Really. !?? Struggling a bit too. Not lost a lb in week 2 ... Text me. 661-219-3641 I literally live off Cooperstone off Mcbean... Across from Valencia: )

I would almost rather drink my calories. I love the chocolate premier nutrition shakes from Costco the best I have ever tasted. 200 calories and 30grams of protein and practically sugar free, like 2 grams of sugar. 2 shakes and you have your recommended 60 grams of protein for the day. I also LOVE Jamba Juice with protein boost of course. It would take me a whole day to get the 11oz shake down at first now its my breakfast and keeps me satisfied and hunger free for hours. It sounds crazy but its true. But my first 2 weeks after surgery on all liquids was sooo hard. The only thing I noticed were food commercials. I just wanted a steak or refried beans. something with substance. I still had to have regular food in the house for my son. Who's 18 by the way. He just graduated Canyon high. I had tons of support from friends and family. Sounds like you have that too. Im near to Valencia High also. Decoro and Seco. Great to know you're so close.

I warmed up to Dr Misra right away. She was extremely personable and just felt an instant connection with her. So I wanted her to do my surgery. No doubt about it.
My first week sips of water were tough. I was soooo thirsty I missed chugging a bottle of water. As the weeks went on I was able to finally drink a bottle like before the sleeve. Sometimes I still get over excited and chug and it doesnt go down smooth. I was told that if you dont treat your sleeve right over time it can stretch. But thats if you keep eating past the point when you know you're full or carbonated drinks can stretch your sleeve over time. I thought Nahhh, I can still drink a beer. Nope anything with carbonation feels terrible to me I feel so full and gassy, it just causes so much pressure in there. I would rather not. I just said oh my stomach has stretched because I was able to drink more water or have a few extra bites of something. I have heard others say the same but its just that my stomach has healed. I have heard others write about something called the 5 day pouch test. But the website where it comes from makes you pay for the info. I just took a step back, went back to basics. Liquids! Protein shakes and some turkey and cheese slices. Just low carb. Its supposed to "shrink" your stomach and To get your fat storage burning or to get past a stall. I think your right. I may not be getting enough calories. Definitely not the recommended 1200 That just seems so much for me.

You mentioned you thought that your sleeve was stretched..... is that possible at some point in our lives?? do you know??? I was also never offered the "spider" method so Im curious.... I have had two other surgeries, but when theres a baby to get out and they think you may have cancer (which I didn;t ) you don't think about surgery you just do it! So this is like getting your boobs done, its just our stomachs hhahahaha!!! I will keep you posted!

Brandy

LOVE THE LONG MESSAGE and your my new BFF!!! 22!!! wow! lol... no Im 37, that pic was a yr ago still same weight tho... I m lucky to have a small upper body, and skinny looking face, the rest well... ugh! lol... I didnt realize I put LA, we are over by Valencia High School and my hubby is an actor so you guys have probably crossed paths... Your gorgeous too btw! And your doing great!!! Iam actually kinda wondering if your weightloss may be stalled because of the amount of physical activity you do alllllllll day!!! Maybe your body needs more cal??? just thought, cause you have to admit that most people our size DONT do that much activity in a week much less a day! lol Whenever you wanna get together lets do it... Im so down for a fellow friend/sleever close by! I also went in for lap band because I thought no way in H*ll im doing that then the sleeve seemed cool, so I went home and researched and went back to meet Dr Feiz cause I wasn't sure if he was personable enough for me... ( im from the south lol) The second time round I loved him, he totally sold me.... Im scared as h*ll but I need it...

Hey got your message!!! thats awesome, I have talked to two other women that have Dr. Feiz as well... Wondering why you had surgery with his partner? Did you choose... Also were you on tow weeks liquid, Lupe said I only needed 1 so curious about that... im 235 now... cant wait.... hey did you notice Im in Valencia... my daughter will go to Rio Norte this year and two others are toddlers soooo busy! Thanks a ton for the encouragement... also read your in the business.... so is my husband

Hi LindaC, I am actually doing very well except for this awful cold I have had for a week. Im over the sore throat part now it is just terrible runny/stuffy nose. Cant breathe or taste. I am only down 20lbs as I had stalled for almost 3 weeks. But I am starting to tolerate a variety of foods very well. Harder meats are still uncomfortable but I have been sticking to oatmeal everyday for breakfast, and small meals throughout the day maybe half a potato or beans and rice and 2 protein shakes a day. Sometimes I feel as if my stomach is still too big. How are you feeling? I know it was tough for you. Hoping you are feeling better by now. We are 40 days out now.

How are you????

How are you feeling? I'm starting to lose but not still feeling great. I think maybe a few more weeks. I can't even take vitamins still and yesterday in threw up. I have the worst nausea in the morning! I'm so stressed about that because I am supposed to go back to work on Wednesday! I look at the scale once a day but the number is what it is. Do you know what I miss the most? Chugging water. I used to drink so much water before this operation - a good habit. And now I can't do that any longer. I do hope you are feeling better everyday.

Ok vleigh when is the weight going to start coming off? 2 lbs in the last week is total crap! If infeelmthis miserable and am hardly eating you think God would maybe reward me? Ugh! How are you doing? I'm off the pain med finally, how about you?

I'm hungry, how about you?

Had my surgery on the 28th and had to stay an extra day due to could not get in enough liquids. Everything leaves a bad state. I feel like my taste buds were scorched. On clear liquids for the week and then can switch to cream soups. I am hungry and try not to think about it. I feel a bit week and feel a bit sick to my stomach. Not nautious . Cant wait to get through this. How are you doing.The hospital I was in was very nice, its brand new, but when your sick nothing matters, they all become the same.

Good luck. Hope all goes well with your surgery today.

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