January Sleevers ❄️

[PamC0726 8]

Almond milk is the way to go!!

[Veronica Page 488]

I'm hoping I can get that last pound off before the end of the month. I would like a grand total of 30lbs. It just seems like a nice round number. I think the worst part of everything is the sipping of drinks and what not. I want to be about to just have a drink. I feel like I'm thirsty or my mouth is dry and the sipping is just not doing it for me, Kinda annoying but I guess a minor hiccup in my journey. another thing I find odd is I know I had a hiatel hernia and it was repaired but then to have never experienced heartburn expect when I eat garlic bread to experiencing it everyday is kinda a bummer too.

[Redefined 37]

My surgery was 1.5 ad's I'm at a stall too...sounds like we're all feeling the same thing....trying to stay focused...but the cravings are seeing in. I'm sure the stall is aggravating, therefore frustrating ....cravings begin.

[sunshine7 11]

I Had My Surgery 1/6/15 Same As you, And This Week I Only Lost 1.5 Pounds. It's been a slow week for me to. When exercise kicks in it will change

[YourFriendJess 34]

I was sleeved 1/5 and had my first follow up with surgeon on 1/21. I am down 22 lbs!

I don't have a scale at home so will not weigh again until I see him next month.

I will be starting soft/puree foods, Monday ,when I will be three weeks out. I am so looking forward to anything other than the mashed potato, cream based Soup and yogurt that I am currently eating along with my Protein shake.

Still not meeting my protein/fluid requirements but it's getting easier everyday.

[Aprilhoffman78 78]

So I was sleeved 1/7 I too am at a stall I have list 40lbs since pre op but not only am I stalling but that awful gas we experienced stuck in us I think its back all on my keft side, under my left breast,collar bone ,shoulder, it hurts to drink. Is anyone experiencing this? I think its that gas but no t sure :/ any suggestions?

[vonniemk 2]

Hi I'm 5 days post op from lap band that failed after 5 yrs to a gastric sleeve. So far so good. Pain post surgery was less then excepted worse was lap gas pain from co2 but once I got moving that was better then worse now is Clear Liquids can't wait to have full liquids. But my advice if u can get off narcotics as soon as u can and get moving quicker recovery... I'm a rn and found it just helped but I understand not all can do that...anyway good luck and thanks for reading and the support. Love reading all the posts

[Veronica Page 488]

Well I lost my 30lbs. Now if the swelling in my stomach will just go down so I can squeeze into my jeans that would be awesome. I'm not having really any head hunger but I do miss chewing. Wish there was something I could take for it. I'm not allowed yet to chew ice. Last night I was so thirsty it was so hard for me to sleep I kept getting up to sip my Water. I know they say if you are thirsty then you are already dehydrated which is weird since I drink my water allllll day long.

[CFGirl 54]

To all that have lost a good amount and in the 2nd or 3rd week are upset they haven't lost any......try not losing ANY!!!!!!!!!! I am 11 days out and NOOOOO weight loss! Sw- 193 home-195 as of today - 195!!!!! Doing everything to a tee! You are all doing Fabulous and you are all most likely in a stall. It will begin again! Heck before I even lose a pound I will be in the 2 week stall!

[New Nic 45]

Hi all, I was sleeved on Monday 1/19. It has taken me a few days to feel better, when I came home I was in a lot of pain from the gas and IV Fluid. I made my husband hide the scale because I know I'm still bloated. I'm on a liquid diet for 2 more weeks. I can only get about 48 oz of liquid in at this point. Just made a big pot of chicken Soup and vegetable stock so hopefully that will help as I cannot tolerate Water I've been reading this forum for the past few months whiled I prepared for my surgery and have learned so much. Excited to be a part of the January group!

Nicole

[Lisa22280 42]

Hi my name is Lisa and I'm a food addict. I'm at the pureed stage and I must be honest. I've gone rogue. I had 2 cherry tomatoes and a piece of lettuce. I'm really trying to adhere to these stages but I just want to chew. Thankfully it all went down smooth. I just want to eat normal food already.

[RedSalamander 148]

Hi my name is Lisa and I'm a food addict. I'm at the pureed stage and I must be honest. I've gone rogue. I had 2 cherry tomatoes and a piece of lettuce. I'm really trying to adhere to these stages but I just want to chew. Thankfully it all went down smooth. I just want to eat normal food already.

LOL--can you imagine any other circumstance in which 2 cherry tomatoes = "went rogue"?? So funny. As long as it went down well, I wouldn't sweat it. I mean, I wouldn't go after more, just because I'd think raw veggies are harder on the stomach. But I think as far as "going rogue" goes, you did it pretty safely.

Whatever you do, don't go posting this on that "other" WLS forum...O.H....they were about to tar and feather someone the other day for daring to eat an inch of a veggie sub 5 weeks out. Morons.

[Jenngf5 95]

Hi my name is Lisa and I'm a food addict. I'm at the pureed stage and I must be honest. I've gone rogue. I had 2 cherry tomatoes and a piece of lettuce. I'm really trying to adhere to these stages but I just want to chew. Thankfully it all went down smooth. I just want to eat normal food already.

Lol. I'm still on full liquids. I had 2 mini stewed carrots that I chewed for like five minutes each and I didn't exactly strain my creme of chicken Soup. But I agree u might want to stay away from the raw veggies (and sweets) U will learn quickly if your belly didn't like something and we don't want to begin grazing again or putting not so healthy stuff in our new bellies. I just want an egg already!! Good luck!

[RedSalamander 148]

I'm still on full liquids and I am definitely struggling with finding that "full" point. I had some pretty unpleasant barfing going on last night because I misread the stomach-grumblings as regular, sleeved stomach grumblings and not "OMG I AM FULL STOP!" rumblings. Funny to not be able to fit in even a 1/4 cup of Tomato soup! Ahh well, it's a learning process.

[Veronica Page 488]

I think all of us on the liquid stage are experiencing the I need to chew something experience. Its so frustrating. I know eventually we all will be able to eat some solid food but it is really hard. I'm whining about it but honestly I don't really care what is two more weeks when I've lost almost 20lbs in two weeks? I couldn't lose 20lbs in a month before if I tried. I'm feeling great and I def don't miss solid food that much. Good luck to all you and stay strong this is the part that really test or strength and dedication to our new way of life!