Let's Check In November 2012 Sleevers!

[Steph1333 6]

Wow...I actually had FUN shopping for a few clothes with my boyfriend this week! I'm down 2 sizes and my clothes were hanging, or, in many cases, FALLING off me. Actually am starting to be able to see my shape again...yay! Started my pre-op healthy diet in June at my HW of 333 (I'm 5'9"). The day of surgery (Nov 1), I was 290. Today, I'm 268. Happy, happy girl!

[Freja 27]

I am with you! I am not intrested so much in the numbers. I love the way I feel and the way clothes fit. I stepped on the scale after surgery and I was up but it was while I was in the hospital and it was from the IV fluids. I was devistated and even though they told me to expect it I was still upset. Not to mention my feet' date=' hands and face were swollen so I should have known my weight would be up. But at my 9 days post op I lost it all then some.

I will wait and use other indicators to track my weight loss, I know as long as I follow the plan I will lose.

How far our are you? I am 13 days post op.[/quote']

Hey there,

I'm 11 days out. Working out the rules between my new tummy and me. Rule number 1-eat very slowly. LOL. I made a list of goals/rewards based on clothes size. I'll leave the weight stuff to my doctor. Do you have any mushy tasty Protein meals? I've done refrained Beans, tuna, and crab.

[nickyd73 10]

I am so over being on this darn stall 3 weeks post op tomorrow and I have spent half that time in a stall. Barely able to eat anything and still only getting about 30oz of Fluid a day and around 30 grams of Protein. I know that is my problem but I have absolutely no desire to eat and drinking makes me fill so full.

[BayouTeche 13]

DON'T I REPEAT DO NOT CHEAT! I went to Starbucks to treat myself to some camomile tea, for some reason it just tastes better when someone else makes it. Anyway I say the pretty picture of the holiday brownie cake ball and just had to try it. Never AGAIN with in 20 minutes my head was pounding, I began sweating, and felt like I was going to die! My stomach didn't enjoy the cake ball either and I basically threw my guts up for 10 minutes straight. Moral of the story please heed my advice and abstain from sweets!!!!

[ashley624 21]

anyone having trouble with BM's? It was a little over a week before I finally went tonight. I'm on soft foods starting yesterday, but I don't know why I haven't been going. Three days of Miralax and I was finally able to go, but what gives?

[Steph1333 6]

anyone having trouble with BM's? It was a little over a week before I finally went tonight. I'm on soft foods starting yesterday, but I don't know why I haven't been going. Three days of miralax and I was finally able to go, but what gives?

YES, Ashley! When I moved to blended foods early last week, I started having issues with Constipation. UGH. On day 4 of no-go, I took a Dulcolax and that helped after about 4 hours. Another 3 days later, I again wasn't going. Definitely don't want to be taking laxatives, but what can I be doing differently to get things going naturally? This has never been an issue before for me.

[losinginNJ 92]

Well I go back to work tomorrow. I miss my students and my work friends. I know I am going to have to answer lots of questions tomorrow. I hope I can keep my energy up all day, we will see. Just happy to be teaching tomorrow

[Freja 27]

anyone having trouble with BM's? It was a little over a week before I finally went tonight. I'm on soft foods starting yesterday' date=' but I don't know why I haven't been going. Three days of miralax and I was finally able to go, but what gives?[/quote']

Drink plenty of fluids. Yes, I know. Easier said than done. Water has become a life saver to me.

[Dogminst 11]

Wow...I actually had FUN shopping for a few clothes with my boyfriend this week! I'm down 2 sizes and my clothes were hanging' date=' or, in many cases, FALLING off me. Actually am starting to be able to see my shape again...yay! Started my pre-op healthy diet in June at my HW of 333 (I'm 5'9"). The day of surgery (Nov 1), I was 290. Today, I'm 268. Happy, happy girl![/quote']

I'm betting your boyfriend is very happy to see your clothes FALLING off of you

[jamies_33 7]

Hey there' date='

