justmeandmysleeve

My pre-op diet was three weeks and it felt like an eternity! I won't pretend I was moody and miserable on my pre-op diet, but it really is such a small time to suffer. I am 3 months post-op this week and down 60 pounds (10 of that being pre-op.) It is 100% worth it. I would have surgery again tomorrow if I had too. I feel like a new woman!

You look incredible....so tiny! Congrats!

I am curious also, I've lost about 60 pounds in 3 months (I am 29) and definitely notice a lot more jiggle than I expected. That being said I feel so fantastic that I figure I'll cross that bridge when I get there.

I had surgery on Thursday and was back to work the following Monday, a total of 11 days, 7 working days off. I could have been ready to go back sooner, but I was sooooo tired. I really was only uncomfortable for the first few days, then I was taking it easy, but it wasn't nearly as bad as I had imagined. TOTALLY worth it!

Me too, I stand in the mirror and jiggle. It makes me laugh, but I can't believe I have all of this skin. How big was I???

I think I'll need the same procedure. I am almost half way to my goal, but my body does a lot of jiggling!!!

Ladies- My surgery was 3 months ago and I was a nervous wreck. The first week was not fun, I was pretty miserable due to pain from the gas they pump you full of. The good news? I was only uncomfortable for the first week and bounced back quickly. I can say at 3 months out that I would have the surgery again and again if I knew how good I would feel. I will be praying for a quick recovering! Good luck!

I am just over 2 months post-op and by far the hardest part of this journey for me to date was the pre-op diet. I hated everyday of it and kept thinking, if I can't stick to this how am I going to change my life once I have the sleeve??? Another sleever told me that pre-op was like a train traveling at 90 MPH, one "mistake" takes you so far off course and is a terrible accident. Post-op is like a train traveling at 5-10MPH, the mistakes are so small that a tiny adjustment and you are back on track. Don't worry, it gets much better, I promise!!!

I am about 10 weeks post op, my doctor said I shouldn't have a problem at all. My primary reason for loosing the weight and getting healthy is so that my husband and I can have the family we've been wanting. I was told it will be a high risk pregnancy in that they will not wanting me gaining excess weight, but that it shouldn't be a problem getting pregnant and having a healthy child once I am at goal!

I am 9 weeks out and have tried sashimi and it was great. I am still afraid to try rice, I think it is most important to focus on protein right now. Trying to get to goal! Someday!

Wow, you look incredible! Congratulations girl!!!

INCREDIBLE!!!!!! You are a rock star!

I can honestly say that my imagination was far worse than any pain or discomfort I had. I had completely made myself a nervous wreck and it was honestly easy. The week after surgery was uncomfortable at times, but for a lifetime of being healthy, I'd do it again in a heart beat.

Same, I stayed one night in the hospital (California) and was able to shower that next morning. They wrapped up my stomach in what looked like plastic wrap, but it was nice to feel fresh and clean!

I am 8 weeks post-op and down 50 pounds....10 of that was from my pre-op diet. I went to the endocrinologist today for a follow up, the last appointment I had was a little rough. My husband and I have not been able to get pregnant and the doctor had told me I would be doing a disservice to myself and future family if I didn't get my weight under control. I was borderline EVERYTHING. Today's appointment went so much better!!! He measured my stomach and I've lost 7 1/2 inches, I am also no longer borderline anything anymore! He fully expects us to be able to have a family once I have lost my excess weight and have been able to maintain at least 6 months. It feels good to get positive news for once!!! I love my new life!

I am two months post-op last week! I have lost 50 pounds (10 of that being pre-op.) Overall I feel fantastic and I am learning so much while on this journey. I find that the week before I start my period is when I tend to misbehave. I overeat and get sick and I am much more likely to turn to carbs and not stick to protein first. Does anyone else experience this? I know I have been hormonal, but I hate having an off week once a month!!!

You'll be fine with one week. I only took a week off and I went back to work that second week full time. I was tired once I was back to work, but really I was working out and back to my routine very quickly.

YEAH! I hope to have similar news to report in the near future! My husband and I have tried since we were married 2 years ago. I am only 7 weeks post-op, but cannot wait until I get to goal and am able to try to start our family. Congrats!

Does your gym offer classes? I have found those so much more fun than pumping Iron and bouncing on the treadmill with all of the crazies! I have taken an aerobics "body pump class" and LOTS of Water aerobics classes, they are a riot!

hahaha, I haven't had pants fall down yet, but when I got ready for casual friday today I was able to fit into my size 18 jeans instead of size 22.....that feels amazing!!!

I never realized saltines were a slider food until I talked to my nutritionist. I ate an entire sleeve (no pun intended) in one day since it was easy going down and my stomach was upset. She said.....it's easy going down because it is a slider food and FULL of carbs. Good to know!

Thank you Angela, you too!!! It will be worth it once we are!