FEBRUARY SLEEVERS 2013....how you doing after you've been Sleeved

[KDT8402 25]

I am so excited! I had my first post op appt Thursday and they took my drain out which was great as I was so sick of that thing. My excitement is from the fact that I have lost 17lbs. I was sleeved on the 27th and I sometimes wonder what I am doing wrong because I am not having any issues. I can drink almost normally with no pain. It isn't until I eat that I realize that my intake has cut down dramatically. I am just scared that if it is too easy I will slip back into old habits. I keep reminding myself that I lost about 30 lbs pre op by the changes I had already made I will not slip back because I know better. I guess I am scared of old patterns.

This is so off topic and has nothing to do with your post. I am just curious about the drain. I didn't have one. How long did you have the drain? Is it suppose to help You heal? Was your sleeve laparoscopic?

About slipping into your old habits i have the same fear. I'm only 2 weeks post op and find myself nibbling on little things to see if it makes me sick I slacked off with my psychologist appointments but i see that I'm going to have to start going back. When i was going it was helpful.

[lea0228 16]

It's soooo hard for me to not weigh daily--- I want to see progress!!!! But--- I promised my self only on Wednesday so I won't get OCD. But it soooo hard!!! (Walking away from the scale now)

I understand.. I was just sleeved on 2/28 and sometimes find myself looking at the scale 2-3 times a day!

[askinnierme 11]

This is so off topic and has nothing to do with your post. I am just curious about the drain. I didn't have one. How long did you have the drain? Is it suppose to help You heal? Was your sleeve laparoscopic?

About slipping into your old habits i have the same fear. I'm only 2 weeks post op and find myself nibbling on little things to see if it makes me sick I slacked off with my psychologist appointments but i see that I'm going to have to start going back. When i was going it was helpful.

The doctor explained the reason for the drain to be because that was the best way to know if there was a problem besides exploratory surgery. I had it for a week.

I am hoping going back to work is going to help. I used to be a stay at home mom but now I go stir crazy at home. :-)

[michelleooo513 245]

We were sleeved on the same day. I had very little pain or complications. I was determined to get my Protein in and have been very successful coming up with combinations to reach my Protein goals and still have some variety in what I'm eating. I found myself wondering if the doc did anything to me as well. Maybe 2/26 was a day for lucky sleevers

I also was sleeved on 02/26.. had no problems with protein intake or Water I take. Im eating pureed food usually 3-4 times a day and measure out 1/4th cup. Im ready for someone to go in my belly bc im starting to get the hungries!!! Cant wait I have about a week and a half to start mushies and soft meats. Anyways surgery went very good. Spent 1 night In the hospital. Ive had literally no pain... its been great. On day 4 of recovery I drove to the vrocery store and did some shopping... I also have wondered if I even have my sleeve in there!!

[JackieV 246]

I also weigh daily, it's pretty bad since I have a withings scale. It will link to my app on my phone and computer, also my lose it app I use to track calories, carbs, Protein. I keep telling myself I am not going to weigh but it never happens. I did start only logging my Monday weights in my book, along with my measurements and it helps me not feel as nutty.

[Ernielaurie 16]

Hi, haven't been here in a bit but I've been busy! I was sleeved feb 11. with one small set back, when they say introduce new foods slowly, they aren't kidding. I no longer tolerate any kind of milk, almond milk or creamy anything. So I won't try that again. Had what they call dumping, with cold sweats and a lot of pain. Thank god I did a lot of research so I knew what was happening. But still I was scared! Anyway, other than that I've been good, I'm back to downhill skiing, Zumba and walking. Feel pretty good too! The one thing that still is hard to get my head around is Small Portions! I had to go out and buy the smallest bowls I could find so it looks like I'm eating. I knew I'd eat less but it's still hard to understand how much less until you are there. I'm sure I'll over come it but wonder if anyone else feels this way. I'll be happy when it's just normal to eat this amount and not think "Wow I'm full?" I've lost 15 pounds as of last Wednesday, I only weigh once a week. I've read that this will slow down and maybe stall for a bit so I'm ready for that and the last big change, I don't die if I don't have coffee!! I was a coffeeholic and now I can drink it or not, makes no difference!!!

All in all I highly recommend the surgery and would do it again!

I went through Weight No More out of Saskatoon SK and INT hospital in Tijuana Mexico, the Doctors and staff were awesome!!

I hope everyone is doing awesome and living a great life!!

[maharet111 544]

Woohoo!! Stall finally broke!! I have been stalled the last 2.5 weeks after surgery on 2/12. Difference this time is I didn't get discouraged and go binge. I am loving my sleeve!

