September Sleevers How are we doing?

[Linaka 92]

Just reaching out to my fellow September sleevers. I had surgery on the 25th. I've got no NUT and no support from my surgeon so this is where I get all my info.

SW 214 CW 205

Would love to hear from some other Sept people!

[siddarhi 44]

Hello! Sleeved on 9/29. I've lost about 13 pounds since surgery date and am slowly recovering from the after effects of surgery. Soooo excited for the 'soft' food stage after Friday. How about you? How have you been doing? It is so awful your surgeon isn't being supportive.

[sbg224 318]

Hi Linaka, my name is Susan, just wondering where do you live, I am in Orange county. I had the sleeve done 8/3. I met with Dr. Feiz office and was very disappointed, there was supposed to be a seminar and there was none, and they kept me waiting 40 minutes for nothing. How did you like him. I am not surprised there is no after support, but they told me there was. I did hear he is a good surgeon, but I decided to go somewhere else. I can give you some tips on support if you tell me where you live.

[Linaka 92]

Just reaching out to my fellow September sleevers. I had surgery on the 25th. I've got no NUT and no support from my surgeon so this is where I get all my info.

SW 214 CW 205

Would love to hear from some other Sept people!

I am in Rancho Cucamonga. I don't know how much Protein I should be taking in each day. I don't know if I can take a bath yet! (Don't worry I've been taking a shower). My poor husband waited for three hours and no one ever came and spoke with him after surgery. I never saw Dr. Feiz again other than for ten seconds before they wheeled me in. After that the on call dr at the hospital saw me. I have no NUT I had np pre surgery counseling or info. Thank God for these boards.

[RobinGee 18]

Surgery: 9/14

I'm doing ok but wish I was doing better.

The weightloss is fine, I'm down 25 lbs in total (before and after surgery) I think 15 lbs since surgery.

I can't seem to go number 2 unless I take milk of magnesia. They gave me colase but it doesn't do anything.

I can't get in enough Water and I really try but unless all I do is sip Water when I'm not eating I don't know how to do it.

I can't get in enough Protein because I really really don't want to have shakes.

I had to stop taking the Multivitamin i ordered for after surgery because it made me nearly vomit.

Other than that I'm doing ok with food and on and off with energy.

[Fame 53]

Sleeved on 9/28: my Doctor just advanced me to soft food today because shakes go right through me. I have mixed them with Water and milk and the same thing! 2 different flavors.. So my Protein isn't up to par but I have been getting majority of my Water in which is nice. I am having a hard time mentally I guess... I am very emotional... it sucks! I am trying to stay positive as this is only the beginning of a hopefully wonderful new lifestyle and new me

[Linaka 92]

@@Fame and @@RobinGee The shakes are like concrete in my pipes! I wonder if there are differences in Protein. I notice some are whey concentrate and others whey isolate and then yet another kind. I wonder if one is superior to another?

[Fame 53]

@@Fame and @@RobinGee The shakes are like concrete in my pipes! I wonder if there are differences in Protein. I notice some are whey concentrate and others whey isolate and then yet another kind. I wonder if one is superior to another?

Well I did okay with the Protein Shakes pre-op and did fine, but now I cannot tolerate them.

I looked up the difference: Whey concentrate and isolates go through a process to remove most of the carbs, fat and lactose from "regular unprocessed whey" from whole milk. This process is called "ion exchange" or "filtering." Both result in an almost pure Protein. A "concentrate" is 80% protein and an "isolate" is 90% protein.

[banded2004 31]

Sleeved 09.08.2015 - An easy way to get your Protein in is to use GENEPRO Protein Powder. 30gm per tbsp! Tasteless and mixes with hot or cold. I buy mine on Amazon.

[amcpherson29 22]

I was sleeved on 9.8.15

Pre op stage I started at 406lbs

One month out I am now 364! Just got cleared for the gym today so I hyped

[RobinGee 18]

Sleeved 09.08.2015 - An easy way to get your Protein in is to use GENEPRO Protein powder. 30gm per tbsp! Tasteless and mixes with hot or cold. I buy mine on Amazon.< /p>

This? http://www.amazon.com/Musclegen-Research-Genepro-Protein-Powder/dp/B00K6OSDYA

[wildcat74 44]

Hi! I had my surgery 9/21, and had a two week follow-up on 10/6. I'm down 46 pounds since I started this journey on 3/31, and down 15 since the surgery. I haven't had any trouble with the Protein Shakes, I use EAS low carb or the Premier Protein shakes. I also found a pudding that has 15 grams of Protein in it. Another way I found to get protein is to mix my yogurt with a scoop of protein(25g), add the pudding(15g),and add the Premier vanilla(30g) and that gets me to 70grams. I drink it over about 2-3 hours, cause it makes about 20 ounces of liquid. I can take about 4.5 per meal. I drink tea and Water. Used to be a coffee hound(pot and a half a day), but that was the first casualty!! I do NOT like coffee!! Go figure. I tried all sorts of combos, don't like it at all. I feel like I'm a week ahead of schedule food-wise, but I spoke to my dr and he said if I can tolerate it, just eat slowly and I should be fine. I have had chicken, cream of wheat, and Tomato Soup. I wanted to 'eat' to see how I would do, as I have to go back to work on the 14th. I do not want any surprises there....! You could try freezing the protein shakes and then whizzing them in the blender, kinda comes out like soft serve ice cream. Found that out yesterday.

One thing I did get a surprise about, was the fact I'm still hungry. Or that I get hungry, I should say. Everything I read before the Op was that the hunger would go away and may be gone for months. Ha! How about 48 hours? Day 3, I could have wiped out my kitchen! didn't of course, just had alot of chicken broth. I spoke to a friend that had gastric bypass 10 years ago, and she said that it was phantom hunger, my brain still had to catch up with my new stomach. It seems to have done that, I don't go stare into the pantry much any more.

Congrats to everyone on their progress! I believe that once hurdles are overcome, we'll all do very well!! Look how far we've come so far!! We had surgery!!! We did it!! That, for me anyway, was a major accomplishment!!

[Joannaharris77 9]

I was sleeved on 9/8. I had hernia surgery as well. Today I'm feeling better than I felt in a while. I'm curently 175 and before surgery I was 197.I haven't loss any weight since I have come home from hospital. I had many complications and still have a few like.... Getting all my fluids in and including protein.I can't poop at all. I have my 4week check up on tomorrow. I am so ready to exercise. I fight everyday for energy and I honestly think it will be better once I can exercise. Any suggestions on how to get all the fluids done daily and something that makes you poop but gentle on the belly?

[Starting to shrink 32]

Hi all!

i was sleeved on 9/28 so that makes me 10 days post op and i'm getting my Protein and Water in but i'm still pissed at myself for doing this. i had my 1st dr appt today and found out i'm down 22 lbs, yes great, but i'm still regretful. Anyone else feel this way? i hope it goes away soon.

[mandycandy 5]

Starting to Shrink, I kinda feel the same way I have had complications and recovery has been painful, scary and difficult! I have asked myself why did I do this and I wish I would have known how difficult it would truly be. I do feel as I get better that I am starting to remember why I did this and try to refocus on getting to my goal. I hope things are better for us both and in a few months we look back and are greatful we did it! Good luck:D