March 2015 Sleevers

[natalievsg 11]

madmax68 did you lose a lot pre op since I see you started at 313? I just see all these folks melting and wondering hey whats up with me.

[Madmax68 227]

@Naloyets I lost most of that over a year and almost 20 lbs during the pre-op diet (nothing but diabetic boost for two weeks). Since surgery I have lost three pounds. But I am feeling like you - wondering what's wrong with me when I see people losing 12 - 18 lbs in the first week.

I really am hoping it's just a premature stall. Did you have the same experience with losing weight pre-op?

[kaninag 35]

I was sleeved on March 3rd ans my weight loss has stalled. I've been told if you don't get your Protein and Water in you won't lose. So today I am going to work really hard to get it in and see what happens

[natalievsg 11]

@@Madmax68 - I lost 15 lbs pre op - liquid diet for 2 weeks. I was thrilled but diet was hell. Then just the post op liquid. I also had the weird experience of getting my period day of surgery - not fun, so basically once surgical Water weight and period weight left, I am down a total of 17 lbs. All in all nada since surgery 2 weeks ago. Like you bummed but hopeful.

[uni2424 48]

I was sleeved March 4 also! I have only lost 7 lbs post-op. I am disappointed in that but trying to remain positive. My husband keeps telling me I look like I have lost a lot more. I am getting in over 100g Protein a day and plenty of Fluid so that is not the problem!

[natalievsg 11]

wow @@uni2424 we have almost identical weigh stats. I am a tiny bit taller but otherwise we could be twins. We began at the same weight and are at the same weight now and sleeved same day. Wow too much!!!

[giggleblue 64]

know I'm making the right decision but VERY nervous as I'm less than 48hrs away!!!

going home to pack a small bag for hospital visit and hoping office coordinator calls me back tomorrow after 2 days of calling to make sure I'm still on for Thursday March 19th!!!! eeekkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

You are gonna do great!

[katyh2015 33]

know I'm making the right decision but VERY nervous as I'm less than 48hrs away!!!

going home to pack a small bag for hospital visit and hoping office coordinator calls me back tomorrow after 2 days of calling to make sure I'm still on for Thursday March 19th!!!! eeekkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

Good luck tomorrow @@txfirefly979 !!

[Madmax68 227]

@@Madmax68 - I lost 15 lbs pre op - liquid diet for 2 weeks. I was thrilled but diet was hell. Then just the post op liquid. I also had the weird experience of getting my period day of surgery - not fun, so basically once surgical Water weight and period weight left, I am down a total of 17 lbs. All in all nada since surgery 2 weeks ago. Like you bummed but hopeful.

Hi Natalie! Thanks for posting - I was starting to feel like I was doing something really wrong - or something was weird with my body. I'm going to continue to be hopeful - keep me posted as to how you are doing

[kaninag 35]

I was told too that during the healing process you may not lose much either. It'll pick up yall. We gotta have faith!!

[Spicy06 175]

Hey fellow sleevers! I had my procedure done on 3/9. Day 1 was rough. Every I took a sip of Water I dry heaved, if I stood up I got dizzy, tried to take the oral pain meds and puked them back up. They kept me on my IV to keep me hydrated. I was there for 2 nights, 3 days. Found out my stomach cannot handle the liquid pain meds so they ended up just giving me pills and I have been fine. I can drink water and my Protein Drinks, I burp all the time, but I have never had gas pains. I did the 1 incision in my belly button and that is sore but the pain is almost gone. I slept for probably the first 5 days. I went back to work 1/2 days this week. I am also eating unsweetened applesauce and instant mashed potatoes. I was getting so hungry and weak I thought I was going to pass out of I tried the potatoes and they do the trick. I take very small bites and eat them slowly. I too have been emotional since my surgery.

[Spicy06 175]

@@trenana I was just saying today that I miss being able to chug Water when I am really thirsty

[changebeganthisyear 5]

@@Spicy06 Are the mashed potatoes and applesauce on the approved list of foods you doctor says you can eat?

Edited March 19, 2015 by changebeganthisyear

[Spicy06 175]

@@changebeganthisyear My doctor told me I could slowly try soft foods if I felt up for it. I was getting so weak and sick that I finally had to try something and it made me feel so much better. I take tiny bites and do not eat a lot at all. But the little bites are enough for me.

[Susan Mary 20]

^{Hi March sleevers! Mine is scheduled for March 31st, and it still seems like an eternity waiting! Keep your posts coming, and I'll let you all know how I make out. Can you also post how much weight you lose each week? I'm curious to see how much weight we can potentially lose on a weekly basis. Thanks!}