papi chulo

Thanks and I wouldn't mind staying at 233. A co-worker of mine had bypass and he has lost so much weight that he looks really sick. I don't want to go that route and I try to each as much as possible. That is one thing that worries me because I don't want to get that skinny. Congrats to all of you and this surgery does have it's challenges but the results are worth it.

I haven't posted in a while and just saw this and thought I would drop in. I am currently 3 months out from being sleeved and down 55 pounds so far. Well here are some photos. Uploaded with ImageShack.us The day of my surgery. Chub Rock ,lol! Uploaded with ImageShack.us This week at 233! Finally able to fit in suits without major alterations and Papi Chulo is on the comeback trail. Uploaded with ImageShack.us

I am glad too! I think I had crunchy peanut butter a few days in a row last week that kind of triggered it. I also started drinking hot tea and it has seemed to help.

I had my X-ray yesterday and it was all clear. I was able to see that I do have reflux during the X-ray. After seeing that it was all clear I went back to eating again with confidence but much slower now. It sucks eating slow but the throwing up is a lot worse. I am down 41 pounds over five weeks so it's really hard to complain. I miss eating regular food but it feels good to be down! What were you guys eating after your 5th week? I want to try some new things and look forward to hearing any and all suggestions. Can we eat Peanut Butter?

@Texas Teacher - So what happened? I am going to try to have some tea now. I have lost close to 40 pounds in the last five weeks. It seems both of you have had your sleeves done for some time. Are you both able to eat any normal food now?

I am 5 weeks out and the last few days I have been throwing up after 4-5 bites of any type of chewed foods. I went back to Soups but cant really eat much. I had some crunchy Peanut Butter last week and I am wondering if I have some blockage. I can't even really drink much of my Protein shake. I have only really been able to drink Water. I called my doctor and he is ordering an upper GI X-Ray. Has anyone experienced this? Is there any home remedies? Thanks in Advance, Mo

Funny thing is that I went from drinking a lot of coffee with snacks at work to none cold turkey. I also need to start drinking more water because I am not getting enough in. I have cheated once with a milkshake from jack in the box but could only have about half of it.

Just wanted to tell everyone I am 4 weeks post op and I am feeling great. I still feel hungry at times and get jealous that I can't eat certain things that I see my friends eating. I know soon I will but wonder when? I have only thrown up once and I think it was because I didn't wait long enough between meals. It seems like I am learning when I am full now. As soon as I feel it I just stop eating. I am drinking Protein but don't feel like I am getting enough. I hope to see my doctor in the next few weeks so he can say my stomach is good to go. The good news is that when I went for my sugary I was 292 and today I weighed in at 257. I absoulety feel great and happy my doctor convinced me to get the sleeve over the lap band. Thanks for all the information on this site and support. I am still sticking to mushies to be on the safe side and actually had 1 glass of wine and an amstel light last Saturday. I was only able to drink half of the beer which was funny. It takes a little used to getting familiar with your new body but the compliments from friends are well worth it. Best regards to all, Mo

So I am 3 weeks out tomorrow and have been cleared by my doctor for mushies. What all do you folks consider mushies? I am about 30 pounds down but I feel like I am not eating enough food. Please help with your suggestions for mushies. Thanks in Advance, Mo

I just want a little bit of sushi. I am 3 weeks out and I am wondering if it will be okay?

I have noticed since my surgery that my mouth is always dry, bad breathe and now my wife noticed. I read it is because I am in Ketosis but is there any remedy. I know I probably am not drinking enough Water either. I can only get about 1 liter a day. I am down 21 pounds since my surgery date of 02-15-11. Any suggestions would be great because I like being around people but not if I have bad breathe. Thanks

I had my surgery 2-15 and eat yogurt, popsicles, protein shakes (muscle milk), and a lot of soups. I just eat the broth but have had clam chowder, brocolli cheese from togos and I am having hot and sour soup from a chinese restaurant now. I lost 18 pounds thus far and I am feeling pretty good. I am not starving either but can't wait to eat more normal food soon. Good luck and hang in there.

I had my surgery last Tuesday and was wondering the same thing. One week later and I was down 20 pounds! I think what made me the most uncomfortable was the pain medication. It made me feel sick and I really wasn't in any pain but sore from the surgery. I haven't taken any pain medication at all since day one of my surgery. Like someone else mentioned walk around and hopefully you will realize it's just soreness. Now it is getting tough to just eat soups, yogurts and things like that but I know these weeks will pass soon. I want to eat proteins.

Thanks for all the support and I weighed in 17 pounds down today! I am currently 272 and I think I will break into the 260's this week. Fingers crossed!