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Just saw my surgeon for the first time since surgery and I'm down 17 pounds and over the moon!! : )

How is everyone else s progress?

Any Jan/ January 25th sleevers?

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Hello, I'm a Jan 28th sleever. So far so good.. I'm doing the puree diet, but struggling with my Water and Protein intake.

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Congrats! How are you feeling? How is your recovery coming along?

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My recovery has been good, i went back to work after 5 days.

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My recovery has been good, i went back to work after 5 days.

Yikes! I went back at 15 days and I was completely exhausted at the end of each day. I had a little stretch there where I was going to bed almost as soon as I got home from work. Glad to hear it's going a little easier for you!

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My recovery has been good, i went back to work after 5 days.

Yikes! I went back at 15 days and I was completely exhausted at the end of each day. I had a little stretch there where I was going to bed almost as soon as I got home from work. Glad to hear it's going a little easier for you!

I'm in that stretch now.. I went back after a week (and I'm a commuter from Nj to NYC) so I'm pretty much in bed as soon as I get home. How long did your stretch last? Luckily my Water in take is good- but Protein is what i'm struggling with. saw my doc today and he told me I should be at 1,000 calories a day... I had a look of horror on my face lol

Hello, I'm a Jan 28th sleever. So far so good.. I'm doing the puree diet, but struggling with my Water and Protein intake.

I feel you with the protein... I'm struggling with that also.

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@@Adtrx3 I started to get some energy back once I was on solid foods and could get more calories in. I pushed hard to try to get above 800 calories a day ASAP. I also pushed hard to get up to 100 grams of Protein a day. Had to use Protein Shakes, greek yogurt, string cheese, eggs, and meat (once I was allowed ground or shredded meat) to do that. It was a challenge for sure!

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hi all! i was sleeved 1/27 and i am also struggling with liquid and Protein. also with eating. i have been enjoying scrambled eggs (my FAV right now YUM), light string cheese and these nifty little pretzel with cheese packs that are in my carb/fat limits. i know i am NO where near 1000 calories! maybe that is why there is a week 3 stall??? i did get some new Protein Powder in so starting tomorrow i should be able to up that intake a little. maybe when the swelling inside is completely gone it will be a little easier!!

what is everyones plans for Valentines Day after being newly sleeved? i am trying to think of ideas that would work for hubby and me. i told him we could just go to popeyes and he can eat yummy chicken while i have a little mashed potatoes! he seemed to love the idea of a low key night and no fancy high dollar restaurants ;)

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@@Adtrx3 I started to get some energy back once I was on solid foods and could get more calories in. I pushed hard to try to get above 800 calories a day ASAP. I also pushed hard to get up to 100 grams of Protein a day. Had to use Protein shakes, greek yogurt, string cheese, eggs, and meat (once I was allowed ground or shredded meat) to do that. It was a challenge for sure!

When were you allowed meat? I'm craving chicken/ beef so badly! The struggle is real. lol

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hi all! i was sleeved 1/27 and i am also struggling with liquid and Protein. also with eating. i have been enjoying scrambled eggs (my FAV right now YUM), light string cheese and these nifty little pretzel with cheese packs that are in my carb/fat limits. i know i am NO where near 1000 calories! maybe that is why there is a week 3 stall??? i did get some new Protein Powder in so starting tomorrow i should be able to up that intake a little. maybe when the swelling inside is completely gone it will be a little easier!!

what is everyones plans for Valentines Day after being newly sleeved? i am trying to think of ideas that would work for hubby and me. i told him we could just go to popeyes and he can eat yummy chicken while i have a little mashed potatoes! he seemed to love the idea of a low key night and no fancy high dollar restaurants ;)

Hi! I'm jealous you're onto scrambled eggs! I can't wait until I can try those next week.

As for Valentines day the guy I'm seeing is fairly new so I've been struggling with ideas too. I think it's just gonna be an in movie night for us and low key as well. He knows I can't eat solids yet, thankfully he's been super supportive : )

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@@Adtrx3 I started to get some energy back once I was on solid foods and could get more calories in. I pushed hard to try to get above 800 calories a day ASAP. I also pushed hard to get up to 100 grams of Protein a day. Had to use Protein shakes, greek yogurt, string cheese, eggs, and meat (once I was allowed ground or shredded meat) to do that. It was a challenge for sure!

When were you allowed meat? I'm craving chicken/ beef so badly! The struggle is real. lol

I was allowed tuna and chicken salad 18 days post-op and ground meats at 28 days post-op. But every plan is different, so make sure you check the materials your nutritionist gave you.

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@@Adtrx3 I started to get some energy back once I was on solid foods and could get more calories in. I pushed hard to try to get above 800 calories a day ASAP. I also pushed hard to get up to 100 grams of Protein a day. Had to use Protein shakes, greek yogurt, string cheese, eggs, and meat (once I was allowed ground or shredded meat) to do that. It was a challenge for sure!

When were you allowed meat? I'm craving chicken/ beef so badly! The struggle is real. lol
I eat chicken now I'm day 17

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