Dec. sleevers.. I saw a topic about this but lost it? Anyone out there yet for dec. surgery?

[wlsdivanyc 2]

Dec 23rd here!

[SeptemberSlimmer1960 53]

Hello everyone! Glad to have found this group. I'll getting the VSG on December 17Th!! (pending insurance approval) it's been six months of nutritionist and appointments galore. Is anyone here waiting for insurance approved?

i was a 12/17th Sleever too! Doing well!

[JustJaime5 32]

So December sleevers.... What's your daily calorie count? Mine is varied 500-mid 700's. Is that too much? Too little? I tried getting in to see nutritionist but can't get an appointment for another 3 weeks. The good news is that there is a support group at my dr on thurs. The nutritionist is going to be there so hopefully I'll get some guidance. Just wanted to see what others were eating.

[Susan909 52]

I had the sleeve on Dec 3rd. I'm still having a lot of trouble keeping food in. I'm eating 300-400 calories a day... I see my surgeon tomorrow so hopefully he'll have some guidance. I'm tired of throwing up.

[Debbie Jean 406]

So December sleevers.... What's your daily calorie count? Mine is varied 500-mid 700's. Is that too much? Too little? I tried getting in to see nutritionist but can't get an appointment for another 3 weeks. The good news is that there is a support group at my dr on thurs. The nutritionist is going to be there so hopefully I'll get some guidance. Just wanted to see what others were eating.

I was sleeved the 23rd so I may be later than you. Average is about 550-650. My nut said not to focus on that though since with the size of the stomach acts as a control. She wants me to work on getting 60 grams of Protein and 64 of Water. I'm also beginning to incorporate more veg fruit and complex carbs. Just trying to learn to balance everything with the smaller appetite.

[NewBeginning2015 46]

Sleeved 12/23 and doing great! sleeping well and feeling good. No problems sipping though I do think I've burped more in the last week than the previous 62 years of my life LOL. The worst is having to crush my meds YUCK! Came home off my diabetes medications though and haven't had to restart them. Test 3 times each day and haven't hit 100 yet

Tomorrow I start puréed. Don't know that I've ever looked forward to having an egg so much!

I can completely relate to all of this...belching, crushing medicines, etc. I just started pureed foods. Had a scrambled egg with a laughing cow cheese mixed in. I *never* thought an egg would taste so good, lol!

Great news re your diabetes, @@Debbie Jean. That is huge.

[NewBeginning2015 46]

I had the sleeve on Dec 3rd. I'm still having a lot of trouble keeping food in. I'm eating 300-400 calories a day... I see my surgeon tomorrow so hopefully he'll have some guidance. I'm tired of throwing up.

@@Susan909, this doesn't sound right. I am glad you're seeing your surgeon! Let us know how it goes.

[NewMelissa2015 1]

December 17th here in Seattle

[Susan909 52]

It started when I got to the regular diet..... I've tried going back to liquids but not a lot of success . I'll let ya know what's going on.

[path2healthy 3]

December 8th here. Doing great other then hitting a stall on scale. Pants still getting looser each week so I assume I am still on the right path. So thankful to read posts from others who are not only on the same journey, but at the same point in time in the journey! Hope we stay in touch!

[Countrygrrl 450]

Hi sleeved on 12/31. I'm doing great. Other than learning how bad I am at eating slow.

[Susan909 52]

I'm 9 weeks out and struggle with eating slow..... I have to think think think about it. I get the hiccups when Ibest to fast and it hurts!

[naan 14]

I am 8 weeks out and still can't eat slow, don't drink enough Water and my Protein intake is low. I drink only one shake a day. I have a very busy life and cannot change my bad habits

[MISSORLANDOPLUSAMERICA2011 11]

@@naan

Good Morning!

I hope you are enjoying your wonderful Friday! I have a question for you and please forgive me if I come off strong because it is not my intention, but I am being honest... When you decided to get this surgery, you knew that it would be a life changing process. Why deprive your body from its needs? I have a VERY BUSY schedule myself to where I can't even spend a full day with my own husband, but I make darn sure that my body is being fed what it needs between liquids and food. You do know that you can really harm your body by depriving it right? You might want to take the time out to see what lacking can cause on the body. Have you tried taking on the go Protein Shakes? I carry a bag on me all day which includes my meals, shakes, Water, etc to make sure that I have no excuse as to why I can't keep something in my system. Also download "water your body" app which is an alarm to remind you to put something in your body. Why put your body through something like that if your not "mentally" ready to put your body first before the rest of your life? Your health is number 1 everything else can wait. If you can go to the bathroom you can sit on a toilet and drink something while your using the bathroom.. Hope this helps

I am 8 weeks out and still can't eat slow, don't drink enough water and my Protein intake is low. I drink only one shake a day. I have a very busy life and cannot change my bad habits

[Susan909 52]

If you want this surgery to be successful you can change your bad habits. Not saying it's easy but it is doable. I had a very hard time in the beginning getting in enough fluids and Protein but I worked at it every hour until it became second nature to have a drink near by. I felt so lifeless and had no energy at first. I'm nine weeks out and feel so much better. You can do this. Make it your desire to change the habits one at a time.

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