October Sleevers! Announce Yourselves

[kelly2 0]

hello had my surgery on Oct 25. Not able to find protien shakes that taste good.

Help?

[laurenw 16]

I used my fitness pal b4 I had this procedure done....and it worked good for me.....until I fell off track. I'm now downloading it again to get back on the wagon to getting down to my weight goal. My only issue is bcuz I have acid reflux' date=' its kinda hard still for me to get in what I'm needing. I am doing better than I was last week. My question is, when putting ur goals in, how many calories do u put n to intake a day?[/quote']

I put mine @ 800

[Aimstergal 42]

hello had my surgery on Oct 25. Not able to find protien shakes that taste good.

Help?

See if you can find Ohyeah! Protein Shakes. They we're the best I've found. I got them at the Vitamin shop. They comes in banana, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, Cookies and cream. http://www.ohyeahnutrition.com/products/nutritional-shakes/

I DON'T work for them...LOL...just a fan.

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[xmasbpig 7]

Hello October sleevers...I was a hallowsleever. 6 days out and on Clear Liquids still. I am a married 41 year old female. No kids. I am from Akron' date=' Ohio. Starting weight 2 weeks prior to surgery was 317 lbs. Today I weighed in at 300. Doesn't seem like anything for only doing clear liquids for a week and also having an overlarged spleen removed that had to weigh atleast 3-4 lbs. One more day of clear liquids and on to full liquids for 2 more weeks. We can do this![/quote']

Hello, Hallosleever! We have a lot in common. I was Sleeved on 10/22, 38 years old, married no kids, I weighed 312 right before surgery. I weighed 294 this morning and it's depressing because it' s not at all noticeable. This too shall pass!

[SolizeTheGift 17]

I put mine @ 800

Oh...ok! When I put my info in, it put me at 1200 a day. I changed it to 1000.....I may have to take that number down some bcuz I'm still having a bit of a time with my intake. But I know it will change. Best if wishes to u in ur loosing journey!

[xmasbpig 7]

I was sleeved on Oct 23. at Vanderbilt. Dr. Williams was my doctor. I am a 53 year old female. My surgery went well' date=' didn't remember anything until they were waking me up in the recovery room. Immediately, I threw up, pooped and urinated all over myself at the same time.(Don't you know they loved me) After about 7 hours in recovery I finally got a room. Continued to have "dry heaves". I was released after 36 hours. Next two days in and out of sleep, no pain and incisions looking good. I guess that would be the worst part of my story. I am getting stronger everyday. When I weighed from coming home from the hospital, I had gained 10 pounds of Fluid. Now I have lost the 10 pounds of fluid plus 8 of my own. Yea.

I am eating puree foods. Everything has agreed with me so far except one of my crushed blood pressure medicines. My cousin who was sleeved 6 months before me(has lost 82 pounds) brought me Syntrax Nectar Protein Powder. It really is good. It helps me get my Protein in along with fluids. I have had the support of a wonderful husband that has taken such great care of me.I am excited about this new me. But, as they say, "This ain't for sissies".

Good luck to everyone and if I can help anyone on this site or in the Nashville area--just let me know.

God Bless.[/quote']

Bless your heart. I was sleeved at Vandy on 10/22. I still have nightmares about how long I languished in recovery. My surgery was at 7:30 and I don't think I got to a room until 4:30 and they wouldn't let my husband come see me until around 4! I know I was drugged up of course but I felt like nobody knew I was there or that I was in pain. I keep trying to sit up because the gas pain was so uncomfortable but I couldn't. I never saw Dr. Melvin before or after surgery. It would have eased my nerves see him beforehand but it doesn't matter now.

[JANNCS 3]

Bless your heart. I was sleeved at Vandy on 10/22. I still have nightmares about how long I languished in recovery. My surgery was at 7:30 and I don't think I got to a room until 4:30 and they wouldn't let my husband come see me until around 4! I know I was drugged up of course but I felt like nobody knew I was there or that I was in pain. I keep trying to sit up because the gas pain was so uncomfortable but I couldn't. I never saw Dr. Melvin before or after surgery. It would have eased my nerves see him beforehand but it doesn't matter now.

That sounds so familiar, esp the recovery room. I thought it was because I was self-pay and they wouldn't make any money on me. Hmm.

Not sure now. But how are you doing with your weight and diet. I am so excited about not being hungry. I have lost 16 pds.

[xmasbpig 7]

That sounds so familiar' date=' esp the recovery room. I thought it was because I was self-pay and they wouldn't make any money on me. Hmm.

Not sure now. But how are you doing with your weight and diet. I am so excited about not being hungry. I have lost 16 pds.[/quote']

Right at that, around 17. I still get hungry (boo) but am focusing on getting that darn Protein in. My insurance is covering some of mine so I guess recovery is equal opportunity as far as leaving you there all day! I felt badly for my husband.

[nviveros 3]

Oh' date=' and I am in Stamford CT, getting sleeved by Fairfield Bariatrics, Doctor Craig Floch at Norwalk Hospital.

I'm in Greenwich ct. And was sleeved on oct 8th at grnwch hospital. Good luck!!

[NDN_RN 527]

I'm in Greenwich ct. And was sleeved on oct 8th at grnwch hospital. Good luck!!

Hey Greenwich! 8 am in stamford , got sleeved by Dr Craig Floch on Oct 3

Done Did It!

[NDN_RN 527]

Well, my friends I am back from the Super Storm Sandy Aftermath. I had no power, heat, Water, phone, cable or internet for a week. Got it all back yesterday TG! It was rough, with 4 kids at home. We had a generator for the fridge, lamps, and hot plate, and the dvd player, bit our well pump is hardwired and we had no water. Shlepping 10-20 gallons of water a day just to wash dishes and flush potties. Oh god.. I had two gigantic trees (40 and 60 foot spruces) fall on each of my properties. one on my garage, and one on my deck. Not near as bad as family in Jersey. My daughter was evacuated from her NYU housing, with no ability to go anywhere because of flooded train tracks. Things are slowly getting back to normal.

In the meantime, I have lost 23 pounds since my Oct 3 surgery, 43 pounds in all and My body is in Onederland!!!! 199 pounds today!!!

Still having issues with stopping before I am full. Made myself sick these past 2 days. I just love the taste of food and it is so hard to stop myself. I don't chew well enough either. I am having a problem with my gums bleeding, pretty sure its low Vitamin C. I am awful about remembering to take my Vitamins, especially after this mess. I am glad I am back, for some support and pushing to do the right thing.

My husband in front of half of the tree that fell on my deck.

Done Did It!

[brandy79 39]

First day back to work and first day to the gym. Feeling good.

[shayv123 96]

hello had my surgery on Oct 25. Not able to find protien shakes that taste good.

Help?

Pure Protein is good , I found it at vitamine shoppe. The pre-mixed cans are really good.

[Kdedeo 52]

I had my sleeve done Oct. 15. I was doing well, but this week I gained a pound. I'm so bummed out! I'm doing everything I'm supposed to, so I don't get it.

[brandy79 39]

First day back to work and first day to the gym. Feel good. Wore out now though.