CoachJosh

No one responded?? Wow.

Yes you can lose 100 in 4mos, easily, depending on the plan you are on. Which varies from every doctor. But personally, I was down 100 under 4mos. But I have been on a major stall for almost 4 weeks. So I lost it very quickly, and now I might lost a lb here or there, but then gain 2 or 3. It fluctuates a lot.

Not a fan of the G2 from Gatorade, but the PowerAde Zero is pretty ok.

Howdy everyone. So I am 5mos post-op, and before my surgery, I would have the occasional cigar during a spring/summer evening as I was sitting out on the deck. Just wondering if any other people have either started smoking, or smoked cigars post-op, and when. Im not a big smoker, but would like to start enjoying a cigar every once in awhile. Thanks for reading!

Hello Sleevers!! Happy Easter to all of you. I am 4mos post-op, down over 100. Things are going well. Just curious as to what people are eating these days. I get a little bummed out with trying to plan meals. I dont know what to cook myself. I get tired of the same ol piece of chicken, steak, or fish. I want to liven it up a bit, but I also dont want to make 12 portions and only eat 2. Know what Im saying sleevers?? Looking for some good, quick, small recipes where I can get 1-2 meals out of it, but be able to mix it up.

So, about 3 months post-op, almost down 100lbs, and I am going to Vegas in a couple of days. Just wondering what anyone has done as far as eating while being on vacation. I'm not worried about anything, just have to eat small portions, and wont be visiting any of the many buffets. But was just curious as to what people have done while on vacation. Thanks.

I am 5 weeks out. Have been cleared for pureed/soft foods, and I don't really eat a lot. I am down 43lbs since surgery and am losing about 1lb a day. Daily Ill eat 1-2 yogurts, a couple of bites of cottage cheese and maybe a piece of lunch meat. Ill have some hummus or a pickle from time to time as well Not a lot. Im supposed to get in about 60-70 grams of Protein in a day, but I am only getting about 30-40. Doctor isn't worried about the protein, the key is fluids!! Water and fluids help break down the fat and that's what I most important at this stage!

Wow, that's crazy that you are on purees already. I was on Clear liquids for over a week, and then went to full liquids. Tomorrow, over 3 weeks postop, I will hopefully be cleared for soft foods. Down 31lbs since surgery. Interesting to hear of all the different techniques and "strategies" of each surgeon.

Keep them coming!! Lets see more!!

Is there a stall buster, or will it just bust naturally. Tomorrow will be Week 3, and Ive been at a stall the last 4-5 days.

I'm kind of having some of the same issues as well. I was cleared for full liquids last week and my weight loss slowed. I have cheated this week with a couple of crackers with my Soup, I had 1 french fry, and I have eaten some of my chili whole before pureeing it down, maybe a 1/2c's worth over the last couple of days. But anyways, today I am up 1lb. I'm hoping a lot of it has to deal with the lack of Protein and liquids. Those things have really slowed down over the last couple of days. Liquids for sure have gone down since I've started back in to my full life's routine. But Im probably only getting 20-35 of the 70 I am supposed to be getting....that's probably hurting it a lot. Thoughts or suggestions?? Really dislike the protein shakes. I tried some and they were too sweet. Tried another brand and I get half way through and the rest is just hard to choke down.

Sleeved 12/26. Stayed 1 night in the hospital, took pain meds just for 1 day home. Soreness went away after about 5 days. Just got cleared for full liquids yesterday...2 weeks of that and then I can move on to purees. Down 25lbs since surgery.

1 night. Surgery at 230p and out the next evening at 530p. Could've stayed another night. Felt crappy but thought it better to be crappy at home.

Agreed, every doctor is different. From how they do the surgery, how they close up. What their protocol is post op. I have glue over my incisions, some have stitches or staples. I heard some have some sort of drain in them. Some are full liquid or even puree food week 1 or 2. I am clear liquid for 7 days, and hopefully Ill get cleared to full liquids on Monday. But I am on that for 2 weeks before going to puree. Im surprised there are so many differences and different procedures.

No not looking to cheat. I was just wondering.