Congrats CarrieAnn!! You're on your journey now!!

Thanks for the well wishes. Terri, how did your surgery go? Dr. Pesta is your Dr as well correct?

Hi,
Let me know how it goes when you are up and about. Best of wishes to you!

Good luck with your surgery next week!!!

Hi Carrie,

I'm doing pretty well. It's been almost 4 weeks since my surgery. My incisions are almost healed. My main problems are learning to eat the new way and getting my energy back. Each person is different though, so you may have things easier! One problem HappyMe and I have had are stalls in weight loss. I lost quite a bit at the beginning, but when I went to soft foods 2 weeks ago, my weight loss stalled. I have lost a couple pounds, but before I was losing around a pound per day! I think I need more exercise!

God bless your upcoming surgery!
Jeni

I would call Sally Green, 586.759.7469. Is it the pre-op or post op diet? For pre-op, Elnora said it doesn't matter as much. I would try to keep the sugar below 6 g per serving. Post-op, you can buy the HMR70plus from them. They're more expensive. Does this help? Jeni

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!