JULY 2014 SLEEVERS GROUP

[lblaske 7]

I am a july sleeved. I had it done July 28th. I am down 43 lbs.

[jhaymom 38]

Today is my 3 month surgiversary!!! I am so excited to say I am down 60lbs!!!

My stats:

HW 246

SW 240

CW 186

I went from sz 20/22 2xl to a l/xl and 14/16! It feels amazing I have had so many NSVs, like wearing sz LG scrubs at work, fitting in a roller coaster with my son, and just feeling amazing! I have to figure out how to post pics on here and I will do before and afters. I love my sleeve and loving my life!

[allycatt98 35]

Having the surgery was the best decision I've made in years. My surgery was on July 10th and I'm tolerating all textures with no dumping issues. I'm so blessed. The biggest problem for me is that my stomach likes to "sing" sometimes when I'm drinking fluids. Not a problem when I'm alone, but in a client meeting, it presents a problem.

[mrsscott32 8]

Lol yes

[lblaske 7]

My stomach is singing as we speak. Lol anytime with fluids. My stomach is pretty good with all foods except chicken. It doesn't go down well. But I am ok with it because I ate chicken so much I am so tired of it. Lol

[allycatt98 35]

meat, especially chicken was a problem for me at first. I'm glad to have made it thru the awkward stage. Now I'm struggling with fluids. When I'm on the road it's hard to get them down because my stomach is a social butterfly.... sing, sing, sing. Then my nutritionist says I need 90 grams of Protein a day! And this is going to happen how? I'll be honest, they're more days than I'm proud to admit that I only get in a liter of fluids. I'm pushing myself to get better, but it's easier said done. Heck I'm just happy to still have hair.

[lblaske 7]

Completely understand. I am going through the Hair loss now and it's not fun. hair falling out everywhere.

[allycatt98 35]

Sorry to hear that. I was really worried about Hair loss. I have an aggressive anemia and bleeding disorder so I've had my share of hair loss. I started taking Biotin months before the surgery and then switched to the chewable form after surgery. Are you taking Vitamins right now?

[lblaske 7]

Yeah I am taking a Multivitamin, B12 and Calcium. I wanna maybe try a Vitamin for hair maybe it will slow down the Hair loss.< /p>

[n0ble199 35]

I am having Hair loss issues now also that I started to notice a week or two ago, and I was sleeved July 30th. I bought Biotin so we shall see how that works. I have to get the bloodwork done soon before my next visit with the dr to see what other Vitamins I need to take, right now I'm only taking Calcium and Multivitamins. Has anyone been suffering from headaches because of the drastic change in calorie intake or Protein? I was told that could be why I've had headaches everyday for weeks..... Just curious if anyone else was told this

[KQH 69]

Milagro the Mexican Wonder Tummy and I are doing FABULOUS! 109 days post-op and I feel great. Eating lots of fresh veggies, good quality Protein, and other great stuff.

[lblaske 7]

Yeah I am taking a multivitamin, B12 and Calcium. I wanna maybe try a Vitamin for hair maybe it will slow down the Hair loss.< /p>

[jhaymom 38]

I just started taking Biotin and using Nioxin Shampoo and scalp therapy. I hope it will help my hair is thin to begin with...ugh.

[FairySleeve 297]

Now I'm shedding more than my cats!! Already got the blood test but haven't gotten a chance to go back to see my doctor yet.

[nursejenny07 401]

I'm about 3 months post op (sleeved 7/28) and I'm down 51 lbs total. I am so happy!! I've never lost this much weight before. I've lost almost 20% of my starting weight. I noticed last week that I can make it up the stairs at work without feeling completely winded and my lungs burning (I only work on the second floor)! People are really noticing a difference in me physically. One of the girls who works in my office to me the other day "you're getting smaller every day!" I have to admit...I'm loving the complements! I no longer have any dietary restrictions but am trying to really watch my carb intake. I still love carbs, so I know that is my weakness and I need to stay I'm control. My husband and I just bought a total home gym, so now we have that, a treadmill, and an elliptical. I'm excited about working out more and toning things up. My goal is to get to onederland before we go to Disneyland in 6 weeks. I know I can do it!!!!!

Edited October 19, 2014 by nursejenny07