December 2013 Sleevers Come In!

[MGR1852 292]

Hi all, just wanted to update. I was sleeved 12-16 and went for my first post-op appt yesterday. I'm officially down 22.2 pounds!! I was excited & my surgeon was very pleased. I know it's not as much as some folks but it feels great to me! Down at least one pant size and probably another if I would just try!

Have a great weekend!!

[DeezJeanz 1,065]

Hi all, just wanted to update. I was sleeved 12-16 and went for my first post-op appt yesterday. I'm officially down 22.2 pounds!! I was excited & my surgeon was very pleased. I know it's not as much as some folks but it feels great to me! Down at least one pant size and probably another if I would just try!

Have a great weekend!!

Well I'm proud of ur loss!! You said somthn gr8 that we ALL NEED to keep in our minds, it may NOT b as much as others BUT its not a competition, its your own personal journey n successes that we are sharing w each other. You should b proud of urself, u did it, u went threw it, n u are gonna make it, just like the rest of us will:) what amazn results and may God continue to bless u on this journey. Ty 4 sharing w us:))))

[cabstewart 48]

Ok fellow dec sleevers ... Here are my updates:

Sleeved on 16th.

Starting weight: 277

Pre op diet weight/day of surgery: 264

Weight today: 241

I am 5'11 (female) and was told to eat 80 gs of Protein a day. I have struggled to even get 50 at times ...

Thanks to those that posted a reply to my question on some protein alternatives. I stomach unjurys protein really well and this has helped me quite a bit.

Im crushing a bunch of nutrients/vitamins still and they taste so awful that I tend to want to throw them up ... Any suggestions??

Also, keep the faith! I have seen and feel a significant weight loss already and I know all of you can do it! We are in this and we are in it for the long haul. One day at a time. When the going gets tough I just remember the sacrifice that got me (us) here and do not want it to go in vain. Here is to better healthy lifestyle filled with adventures!

Brazillian:

I have chewable vitamins for bariatric use.

Bariatric Fusion Multivitamin - several flavors - I have orange cream

Bariatric Advantage calcium citrate 500 mg - Chewy bite - Carmel flavored (almost tastes like candy)

Solaray sugar free B-Complex chewable - orange flavor

They taste great and are easy to get down.

Edited January 10, 2014 by cabstewart

[cabstewart 48]

Hello! I was sleeved December 9 and just saw this thread! I'm 30, 5'4" and started out at 245lbs. With my pre-op diet I lost 9lbs and since surgery I've lost a total of 36! I'll soon be in ONEDERLAND and looking forward to it! Being almost 5 weeks out I'm experimenting with some foods but really wanna have a salad. Do you think that my tummy is ready?

fostermama:

My NUT says starting week 4, which you have passed, that you can have soft lettuce (I am thinking Spring Mix in the bags)! Since others are saying No, maybe you should check with your NUT. I haven't tried salad yet myself. I have enough trouble getting all the Protein in!

Edited January 10, 2014 by cabstewart

[cabstewart 48]

Sorry to be dense but what is "ONEDERLAND"?

[AtlantaRed 651]

Sorry to be dense but what is "ONEDERLAND"?

When your weight begins with a one!

[teekay8887 116]

So today I am 4 weeks out. I am down 32 pounds however that also includes the 2 week preop. I am just a tiny bit disappointed but I know it will come off and 32 pounds is nothing to sneeze at. I've gone from a BMI of 52.2 to a BMI of 47.5 and have lost 19% of my weight. I was going to check my measurements but decided it would be easier to do it on the 13 of each month rather than every 4 weeks. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

That's great Red. WOW 32 lbs. and 5 points off your BMI. Yeah.

[Kiap82 239]

I just realized I hadn't recalculated my BMI. Went from 54.9 to now 49.6!!!! Out of the 50's!

[fostermama 63]

Hello! I was sleeved December 9 and just saw this thread! I'm 30, 5'4" and started out at 245lbs. With my pre-op diet I lost 9lbs and since surgery I've lost a total of 36! I'll soon be in ONEDERLAND and looking forward to it! Being almost 5 weeks out I'm experimenting with some foods but really wanna have a salad. Do you think that my tummy is ready?

fostermama:

My NUT says starting week 4, which you have passed, that you can have soft lettuce (I am thinking Spring Mix in the bags)! Since others are saying No, maybe you should check with your NUT. I haven't tried salad yet myself. I have enough trouble getting all the Protein in!

Thanks!! And because I had surgery in Mexico, I don't have a NUT here in Canada. Just trying to figure things out.

[rdhlisa 17]

Hi

May I be added to the December thread,

Dec 17 Th

Thx

[BigPappa1959 8]

Dec 2nd here!

[AtlantaRed 651]

Hi new sleevers! You are automatically added just by posting in the thread. I will try to update the list at some point, but you should now start recieving updates now that you've posted.

[Mich129 219]

Hi!

I was sleeved on 12/19. Doing well overall. I'm transitioning from Liquid Protein to real food Protein. What are some of your favorite protein sources?

[Mich129 219]

Forgot to mention- I'm so happy to have found this support network

Edited January 11, 2014 by Mich129

[Carol Quabeck Boyer 67]

Hi!

I was sleeved on 12/19. Doing well overall. I'm transitioning from liquid Protein to real food protein. What are some of your favorite protein sources?

I was sleeved on the 19th too! I have been eating salmon and other white flaky fish along with tuna. I have even eaten meatloaf, meatballs...small portions of course! Oh, and don't pass up the Wendy's Chili!!!!!