Hello I'm new!

[rsb0807 13]

I have a question. I had my last 6mos weigh in and I am waiting on my approval from United Healthcare for my sleeve. But now it seems I am sooo hungry now. I nibble here and there thinking I wont be eating this and that etc. The whole past 6-7months it has not been on my mind. Did anyone else do that--get kinda food crazy at the end :-) ?

Edited June 14, 2015 by rsb0807

[rsb0807 13]

Sugarbabe, I like the Shirataki Noodles vs regular noodles. They make a nice Pasta substitute.

[JamieLogical 8,708]

So a coworker of mine drinks this "New whey liquid Protein" i tried some and i thought it didn't taste too bad. Has 42g of Protein in it. No sugar.no fat and about 2g of carbs. Anyone heard/ tried this after the sleeve?

@@kiks I have a few concerns about that New Whey product. First off, 42 grams is too much Protein for your body to properly process at one time. You need to keep your protein under 30 grams per serving and give your body time to properly digest and absorb it, before having more. So really, the extra 12 grams in that product would be "wasted" and might have slight detrimental effect on your kidneys. Secondly, collagen is listed as the first protein ingredient on the label and as far as protein supplements are concerned, you should be looking for whey isolate. That is the best and most complete form of protein supplement that your body will be able to fully absorb and utilize.

[kiks 58]

Thanks for your in put JamieLogical.

[rsb0807 13]

I am excited, I talked to United Healthcare Bariatric Resource Center and they did have my information for surgery, they got it on 6/11 so hopefully I will have a response soon. Finger crossed for a yes!!!

[sassyone854 6]

I did the same thing two weeks before my sleeve on June 2...

Now I have no desire for those things now...I think it was psychological

[prbaby28 26]

Hi..I'm new to this site too.. I had my surgery 10 days ago and I have lost 16 pounds already..but it's a bit of a struggle..good luck on your journey I wish you the best!!

[kiks 58]

@ prbaby28. Congratulations on your surgery and Weightloss. I will be having my surgery next week and i am having some anxiety.. What are the struggles you have been having so far?

[JamieLogical 8,708]

@@prbaby28 Hang in there. It will get easier day by day. I noticed huge improvements in my energy level as I moved through the different food stages. Once I got to solids, there was a lot of trial and error in accurately judging how much I could "safely" eat and pacing myself, but I did feel much better in general. Just take it day-by-day, stick to your plan, and be gentle with yourself.

[rp2907 36]

Im 3 days out and i have an aughful pain on my left side. Feels like burning.

[rp2907 36]

What did you eat your first few days home

[sassyone854 6]

Prbaby28 I had a similar pain on

my right side after my sleeve on June 2, it was gone gone on 3rd day, was told it was from my Dr chkg for hernias

[prbaby28 26]

@@kiks congrats and good luck you will have pain for the first few days..try ice for the first couple of days and heat after that (it helps sorry I'm an EMT and is hard to stop giving advice at times lol) drinking Water is painful for me it hurts a lot I've read that a lot of people have trouble with it if you like lemon try squeezing a some in your water or crystal light or something like that..coconut water if you like goes that really well..for me things have to be really cold or warm I can't do room temperature..take very very small sips at a time TRUST ME!! you will feel pain if you dont..it's only been a week and 5 days but everyday is a new day and you figure new things out..but I wish you the best and I'm here if you have any questions

[prbaby28 26]

@@sassyone854 thank you for your help the heating pad did the trick lol

[prbaby28 26]

@@rsb0807 I definitely felt hungrier before surgery I think is the fact that you know you won't be able to eat for a while..good luck getting your approval and your surgery