I got away from this site let time slip away and find myself getting off track. How quickly even with a stomach the quarter of a size I return to my old demons. Yes, less food but poor food. I need...

What state are you in?

I had a similar experience this weekend. I was out of town an my best friend an I went to dinner at a soul food restaurant. I knew there wouldn't be healthy choices but I had just a little. Helps...

Not sure of anything specific. Talk to your doctor. Have them check all you vitamin levels. I'm not a huge protein fan but I bought nature valley protein bars and they are good. 10 grams and don't...

Welcome. It is a journey for sure but well worth it. I have found this site to be priceless. The support, feedback, tip and tricks are all so wonderfull.

I've heard about robotic surgery but no for any form of gastric surgery. Best of luck to you.

I was advised the ulsers as well. Have you tried the p90x preworkout drink. I would think that would be better than a 5 hour energy. Gatoraid also make one. You can also look at beach body. Good Luck!

I use my fitness pal. They have an app an website. I log everything. It will break down the calories protein carbs etc
Very useful tool. I also bought a food scale and a lot of times just eat froma...

I have been advised 5-6 meals a day. This seems so opposite than what I've always thought I should do with the three meals a day. Sometimes I feel like I'm always eating or drinking water or a...

While I was I the hospital my surgeon had a respiratory therapist come twice a day for a breathing treatment. I think that helped me a lot it sounds like what you're going through is scary. I will...

I would make sure you're getting enough water and protein every day. Water should be no less than 48 oz and protein should be between 60-80 per day. I would also recommend talking to your doctor....

It really comes down to the specifics of your policy but if you policy covers Weight Loss Surgery than BCBSIL does all the gastric sleeve procedure. The predetermine process is usually 7-14 days but...

What state?

I was advised one month.

Sounds like you've made it through the hardest part. To think I thought my surgery was long at 3 hours. 8 hours is crazy. Glad to hear you ate doing better one day at a time.

I've really been blessed no reflux issues. I never had any before so that may be what helped. Funny how purée food is so good after weeks of liquid. I find the hardest part with purée is getting past...

I say look st it this way. When was the last time you lost 13 lbs in 13 days. That's 1lb a day. That is something to celebrate. Your life just restarted and this is an excellent. Celebrate all...

Made a little concocution. It tasted good an was something different.

Black Bean
Chicken
Mild Salsa
Light Sour Cream
Hot Sauce to taste

Threw it all in the Bullet and dinner full of...

Best wishes to you on your upcoming surgery.

I am 9 days postop and today I feel like I am falling apart. I am having feelings that I have made the wrong decision. My brother asked me tonight when I would be able to eat "normal" again. I...

My doctor gave me the requirements for my protein shakes as far as carbs calories protein etc.
Call you nutritionist they should be able to let you know. I'll look and see if I can find my...

I found the postoperative liquid diet do much harder than the postoperative. I honestly didn't do that great the two weeks. I did more like two days. I wouldn't suggest this it is just my story. I...

Welcome. You've made a great first step. This site has been so useful to me.

I'm 6 days post op and can say I had minimal issues with nausea while in the hospital. Ever since I've been okay. I have had pain and do take my pain meds but have started taking them less an less as...

The sleeve is a newer procedure to my understanding but has shown similar results as with the bypass with the current data. I personally had the lap band then had to have it removed two years later...