I take 2 multis daily and 3 Cal +D. My NUT wants me to get at least 60 grams of protein a day, I have exceeded that every day. I think I am getting enough sleep. I have just started on food,...

What I thought were hunger pangs two weeks ago when I had my surgery turned out to be leftover Co2 gas. It could be that for you too! If so it'll pass and you will see you won't feel"hungry"...

I have lost 11 pounds since my surgery 2 weeks ago. I've lost a total of 51 since walking in my surgeons office. I have a new, wonderful man in my life after 21 years of being married to a not so...

Wow! 2 months out and 31 pounds!! I am 2 weeks out, eating, and exercising and have only lost 7.���� Sublingual B12 gives me energy.

only 7 pounds! I am eating only 1/4-1/2 cup of food. Sticking to my protein drinks and water. I am doing a walking/cardio program. Is this normal? I go to the MD tomorrow and I am afraid he is...

I got one of those hand blenders, they are so nice! I pureed down a can of Campbells Creamy Chicken Noodle soup while it was heating right in the pot! A little extra milk was added to cut back on...

I was told no gummies at all! Especially since gummie multis contain no iron!

How often?

So, I was sleeved on the 4th of Jan 2017 (last week) My diet plan says not to start using the sublingual B-12 til next week. Should do as she says or start using the super absorbing tablets now? ...

I already knew about taking small sips. I thought I was! I already knew about the chew, chew, chew, again I thought I was. So no, none of those things suprised me. Taking 45 minutes to drink...

Hi! My NUT wants me to take smaller sips of my Full Liquid Diet. So, if things first I bought a digital food scale to make sure those ounces are the correct ounces. Then she wants me to take 40...

Just buy Hershey's cocoa powder (the one for baking) make the hot chocolate according to package directions and substitute the sugar for your favorite low cal sweetner. I tossed in a 1/2 scoop of my...

That is how I feel about coffee. I could drink a cup and go to bed. It is not a pick me up, it's a comfort thing. With temps in the teens and a foot of snow on the ground, a nice warm comfort is...

I am happy with the 2lbs!����

to have Dunkin Donuts coffee. Today I discovered Dunkin Decaf. I am in heaven, life is good.

Down 2 since surgery

I use a nasal pillow instead of a mask. I guess my mouth hangs open when I sleep and I swallow lots of air. I know there are chin straps out there, but I prefer to wait to heal instead of strapping...

I don't know if any of you have experienced this. I just began using a CPAP 3 weeks prior to surgery. Everything was going along just fine. Then I had my surgery and have found my digestive system...

Isn't it wonderful when the medical staff listens to you? I had my gall bladder out 20 years ago, no one listened to me and it was by far the worst experience of my life! I was so incredibly ill...

Talk to the anesthesiologist. Tell them your concerns. All of my nurses were shocked by all the anti nausea medication I was given while I was under. My doc also continued anti nausea meds once I...

Ask for a much Simethicone as they can give you. Its in chewable form too. I did have a family member smuggle some in for me too. They will more than likely be giving you Protonix thru your I V. ...

I am already feeling so much better! I can't wait to be 2 1/2 months out!

Just sleeved on 1/4/17. That day was ok. Day 2 was horrific. I fought with my surgeon and had left over Co2 pain that would not go away no matter how much walking I did. I cried and wished for...