August 2011 sleevers get in here!!!!!!

[LindaS 316]

I was sleeved August 9, so it will be 6 weeks tomorrow. I'm down 36 pounds. Today I had to buy two belts, so I can quit pulling my pants up. I'm not yet ready to buy smaller sizes, and when I do, I plan to buy mostly second hand until I am at my goal weight. I was excited because I was able to buy a "large" belt instead of an "extra large."

I haven't had any problems with eating. I am still on mostly liquid diet with cottage cheese, yogurt and pudding as well. I also drink a lot of Protein shakes.

I am sleeping through the night, and my husband reports that I haven't snored since my surgery. Woohoo! I was very tired after I went back to work. It was about four weeks after my surgery and about the second week back to work. It seems to have corrected itself now.

I take my Vitamins, but the only real exercise that I am getting is walking/dancing/stair climbing. My doctor still doesn't want me to do much more than that since he fixed a hiatail hernia when he did my surgery (spelling of that? I don't know.).

One of the great things -- the weekend of Labor Day my family went camping, and I went tubing for the first time ever. I had a blast, and I wouldn't have done it before because of my body size. I realize I was still pretty big when I went, but I thought to myself that it will change so why not?

The gurgling of my stomach doesn't happen as often as it did. My scars are healing nicely.

[Heatherr 149]

My stall seems to be over. Whew wee. I'm down 24lbs since surgery and 77lbs since starting this journey. I can eat anything and have been doing well with getting in all Protein and fluids. I was working out often, but since starting school full time, I'm running out of hours in the day. I'm not too worried as it's mostly out of my hands. I know I'll work out more when I can. Mostly, I feel really really good.

[CarolinaSleeve 9]

My sugery was 8/26/11. I am currently down 24 pounds! I LOVE My sleeve (Most Days)! I have had several complications but I am on the down hill slope now (thank goodness)! I am doing good with drinking for the most part and getting Protein in by drinking Protein drinks! I still cant eat enough food to get protein yet. I have not gone back yo work yet. Curious how that will go, I am a Pediatric dental assistant

Good Luck to you ALL!!!!

[treequeen 13]

8/15 here. Been pretty much stuck for 3 weeks. Almost a week into mushies and have done fairly well. Did have an incident of sliming (at my cousin's wedding of all places). That was NO fun so I am making every effort to chew til my teeth hurt. I'm kind of afraid to try new things.. I do end up feeling a little yucky sometimes after I eat. I don't get any indication of fullness either...just have to wing it. I'm down only 18#s since surgery...68 all together.

[Forensikchic 528]

8/15 here. Been pretty much stuck for 3 weeks. Almost a week into mushies and have done fairly well. Did have an incident of sliming (at my cousin's wedding of all places). That was NO fun so I am making every effort to chew til my teeth hurt. I'm kind of afraid to try new things.. I do end up feeling a little yucky sometimes after I eat. I don't get any indication of fullness either...just have to wing it. I'm down only 18#s since surgery...68 all together.

What is sliming?

[Tammieruth 0]

Sleeved Aug 30th! Down 20 lbs since surgery - 52 pre op so 70 in total! On liquids until Oct 6th... I did eat tuna today, chewed really well....ah funny - Tuna is now `cheating`. Love my sleeve, no real pain to speak of since the first 2 days of surgery! Walking alot, sipping alot.

[minniekitty 44]

I was sleeved on August 12, and I've lost 23 lbs (from when last I weighed myself on 9/17). I can eat anything I want now. I know I'm supposed to be watching my carbs, but I'm not doing a good job of limiting them (60g/day on average). I am having difficulty reaching my daily liquid intake, and on most days I can reach my Protein level but it's difficult because Protein drinks make me sick.

My weight loss so far has been good, even with my (relatively) high carb intake. 23 lbs lost is almost 30% of my excess weight from the day of my surgery. Each day I tolerate foods better, so I hope there comes a time when I can tolerate a high protein/low carb diet better. I did Atkins for 9 days before my surgery, and I had an easy time with it (also lost 3 lbs). Protein just is difficult for my sleeve to handle. It's annoying that carbs are so concentrated in foods, while "high protein" foods require a larger intake.

I can't eat much (well, duh). My friends/family love to go out to eat, and I don't want to be an antisocial hermit so I of course go out with them. I have to really actively think about the food I'm eating, because eating is such a social activity. I'm sitting here nibbling on 2 oz of whatever and I take longer than they do to finish off an entire entree! I still mentally want to eat at the same pace as them, so I am training myself to not feel guilty for eating slower and "wasting" their time.

