Looking for those who had sleeve in August 2015

[Sherri1964 7]

I had my sleeve done Aug. 27, just looking for people to chat with about how things are going.

[Court3625 12]

I had mine done on August 7. Everything seems to be going well. I'm on regular foods now but not in any kind of hurry to go back to my pre-sleeve habits. I had the lap-band from May, 2011 to December, 2014 with several painful experiences with food getting stuck. I don't want any repeats! Since my heaviest pre-surgery, I've lost 36 pounds. Two weeks of that was my pre-op diet. But a lose is a lose!

[Angie1 3]

I had surgery on the 18th of August and I have lost 35 lbs including the pre op diet. I'm on puréed food but I feel like I can eat other food too, but I'm scared to try. Is it normal to try more food 3 weeks out?

[del112 62]

Hi, I was sleeved on 26 August . I am down 18 lbs. I am on a puréed diet but have had some pineapple today though I didn't swallow the pulp. Mostly Soups and porridge and yogurt and I even tried a scramble egg, more like a spoon full. Gas is giving me pains but I am trying to walk as much as I can which is twice a day around my park. Say 45 mins of walking.

[ttdish 315]

Sleeves 8/31, so just a few days behind you.

Had a smooth recovery so far. Very little pain, no nausea or vomiting. My surgeon's plan allows for soft Protein (cottage cheese, eggs, ground meat, etc) starting on day three. So far I have tolerated everything, and I'm so glad I'm not limited to liquids.

Having trouble getting all of my liquids in, but REALLY trying. Also struggling getting all of my Protein in. It's a work in progress. Eating about 400 cals/day (no idea what is average for this stage), but feeling really good as long as I take it easy and don't exert myself too much.

Down 21 pounds in 3 weeks (12 pre-op, 9 post-op). I'm 5'3, started at 245, and I am 32.

That's all about me... How are you doing??

[RetroGirl 210]

I was sleeved on 19th of August so I'm 3 weeks out. I'm actually doing surprisingly well, I don't really feel any kind of pain or rarely feel discomfort when I eat (I'm in puree phase but I'm also allowed to have certain soft foods).

Before the op I lost 22 lbs.

Since my surgery I lost 19 lbs.

I'm seeing my doctor in 2 weeks and I hope he will clear me for some basic physical activity. I really want to get back on my bike.

[Sherri1964 7]

Sleeves 8/31, so just a few days behind you.

Had a smooth recovery so far. Very little pain, no nausea or vomiting. My surgeon's plan allows for soft Protein (cottage cheese, eggs, ground meat, etc) starting on day three. So far I have tolerated everything, and I'm so glad I'm not limited to liquids.

Having trouble getting all of my liquids in, but REALLY trying. Also struggling getting all of my Protein in. It's a work in progress. Eating about 400 cals/day (no idea what is average for this stage), but feeling really good as long as I take it easy and don't exert myself too much.

Down 21 pounds in 3 weeks (12 pre-op, 9 post-op). I'm 5'3, started at 245, and I am 32.

That's all about me... How are you doing??

ttdish, sounds like you are doing very well! The first day or two was rough for me, just very nausous! I am doing much better now. I am down 20 lbs, 9 before surgery 11 after. Sept 10 will be 2 weeks for me! I am stuggling with the chewable multi Vitamins, and Calcium. I come close to gettin my protein, but just not there yet. And never get enough liquids in... hanging in there and loving the changes!!

[KarenLoh 128]

August 11th so today is day 30 and I can transition from pureed foods to soft foods. Eating 80 grams of Protein a day and about 800 calories right now. Lost 22 pounds pre-op but only 13 in the 30 days of post-op. No idea why. I've been following the program and feeling really good. Just stuck at this weight for eight days now. Frustration.

I've been eating mostly yogurt and Protein shakes, some eggs, some pureed meat with light mayo, a little fruit with no skins and some cooked carrots. Not sure what to start up on next for the "soft food" phase. Add more vegetables I suppose. I can handle more than the 3 ounces I'm supposed to have (unfortunately) but haven't been abusing that.

Oh well, time will tell.

[laura4923 137]

I had my surgery on 8/25. I've done well, no problems. I'm on a puréed diet now. I made a white bean chicken chili in the crock pot today and puréed that. I can have 1/2 cup. It was very good. I can feel my restriction during my half hour it takes to eat. I got the recipe from one of my coworkers who also had a sleeve done. 1/2 cup is 13.7 G Protein. I lost 10# on my prep liquid dirt and 12 post op so far. I don't have much energy yet.

[sbg224 318]

My sleeve was 8/3. I had a pretty good recovery, except for the day of surgery, just could not wake up. Only took 1 dose of narcotic when I got home, no nausea, until recently. Saw surgeon today, 2nd time, and he said yes my weight loss is a little slow, but that's OK, slow and steady is best. Said he felt I was somewhat dehydrated and that is causing the nausea, so drink 1 liter of pedialyte for 6 days straight. I am getting in my Protein, but having a hard time fitting in 64 oz of fluids, so he is probably right. I am tolerating the foods, even some steak, trying to stick to 4oz of food, each meal, but I do get hungry. Weight loss is 16 lbs before surgery on pre-op, and only 13lbs since surgery. Nice to read about everyone.

[rramireznm75 4]

I was sleeved August 25 th. I'm doing great. Just had my first real food today. Tender chicken and black Beans. It went very well. I'm down 35 lb since my surgery but haven't lost any weight in 3 days. Dr says its normal. All in all I'm doing good. Stronger each day

[leighannnn1791 38]

I was sleeved aug 31st! Im still on liquid/soft foods, and im down 29 pounds since surgery! would love to see how august sleevers are doing!!

[Loveswiz 0]

I was sleeved on August 31st 2015 @7:30 am. I'm still on stage two my doctor and nutritionist said I can start stage three next Tuesday. My starting weight was 345lbs preop I was 323 and now I am 297lbs. My incisions have healed and I feel almost 100% back to normal!

[lealor 127]

Hi

Had my surgery August 25. Cannot get my fluids down, started puree things but not much. I have sharp pains in my sternum ad the worst heart and throat burn, Its like something is stuck down my throat. Have tried tons of ant acids, becoming very weak. Had sureg ery in Tijuana, and emailed Doctor. She says I need IV, my family doctor has no freaking idea and it will be months to see a bariatric doctor. I cannot get liquids in....or Protein in, getting worried.

[Court3625 12]

lealor,

Did your doc put you on Prilosec or anything like that? If he/she didn't give you a prescription you can buy it over the counter.

Hope you feel better soon!

-C