Jillian Michaels Natural Whey Protein Powder is The Best. I use vanilla along with 1/2 teaspoon of any type sugar free jello pudding! The Absolute Best Protein Shake(s) EVER!!! Blend with ice and...

Just wondering if "its just me"...but when I eat things 'I'm not supposed to", my body temperature immediately increases. I start to sweat and feel extremely hot! For instance, last week I was...

I've always been told that each person is different. If your "body makeup" is to lose hair...then there is nothing you can really do about it, but to allow it to run its course. I too take the 5000...

I too had a 6 month requirement (Cigna Insurance). After my requirements were met, I had a surgery date right away of which was another 3 weeks later.

Learn all you can because time will Fly By! ...

Hello Lily,

Yes, I'm doing well for the most part. Sorry it took me so long to respond, but with this emotional roller coaster I've been on...I've kinda stayed off the internet. LOL But I have...

I'm sure most of us had those same feelings! But it will be the best decision of your life :)
To be honest, I don't even remember ANYTHING after meeting the anesthesiologist (literally saying...

I haven't had any form of "bread" just yet, but I had the exact same feeling from drinking about 2 oz of coffee. I Thought I Was Going To Die!!! The pain was unbelievable, and I started to get the...

Chike is great tasting!! I hate the taste of everything else I've tried, and I've spent hundreds on wasted protein products. Chike sends free samples, but you have to pay shipping costs. Chike...

I had the surgery the same day as you, and I can basically eat what I want (just smart choices of course). I have been eating Better Oats oatmeal since week 4, as my tummy Loves It (but only about 3...

Everything will be okay. Our weight wasn't gained in a day...and it won't be lost in a day. Stay focused because I actually gained 7 lbs post op due to all the fluids, etc from surgery. Trust me...

I'm post op, but my saving grace with hunger has always been a kosher pickle spear. Most are only 5 calories, with 0 fat, and 1 carb. No protein...but they take away the edge :)

Hello Nikki,

I'm one month post op and have never tried the brand you have mentioned, but I have tried numerous protein solutions (shakes, shots, etc.). I have spent hundreds of dollars of which...

Hello Tracy,

I'm 4 weeks post op and my stomach still "rumbles" all the time. I think it's just an adjustment thing of your stomach "dealing" with the surgery. Only eat (or try to eat) when you...

I was told the same as MOMX2. Happy losing :D

Thanks for the tip. I have really BAD nausea. I'll try that soon :)

Vicky, I feel your pain whole-heartedly!!! I haven't tried anything carbonated, as I'm too afraid. I do take a Pepcid daily also, and it works "okay"...but every so often I get the "burping"...

Well family, tomorrow I'll be 4 weeks post op. Per my surgeon's schedule, I'm on the soft diet. UNfortunately for me, I don't like anything anymore. I've wasted so much money on super nasty...

Lauren, You have NO IDEA how much reading your post has blessed me!!!!! I've been so down in the dumps lately because of my first stall of which doesn't seem to want to go away. I was SO...

Currently I'm approved for 6 weeks off, but do think I may be able to return in 4. Each person, situation is different, and I've learned that there are good days and bad days...so monitor you're own...

Don't be discouraged... I actually gained weight in the hospital (I'm assuming from the air, fluids, and everything else they pump you up with).

Everything will be okay, and please don't watch...

Okay Sleeve Family,

I'm really trying not to be ungrateful because I haven't gained...but I'm 15 days out and haven't lost weight in 3 days. I became sick / not so peachy three day's ago and put...

Same thing happened to me! Jello was not my friend until I had the lightbulb moment to realize that it basically had to turn to liquid, in my mouth, before I swallowed :o

My dietitian & surgeon gave great visuals using medicine cups.
It should take you about one hour to sip on 8 ozs of liquid. The key is sip, sip, sip. That includes protein drinks, diluted juice,...

Hello everyone,

Very sorry for just logging on, as my surgeon had a much better approach to "cleaning out" they system. It won't help you, but maybe it can assist someone else.

You buy a 64...

Walk, Walk, Walk...and keep your fluids up! I'm 8 days post-op and days 1-4 were...well, lets just say...I was going through h-e-double hockey sticks!!! But everyday it gets a little bit better...I...