I swim almost daily (while the weather is still OK). It's low impact, but any activity is better than no activity. I plan on stepping up to the elliptical once I am allowed at the 8 weeks post-op point.

I still experience nausea from time to time, usually when I drink or eat too fast. My nausea is accompanied by profuse salivating, and I run to the bathroom to spit it all out. It's really uncomfortable.

Oh, and I'm at Onederland now!!! Not that I had a long way to reach it, but it still feels good to no longer be in the 200's

[treequeen 13]

Sliming...one step worse than foamies... So instead of throwing up the food, a slimey substance comes up instead.. Like a very thick saliva (or clear snot consistency). It's pretty gross.

[cinderella123 0]

I was sleeved August 10th and I have lost 30 lbs to date. I lost 15 the first week and 10 the second week. I gained 5 back the 3rd week and I think finally getting over the 3 week stall. I haven't had any problems with eating. I can eat anything. I have tried chicken, fish, turkey burgers, etc. I make sure I chew very well. I do not feel like I am losing very quickly. I do 30 minutes on the eliptical in the morning and walk in the evening. I haven't been recordng my food consistantly however plan to start today as I think I may not be calculating my carb intake correctly.

I wanted to make a suggestion to the folks that indicate they are having trouble getting your Protein in. I use a Ninjia to mix my shakes and use a variety of of powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein flavors. In the morning I use the unflavored or vanillia protein in 50% less sugar OJ. (I also add Fiber which is orange flaavored). I blend the powders and liquid. Once mixed well I add ice about a cup. It makes it the consistency of a milk shake or smoothie. In the evening I have another Protein Shake (like dessert) I use the Unjury chocolate splendor and unsweetened almond milk. I mix the same as above and add the ice. I hope this helps.

[Deevah 3]

Cinderella - the almond milk has.about 15 carbs per serving. My doc only allows 30 carbs per day. If you add the carbs from the Unjury, your mix would put me over the carb limit. It sounds delicious, though.

[cinderella123 0]

The unsweetened Almond milk has 35 calories and 1 carb per 1 cup serving.

[Deevah 3]

Wow! What brand is that? The ones I saw in the stores near me were between 15-19 carbs.

[LR6909 10]

Doing good. Sleeved on th 23rd. I am a slow loser. No real problems with foods as long as I chew and watch my portions. I did have a have horrible motion sickness and an old leg injury was aggrivated--it seems better today so I am hoping to get to the gym tomorrow. I worked out twice last week. 1st time on AMT--I only could last 15 minutes before I got off and headed to the treadmill. :-)

[Lisa Jo B 1]

Hi

I was sleeved on August 19th - I have lost a total of 34 lbs,, 18 since surgery (Feels slow). I too get gurgles when I eat and do get a little hungry, but never starving. Thought it was weird that I felt hungry, but I guess not. I am drinking much better and have just started to eat some tuna and Salmon. Haven't tried any chicken or beef yet. How much Protein are you eating at a time?

Lisa B

I wanted to start this to see where the August 2011 sleevers are right now and how you're doing. I was sleeved on the 15th of August and to date no pain and Im eating farely well(not much though yayyyyy!)I have lost about 25 pounds since surgery date, about 45 overall. I still get the stomach gurgles every so often when I do eat now but not like at the beginning. I can drink pretty good now and not having to really sip like before. I drink mainly crystal lite and sugar free sports drinks now. I am eating pretty much all Proteins tuna, chicken, baked fish, etc. I dont get as hungry as I used to but its still there a little. One main difference now is I sleep all night and hadnt been able to do that in years. For the most part Im doing pretty good I think, what about you??

[Patti 0]

I was sleeved on Aug 22 and am down 24 lbs as of the surgery date and 46 from day one. I felt lousy the first 3 weeks but the day after the 3 week date was a complete turn around for me. I am having trouble eating - nothing tastes good, but no trouble with shakes. I can't seem to get enough liquids either.

I wanted to start this to see where the August 2011 sleevers are right now and how you're doing. I was sleeved on the 15th of August and to date no pain and Im eating farely well(not much though yayyyyy!)I have lost about 25 pounds since surgery date, about 45 overall. I still get the stomach gurgles every so often when I do eat now but not like at the beginning. I can drink pretty good now and not having to really sip like before. I drink mainly crystal lite and sugar free sports drinks now. I am eating pretty much all Proteins tuna, chicken, baked fish, etc. I dont get as hungry as I used to but its still there a little. One main difference now is I sleep all night and hadnt been able to do that in years. For the most part Im doing pretty good I think, what about you??