So, Girl, you ready?! Almost time. I can't wait to see how happy you are while on your journey. Enjoy your husband while he is home and tell him a great big thank you from me and my family. Good luck, Lori and enjoy the ride...

Sure! Glad I could help. Best wishes to you in your journey...

lol well Lori I don't know what I am doing in this forum, I so easily get lost and I just posted a response to your message to me on my own page!! LOL!!

Love in Him,
Joy

Hooray for you!
You will see several UPS and downs before surgery. It is all worth it. I've dropped 35 pounds in 6 wks. I ain't gona lie for me the first month was not fun. I did have a hiatal hernia which complicated things but I am doing very well now. Enjoy your husband being home. Give him a big thank you for me. His service is much appreciated. as my four yro old says "we are on an adventure". Yes a great adventure. Talk to you soon

Hi, how have you been?
I hope all is well with you surgery. Have you had it yet?
I'm really happy I've had mine, even with all the fun stuff. It is getting better. Am looking forward to a life of healthy choices and healthy living.
take care and God bless

Thanks for checking out my blog... ;0)
I feel blessed to have been able to get this done an have an easy surery an post op... I hope urs goes just as well much luck to you in ur journey

So my next door neighbor came up to me and asked me about what is happening with my surgery. I told her I just had my screening and was approved last week. She was so encouraging and non judgemental. I was really encouraged. Just sharing!

I am so glad to be here! I am having fun. It's so good to have so many people going through this at the same time. So many other experiences to share and shoulders to cry on or laugh with. I look forward to all of us sharing our good and bad times to help each other through our journey. Take care and good luck.

You are so welcome! I love this site, also. I received so much good information when I first found it!

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.

In the forum check out this section for suggestions: Gastric Sleeve Diet, Recipes, and Nutrition
Keep a positive attitude and you will do great!