Monte0828

Hi everyone it's been awhile since I've been in here. I am going well SW 208 CW 148. 8 lbs to my goal dr says 135 would be ok too. I am finding myself ALOT colder than I used to be. ( no more flubber, I guess lol) cleaning out closest of size 12 pants now a size 10. Constipation is a battle dir to our diets with more Protein. Fruit will help I do the squeezable fruit packets they are a great size for us. On another blog I am a member of smooth move herbal tea was suggested. I tried that and it worked fine. I take the occasional stool softener too. I really see a difference when I add fruit and increase fluids. I still think in my mind I am fat. Maybe that will always be the case. As far as exercise goes I try to get 10,000 steps in daily and go to the occasional kick boxing class. As far a sex drive mine has stayed about the same. I just seem TIRED ALL THE TIME. Not sure if it my traditional seasonal depression due to no sun or what? Or the newer job working three nights a week. Hope this finds everyone well Including and updated pic from Christmas. Happy new year everyone!

Hi everyone it's been awhile since I've been in here. I am going well SW 208 CW 148. 8 lbs to my goal dr says 135 would be ok too. I am finding myself ALOT colder than I used to be. ( no more flubber, I guess lol) cleaning out closest of size 12 pants now a size 10. Constipation is a battle dir to our diets with more Protein. Fruit will help I do the squeezable fruit packets they are a great size for us. On another blog I am a member of smooth move herbal tea was suggested. I tried that and it worked fine. I take the occasional stool softener too. I really see a difference when I add fruit and increase fluids. I still think in my mind I am fat. Maybe that will always be the case. As far as exercise goes I try to get 10,000 steps in daily and go to the occasional kick boxing class. As far a sex drive mine has stayed about the same. I just seem TIRED ALL THE TIME. Not sure if it my traditional seasonal depression due to no sun or what? Or the newer job working three nights a week. Hope this finds everyone well Including and updated pic from Christmas. Happy new year everyone!

I have yet to vomit. Thank goodness! I rarely vomited prior to surgery even when really sick. Dietician and I had lots of discussions about learning where you're "soft" stop eating is.. Mine is a tightness I get in very upper stomach area. I try to eat slow so I can recognize that stop.

Still get notifications from these posts. Still moving right along 47 lbs gone! Just checked latest BP and it was 116/66. May need to back off my last BP med I am on. Remember it's a life long journey we are on.. With the some ups and downs!

I eat Quest protein bars you can get them online or from GNC if you have one in your area. Protein snack bar fiber one and nature made makes one with 10 grams protein.

Great idea! Was just thinking how many sleevers wear one. I have sticker Dr gave me for back of my license.

Eating around 1000-1100 calories 70-90 grams protein. Have found if u don't get at least 1000 calories in its slower to lose at least for me. I do scrambled eggs with cheese in am, around mid morning Greek yogurt, lunch deli meat with cheese lettuce wrap or tuna. Protein bar or shake late afternoon and dinner chicken steak or other protein again. Very minimal carbs veggies and fruit. Eat protein first!! Remember chew chew chew! Have found if too carb rich it upsets my stomach.

Nurse since 2003 mostly cardiac units. Was sleeved 5/27 and I am doing great! Tips: hydration very important , then protein. I feel better if I get 70 or more grams of protein in daily. This requires eating multiple times a day. Snacks are most consist of protein. SW 208 and I am now 166. Off one BP med and the other has been cut in half. Off cholesterol med too! Been traveling since 2 weeks post op off and on. My job is mostly health information technology. So that why I could get back to work quick. Protein shakes are almost available everywhere I travel. I also travel with my protein bars and powder. So glad I had this done

My taste buds have changed and no longer does popcorn taste good. I am finding joy in eating by finding health yogurt dips for veggies, different flavors of hummus, different spreads for deli meat like Dijon mustard, spicy mustard etc. just watch the calories! I eat small meals throughout day. eggs with cheese in am with a little Tabassco the green sauce. Mid morning Protein bar , cottage cheese or yougurt. Then lunch and another protein snack at 2-3 then dinner. Explore different dips, sauces, spreads and we even got lemon and lime olive oil for sautéing shrimp or grilling chicken. Hope this helps!

