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

[LUCYCAT 6]

I was sleeved on August 1st. I am down 32 pounds since Surgery and 47 pounds total. I get my Protein in every day and do pretty good with my Vitamins. I don't do very well with Water. I get busy at work and forget. I can eat anything, but I have still been avoiding breads and sugars. My diet consists mostly of cheese, yogurt, lunch meat, boca burgers and the occasional slice of Tomato and a few spinach leaves. I exercise 7 days a week. Not because I HAVE to but because I really do enjoy it. None of my coworkers have noticed- or if they have they haven't said a word. It feels weird. One day I am all excited because I can finally fit back into my favorite black jeans....4 days later they are falling off of me.

[iiPinkxLoveii 0]

Hello! I was sleeved on Aug 31st. Had no real complications at the hospital, only allergic to the morphine and lortab they were giving me. I am on week # 3 and pretty much eating soft foods (chilli, tuna, chicken, some soft veggies). They are all tolerated well, except for today I actually vomitted my lunch today for the first time. Its hard to take in the 64 oz. of Fluid I'm suppose to have so I think thats why I'm not really urinating as I should. My weight feels like it has hit a wall. Preop weight was 315. Today I was 287 but last Friday I was 283. I'm trying not to think dio much of it because then I will get depressed apk over again. I was depressed the week after surgery because I have felt my life will never be the same as far as the nausea and the fatigue. I'm perfectly fine with the change in eating just dont like to feel sick everytime I eat :/. Vitamins have been hard for me cause they made me sick but I take them smiler I eat now. I started excercising yesterday and actually was the highlight of my day. It made me feel better. Overall I keep trying to stay positive and push on for I have hope it still get bettr.

[Deevah 3]

Hey Sylvia, we're sleeve buddies (I was sleeved on 8/31, too). My doc had me on fluids for the first 3 weeks, but as soon as I felt I could do it (thus past Saturday) I introduced eggs to my diet. I also ate a steamed crab. I go to the doc on Friday to officially be moved to solids. I can't wait. I hope you are better able to tolerate food soon. Have you tried drinking a cup of warm tea 1/2 hour before and after eating? For some reason, tea helps ease my stomach. Hope it helps you.

[iiPinkxLoveii 0]

Hi Deevah! How neat! Congrats on your next big phase! I started eating soft solids not that long ago. eggs and oatmeal are my buddies in the morning (even though I can only eat 1 egg w/cheese on top) im really blaming my habit of eating fast as the culprit of me feeling too full and bloated but not sure. I have not tried tea. What kind of tea do you usually drink? Thanks for the support I wish you the best!!

Hey Sylvia, we're sleeve buddies (I was sleeved on 8/31, too). My doc had me on fluids for the first 3 weeks, but as soon as I felt I could do it (thus past Saturday) I introduced eggs to my diet. I also ate a steamed crab. I go to the doc on Friday to officially be moved to solids. I can't wait. I hope you are better able to tolerate food soon. Have you tried drinking a cup of warm tea 1/2 hour before and after eating? For some reason, tea helps ease my stomach. Hope it helps you.

[Deevah 3]

Sylvia,

I drink chamomile tea with vanilla. It's a Decaf tea that I get from my area Giant grocery store. I just drank a cup to settle my stomach after dinner. I ate too fast. :-)

[iiPinkxLoveii 0]

thanks deevah! I will surely have to pick some up at the store. Gotta make my baby tummy (as thats what I call it) feel bettr

Sylvia,

I drink chamomile tea with vanilla. It's a Decaf tea that I get from my area Giant grocery store. I just drank a cup to settle my stomach after dinner. I ate too fast. :-)

[dawnr 16]

I was sleeved on August 9th and have lost 12 pounds so far. The doctor said since I don't have a huge amount of weight to lose that this is a good average loss. He expects me to lose about 10lbs per month. I have been on solid food since the beginning of my 3rd week and have done great I still get the "bubbles" when I eat on occasion but it depends on what I eat. I have yet to figure out exactly what causes it specifically, but am working on it.

I have been able to eat and drink anything I want but have to be careful not to overdo it. At times I get busy and don't take my time as I should and find I end up with a bit of a "full" tummy. All in all I feel I'm doing great and happy to be in this elite club of sleevers.

[DreamLife36 6]

I was sleeved on August 31st.

Im just coming out of my 3 week stall.

But Im happy.

[Lisha 1]

Hi there. I was sleeved August 31st and so far I've lost 29lbs. Right now I'm experiencing my first stall, but the great thing is thanks to this forum I'm prepared. I started excersing again on Sunday and my body feels pretty good. My goal is to workout 5 days a week, cardio, weights, and Bikram Yoga. As far as food goes, I'm probably not doing the best. I'm finding it hard to get in the required Protein while on the mushy diet. My menu currently consists of greek yogurt, cheese, Soup, mashed potatoes, broccoli, peaches, oatmeal, grits, Beans and boost Protein Shakes. I've been a tad frustrated with the mushies because they seem to go right through and the hungry comes raging back. I go back to the doc on Monday and I should be able to advance my diet, and I'm hoping I'll do a better job at meeting my protein goal.

[Deevah 3]

Wow, so many 8-31 sleevers! I see I'm in great company! :-)

[MeMeMEEE 206]

We are the same height AND the same surgery weight!! My goal for myself is 124 but we'll see, I was at 130 and very happy before!! We have to keep in touch!!

I was sleeved on August 31st.

Im just coming out of my 3 week stall.

But Im happy.

[lupiegirl 0]

I was sleeved 8/22/2011. I've been having major sour stomach and dont feel like eating much. I know I'm not getting enough liquids, but I'm trying to do better. Total loss is 35lbs. been stalled for the last 2 weeks, bummed about it too.

[cinderella123 0]

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

[wildcatteacherlady 33]

Surgery August 29 - today is 4 weeks out and no weight loss this past week . Down 26 since surgery, 61 total since I started the process. Am having difficulty eating in the morning...anything before 10 comes back up! But other than that, seem to be doing well. It is difficult to get in 70+ grams of Protein - am learning to choose wisely.