Looking for sleeve partner 11/23

[Rockin Robin 1]

Checking in!

I spent 12 hours at the ER a few days ago due to dehydration. I had an indescribable pain on my left side. It hurt every single time I inhaled.

I didn't want to take pain meds - but had no choice.

I seem to be doing a lot better. I'm eating creamy Soups, yogurt and cottage cheese. Being able to add variety to my diet has made me so much happier.

I have diabetes . . . so my blood sugar has been SUPER LOW . . . and I'm frustrated that my doctors have not given me specific instructions about how to handle this because I can't eat!

Also, I'm on a host of meds that require food when eating. So if I can't eat, what do I do? Doctors have been vague with their instructions.

I have a dietician appointment next week.

I know it's early, but how much have you all lost? I'm 12 lbs down.

My blood sugar numbers are staying high and I dont understand that because the only sugar I have had was in the Creamer in hubbys coffee I sipped one day. They prepared me and told me what meds to stop when it got low during pre op diet....never got low and still isnt. I am down 37 pounds all together since starting.

[TheNiceVoice 31]

The scale isn't moving and it's making me sad.

[readyforchange15 3]

In sorry, I stalled for a couple of days and then started loosing again. From seeing a lot about stalls I think they just happen and are our bodies way of adjusting.

[TheNiceVoice 31]

In sorry, I stalled for a couple of days and then started loosing again. From seeing a lot about stalls I think they just happen and are our bodies way of adjusting.

You're right. I took a look around . . .and this seems to be the norm. I really need to learn more patience.

[readyforchange15 3]

It's so hard to have patience when we are wanting quick results. I still can't wait to eat something more solid!

[TheNiceVoice 31]

I'm happy to say that I think I'm FINALLY starting to feel better. I think it's safe to say that the hardest part of our journey is almost done guys! The psychological effect that food had on me was unbelievable. I found myself crying and actually MOURNING food some days. But now that I have graduated to a few regular foods and realize that I can only eat what my sleeve allows - my mental hunger days are limited. I want to try my best to stay off of the scale. I just want to concentrate on learning what I can and cannot tolerate and MAYBE try to weigh in about once a week.

Some of the tips that my dietician shared with me - I'd love to share with you!

* Stay hydrated

* If it's rubbery, don't eat it

* chew, chew, chew, chew, chew

* slow down

* do not drink while eating. wait at least 30 after

* don't deprive yourself of seasoning your food well.

* If you start to feel full or nauseated, don't force yourself

More later.

PS- I started out at 250. I'm now 235.5

CHECK IN FAMILY!

How is everyone doing?

[Rockin Robin 1]

I think I am in a stall...worse than a stall I gained a pound Doesnt help that I was naughty and had chips.

[sarahh909 0]

I was sleeved the 23rd???? down 23lbs but think I hit my first stall????

Edited December 14, 2015 by sarahh909

[kiliy7 3]

I was sleeved on the 23rd. I have an angry incision still so I've been dealing with that. I'm down 27lbs though! Anyone have a go to food right now? I need ideas.

[readyforchange15 3]

I just started soft foods, had a boiled egg for Breakfast. So glad to be on soft foods!!!!

[Rockin Robin 1]

5 more days and I start soft food. I am so scared. I have actually been loving puree and would just stay right here if I could!! I am still stalling and not liking it Hopefully soon it kicks back in. Hopefully they release me to the gym the 30th.

[kiliy7 3]

Check on time!

[readyforchange15 3]

I've been loosing approx 2 lbs a week, how is everyone else doing? Everything else seems to be going great!

[Brettnbeth 7]

Mine is Jan 27th with Dr A in Mexico

Edited January 5, 2016 by Brettnbeth

[kiliy7 3]

I'm down 37 lbs... and I'm finally starting to really feel back to "normal". I've been using my fitness pal app to help me... if you haven't used it before, you should look into it. It's awesome.