No beeping. They took out a portion of your stomach and left nothing metal inside. Don't even believe if u had lap band you would beep. So no worries!

Glad to see everyone is doing so well here. Been awhile since I checked in SW 208 current weight 168.3. Really helps to walk at least 3 miles daily. Went a week where I gained picked up the walking and the weight loss started again.

With our changing tummies the shellfish crab maybe an option in the future.

My dr said no lifting greater than 15 lbs. for a couple weeks. I still had a sore spot on abdomen so I was extra careful. I would recommend and abdominal binder so help support you abdomen and then use all your resources to help yourself with patients. But binder was very helpful!

I had 3 months with nutritionist for insurance but I saw surgeon first. Weight was done at each Dr visit and nutritionist visit. Some insurance require a certain BMI to be meet before approval. I had a 35 BMI but because I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and string family history diabetes insurance approved. I had to NOT lose weight during three months nutritionist visit. I know sounds crazy but insurance may have not approved if I dropped below 35 BMI. Ask a lot of questions we are all different. Good luck! Us nurses are a tough breed I am sure you will do fine.

I am post sleeve 5/27/14 Tips for active nurse once back to work 1. Stay hydrated! 2. Get in your protein. Since your so new post op. Protein shakes. Boost your shakes protein with Greek yogurt. 3. Rest when home you may find you tire out faster than usual. 4. Take your vitamins! Most common re admit post surgery is due to dehydration .

I've let some know about my sleeve but not everyone. Human nature that some judge you Like why can't you do it the old fashioned way diet and exercise?! Well they may not know your struggle of the 50 lbs you've lost six times over last ten years etc!! Plus the blood pressure that may cause you to stroke or your family genetics. Most I've told I am very well received.

@njkelly...Sorry your having nausea! Sleeved 5/27 I experience nausea when I eat to fast , so I've slowed down. Tummy has got upset a few times and I just resort back to purée or liquids to calm it down. Find drinking when laying down too can make me nauseated too.. So sip sip during day and walk walk walk!!! Goal 10,000 steps daily. Hang in there!

SW 204 CW 181.3 Not much lost this week. Need to start upping the exercise just so darn hot. Plus increase Water intake too! Not doing good there either! Only 22.7. You all are doing a great job!!! Two chewable Bariactric Vitamins daily. Two calcium chewables. I have really thick hair not noticed anything different there. Hear it's around 3-4 months out. See a lot of you are taking Biotin and other vitamins too...

Haven't really been exercising yet. Plan on get bicycle out. Been trying 10,000 steps daily. About over a week ago started tracking food. Really helps with realizing protein and water intake. Trying to stay hydrated during these hot days!

I get a tightness in my upper chest that can be a bit relieved by a burp. Anymore and I live with the uncomfortableness in my chest for about an hour. Still have yet to feel hungry... It's more like I'm empty feeling.

Hi! I am a nurse now for 11yrs. Cardi-thoracic, dialysis, pharmaceutical nursing and most recently a Consultant for a medical facility launching a new EMR. So I travel now for work. Sleeved on 5/27. SW (surgery weight) 204 and current weight 181.4. Feeling great! Trying to fit in 10,000 steps daily finally cleared to do more exercise. Already of one med for BP and cholesterol. Glad to find this group.

SW 204 CW 181.4 NSV found size 12 shirts at old navy that fit! Trying to get 10,000 steps in a day! Doing good!

That was the first food I are too. Love them still! You can add a little cheese or spice it up with salsa too.

It will get better. Try as much as you can to get as much fluids in. Miralax is over the counter and will help with constipation. Walk as much as you can. Brave your belly with pillow will help with discomfort. I had first BM on POD 3. With pain meds it slows the bowels down a lot. Walking helps counter that. I was sleeved 5/27.