August 2013 Sleevers August Sleevers...how are you doing? Any friends near Monterey?

[TV-Duhhh!!! 138]

That sounds good! Lol' date=' Im afraid of trying to many vegetables right now, for some reason thats what I have a problem keeping down.[/quote']

I was told to stay away from raw veggies and fruits except watermelon and bananas for 30 days.

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[Brettharris35 25]

Hugs to all. I was sleeved in the 27th. Physically great! Mentally and emotionally a freaking mess. Cried today when I watch the Long Island medium eat pizza on her show - thinking I want to eat that whole pie.

[kalileanne 34]

I was told to stay away from raw veggies and fruits except watermelon and bananas for 30 days.

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Oh wow, I was told I can have any pureed fruit or veggie except stringy ones, like celery, anything that wont puree well. That could be why veggies arent going down so well lol.

[kalileanne 34]

Hugs to all. I was sleeved in the 27th. Physically great! Mentally and emotionally a freaking mess. Cried today when I watch the Long Island medium eat pizza on her show - thinking I want to eat that whole pie.

I completely understand, I wish I would have known how bad the mental aspect of the surgery is. That way I could have been better prepared.

[TV-Duhhh!!! 138]

Oh wow' date=' I was told I can have any pureed fruit or veggie except stringy ones, like celery, anything that wont puree well. That could be why veggies arent going down so well lol.[/quote']

They said we can have cooked veggies or the little fruit cups that are in Water or its own juice.

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[kalileanne 34]

They said we can have cooked veggies or the little fruit cups that are in Water or its own juice.

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I will have to try that and see if that helps it go down better Thank you!

[MontereyMom 13]

I had lap band to sleeve on August 21, and I am so hungry, like most of you and sick of all the sweet! I broke down and had a soft scamled egg and had no issues and felt much better after some real Protein. I have not lost any weight yet and its been 11 days!! I walk everyday. liquids go down without any trouble. Any suggestions???

I would be calling the doctor, and saying I want a refund, lol. Just kidding...but really you haven't lost anything? If your drinking Protein Shakes then that should be ok? I have been losing about a pound a day- it's been 14 days and I have lost 13lbs so far. I too have 1/2 an egg to get some real protein. I am so sick of Protein Drinks. Ugh! Bring on the Food! I hope you start to loose soon!!!!

[MontereyMom 13]

Hugs to all. I was sleeved in the 27th. Physically great! Mentally and emotionally a freaking mess. Cried today when I watch the Long Island medium eat pizza on her show - thinking I want to eat that whole pie.

Awe...don't cry. It's just a pizza is what I tell myself, and it probably isn't as good as the ones you can make. Besides, think of all the calories, yuck, we are not working hard for nothing! Come on you can do it! You just think your hungry, I stop before I take a drink and think....am I really hungry, no. Then when my Protein Shake is down, I don't really feel full...but about the same....so I am not hungry like I think I am most of the time. But I have to remind myself to eat and drink just to stay hydrated and keep Proteins in me. You'll do better with time....keep up the great work!

[smm 26]

Hi there! I was sleeved on Aug. 22' date=' home on Aug. 23. I am doing about like you. I am hungry for "real" food. I am getting my Protein and liquids in. I'm really sore (in fact, on Day 3, this is probably my most sore day). I am very mobile. I just showered, put on makeup and am getting ready for a birthday party. I'm sure I'll be exhausted afterwards. Yesterday, I slept all day. Literally ever four hours would get up and drink and then go right back to bed. I am not shorting myself on the pain meds. I figure they were prescribed and I'm going to take them. In terms of what else to eat, I just had some Greek yogurt and it was AMAZING. It was a little too sweet for me (which is hilarious because I love sweet stuff). I'm going to try the unflavored next.

So far, no BM. I'm trying not to worry yet. I do belch quite a bit.

thanks for the post - nice to have some comparisons!

Best,

Angela[/quote']

With the pain meds it backs up the bms my doc had me take a stool softener 2 a day for 3 days and hello... as for food I was told to do "recreational eating" (chew and spit out) your mouth wants it.... what's funny is after you chew it up really good you really don't want it anymore! And I totally hear you on sweets I can believe my palette has changed so much! I do plain 1/2 cup fage yogurt with about a tbs of honey and cinnamon, I just can't wait to add fresh fruit....

[Pastor Paula Jackson 91]

The egg salad is my favorite so far Im going to try tuna salad for dinner and see how that goes down. Also watermelon is amazing! I can eat that all day lol' date=' and the no fat refried Beans go down pretty good too [/quote']

Omg I am going to try watermelon soon! And I eat my refried Beans like soup! Love it

[Brettharris35 25]

One thing I wanted to share from my postoperative appt today is - I asked if I can combine mush phase with full liquids since I'm drinking strained cream Soups. My doc said no and it has nothing to do with stretching my stomach. It has to do with any part of the sleeve stretching and a staple popping. Just wanted to let you know what I learned.

[prestons_nana 8]

Update!!! THe scale has moved 5 pounds !!!! Woohoo!! More Protein and water...

[lala3613 39]

August 2nd here! 22 lbs down since surgery. Feeling great.

[MontereyMom 13]

Well, I had my first follow up today, and it was great! My BMI is down 4 points! And I am on to mooshy foods....I told the doctor I am dying for veggies and real fruit and he said to go for it, just mash them up! So I am all over that. But still need to get my Protein in. Water consumption is the hardest thing for me, but I am working on that. I also got the go ahead to get back to the gym as long as I wait to work on my upper torso until I hit 6 weeks! So all and all, I had a great check up. I absolutely love my doctor and his staff,....I wish everyone could go to him! They all are sooo great!

[smm 26]

August 2nd here! 22 lbs down since surgery. Feeling great.

That is awesome great job! You and I are at the same lb. Loss!