Post-Ops... Did anyone do this WITH their partners?

CraftyChristie · April 28, 2010

Hi... I'm Christie. My husband and I both want to get the sleeve this summer. I am SO THRILLED that he wants to do this too, for so many reasons. I was wondering if anyone out there is post op and has been going through this journey with a spouse or significant other that also had surgery!

I am wondering does it make it easier to keep on track? Are there challenges about doing it together? I think overall it will be a great thing because we will understand what each other is going through, and we will have to make the same changes. But I also worry there will be that 'partners in crime' feeling if we want to cheat or skip exercise and whatnot. I would just be very curious to hear some insights if anyone has done this journey together! Thanks!

Can.sleeved · April 28, 2010

Hello my name is Russ and my wife is Sonia and we were sleeved together March 16 2010.

This is a really good way to do it!

We can supply you all kinds of info if you want.

Get back to us, Russ & Sonia

CraftyChristie · April 28, 2010

Yes please! :-D I'll PM you with my email address.

ouroborous · April 28, 2010

My girlfriend was sleeved in November, and she was my inspiration to get sleeved in a week. So yes, there are people who do this with their significant others.

I think that like almost all "self improvement" type projects, it helps to have someone else who's going through the same stuff as you!

Connie · May 5, 2010

My husband and I went through the journey together in February, 2010. Best thing we have ever done. We have always gained and lost our weight together over the years. We have been married 30 years. We are both approaching a weight loss of 50 pounds. It is great to go through this together, I only have to cook one meal, we can support each other, we go to appointments together, and we really understand what the other one is going through.:thumbup:

CraftyChristie · May 5, 2010

Wow Connie.. you guys are doing so great. Thank you this is exactly the kind of thing I was hoping to hear about. We have only been married one year (together for 3 1/2) but we have gone through cycles of losing and gaining together too. I would absolutely LOVE to hear more details about your daily life together, what you cook, do you work out together and when, etc... we are trying to figure out how things are going to be for us!

Connie · May 6, 2010

I am riding exercise bike several times a week. Hubby is not too active, as far as exercise, he needs a hip replacement, he walks with 2 canes. We are both working full-time. We have found with our diet that dry foods can be difficult to eat. So I have to trying to find recipes that are moist, with lots of flavor, high in Protein, low in carbs. I love to cook, so it's all been done with some adaptation. The problem is all the leftovers.:biggrin: food that is already cut up small is ideal, and can be frozen, or be reheated. Such as Soups or stews, meatballs.

CraftyChristie · May 6, 2010

Thank you for the info it is really helpful. I'm so sorry to hear that your hubby's hip is doing so poorly... will he be able to have the hip replacement?

I hear you on the leftovers, we've been thinking about that part too since we don't have kids yet to feed the rest to lol. But we have family members who never cook and would probably appreciate the leftovers,

Thank you again!