samantha209

2 days clears 3 weeks full liquids (which my doc changed to 2 weeks at my post op visit) purees/mushies/soft foods-3 weeks then solids without ( bread, rice, Pasta, salads etc) pasta 3 mos after bread, rice, red meat 6 mos after

Pain...no real nausea past day 2 or 3

I am 5 weeks post op today and no regrets AT ALL...By the grace of God...I have had no issues. Like everyone said in the beginning you're like what did I do...but other than that i am fine. I too am a side/stomach sleeper and it was hard for me for about 2-3 weeks but now i am back to normal. I still dont strain during #2... and my doc/nutritionist say no bread/rice for six mos, and I am fine with that

Started tracking using Fatsecret on my blackberry. Love it

omg yesterday was my first "outing" since the sleeve...a baby shower in the day and a party at night.....i got a lot of comments...it was overwhelming I have had a lot of positive comments...i think my insecurity about keeping my surgery a secret from most, has me wondering if ppl are speculating. One of my male friends asked me "Sam, when was the last time I saw you" to which i replied two months ago at the party a girl i knew came up to me and said "Hey skinny" which is hilarious cuz i am 280 lbs smh this guy I know told me I am losing too much weight now My FB is flooded with comments from ppl telling me i look great, this is just the beginning and so far I LOVE IT

5 weeks out, first day of solid foods.... it was my friend's baby shower. food, cupcakes, and candy galore. Open bar. I did pretty well with my food. i didnt drink any liquor, bypassed the cupcakes, chocolate covered strawberries...no bread, potato salad but she had a candy bar...and i couldn't pass on the blow pops sour apple blow pops are my fave....i took two. I had one at the shower. The other is in my bag I don't feel bad though....it was 60 cals and I tracked it. Still under my cals and carbs. Still focused Life after WLS on the up side I got so many positive comments on how good i looked

good going! Keep up the great work!

Thanks guys! Gayle i know its bad....i have been chewing gum...esp because I cant drink for half and hr after I eat, and at work it can be gross esp if I had tuna if you know what i mean

i wasnt taking them the first week either, but my doc told me i could get ulcers if i dont take them.

Today one of the docs bought cupcakes for us...i had to decline...and now they're sending a tray of cookies down for nurses week. I wanna go home

NtvTxn Thanks for the words of wisdom! I will definitely keep it in mind

Congrats on your success! Would you mind sharing what your daily menu looks like? Thanks

awww i totally feel your frustration. I too expected to lose 25-30 lbs in the first month and i only lost 16. My friends are like 16 lbs in a month is good...but i feel like i risked my life, and went through a lot to convince my mom I needed to do this. I haven't cheated...it's still the beginning. I want to give it a fair chance. But I don't want to feel like l did surgery only to lose the same amount of weight I couldve lost on my own...but still i keep trucking on. Good Luck Hip! I am sure it'll all work out. Stay focused!

hey Kids no problem!! That's what we're here for i agree on the tiredness part....the ppl who dont know swear I am pregnant between that and not drinking....i am having a BLAST....it'll be hilarious when the figure it out.

i just looked this up also and boy do I wanna make it

I know and my coworkers are like u can have one they just dont get it. ughhhh

and crystal light sugar free/calorie free is kinda limited...pre-op i would throw an occasional coke zero in there.... what are you guys drinking besides Water?

thanks guys. I tried the sobe life Water the other day. Not bad. Will try some of the other options

I work in psychiatry...clonidine is used in anxiety cases...if not mistaken. I know the nurse practioner prescribed it to my asst when she was afraid to fly last year.

u can say that again Everyone wanted to know where I was...2 of the docs had the nerve to say I guess you aren't gonna tell us what kinda surgery u had....how nosy...I should've said a hysterectomy. the nerve

So glad to hear the niners are doing well! Congrats

:)Welcome to Mama Lynn!