August Sleevers Check In

[DevineMissM 59]

I'm going to have to try that. Gas and regular BM's have been my biggest issue. Weight loss has been irregular and slow but I am sure the weight will go eventually.

[Galaxy Girl 68]

Post op 2 weeks and four days. I had 11 pounds gone but some how Gained 2 pounds today. What the hell I am still in full fluids and have April 600 calories a day what is wrong with me ??? So discouraged

@@tabithacool66 my nut had her surgery 4 years ago, and she says its better for the weight to come off gradually; that way, you have less loose skin to deal with. Concentrate on building muscles to fill where the fat used to be.

[Galaxy Girl 68]

@@DevineMissM, you will start to get regular after about 2-3 days of using the Miralax. I use the costco brand, it is cheaper. The main ingredient is polyethylene glycol; any store brand you get should also work.

[tabithacool66 17]

How long do most people have to be on full fluids post op before going to purée. I have to do 4 weeks full fluids and it sucks

[Galaxy Girl 68]

I have to be on full liquids 2 wks. What is your doctor's reason for 4 wks?

[tabithacool66 17]

That's their rules for healing I guess . Strange cause lots of people seem to eat a lot earlier

[soniaJ 49]

My nurse said miralax can dehydrate you. So becareful. She said to drink prune juice. That's what I've been doing and it works for me. I am 17 days post opp. I also have a half of a cup of Decaf in the am.

[Galaxy Girl 68]

Everyone is different I guess. My doc ok'd the miralax. I have to drink 48oz of Water each day. Sleeved 8/28. Eventually, I will increase the water to 64oz.

[Galaxy Girl 68]

This forum is for us to share experiences n encourage each other. I think it is best to check with your doctor before doing any suggestions.

[tabithacool66 17]

That's their rules for healing I guess . Strange cause lots of people seem to eat a lot earlier

[vanessa012287 46]

Hi my name is Vanessa I got Sleeved Aug 26th, i've lost in total since surgery 8 pds and all together with post op liquid diet ive lost 31 pds

[Karen Scott 117]

Hi my name is Vanessa I got Sleeved Aug 26th, i've lost in total since surgery 8 pds and all together with post op liquid diet ive lost 31 pds

welcome and congrats. That's a lot u have lost. R u on liquids or purée. How is ur experience so far. Got sleeved on 8/20. Hope ur recovery process is going ok.

[DevineMissM 59]

Congratulations Vanessa on your weight-loss keep up the good work

[hhp29 26]

I was sleeved on 8/25. I had my first post op appt with the surgeon yesterday. everything is healing well. for the most part I feel almost normal, I'm able to get around pretty well. I have lost 12lbs since surgery an pre op loss of 10 give me a total of 22 so far. I couldn't be happier with my results thus far! the doctor said I could start pureed this week and the soft the following week.

if anyone has suggestions on pureed recipes I'd greatly appreciate it!

[DevineMissM 59]

I've lost total of 14lbs, 9 since surgery. My diet plan is moving along your achedule. I still am so surprised as to how little I can eat. Egg salad is my savior.