Hey Sleeve Weavers! Feb 2015!

[mamagoettig 5]

Well I really just joined Instagram to look at before and afters from sleevers. They show their progress and you can kind of see how and what they are doing on a regular basis. I honestly haven't dove too deep into Instagram. I am mostly just following people at this point but I hope to post my progress as well.

[tiger1961 6]

Hi everyone.. Sorry for the late reply. Been awfully busy. Sure appreciate you guys buddy-ing up with me. I am due for another session with my dietician on 19 Jan... but I have been told to be on Optimist 2 weeks prior to surgery. Having said that I was told to be on Optifast for a meal daily and slowly to 2 meals a day 2 days a week. Initially it was quite ok to follow this but lately I noticed i get hungrier.... Its like I HAVE to eat something... be it a piece of cracker or a slice of fruit to stave the hunger.. Anyone experience that? Its weird. Takes a lot of self control less i eat a whole cow...

[Wil 7]

Hello everyone.

Just joined recently, so I'm still exploring the site.

I am scheduled for mid-Feb but no exact date yet.

After a lot of research and Dr advice I have switched my course from the Band to the Sleeve. I feel a lot more comfortable with my decision. Just seemed to be too many issues and maintenance with the Band.

I have the fortune to able to do this thru my insurance and use True Results stateside. I had the obligation to go on a 6 month waiting period which ends February. I am both excited and dreading the upcoming changes.

I have about a hundred to lose so I can't afford to lose any more until just before surgery or I may get booted from the program. A great problem to have!

Just bought the Sleeve Book from Alex but haven't read any yet. He has quite the thing going on here.

I suppose I will have to start experimenting with the different shakes and such since we are on them for quite some time. Unfortunately I'm not a shake person nor a great lover of milk. Any words of advice?

Thanks!

Wil

[Jana64 65]

I had originally thought about the band, too. But the success rates were not stellar and I don't like needles (for the fills) so I shied away from that pretty early on.

Welcome to the group! My youtube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgvSAugTmyRTBm_ThLQurJg for anyone who is interested.

Jana

[Jana64 65]

Today I want to wish all of the February 2015 Sleeve Weavers a Merry Christmas! Remember to log it before you eat it and be mindful.

I plan to swim right through the holidays! That means that Christmas Eve and Christmas Day I will be up at 5:30 am and in the Water at 6 am.

I used to say, well heck, a day or so won't hurt, but now I know that the reinforcement of working out every day (except if I am injured or ill) is one that helps me keep going. After all, it's just 38 minutes out of my day. I am worth it!!

Jana

PS. I have changed my name legally from Janet to Jana. Just another part of my life change. At fifty years old, you ought to be able to pick your own name!

[blondiebabs 214]

I just got my date yesterday, I'm scheduled for February 9th. =D I have to start the liver shrink by Jan 26th.

[mkw10 26]

My date is February 6th in Mexico anyone else have that date?

[maria88 11]

Lastly its going to be very hard to get all 60 grams of Protein down a day. Try to find a brand with the most protein so you don't have to force yourself to drink them. the Syntrax Nectar whey Protein Isolate have 23 Grams of protein so i only need 3 a day

Try Level, it's made for diabetic ppl, 1 g of sugar and 15 g of protein, it's 11 oz, a great supplement to the three meals a day... Also you can get it at Walmart, in the diabetic section, chocolate and vanilla, Both taste good to me... I also suggests getting a lot of differnt kinds, try then out, dont invest in a large quantity bc If you can't stand the taste or texture then you'd have wasted money and have a bunch of drink you don't want. Isopure vanilla powder, is my go to Protein Shake, I use 8oz of Kirkland (costco brand) original soymilk (9g protein), 1 scoop of isopure (25g protein) 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder and a splash of sugar free hazelnut coffee creamer, it's delicious, almost like a cold coffee, minus the coffee, and it's 34g of protein!

Edited December 29, 2014 by maria88

[Brigette 65]

Good Morning Peeps,

i would like to join this group. I am doing surgery 9 February 2015. i am a revisional surgery. I had a Lapband. i will have removed at the same time.

brigette

[Jana64 65]

What was the Lapband like?

[wvsleever 4]

I am scheduled for Feb 3, I had insurance problems and was originally scheduled for Nov 3. However, everything is straightened out and I am set for Feb 3. I am married, mother of 2, grandmother of 6, just turned 59 yesterday. I work as an RN in WV. I have arthritis in my knees and they are bone one bone, so I have to lose weight before I can have knee surgery later on. I am excited, nervous and scared but so ready for a new start on life. I am happy to meet all of you all on here and WE CAN DO THIS!!!!

[JordanB 9]

Hey tiger1961, my surgery date is 2/2 also! So very excited! I just want to fast forward to post-op, no complications and then 6 months down the road... I'm looking forward to the "after" selfie!

[tiger1961 6]

Hey tiger1961, my surgery date is 2/2 also! So very excited! I just want to fast forward to post-op, no complications and then 6 months down the road... I'm looking forward to the "after" selfie!

hey... thats great.. good luck to you.. i am so looking forward to post-op too though i am feeling the jitters as the day draws near.

[ready2livenow 19]

Good luck! I'm two weeks post op and have no regrets. Best decision I've made for my health.

[Stephie76 6]

My surgery date is January 28th and I'm excited and nervous all at the same time! I just want to get it over with! :/