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  1. Re: Im 5 weeks post op and need to have 90 grams of protein a day...PROTEIN SHAKES make me

    i couldn't tolerate the protein shakes so I drank Isopure. You can get them from GNC and I urge you to try them.

    Good luck!
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    Re: Biotin shampoo/conditioner

    I would also recommend the Nioxin system for hair loss.
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    Cosmetic Surgery

    Well i was sleeved on 04/04/2012 and i am so thrilled with my progress. I weng from 228 lbs to 138lbs as of today!! I cnat explain how much better better i feel mentally and physically. I was...
  4. Thread: my journey

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    my journey

    Well i am 6 months post op and very excited about my progress. I am down about 80 lbs and i feel great. i do admit that i need to get better at exercising. All of my post op visits have been great...
  5. Re: Is it just me of are the Isopure clear drinks just nasty?

    i drink the isopure drinks, orange and grape. i agree they are not the best but they are tolerable. I cant drink the shakes at all becuase they still make me feel nauseated and bloated.
  6. Re: The scales have LITERALLY tipped in my favor :)

    It is an amazing feeling, i have lost more than half my goal weight already and it is an amazing feeling!!
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    Re: No energy...Help!

    Your energy levels shoudl start to turn around in the next sevral days. My first week back to work was rough becuase i was so drained. The more protein you absorb the better you will feel.

    Best of...
  8. Thread: Progress!!

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    Progress!!

    I am now almost two months post op and i am very pleased with my progress. My surgery date was 04/04 and i am currently down 40lbs. I no longer weigh over 200lbs and that alone feels great! i've been...
  9. Thread: Sleeve Size??

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    Sleeve Size??

    Does anyone know an exact measurement for what size sleeve they received? I believe they refer to it as a bouge. I asked at my appt last week and i was told 36MM so i just wanted to compare and see...
  10. Re: Do you tell friends and family how much you have lost?

    If they ask i will tell them, but i dont volunteer the information.
  11. Re: How many calories did you eat in the first few weeks?

    I was probably around the same pace as everyone. Once my foods started to transition my calorie count increased. Im a little over a month out now and my calorie count is around 500-600/day. Doesnt...
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    Re: I'm tired of SHAKES!!

    Try oatmeal or cream of wheat too!
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    just a few questions

    So im almost a month post op and i was curious of a few things...

    When is it safe to drink alcohol?
    When can you drink through a straw?
    When can you have a carbonated beverage or will i ever be...
  14. Thread: Leaks??

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    Re: Leaks??

    Sorry to worry yall, but im fine! I was just curious. My dr didnt really talk to me about leaks and i was curious. I didnt have a swallow test that i know of so i just wanted some other input.
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    Re: Sugar free, non fat yogurt

    Not sure about the greek yogurts, i have been doing yoplait. I just bought some greek yogurt at the store this weekend.
  16. Thread: Phase 3

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    Re: Phase 3

    i think you shoudl be ok to start that, just listen to your body. I'm at about your same phase and i am now eating yogurt, pudding, oatmeal, cream of wheat and cream soups. i'm adding eggs and sweet...
  17. Thread: Leaks??

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    Leaks??

    What causes leaks and how do you know if you have one??
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    Re: Question about swallow tests

    I had this same question. I didnt have a swallow test unless they did it in the OR while i was still under. So how would you know if you had a leak?? I guess ill check with my doctor to see what they...
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    Protein Shakes

    Will it get easier for me to drink my protein shakes? I'm only 3 weeks post op and have struggled since surgery drinking the protein shakes. I'm drinking isopure now becuase teh shakes were just too...
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    Re: I'm 12 days post op

    We are at about the same point in our post op and i have been eating oatmeal for about a week. I also do cream of wheat, mashed potatoes, cream soups, yogurts, and pudding. I am adding eggs and sweet...
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    Re: Are There Any Smokers Out There?

    gosh my doc didnt really say anything. I dont find i enjoy it as much since ive been sleeved so i have cut back alot!
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    Re: Post op frustration

    My post op transition diet is 8 weeks long and its not until about week 5 or 6 that i can have anything substantial! I just dont see why its so drawn out. Add stuff every 3-5 days and if its not a...
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    Post op frustration

    Sorry but i have to vent, i'm getting bored and frustrated with the post op restrictions. I so badly want food that has texture. Tired of soups, puddings and popsicles!! Its about all i've had for...
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    SF Frozen yogurt

    Is it safe to eat sugar free frozen yougurt or ice cream??
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    Re: 1st day at work!

    It will get easier, i had a very hard time my first 7-10 days and often questioned what i did to myself!! I struggled with protein and finally switched to Isopure last friday, it works great! The...
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