February 17th anyone?

[beachhippie217 7]

It's the day before surgery. Only Clear Liquids, broth and sugar free Jello. I'm doing okay so far. Mourning the loss of my best friend( food ) has caused some anxiety. My temperature is normal and I feel pretty good. I'm tired because I haven't and can't have any Protein. Did some grocery shopping for me and some TV dinners for my husband while I'm in the hospital. It hasn't really sunk in that I'm actually going to have surgery in less than 24 hrs. I bought baby spoons to help with smaller amounts. I guess what worries me most right now is getting in all my Water and protein after surgery. I need to have a game plan in place but it's hard to do when you have no idea what you will be able to tolerate. Once I have a schedule I think I will be fine it's just the not knowing that's driving me crazy. I just want to get thru today. My stomach has been growling all day so far, I can't wait to actually not be or feel hungry. It's the mental part of eating that is going to be a struggle for me. But- one step at a time, one day at a time!!

[Graciesmom04 184]

I'm a newbie as well. Just had mine done Jan 28, so am 4 weeks post op tomorrow. I am still on the liquid diet and moving up to pureed foods. Trial by error that's for sure! I started out at 273 in Nov when I consulted the Dr about surgery. I'm down to 243 right now. Have no appetite and am really pushing to get the amount of Water in and Protein in. It's hard, since not hungry at all, to force myself to eat and drink. The Dr at my first post op visit said do what you can.

I've been a dieter for the last 14 yrs so am really excited to have this behind me and be on the right healthy track!

Edited February 17, 2015 by Graciesmom04

[chubbsey1 126]

I just want to thank everybody for all the support. It went well, not as bad as I thought except for the nasty gas. Thank God for Dilaudid!

[mcclayne 36]

Congrats you did it!!!!

So happy for you. I know you were worried, we all were of course, but so worth it.

[mcclayne 36]

Graciesmom04, you're 3 weeks post op tomorrow if January 28th, .

We're same day! That should make you feel even better about weight loss.

Great job on weight loss since November, I'm living I did this. Still so new and huge learning curve, but all of you posting on this forum are great.

[Graciesmom04 184]

Mcclayne, how are you doing with your meals? Sometimes I get so discouraged, like I'm.never going to be able to eat normal again. food has never been an issue for me....not eating has been the issue. I just tried refried Beans pureed with cheese & stirred. Take about 4 small bites and am done. I don't even 12 oz of Water in most days....

[mcclayne 36]

I'm actually doing really well besides the face I just started having a little trouble with getting a few things down as easily as I could.

Sounds like your having a little bit of a hard time, with a little more than the food part.

Want to text or talk?

[Graciesmom04 184]

That'd be great! Other than the food, I'm really doing well, but am getting frustrated with food.

[yogachick 56]

I was sleeved the 18th. Send me a message if you'd like to join our secret Facebook group for february sleevers.

[beachhippie217 7]

How are all the Feb 17th Sleevers doing??

I havent been on here lately as I had some issues with getting liquids in with pain. Things have gotten better. Pushing thru the pain because its only temporary and won't last forever. Hot tea has been the only thing I could get down without any major pain. Room temperature and cold water/ liquid/ shakes have been a struggle. I'm positive and feel pretty good that I will get past it all.

2 weeks post op tomorrow and the official date of pureed phase. I have had some scrambled eggs and some some ground up meatballs I made. I got it down fine, and I actually had feelings of hunger. I think because I haven't been able to get a lot of Protein in shake wise.

Supposed to go back to work, but still don't have a game plan in place as a routine, I'm still figuring things out. Even with all the complications and pain I have had, it was the right decision to have the surgery. I feel like a new person and for the first time in my life I can say that I am happy and proud of myself.

I responded to a post today to a lady that was just starting her supervised diet she has to do it for 6 months. There was this other lady that responded to her post and was telling her how she eats all this crap she isn't supposed to!! Do any of you find this as annoying and ignorant as I do?? I told the woman just starting off to stay away from people like that, if you buddy up with someone like that they are going to lead you down a path of destruction. It blows my mind the people that get on here and actually brag about all the bad crap they eat!! They never should have had surgery if they are going to continue to eat crap that made them fat in the first place!! Then they have the nerve to complain that they are gaining weight!!! Seriously??? This is a lifestyle change. I understand that people make mistakes, we have times of weakness, and we will all cheat sooner or later. But the whole point is to recognize that behavior and try to modify it. Not brag on a public forum letting people think it is okay. A lot of people come on here for guidance and it scares the hell out of me that someone's journey can get derailed by some idiot that doesn't care about themselves or making the healthy choices they are supposed to make. Okay, I'm done ranting. lol

I hope this finds you all well and happy!! I will be turning 41 in a couple weeks,but I think 2-17-2015 is going to be celebrated as well because it was the day I started a new life. As a gift to myself, I'm getting my nose pierced. I was going to do it last year but never did. I'm going to start doing a lot of things I said I was going to do now.

Wishing you all positive thoughts and progress in your recovery.

Hugs!!

-M.

[kenziety 0]

I was sleeved on Feb 17th as well. Haven't looked back! Down 28 pounds as of today...15 pre-op and 13 post-op. Took 11 days off work. All good except I do struggle with getting enough Protein but ordered some GENEPRO from Amazon yesterday. I've heard it is truly tasteless and can be added to anything. Has anyone used it?? Glad to have found this site!