February sleevers

[kgncrazy2 0]

Hello! I had my sleeve done on the 11th and I just wanted to see how others were doing so far.

Best wishes to all!

HI there,

I had mine done a day after you . I am feeling great and actually enjoy stepping on the scale. I am going back to work tomorrow . I am going to wear the clothing that I had "Out sized" and can now wear comfortably again. I am down 24lbs total . This includes pre-op lost 13lbs on Optifast diet and the rest is all post-op weight loss. I am still on Clear Liquids. I drink a Protein Powder shake mixed in a Blender Bottle and sip at it till I finish. It takes me several hours but at least I get the Protein in for the day. I have be walking, shopping and doing laundry. The weather does not lend itself to outdoor activity since it is snowing so much and freezing. I feel very good about my decision and look forward to my journey of weight loss as a positive thing now that I have given myself this tool.

[dbqueen 13]

I had my surgery on 2/19. So far, everything is going pretty well. I was amazed at how little pain I had -- the worst part was the sore throat after the intubation for general anesthesia! I'm able to tolerate pretty much every liquid except plain Water. I'm not someone who sits still well, so I have found it easy to get up once an hour and walk around the house (including a trip upstairs each time). I'll be glad when the weather warms up a bit so I walk around the block instead. The hardest part is drinking an ounce of Water every 15 minutes -- I don't feel as if I can get anything else done! I'm glad I can take two weeks off from work -- I don't know how I could keep up with the hydration schedule otherwise.

I'd be interested in joining the secret Facebook group, too! Please let me know what to do to join.

Edited February 22, 2015 by dbqueen

[mchusain 0]

Feb 2nd. Feeling great.

[cebbert 1]

Just had sleeve surgery 2/17/15. Doing pretty good, however having problems getting Protein Shakes in due to they seem to get fluffy which is gas producing. Going to try to get some Isopure today! Keeping my fingers crossed! Also would like to join the private Facebook group! Can someone add me? Celiaebbert@yahoo.com

Edited February 22, 2015 by cebbert

[LisaLou30 34]

I was sleeved on Feb 2nd. I am doing ok and on soft foods but struggling to get anywhere close to 60g of Protein in each day. I was in the hospital on Thursday due to inflammation of the lungs and all my levels were good. So my Water intake has been good. I am so scared to eat more than a few bites. I hope it gets better. Oh, and it takes me 90 minutes to get a Protein Shake down.

[tycolt1225 7]

Sounds like we are all having very similar lives going on right now. I was able to move to full liquids today after a 2 week clear liquid diet. I had a few bites of heaven today. Lol it was canned cream of potato Soup with some Protein powder added in. It was so good to eat something other than Jello or broth. My stomach handled it well. Yay!! Please add me to FB group christyrheth@gmail.com

[tycolt1225 7]

Lisa I too was so scared to eat more than a few bites. I guess eventually we will get used to all this.

How do you all make your Protein Shakes? I haven't been able to have any until today.

[VGB 130]

Does anyone drink juice? (motts for tots apple juice or diet cranberry juice)

[readytostart 0]

I had my surgery on the 12th and I am down 12lbs! I know I need to drink more Water and other fluids but it is sooo hard to do! The Protein is not going well at all. I really want to try a Protein Drink that is not so heavy. The ones I have make me feel so naseated that I give up. Any suggestions?

[readytostart 0]

Does anyone drink juice? (motts for tots apple juice or diet cranberry juice)

I can have juice but it has to be diluted with 50% Water =(

[tycolt1225 7]

I had some grape juice in the hospital and I did good with it.

[tycolt1225 7]

Readytostart I haven't been able tondo Protein Shakes yet so I can help. I start them tomorrow but really have no idea how I am supposed to make them.

[Lindsay G 2]

Sleeved on February 9... Down 20 pounds and the last 3 days been in a stall. I'm wicked annoyed. Am I eating too much? I feel like I could eat a steak dinner. I'm doing great! No complaints at all. What am I doing wrong? I'm eating yogurt, cottage cheese and Soup. That's it! I do have hunger pains... I feel like I am starving sometimes!

[somerkel 1]

Hello all. I was sleeved on February 2. The first week was pretty rough, but after that I felt a little better each day. This week is my second week back to work and I feel great energy wise, but I notice that I don't get as much done on the weekend as I used to. I'm sure that will come. I am currently in the pureed stage and not loving it nearly as much as I thought I would. I think it's a texture thing . I am able to get my 64 oz of fluids and my 60 grams of Protein on most days. I feel like it's a full time job to get in all of my liquids and Proteins. What a learning experience this all is. I figured out I have no idea when one bite is to much until my tummy lets me know. I'm learning though.

I would like to join the Facebook page, but I'm not quite sure how to go about it. Can anyone help?

Good Luck Everyone!!

[cstrickland428 0]

2/9, I have my good moments and bad moments. I suffer with gas and heartburn all day long. I'm not getting the amount of Protein I need because I have this stabbing pain in the middle of my chest. Some days I cry and wonder why did I do this to myself.