July sleevers?

[simmons66 10]

Will be 4 weeks on the 21. So far I'm down 42 pounds. 20 from my 2 week preop diet, 22 since surgery. I haven't been at 226 since maybe 2008. Currently wearing a pair of shorts that I haven't worn since we went to Walt Disney World in 2010.

[simmons66 10]

Nature girl omg we are just about exact stats!!!!

[mmyers1962 48]

7/22... Total loss 38.5 lbs, 22.5 are post VSG

[Heyjude887 1]

Hello Everyone! I had surgery 7/27 and am still on pureed diet. I can't stand the thought of pureed meat, so I have been doing oatmeal, eggs, yogurt and Soup mostly. Any suggestions for other things to eat?

[Cognorati001 23]

I just couldn't purée there meat either. You can do tuna, crab, or artificial crab.

[naturegirl 320]

Hello Everyone! I had surgery 7/27 and am still on pureed diet. I can't stand the thought of pureed meat, so I have been doing oatmeal, eggs, yogurt and Soup mostly. Any suggestions for other things to eat?

I had pureed chili and that wasn't bad. I also had refried Beans. The thought of pureed meat (baby food) was terrible, DH had tried it during his pureed phase and said it was horrible. I remember it from when our kids were little and thought how cruel I was giving it to them, lol.

[naturegirl 320]

Today I reached the first weight goal that I set for myself. I started the journey at 268 and weighed 248 on the day of my surgery. I set my first scale reading goal for 225, and today I reached it! I haven't been at this weight since 2008, two pregnancies ago. While my shape (clothing sizes) are still bigger than I was 7 years ago it is still a huge accomplishment that I'm proud of.

Happy Wednesday everyone!

[mclorrie 219]

Hello July Sleevers!!

Congratulations to everyone! We made it!! I'm six weeks & five days out - and am down 51 lbs. I too am struggling to get my Water every day. Some days are better than others, it depends on how much I'm doing.

The other day I went to the Iowa State Fair, and within four hours I had met my goal. Other times (like now) when I'm sitting at my desk working - I barely drink any. I'm finding it hard to get Water in especially trying to follow the '10 minute before - 60 minute' after meals rule.

I guess I'll just have to find what works best for me. I love Diet Snapple Raspberry Tea, but try not to drink too much of it because of the aspartame. I hope they jump on the band wagon like a lot of these other companies and find a more healthy alternative!

I've graduated from the soft food diet to whatever I want. So I'm gradually trying new foods. I'm staying with healthy foods. I work on Proteins first, and by the time I get to carbs, I'm pretty much done with my meal!

[MrsRoboto 370]

Hello Everyone! I had surgery 7/27 and am still on pureed diet. I can't stand the thought of pureed meat, so I have been doing oatmeal, eggs, yogurt and Soup mostly. Any suggestions for other things to eat?

I was also sleeved on 7/27. I'm on purées and I haven't had anything that's actually pureed. My favorite is tuna mixed with Miracle Whip and I add tiny tiny chopped pickles (no peel or seeds) and cheese. Last night and today I had baked salmon, not even close to a puree but my NUT said it was fine. It felt great to be chewing real delicious food! I also love refried Beans mixed with cheese and plain Greek yogurt.

[naturegirl 320]

How's everyones exercise going? I began reintroducing jogging yesterday. While it was only for short distances it felt great! I haven't jogged since May.

[Remix 153]

Was sleeved July 11. I've been doing walking/jogging and swimming as daily exercise. I really want to add some strength training but one of my incisions still hurts a lot so I'm nervous about pushing it. Do you think I should wait til the pain is complete gone or try work though the pain?

[titaniumbetty 9]

@@ReaderGirl, I am changing from the band to the sleeve -- on Thursday. How has it been for you ? I'm in Austin, Texas.

[tryinagain2day 38]

I was sleeved on 7/1 and down 48lbs. Was originally banded 2012, with the revision it seems to be a slow healing process but don't regret it for a second.

[justajackie 57]

@doubledinfla@simmons66

Hi all July sleevers , how is everyone doing? Down 44

Lbs here had an almost two week stall but am back ! When can I add salads anyone know? All good here

[doubledinfla 84]

@doubledinfla@simmons66

Hi all July sleevers , how is everyone doing? Down 44

Lbs here had an almost two week stall but am back ! When can I add salads anyone know? All good here

Hello!

I am doing great. Down 50 (but I have a lot to lose!). I haven't had salads yet but I have had cucumber slices with tuna fish and tolerated that well so prob can do that soon! Still just trying to get ALL that Water in, and ALL the Multivitamins, and ALL the Protein and now Miralax ugh! What multi vits are you on? I'm tired of these chewables 4x a day! I would rather just do a capsule lol