Steph1333

I'm also at 8 months out, and had a similar experience to Sydney above. Sugary and fatty foods go right through me, but it started when I had my gall bladder out several years prior. Since getting my sleeve, I really only get an upset stomach or have indigestion issues when I eat more than 4 or 5 bites of something. Yesterday, it was 91 degrees here, and I was craving watermelon something fierce. I started eating it like I forgot about my surgery, and, sure enough, after about 8 bites, I got sick. Just take it slow, especially in the first 3 months, and you'll be fine. I had buyer's remorse for about the first month, but I could not be happier with my results to-date. BEST DECISION I EVER MADE!

I've been following this thread for the past 8 months since surgery, but never made time to post before now. It's been a whirlwind, but I'm thrilled with my results to-date. Highest weight: 333.4 Surgery weight: 290.0 Current weight: 232.5 I've really noticed over the past few months that I'm craving primarily liquid -- eating something rarely ever sounds appealing. I get full after about 3-4 bites of anything, so I guess it just feels like a waste of effort Anyone else having this kind of experience? What are your go-to foods that've helped you stay on track and still get your nutritional needs met? Steph

Hi all! Slow and steady weight loss here...but it's gone for good :-) Weight when I began: 333.4 Weight on day of surgery (11/1): 290 Weight today: 258.2 Bye bye, 75 pounds!! Keep it up, everyone

YES, Ashley! When I moved to blended foods early last week, I started having issues with constipation. UGH. On day 4 of no-go, I took a Dulcolax and that helped after about 4 hours. Another 3 days later, I again wasn't going. Definitely don't want to be taking laxatives, but what can I be doing differently to get things going naturally? This has never been an issue before for me.

Wow...I actually had FUN shopping for a few clothes with my boyfriend this week! I'm down 2 sizes and my clothes were hanging, or, in many cases, FALLING off me. Actually am starting to be able to see my shape again...yay! Started my pre-op healthy diet in June at my HW of 333 (I'm 5'9"). The day of surgery (Nov 1), I was 290. Today, I'm 268. Happy, happy girl!

Clearly I have a very conservative surgeon, but I'm on protein shakes and clear liquids for 4 weeks post-op. I haven't taken a real bite of something besides sf popsicles in 5 weeks now :-). I'll be on blended foods another 2 weeks. Then soft foods another 2 weeks after that. "Regular" food 2 months post-op. Interesting....potatoes, cows milk, starchy veggies, and anything with >6g sugar per serving is on my "never again" list. Can't get over the differences in diet plans.

Me, too, the first week. It's from the swelling....trying to push a fire hose thru a coffee straw It gets easier, I promise. Hang in there!

So funny, that's exactly what I said to my fiance. I'm not "hungry", I'm missing the "idea" and "experience" of food. You know what I'm craving?? Salad! Spinach and broccoli :-). Thanks for your support!

Hi, timetobefree! Gosh, I was beginning to think it was just me. I also had a hernia repaired during my surgery, and my discomfort seemed to last much longer than what I'm reading from other posters. I was on a clear liquid diet for 2 weeks pre-op and am on a liquid diet through Week 4 post-op (clear sugar-free liquids and protein shakes only). I've adhered to that, but I would give ANYTHING to taste something else at this point (13 days post-op). I'm "full" from the shakes and vitamins, but am craving different flavors. Pudding sounds like heaven . What is your post-op diet?

There's no way I could've stomached (no pun intended!) shakes that soon. Having them today filled me to the gills!

Wow, my doc had me on clear liquids and my vitamins for Week 1. Week 2-4, I get to add my protein shakes in. It took me several days before I could even get all my clear liquids in, let alone the shakes. I make a 4 oz shake and sip it over 20-30 min.

Hi there! I'm 37 (38 in Dec), mom of two (son 16, daughter 11), and a lifelong Pacific NWer. Started my journey at 5'9" and 333 pounds in June. The day of surgery, I was 290. Had my surgery on the 1st, and I'm down 10 pounds. Happy! I'm missing the taste of real food SO BADLY after almost 3 weeks of liquids and 3 more to go, but...the good news...I'm not hungry. It's all mental. At this point, my dream meal is a big, leafy salad!!! Wishing everyone the best!!!

Just had my surgery two days ago, and I'm feeling so nauseous. Can hardly keep anything down. How long before you felt somewhat human again?

So great to read all of your experiences. I was sleeved yesterday, and am home now. Very sore and nauseous when I drink anything, but happy to be home. Began this journey at 333 lbs. and 5'9". By yesterday I was down to 289...