August Sleevers..what Is The Progress

[ertlandia 74]

My surgery was August 17th. I did really well with everything i tried during the 2 liquid stages. During the soft food stage it seemed as though i am now unable to get eggs down. They make me sick, scrambled, omelets, cooked hard, hard boiled doesn't matter. toward the end soft food stage I got sick with a serious head cold.

Now that I am on the "full diet" I have had crab cakes, Baked chicken, tuna cakes, and a couple of veggies that went down well. On the other hand Turkey not so much. I did very well with shredded turkey made into turkey salad, but whole turkey breast or ground turkey do not settle well. In fact this evening I tried a turkey burger and threw up for the first time post op(not related to my super cold)

In an attempt to make sure i get all of my Protein in my daily intake goes like this

breakfast: Protein shake made with milk

Lunch: attempt to try something new solid food

Dinner: Protein Shake made with milk

[MacSleever 6]

My surgery was August 1st. I was 297 prior to surgery and 283 the day of. I am nearly 2 months post op and have been living off of 1/2 cup of low fat refried black Beans and Danon Greek yogurt. I do cook meals for my husband and I indulge myself to 1 spoonful of a taste and it satisfies me. My 2 month is 10/1 and I am looking forward to being able to eat real food instead of soft stuff.

[Mensch 150]

Congrats Everyone!

Sleeved 8/20 here

Breakfast- 16oz FF Milk with Jay Robb Protein (42g protein!)

Snack- Babybel LF cheese

Lunch- 3oz turkey and 1 wedge laughing cow 35 calorie cheese

Snack- 1oz turkey

Dinner- 3 oz turkey and 1 wedge laughing cow 35 calorie cheese

Throughout the day- 10 oz Isopure

No Pain No Nausea No Complications at all. A perfect pain free recovery. No pain meds.

Down 50ish lbs with the 2 week pre-op diet. Just increased cardio to 7 days a week and added weights. hoping to break through the stall.

[MacSleever 6]

Congrats Everyone!

Sleeved 8/20 here

Breakfast- 16oz FF Milk with Jay Robb Protein (42g protein!)

Snack- Babybel LF cheese

Lunch- 3oz turkey and 1 wedge laughing cow 35 calorie cheese

Snack- 1oz turkey

Dinner- 3 oz turkey and 1 wedge laughing cow 35 calorie cheese

Throughout the day- 10 oz Isopure

No Pain No Nausea No Complications at all. A perfect pain free recovery. No pain meds.

Down 50ish lbs with the 2 week pre-op diet. Just increased cardio to 7 days a week and added weights. hoping to break through the stall.

Congratulations! It's great that losing is actually winning after the Sleeve!

[JessieGurl 1]

I was sleeved 8/20 an I'm always hungry!

Here's my day

Breakfast : 16oz coffee with Sf coffee mate Creamer

Snack: Fage 0%peach Greek yogurt

Lunch: 4 shrimp with cocktail sauce

Snack: fit frappe with 8oz skim milk

Dinner: shrimp or 2-3 oz haddock

Snack: Decaf coffee with SF coffee mate and Fage 0% peach yogurt

I also drink 2 bottles of Water through out the day.

I exercise with my kids and do walk away the pound since I'm not cleared for normal activity

My energy has increased and I have lost 35lbs total 15.5 since surgery.

I am hungry every 2 hours an it seems like I Eat so much more than everyone else. I can't eat more in a sitting because I get full fast. Within 2 hrs I'm hungry again.

[raerae39 8]

Jeesiegurl, sounds like you are doing well. It is all about small portions and eating more frequently. Keep up the good work! Some days I eat more than others and sometimes I am hungry every 2 or 3 hours. I have lost 31 since 8/28/12, but 10pounds from 5 day preop diet.

[stacyk3107 2]

I was sleeved on 8/20. Before surgery i lost 32lbs. Since i had surgery I have lost 30lbs. So 62lbs lost total.

A typical day is:

50-64oz of Water...i am still working on getting my Water in.

3-4oz of Premier Protein drink for Breakfast.

1/4 cup tuna salad, egg salad or yogurt for lunch.

1/4 cup cashews or 2 tbs Peanut Butter for snack.

1/4 cup Protein for dinner or 8 oz of cheese.

Evening snack (sometimes) no sugar added popsicle.

[JessieGurl 1]

Stacy we got sleeved the same day. You have lost double what I have since surgery! That's awesome! You are doing awesome!

[wnnd 5]

Sleeved August 21st

Lost 30 pounds pre-surgery and 32 pounds since surgery (62 pounds down!)

