June 2014 Sleevers Check In!

[astraphile 38]

I haven't found any of the Isopure tolerable. They taste and smell like chemicals. Which is too bad because they have so much Protein. I haven't tried the myoplex yet. Does it taste chemical?

i know what you mean about the chemical taste, but the black tea for me is tolerable. i pour it over crushed ice and squeeze a good amount of lime (or lemon) in it. i tried 3 other flavors, but they were really gross. the myoplex is definitely much better tasting. the chocolate fudge is the one i buy. it's not exactly chocolate milk, but very tasty when nice and cold. give it a try and let me know what you think.

[adrinicmen 3]

I use Premier Protein. I've liked it. I usually use vanilla or chocolate. I blend half a cup of fruit into it or spinach/kale. I find the taste tolerable. A container is on,y 160 calories and 30 grams of Protein.

Edited July 7, 2014 by adrinicmen

[cortonball 18]

I have a funny- I live alone and so don't fill up the dishwasher very quickly. And even slower now. But I keep running out of spoons and cups!

[8Krystal8 5]

I was sleeved June 24. Exactly two weeks today and I'm down 15 lbs. my doctor has me on a liquid diet until July 23.

[livingmore 23]

I was sleeved June 30 and started my full liquid diet on Friday. All went week Friday through yesterday then BAM, all the sudden nothing tastes the same and I want to gag at each sip of Protein Shake or Soup. Ughhh! Anyone else's tastes change suddenly?

[Patricks_Downsizing 15]

I was sleeved June 30 and started my full liquid diet on Friday. All went week Friday through yesterday then BAM, all the sudden nothing tastes the same and I want to gag at each sip of Protein Shake or Soup. Ughhh! Anyone else's tastes change suddenly?

It did for me too but eventually when I got off the liquid phase it came back so to speak. Nothing pleasant about drinking our meals.

[twinmommy2014 7]

I am three weeks out. I am on purees stage. Mostly doing Protein Shake and mashed potato. Feel like Ill never eat again lol

[marycw1955 40]

I was sleeved on 6/25, on a liquid diet for 7 days and now on puréed until July 21st. I have started to push the envelope towards soft foods because I'm bored with the limited menu of blended items that I can actually stand. My doctor is on vacation, so I have to stay this phase an extra few days until I can see him. My stomach is tolerating everything pretty well but I don't want to cause any damage. Has anyone started the next phase without doctors or nutritionist's ok?

[marycw1955 40]

I was sleeved June 30 and started my full liquid diet on Friday. All went week Friday through yesterday then BAM, all the sudden nothing tastes the same and I want to gag at each sip of Protein Shake or Soup. Ughhh! Anyone else's tastes change suddenly?

I can relate totally from my first week. I have been drinking the Protein Drinks for months in preparation for surgery and had no problems. Since surgery I have to force them down and have skipped the third one a few times because the thought made me gag. It's better now, but I am changing them by using coconut milk, muscle milk light and other new liquids. That really helps give them a different taste...

[adrinicmen 3]

I get the urge to jump to the next phase. I struggle to stay in the soft solids phase, but I'd rather be safe than cause a complication with my pouch.

[2Bthin4me 15]

I was sleeved on 6/25, on a liquid diet for 7 days and now on puréed until July 21st. I have started to push the envelope towards soft foods because I'm bored with the limited menu of blended items that I can actually stand. My doctor is on vacation, so I have to stay this phase an extra few days until I can see him. My stomach is tolerating everything pretty well but I don't want to cause any damage. Has anyone started the next phase without doctors or nutritionist's ok?

I tried to start early and wound up throwing up in the parking lot of Whole Foods. So I am sticking to the rules! :-)

[marycw1955 40]

I tried to start early and wound up throwing up in the parking lot of Whole Foods. So I am sticking to the rules! :-)

Thanks for the good advice. I will stick to Soup and yogurt....

[jcream 3]

I will be 3 weeks post op tomorrow and had my 2 week post op yesterday and the nurse said I could start lifting weights again as long as I didnt do any ab workouts. Was anyone released that early?

[stacielynntate 88]

I will be 3 weeks post op tomorrow and had my 2 week post op yesterday and the nurse said I could start lifting weights again as long as I didnt do any ab workouts. Was anyone released that early?

I'm 3 weeks today and my Dr said I can walk treadmill but after a month I can pick it up. No weight lifting yet.

[adrinicmen 3]

I had my 2 weeks post-op today and my Dr. told me that I could start some circuit weight training.

Edited July 10, 2014 by adrinicmen