introduction Introducing myself

[Justinh125 472]

I'm 31, and have been struggling, back and forth, with my weight for my entire life. I've been through phases where I was very healthy, and not at all overweight (even used to be a distance runner,) and then for whatever reason it would come rushing back even more than before....off and on like that for many years.

Essentially, I reached a point where I started getting serious health problems like diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, liver disease, hypertension, etc. So after considerable reserach, I decided to get "sleeved."

I did on 8-21-13, and the journey has just begun for me. I'll get to try pureed foods for the first time tomorrow....kind of excited to see how it feels!

Great to find this community.

Best,

Justin H

[Believe 11]

Welcome, Justin. This forum has been so helpful to me, I hope you enjoy it as much as me. Your excitement for puréed food may wane after a bit, but your on the right track.

[stacechase 251]

Welcome! I was sleeved on 8/19, so we're at about the same place on this ride. This site is very helpful; I'm sure you'll learn a lot like all of us! Congrats on your sleeve!

[Justinh125 472]

Your excitement for puréed food may wane after a bit, but your on the right track.

Well, it will be a nice change from the liquid only diet, and I only have to do the puree thing for a week, so hopefully it won't be too bad

[Justinh125 472]

Welcome! I was sleeved on 8/19, so we're at about the same place on this ride. This site is very helpful; I'm sure you'll learn a lot like all of us! Congrats on your sleeve!

Looks like we have a lot in common indeed. Hope your journey goes well also

[scarbedazzles 74]

I'm 31, and have been struggling, back and forth, with my weight for my entire life. I've been through phases where I was very healthy, and not at all overweight (even used to be a distance runner,) and then for whatever reason it would come rushing back even more than before....off and on like that for many years.

Essentially, I reached a point where I started getting serious health problems like diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, liver disease, hypertension, etc. So after considerable reserach, I decided to get "sleeved."

I did on 8-21-13, and the journey has just begun for me. I'll get to try pureed foods for the first time tomorrow....kind of excited to see how it feels!

Great to find this community.

Best,

Justin H

Hi Justin... I was also sleeved 8/21. There are a bunch of us august sleevers here. You will find support... my biggest problem has been getting enough Protein/food.... upped myself to pureed also... My best tolerated food thus far besides the obvious liquids...is Greek yogurt! Didn't like it at first....but it grows on ya and you crave it. goes down easy. Good luck!!!

[sclark 6]

Hi there...I was sleeved on 8/15 and have had no problem with pureed. Although I sorta avoided pureed meets. My favorite has been super fine ground beef with taco seasoning over refried Beans with sour cream and salsa! I also enjoy roasted red pepper and Tomato Soup. I add bipro unflavored Protein to most everything I eat!

Good luck, Steph

[Justinh125 472]

Had my first pureed food this morning. Scrambled egg pureed with a small amount of low-fat cheese and some spices....that was sooo satisfying Finally something other than a Protein shake or a popsicle.

I was able to eat about 1/4 cup total of the puree, and it seems to be working its way through my system slowly, but fine.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

struggling, back and forth, with my weight for my entire life. "

Justin

Welcome aboard

always room for another smilin' face

this is a great board

you'll read good questions

hear good answers

get lots of support!!!

we're all here for each other

through vomitting and constipation!!!!

we've seen it all

good luck

kathy