Feb 2012- How Are You Doing?

[Bedhead 158]

I was sleeved 2/6/12 so I'm close to hitting 2 months out. I've lost 33lbs so far with absolutely NO exercise (I had some serious post op complications but now I can get back into the swing of things!), no low carbing, and not being afraid to have a bite of cake or a few M&M's. It seems like a lot in terms of actual numbers- but at the same time I feel a little disappointed that it wasn't MOOOORE! I was hoping to have lost 50lbs by the 13th but I think I'm just going to have to accept that because of the diet choices I have made and will continue to make, my weight loss is going to be slow and steady as opposed to rapid and thrilling.

I still haven't dropped any clothing sizes yet but I can feel I have a little bit more room in certain shirts. Pants don't feel too much different yet

All in all I feel great. I can eat anything I feel like eating (except for rice. For whatever reason I am scared to death to even attempt to eat rice of any sort so I've completely axed that from my diet!) and have really good restriction. I can no longer sip Water during a meal because it REALLY hurts! At first it didn't bother me in the least so obviously as my sleeve heals I'm getting a greater and greater sensation of fullness.

How are my fellow Feb sleevers doing??

[carbgrl 119]

I had surgery a few,days after you. You're doing alot better than me and I am exercising daily. It's been really slow.

[Dooter 1,457]

2/13 here. I am doing well. Maybe TOO well. If "sleeve of steel" wasn't taken already, I think I'd change my name here! Unfortunately, NOTHING bothers my stomach except those rotten chewable vitamins from Bariatric Advantage. My capacity increased way too quickly for my liking. I am hungry all the time unless i've JUST eaten, so I have to be super duper careful. I too wanted fast and thrilling, since I started at 340. I think I've lost somewhere in the neighborhood of 45 if you count some pre op diet pounds. My scale is acting weird, and the scale at the gym says I've lost more than the one at home. I've only lost about 4 pounds in the last month, according to my wonky home scale. I go to the gym 3 times a week and do cardio and weight lifting. (Maybe I'm gaining muscle?) So....anyway....doing well. I'm just very very impatient.

[Ms. Scarlett 6]

2-9-12. Currently have lost 39 pounds but have been stalled for the past week or so. Frustrating to say the least!! Especially since Biggest thing this week is that I am back to travelling for my job- I have been lucky to be able to work at home for the 7 weeks post op. Last night for dinner I had a baked potatoe from Wendys with low fat sourcream and my ever present crystal lite. Might get harder today, as I will be in meetings all day with other people. Might try either just some Soup or a salad for lunch. But, I have to admit that I am feeling pretty good physically!

[101driver 46]

I'm 1/30, so not technically a Feb. 12 sleever, but I feel I bonded with you guys pre-op because my original date was 2/6 (got bumped up). Life is feeling pretty normal, albeit a new normal. I feel completely healed and my mind is catching up with the physical progress I'm making. The weirdest thing has been having my eyes learn to match my new stomach capacity. I still have to stop when measuring out food to remember what is the appropriate portion size. My old way was to pile stuff on and then eat everything on my plate. I still am a eat-everything-on-your-plate person (working really hard on slowing down and listening to the full feeling), so I use a cup size mug to eat out of accompanied by a baby spoon. I've had a couple of instances of eating something that hit my stomach and and came right back up. But I'm so happy with how everything is going. I feel very lucky to have been complication-free.

[SweetP 18]

I was sleeved on 2/14/12. I've had no problems at all post-op. It seems like I can eat pretty much anything I want to eat. I haven't tried rice yet because I am also a little scared of rice. Sometimes my restriction feels small and then other times I feel like maybe I can eat too much. I'm doing really well as far as paying attention to not over stuffing myself and knowing when to stop. I think my loss has been slow but of course my doc says I'm doing fine. He told me I have to eat 1000 calories a day to lose weight but somedays that's hard to do when your trying to make healthy choices or you're on the go. So far I've lost 20 pounds since surgery. Wish it was more but I know I've lost lots of inches. I'm down 2 sizes in clothes and when my fiance hugged me this morning he said I was melting away. That feels soooo good!

[Dooter 1,457]

February peeps and 101driver--How are we doing??

[SweetP 18]

I'm down 36 pounds, 4 sizes in pants and 2 sizes in tops since surgery on 2/14/12. I've hit 3 stalls since surgery and I'm really having a hard time with carb cravings. My fiance just had his surgery on Tuesday so I'm hoping we can both keep each other on track.

[ShoeLover 141]

2/20 was my date - Sunday was my three month surgiversary, I usually weigh on Saturday mornings, so last week my amount lost was 49.8 lbs. I can pretty much eat anything, and I feel hungry about an hour after I eat if I eat fruit, which I usually have for Breakfast. So I guess I will need to make sure I eat Protein at every meal. I have been excercising sporadically, I joined a bootcamp a month ago, but last week my outdoor allergies were severe so I've missed a few workouts.

[Dooter 1,457]

2/20 was my date - Sunday was my three month surgiversary, I usually weigh on Saturday mornings, so last week my amount lost was 49.8 lbs. I can pretty much eat anything, and I feel hungry about an hour after I eat if I eat fruit, which I usually have for Breakfast. So I guess I will need to make sure I eat Protein at every meal. I have been excercising sporadically, I joined a bootcamp a month ago, but last week my outdoor allergies were severe so I've missed a few workouts.

Sounds like you're doing great!!

[Cindy22706 0]

Hey guys, I just found this website, I am ususally on Obesity Help 24/7. I was sleeved on Feb 8. Starting weight was 287 and currently I am 221, so I have lost 66 lbs. Its great to see so many sleevers in one place!

[Dooter 1,457]

Hey guys, I just found this website, I am ususally on Obesity Help 24/7. I was sleeved on Feb 8. Starting weight was 287 and currently I am 221, so I have lost 66 lbs. Its great to see so many sleevers in one place!

This is an awesome place to visit. I've spent quite a few hours hanging around! Welcome!

[Ms. Scarlett 6]

Four and a half months, down 55 pounds but have been stalled for about 2 weeks. AND I am 4.5 pounds away from onderland. It is like it is an elusive goal that I wonder if I will ever attain. ARRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!

[traceyc 89]

Quickly approaching the 4th month mark and doing great. Down from a size 22 to a 16 so I can now buy clothes from more stores which is great. My sleeve seems to like everything which is a blessing and a curse. The only thing I regrete is not getting my sleeve earlier!

[Marykatherine 38]

It's July and I have lost 60 pounds and I'm stalled. word of encouragement out there?