A Sleeve4me

Good morning everyone, I had my surgery done Sept 20,2012..I have gained 20 lbs since and I don't know where to start to get it off. I have to admit that I don't exercise. I used to walk at the park but lately I have just been going with the flow eating whatever. I also notice that I can eat more now than before over the last 2 years. Any suggestions on Protein rich foods that can help me stay full longer so that I won't snack as much. Please help!

I will be 3 years post op in September of this year. I have gained 30 lbs which most is from snacking too much in between meals, I'm working hard to get it off. Every calorie counts. I cut out sugar and I'm also doing low to no carb as much as possible. I'm glad u posted this for those that think the weight won't come back. It can if we don't follow a healthy diet. Wish me luck, any ideas will be greatly appreciated. I Started out at 345 pounds got down to 220 and now at 255 lbs. I also started drinking my 64 ounces of water a day..

THANKS JEN 35!!!

trying to think of .high protein things I meant

Thanks ladies so much..I was ashamed to say something but I knew I could get help here. Ok I'm going to do chicken and fish and the mini meals..what type of foods do you all eat on a typical day so that I can have some different ideas..for example breakfast lunch and dinneer and wgat type of snacks..healthy ones? Can you all tell that you can eat more than you initially could the first year out? I work from 8am to 5pm trying to thing of high protein low fat things I can bring to work to help me during the day and go straight to the track to walk after work for at leat 30 minutes a day then increase..trying to get the scale moving to get these extra pounds back off..

It will get better..take it slow..give yourself time to heal and take this time to think about the huge accomplishment you made to be healthier..You will be fine, we all had the same thing happen to us..don't push yourself too hard, take your vitamins, drink as much as you can, the Gatorade is awesome, lick a little salt for nausea and hang in there..you are gonna be so glad you did this..do your sugar free jello, popsicles, refried beans and salsa was good, devil egg salad made with yolk only..try to eat something so you'll have strength and in between just sip ur water or gatorade..rest, rest and rest..For the pain call your doctor and see if they can give you some liquid pain meds.... Love ya!

About 4 weeks

me too!..

Yes..it's my idication that I have eaten too much..helps me not to take that extra bite....so at the next meal..I always eat less than the one that made me feel that way.

Alamoloser..I know exactly what u mean.habits are hard to break..we will keep practicing..nibble,nibble nibble. But I like that fact that I don't eat as often and stay full longer..don't crave every dish that pop in my head anymore..thank God.

Even though I know I'm supposed to wait at least thirty minutes before I drink after eating..it seems like forever..and every time I try to cheat..my sleeve says..no no no..not yet lil lady..I love my sleeve..Its in control:)...but Im thirsty..gotta keep training myself to wait longer..3 months out

Everyone is different ..listen. to ur body..try not to compare because that only makes u feel bad..just do ur best to follow the rules and u will do great. I'm not a big Water drinker..I force myself because I know my body have to have it..plus I hear a lot of people saý it helps the weight come off along with adequate Protein intake.

Congrats everyone! Welcome to the looser's bench. I am delighted to tell u all that it gets better each day. Our bodies heal sooner than we can imagine. I'm 3 months out and I am loving the sleeve. Though the first couple of weeks were a learning experience..I made it and so will u all..energy through the roof now! Just watch

Yes..just wait girl..the weight is gonna start coming off and u will have so much energy ...but my juice be calling me..lol..we're going to get it down packed. I had to learn to stop at the first sign of fullness and that taught me..after my sleeve let me know who was in charge a few times..I have respect for it..it will make u..lol

I had a IVC filter placed before surgery by my surgeon before he did my vsg. It was recommended by the pulmonologist during my preop clearance phase because of my high bmi. A bmi 50 or over it's suggested to have the inferior vena cava filter put in. They went in through my groin..no pain..just a little soreness after sugery.but cleared pretty fast. So far so good..it is designed to catch any clots in the large artery before they can travel to the heart and lungs. Can't tell its there. I'm 3 months out.

U look great..I know u feel great as well !!! Awesome job!

Girl...just hang on..my husband did the same thing to me..thank God I'm 11 weeks out now.he would fry porkchops..chicken..my mom even kept bragging about potato salad and fried fish!!!!. I wanted to scream..but some don't understand that its torture..lol..I told hubby flat out..close my room door please. Or please don't eat in front of me..after 3 or so times he finally got it..lol be strong girlie u can do it.. Devil egg salad saved my life during mushies made with boiled egg yolk, lite Mayo, a lil relish and a lil seasoning..love ya