7 Weeks Since I Have Been Sleeved! Update...

[yecats 109]

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to give a little update for some who might wonder how it is after being sleeved. I recall, not to long ago wondering how I might feel a month or two out.

First let me say, I went to Mexico, had surgery with Dr. Kelly.

I lost 12lbs preop (if I recall right lol). Since the time I was sleeved I have lost 25 more lbs. I am tickled.

I was on liquids for 2 plus weeks and around the 3rd week I started mushies. About 4 weeks I started soft foods. So far this has been a blessing but my sleeve has tolerated EVERYTHING. I have not ate one thing that has bothered it. I must say that I do pretty much stay by the book. I eat Protein first always. I have tried a lot of different foods. I even can eat not huge amounts but never have I ever felt like I was going to be ill. I do feel sometimes that I have had enough.

I did take 4 weeks off from work. I am a server at a very high volume restaurant and also clean houses for a living. Very physical work. I have no problems with energy level being low. I get in all my vitimans, protein and liquids. Everything has went almost to smooth.

If I did say I have had an issue it is that I continue to deal with Constipation ( sorry if TMI).

Some NSV's (non scale victories) that I am so happy about are

1) I measured before and then a month after surgery and had lost 14inches total.

2) I went from a 20 tight, probably 22 to a 16 wide easily

3) My husband is lean , no weight issues and now finally after many years I way less than him. YEahhh. He is tall but .... who cares I weigh less.

4) I have been walking atleast 3 miles aday, sometimes twice a day now and have started jogging also. ME JOGGING, CAN NOT BELIEVE IT!!!

5) I can sleep all nite now, I also can sleep lying down, not with a bunch of pillows sitting me up.

6) I can not believe I am going to say this but..... for the first time I feel attractive. It is not how I look but how I feel about myself. I can breath and not huff and puff when I walk.

7) Oh yeah, I can cross my legs...lol. I love this.

8) Okay... I am going to say it kinda.... lol , by choice I have not been getting a lot of sleep. Not only am I happy, my husband is a very happy man these days. Something woke up, my hormones have been screaming. ok I am done.

[yecats 109]

Ps.. My ticker is not accurate for I only update it monthly.

[atkinsoncl 62]

Oh my gosh, I just loved your post!!! Congratulations, that is awesome!! I am getting sleeved on April 4 and I am so happy I came across your post. I hope my husband will be just as happy as your's .

Best of luck on more success!!

[TrumpetTinklers 196]

Thanks for sharing your victories!!! Gives me hope!!

[Phoenix Rising 5]

You are doing fantastically. Loved your post and I can just imagine the huge smile on your husbands face. Go girl go.

[Vsglass 17]

Loved your post. My surgery date is 26 April here in Scotland. VSG is not really known about here, lots of celebrities have been getting the band (never appealed to me for a variety of reasons) so I've done lots of independent research. I've only just stumbled upon this site and it's wonderful to hear so many honest and inspiring stories! I wish you every success with your journey, not that you'll need it

[yecats 109]

I am so glad I I am so glad I chose being sleeved over any other weight lose surgery. For me anyway, I have had no issues.. Life is looking up sooooo much!!!