Sullie06

I've been overweight for as long as I can remember. It never really bothered me but since having children my weight began creeping up the last we years, last summer I reached my highest weight of 301. My knees hurt, my back hurt, my cholesterol and blood sugar were high and I wanted to be there for my kids and interact with them. In April I had a GYN surgery and my OB actually suggested Inwoukd be a good candidate. I did more research that you can imagine and decided on the Sleeve. I don't like the malabsorption and rerouting of the intestines with the RNY, the Sleeve just fit. I was sleeved 12/30. I'm now down 49 pounds since July, 19 since surgery and I feel like I'm getting my life back

I was concerned about Dougs wife as well. In the beginning I wasn't concerned because she was 3 months out of having twins. I have a friend who is 3 years post VSG and was up 50 pounds after her baby but she did Keto and got the weight back off. It seemed like his wife was getting larger. Also how she was eating wasn't helping. I actually enjoy the show, I'm no where near 600-700 pounds but I love when they are successful. It gives me hope that if they can be, so can I.

My doctor said he doesn't care if I use a straw to just take it easy if I do. I used one once since surgery and it didn't bother me but it's not something I do often!

I had to crush my meds for a week and then my surgeon said to start taking them normally at my 1 week follow up. I've had no issues.

My NUT advised against fat free, skim milk and 100% sugar free items, she said the brain needs that fat!

I was in for 2 nights. Everyone in our program stays 2 nights!

I had one! It wasn't great as that was the first fluid I had post op but it stayed down no problem. The hardest part for me was getting on the XRay table and moving around like they wanted less than 24 hours after surgery.

I use a protein water instead of a protein shake because I could not stomach the shakes anymore. I use the Atkins Lift Protein Drinks.

Had my follow up with my NUT and she said I'm doing great! Which was a relief. Just cruising on.

4 weeks post op today! Feeling so much better. My weight loss has been slow and now I'm stalled but trying to stay positive. Down 16 pounds since surgery!

I understand how you are feeling, I had such a hard time with liquids too! I was on full liquids for a week, puréed for 2, soft solids for 3 (im on week 2) and then will be on regular diet after this. Each stage has its own challenges but you will get through it.

I'm 4 1/2 weeks out and down 18 pounds from surgery. I had a stall for a week, lost 2 pounds in 1 day and have been stalled again.

Becky when was your surgery. Been the same weight for a week!

Haha @@Berry I was like Blender.... ????

Looking for some advice on traveling at 11 weeks post op. We're driving from NY- Florida with our 2 toddlers. We're breaking up the drive over 3 days and will be staying in a house with my hubbys whole family when we get there.

My first week was pretty bad! I was in the hospital for 2 days post my surgery and I was very uncomfortable. I had a lot of gas pain in my chest and my drain site was painful. Once I was home it got better. I'm now a little over a 3 weeks out and doing much better.

Thank you My! I've tried the ricotta bake during the puréed stage and it was outstanding. My NUT gave us some general ideas such as Fish, Poultry, Meatloaf, Ground Beef, Soft Veggies, cheese, Cereal, Potatoe and toast but didn't elaborate beyond that and I want to make sure I'm sticking to the right things

Hi everyone! I've been lurking for awhile and decided to start contributing! I'm currently 19 days post op and doing pretty well! I've had a few days of "what the hell did I do?" but I'm keeping my eye on the prize! I've had very little issues, I can eat and drink with no problems and my Sleeve has tolerated different foods well! I started at 301 in July, was 271 on the morning of surgery and was 256 today so slowly losing! I start soft solids this Friday on my meal plan, I need help with that though, what are some meal ideas? My local group said it was anything you can cut with a fork but that's pretty broad!! Thanks!

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