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ok, I know that I should probably avoid asking this especially here among those that do weights regularly, but here goes. My son in law is into power lifting. Since I don't know much about it, and am trying to be a good (or better) mother in law, I thought that I would ask his advice on adding weights to my workout. He…

I have used basically two types of protein drinks/powders. The one I use daily is the Premier Protein shakes (3 flavors-chocolate, strawberry and vanilla). I like them all when chilled to VERY cold. 30 g of protein and 5g of sugar. 160 cals. I buy them at Walmart in 4 packs or at Sams in cases. They are premade but powder…

I am pretty new to VSG, sleeved on May 7th, and learning the ropes too. Add me if you would like. I try to stay current with people on here.

I am wondering...although I didn't have problems with any stages and I am on to full foods now...but if you have trouble with one stage, do you stay there until you DON'T have problems or move on to the next one when the calendar shows it is time for the next stage? I am helping someone in my support group when she has…

I am on 2-3 on Facebook too. I could spend all day reading comments and questions so get picky on the topics posted. There is a lot of good information out there, but note that different doctors have different directions and such. It will confuse you if you try to follow the diet or schedule of advancement that your…

I had sleeve surgery, but thought I would comment since I am only 5 weeks out and so my memory of that time is still pretty fresh. I know that a lot may depend on how you deal with anesthesia so soon after surgery. I did very well and practiced walking as much as I could in the hospital. My husband (and only one living in…

I was sleeved May 7th of this year and so I am just 5 weeks out. I have had a really easy time getting back to my busy life. Little pain at the start and no food issues thus far. I have one week of restricted diet and then I just eat to lose...my choices of WHAT to eat. Add as a friend if you'd like. I am 5' 11' with over…

You will be a great success. You have been working on this, and stretching yourself to do more all along the way. Keep yourself healthy by following doctor's orders and using the knowledge that you have been gathering. Soon you will be outside walking again and enjoying your family in a whole new way. Keep us updated on…

Although my hospital was not listed as a Center of Excellence, my surgeon was very strict in setting standards of excellence. I feel that I got and will continue to get a high level of care at my hometown hospital due to his diligence. I worked with a team of profesionals pre-op (dietician appts monthly, case manager that…

Pinterest has so many recipes and ideas I dont think I will ever see them all. Check there for WKS recipes and ideas.

I am sure that the seminar will both answer questions you may have and bring others to mind. Feel free to ask those questions here. I have learned so much by reading the questions that other people have asked. I felt well prepared for my surgery may 7 and I am pleased to have had the sleeve

My dietician gave me a list of items that I could count as fluids and they included some foods that I would have considered solid. She told me I could count the greek yogurts, protein shakes, soups, popsicles, puddings and jellos. You really need to work on fluid intake so you won't be dehydrated. That could send you back…

This is a great site to get information and support, but remember that your surgeon's rules have to be followed, especially if there is any doubt about being approved for the surgery. The six months of dietician and physician monitored diet was so helpful to me. I had done weight watchers for YEARS, but the motivation to…

5/7/15 BEENVSGD and I are WLS twins. I am down 17 lbs since surgery but all together since my first consultation I am down 59 lbs.

My goal for June: 1 Drink more than 64 oz of water daily. (I found it's harder to drink while working than I thought it would be) 2. Increase my protein from 60 to 80 most days. 3. Eat more real food and fewer protein-supplements. 4. Exercise regularly. Still not on a program like pre-op and so I am working up from 0 to…

I have seen several episodes of My 600 lb. life. I agree with some of your comments regarding the misery that these people inflict upon themselves by not being more grateful for the surgery and what it could mean in their lives. I am appalled by the "caregivers" who could benefit from surgery as well. One daughter took…

Welcome Jen. I was sleeved on May 7 with a highest weight (HW) of 366 and a surgery weight (SW) of 326. I am now in my 4th week post op and I am at 319 today. It doesn't show much off since surgery but I am retaining water like no body's business. The surgeon took me off my water pill after surgery so I wouldn't get…

2BeHappy2: What they report is that if they lose too much, their BMI would be too low to qualify for the surgery. That wasn't my case. I lost nearly 40 lbs prior to the surgery and dropped 4 points but was still over 40.

Keep up the hard work. I am working it too.

I am not losing like I expected to be in the early weeks after surgery. I dropped 7 lbs in the first week and am happy with that but haven't lost any in the 2nd week and now I am nearly finished with the 3rd wk and down only one pound. I wonder if it has anything to do with the weight I lost before surgery. I am down 46…

Bubblehead31, You are wise to go with smaller (and quicker) goals rather than looking at the BIG number of pounds you want to lose. I am hoping to lose over 150 lbs all together and that just seems so unreachable, even knowing that I am about to lose weight unlike I have ever been able to do before. Having short term goals…

Hi Tina, I am brand new to the sleeve. I had it done on Thursday of this past week so I am less than one week out. would be happy to help with your questions and follow the wisdom of others as they pass it on to you.

Proud of you and hopeful for the work that I have before me. Thanks for sharing your story and insight. You are right, you CAN now do anything.

Good luck. I know how hard the waiting is. Be patient and know that the time you spend between appointments is a great time to learn more of what you need to know. I had a six month waiting time between first appointments and my surgery (this past week). I am still consulting my books and notes since there is a lot to…

Cutiebbwncali I am two days post op and still in the hospital. I earned an extra day because I didn't get my liquid in as I wasn't working on that. I was concentrating on getting the walking in and thought I had the water under control. I have really had a good experience. No horrible pain but some soreness when I tried…

Thanks everyone for responding. I have a food scale as well as the usual kitchen tools for measuring. My life on Weight Watchers taught me how to do that. I just realized that tracking my food on MFP and keeping track post surgery (after I get home this Saturday) will be so much different than what I have been doing. The…

I suppose then that would be a NSV.

Why didn't I read this post before I bought the huge bottle of Celebrate vitamins??????

And I was wondering grim-traveler if you resisted the nun and fork thing or the pie?

My surgery will be May 7-sleeve. Friend me if you would like to share my experience. I will do my best to support you as well. This forum is a great place to be encouraged by people of all stages.