rockymountaingirl

You all make me feel so much better!! I'm about 5 1/2 weeks out from surgery & have been worried that I haven't had issues with ANY food so far!! I always eat my proteins first, but still seem to save room for a bite of something "bad". I get so worried that I'm going to be the one that stretches out my stomach before the surgery has a chance to work---but I still know I'm eating a fraction of what I used to!!! It's so scary sometimes--I'm trying to under eat for my sleeve & avoid that bloated, over full feeling--I'm also working on the mental part....harder than what I'd imagined. Thanks to all who take the time to post & help us newbees out!

I got sleeved 8/15. I was a 3x, which was getting tighter. I now can wear a 1x & have gone from a size 24 to a 20. It DOES work & I believe I'll be out of the plus size dept before I know it. But, it's not magic--still takes work--mentally & physically Have faith, there's lots of support out there....Try & be proud of who you are & focus less on what you look like--sounds like you have a beautiful daughter to be proud of as well. Whatever your decision--I wish you a happy, healthy life!

Nice to know I'm not alone. I got sleeved 8/15, I've lost 29lbs, but the last 2 weeks, I've really been stalled...the scale has barely moved & occasionally gone up a pound, then down. I was getting frustrated & wondering what I was doing wrong.....I think we're all so used to failure with weight loss, we automatically think it's our fault. I will be patient & TRY not to look at the scale every day

Congratulations!!! I'm 52 & just starting my journey--got sleeved 8/15/11.....you give me great hope for success. Early on, did you measure all of your portions, or just eat small portions until you felt full?? I'm still on soft/pureed foods & am worried that i'm not having any issues. Thanks for any suggestions you have for a fellow senior sleever!

I have Cigna---after I had been through the whole 6 months, I called Cigna & a rep told me my coverage did NOT include bariatric surgery!!! I was devastated---but I called a rep in our Human Resources who spoke to Cigna & told me I was covered & if I have any problems, call her & she'll get answers for me--so my suggestion, if your insurance is through your work, is to call your HR dept & let them weed through the mess! Good luck!!!

Hi all, I had my sleeve surgery 8/15/11 by Dr. Chae @ Skyridge Medical in CO. Pre-Op weight was 265lb. I'm currently at 248lb. I have had no issues at all. I feel great & have been eating a pureed diet since thursday! I'm trying to get enough Water & Protein in every day. I'm excited for this journey & like many of you worried about the emotional part. I also was an emotional eater & a volume eater--didn't seem to know when to say enough:) How did you all keep from pushing the envelope & eating things in the next level? I'm so grateful that I haven't had any problems, but almost wish I had a few issues as I've been tolerating everything without any problems....I don't want to fail at this. Thanks!

Thank you! I will check out Tiffykins! Thanks for the great suggestions!

thanks for the great suggestions! I appreciate it & will follow them. I am still on the mushy foods--I try & do scrambled eggs for the Proteins, but mashed potatoes sure taste good I'm really going to focus on measuring my portions...I do think that will be an important step & I think I have to step up my Protein intake. I'll keep you posted. thanks for the encouragement

Sounds like we're on the same road at the same time. I'm 52, my daughter just turned 30--on Aug 17th! I wish this surgery had been around when I was 30! but I'm grateful for it now. I haven't done the lunch meat, but I have had cooked veggies & tuna. I think I'm going to try to be better at measuring my food instead of eyeballing it. My nutritionist also suggested using a baby spoon to eat slower...I do seem to feel the fullness easier when I measure & eat slower. It will be fun tracking our success. I know we'll have fun sharing our success stories!

I'm 2 weeks out as well. I also have issues if I eat too fast. Try getting a baby spoon & eating with that. Definitely slows you down, I've been eating scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes & soup, Going to try cottage cheese tomorrow. Good luck!