January Sleevers ❄️

[Eli Alexander 316]

The acid blockers are more important than just keeping away the heartburn. We have a greatly increased Rick of developing all ulcers that can actually destroy the suture lines and return us to the hospital with a leak. Take your darn acid blockers!

I had my sleeve done on the 20th and I'm doing great. Went to the gym today for the first time for a more vigorous workout and I've been walking at least 10,000 steps every day since day three. I'm having no real issues yet, I'm keeping food and Water in check, no pain and I'm losing weight. This has been thrilling. And of this morning I've lost 20lbs in my 13 days post op.

I hope everyone else here who is having issues figures out how to work with their new body. But remember, this is a long term aid, not a quick fix solution. If it takes you a month longer to eat or a few gad problems, it won't matter at all in the end as long as these issues are temporary. Best of luck everyone!

Edited February 3, 2015 by Eli Alexander

[Zzzombrie 86]

I was on a TOM stall then dropped 5 lbs in 4 days once school started. I get my steps just walking to and fro on campus.

[Veronica Page 488]

I'm at three weeks and not having a stall but it has not been as great of a weight loss as it had been before but I'm not going to complain at all. i'll take the 1-2 lbs. Its a win win for me.

[Ready_For_Me_13 36]

I'm at three weeks and I can't break out of the 230's and it's irritating my nerves! I need to up my game on working out. I am hoping it kicks back into gear next week! I'm going back to work on Monday so things are going to be a little different!

[Jenngf5 95]

I'm at three weeks and not having a stall but it has not been as great of a weight loss as it had been before but I'm not going to complain at all. i'll take the 1-2 lbs. Its a win win for me.

Same here. Sleeved 1/19. Went to the gym for the first time today to see if that allows my body to give up the fluids I've been drinking that it sea to be holding onto for dear life. Walked and rode the stationary. We'll see.

2lbs is a win but wish it were 5 or something. Keeping the faith.

[Jenngf5 95]

Chew chew chew chew....

I seriously tried to kill myself unintentionally. Yuck. Thought I'd get in some quick Protein and "gobbled" down some crab meat like prior to surgery. Obviously didn't chew chew chew and i had this sudden pain in lower chest. Drink didn't help. Felt like food was stuck. I just knew it needed to come back up to get unstuck. Awful feeling. Not ready for non mushy food yet. Baby steps baby steps.

Live n learn.

[mduffield 252]

I'm 3 1/2 weeks out. No stall yet but consistent days between loss. Ok by me! Just want to see the scale moving down. I'm struggling more now, stomach is tiny and hates anything non liquid. My Protein Shakes are gagging the life outta me. This has been a tough week! I'm not giving up - keep trying until something works but I'm nowhere near my Protein goals and it's frustrating!! Waiting to hear back from my NUT...

[RedSalamander 148]

I'm 3 1/2 weeks out. No stall yet but consistent days between loss. Ok by me! Just want to see the scale moving down. I'm struggling more now, stomach is tiny and hates anything non liquid. My Protein Shakes are gagging the life outta me. This has been a tough week! I'm not giving up - keep trying until something works but I'm nowhere near my Protein goals and it's frustrating!! Waiting to hear back from my NUT...

I hear you. Three weeks out here and my sleeve is unhappy with anything that's not either liquid or cheese. Although I did some refried Beans tonight that seemed to go down and stay down, so maybe I'm branching out? Here's hoping we're both able to get something else in soon!

[bewell 222]

Me too!!!

3 weeks out today and the list of what I can eat can be listed on one hand.

It is impossible to get the Protein in, fluids a real struggle. Nurse says not to worry just keep the liquids going. I vomited just brushing my teeth, even a Protein Drink came right back up (maybe too big of swallow.) So I"m keeping it pretty simple and will introduce new foods one at a time, and only one little bite at a time.

So this is what they told me-if i'm vomiting it is one of 3 things

1-ate too fast

2-ate too much

3-introduced a new food before new stomach was ready.

Not sure where brushing teeth comes in but I get nauseous very easily.

[mduffield 252]

I hear you. Three weeks out here and my sleeve is unhappy with anything that's not either liquid or cheese. Although I did some refried Beans tonight that seemed to go down and stay down, so maybe I'm branching out? Here's hoping we're both able to get something else in soon!

Yea, two bites of puree anything + chewed 30x and I'm uncomfortable for an hour or two. Protein Shakes make me so nauseated! I literally cried through half of one the other day. Feels like extreme morning sickness. ( NOT prego, to clarify.) I'll be happy when this part gets better. Surgery was a breeze compared to this.

How are everyone's incisions looking?? Mine are healing nicely!

[Veronica Page 488]

@@mduffield You know I started making my own Protein Shakes because the store bought ones were causing some really bad nausea. You should look into that a lil to help ease the disgusting taste. My incisions are looking pretty good as well. spoke to my doctor today and I started using mederma on mine to lessen the scars. I will have enough scars when I'm all said and done with my weight loss journey. I can just about handle anything to eat. most Soups but it had some chunks I just use my nutri bullet blender for a sec or two to mush them down. I was also wondering if anyone was having a problem drinking anything warm? I can't drink a single thing if it is warm. Kinda bothers me cause I can't have any hot teas only cold iced liquids. Good luck!

[champagne301 54]

Just wanted to give everyone a little update. I had my 2 weeks post-op visit earlier today and have been okay'd to move onto pureed stage. I am down a total of 21 lbs since surgery, but of course most of this (20lbs) was from my first week. The scale this past week has not been my friend, LOL! Tried the ricotta bake tonight and it was AMAZING! I usually get all of my fluids in...finally made my 60 gram Protein goal like 2 days ago, although it looks like this may be trickier now that I have to plan actual foods. I don't eat tuna...and am not a big fan of eggs, does anyone have any suggestions for what I can eat now that has some protein and won't taste so horrible pureed? Most of you are ahead of me and you all seem to be doing wonderful

[Zzzombrie 86]

I'm on soft foods now. I only weigh myself once a week so I'm in the dark during the week. Was at 20 lbs lost post op on Sat. Caught a cold and the coughing led to puking so I've been desperate not to cough. Had some Subway chicken noodle Soup. They have it to me for free cause it was bottom of the bin. Good thing cause I could only take 4 bites before I didn't want anymore. Chewed gum for my 30 min after so I didn't drink. Extra digestive juices should be a good thing. I've got zero appetite and no desire for taste. Hopefully it's just the cold.

[Zzzombrie 86]

For scars including stretch marks, the silicone strips work magic. I'm also planning on dermarolling them away when they are ready.

[PamC0726 8]

Monday was one month since surgery and I am down 42 lbs. It's starting to slow. For those of you who are having an issue with Protein Drinks have you tried them with Almond Milk? I can't do regular milk right now without some nausea setting in. Almond milk is great. A couple times a week I add 1 TBS Peanut Butter for added Protein as I don't think I am getting it all in. Also, I am so thirsty all of the time...I just want to gulp down a big glass of ice cold Water. I was able to wear a dress to work today that I have never been able to fit into and that made me feel so awesome. It is baby steps!! Deep water aerobics I think are going to be a tremendous help too not to stall.