butterfly2014

Im going back to work next week and I know Im going to get the questions and compliments. Only 1 co-worker/friend knows about my wls. Ive lost 19lbs so far and its noticable on my face alot and a little in my tummy area. I plan on telling them I been doing a strict juicing diet. Well technically Im not lying lol

Yea Ive been told the same, the more protein the more weight will drop. I had a hard time first week postop with protein but this week Im alot better.

1) 5'4, 289 2) 281 3) lost only 2lbs been at a stall for 4 days, current weight 270 4) 19lbs 5) 140 6) able to tolerate Protein better and more energy, less naps 7) not losing more weight and not reaching my goal weight of 267 8) cant think of one

Cant believe its been 2 weeks since Ive become a "Sleever". Its gotton easier with the Protein intake and eating a little more and getting plenty of liquids! Yippy! Omg I remember the first few days postop how hard it was to take in my liquids. Ok enough blabbing lol How are you feeling Heidi?

I also have started taking prilosec per surgeons orders. It seems to be helping a little but is heart burn and acid reflux the same thing? I know its a dumb question...actually no question is dumb here we are all new sleevers with a million questions lol I will have to ask my Dr when I see him thursday.

The first few days I felt full when drinking liquids but about 4 days later I was drinking liquids more easily and not feeling full anymore. And NO that doesnt mean your little pouch has stretched, its normal lol Now when it comes to food, like yogurt, Protein shake, cottage cheese...I do feel full after eating about 1/2 cup. It will get easier each day. You will have yucky days and you will have great days!!

Well I have finally been able to make Protein intake more tolerable. I made yummy smoothie with my protein and it turned out great! My ninja blender came in handy. banana squeezed orange juice peaches ice vanilla protein I know its so missing the berries but cant have those yet...baby steps. Also spoke to my Dr today he told to get on prilosec for acid reflux. Well hope everyones weekend gets a little easier!

Yea Im gonna get some gasx strips today. I just didnt get them cause alot of people say it didnt work for them but Im gonna give them a try. Last night was just horrible it felt almost like I could barely breath with how bad the chest gases were. Fingers crossed this works.

Anyone had neuropathy pain in their legs preop and now got alot of relief postop after losing a significant amount of weight? I dont have the diabetic neuropathy, it was caused from car accident which also injured my back as I have 3 herniated discs. My spine Dr told me that weight loss would relieve alot of the neuropathy pain from my leg.

Yea Ive also had some xtreme gas on my chest today. Geez we're a mess lol

I feel so bloated today. Anyone have/had this issue? I mean I was a little bloated right after surgery but all of a sudden today Im overly bloated. So not a nice feeling.

Oh yummy bananas!! So do you blend strawberries? Those have seeds right?

My incisions hurt at least the 2 on the left side. Especially when I make certain movements. Im in the "No Bra at Home" club! All of mine are sore too. Most of the glue has come off, I use Vitamin E oil on mine every night.

Today is a nauseas day, blah. Will get thru it! Question are u able to puree fruits on puree stage? Im dying to do a fruit/protein smoothie!

Melodica, Oh gosh no I meant 1/2 cup of the tomato Soup lol...Im having such a hard time with Protein. I wish I could just down it. Fingers crossed I can handle protein better tomorrow. Happy Drinking!

WooHoo I am able to drink/eat a little more today. I had a whole pudding cup for breakfast and had a cup of tomato soup for dinner, that's awesome! Baby steps to getting some nutrition in this body geesh...bad thing is I haven't touched the protein shake today, I will attempt to have it before the night ends.

Pina I hear ya I been weighing myself almost every morning too. Its like an addiction!

1-289lbs 2-281lbs 3-272lbs 4-140 is my goal 5-finally able to sleep on my bed 6-drinking Protein biggest struggle Happy Sleeviversary everyone!

Question! Where is everyone located? Im in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Melodica I totally agree with you. Everyone is different and has their own wls journey. As for myself, I cant stand Protein shake it makes my tummy feel like crap. No vomiting but some nausea for sure. My tummy is very sensitive I have to sleep on my back cause it hurts too much to sleep on tummy or on my side. My wounds are steal healing and hurt as well. When I sit my tummy feel uncomfortable most of the time. My energy level is super LOW! Omg talk about a good venting session lol I know it will get better and easier. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. I guess my recovery will take a little longer cause I had a hiatal hernia repair as well. Happy venting folks and wishing every a recovery asap lol

Omg I cant wait to eat 4% cottage cheese starting on friday!!! Finally something semi solids lol

Wow so nice to hear everyones successful pregnancies. Hubby and I have been trying for almost a decade. Im 1 week postop and hope a year from now we will get our miracle baby. God bless to the new mommies-to-be!

Omg I dont think I can sip one more drop of protein! It makes my tummy feel so full and yucky and it doesnt matter whether its 1 or 4 oz at a time it just makes me feel sick. Surg coordinator told me today everyone has a hard time with it at first. Did you guys have this issue your first week postop? Please any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Yes very normal. My tummy talks alot too, bubbles and gas parade all day. As the days progress it will decrease. Soreness, bloated, crampy and pain is all normal. Each day gets a little easier. Im going on 5 days postop. GL with your journey and congrats on becoming a Sleever!

Preop diet start weight 4/8-289lbs 4/16 Surgery Day-281lbs As of 4/20 Postop-275lbs Hey 14lbs in 12 days I aint complaining!!!