SEPTEMBER 2014 POST-OP SLEEVERS CHECKING IN!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Has anyone tried Papaya Enzyme chewable Tablets? I used to take them to help with digestion and was thinking of trying them now that I have been sleeved.

American Health Super Papaya Enzyme Plus Chewable Description

• The "after meal" Supplement®
• Natural Digestive Enzyme Support
• Promotes Nutrient Absorption

My doctor errs on the side of caution and prescribe prophylactic prilosec for his patients for the first 90 days post op. I haven't had any problems with heart burn or reflux. I wouldn't take anything, even OTC meds without checking with the doctor first.

[Pwfnp 20]

My surgeon recommends papaya

[Pwfnp 20]

My surgeon recommends papaya

[aloudwhisper 176]

Anyone in a stall? I can't seem to break this one! It's been just over 2 weeks and I gained a pound. I'm logging everything I eat, drinking my Water and stated exercising. I read the thread about stalls and understand it, I just want it to end.. Lol

Any recommendations?

That's what I am going through. It would be nice to 3 pounds. I haven't seen my doctor because of my crazy job, so i want to loose as much as I can for me and to show my surgeon I am doing what I need to. Honestly these last 2 weeks I haven't been consistent with my water in take nor working out. I went to the gym 3 times this week, but I hadn't been there in nearly 2 weeks. So I have got to find a way to get my work outs in more consistently.

How is your carb intake? I find that keeping the carbs low helps to get you out of the stall. So this weekend it's all about no starches and low carbs. I hope to break through this stall.

Keep looking up.

[auntjanny 289]

I was in a two week one. Really was not getting Water in and Protein. Calories never went over 1000, mostly 600 to 800. I just started getting protein and water increased with 24 oz of Syntrax and scale is moving. Overall I just lose 2# a week on average

[BellaLuce4 261]

#aloudwhisper and #auntjanny I track everything on My Fitness Pal. I love the app cause it helps my stay in track right now. One day I hope to be at goal and not have to use it. For now it's critical for me... Lol

I went on MFP and averaged my last 3 weeks and daily I'm getting -

77 grams of Protein, carbs= 53 and sugars = 19

I am drinking between 8-10 cups of Water daily

My NUT recommends 60-80 grams of Protein daily.

Are my carbs n sugars ok? I didn't get a guideline for them except to keep them low.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

#aloudwhisper and #auntjanny I track everything on My Fitness Pal. I love the app cause it helps my stay in track right now. One day I hope to be at goal and not have to use it. For now it's critical for me... Lol

I went on MFP and averaged my last 3 weeks and daily I'm getting -

77 grams of Protein, carbs= 53 and sugars = 19

I am drinking between 8-10 cups of Water daily

My NUT recommends 60-80 grams of Protein daily.

Are my carbs n sugars ok? I didn't get a guideline for them except to keep them low.

You might want to check with your medical team. That sounds pretty good to me. I reviewed my MFP with my nutritionist and she recommended trying to keep carbs around 40. However the protein and the Water are the key elements. If you are losing and your team has no issues with this then do not worry.

[Torytots2 7]

I was sleeved on 9/25. I'm now off of my restricted food plan but have managed to stay away from the "devil foods"....you know, rice, Pasta, sugar. I don't know about you but eggs completely fill me up for the entire day. Figuring that out was important to me because unlike most sleevers, I didn't feel my physical restrictions under my diet plan. When I was allowed to eat oatmeal, I ate a bowl and a half. Heck, I was hungry! Lol When I was finally able to eat eggs it was the very first time I experienced unbearable fullness after two small bites. This was weird to me because before that I felt hopeless like my surgery and all I went through to get it was in vain. Although I was losing weight, I felt in the long run, my surgery wouldn't be effective. I was allowed fish two weeks ago and went to the Olive Garden to Celebrate a family members birthday and ordered Tilapia with garlic mashed potatoes. I stared down at my plate when it came and started to panic. I felt like "ok, if I'm able to eat it all, my family would think that my surgery was for nothing". I took like three bites of everything and was stuffed! We all have something that will trigger a physical restriction. You just have to find out what that is for you. I've lost 41 pounds so far. Good luck and I wish you all well on your weight loss journey.

[auntjanny 289]

I downloaded the app but need to use it. Thanks Bella. I will check it out and begin now!!

[BellaLuce4 261]

I downloaded the app but need to use it. Thanks Bella. I will check it out and begin now!!

friend me on it???? -Periwinkle180

[auntjanny 289]

I have to figure it out first! But I will!

[lessofmevsg 49]

Is there a private September sleever Facebook page that I could join?

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Is there a private September sleever Facebook page that I could join?

The few FB sleeve groups I saw I didn't like. I prefer googled and that's how I found this site. I prefer it here much better. I learn a lot from older, more experienced sleevers and newbies alike.

Can't recall if I shared it, but I'm Milaxx on MFP, feel free to friend me, just let me know you're from here. I'm always looking for new friends there.

Edited December 8, 2014 by BLERDgirl

[KristenLee 60]

Hey sept. Sleevers...question...about 10 weeks post op and have no real desire to eat. Try to get in my Protein and liquids, but sometimes the first few bites just make my Stomach tighten up and blah. Only started feeling like this in the past week. Anyone else feel the same way? Thank you for all the advice! Truly grateful!

[Kelly729 27]

Haven't posted in a while, but still doing great! My clothes are falling off of me! I have my 3 month post-op this week, so I'll know how much I've lost! I'm loving my sleeve!