11 days out 14.5lbs down but having some problems

[The redhead 9]

Hello

everything has been going well except.... I am starving like many still, I know it will go away soon, but I don't get to really eat anything for about 2 weeks more. I absolutely cannot swallow another bit of Jello. I would go as far to say Jello can go F*** itself ;)I drink broth about once a day, thats all I can handle anymore. I drink Crystal light and have SF popsicles alot as well as hot tea. My main issue is protien. I bought many many many kinds there is not one named on this site I feel I have not tried $$$$. I fell in love with isoflex. The issue is today I took 3 drinks of it and all of it came up. i waited a while and tried again and the taste and smell of the Protein make me sick..... it also found its way painfully out not only my mouth if you catch me...(this is humiliating).

I am not yet suppose to have yogurt or anything to mix it with. My stomach would not stop felling like I was dying so I broke down and had some (three spoons) of almond milk ice cream that were in my fridge and my stomach settled almost immediately. I can't continue to use that as A.) I am not to that stage yet and B.) there is a smidgen of sugar and I am on the SF part still.

I take all my Vitamins and prevacid 2x daily. I will be asking the fill in Dr. at my surgeons office (mines on vaca for a month). I would love any suggestions. I am worried they will move me up to puree or mushies early to make sure I get my Protein in, but as nice as that sounds I want the benefit of the jumpstart weight loss that comes with the liquid diet. I have done an embarrassing amount of research and there seems to be a pattern with those losing a higher amount the first month and the diet they were told to follow. I know it all evens out at the end, but it feels like at this moment the weight will never come off and the finish-line is too far to see. I know thats not true but thats what feels like reality.

Thank you in advanced.

[Losing weight 126]

Hello

everything has been going well except.... I am starving like many still' date=' I know it will go away soon, but I don't get to really eat anything for about 2 weeks more. I absolutely cannot swallow another bit of Jello. I would go as far to say Jello can go F*** itself ;)I drink broth about once a day, thats all I can handle anymore. I drink Crystal light and have SF popsicles alot as well as hot tea. My main issue is protien. I bought many many many kinds there is not one named on this site I feel I have not tried . I fell in love with isoflex. The issue is today I took 3 drinks of it and all of it came up. i waited a while and tried again and the taste and smell of the Protein make me sick..... it also found its way painfully out not only my mouth if you catch me...(this is humiliating).

I am not yet suppose to have yogurt or anything to mix it with. My stomach would not stop felling like I was dying so I broke down and had some (three spoons) of almond milk ice cream that were in my fridge and my stomach settled almost immediately. I can't continue to use that as A.) I am not to that stage yet and B.) there is a smidgen of sugar and I am on the SF part still.

I take all my Vitamins and prevacid 2x daily. I will be asking the fill in Dr. at my surgeons office (mines on vaca for a month). I would love any suggestions. I am worried they will move me up to puree or mushies early to make sure I get my Protein in, but as nice as that sounds I want the benefit of the jumpstart weight loss that comes with the liquid diet. I have done an embarrassing amount of research and there seems to be a pattern with those losing a higher amount the first month and the diet they were told to follow. I know it all evens out at the end, but it feels like at this moment the weight will never come off and the finish-line is too far to see. I know thats not true but thats what feels like reality.

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[The redhead 9]

Hey thanks, I will pick some up, and already feeling much better

[ckatie0709 24]

What about Isopure? They sell it at Vitamin Shoppe and GNC, i haven't tried it yet but they have flavors like peach mango and stuff, its more like juice

[Changing39 33]

My main issue is protien. I bought many many many kinds there is not one named on this site I feel I have not tried $$$$.

Hmmmmm. I'm subscribing to this. I need to know what experienced sleevers have to say.

I'm still pre-op and I'm getting out voted by every one I know to NOT have the surgery. Poop.

[flyingdove 14]

Hi Redhead,

I feel you. Post op is difficult for many but I was lucky that the Nutritionist allowed us FAGE plain GREEK yogurt. It has 23 grms per cup and of course I still have trouble getting a whole cup down but I mix it with sweetner and bought some different types of extracts like vanilla, hazelnut, coconut, rasberry etc.. and love mixing it up since we can't have real fruit in the beginning. the FAGE is 3x the Protein of other greek yogurts. I also use it to add to tuna with dill seasoning when u get to the mushy phase. I bought some hummus and added that to the tuna to give it flavor and make it real soft and muchy. I only had to do liquids for 2 weeks post op so I am hoping you will soon get on to phase III which is the mushy/blended phase using real foods. Keep posting!!!

[The redhead 9]

Hmmmmm. I'm subscribing to this. I need to know what experienced sleevers have to say.

I'm still pre-op and I'm getting out voted by every one I know to NOT have the surgery. Poop.

regardless of the problems and growing pains I am having I want you to know That I in NO way regret my decision and am happier everyday. I know it is hard for the people who care about us to accept this as an option for a variety of reasons, but we have to live in these bodies and we know whats best for them. The sleeve was very hard for me to decided but I believe it has the most pros and least cons of all options available.

[The redhead 9]

Hi Redhead,

I feel you. Post op is difficult for many but I was lucky that the Nutritionist allowed us FAGE plain GREEK yogurt. It has 23 grms per cup and of course I still have trouble getting a whole cup down but I mix it with sweetner and bought some different types of extracts like vanilla, hazelnut, coconut, rasberry etc.. and love mixing it up since we can't have real fruit in the beginning. the FAGE is 3x the Protein of other greek yogurts. I also use it to add to tuna with dill seasoning when u get to the mushy phase. I bought some hummus and added that to the tuna to give it flavor and make it real soft and muchy. I only had to do liquids for 2 weeks post op so I am hoping you will soon get on to phase III which is the mushy/blended phase using real foods. Keep posting!!!

Love this info, I will share this with my Doc, This and the costco Protein seems like a great next step Thank you

[flyingdove 14]

Hi Changing39,

This is a life long decision and should be taken super seriously. No guarantees that the tool will keep you thin and active either. It is only a tool and if you have tried everything else and exhausted every diet like myself and your health is in serious jeopardy then personally I felt I had to other way. It took me about 4 years of "thinking about it" before I felt mentally ready to do it. Your life will change dramatically so serious questions on whether to do this must be answered. I believe that is why most doctors ask you to see a psychologist to make sure you have really thought this through. So if you havent seen a professional yet then it may be a good next move. It helped me alot.

[Changing39 33]

Hi Changing39,

This is a life long decision and should be taken super seriously. No guarantees that the tool will keep you thin and active either. It is only a tool and if you have tried everything else and exhausted every diet like myself and your health is in serious jeopardy then personally I felt I had to other way. It took me about 4 years of "thinking about it" before I felt mentally ready to do it. Your life will change dramatically so serious questions on whether to do this must be answered. I believe that is why most doctors ask you to see a psychologist to make sure you have really thought this through. So if you havent seen a professional yet then it may be a good next move. It helped me alot.

Does it seem like I'm not taking this 'super seriously'?

[flyingdove 14]

Changing39, You mentioned that so many people were trying to talk you out of it or "out voted" so it sounded to me like you were not quite sure in your resolve as you didn't make mention that no matter what others try to tell me my determination is to move forward.. Since I didn't see something like that I was thinking there was a wee bit of doubt you might be having... if I was wrong I apologize.