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I am almost 8 months out and recently feel that I am beginning to eat more than usual post op. I am afraid that my sleeve may be stretching a bit? My scale broke a couple of weeks ago so I am not positive if I have gained but I am sure that I have. Is this normal for post sleevers? Does anyone else feel the same? Suggestions?

@ KYLLFALCON you are very much so right! I am very grateful I have had no complications at all and can tolerate most foods. I am even ok with being a slow looser. Last time I weighed I was 14 lbs from goal. I finished a slice of pizza at my company lunch and was a bit mortified. Now that I think about it all I ate yesterday was carbs. Maybe thats why I ate more. Didnt eat my protein first. Thanks guys!

O yes like many have said I too used to be a chocolate monster! It is sooooo not impressive anymore. It kinda makes me nauseous now. No more chocolate but you wont miss it which is the good thing. I choose not to have it!

My weight loss is in a major stall. A little discouraging! I know that us starting out under 200 lbs dont have nearly as much to loose as others. I am thinking that this may be why its going slower? I was sleeved 3 months ago and have only lost 34 lbs. Given I only need to loose a total of 65 lbs, so this is actually more than half way there. Not sure what to make of this slow loosing. Can any post oppers who were in the same boat chime in?

So I finally did it. Upchucked. 5 weeks out and havent thrown up anything. Was it off of cupcakes or pizza? Noooooooo it was coffee! I stop to have a sugar free cappachino on my way to work sometimes and that goes down fine. Today at work I thought "what the heck could the difference be?" So I made a freshly brewed cup. 1 slow sip....fine......2 slow sips....fine.......3 slow sips.....Uh oh Beware of the coffe warnings folks! It really cant be tolerated post op!

Hi all, Just spoke with someone at the surgeons office who advised 8 days was all that was needed. I was quite confused as I have read some of you on the board take up to 5 weeks off of work! I have a desk job but I am never at my desk. My office has an adjacent warehouse. I get in at 9:00am and my warehouse guys are calling me to come back there at 9:02am. I am back and forth checking shipments and doing physical inventory everyday. My commute is an hour drive each way. And only one of my coworkers will know what kind of procedure Im really having. So two questions folks: How long did it take for you to actually feel up to working 9-5 again? And what were some of the excuses you gave for needing surgery?

Are there any sleever out there with thyroid issues? I had discovered a goiter on my thyroid last year but specialist said all tests were fine. But I just had my first check up post op and my primary slipped in a TSH test and my results were .33 which is a bit hyper. He wants me to see another specialist but Im afraid of being put on meds. Dont they all make you gain weight? Then the sleeve will have been for nothing. Isnt it true once you start thyroid meds you have to take them for the rest of your life?? I dont even like taking asprin! Any advise out there?

Yea red aunt sally just came to town! 2 weeks late though

I was sleeved March 14. Started at 200lbs. not 179 lbs. for a total of 21 lbs. Ive been stuck at 179 for like a week now. Ive upped my protein and still no budge. This is my second stall already! Maybe I should join a gym

Yea l am almost 2 weeks late! Had my normal cycle which was 3 days post op last month. This month nothing and I am super regular. No prego scare so it must be the rapid weight loss

Hi all, I am 5 weeks post op and would really love to have some veggies again. I know that broccoli and lettuce are the hardest on our sleeves. But what about everything else? Anyone out there try veggies in the early stages? And if so, which veggies agreed/disagreed with your sleeve?

Just weird since I can tolerate the sugar free cappachino. Im sure that contains caffine. Its delicious so I guess Ill just stick with that or decaf Folders

Nope I put the same creamer in my decaf tea everyday

Yeaaaaa my stall is broken! Down 2 lbs this morning whoo-woo. Mine lasted for 2.5 weeks

Yes I too am in the same boat. I was sleeved on March 14th and have only lost 15 lbs before the dreaded stall kicked it. The scale hasnt even budged. Realistically I know I dont have as much weight to loose as some. My BMI was 40 on the dot (and I got there on purpose trying to get insurance coverage) Im sure the weight will come off though! Have to stay positive

No nausea and no meds here! Everyone is different

I was sleeved on March 14th. It was a piece of cake! And I am the biggest crybaby about doctors. You really will be worrying over nothing. Im a month out and feel great. I never experienced pain and havent thrown up post op yet!

Hi all I am 12 days post op and ready to move on with food trials! I have absolutely no desire to eat Soup regular or cream wise. I have never ever liked Protein shakes so I drink Isopure. Im basically living off of Jello and pudding. I know the puree stage should come in around day 21 and I dont want to compromise the healing process. So far so good no nausea or throwing up but I need to get something else in my system. What are some foods you all have tolerated well at about 2 weeks post op?

Heinz now makes a low sugar ketchup you might want to see if your local grocer carries it!

I am two weeks post op and HAD to have some peanut butter! I went to the store and was so excited I opened it my car and grabbed extra crunchy instead of extra creamy! LOL. I went back for the creamy and I can eat it fine at 2 weeks. Only 1 tablespoon though

I thank my lucky stars I havent experienced any pain or nausea, except the first night of surgery. I had some cheddar brocolli Soup and a spoonful of Peanut Butter. All good so far! I aso brought some muscle milk but havent tried it yet. Cant wait for eggs!!!!!

Yes its possibe but it depends on your doc. I didnt have a cath

Im the most self conscious person in the word when it comes to nudity but they do make u remove everything b4 going in. I remember them unsnapping my gown and my boob being exposed and thinking "well geesh......." never got to finish my thought because the meds kicked in. Youll be too out of it to care! Im the most self conscious person in the word when it comes to nudity but they do make u remove everything b4 going in. I remember them unsnapping my gown and my boob being exposed and thinking "well geesh......." never got to finish my thought because the meds kicked in. Youll be too out of it to care!

I decided not to tell too many people. Only a couple of close friends and my grandmother. Tomorrow is my fathers bday and the whole family will be going to celebrate at a buffet. grrrreeeeaaattttttttttttt (sarcasm) I cant not attend my own fathers dinner yso i have to go but it will be tough smelling and watching everyone eat plate after plate of delicious foods that I cant have :-( Im only 9 days out and still on liquids and jello. How do you post opers do it?!? And what can I say to stop all the snickering and speculation from family? I have cramps? stomach ache? virus?

Yes good idea Ill just nurse one plate of something and try to move around alot!