I haven't been on the forum in quite a while, but wanted to chime in, too. I was sleeved October 2012 and prior to, was diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy in my toes (tingly sensation; could still...

I eat the bars as well as the shakes. They aren't "fabulously delicious", but they taste ok. They, like the shakes, also provide 30 g protein per bar. Variety pack at Sam's gives 3 flavors...

Thanks for the info. I phoned in and ordered the sample pack.

I managed about 10 lbs/month over 4 months by doing liquid protein shakes for morning and lunch meal replacements, then lo-carb, high-protein dinner. I used the EAS carb control shakes from Sam's...

Poop talk help?
I am now starting soft foods, having done full liquids for the last 2 weeks. And those liquids made me super liquidy, if you know what I mean. I assume this is result of no...

How quickly does that 1/2 can go down? I am 2 weeks post-op and still am learning not to take big drinks - if I do I sure feel it. But if I sip, sip, sip - I could prob. do a whole can of soup,...

Welcome. I'm 9 days post-op. Like everyone says, maintain hydration and look for things to keep up the protein.

And yes, I too am so looking forward to scrambled eggs. Funny how it's no longer...

I'm day 8 post-op. There is still some residual pain in my left shoulder, but it is not terrible. I try to massage it and was given the suggestion by the nurse to trying Icy-hot rub and working it...

Good luck. The journey is worth it.

7-day post op - All sutures look good. I learned more about the hiatal hernia repair and why I seem to be 'burpy'. I have no nausea, am holding down fluids just fine, have tried mixing it up with...

Thanks for the link

My wife calls me a clothes whore, cause I just love to shop. Can't wait to get bargain deals on clothes that will actually fit and not having to look to catalogs for just about everything. Congrats!

Always a struggle with food. Emotional binging, eating just because I was bored. And from what I've read so far, I know I am not alone in this. I had surgery 10/15/12 - and it went so smoothly. I...