Hi there al2some! I am also in Princeton, NJ. Good luck with your sleeve!!!!

Hi AL2Some IM ALSO FROM NJ VERY CLOSE TO PRINCETON BUT I AM IN THE STARTING STAGES OF DR APPOINTMENT FOR THE SLEEVE I WAS WONDERING IF YOU HAD ANY INPUT?

Hi Al2some, Congratulations on your sleeve! I am very close to you, in Hamilton in fact, and I work in Princeton. Life with the sleeve is very good for me, although my weight loss has stalled for about 5 or 6 weeks now. I think that's normal, especially since I have been traveling so much I haven't been exercising. But I've lost 86 pounds since December, so I am happy! Loving the new clothes too! If there's anything I can do to help you, just send me a message! Best of luck to you on your journey.

Thinking of you. Hope all went well. Please post pics and keep up posted.

Good Luck on your surgery!!!! Prayers sent your way

Good luck with your surgery next week!!!

Welcome to the board and congratulations on your decision to have the gastric sleeve.

I have a few suggestions. For a clear protein, I suggest Protica Profect 50. It is a whopping 50 grams of protein in a 3.2 oz vial Protica - Detail

For a really great tasting protein powder, I suggest Max Protein. You can purchase at GNC or online. SEI Pharmaceuticals

To keep track of your calorie intake and measurements and weight. FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal This is really useful when you think you've stalled on your weight loss. You can look at what you actually measure!

This blog - theworldaccordingtoeggface She posts some great recipe's and suggestions.

I was on clear liquids for a week, full liquids for another week, puree'd foods for a week, soft foods for a week and then slowly moved on to regular foods while still including the previous foods into my daily food intake. Just don't get ahead of yourself. Take small sips and then small bites. Don't be in a big hurry to eat whatever you want.