Not for awhile and slowly. I can at this point (2 years later) take in that much water but it took a solid 8 to 12 months for me. between trying to eat enough and take in all the protein, water was...

No you are fine with the protein. You want to take in as much as possible to keep your muscle tone high. you want to loose fat not muscle fat and the protein will help with that. when you are ready...

I have always preferred Isopure which has 40 grams of protein per drink. I do not favor milky protein drinks so juice is the way I go.

Good luck

I am type 1 diabetic so I will always need insulin but I will tell you that it does get better. You will in the near future see that you are slowly decreasing the amount of medication needed and your...

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I drink atleast 2 cups a day along with alot of water. I use skim milk or 1 percent no sugar or substitute. If your stomach can handle it then go for it.

its gas. it will get better

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I still drink diet soda (ginger ale) but I make sure it is flat -I open a can and leave it in the fridge for 2 days. It obviously does not taste the same but it does the trick for me ever so...

Hello all,

I am asking if anyone has any high calorie snacks to recommend. I take in about 600 calories a day and have been in a stahl for almost 2 weeks now. I believe I am loosing inches but...

Hello all,

Wanted to know if anyone has had high levels of protein in their urine after the surgery?

If you don't need it don't take it.

Hey everyone.
I have been going through the postings but feel the need for specifics.

I will be 4 weeked sleeved this coming tuesday and am having a hard time keeping smushy things down. I will...

The "hunger" you are feeling is probably gas!! Drink slowly.

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I have no idea, it is probably best to discuss this with your surgeon if you have chosen one. I am pretty sure there are other options but known that I know of.

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Is this the norm? Taking half naked pictures and sending them to the Dr. I don't think I could do it, not because of how I look but it is not safe I do not trust anyone especially to have them...

How long does it take for the heartburn and reflux to subside?
It is driving me crazy

Thanks

Hello all,

I will hit week three tmw and I must say that I am hungry but have NO desire to eat anything.

Please give me some advise, my Dr. has okay'd fish and eggs things like that.

ohh are...

Thanks I will, I have my follow up appt on Friday.
Don't be scared, I do not regret just waiting for a little relief.

It is not a constant pain, I am up and about with no problems, I am keeping...

Can someone please tell me how long it will take to stop the pain when drinking or eating anyting? I had surgery on the 14th, a week tmw and I can not get even 20 grams of protien because of the...

I have been sleeved, got home today. Don't feel too bad.
Going to bed now.
;)

Hey all,

Started my 1 week pre op liquid diet on Tuesday and was wondering if very loose cream of wheat is okay to eat?

Thanks for your help

Less then 1 week to go

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Hey everyone, I am very excited my dr just moved my surgery up a week from August 22nd to the 15th. I am not nervous (yet) can't wait to be healthy but most of all soon I will be able to get in and...

Hello All,
Had my final pre-op appointment today and found out that I will have a drain in for a week. Yippie. I remember some of you talking about it.
I am traveling by car for about 4 hours the...

Good luck we are all cheering for you.