And So Our Journey Begins...

[MariaW 14]

It is possible. It seems to be the 3 weeks stall, it just hit me a little earlier than others. I get under 500 calories on average every day. But I don't have the room in my tummy to eat more! There's no way it could last forever though. Eventually it will have to break. Then it will be like a slide for awhile until the next stall, which if I have been paying attention correctly should be around 3 months.

Misty are you able to drink cold fluids? alot of people post their stomachs cant handle the cold..I guess this question would also be about hot stuff..can you consume thattoo./

[auntiemel 275]

Misty, I'm quite grateful that you've started this thread and are "live-blogging" your first 30 days.

That's the time period I think everyone wants to know about. My surgery is scheduled for August 18.

I really appreciate this thread.

I'm trying to blog mine...it does seem like a chore sometimes, but I've posted quite a bit

adayinthesleevedlife.com

I'm trying to hold myself accountable for my sleeve and how I'm utilizing it

[auntiemel 275]

Misty are you able to drink cold fluids? alot of people post their stomachs cant handle the cold..I guess this question would also be about hot stuff..can you consume thattoo./

@@MariaW

I absolutely love ice cold drinks and slushes still. I'm 2 weeks and 4 days out and drink both ice cold and hot beverages.

[MariaW 14]

@@MariaW

I absolutely love ice cold drinks and slushes still. I'm 2 weeks and 4 days out and drink both ice cold and hot beverages.

This is really good to know since I love cold water! AND WHEN I like something hot I like it HOT...alot of post I read people can't tolerate the cold or hot. this gives me hope! my surgery date is NOV 11th..very nervous!

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Hi, Misty -- good to hear an update from you.

I'm doing very well, too.

All that worrying we all did for ... everything turning out well in the end.

[MistyAnnMoon829 387]

Misty are you able to drink cold fluids? alot of people post their stomachs cant handle the cold..I guess this question would also be about hot stuff..can you consume thattoo./

I have no issues consuming anything of any temperature. I have no adverse reactions to literally anything at all that I have tried. Double edged sword, that is, lol.

[MistyAnnMoon829 387]

Hi, Misty -- good to hear an update from you.

I'm doing very well, too.

All that worrying we all did for ... everything turning out well in the end.

Oh man, Ann, you said it!! Other than the learning curve and the first couple weeks, this has been a cakewalk. I'm glad we did it!

[MistyAnnMoon829 387]

I'm trying to blog mine...it does seem like a chore sometimes, but I've posted quite a bit

adayinthesleevedlife.com

I'm trying to hold myself accountable for my sleeve and how I'm utilizing it

Going to read it now!!

[aSleeveStory 128]

I've never heard of it being done as an outpatient. How are you feeling? I'm on day 3.

Mine was outpatient as well. Doc has his own full surgical center in the building. Appt was 8 am yesterday. In by 11:00am, home by 4:30pm.

Gas pain and pressure was minimal for me. I walked and burped lots in recovery. Has a few GasX strips at home.

[MistyAnnMoon829 387]

Ren Faire was amazing this last weekend! I looked and felt wonderful. I have this new found confidence, and I got some really positive feedback on my outfit and my hair and my looks in general. Here's a couple pictures of me from the Faire. Also I dropped down to 230.8!! I am so close to the 220's and I haven't seen them since my teens, so about a decade.

[MistyAnnMoon829 387]

It has been...14 days since my last update. My 3 month surgiversary was on the 24th and I hit 50 lbs down!!! What a difference my entire life is from 3 months ago to today. I'm adding an updated photo for comparison.

I'm still sometimes making some eating mistakes, for example eating too fast, But it is very few and far between. I pretty much eat whatever I want, but I concentrate on Protein. The guy I'm dating really takes my eating habits into consideration when choosing restaurants and activities and so do all of my friends/family.

Went to a party this past Friday and I did drink. I'm not a big drinker to begin with but I had this surgery to live a fuller life and sometimes that includes alcohol, I got pretty drunk, and it didn't take as much as it normally would but it still took a decent amount. I have found that I get a buzz fairly easily, but it is very short term.

Just had a big NSV for me, I just spent the last hour going through my closet to pick out a cute skirt/legging/boot outfit and I actually had fun. I normally would try on outfits and feel completely annoyed, but now I feel optimistic and guess what?! I don't hate my knees anymore!! I was trying the skirt on the shorter side and I loved how it looked. I'm starting to get some really nice legs, collar bones, and shoulder blades. I have leaner ankles/feet/wrists and I'm happy with my progress. 50 lbs in 3 months and you can really see it. I am happy everyday that I chose this.

[jessiquoi 623]

i think it's great the way you always focus on the positives, @@Misty ! you're doing fabulous.

[MistyAnnMoon829 387]

i think it's great the way you always focus on the positives, @@Misty ! you're doing fabulous.

Thank you Jessi!!!!

[nrhannon 11]

You are doing great!!!

[toohot74akaelh2 80]

It has been...14 days since my last update. My 3 month surgiversary was on the 24th and I hit 50 lbs down!!! What a difference my entire life is from 3 months ago to today. I'm adding an updated photo for comparison.

I'm still sometimes making some eating mistakes, for example eating too fast, But it is very few and far between. I pretty much eat whatever I want, but I concentrate on Protein. The guy I'm dating really takes my eating habits into consideration when choosing restaurants and activities and so do all of my friends/family.

Went to a party this past Friday and I did drink. I'm not a big drinker to begin with but I had this surgery to live a fuller life and sometimes that includes alcohol, I got pretty drunk, and it didn't take as much as it normally would but it still took a decent amount. I have found that I get a buzz fairly easily, but it is very short term.

Just had a big NSV for me, I just spent the last hour going through my closet to pick out a cute skirt/legging/boot outfit and I actually had fun. I normally would try on outfits and feel completely annoyed, but now I feel optimistic and guess what?! I don't hate my knees anymore!! I was trying the skirt on the shorter side and I loved how it looked. I'm starting to get some really nice legs, collar bones, and shoulder blades. I have leaner ankles/feet/wrists and I'm happy with my progress. 50 lbs in 3 months and you can really see it. I am happy everyday that I chose this.

Im so happy for you @Misty. It's great t g e way you are encouraging us and yourself. I'm two months out and when I get to three months I will post a picture.