Any Texas Gastric Sleeve Buddies?

[NtvTxn 1,262]

I am from the DFW area and was sleeved a week ago. I would love a buddy with some success under their belt.

Ask me anything. Congratulations on this new 'journey'- hold on, it's a wild ride, but oh-so-fun!!!

[NtvTxn 1,262]

Yep and it's easy to do. No hunger. It's working for sure.

Teddy - during my losing stage, I NEVER went over 800 calories. The first few months I did good to get in 500 calories, and you're right, it was easy with no hunger!! Still, even now, I've been maintaining for 2.5 yrs and need about 1300 to maintain, with no real hunger. I have what I refer to as my "NEW" hunger, which is an empty feeling. I can still ignore it if I need or want to. My doctor didn't want me having over 800 calories either, so when I was getting 400 - 500, I was worried. They were not, labs were good and I felt wonderful....and I was getting in all my Protein, so slowly but surely the calories crept up. I WISH it was like that forever but I'd be rail thin!! LOL Still I can eat so little, I was told at the seminar, Dr. D never wants his patients eating more than a cup of food at one time. I cannot eat a cup of food, three years out. Almost, about 3/4 and that depends on what it is. I hope that I can NEVER hold more than this.

[Flutterby 98]

I'm Texan born and raised!!! I'm from a small town between Abilene and Ft Worth . I'm getting sleeved in Decatur on June 4th! I'm so excited and I have butterflies that have taken up residence in my tummy. I told them they have to move out, cuz I'm downsizing. LOL.

[anniemay 150]

You'll get the hang of it and it will become second nature! The new 'habits' we start, good habits, will keep us 'honest' and on track, at least I'm counting on that!!

Thanks NtvTxn - I just started the pureed/soft foods phase - I am struggling with the idea of four small meals and balancing that we the required Protein. Not a fan of the shakes so that makes it more difficult - also not drinking while eating - that is far tougher than I ever imagined. I'm sure I have few days to work out the kinks and get into a routine but looking at it now it seems like that will never happen.

[NtvTxn 1,262]

Thanks NtvTxn - I just started the pureed/soft foods phase - I am struggling with the idea of four small meals and balancing that we the required Protein. Not a fan of the shakes so that makes it more difficult - also not drinking while eating - that is far tougher than I ever imagined. I'm sure I have few days to work out the kinks and get into a routine but looking at it now it seems like that will never happen.

It will, I promise you!! I hated the Protein Shakes, I tried them for a few days after I got home, but was spending all day just trying to get a couple down. YUCK!!! I had 'samples' in a goodie bag from the hospital and on about day four, I decided to try the 'bullet' or 'protein shot' (people call them different things) that was in my to go bag when I was discharged from Forest Park.....Blue Raspberry from GNC....saved me!!! They're only 3.5 oz, they don't taste any or much better than those stinkin' shakes, but they are thee and one half ounces!!!!! I'd hold my nose like a little kid, and take a couple of sips in the morning, and rinse my mouth out, then a couple more mid day, and rinse my mouth out....then finish it off that evening.....and rinse my mouth out!!! I'm telling you, it was great, packing 43 grams of protein per bullet. From the very start and to this day, I start and end each day with a cup of skim milk, that's another 16 grams, so I was getting all I needed plus some!! You might find a local GNC or look on line, that is what I did, I bought a case of it. By 2.5 months, I was getting all I needed with real food. Log your food so you can keep track of your calories and protein. I still do this and I still weigh every morning and I am weighing and/or measuring my food!!!! It will get easier, these things might help!

[NtvTxn 1,262]

I'm Texan born and raised!!! I'm from a small town between Abilene and Ft Worth . I'm getting sleeved in Decatur on June 4th! I'm so excited and I have butterflies that have taken up residence in my tummy. I told them they have to move out, cuz I'm downsizing. LOL.

You have a good attitude, you're going to love this surgery. I was just like you prior and I've been excited since I woke up in recovery!!!!! Go buy a disposable camera, one of those at Wal Mart or Wal Greens......have someone take a picture of you the night before surgery and then have someone take your picture EVERY month on the date you had surgery. When you have your 1 year picture taken, take the camera and have it developed. You will not believe the transformation you see laying in front of you!!!! It is awesome to see it laid out like that!!!!

[anniemay 150]

Thanks. I have one of those Protein Shots. Just been to scared to try it.

[JustSayMoe 163]

_{NE Plano here.....will be three years out on June 11th. How's everybody doing?}

I'm NW Plano (McDermott and Custer area). I'm not exactly a veteran, but I'm losing big time. I'm looking forward to hitting my goal.

[NtvTxn 1,262]

I'm NW Plano (McDermott and Custer area). I'm not exactly a veteran, but I'm losing big time. I'm looking forward to hitting my goal.

You're doing GREAT!!! I'm impressed!! You are close to us, we're off of Hedgecoxe, between Custer and Alma. There are several support groups in our area that several of us that attend several. LoL If you're interested, let me know and I'll send you days, addresses and times!

[breederb 22]

I'd love to know the dates & times of the support groups. I'm new & I went to my seminar tonight. The surgeon said the support groups are good to be a part of!

[340empress 32]

Is there any one in the the San Antonio area that' all ready been sleeve or about to be sleeve.... I turned in all my things today at my hospital I had everything done in less then a month.. Im having my surgery done at ft. Sam Houston military hospital...They don't ask for to much blood work,upper gi,Psych eval, 2 support classes, three 2hr Nutrition class, and that about it for me, your approve Automatically once ur bmi is over 35

[Susie1226 138]

Is there any one in the the San Antonio area that' all ready been sleeve or about to be sleeve.... I turned in all my things today at my hospital I had everything done in less then a month.. Im having my surgery done at ft. Sam Houston military hospital...They don't ask for to much blood work' date='upper gi,Psych eval, 2 support classes, three 2hr Nutrition class, and that about it for me, your approve Automatically once ur bmi is over 35[/quote']

I'm in SA and had me sleeve done on Feb. 19, 2013.

[340empress 32]

I'm in SA and had me sleeve done on Feb. 19' date=' 2013.[/quote']

Amazing how is everything going for you

[JustSayMoe 163]

You're doing GREAT!!! I'm impressed!! You are close to us' date=' we're off of Hedgecoxe, between Custer and Alma. There are several support groups in our area that several of us that attend several. LoL If you're interested, let me know and I'll send you days, addresses and times![/quote']

Sure! I'd love to join in. I went to my first support group meeting with Dr. Kim this month. I really enjoyed it. I just happened to be in the area that night. I'm going to modify my schedule from now on.

[Flutterby 98]

You have a good attitude, you're going to love this surgery. I was just like you prior and I've been excited since I woke up in recovery!!!!! Go buy a disposable camera, one of those at Wal Mart or Wal Greens......have someone take a picture of you the night before surgery and then have someone take your picture EVERY month on the date you had surgery. When you have your 1 year picture taken, take the camera and have it developed. You will not believe the transformation you see laying in front of you!!!! It is awesome to see it laid out like that!!!!

You are such an encouraging and positive person and your posts always make me feel even more motivated and excited about my new sleeved life. Thank you so much. I appreciate you!

I will definitely take your advice on the camera and monthly pictures. I believe it will be transformational and I want proof (all puns intended...lol)!!