JP0P 9 Posted September 10, 2013 Yay...me too..same day also...clothes r fitting so much better...I haven't lost alot but its coming off slowly. I see it in my clothes..a total of 35 lbs so far.this includes pre op..im kinda eatting whatever I want...alot of Protein..trying out the waters...good luch It's amazing, isn't it?! My clothing is fitting so much better. I didn't even realize that they were tight to begin with. Are you tracking your Protein intake? I was surprised at how little protein there is in food. Anyway, congrats, and keep going! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarah0829 41 Posted September 10, 2013 Hi! I had mine on 08/29! Feeling great now! I actually feel full of energy... I have lost 25 pounds so far. I walk about 30-40 min a day... I'm getting in around 45-50 grams of Protein a day... It's difficult! Enjoying the new me My multi is kinda nasty to take but I make myself and I haven't really found a yummy Protein shake yet still looking! 2 Mommas159 and gina13 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindawasche 2 Posted September 10, 2013 Hey! My surgery was done on 8/29 and I'm doing well. I have forced myself to drink Water and move. This has helped alot. Being in az its a little hard to get the walking in though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrissythemoo 34 Posted September 10, 2013 I was on 64 oz Gatorade (not diet) and diluted fruit juice for 7 days. Then to purée for 3-4 weeks. I have my first check up at that point and I move to mechanical soft for 3-4 weeks. Check up. Then soft for 3-4 weeks. Check up. Then regular diet. I thought the lack of full liquids was odd' date=' too, but I promised to follow doctor's orders. Thanks for the tip on meat based Soups with milk powder. What is milk powder -- like Protein powder, or just reg powdered milk? Do you have any meat based Soup recommendations? I tried a cheeseburger Soup last night. It was eh.[/quote'] It's basically powdered milk. But be careful as if you buy a coffee whitener it may not actually contain any milk. In the UK we have a brand called Marvel. Not sure if you have that there. By meat based Soups I was thinking more along the lines of chicken and leek, chicken and vegetable, cream of chicken. Beef n vegetable...that kind of thing. Cheeseburger soup sounds disgusting. Lol! I made Bolognese today with steak mince and then blended it. Was very nice! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrissythemoo 34 Posted September 10, 2013 I was on 64 oz Gatorade (not diet) and diluted fruit juice for 7 days. Then to purée for 3-4 weeks. I have my first check up at that point and I move to mechanical soft for 3-4 weeks. Check up. Then soft for 3-4 weeks. Check up. Then regular diet. I thought the lack of full liquids was odd' date=' too, but I promised to follow doctor's orders. Thanks for the tip on meat based Soups with milk powder. What is milk powder -- like Protein powder, or just reg powdered milk? Do you have any meat based Soup recommendations? I tried a cheeseburger soup last night. It was eh.[/quote'] What's mechanical soft mean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarryOn7 61 Posted September 10, 2013 These are all liquid and taste great! http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=wellesse&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=3306564981&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=19450941891714320563&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_3upeg3rpxq_e If you have Sams club you can get that there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mocha2871 182 Posted September 10, 2013 I missed this topic, so here I am. I was sleeved on 8/29 and I am trying to work this journey but boy is it a major change to my life. I feel like a thirsty so I want to drink a glass of ice cold Water fast but the sipping is driving me crazy and when I take to big of a sip I feel like I need to be burped. lol this is crazy. But its my new journey and I am taking it one day at a time. 1 Cheriedel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrissythemoo 34 Posted September 10, 2013 I missed this topic' date=' so here I am. I was sleeved on 8/29 and I am trying to work this journey but boy is it a major change to my life. I feel like a thirsty so I want to drink a glass of ice cold Water fast but the sipping is driving me crazy and when I take to big of a sip I feel like I need to be burped. lol this is crazy. But its my new journey and I am taking it one day at a time.[/quote'] Does your stomach make sounds like an old boiler or a drainhole too? Mine does. It's actually quite comical. 2 LadyJay and Cheriedel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missvickie 32 Posted September 10, 2013 Mine does!!!! LOL!!! 1 chrissythemoo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmartin87_05 41 Posted September 10, 2013 Is anybody using a straw to sip their liquids? I'm 2wks out and having such a hard time sipping all day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindawasche 2 Posted September 10, 2013 Is anybody using a straw to sip their liquids? I'm 2wks out and having such a hard time sipping all day. I was told not to use a straw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrissythemoo 34 Posted September 10, 2013 Is anybody using a straw to sip their liquids? I'm 2wks out and having such a hard time sipping all day. I was told not to use a straw. But I don't see how I could possibly take in any more air than I do when sipping. 1 SmallTalkTC reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wifeofdes 33 Posted September 10, 2013 Is anybody using a straw to sip their liquids? I'm 2wks out and having such a hard time sipping all day. I've actually been using a straw since I've been home from the hospital and I'm 2 weeks out. I haven't had any problems with air or gas in my stomach. I personally feel better when I use a straw, it helps control my gulping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrissythemoo 34 Posted September 10, 2013 I've actually been using a straw since I've been home from the hospital and I'm 2 weeks out. I haven't had any problems with air or gas in my stomach. I personally feel better when I use a straw' date=' it helps control my gulping.[/quote'] I might give it a go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmartin87_05 41 Posted September 10, 2013 I've actually been using a straw since I've been home from the hospital and I'm 2 weeks out. I haven't had any problems with air or gas in my stomach. I personally feel better when I use a straw' date=' it helps control my gulping.[/quote'] Thanks! I think I'll try it. I feel like I swallow quite a bit of air when sipping out of a cup. And I end up with to much Water in my mouth so I have to swallow 1/2 and hold the other 1/2 in my mouth for a few seconds before I can swallow it. Lol. Maybe a straw will help... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites