Kelly729

5'7" HW 318 SW 306 CW 271 (!!!) MOST IMPORTANT STAT -FEELING FABULOUS!

Haven't posted in a while, but still doing great! My clothes are falling off of me! I have my 3 month post-op this week, so I'll know how much I've lost! I'm loving my sleeve!

I'm the same - I only get weighed at the dr. Last time I was weighed was 10/3. I won't get weighed again until 12/10. I try to concentrate more on the NSVs!

As of my 1 month post-op on 10/3 (yeah, I'm slacking), I was at 283.5, down from 306 day of surgery. I know I'm down more, but I only let the Dr. weigh me so that I focus more on the NSV's than the scale. I get comments/compliments almost daily, so I know I'm still losing. I'm able to eat anything I want, just a smaller amount...I love my sleeve! So much better than the band!

I was told to take small sips to help mush the food up... I try not to drink with meals, but it does help!

I get nauseous when I eat too fast and/or too much

Are you using a straw?? I was told absolutely no straws!!

Those that are constipated, are you taking pain meds? Pain meds have a tendency to back you up (yet another reason I don't take them). Upon discharge, my instructions were to take Colace if I became constipated. Have you called your doctor?

Mr. Dodds, if you read back, everyone stalls at week 3. It works itself out - just keep following the rules!!!

Went for my 1 month post-op today!!!! Down another 8 lbs for a total of 21 since surgery, 28 since the week before, and 33 since my high weight! Feeling great and my surgeon is more than happy!! Cleared for "any kind of exercise" I want. BMI, Fat % and neck size are also down!! Feeling great, loving my sleeve!!

Ladies - Have any of you noticed a hormonal change yet? I have PCOS, and hypothyroid disease, and haven't noticed any change yet. I'll be asking my Dr. today when I can expect to notice. Just wondering if anyone from Sept. has noticed changes.

I was up and about 2 days after my sleeve too. Everyone heals differently. I had no pain, took no pain meds - didn't even get the script filled. I was able to tolerate soft/pureed foods early too. My energy levels have never faultered. I went back to work the Wednesday following my Thursday surgery.

That's awesome kona! I was sleeved on 9/4 as well! I get weighed again tomorrow!

What do you do at thegym? Any tips or tricks for those of us just starting out?

Amazing! Congrats!