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I am getting in my 30 min of walking each day. 15 or 20 min at a time. Take pain meds every so often. Eating greek yogart (yum) drinking Isopure so it is easier to get the protein and liquids in. SF popsicles are still my friend. Fudgesicles are very bad juju

Birdlady, hope you like the pineapple orange banana.. I will keep looking for some new ones maybe some not as expensive as the GNC but taste rules..even with protein powder and water..lol

hi Orangina, My Insurance approved me the same day, Oxford Freedom, I don't know your insurance but they usually can get approval fast if your bmi is 40 or above. Today I started my modified fast. 3 protein shakes and a low fat meal. really not so bad. The protein I'm using is not so great. The one you had sounds good, maybe I'll check out gnc tomorrow. thanks for the tip.

Hi MeMeMee - How are you doing this week? I'm having trouble getting all of my protein in. I can't go to bed until like 10pm because I have to stay up and drink some Unjury Chicken soup broth for the rest of my protein for today. Vitamins are sucking too. I'm only getting in 3 of the 5 I'm supposed to be taking. Let me know how you are doing so I don't feel so friggin alone.

Welcome!! The advice I have is begin on your liver shrinking diet NOW!! Get used to limiting your intake and eating more healthy! Do a shake in the am, a snack a few hrs later, another shake for lunch, a snack in the afternoon, a healthy full of protein dinner-remember eat protein FIRST, then eat veggies if you are still hungry! Finish your night off with a protein shake or a protein bar-

FYI, I also have some of those protein shots too left over. I'll send you a box if you cover shipping. I know I won't use them and better than them just collecting dust. Let me know! Send me a PM if you're interested.

1 week....just take it slow and like you said ease into...which protein shake? Iam looking for something new for after surgery..

I'm doing well thank you. I had my psych evaluation on Monday which went well. Was a little annoyed I paid a $50 copay to sit on his uncomfortable lumpy coach for 12 minutes. First appointment with the nutritionist is tomorrow. Idk if you have tried it or not, but Isopure makes fruit drinks with protein. From what I have read people say they go down just like water. I haven't tried them though.

I just finished option class at health pav. In OC. You will learn a lot. My paper work will be sent for approval tomorrow. You need to finish all 12 classes to get approval for surgery.

hope everything went well! mine we great! slamming the protein and fluids.

dude im doing great man! 4 days post op, pain is amost gone, i can slam 96 oz of protein before 5 pm! just did it today, had to go out and drive, i know not a good idea but ****, easy as pie! made a huge 10 oz protein shake before i left with some ice, by the time i got done i had crushed it. you will do fine man, biggest things FORCE yourself to walk a ton in the hosptial, as much as you can!

with the family and I eat 1 bite of everything that is offerd. I sit and talk and really enjoy my kids and husband. snack at night is a protein shake..... I sip on water all day. I cant NOT eat Breads of any kind. and Milk is NOT my friend!

Congrats on getting sleeved! Just know whatever you are feeling, it will just get better and better. So you are a veg too? Do you eat dairy or eggs? These really help getting in the protein. Some become intolerant to milk... I did for a few months, but all good now. If you have any questions about the veg aproach, just ask, and good luck on your new sleeve. Kim

...people are invited to bring protein drinks to share, or cloths to swap/give away. Kim

Hey Infernored sorry for getting back 2 u soo late but I lost the weight pre op by sticking with a 1200 calorie high protein diet! after surgery I had a lot of eating complications that lingered for about 4 months. I am still not eating enough by the guidelines but I feel good with what I eat! as for exercise I am trying but it is difficult especially cause I hate 2 sweat!LoL..Good luck 2 you!

Is "VSG info"- Avis, I live in London and want to go for the VSG option. The problem here in UK is that they will turn you down if you are a bmi 35 and lower. My current BMI is 31, has been much higher. It have been trying to keep it low lately. I am tired of my weight yoyoing. Any help about vsg for low bmi's like me?

What do you think about this Dr. Aceves? Does he take on lo...

Sunshine- yeah, right- I think I have looked progressively more like the crazy cat lady on the corner every day! I am so glad you have forgotten Mexico cause that means I will forget these past two days...I just tried two swallows of a protein drink I found half palatable before surgery and I can't drink it. No way. Sigh. Only water or tea is half way possible and even that is iffy...

I read somewhere not to worry so much about protein the first week, just stay hydrated. I have been drinking water, crystal light, hot herbal tea and trying to get a little protein in with Protidiet Hot Cocoa and Premier Choc Shake. Hang in there - I'm sure every day will get a little easier. I have an appointment with Dr. Hoehn on Wednesday at 1:30. When do you see him?

Hey Ms Lady! Theres no way around it, you just gotta DO IT. Do 5 days super low carbs. Make the first three days pretty much all protein and veggies... nothing else. Its going to be tough, so pray through the cravings if you have to. Also, you have to get your workouts in too.. even if it means waking up 30 minutes earlier. ;o)

I FINALLY found a protein shake I like. it doesn't have an awful smell or aftertaste. I just tried Chike chocolate and used hot water so its kind of like hot coco.

still not getting enough protein in...

Just starting week 8 of 12 of the Options program at Kaiser. Time is flying and the weight loss is slow but steady. I feel great.

OH OH gained a pound while traveling for business the last 5 days. Grrrrr. Upping the water and protein should take care of this in no time with my little tool!

Post surgery follow up appt with surgeon today. Preparing for the scolding I'm going to get for not drinking those stupid gross protein shakes. *pouting*

Baby girl it is getting very hard to stay focus. Coming here on the boards and reading peeps stories and sucesses does help. For the next two weeks I am on vacation and I hope to renew myself. Losing weight has always been a mindset game for me. I might join WW. I have always loved their program and now I hear it is protein base. How are you doing? TTYL.