June 30th is around the corner!

[tjstark 74]

@@Janet86 30th is also my date (tentatively). Best wishes.

[sleevenv 483]

Hey Janet86!

I'm 12 days out and almost no pain other when I sneeze or bend over quickly. The first five days I was pretty crappy feeling, but nothing sitting around and resting didn't cure.

I mainly use Bariatric Advantage shakes in vanilla and Orange Cream. They're on the thicker side, but I like that. My go to Protein is Nutrimed punch, lemonade and strawberry powders. I get them at my surgeons office, but they're the same as Medical Weight Loss or Lindoras clinic drinks. They taste like crystal light but have 12-15 grams of Protein in them.

I also use unjury chicken broth the first few days because warm felt better than cold to me. The Unjury plain I use all the time as an add in to Soups and yogurt.

By using these supplements I have no problem getting in all my protein and fluids.

I've been given the ok to start on puréed foods, but honestly other than adding retried Beans and Greek yogurt this week, I haven't started yet. Kind of scared because if I don't completely liquidate Jello in my mouth I feel it going down!

I have a LOT of air bubble! Gas X is a miracle worker. Buy thee or four boxes ahead of time. I use one whenever I eat because it makes it easier and less painful.

Last night I went to a party and did great. No one noticed I didn't eat anything other than a Virgin Mary and a Popsicle. I have no idea why they had them, but I was glad they did!

Good luck and keep telling yourself "this, too, will pass!"

[DrPitt2B 7]

Hi sleevenv,

Would like to know how its been so far for you? Are you in any pain? What protien shakes did you buy? Im getting sleeved July 30, im nervous but excited...please advice.

I was June 30th too. The beginning was super tough. I am doing much better. Six days out I was down 15lbs!!!! But...the weight loss has stalled since. I'm using premier shakes. I just started tolerating them again. I bought Isopure flavorless Protein and added it to Soup last night and I didn't taste it! This will help me get my protein in. I am craving grilled fish and steak. I can't wait to eat something on the 22nd!