TD41

Thank you so much.... I really want to be successful with this. I have lost 20lbs since Dec 28th. I dont weigh myself i dont want to be a slave to the scale because i dont want to get disappointed if i hit a stall. I plan to weigh once a week or 2 weeks. I just want the 2nd phase to be smooth sailing as much as possible... How long have u been sleeved? Continued success on your wls journey and i know i have to just take it one day at a time!! Is it ok to eat rotisserie chicken and do u remove the skin?What does Fage yogurt taste like? TD41

sleeved Dec 28 down 20lbs... so excited and looking for a great 2013 especially the summer!

thx deb... so soft foods what kind of Protein should i be looking for??? Just trying to be prepared this is new i have done research but its always best to ask others that have gone thru it b4 me!!! TD41

thx ms... so its more solid foods... I love this sight I have learned so much!!! Be blessed TD41

I hear ppl say dense Protein alot??? Can you tell me more about dense protein? I am 1 week away from starting soft foods should i be eating dense protein during this phase? Thanks for any advice TD41

yes i agree milk of magnesium is awful.... I had a problem for 2 days straight and wanted to die but i finally had a bm on the third day( the first week was hell it gets easier by week 2)... My fanny was in severe pain from all the straining and pushing it was awful. My main incisiion was bruised badly and one of the other incisison bled from the constipation catastrophe! I never want to experience anything like that again. So this week (2nd week) i took a dulcolax and the following day i had a bm and it went 10times better!!! I couldnt go when i took mom or miralax i found stool softner works better at least for me!!! Best wishes TD41

Way to go!!!

Hi I agree the first week or so is painful but it will get easier... I used a heating pad and slept in a recliner alot the first week after surgery. Today makes my 2 week postop and i just finished taking a lite walk on the treadmill. I am fatigued but i know i have to start moving at some point. Also what i found to help me with my incisions besides the heating pad is a abdominal binder. It helps me alot. I plan to use it for a while until i feel comfortable about my incisions. If possible try not to bend, twist, or lift anything above 10 lbs . Best of luck to you. I am happy to say after 2 weeks i started at 221 and now im 201.6 from my 2 week post op visit yesterday I believe the best is yet to come 2013!!! TD41

hi sorry to hear this, I was told to take Biotin but i would check with your doctor first. Thats a big concern for me 2. I had surgery on Dec 28th. I am almost 2 weeks out! Best of luck TD41

congrats and yes its true.... I was the same way on my 6th day. I am 13 days post-op.... I feel good but tired at times. Best wishes to you on your wl journey Hugs, TD41

I agree with everything you said in your post.... There are soooooo many doubts and what ifs... I prayed constantly as it got close to the date I was sleeved on Dec 28th. I have lost 20lbs so far. I am a 3 week liquid diet only and the 2nd phase is soft foods. I am looking forward to eating again but nervous because i dont know what to expect but this too shall pass. Prayerfully you will have a great surgery TD41

Best of luck...Pray all goes well TD41

Hi Gypsy, Could be a lil bit of both.... i have chosen not to tell anyone. My husband/daughter/boss are the only ppl that know. I sent a pic to my sisters last nite and immediately one of my sisters said youre loosing weight arent you... My response was yes im trying. Truly some ppl are so judgmental and jealous the dont know how to handle change but they also dont know the private pain that the other person suffers being overweight... Best of luck with surgery. I am down 20lbs. I had my surgery Dec 28th TD41

How long does a stall last??? Also, typically when does it start? Just curious I am on a 3 week liquid diet only. After my 3 wks are up i start phase 2 which is soft foods. I went to pcp I have lost 20lbs since Dec. 28 th and my bp was 102/70.... I am scheduled to see her again in 6 weeks. I am hoping to be done with bp meds or at least a lower dosage TD41

i have clogged ears and stuffy head... Im not sure why but i have been like this since i had surgery on Dec 28th.... The first 3 days home i woke up with dried blood in my nose and whenever i would blow it blood would come out. Very odd but i am curious as to why 10 days later i still have the nasally voice and stuffy ears feeling.... I would love to know whats causing this and any insight would be helpful... Best of luck to you TD41

I switched at the last minute and surgeons from band to sleeve. I was able to do both and had surgery on Dec. 28!!! I am so thankful that i was not made to go thru alot of hoops... I had a pre-op visit with new surgeon and labwork. Best of luck to you! TD41

Go head Gf with yo bad self!!! I must admit it truly brings joy and happiness way down from the insides when you see results and the beautiful thing is if you and I and the millions of people(maybe exxagerating on the numbers) stay the course for the rest of our lives we can truly enjoy being healthy and feeling Fantastic every day!!! Since the surgery I truly want to live and have found a reason to live!Hugs TD41

congrats on your wl journey and very well spoken!!! Blessings TD41

I agree peace hang in there I am in my second week and very excited about the wl but we are human.... This is most definitely a major life changer and now that we dont have food to fall on we have to learn how to cope with life challenges/changes.... If you havent maybe try to start attending support groups in your area. Best of luck and may you continue to heal from your grief. hugs TD

congrats jhumphries on the weight loss... keep it up!! Striving to get to where you are one day at a time! Blessings, TD

Yes i have a feeling of hunger since my surgery. I was sleeved Dec 28 and on the 6th day i felt like i was starving!!!! My stomach was making loud growling noises, churning, and i thought what the heck what is going on? I am on a clear liquid diet for 3 weeks and yes its hard but im surrounded by my family that eats as normal and i know i made the decision to become healthy but all the while im praying this too shall pass. I look at food in the pantry and fridge but i dont have a desire to eat it..... Im so proud of myself because i know there will be hell to pay if i dont stay true to this liquid-diet.... Alot of sleevers says it will get easier and i believe it will but the initial stages of such a major surgery such as this surely is difficult to deal with but others have and so will I.... All i can say is try to focus on something besides food and stick to the plan the best is yet to come!!! Blessings TD

thx so much... just thinking ahead about new recipes that i can try... looking forward to this once im able to eat solid foods. I was sleeved DEC. 28th. if you have any more Soup recipes please share. I love taco soup in my old life i would add all kinds of cooked ground beef Beans veggies whole/cream style corn taco seasoning ranch dressing in the pack and load it with fritos on the bottom and sour cream and cheese on top.... I actually made a pot not too long ago because i knew i would never have this version again(lol) I honestly dont believe i will miss it i just have to become more creative in the kitchen Thx TD

ok cataro glad to know im not alone and neither are u.... yes i hope someone can shed light on this. Its kinda annoying talking nasally all day and listening to others talk sounding muffled. Best regards TD

sorry to hear that crystal... It will get better once you have the surgery. food will not a major factor inyour life! You will truly be much happier keep ya head up TD

what size/name can of chicken do u use??? oz/ how many cans of chicken??? Also can u cook on stove to get the same resullts??? Thx