Where are all my May Sleevers?

[2blessed 16]

Sleeved may 22 and down 46lbs as of this morning. I have definitely had my bouts with vomiting and I'm nauseous at least once a day. I was cleared for all foods at 6 wks with the exception of breads, pastas, and rice. But that doesn't seem to matter because I can only tolerate Protein Shakes ( and I use tolerate loosely), cheese, and yogurt. I've tried every meat in every way possible (not fried) and it makes me sick! Can't do eggs either. I get walking and swimming in occasionally but cannot fairly say I'm actively exercising. Just don't feel I'm getting enough calories in to do that yet. I did have hiatal hernia repair at the time of surgery, and my nutritionist says that may have a lot to do with me not tolerating a lot at this point. Overall, I'm happy with my results. Getting 50-70g of Protein in and I'm finally able to get my liquids in also. Taking my Vitamins too. And counting down the days to eating somewhat normal again.

[tinkerer 3]

Hi all,

Sleeved in Australia on May 14, I am down approximately 50 lbs at the moment.

Often hungry but can't eat much, taking a bit longer than I thought to get used to the sleeve, but I will get there I guess!

[fat_free 463]

May 14th here.....hit onederland this morning. 199 yeeeesssss!

[Krystal0528 118]

Congrats!! Can't wait to get 2 wonderland with u;)

[sandirufophoto 19]

Yay! Yay! Yay! Me too! 197lbs from 242. So happy. I've been purging my closet of all my 18, 16, and 14's. Love being in regular size clothes again.

[Basketball Mom 7]

I was sleeved on 5/13/14 - 11 weeks ago - and down 35 lbs as of today. Its coming off slower than most people, but I did start out with a BMI of 36, so I was told I would lose slower and thats OK. Eating out sucks because I can still only eat about 4 oz of food and most of that is Protein so I don't get all my fruits and veggies in every day because of it and I still have a very hard time eating 1200 calories a day which I'll be discussing at my dr's appointment in 2 weeks. Still struggle with getting 64 oz of Water in every day because i get full so quickly...sipping is not doing it for me...still not able to get all that Water in. Regardless, I'm still losing and any loss is a good loss. Glad to hear you all are doing well!! Even at 35 lbs I'm still only down from an 18 to a 16, can't figure that one out, but hey, its still smaller than I was:) Keep in touch everyone!!

[Forsythia 882]

I had my sleeve on 5/5/14. Cinco de mayo. Some people have a margarita, I had surgery. LOL. I'm in a bit of a stall right now, but I'm okay with that. I'm down over 60 lbs, so that's nothing to be sad about! I'm working out like a fiend and eating the way I'm supposed to. And I can buy clothes from Old Navy in the store instead of having to order online in the plus section now. Yay!

[a.conners 15]

I was also sleeved on Cinco "goodbye old you"! I am down about 60 lbs, although I have hit a stall the last couple weeks, I am happy that I can get back into my size 14s again from the 20s I was in pre-op. Today I was even able to wear a pair of almost brand new Wranglers hubby bought me for christmas a few years back. Yippie!

I have found a new confidence and excitement in so many things. I even volunteered to be team mom for my son's jr football team this year, and am excited to do more than just sit on the sidelines cheering him on...although I will be doing that too! There are lots of things I won't be just sitting on the sidelines watching anymore. I love this new life and am excited to feel like I am actually living and not just existing within the shell of my body.

[gottagonow 82]

Sleeved 5/19. I'm at a good place weight wise. I would like to lose some more so that I am "comfortable" right now I'm so aware of my weight (even though I only weigh myself once a week). I just don't feel I have any wiggle room for a vacation or whatever.

I work out a lot (jog). I usually have to drag myself to get going, but love that feeling when I'm done!

I haven't had carbs much yet...too nervous to go there. Poultry, seafood, Beans, spinach and cheese. My refrigerator is interesting....very carnivorous.

My results may not be average. I did not have an extremely high BMI.

[boccob81 244]

Well today went to the dr today it's official may 30 2014 was 357 as of July 29 2014 I am 306 ! 51 pound weight loss !

69 days out but the dr call it one month out for some reason !

New diet now

[QueenA 122]

Sleeved may 6th and as of last Saturday was down 55lbs. Good luck everyone!

[hillgirly 228]

I was sleeved the same day as you & have lost about the same amount. Right now am dealing with the scale being a little higher...just had my gallbladder out on Wed. So much fun to deal with the gas pain & Fluid gain again, but hopefully I will feel much better soon. I struggle with 64 oz of Water too. I'm not a big fan of flavored waters, but some of the Propel flavors have helped me get more fluids in. Congrats to everyone!!

I was sleeved on 5/13/14 - 11 weeks ago - and down 35 lbs as of today. Its coming off slower than most people, but I did start out with a BMI of 36, so I was told I would lose slower and thats OK. Eating out sucks because I can still only eat about 4 oz of food and most of that is Protein so I don't get all my fruits and veggies in every day because of it and I still have a very hard time eating 1200 calories a day which I'll be discussing at my dr's appointment in 2 weeks. Still struggle with getting 64 oz of Water in every day because i get full so quickly...sipping is not doing it for me...still not able to get all that water in. Regardless, I'm still losing and any loss is a good loss. Glad to hear you all are doing well!! Even at 35 lbs I'm still only down from an 18 to a 16, can't figure that one out, but hey, its still smaller than I was:) Keep in touch everyone!!

[teshadb 203]

Hello, My surgery was May 20th. On first day of pre op I weighed 241, 233 the day of surgery, this morning I weighed in at 217.4. I get upset when I see how slow my weight is coming off in comparison to others, but then I realize I am not "others" I am myself and down is down. Slow and steady wins the race right? lol Anyway, I started the Couch 2 5k program last week, and I am beginning week 2 tonight. Last week was a stall, the entire week, didnt lose a lb and now I have lost a lb a day for the last 3 days, ILL TAKE IT! My surgeon set a goal of 180lb for me. Ill get there, then set a new goal. I am lucky that I don't vomit (at least haven't) I do occasionally get hiccups, those can be annoying, but at least its not pain. Sometimes I Find it hard to get my Water in..and thats just pure ignorance and neglect on my part. Any favorite easy "snacks" that you all take to work or out the door with you? I eat my yogurt daily, but I'd like a little something else.

I love emeralds assorted nuts for a snack.

[teshadb 203]

I was sleeved on May 8th. I weighed 216 day of surgery. Now today I am happy to say I am 180, can't wait to get through the 170s!!! 36lbs since surgery and 51 lbs since preop. I have no nausea or vomiting at a all. I get to have raw veggies next week which is great I'm curious to see how a salad sits with me. But as for meat and all other food I have no problems. I struggle to drink 64 oz a day but I have never drank that much so it's still hard. I do get the Protein in and the premiere Protein Shakes help me with that. I love the chewable Bariatric Fusion berry Vitamins they sit well. I had a rough recovery and I was in the hospital 8 days and had to go in for a second surgery but it was all with it for how I feel today. Good luck to you all!

[boccob81 244]

Here are some before and after pics

One will be in the hospital day of surgery

May 30 2014

Another will be on June 30 2014 in a red button shirt

And the recent one in front of my van after the gym

Yup