My weight loss and general sleeve rules

That is a great response.

I admire your wisdom and the graciousness to share it with others.

Great post! Thanks Elina

So much great info here. Thank you for sharing!

Thank you Elina. I have also learned some hard lessons from a friend that had an RNY and now has gained back 40 lbs. She drinks sugary iced coffee all day, drinks with all her meals and also drinks carbonated beverages constantly. I feel her pain about regaining weight because I did it a million times before my sleeve and I am determined not to do it again. It is hard to create and keep new habits but I am willing because I have a tool and did not have that advantage before surgery.

It has made all the difference.

 vanilla lite chai tea with Splenda

What ingredients do you use to make this?  I dread giving up my Chai latte in the morning.

I use lite Vanilla Soy Slender, chai tea and a few splenda packets.  You might have to go to the Soy Slender website to find a store near you that carries it.  I love both the vanilla and the chocolate.

Thanks for your post!!! I wasn't drinking w/ meals and I was waiting after meals approx. 30 min. I think I will adjust to 30min. b4 and 45 after and see the effect. I'd also be interested in your exercise rules.

 Thanks Elina. Great words of wisdom for those finding their way along this path.

I've used the 40 calorie Almond Breeze. I have never tried the Westsoy. I think Trader Joe's has their own version.  I will give it. Try.

i just want to say that I am 4.5 months out from surgery.  I have listened to your guidance on this site and 95% of the time am right on track.  I have made 2 pots of the soup and it helping me tremendously!  It is SO filling, I can't believe it.  I can eat 1/3-1/2 c at  this time.

As of this am, I have lost 70 lbs and am at 75% EWL (i think that is the term )

LOVE MY SLEEVE!