Sleeved Bug First Video

[@GastricTiger]

Welcome to the community. I'm glad you had the guts to put yourself out there. Building a good support system is key to success. Changing the mindset from carbs to protein is tough. The best way to deal with it is go through your house and get rid of anything that doesn't support your goals. That means no cookies, candy, crackers, bread, cereal, or even things like starchy vegetables (like carrots, potatoes, peas) and fruit. Stock your fridge with lunch meat, cheese, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt. Stock your cupboard with some tuna packets (there are many good varieties of flavors out there), protein shakes, and beef jerky. It is a huge change in the way you will need to think about food. Also, don't be so worried about the surgery. The truth is if you have a good surgeon the risk of the surgery is about the same as having your gallbladder removed.

[@sleevedbug1046]

+Gastric Tiger Thank you! I need all the support I can get because I am so committed to doing what I need to do to be successful and stay that way. I have gotten rid of a lot the last few weeks. I have a tough time with not being able to eat just any veggie or fruit because I love most all veggies and most fruits and having to say no cant have a carrot is hard because that was always my go to healthy snack especaily while quitting smoking and after. All the things you said to stock up on are things I like already and can not wait till I get to the stage when I can have them again I love beef jerky but until I started watching other sleever's videos I never thought about it being ok to have after surgery. I had a great surgeon and I am glad the surgery is out of the way and I am healing, it is like having the gallbladder removed it does not feel much different.

[@lookingupandlettinggo9063]

KENTUCKY LOVE.... I am so excited for you. I can't wait to see your update video. Hugs beautiful. You have a supportive person here cheering you on. I'm so sorry you don't have so much support there. It makes it tougher, but as you said it's THEIR problem. Sometimes people who are in the same boat as us are kind of angry or frustrated that they will be left or abandoned. I have had to deal with quite a bit of that myself. Greek Yogurt, cheese sticks, tuna salad made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo, chicken salad made with Greek yogurt, and fish are my faves now! :) Girl I am a dress girl. I own a clothing business. I mostly carry dresses! When it comes time for that let me know, and I will give a discount. Add me on Facebook? I'm Lisa Tuala.

[@sleevedbug1046]

+Looking Up and Letting Go Thank you! Oh, Greek yogurt in Tuna or chicken salad that sounds good, I would have never thought of that one, I heard of putting mustard in them but that did not sound that great to me. I can't wait to try those with the Greek yogurt. I will certainly be contacting you for a dress when the time comes, Thank you!