charmichelle

Sleeved on 8/10@ 242 no pre-op. Havent had any major trouble. I work out and stay away feom bread. This morning i weighed 209.

I was sleeved on 8/10 @ 242lbs. I'm 5'3"(no pre-op). As of this morning I am 216. I'm in a slight stall that i hope to break. I have PCOS too and I try to stay away from carbs except the ones in my greek yogurt. Veggies still pose a challenge for me. The potatoes and grits are not the best idea for PCOS even without the sleeve. When i started with soft foods shrimp was my bestie and still is. Try eggs tuna chicken.... its also good that you are working out.

No pre-op Surgery 8/10/12 @ 242lbs. Today 8/21/12 @ 218.5 :-)

I have my 2wk post op appt on friday. As of earlier this morning it seems that its getting lighter like its going away. *fingers crossed*

The exact opposite has happened to me. I was sleeved on August10th and I have been bleeding since. Not a regular period with cramps and all but just bleeding. The weird thing is that my cycle came on about a week before surgery. I have pcos and havent seen a regular period in years. Maybe its just resetting itself....idk....anyone else???

I like the Isopure Alpine Punch. It actually doesn't taste bad to me. Muscle Milk Lite on the other hand tastes like muddy puke. I plan to try out the Premier Protein to just to make things a little different.

212!!!! Thats great. I was shocked when I got on the scale. I'm going to enjoy it definitely and its good to know someone else shared the same experience. I swear I'm so anxious to be under 200 lbs! I can't wait to do some real exercise. Best of luck on your journey. I'm from NC too!!!

Hi everyone! I'm a little nervous about posting this but I must ask. I was sleeved on Aug. 10 and went in weighing 242 (im 5ft 3in). I also had a large hernia repair. No pre-op diet no high bp but prediabetic. When I weighed myself Saturday I was 221.5!!! I walked quite a bit and i get in fluids and protein with no real problem. Is this normal or will I just hit a stall faster?

I know just how you feel. I was sleeved on 8/10 and I'm not having any problems getting in all of my liquids and I'M SOOO HUNGRY!! The dr. put me on omeprazole that I have been taking and I didn't think that I had a problem with reflux but I guess its a precaution. It's not "head hunger" its full on hunger. This is just my first week and I have another week to go before my post op appt. I hope this subsides when I start mushies otherwise I am worried about my progress.

I confess: Im only a few days out and im able to get in all 64 oz of Fluid and still feel hungry. And that makes me afraid. I still havent told my bf I feel like all my friends/eating buddies are going to abandon me. Im afraid that i may not be able to make it to Onederland. I cant wait to lose the "girls" weighing my shoulders down. That as afraid and doubtfulas i am right now i still want my 300 something lb.sister to have the surgery so she can raise her kid.

Thanks everyone. I have muscle milk too. I just havent started on it yet. My bff brought me some coconut soup (like broth) for dinner that im going to try tomorow. NO MORE ENSURE!!!! The isopure tastes fine with me. I also have a new found love for popsicles.

I was sleeved on 8/10 and so far so good until today. I was abled to drink more so i decided to aim for the 64 oz. Ive been drinking the Isopure Alpine punch for protein, plain room temp water, sf popcicles, diluted juice. Well today i decided to drink the ensure that i got from the hospital (6oz). Im not sure if that gave me diarrhea or just the increase in liquids. Either way i'm terrified of getting dehydrated. Any suggestions?

I cant have jello this soon like others can

Ensure was on my list. I got it on my meal tray in the hospital too. I dont think i will be trying it anymore

I was sleeved yesterday and was just discharged today. I finally got some ensure and juice around 1. I tolerated it well with no nausea so they let me go home

Sleeved yesterday morning around 7:30am. My experience so far hasnt been so bad. The doc told me after surgery that they found a hiatal hernia and a little disease on the liver which was from being obese and possibly any medicines. Im still terribly sore from gas and wishing i could have something to drink. I started walking right after i left the recovery room and have been walking off and on since. The incision sites are a little sore and only hurt when i sit up too long. I think the bed is making the back pain worse. Im able to burp a little but none from the other end. Im really sensitive to smells and had to request another nurse asst b/c the one i had bathed in this awful cologne. Anyway i would love to hear some positive experiences for the Aug 10th sleevers!

Good morning everyone!!! Today is the big day!! See you on the losers bench

Thanks for the well wishes. I am scheduled to be at the hospital at 5:45am. Haven't eaten all day today of course. I have no idea how everyone did the pre-op liquid diet for 2 weeks. My doc didn't order one I was soo tired and had a headache all day. I drank water and had sugar free ice pops. I'm still up because I'm soo excited and nervous. I did manage to waste a little time at the mall and caught the Isopure fruit drinks on sale for $25 for a case. The Alpine Punch tastes pretty good to me. Just for kicks I bought a goal dress that I hope I can get into by my cruise in December. Anymore August 10th sleevers still awake?

By the way I dont have a preop diet. They just suggested that i eat light this week and make sure i take a laxative and have liquids only on thursday.

Hi everyone!! Well everything is official. I went in for my pre-op appt. My surgeon said he'll be using a 38 bougie (?)and i should only expect to spend 1 night. The nutritionist suggested that I shouldnt purchase too much protein or anything else since my tastes will change. According to her, the hospital will give me some carnation instant breakfast that will last a few days. So far, I've purchased a bottle of the isopure fruit punch. Its pretty good to me but its so darn expensive. She also gave me some samples of unjury vanilla and chocolate and suggested that I drink swanson broth and cook it with veggies then strain. I also got the little medicine cups to drink out of. Seems so real now and I think my nerves are getting the best of me now.

Just leaving the cardiologist. Had an ekg last week and it turns out.i have a right bundle blockage. Well according to the cardiologist my heart is healthy with no concerns. I am soo relieved!! So I'm still on for August 10th. It cant come fast enough!

I would like to wear a bra with one letter instead of 2 and in a color other than black white or beige. I'm also looking forward to jogging without everything moving. No more plus size stores!!!

H everyone! I got my results back from my ekg and while every other test has had GREAT results...... The nurse called and told me that i have a bundle blockage in my heart. I have never had any heart problems or high BP. She told me that it could be nothing but i cant be put on anesthesia until they knew for sure. Anyway Im freaking out!! Im scheduled for Aug10th and i was mentally preparing for change. No food funrals just lowering my carbs and walking

Hi Everyone!! I m scheduled for surgery on 8/10! I am so excited! Can't wait to start this new chapter in my life.