All of my December sleevers...

[UndercoverBariatricGal 167]

Sleeved 12/17, and was a lap band revision. Down from 261.5 to 220. Bought a pair of size 18 pants today! First new clothes, but my best friend threatened to rip my baggy butt pants off me in public. Was a nice fight to have!

Does anyone else get shaky after their first calories of the day? It's like my heart is pounding really hard. No gas or diarrhea, just the shakes. Doesn't seem to matter what I eat first (tuna, Protein Shake, cream of wheat, etc.). Any advice?

I had a rapid heart rate for weeks after surgery (12/6/12) it stopped maybe a few weeks ago dont know what caused it and dont know why it stopped but it did and thank god it use to scare me bad! I thought I had a leak at first but i'm fine now. i am now 12.5 weeks post op. The nurse made me feel crazy when I went in because it got so bad and the doctor only referred me to a cardio specialist (I never went) and glad because it would of been a waste of time. (being that it stopped on its own)

[ofeliamarin29 86]

Has anyone drank pop? I'm not really a pop person but man am I craving a good ok dr pepper! But scared to drink it because of gas!

[Alabamasleever 58]

Has anyone drank pop? I'm not really a pop person but man am I craving a good ok dr pepper! But scared to drink it because of gas!

I've had sips here and there without difficulty but never actually bought one for myself. A few sips has been enough to satisfy my craving and didn't notice any discomfort

[ebuck 24]

Has anyone drank pop? I'm not really a pop person but man am I craving a good ok dr pepper! But scared to drink it because of gas!

I did happen to have about 6 sips of my daughters orange soda, at monkey joes today. I was fine with it, no issues. It's nice to know I can enjoy a few sips from time to time but it's not something I want to reintroduce to my diet. Even though I drank diet soda I feel that was a big culprit for my issues with losing weight. I know what you mean though... I do enjoy it so it was nice to see I had no issues at all.

[NancyDec20 212]

I was sleeved dec 20th and im down currently 60lbs.

[NancyDec20 212]

I was sleeved dec 20th and im down currently 60lbs.

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

I was sleeved dec 20th and im down currently 60lbs.

Nancy, 60 lbs!! Wow! That is great....can you share what your daily menu is like? How many daily calories/carbs/protein?

My surgery was 12/21 and I'm down only 30 lbs so I'm always looking for ideas.... congrats!

~Dana

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

Has anyone drank pop? I'm not really a pop person but man am I craving a good ok dr pepper! But scared to drink it because of gas!

Without thinking I took a sip of my husbands Coke Zero and I didn't feel pain but it did feel different. In fact, that is what made me realize what I had done -- it felt strange so I stopped and looked and realized it was Coke Zero.

No pain, just slight discomfort. But I have seen posts here from people who do have carbonated drinks occasionally with no problems.

[Sadlers1999 169]

Has anyone drank pop? I'm not really a pop person but man am I craving a good ok dr pepper! But scared to drink it because of gas!

I absentmindedly had a few swigs of my son's soda when we were eating out in January. I didn't have enough to make me feel sick, but as soon as I had done it, I felt a difference in my sleeve. I talked about it with my NUT and what she said is that even if the gas doesn't make you uncomfortable, it is stretching out your stomach. So, proceed with caution.

[ofeliamarin29 86]

Ok so I'm having problem about wanting to munch not because I'm hungry but just to keep myself busy ( mouth mostly) any healthy snack ideas! Something I can just grab!

[sleever10 109]

Ok so I'm having problem about wanting to munch not because I'm hungry but just to keep myself busy ( mouth mostly) any healthy snack ideas! Something I can just grab!

I think it's a great idea to search for healthy snack ideas. I would be careful, however, with mindless eating. If you aren't hungry and are just looking to keep busy, I would suggest an activity other than eating.

[sk14712012 31]

Chewing gum, can help with that

[stinker 36]

I had surgery 12/6 - down 34 lbs.

Shotzzie, we are sleeve-twins. I had my surgery on 12/6, and I am down 35 pounds!

[stinker 36]

Ok so I'm having problem about wanting to munch not because I'm hungry but just to keep myself busy ( mouth mostly) any healthy snack ideas! Something I can just grab!

I have become obsessed with Silk Soy Vanilla Milk with one scoop of Chia seeds in my shaker cup! It is a nice Protein boost (from the Silk, sometimes I add unflavored protein powder), and you can crunch on the little Chia seeds in the milk. Chia has REALLY helped with Constipation, and it is high in fiber and healthy oils. So that's one snack I have in the evenings.

Nuts are a great grab and go snack - I am not worrying too much about fat/oil, because I eat so little, and I focus on getting in healthy foods first. Also, 1/2 banana is a good grab and go, and very filling.

Good luck!

[sleever10 109]

I have become obsessed with Silk Soy vanilla Milk with one scoop of Chia seeds in my shaker cup! It is a nice Protein boost (from the Silk' date=' sometimes I add unflavored protein powder), and you can crunch on the little Chia seeds in the milk. Chia has REALLY helped with Constipation, and it is high in Fiber and healthy oils. So that's one snack I have in the evenings.

Nuts are a great grab and go snack - I am not worrying too much about fat/oil, because I eat so little, and I focus on getting in healthy foods first. Also, 1/2 banana is a good grab and go, and very filling.

Good luck![/quote']

Do you soak your Chia seeds first?