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I made to the 1 month mark! I lost 23#'s!!! The first 3 weeks were hard and I was hungry often but since I have added solids, (even though they are soft solids) I get full after a few bites. But be careful, if I don't chew it very well I will vomit. Sorry but that is the truth of the matter. I can't believe that I am not hungry, it is a wonderful feeling. I strongly urge anyone uncertain of the sleeve to check it out. It is a great tool. Thanks for the support that I have received from everyone here.

I think I was really hungry those first couple weeks. Once I was able to start full liquids I stayed full longer. And then on solids a few bites and I was full. I get less calories now eating solids and being full all day then when I had liquids and was hungry. I am almost at 40 pounds and it hasn't been 2 months yet. My Dr told me to be sure I get 50 to 70grams of protein in everyday and I will lose weight. so far he has been right. I can't wait to get to 100#'s!!!

Congratulations on your amazing weightloss. Did you notice your appetite increased overtime? Everyone is telling me the first six months is the best and then your appetite returns somewhat, at least. Did you ever have a problem with vomiting and if so did it go away with time? I had my sleeve done 2/18/09 and I am so happy with the weigthloss so far. Wow, 100 pounds is incredible! Keep up the good work!

I am 5 weeks post op and have lost 30#'s. The first 3 weeks were hard for me but since then I have been breezing through. It is so easy to lose weight right now but will there be a big change coming in six months? I love getting rid of clothes every week b/c I assume this weight is gone forever! What changes at 6 months? Is it the amount of food you can eat or your hunger increases or both?

Yes, I was hungry at first. Liquids just don't keep you full b/c the stomach dumps them so fast. Once I started on full liquids it was better, and then on solids it is great. Seriously, two or three bites and I am done. That has never happened to me before. So just prepare yourself for a hard couple of weeks and then much much better! I would eat potato soup nearly every day and that helped a lot. Then smoothies (high protein) and that helped. You can do it. I thought I wouldn't make it through but here I am and I am so glad I did it. Not much longer for you, good luck.

Does anyone know what the success rate is of patients who have the gastric sleeve done? I have read many posts of people who don't lose weight with the lap band and was wondering if there are the same issues with the sleeve?

Sounds like when I am off the liquids and eating proteins I will stay full longer. I don't ever have juices or sugar drinks - ever. So that is not the issue but I think liquids just get dumped so fast that they can't keep me full. On the Optifast diet I could substitute a protein bar for a drink and it was so much better. Anyone who has had this surgery please tell me at what week were you able to move to solids. According to my program it won't be until 8weeks. I want to be safe and not risk my staple line but does it really take 8 weeks to heal and move to solids?

Good to hear, because my scale is stuck. And I am hungry often. I hope once I move to solids I will stay full longer. I think I get more calories and carbs b/c of the type of foods that I can have(soups, broths, smoothies). I am three weeks postop and still on full liquids so I guess only time will tell. Getting frustrated though.

Turbinado sugar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Turbinado sugar, also known as turbinated sugar, is made from sugar cane extract. It is produced by crushing freshly cut sugar cane; the juice obtained is evaporated by heat, then crystallized. The crystals are spun in a centrifuge, or turbine (thus the name), to remove excess moisture, resulting in the characteristic large, light brown crystals. Now I see why she said leave off the turbinado. Who needs the extra calories? I already hungry enough without drinking the calories away.

It is not head hunger. Because when I do have something a little thicker like pudding or yogurt I am full. But just having the clear liquids leave me shaky and with a headache.(No, I am not diabetic) I am not going to risk my health by moving ahead too soon but I can't be the only person to be feeling this. What are other people eating/drinking that is acceptable 10 days out? Am I that much of a wimp to complain about this? I am looking forward to starting the high protein smoothies, that will be a treat. But I overheard the nurse practioner telling someone to add an extra scoop of protein powder but be sure to leave out the turbinado. Why leave out the turbinado?

I am one week post op and starving to death, okay not really but I sure feel like it. I can't take anymore broths and getting very tired of SF pudding. What else is there?

It is great to hear how wonderful you are doing. I have been having trouble logging on lately to this site in the last couple of days. Don't know what that is about. So what are you eating? Broths just are doing it for me. I don't know why but I am hungry shortly after eating. And I don't need to eat a meal over 30 minutes. I usually just have thinned potato soup and eat it normally without any problem. I hope that is not a bad sign. When will you progress to more solid foods? I hope once I start solids I will be more full and stay full longer but I think I have a few more weeks to go. Keep up the good work and congrats on your weight loss! Yeh!!!