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Hi' date=' haven't been here in a bit but I've been busy! I was sleeved feb 11. with one small set back, when they say introduce new foods slowly, they aren't kidding. I no longer tolerate any kind of milk, almond milk or creamy anything. So I won't try that again. Had what they call dumping, with cold sweats and a lot of pain. Thank god I did a lot of research so I knew what was happening. But still I was scared! Anyway, other than that I've been good, I'm back to downhill skiing, Zumba and walking. Feel pretty good too! The one thing that still is hard to get my head around is Small Portions! I had to go out and buy the smallest bowls I could find so it looks like I'm eating. I knew I'd eat less but it's still hard to understand how much less until you are there. I'm sure I'll over come it but wonder if anyone else feels this way. I'll be happy when it's just normal to eat this amount and not think "Wow I'm full?" I've lost 15 pounds as of last Wednesday, I only weigh once a week. I've read that this will slow down and maybe stall for a bit so I'm ready for that and the last big change, I don't die if I don't have coffee!! I was a coffeeholic and now I can drink it or not, makes no difference!!!

All in all I highly recommend the surgery and would do it again!

I went through Weight No More out of Saskatoon SK and INT hospital in Tijuana Mexico, the Doctors and staff were awesome!!

I hope everyone is doing awesome and living a great life!!

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You are not alone! I was sleeved 2/13 and my brain is still trying to catch up and confused with the small portions. I started eating off of a small 6" inch salad pre op but Im eating way less than that now. I think its just gonna take some time.

[mvickyway 256]

Hi' date=' haven't been here in a bit but I've been busy! I was sleeved feb 11. with one small set back, when they say introduce new foods slowly, they aren't kidding. I no longer tolerate any kind of milk, almond milk or creamy anything. So I won't try that again. Had what they call dumping, with cold sweats and a lot of pain. Thank god I did a lot of research so I knew what was happening. But still I was scared! Anyway, other than that I've been good, I'm back to downhill skiing, Zumba and walking. Feel pretty good too! The one thing that still is hard to get my head around is Small Portions! I had to go out and buy the smallest bowls I could find so it looks like I'm eating. I knew I'd eat less but it's still hard to understand how much less until you are there. I'm sure I'll over come it but wonder if anyone else feels this way. I'll be happy when it's just normal to eat this amount and not think "Wow I'm full?" I've lost 15 pounds as of last Wednesday, I only weigh once a week. I've read that this will slow down and maybe stall for a bit so I'm ready for that and the last big change, I don't die if I don't have coffee!! I was a coffeeholic and now I can drink it or not, makes no difference!!!

All in all I highly recommend the surgery and would do it again!

I went through Weight No More out of Saskatoon SK and INT hospital in Tijuana Mexico, the Doctors and staff were awesome!!

I hope everyone is doing awesome and living a great life!!

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I was eating off cute 4" diameter plates but have primarily been using 1/2 c ramekins that I put 1/4 to 1/2 c servings of whatever puree or liquid food I am eating and they work nicely on both the visual for your head and physical for your new tum

[shelbyshumyers 12]

got sleeved on feb' date=' 13 2013...lost 45lbs to date i was 419 lbs i have so much more energy already! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I was sleeved on feb 13th too!!! I am down 40lbs! Good luck to you!!

[mvickyway 256]

Sleeved 2/20 and I am thoroughly enjoying it when I eat my serving and it goes down easily and satisfying with no need to feel "full" physically or emotionally. I call his SUCCESS

[mandi827 50]

Sleeved 2/28 and feel great. Started pre op 2/14 and 3/8 lost total 31lbs. (19 on pre op) Saw surgeon and he was impressed with how good I feel. I truely believe it is due to: Walking daily prior to surgery- Quitting smoking 2 months prior- Not cheating on pre-op- Walking lots post up...even day 2...walking around every 15 minutes- sugar free lollipops days 1-4 for fluids. I feel back to normal, truthly better than normal. (I self paid and my insurance would not pay for complications, so that is why I was careful to do what I was told)

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[mandi827 50]

I was sleeved on 2/7/13. So far I am having lots of problems with vomiting. Had an Upper GI yesterday and hope to find out what's going on. Anyone else having similar problems?

Hope you get better soon...horrible to hear

[woman in me 307]

Hi. Here's my update. I'm 40 yrs old and 5'6"

HW. 338

Pre-op 315. 1/21

SW. 300. 2/25

CW. 283. 3/10

[Evolving 973]

Hi. Here's my update. I'm 40 yrs old and 5'6"

HW. 338

Pre-op 315. 1/21

SW. 300. 2/25

CW. 283. 3/10

That is awesome fellow 2/25er!!! Congrats

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