LuckyOne53

Hello everyone. How are you guys doing so far maintaining the NEW YOU.... here's my update. Sent from my SM-G386T1 using the BariatricPal App

Wow at 8 weeks post op, you couldn't pay me to touch a coffee cup. I just started to tolerate it. Mt surgery was Sept 30, 2014. You're doing awesome!! Sent from my SM-G386T1 using the BariatricPal App

My surgery was September 30. I am very proud of my outcome. Overall I feel hyped about my transformation. My body is slimming nicely. I am exercising daily. Mainly walking with and without arm weights. Rt pic 270lbs / Lt pic 250lbs

Has anyone tried herbalife shakes or juicing... is this safe after this surgery?

I'm still stuck at 70lbs in 6 weeks... wow

The day/night before is the most exciting. Yes get some rest if you can. Also grab a few necessities like gax x strips and chap stick, pack them in your bag. Remember that walking eases your discomfort of gas.. the pain will go away(get the pain meds early, it helps)

Congratulations @seashay you are doing great. Same here surgery sept 30. Day 1&2 were my gasy days. U walked as much as I tolerate. Day 3&4 the foods were introduced by teaspoon or less servings. I tolerate greek yogurt grilled salmon grilled catfish grits sweet and mashed potatoes and of course chicken broth or protein shakes.

I'm 5 days out as well.. my appetite when I have one is very strong. I can eat only a teaspoon of grits or mashed potatoes/sweet or white I enjoy baked or grilled catfish and salmon. But very small portions. I came home with small diarrhea but no more bowel movements since friday oct 3. I'm not so concerned. I just started back on my shakes and soups only. Jello or greek yogurt to curb my appetite

I am testing myself on puree and mushy foods. Protein shakes and soups are comfort foods.

I'll see if I can keep this going... HW 270 CW 250 @4 days post op Thanksgiving 210

How was your surgery???

My surgery went very well. I am 4 days post op. I still have soreness in my navel area (incision site) the other 4 areas are healing properly. I WALK AS MUCH I CAN and DRINK as much as I can tolerate to stay hydrated(its very easy to become dehydrated). My appetite is slim to NONE. The protein shake, soups, crystal light and diet cranberry juice from the hospital are my new besties. I have tried the mushy foods (I know its early) 1 teaspoon salmon, 1 teaspoon refried beans, 2teaspoons mashed potatoes... my stomach tolerated them all. My main issue is MY FAMILY MEMBERS are unhealthy eaters which can make you feel like giving up on your own goal to weight loss. Collard greens, bbq ribs, cornbread, mac n cheese are just NOT on the menu and being around these types of food is hard to say "no" unless YOU have prepared yourself.

I feel like new money. Too good to be inside the wallet. Lol. Good morning

Omg I can't fall asleep. Hours before surgery, I should be resting. Happy Sleeve Day to those that are sleeving today! I'm anxious...

Good morning. I am up and packing my bags to head home. :-) tummy remains sore but that's expected. Gasy but controlled.

Good morning. Happy Sleeve Day sweetie. I am 2 days post op (sept30) I feel great! Although minor soreness is as expected. I'm up walking and in great spirits. Get pain meds early to keep it under control. Take gas x strips because after the procedure you will be extra gasy. Most of all WALK!!!! You will be just fine.

Ugh, tummy discomfort :-( the tube in my throat was the worst. I completely have no voice. I've been up walking last night. Foley out. I was told I was making progress

Happy Sleeve Day, best wishes to us all!!

Thank you all.

Amen @@5BeautifulDays

This is an interesting topic. I'm a few hrs from surgery and I need a glass of something besides water, crystal light or soup. Maybe some Cabernet Sauvignon or Moscato

Counting down by the hour.. 25 hrs to go. :-/

Up so nervous. 1 more day...

Counting down......

I'm wiping sweat from my forehead reading this. Thank you for posting and congrats to you on your journey