I am eating solid foods... have tried whatever I want (healthy choices) and nothing has been a problem. A day for me is :

45 oz Water a day minimum

1/2 greek yogurt for breakfast at 7am

a V-8 for a snack ( 10ish)

A small salad (1 cup) (iceburg, cucumber sliced very thin and tomato) a bit of turkey or tuna on it with Fat free dressing for lunch (12:30ish)

a cheese stick for a snack (3pm)

a small portion of protien (beef, chciken, fish) with about 1/2 cup veggie for dinner (5:30ish)

Italian ice for snack (8pmish)

I get really full fast, but then am hungry within 3 hours. I am going to the gym and walking, walking walking. I feel great! I had no complications after surgery, no pain meds, no vomiting, all is good!

[ladydeenj 132]

Hi August Sleevers! Sleeved 8-13-2012, starting weight 204, pre op 192 current weight 165 ...39 total!

A reg day for me is....

B: ESA shake

L: 4 oz of yogurt, tuna, shrimp salad

D: 3-4 oz of chicken, chilli

S: cheese sticks, laughing cow cheese wedge , popcorn 100 cal bag, wasabi trail mix, crackers with Peanut Butter,beef jerkey

Approximately 40-50 oz of Water & 45-50 gms protien

I walk 5 miles a day - 3 intense 2 with hubby and dog no gym yet

I take a multi vit, 2 Calcium chews, gall stone medS for prevention and 5,000 mg Biotin

I feel better than ever, running out of clothes, love being in baggy stuff!

Some shedding of hair and thinning , I have curly hair so I wash every other day with conditioner only! Hopefully it won't get too bad!

Good luck everyone! Stay encouraged and lets encourage each other!

[brady38 23]

Starting weight 245

Current weight 217

Sleeved on aug 21

I don't have a typical day yet. I'm six weeks out and some days are better than others.

I can eat yogurt crackers with no problem. I can't do Protein shakes right now they make me sick. I drink sobe Water and sometimes a slice of cheese.

[Ready4success 380]

Sleeved 8/28- 6 weeks post op today

Starting weight: 282

DOS weight: 271

Current weight: 244

I'm hoping to hit over 40 pounds lost by my 2 month anniversary. I'm having no problems meeting my Protein requirements, but the Fluid requirement is a daily challenge. I love exercising with this smaller body :-).

[alliecat1095 128]

Hi I am a very slower loser but have lost inches.

213 before surgery and today 196.4

Went from sz 22-24 pants to 16 or 14 depending on brand. I am just happy I am losing and not gaining.

I walk at my 15 min. breaks and at lunch I do the 5k workout I have on my iPod.

Brkfast shake Isopure, nectar or any other I have on my shelf.

Snacks 4ozs yogurt or 1/3 of Protein Bar

Lunch and dinner ckn, fish, tuna or black Beans, slice of avacado, cheese,

[dee89 0]

Hi all! I am almost 2 months out (7 weeks- sleeved August 13th!) I am on two antiacids a day (PPI) for the acidity which on some days can be quite uncomfortable! I dropped 25 pounds in the 7 weeks but I started out a relatively low bmi (approx 36) I eat chicken (very soft), tuna, salmon. Tons of lentils and Beans, low fat cheeses, fish, and quinoa. However I have stalled for the past week. Did anyone experience this? Am I eating too many carbs? (Quinoa, crackers, some fruit) please help!!!

[sleeve12 5]

I was sleeved on aug. 20. I'm down 35lbs. I go to the gym 4 times a week. I'm able to do 45 min of cardio. And full body circuit training machines. I feel great!! I can pretty much eat anything, still have issues with some fruits. Like grapes.. But for the most part I can get and keep down most foods. ( healthy choice options of coarse ) and when it comes to Pasta or rice I eat maybe a half cup and I'm full. So my Tool the sleeve is working wonderfully. Breakfast- Cheerios with no fat milk, I like over the moon brand it taste like 2%. Or I'll make egg whites and cheese omelet with half a slice of wheat toast. 1/2 cup coffee sweetened with Splenda or tea with Splenda

Lunch: chicken caesar salad. About a cup of lettuce and 4 oz of chicken. Or a turkey and cheese with whole wheat wrap with sprouts and shredded carrots. Fat free ranch dressing

Dinner: fish, chicken, ground turkey basically any Protein with rice or potato and a side veg. Last night was baked cod, rice pilaf, and green Beans.

I have not got sick once, knock on wood. But I do feel when I'm full and stop before any discomfort. My NUT says I'm doing great and options are good as well as portion size. My response 4 weeks ago would of not been so happy I hated the liquid part and purée stages. But got thru it!!!!

Hope all my fellow August sleevers are doing well!!! And everyone else too!!!'