Hi Nevergoback, Haven't heard from you in a while. How are things going? How is your weightloss? Are you tolerating any solid foods? Are you hungry or satisfied most of the time? Just your overall well being?

I was sleeved on 2/18 and know for sure it is more than just head hunger b/c I have been on liquids for a week now. And I still can't eat anything more than thin soup or SF pudding. Tonight I had some potato soup and filled up quickly so that was great. I can't wait to start heartier foods in small quantities. Liquids just don't stick around long enough and clear broth gets old so fast. Good luck and keep me posted on your progress.

I am on my 8th day of the Optifast diet and I am quite hungry. The thought of going to clear liquids after the surgery (next Wednesday) is unbearable because I am so hungry now. :smile: The NP told me I won't be hungry after the surgery so it won't matter. Is this true? And I was told no pork, ham, or beef for at least 6 months. What's up with that?

Good luck on your surgery. Check this site out often, I have received such great advice and support here. I just had the sleeve done on Feb 18 in Slidell. I had a rough few days with nausea and vomiting but I am past that now and feeling great. I have lost 10#'s since the surgery. I will eventually try to get that little ticker thing once I figure out how. Keep us posted on your recovery.

Doing much better now. It is day now day 5 and I am feeling good and hungry. I am moving slightly ahead of the guidelines and progressing to some full liquids. I think I was feeling so bad b/c I wasn't having any calories. You know when you go all day without eating and you feel nauseous and get a headache? That was me. So I had half of a SF pudding and half can of potato soup thinned with broth and put in a food processor. Does this sound okay to be progressing at this time? I know I felt so much better afterward.

Surgery was Wednesday and it went well. But I am struggling with nausea and vomiting. I have only been able to keep down a few ounces of liquid a day. I finally got my Dr office to call me in some phenergan but I vomited about 10 minutes after I took it. The Medical Assistant tells my I don't need phenergan just take Reglan, Symax, and Prilosec and I will be fine. I am ready to strangle her. It defeats the purpose of taking these meds if I just vomit shortly after taking them. I am hoping today will be better. I definitely don't want to end up back in the hospital with dehydration. Any tips would be greatly appreciated since my Dr's office is not very helpful.

So you weren't really that hungry after surgery? I know this is not that important but what about alcohol? Not that I am planning on getting drunk anytime soon (empty calories and carbs) but I do enjoy a glass of wine here and there and would like to do it again someday. Is there a restriction on coffee if you use artificial sweetners?

Thanks so much for your support. I feel better knowing how well you are doing. My doc didn't mention anything about a dye test. But we don't have the best communication between his office and myself. I thought I was going home the same day until last week. Now I know it will be one night. Have you tried coffee yet? I know that is one thing I will really miss. Keep up the good work.

Thank you so much for the info. Why are you having soy milk? Is it your preference or is it part of the diet? I think I am on an ultra-conservative plan. They don't allow cream of wheat until 4 weeks! But it is good to know that other people are having it and doing fine. I guess I will take it slow and see how it goes. Have you tried the protein powder (whey protein isolate)? That is what they are recommending to be sure we get enough protein everyday. I don't think it is flavored but I haven't tried it yet. I guess that is why they say we won't be hungry b/c we will fill up on protein (clear liquid) drinks. I really appreciate all of the little tid bits of info. It goes a long way.

I do plan on being strong and following the guidelines but I want to know what I am in for. My plan says to add full liquids on day 10 or 12 so that seems like a long time for clear liquids. But if you are already having full liquids at day 3 and tolerating it well that sounds more reasonable. All they keep telling me is you won't be hungry so it won't matter. Because Opti fast is not cutting it. How is your recovery so far?

I am so glad to hear you are doing so well. How much weight have you lost? But I am disappointed to hear you are still hungry after the surgery. Are you less hungry as each day passes or more hungry? Have you had much nausea?

What do you mean by not tolerating certain foods? Does it cause discomfort, pain, or vomiting? Also at about 5 to 7days I need to add Protein Drinks to get 50 to 70 gms a day. Any recommendations?? Thanks.

I just saw the NP today for my first step towards the sleeve. She gave me a two week "Optifast" diet that costs about $150 and is almost entirely liquids. Or I can go to a supplement store and buy "whey protein isolate" and put that in water and drink it. Has anyone done either of these diets? Is this common?