sleevenewbie621

Hey all! I got my sleeve 9 months ago. I am a 25 year old teacher in New Jersey. Im down 5 sizes! I have many clothes- more than 3 dozen items of clothing size 12-18 but they no longer fit! I'm selling these so I can buy ones that fit now! I was a size 16 for the longest so most clothes are in that range but also many items are smaller or larger anywhere from a 12 to an 18. All clothes are in great condition, CLEAN, cute & in-fashion and many professional items as well! Check out my post if your needing transitional clothes for a great deal! ( more pix on Craigslist) http://newjersey.craigslist.org/clo/4954744853.html

hey @@JASCREATIONS i'm selling the bulk of varying sizes as they arre already packed up and not sorted by size! let me know if you interested in them all

Check out my post with pictures of some items! http://newjersey.craigslist.org/clo/4954744853.html

I am fully aware of Biotin, Gelatin, Protein intake and the like (don't mean to be rude but please do not post a lecture on them). My question is has anyone found a product (shampoo, treatment etc) that they used to prevent hair loss before it started? I have very fine hair. I'm one month out and can see my hair getting dryer. I have read hair loss typically starts at month 3 and am wondering if there is a product anyone used in this process that helped protect them? I've heard of Nioxin but have also heard that once you discontinue use your hair ends up thinning! Help please!

Hey sleeveme, any insight on the nioxin which line works best? Also, you cannot order from the website if I get at amazon or the like, is that the real thing? Sometimes 3rd part sites sell knockoffs!

What multi do you take?

Hey all I had surgery on July 1. I just began week four. Wanted to know if anyone is in my boat and if you'd like to update weekly on your progress (healing, feeling and whatcha eating?) so we can compare and maybe get some ideas? My healing has improved so much in the past week. sleeping position, bending, everything is so much more comfortable! Today I ate 3oz of Greek yogurt for Breakfast, rotisserie chicken chopped super small with gravy for lunch and egg drop Soup and baby food sweet potatoes with pumkin pie spice for dinner. I still do 2 Protein shakes a day, started adding mint Extract in chocolate and I am doing better with them! I'm going to a bachelorette party at the shore this weekend and would love to swim, has anyone done so yet? Hope to hear from some people on week 4! -Danielle

Day after the beach*

Hm. My next appointment is Monday ( the day after the new I of course) I guess I'll call and ask, although I have a feeling he will say he wants to check my incisions.

My NUT says everything must be the consistency of applesauce ans recommends tuna salad, pureed chicken etc so I have to add a lot of liquid to make it so.

The chicken goes down fine But I do put a bunch of gravy to make it really moist. I've been ok with tuna salad I make at home but I had dinner with my parents and ordered that at the diner and it did not go down easy - so weird. I don't use celery onions or anything, maybe they do? How was tuna for you?

Mi75 it's good to hear your eating "normal food" I've been craving beef too! Monday is the start of week 5 for me and my 2nd follow up. I've been doing well so I think I should be cleared for most of the same foods including ground beef. Last time I weighed I was last Tuesday and I was down 20 lbs. I'm waiting for my dr for my next visit to the scale.

No no alcohol, I won't be drinking at the party either. The wedding is in Mexico at the end of August and I'll see if my nut n dr clear be for a small amount then. Right now I'm really trying to play my the rules with everything. How much water do u get? I'm averaging between 45-50 oz daily.

i swallow the same pill! im week 4 post op

I love these answers, at 3 weeks out and very restricted in food choices its really nice to hear how free everyone feels a while out!

hey all, i'm 2 weeks out and have gained alot of strength back but still have trouble bending and have to sleep only on my back (ugh)! How long was it until you had your full range of motion and could sleep in any position? thanks

thanks, for the input. i'm a belly sleeper and cannot wait to return to my comfy position

I was given the time-release tablets too. I was told they are ok to swallow because they are very small. I'm 2 weeks out and have been ok doing this.

North Jersey! sleeved 7/1

hey all, I'm 10 days out. On my 1week post op, my dr removed the steri strips from my incisions. Now, I have sticky gunk and what had stuck to it all over my belly in the outline of where the strips were. I tried alcohol on a swab and oil (very carefully as to not get too close to the actual wound) with no luck, any suggestions?

I found success with the nail polish remover! Finally my belly doesnt look like a lint trap!

i never thought of nail polish remover, I'll have to try that. I may wait a few more days though, I don't know if something so harsh is great for that area just yet!

update, I started purees today and again with those above, these are what have satisfied me. Today I ate 3 tablespoons and felt like there was a bowling ball in there! Hold out for purees and you should feel it then!

hey all, i'm 5 days post op and i have 2 questions, 1 how long until everyone was able to bend over regularly? i've been trying so hard to take it easy. i have alot of trouble bending over to get my pants and (tmi) wiping when going to the bathroom, getting dressed etc. 2 i'm also having a hard time of getting my liquids in, i've averaged about 30-40oz a day which is not enough according to my dr. but i just feel overstuffed, about to pop, even drinking this amount, will this go away? thanks!

I was sleeved 7/1 and i completely agree, I'm hungry! I start purees in 1 day and hae been planning on the "real" foods I will be able to blend, these protein shakes aren't cutting it!