ajeeprider

I did this whole thing backwards. I had my TT and breast reduction and lift when I lost my first 65 pounds 10 years ago. As life would have it i gained all that weight back and 20 more. So I have 10 years of scars for tummy tuck and breast with lift reduction. The tummy will need lipo I can tell that before I even lose any more. But my boobs will require more extensive work. My nipples were repositioned the first time so now what I have are nicely positioned nipples but flatten boobies that have dropped and will continue to until my weight stabilizes. Uuggghhhh! Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]

I had my surgery in April and I don't think my progress is ready for the big reveal! I bet your May sleever partners feel the same way. But your pics show good progress.....don't delete! Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]

Heating pad if post op your back is sore, measuring spoons (I have 4 tablespoons that I use repeatedly). Measuring cups....small 1 cup containers with lids. Dissolvable gasX strips, MOM, a really good blender ( I have a bullet). Those where things I did not anticipate using much...but I have! Also no constricting pants or just wear loose dresses till your incision heals! Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]

If you wait on Insurance they drive your timeline, then your surgeon. My insurance company only required 3 months of supervised weightloss, nutrition consult, psyche eval. So I was ready for surgery in 4 months but during my assessment phase, they discovered I have sleep apnea and my surgeon would not operate on me until I had been on CPAP for 3 weeks. That delayed me a month! But I am done now....so the time goes fast! Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]

Welcome. This is a great place to do some of your research. When I decided to have the surgery I was on this site often. Start reading all the forums and putting questions out there. We are always willing to share our experience! Good luck on your 6 month journey to join us sleevers! Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]

I did too! It was yummy but the cheese topping cooled down an required chewing. I think I did not chew well enough and I was uncomfortable and nauseated with heartburn for 2 days:(. My tummy still is out of sorts and I had to back down from purée to liquids for about 3 days. So I will try this recipe when I advance from purée. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]

Hold on....puree is on the way! Liquids was a hard phase. I am on puree and it is much easier I have 4 weeks more on that phase then it's on to soft. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]

I pray for a successful outcome for you today! Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]

My back was sore for over a week after surgery...usually it's the positioning on the surgical table. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]

Amen to that.....I have lost 70 at least twice. Monique ain't got nothing on me...I however wised up and decided to do something more sustainable for me. Perhaps she will maintain...only time will tell. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]

I would have gotten my fix....that's how I tame my beast....but kudos for you taking the high road. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]

I did the recliner for almost two weeks. Then I did my bed with pillows. It took me the entire 3 weeks to get comfortable with sleep. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]

80-90 lbs. I have lost 26 so far since surgery in April. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]

Sleeved the 24th.....down 25 lbs Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]

Wow...you look so much younger! You look great......awesome pics. Thank you for sharing and inspiring. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]

Counts as both....I struggle getting all my fluids in....so it's nice when you can meet Fluid and Protein needs at the same time. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]

It's ok...but I can still taste the Protein. Sent from my iPad using VST. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/tickers/45966-ajeeprider/bodyweight.png?ts=1368838450[/img]

You are not alone. I feel the same way! Sent from my iPad using VST. url=http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com][/url

I am 25 days post op and have followed my nuts guidelines closely. However, I had an experience similar to this while eating something I thought would be safe. There is a recipe that many sleeves have prepared, the ricotta bake. I prepared it and it was yummy. I made the mistake of eating just one bit too much and the mozzarella cheese had harded as it cooled down, which required I chew it to puree consistency before swallowing (I am still on purée). Well I must not have chewed it too well because for two days post that meal....I have had pain and really bad indigestion with everything I eat. I have backed my foods back to liquids because I feel like maybe I opened up an unhealed area of my stomach. I have been walking on egg shells for the past two days on "leak watch" because I screwed up. So, sometimes when we allow ourselves to take it too far in our early stages, we unfortunately pay the price.....I hate to say this, but experience is the best teacher....now I know better, so I will do better. Sent from my iPad using VST. url=http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com][/url

I had surgery April 24th. Still can't get my calorie count past 570. I am doing puréed and just don't have enough hours in the day to get my fluids and food in! I eat and am full for at least an hour. Then have to work in some fluids before I eat again otherwise I would not get my fluids in. It's been hard and I am afraid I am going to stall out because my body will think I am starving it! At this point post op, should I be able to get to 1000 calories? Someone level set me...cause I am worried about my ability to get my calories in each day. Sent from my iPad using VST

Can I say you guys rock! I love this site. Your post have helped me sooooo much. I feel so much better now. Just ate and I am sitting here now feeling like I am going to pop because I went for that last bite....scared I was not going to crack 500 today. Now I know better so I will do better. Thank you to everyone, I will chill and let the sleeve do its work....smooches! Sent from my iPad using VST