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found new protein option/liquid - I searching the Target clearance items and came across Pure Protein Quick Shots.  It is 25 g of Protein in 3 oz of grape flavored liquid.  There were 2 boxes left so I grabbed them...

getting the runs after protein shakes - I make my shakes with milk.  I had one last night and one this am.  I just started full liquids and am I week out.  Both times within 30 minutes I was running to the bathroom.  It ...

1 week out - question about Shakes - I am 1 week out today and get to start full liquids.  My question is when you make a shake, say that is 8 oz, how long should I take to drink it?  Does that count as a "meal"?  I a...

POD 4 and HUNGRY - Ok I need some support here - I was sleeved on Wed.  I am on clears until Wed and then full liquids and I am hungry.  I know it is hunger because my stomach has been growling somet...

Exercise postop week 1-2 - I am wondering what is a good exercise plan postop a couple of weeks.  I normally walk 30-45 minutes a day pre-surgery.  I am POD 4 today and I have walked around the block a coupl...

home and sleeved - day 4 - I got home from the hospital yesterday.  I think I am doing okay - seems like it is impossible to get in all my fluids but I am trying.  Day 2 was terrible and it hurt so bad to ev...

Today is MY day! - My surgery is scheduled for noon today.  I am excited and a little nervous.  Praying for NO complications.  I lost 13 lbs prior to surgery and really changed my diet pre-op- I am o...

Worked my last shift! - I just finished my last shift of work today before my sleeve on Wednesday.  I am relieved and ready to focus on ME for the next 8 weeks!  My doc told me I needed 6 weeks but I took...

1 more week til sleeve! - Hi everyone - Just wanted to introduce myself and say Hi!  I am having a VSG with Ikramuddin at the U next Wednesday.  Anyone else use him or would like to share their experie...

Approved and Scheduled - Got a call this am and I am approved and scheduled for 5/16!  I am so excited but yet scared!  Normal right???

Need to lose 6 pounds by 5/16 - OK veterns.... I need to drop 6 pounds by my pre-op appt on 5/16.  I have already lost 4 just not eating sweets and portion control/good food choices.  Yesterday I told myself tha...

Nervous about insurance approval - I had my last appt today from everything that was required for me to do for surgery.  Hopefully they should be submitting to my insurance this week.  I have been apprehensive about...

Got a date! - I am so nervous!  I just got my surgery date - June 6th.  I could have done it 5/16 but that may have been rushing it too much for me to arrange childcare and my work schedule.   ...