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Welcome I too am pre-surgery and have tried some protein shakes and bars I like Muscle Milk shakes and Bars and Premier Shakes from Walmart/Samsclub . The waiting is the hardest part for me so far I have lost 28 lbs since May by eating 1200 calories per day. There is an very helpful app called...

Has anyone had this test and tested positive for Bacteria in your stomach. Are you on antibiotics? Did they take care of it? Were you negative on the retest?

Bless you NaNa sorry it had be a choice she should have said your a big boy see ya when my dad gets home. You are the one that needs her now. but thats just my opionion and you know what they everyone s got one. praying for you dont try anything strenuous while your alone

Hi and welcome this is a great site, I'm waiting on surgery and rollercoaster of emotions is right, but in the long run It seems most wind up happy they did it. Walmart sells Premier pure protein shakes that are ok and Muscle milk light shakes. 2200 hundred cals is not bad at all to start with...

You need to be off caffiene before surgery because caffiene slows the healing process.

I have sleep apnea and i sleep with a cpap everynight, I have heard that after surgery sleep apnea is often cured as you lose weight, but once you get use too it its not that bad and you can get pads that just go in your nose and there is not as much stuff on your face.

Thank you so much for posting your sucess, I,m still waiting for my surgery but it sometimes get a little scary hearing about all the things that go wrong, I know its a battle but I also have faith in God and praying church family too help me through, Keep up the good work and hopefully we can...

Thanks for the Birthday wishes and all your encouragement. You are a blessing to many.

Thanks Missey, you are in my prayers too! Keep in touch so we can compare notes

Well test are all done and passed, classes have been attended, now waiting on everything to get submitted to insurance. I hate the waiting part but we all have to do it. I'm ready to start this journey but the nerves are starting kick in. I do believe God will be with me and watch over me and I...

Why did you choose the sleeve ? For those who have had it already how have you done with it ? How long was itbefore you could return to your normal activites?

I was nervous too but it wasn't bad. actually one on one only took about 15 mins for me. General questions not too deep. Sandra

Glad to hear a story of someone doing well, Hope it continues for you ! My surgery could be any time now and im getting nervous.

Saw the doc today Ive lost 20lbs in about 8 weeks. 12 of those were lost in the past nine days. So say the naysayers if you can do that why do you need surgery? People just don't understand the battle if they haven't been through it, But they are still proud of me and happy for me. I'm excited...

Yes they did say for 3 months after surgery im counting the days did you guys feel sluggish without it? What are some of your pick me ups?

I am using MyFitnesspal I just find it mind boggling sometimes to get all the things to match up right.

Hows everyone doing keeping up with your diet, Im tracking calories, carbs, sugar, Fat, and protein, based on a total of 1200 calories per day, That alot of factors to balance and keep up with anyone have any secrets or shortcuts to make it easier. sandra

I feel so sluggish since giving up my morning coffee, does anyone know of something safe to help you feel more energized. Ive never tried the energy drinks or shots because i worried if they were safe and most are full of caffiene I Thought. Sandra

I was told not to use the protein shakes as a meal replacement pre-op at least, you should also have something else with them like a piece of fruit for example also you should practice no drinking 30 mins before 0r 30 mins after a meal. and with the sleeve after surgery your total meal should be...

wow with the sleeve they said we would only be out 2 weeks.