Lovli1201 17 Posted October 14, 2012 I had my surgery on September 25 and have had little to no problems, except for being tired and trying to figure out if I'm actually hungry or if its my brain! The hardest part is not drinking while eating and getting enough water! I'm just wanting to move on from puréed diet to normal food. I am happy to say I've lost 24 lbs so far and it has helped my knees and sleep app enough that I am able to sleep in my bed again without waking hubby with my snoring! All of you keep up the good work ! For once. There is a light at the end of my dieting tunnel! its amazing how fast this surgery cures sleep apnea. im so happy that machine is out of my life!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitsmom08 17 Posted October 14, 2012 Hi guys I wanted to give an update. First off to those having difficulties I hope things get better for you soon. I have been one of the fortunate ones who have had no complications but I did wanna ask a few questions. Like most I miss my diet Sundrop and SWEET TEA!! I'm trying different artificial sweeteners but they seem to have a strange after taste. Is this just something you get used to? I'm getting tired of Water and crystal light. I haven't tried the Mio yet but I'm going to. I've never been a green tea person but I haven't tried it since surgery. Ok surg was 9-12-12 surg weight was 297 and today it's 275. My highest back in Feb was 340! I'm ok with the weight loss as I hear the slower the better chance your skin has to go back lol not sure how true this is. I am able to eat anything I want in moderation and yes I have had a few things that I shouldn't have. I drink no Protein in Fluid as I get it all in through food. Goodluck to everyone as we continue this journey. I am also on my fitness pal and my username is whitsmom08, I love that I am able to track everything. 1 ready4change77 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newgrandmother 725 Posted October 14, 2012 MDM HOW ARE YOU SWEETIE. HANG IN THERE WE WILL LOOK BACK ON THIS ONE DAY WHEN WE ARE SKINNY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rybecca20 160 Posted October 14, 2012 Hi guys I wanted to give an update. First off to those having difficulties I hope things get better for you soon. I have been one of the fortunate ones who have had no complications but I did wanna ask a few questions. Like most I miss my diet Sundrop and SWEET TEA!! I'm trying different artificial sweeteners but they seem to have a strange after taste. Is this just something you get used to? I'm getting tired of Water and crystal light. I haven't tried the Mio yet but I'm going to. I've never been a green tea person but I haven't tried it since surgery. Ok surg was 9-12-12 surg weight was 297 and today it's 275. My highest back in Feb was 340! I'm ok with the weight loss as I hear the slower the better chance your skin has to go back lol not sure how true this is. I am able to eat anything I want in moderation and yes I have had a few things that I shouldn't have. I drink no Protein in Fluid as I get it all in through food. Goodluck to everyone as we continue this journey. I am also on my fitness pal and my username is whitsmom08' date=' I love that I am able to track everything.[/quote'] Hi how long was your surgery. Your weight is exactly the same as mine. Surgery day 297 today 275. I am 5 weeks post-op Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitsmom08 17 Posted October 14, 2012 Mine took over 2 hrs. I had an enlarged spleen that we didn't know about. So they had to work around that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rybecca20 160 Posted October 15, 2012 Mine took over 2 hrs. I had an enlarged spleen that we didn't know about. So they had to work around that. Oh I meant how long ago but funny u say that. Mine took 5 hours because my liver was so large :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitsmom08 17 Posted October 15, 2012 It will be 5 weeks this Wednesday, are you on mfp? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rybecca20 160 Posted October 15, 2012 It will be 5 weeks this Wednesday' date=' are you on mfp?[/quote'] What is that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitsmom08 17 Posted October 15, 2012 My fitness pal. It's a website and an app on phone. It keeps up with weight loss and what we eat. Easy use Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newgrandmother 725 Posted October 15, 2012 sleeve sisters guess what forget those damn protien drinks i found a protien shot that is whey www.baratricadvantage.com it is baratric approved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newgrandmother 725 Posted October 15, 2012 rebecca 5 hrs omg so did they do open surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rybecca20 160 Posted October 15, 2012 rebecca 5 hrs omg so did they do open surgery? No but came very close. It was torture on my back. Laying on that hard surface that long with a bad back. It was awful when I woke up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rybecca20 160 Posted October 15, 2012 My fitness pal. It's a website and an app on phone. It keeps up with weight loss and what we eat. Easy use I do have that just starting using it. What is your sign on name Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitsmom08 17 Posted October 15, 2012 I'm Whitsmom08 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delta_girl 931 Posted October 15, 2012 Like most I miss my diet Sundrop and SWEET TEA!! I'm trying different artificial sweeteners but they seem to have a strange after taste. Is this just something you get used to? I'm getting tired of Water and crystal light. I haven't tried the Mio yet but I'm going to. I've never been a green tea person but I haven't tried it since surgery. I use Truvia, which is not too bad. I also really like the lemon tea for Kurig, though it is not extremely sweet, it has a nice flavor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites