This-is-my-journey

im almost 3 months out and I still learning to eat slow.. I used to eat too fast I would get sick too but it hasn't happened in a while you got this

i can tolerate a lot but when it comes to most dairy I get a stomach ache and have to use the bathroom. even lactose free yogurt. I don't know why..i still eat some but I pay for it right away hopefully it gets better )

my highest weight was 465 and the day of surgery (6/14/2016) I was 442. as of today I am 386.. I too originally wanted the bypass but my surgeon suggested the sleeve and if I wanted to later down the road I could get the bypass. but the sleeve is such an amazing tool I absolutely love it! I think you will do well with the sleeve also! good luck to you

ive been craving a cup of coffee but I haven't drank it yet.. im a little over 2 months post op

I have had lower back after losing that much.. I still have it and hope it goes away soon.

i also use my fitness pal and map my fitness to track my walks. but my fitness pal is an awesome app

I was able to have salads (raw vegetables) 2 mons after my surgery..and I enjoyed it lol Sent from my SM-G930W8 using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved 6/14 and I am able to eat meats. I don't eat much beef though...whenever I do it feels hard to swallow even if I chew chew chew .. im mostly eating fish and chicken with my veggies...I don't know how much calories I eat in a day im guessing between 500-800. I also drink premier Protein and I think im lactose intolerant whenever I drink the shake or have yogurt or Cereal with milk I get cramps. it doesn't stop me from drinking the shakes tho... just trying to get a much protein as possible.. I hope your able to eat meats again.. I know your tastes change after the surgery because mine have good luck to you!!

I get like that when i have dairy milk..yogurt even my premier Protein shake.. it sucks but I still have em..I just make sure im home or close to a bathroom. our stomachs are still sensitive I guess

Congrats!! I know how you feel today I weight in at 399 a week before my surgery in june I was 465 (my heaviest) and on my surgey day I was 442. today im 399 and I was relieved to know I am out of the 400's . never again!! I am ever so grateful for this tool..its a life changer for sure! im down 66lbs and counting :D

i also was off work for 2 weeks. surgeon told me I could be off for 3 months but I had no complications and was back to work 2 weeks after my sleeve.

I feel the same way! I feel the food stuck in my esophagus and after awhile I drink Water and try to walk. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone I was wondering if anyone experienced fast weight loss. I know it's supposed to happen and yes some lose more then some. I lost 23lbs before surgery and in 11 days after surgery I have lost 18lbs. So in total I am down 41. I'm kinda scared if that's too fast.. or maybe because I started heavier then most? I'm still on puree until the 30th ..I get as much protein and water in. Just a little scared but alot more happier. Can anyone relate?

60lbs wow ???? congrats! I was frightened too that's why I had to ask lol I'm okay with losing fast now I know it won't last ???? Sent from my SM-G930W8 using the BariatricPal App

Yes that too I brought my CPAP Machine Sent from my SM-G930W8 using the BariatricPal App

All I brought with me was toothbrush..brush and hygiene products.. I left with the same clothes like ppl stated I wore em for a little bit the day of admission..oh and I brought my phone and charger. Lol maybe you could bring your own pillow..books? And slippers! Once I left I bought Protein shakes..and baby food because I'm still on pureed period until the 30th. I know that overwhelming feeling I had it for months because I didn't know when my surgery was coming up. Everything will be OK tho ???????????? Sent from my SM-G930W8 using the BariatricPal App

Hi I didn't get any gas pains.. I thought I would too but I haven't gotten any

I had recently got sleeved and I started to overthink and worry as my date got closer. I thought I wouldn't be able to have my fav dishes again...I thought something would go wrong.. I thought to myself "am I really ready for this?" But yes..I was.. I haven't had any complications. It's just a tool to get you started on your weight loss journey. .. that's how I see it now ???? before I went into the OR I cried because I was scared. But u knew I wanted and needed this and I also remembered my dad went through a bigger surgery than I was about to go through and he came out fine... I think if your really ready you'll know but thst over thinking is normal..good luck ????

What an amazing journey to read! I feel like we're similar. .thanks for posting your journey and congratulations on coming this far!!!

I too am.nervous about that. . I last seen the surgeon in September and have gained a little since then. . My stomach has been turning all.day because I'm Stressing lol

My surgery is set for the 14th too.. I have a 48hr low residue diet I have to follow starting Sunday. But I feel like doing the liquid diet to lose and shrink my liver ????

Does anyone else think this is a bit much? I started a 900 calorie diet monday and have already lost 14lbs. My surgery keeps being moved due to having sinus and ear infections. I'm just waiting for the call for a date. I figure I'd start a pre op pre op diet. If that makes sense. I've seen ppl on my 600 pound life start a 900 calories a day diet before being approved. .I'm kind of scared to gain weight before they call me for a date. I Track all my food and water intake on my fitness pal. Has anyone else done this ?

Hi Marie I was doing 1200 calories also ..I just switched it this week and lost the 14 pounds. . I'll have to switch it back to 1200 monday .. I make sure I get enough protein also.. I drink a protein shake in the morning and lunch.. and have chicken and veggies too.. I try to switch it up.. I love chicken and fish. . I'm really prepared for all this..I just don't like the waiting around.. lol I hope u enjoy your glass of wine ????

My infection is already gone.. it's what delayed the surgery.. I had to take blood work..ekg and xrays the other day and everything was good.. I'm. Just waiting fr the date and may have to wait until end of march to beginning of April for the surgery because of other ppl ahead of me on the list.. I just don't want to gain.. I started off with 1200 calorie diet and it worked.. I just wanted to lose extra weight before the surgery and to be ready fr the liquid diet. . Thanks everyone for the replies ????

Does anyone else think this is a bit much? I started a 900 calorie diet monday and have already lost 14lbs. My surgery keeps being moved due to having sinus and ear infections. I'm just waiting for the call for a date. I figure I'd start a pre op pre op diet. If that makes sense. I've seen ppl on my 600 pound life start a 900 calories a day diet before being approved. .I'm kind of scared to gain weight before they call me for a date. I Track all my food and water intake on my fitness pal. Has anyone else done this ?