KanesMom

Hi all. I'm new here to the forum. I'm just graduated the Tufts "Can Change" program and am finally finding out my surgery date on the 7th. I'm so excited! I was wondering how many of you kept your surgery a secret? So far I've told my family, my very best friend and my boyfriend. I was just wondering how others handled their situation. Thanks in advance!

10 pounds to go til I get to my goal! I'm starting Couch to 5K this week and the Insanity workout..hopefully some extra fitness will get me to my goal early!!

I'm 3 weeks post op. Can we eat sugar? I've been buying sugar free everything but really want a good Froyo. I've read about dumping but gastric bypass patients, but was told you don't have to worry about that with the sleeve?

Prilosec has worked for me. I take it every morning and haven't had any heartburn! Hope you feel better!!

I'm 2 1/2 weeks Post Op. I have a desk job and took a week off, not paid. I had my surgery on a Friday, and honestly by Tuesday I could of gone back to work but I decided to just give myself the rest of the week to relax and recover at home. Good luck!

I'm in!! And very exited for my first challenge! Surgery Date: March 1st, 2013 Weight before Pre-Op Diet: 287 DOS Weight: 267 Current Weight:250 Goal for June 1st: 220 Lets do this!

My name is Samantha too! It sounds like your friend is just jealous..which is odd because she should be supporting you right now. But she's probably just a little insecure. I've only told my parents, 3 sisters, boyfriend and 2 very best friends who have all been awesome. But a few months ago my older sister who has always been skinny and petite made a comment to me "It's going to be weird when you're skinny!" I know she didn't mean it to be rude, but it just made me feel a little blah. I know she's just used to me being bigger for the past 20 years. But now that I'm 2 weeks post op, and I'm down almost 40 pounds, she keeps telling me how good I look, so I'm guessing it was a momentary insecurity she had. Don't let what anyone says bother you, you're doing this for you and hell yes you're going to be looking fabulous after! Work it girl!

I was cleared yesterday to progress to the "Soft food" stage. So exciting! I'm just wondering what is the serving size you eat? I had a 1/4 cup of mashed potatoes and gravy for lunch and that went fine. For dinner I tried cream of broccoli soup pureed but 1/4 of it didn't seem like a lot because it was just liquid. Does the serving size matter according to what you're eating? Any thoughts?

Congrats!! You look amazing!!

Thank you so much! It did help!

Congrats!! 15lbs is great!! I haven't started working out yet either, I'm been really drained of energy the past few days. Hopefully this weekend I'll get back into it!

You look great! Keep it up!

How is everyone doing post op? I'm down 38 pounds! 21 from the pre op diet and 17 since my surgery March 1st! Hopefully being progressed to the soft food stage today !

I have my 2 Week post op appointment today with my surgeon. So far I'm down 38 pounds. 21 during my pre op diet, and 17 from my surgery. Hopefully he progresses me to the soft food stage! I'm really starting to get sick of just drinking protein shakes. I wan't real food!

Hi all! I was sleeved on March 1st. Is it too soon to start working out? I'm really anxious to get back to the gym!

Hey all! I'm 9 days post op, is it too soon to sleep on my stomach? I usually sleep on my back but woke up on my stomach this morning and now I feel all crampy.

You look amazing!! We're the same age and our starting stats are pretty similar. I'm only a week out, and seeing your picture was so inspirational!! Congrats!!

Hey all! I was sleeved on the 1st! It's hard to believe its been over a week! So far with my pre op diet and now post op, I'm down 34 pounds!! Loving my sleeve so far! However, I can't wait to finally eat some puréed food this week!!

You look amazing!! Congrats!!

You look great! Love the peplum dress!

I'm newly sleeved and I was wondering what foods are hard for you personally to digest? I've heard random foods like ground meat, chicken, lettuce..etc.

I was supposed to be discharged from the hospital today, but due to the constant nausea, throwing up and lack of retaining liquids, I have to stay til tomorrow! Blahhh. They've given me 4 different kinda of meds but I can't shake this nausea! Any advice?! I'm miserable!

I'm on the way to the hospital now!! Ahhh!

Good luck everyone!! My surgery isn't until 3pm so I have awhile to go! Sending lots of love and positive thoughts to all of you!! Especially my sleeve partner in crime Suzanne!!

Good luck to all my fellow March 1st sleevers! You're all in my thoughts!!