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Gross Protein Powder Samples - GROSS!  Yuck! OMG!  OK...so, I did the samples of Strawberry and Birthday Cake protein powders from 'About Time'.  They were the ones mentioned that do the Pumpkin protein powder b...

Iced Decaf Coffee with skim milk and Cinammon Grah - So, I've been a big decaf tea drinker post surgery and no coffee (decaf or otherwise) although I was a BIG coffee drinker pre-op.  So, I got this Cinammon Graham cracker protein po...

Does this sound right? - So, I get to introduce new and varied food items since Monday.  So, like today for dinner:  I take a measuring cup (1/2 cup) to scoop up the chicken and broccoli baked in cream of ...

I think I can, I think I can - So, I did it...   I did my first restaurant experience post-op (6 weeks ago I was under the knife).  Also, it was the restaurant I had many a beer (in fact, I've got two plates o...

Soft Foods tomorrow!!!!! How do you measure? - I am sooooo excited that I get to move to soft foods tomorrow (not pureed soft either).  I'm thinking about doing some turkey lunch meat with some laughing cow cheese to spread on ...

Even on a bad day with the Sleeve...it's still bet - I woke up this morning...feeling nauseated and with a slight reflux.  I had nothing different than typical.  Just my body saying, 'hello' and 'omg...I think you did something here'...

Help! I'm addicted to Obesityhelp.com! - Ok...so I've heard about replacing one addiction (food) with another....I think I'm on the brink here.  I'm wondering if I need to take a break?  Who am I kidding????  Seriously th...

Happy Labor Day! - 4 weeks post-op and went to my first party.  Brought my PB2 and crackers and protein powders and decaf tea and water.  Played some pool and took a boat ride!  And met some nice peo...

Timing eating and drinking events - I ate too quick today for lunch.  Had 4 tbsp. of cream of chicken soup and I burped it up on one occasion.  I am really learning this little stomach.  For dinner I took 35 min. to ...

Post-op Surgeon meet-up and upcoming Party! - I met with my surgeon (first time post-op) today.  He gave me a good report on my incisions and weight loss and that I am doing well.  I was informed that my B-12 and Vitamin D wer...

3 weeks post-op - So, I still can't see what I am actually typing so hoping this will be mostly correct.  I am feeling more like my self here lately.  I did my first week back at work last week a...

Question - I am still eating soft pureed foods but move to 4 tbsp. on Mon. Last week I ate tuna salad (couple of tbsp.) for lunch with low fat mayo. So, I was thinking about doing a tbsp. o...

Claim denial - So, my insurance company is trying to deny my hospital stay saying it was not pre-certified. I had to pay my amount 10 days prior to the surgery date to the hospital to even have ...

B-12 question - I had surgery on Aug. 5th. Everything is going pretty well. I've noticed the last couple of days that I have difficulty getting up and around in the morning (I used to drink coff...

Transition from Full Liquid to Soft Pureed - So, I started the soft pureed portion of my post-op diet yesterday. I did a tablespoon of soft scrambled egg and a tbsp. of mashed banana....waited before and after before drinkin...

Update 6 days post-op - I have finished surgery and are 6 days post-op.  I hve lost over 6 lbs. since surgery.  i am trying to get all my liquids in and protein and taking my daily vitamin and medicine...

Post Surgery Post (Warning this is a LONG post) - Did my surgery on Monday morning.... Went by without a hitch. Spent a couple of nights in the hospital per doctor's typical instructions. Glad it was two nights and not one as...

Anti-bacterial wash soap pre-surgery - Anybody else have to use the presurgery antibacterial wash a couple of nights before and the day of surgery? I have very sensitive skin and I gotta say....I'm glad I don't have to...

Surgery is Monday!!!! - So...Surgery is set for Monday....looking forward to getting on with the show! I have done the full liquid diet for 13 days now and I gotta say....I'm tired of soup! If anyone ha...

Counting Down - Well...about 6 days until surgery.  Still doing my full liquid diet.  Some days are better than others with the hunger pain and needing something to chew.  But it is worth it.  ...

Test - I am trying to see if this works.  Even though I can't see what I am writing.

Well, I think it is safe to say that as happy as you get with a lb. loss...

labwork and sleeve - I unfortunately didn't really pay attention to this Forum til now but after starting to read some posts last night, it's making me wonder about if my surgery might be postponed?  I...

Hiatal Hernia and Sleeve - Has anyone gotten into surgery and your surgeon found a Hiatal Hernia?  I hear that sometimes Hernias are asymptomatic but when in surgery the surgeon sees it...do surgeons fix it?...

Blogging and Pre-Op Diet - So, I went on site today to really get going with this website as I started my pre-op today.  I didn't have to technically start til tomorrow morning but just thought it would be b...