe?

I have a Kaiser Options class tonight - Halloween night...I'm actually happy about it. Less candy...more support and group participation!

My chest is real tight and the gas pains are killing me! If i could get rid of the gas I would be great! I had a protein shake this morning and did fine with it!

Thanks for your response. You live very near. I'm hearing that it will take a while for me to get surgery even after the Options classes finish so I'm thinking the end of this year. Where are you having your surgery? Would love to know what surgeons your aunt and uncle had!!!

You can also reach me on Facebook if you have an account. My full name is Phyllis Ka...

Hi Jenifer:

Yes, I was sleeved by Dr. Hoehn, almost 1 year ago. I could not recommend him, and the program at KC Bariatric, more. He is a superior surgeon, and the program is comprehensive and extremely professional. I looked at MANY options prior to choosing this one, and it was far superior to all of the others. I'd be happy to answer any questions; just ask!

I'm actually starting tomorrow, too. Mainly low fat, high protein pre-op diet. But at least I can eat! I see some people have to do a liquid diet But I have to do this for 2 months! And then hopefully I get a surgery date.

Hi Kelly,

Someone said you had posted something that would be useful to me about the protein shakes. I tried finding it but I had no luck. If you can please give me some suggestions regarding the protien shakes. My surgery is this Wed the 22nd. Thanks so much for you time

Surgery-was better than I expected!! Dr Rod and Dr Elmo are awesome.. the entire team was great.. and I feel great.. working on getting clear proteins IN..

I spoke at options today lots of new sleevers to come!!!