20 lbs down

[ncdimps 60]

I haven't post anything since my surgey on April 10, 2013. I was sleeved with Dr. Aceves in Mexicali. Amazing doctor and great experience. Let say these past few weeks have been the hardest. Still not able to get in my Protein or Water. Started puréed yesterday, went well. I have lost 20 lbs since surgey date. I weighed 187 lbs the day of surgery also 5'2" tall. I am happy but also miserable. I just hope it gets better. I have days when I regret I had surgery. My husband very very supportive but it's soo hard when you have no energy. Tell me it will get better.

[ajeeprider 94]

Hi Dimples! I had my sleeve on April 24th. It's hard but I have made it a game and set it up so I can win. I monitor everything right now. It is hard to get all your fluids on. So I do a lot of measuring things out to make sure I get everything. I am struggling with the Protein drinks so I got some lacaid today to mix my chocolate Protein in. I

am hoping to make them taste more like chocolate milk. I was mixing with Water but the protein is strong cause I am only using 4 oz of Fluid based on my 1 hour consumption limit by my surgeon. So I have bargained with myself to get 40 gms each day of protein cause its only a cup total ( each choc protein pkg is 20 gms of protein) Then the rest of the day I focus on drinking no less than 4 ozs per hr while awake. That way I stay hydrated. What I have discovered is I get all my fluids in and usually 40-50 gms of protein. I think this is pretty good considering I am just at 1 week post-op with Fluid restrictions per hour.

But it's the head game with measuring and ticking off what I have accomplished each day. It keeps me busy and less focused on how I feel. I am getting closer to puree soon...and I look at my calendar everyday to see how close I am. It's a mind game....that's what is keeping my spirits up right now. I am in it and I am beating it. Keep your spirits up and play the game!

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[ncdimps 60]

Thank will keep that in mind. I have been getting jn 24-30 oz of Water now but not enough.

[TexasMiss 314]

It does get better. Strive for a bit more each day and soon you will be there. 8 weeks out I still struggle to get the full 64 so don't let it get you down. Congrats on the weight loss!

[riss523 26]

I haven't post anything since my surgey on April 10' date=' 2013. I was sleeved with Dr. Aceves in Mexicali. Amazing doctor and great experience. Let say these past few weeks have been the hardest. Still not able to get in my Protein or Water. Started puréed yesterday, went well. I have lost 20 lbs since surgey date. I weighed 187 lbs the day of surgery also 5'2" tall. I am happy but also miserable. I just hope it gets better. I have days when I regret I had surgery. My husband very very supportive but it's soo hard when you have no energy. Tell me it will get better.[/quote']

I'm 2 weeks out of surgery. I just got put on puréed foods today. I couldn't do the chocolate and vanilla Protein. It was to thick and chalky and just to hard to get in all that I was supposed to. I get fruit Protein shakes from nutmeg state nutrition. There is a store by my house. I'm unsure of their other locations. But you can also order online!!! The drinks taste like juice! Pink lemonade is my favorite! So much easier to consume! And u can make ice pops out of them too!! Good luck!!

[wynk11 120]

I'm 3 days post op and I'm up to 2 shakes and 16 oz of Water which equals 32 oz. I learned if I drink while I walk its easier to go down and I feel less bloated. Hope this helps!