lazerider

Hello sleeved August 18,2013. I am down 45 lbs. I have set two goals, my first is going from 245 surgery weight to 200 lbs current weight , This took me 2 1/2 months. My next goal is to reach 150-160. Depending on how I feel and look. My health issues prior to surgery is gone. I feel wonderful I have gone down 2 pants sizes and 3 dress sizes. This journey is not a quick fix in my book. It took years to get to where surgery was my only option to becoming healthy again. So one day at a time and slow and steady for me. I am eating very small meals. More water is key This journey is something that I would consider all over again Hope all of you sleevers know how great this experience is and hearing all if you stories is outstanding keep up the great work. Till next time Day if surgery 245 2 1/2 months later 200

Hello My SD was. 8-19-13, coming up on almost 2 months I can finally say I am GREAT. After 2 additional hospital visits, unable to keep any food or liquids down, at the end of September I realized that eating my first meal and keeping it down was a celebration for me. My weight for surgery was 240 as if today I am down 40 this was my first goal of 200 lbs. this is something to celebrate. I set up 2 goals the first 40 lbs and my next goal is loss between 30 & 40 lbs. this weight loss journey was hard at times , but this bright light is getting closer. My BP is not controlled with meds, by border line High Sugar is gone my knees don't hurt when I walk or climb stairs. My clothes are fitting normal again. Went down 3-4 dress sizes and my jeans are down to 14 from size 18 women ( size 20) we cheat when we shop. Looking forward to getting back to work 2 months out was great, but my mind is losing itself. Till later Thank you for all the support

Hello Was sleeved on 8/19/13. In the hospital my time was normal no pain no trouble, went home and then all hell broke lose. Left hospital on Wednesday, on Sunday in the ER because of dehydration, was released went to see my doctor and he places me Back in the hospital, my blood Levels was all over the place, stayed in the Hospital for Three days on IV fluids only, was told I will Need to stay home and rest till mid October. At home I was unable to hold any food down or in. Today Sunday 9-28-13 is my first time that I had a meal and It stayed down. I did not Run to the bathroom after eating. I am down 4 dress sizes. I am not a friend to the scale, so I don't know my total went lose. But to all the sleeves , there is a light at the end of the tunnel. This is so worth it for all the people who is thinking that this was a mistake. At the end of the day this was all about getting healthy off meds and betting the odds against the troubles we went through before we had surgery. This is a life long change and not something that will be fixed overnight. It was not created overnight Till next time Keep your head held high

Hello my SD was Wednesday August 19,2013. I was in the ER on the Sunday following my release date of August 21,13 for dehydration, came home the same day, went to visit my DR and was re admitted for more dehydration , stay in the hospital for three days, I was told I would need more time at home So as of now I will be returning to work in October it will be two whole months of being home. My suggestion is don't rush and take it easy. Jobs will be there but our health is more important I am resting and following all of the doctors orders

Hello redhead menace I was sleeved on 8/19/13. And I am not a month out and down 20 lbs ,my doc has started me on regular food I am eating chicken only dark meat has more Protein, steak not over Cook kills all the protein, fish I have had salads. My protein intake is limited as I don't tolerate the protein shakes and such. If you chew chew chew. It is not bad. I am not stretching my stomach Slow and steady is the way to go and the pounds will come off

Hello sleevers I know we was told no straw, but this has been my prayer answered. I can get down fluids and keep them down without having to feel like a huge gorilla is on my chest

Hello sister sleever No I do not, just cut up small and chew chew chew.

Hi sleevers I was sleeves on August 19,2013. I am down 18 lbs, two visits to the hospital over night for dehydration. My doctor told me since I am unable to keep in fluids ( either end) I know tmi. I was also told I would need to stay home another month. This is so frustrating going crazy. Good news is I can eat real food chicken, steak and fish OMG. How do I take this news

@mommas159 Help I am unable to locate FB site. Thank you

Hi sleeved August 19. On FB what is the name of the group, would live to join

Hey I have almost the same thing, surgery 8/19/2013. I have been unable to keep anything down. It comes out either end. Had two hospital visits due to dehydration the feeling is my body telling me to slow down and re group. I am not keeping fluids down had a second swallow test to check for anything that was wrong. My doctor told me my stomach is still not at its normal size. I am slowly resting and trying to get fluids in my blood work is all over the place.

Hi I am no stranger to trying to loss weight, 5 years ago had the lap band placed, what a mistake, had to have it removed now after being frustrated with the office staff and the insurance company, I am now going on 2 week post surgery for the sleeve procedure. The weeks after surgery not so bad. The worst part was that my body system was not completely clean. So I felt like it was purging all food out of my system, having to run to the bathroom was no joy. My surgery was on August 19,2013 and as of today I am down 15 pounds and I am feeling good

Hello PS- 235 SD-August 19,2013 - 230 4 weeks out - 213 TWL-17 lbs lost Slow and steady

Wow

Yes I have, the runs 3-4 x a day. I am now in the hospital with dehydration watch out for this 2 nod trip to hospital since surgery. I try to eat and I run.

Hi I am 2 weeks out, back in hospital dehydrated. Went to the ER on Sunday for fluids and now back in on Wednesday my electrolyte are out of whack. Hard keeping anything down or in me. Having another swallow test today. I know this is not normal, has any one been thru this

Thank you girls for the info, my one problem is artificial sweetener makes me sick to my stomach. I am trying to keep stuff down. Not so go. Potassium is 3.4. The doctor want it at 5 before I can go home. Potassium IV is a b***h to take. .

Hi. I had the band for five years ( mistake) my doctor told me if he goes in and there is scare that he would need to do 2 surgeries. But lucky for me no scares. Sleeve process done now on the road to recovery 14 days post op.

Hi my sleeve date was August 19. Down 20 pounds. I am having bad dumping syndrome and had to have an ambulance called after a dumping experience, dehydration , Is this normal. Eating and drinking is still a problem. I am having no major pain. Walking a little a day if I can. It's a long process that I am willing to take. Slow and steady

I was on my stomach once I was home on day 2. Felt like a slice of heaven

Hi I will be 2 weeks post op in 4 days. Lost 15 pounds , feeling great. Going slow and steady

Hi my name is ladyRider, I had a lap band for 5 years, with a bad outcome. I started my process in may of 2013. I jumped through all the hoops. Was denied by my insurance at first re submitted and was Approved the 2 nd time. My sleeve date was August 19,2013 almost two weeks out, lost 15 pounds ( I think it's all the food my body has been holding on to) feeling good, one day at a time, slow and steady

64 oz sounds good, I drink standing up. Water going down is no fun now

Hi I am 11days post op. and feeling good

Hi I am from NY born and Raised. Just wanted to say hi and good luck