December sleeves, how are you doing?

[rschndr 0]

I was sleeved 12/26, down 46 pounds. I was hospitalized for four days about a month ago for dehydration. Since then I haven't had zero issues getting in all my fluids. Suddenly on Saturday I started vomiting non stop. Sunday I was still vomiting but not as much and today I have only thrown up three times. I called my surgeon bc I have been doing really well with my Fluid intake (aside from this weekend now with the constant vomiting). He said "it's not from the surgery. You probably have a bug." Well that really pissed me off because I have zero fever or aches and pains. I'm wondering if it is my anxiety acting up. I have had it since I was little but ever since the surgery it bothers my stomach a lot more. I've only gotten about 10 ounces in today. Everytime I sip I want to puke. Any input would be nice

[slimisin 5]

I was sleeved 12/29 and started at 209 and now at 175. I just don't think 34 lbs. is quite enough for this length of time. I don't have a problem with keeping anything down. I do have a problem with knowing when I'm full. I usually hurt when I stop eating. What meals is everyone eating? I've been drinking Water and Protein Shakes and sometimes deli meat.< /p>

[Big_Mama 511]

@@slimisin 34 lbs sounds pretty good to me. Look at it this way, 58÷34= approx 1.7 lbs a day! That's awesome!! Be proud of what you've accomplished so far! You're doing great!

[applegal79 19]

Be proud of any weight loss you've had because my guess is, if you hadn't had the surgery you'd have gained a few lbs since December. Be proud of what you've done and accomplished! I'm 32 pounds down but only started at 232. My doctor and I spent time talking about a few friends of mine that had the surgery that were both close to double my weight. My doctor explained to me that most likely I wouldn't drop 100 pounds within a year, like they did because my body can't afford to lose 100 pounds. He also explained to me that this is my journey and everyone is different. I look at it this way, a loss is a loss. I weigh myself once every 2 weeks because mentally I know I'm doing everything right. I just hope I get on that scale and see a loss. I don't care if it's 1, 3 or 5 pounds as long as I'm less than the last time I got on that scale I'm happy! Don't pressure yourself so much and just be happy for what you've accomplished because you are a winner!

[slimisin 5]

Thank you for all the encouragement I guess I really needed that peptalk. I just get so much flack from everybody asking me how much weight I have lost and I really I'm just paying too much attention to that darn scale thanks for being so much so supportive

[slimisin 5]

I would still like to know what everyone is eating these days my nutritionist has moved up north and I really am at a loss for what to cook for dinner or lunch I have been mainly relying on liquids to get me through every day I have a tramp and deli ham and a turkey but I'm getting tired of that.please help me out if you can

I would still like to know what everyone is eating these days my nutritionist has moved up north and I really am at a loss for what to cook for dinner or lunch I have been mainly relying on liquids to get me through every day I have a tramp and deli ham and a turkey but I'm getting tired of that.please help me out if you can

[Elizabeth21 176]

My surgery was 12/11. I avoid the scale because it messes with my mindset so I only plan to weigh myself maybe once a month. I'm also trying to focus on the non-scale victories more than the scale. Bottom line, the number doesn't really matter because I know that I am doing what I can. And that is what I'm trying to maintain focus on. Without this surgery I would not be losing any weight and likely would continue to slowly gain more over the years (like my mother). So, in a way, even if I didn't lose I would be better off for just not gaining.

That being said, I was down 58 pounds at the 2 month mark, so, I am very happy about that. More importantly I've had a lot to add to my NSV list including fitting into my coats (just in time for the cold) and lower BP!

I've also had complications, but, my weight was giving me complications too. Life will be full of them. I just decided I wanted to choose from the set with the smaller stomach.

Edited February 28, 2015 by Elizabeth21

[holliwood1980 143]

I am down 55 pounds since surgery. I still struggle with Protein a little. I'm still on soft foods and any kind of meat, even in gravy doesn't feel great in my stomach. I'm

Addicted to laughing cow cheese lol.

[applegal79 19]

Oh I love the laughing cow creamy pepper jack! It's the best!!

[FrankyG 1,450]

Surgery was 12/18, down 41 pounds so far. I think that is just fine with me. I figure the slow but steady means that my skin isn't going to sag and bag as badly as if I was dropping weight rapidly (so for all you slower losers, that's a perk!)

I am still struggling with chicken and things like brussel sprouts as that all just comes right back up. Rice and Pasta are not an issue, however, in small quantities.

I'm lucky if my calories get up over 1,000 but I'm eating mostly high protein/fats with lower carbs. Trying to get more carbs in, and adding in the rice and Beans is helping get my calories up too, so my NUT should be happy.

I eat a whole lot of cheese - cream cheese, hunks of cheddar, colby jack. Yum! My go to snack is about 16 almonds and a Frigo cheesestick. I am in Texas so I drink HEB's mootopia milk (high Protein, low sugar processed milk that tastes A-MAZ-ING and has about 12 grams of Protein per cup), and eat lots of stews/pastas/ground beef dishes. Lots of bean dishes. I have a slow cooker going right now with kidney Beans, brown rice, tomatoes, onions and sliced sausage for dinner tonight. Lots of fish (have a great baked recipe with lemon, mayo and spices that is EASY), refried beans (I cook a small amount on a plate with some shredded cheddar, then top with pico de gullo and sour cream, and eat with some chips for a "bean nachos" meal).

I keep a pack of Protein Bars in my desk at work for emergencies, but mostly I pack my lunch and take a few cheese sticks for snacking. I also eat them with fruit (cheese stick and apple or kiwi fruit is nice).

I also realized that protein powders like unjury make me throw up like crazy. I can't even stand the smell - instant nausea.

I can't eat anything with high sugar. Tried a few bites of ice cream, and had a bad reaction (think it was dumping syndrome) as I ended up in the bathroom shaking on the floor for about an hour - the throwing up and diarrhea was awful - so will not be eating anything sugary for a very, very long time. Fortunately, I have no real craving for it right now either.

My energy levels are MUCH better now, and I'm now fitting into jeans I haven't worn in two years. And they aren't tight.