I'm 11 days out. Working out the rules between my new tummy and me. Rule number 1-eat very slowly. LOL. I made a list of goals/rewards based on clothes size. I'll leave the weight stuff to my doctor. Do you have any mushy tasty Protein meals? I've done refrained Beans, tuna, and crab.[/quote']

My dr's rule is no food until day 14. So I haven't eaten yet. I am on what's considered "full liquids" Bariatric Advantage shakes 3 times a day I use 4oz skim and 4oz Water and it makes each shake 31g protien. I can have blended FF cream Soups and instant potatoes thinned as long as I can pour it through a strainer. I am doing well with it. I start food soft/blended food on Wednesday the 12th and yes I am counting the days. It's been 4 weeks since I have chewed anything. I was on a pre-surgical diet as well. But it's all been worth it I have already gone from a 26 to a 20!!!!

So any food tips for ME???

[Freja 27]

My dr's rule is no food until day 14. So I haven't eaten yet. I am on what's considered "full liquids" Bariatric Advantage shakes 3 times a day I use 4oz skim and 4oz Water and it makes each shake 31g protien. I can have blended FF cream Soups and instant potatoes thinned as long as I can pour it through a strainer. I am doing well with it. I start food soft/blended food on Wednesday the 12th and yes I am counting the days. It's been 4 weeks since I have chewed anything. I was on a pre-surgical diet as well. But it's all been worth it I have already gone from a 26 to a 20!!!!

So any food tips for ME??? <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

On day 7, my doctor transitions us to mushy food. We'll be on mush for 4 weeks. Fat free retried Beans, tuna with low-fat dressing, blended crab with lemon juice are some of the foods I'm having.. Also, whenever I eat, I move afterwards. Makes digestion easier. Do not drink with meals. Wait 30 minutes.

[ferraroma 22]

YES' date=' Ashley! When I moved to blended foods early last week, I started having issues with Constipation. UGH. On day 4 of no-go, I took a Dulcolax and that helped after about 4 hours. Another 3 days later, I again wasn't going. Definitely don't want to be taking laxatives, but what can I be doing differently to get things going naturally? This has never been an issue before for me.[/quote']

Mine is exactly the opposite. Unfortunately. The more Protein you eat the more you can get bound up. I learned that on the Lindora diet many years ago. Drink some Water with Fiber in it or take one of the fiber pills. That will help.

My issue is not dumping BUT if I eat something with more fat or any seafood I spend the next day in the bathroom. I see my doc tomorrow for my post op so gonna ask. I'm on puréed.

[allthatjazz4u 204]

Well I go back to work tomorrow. I miss my students and my work friends. I know I am going to have to answer lots of questions tomorrow. I hope I can keep my energy up all day' date=' we will see. Just happy to be teaching tomorrow[/quote']

I return to work tomorrow...I'm also a teacher, but funny thing is I DON'T miss my students or co workers. Bright side is that winter break is in two weeks!! Lol

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[free4life 16]

anyone having trouble with BM's? It was a little over a week before I finally went tonight. I'm on soft foods starting yesterday, but I don't know why I haven't been going. Three days of miralax and I was finally able to go, but what gives?

I have not been having BMs as often as before, but I'm not eating much either. I just transitioned to solids from the soft foods. It's been a few days and I think I'll drink some "smooth move tea" tonight. Haven't had to take anything else, but that is a natural way to get things moving.

Just noticed we are both 4 weeks out. I had my surgery on November 10 in Juarez, Mexico with Dr. Rodriguez. I was self pay and had a revision from the lap band that was done in July 2006.

[Ainsleet 67]

DON'T I REPEAT DO NOT CHEAT! I went to Starbucks to treat myself to some camomile tea, for some reason it just tastes better when someone else makes it. Anyway I say the pretty picture of the holiday brownie cake ball and just had to try it. Never AGAIN with in 20 minutes my head was pounding, I began sweating, and felt like I was going to die! My stomach didn't enjoy the cake ball either and I basically threw my guts up for 10 minutes straight. Moral of the story please heed my advice and abstain from sweets!!!!

Thank you for sharing your experience.