Merry Christmas to Me!

[dlee12585 29]

I finally did it, I was sleeved on the 21st!

I'm Dennis, married, 30 years old with a VERY active two year old. I'm from a farming family in rural NC, so I was always active outdoors, hunting, fishing, etc.

Just like many of the folks here, my weight has been a lifelong struggle. I was over 300lbs by the time I was 15, until I hit my all time high of 405lbs at 19. I'm 30 now, and for the last 5-7 years, I have maintained right around 350, sometimes more, sometimes less.

I had been looking at WLS for a long while, but it always seemed to take a back burner to whatever else I had going on. I finally decided that this was my year, I wanted to be able to keep up with my son, and just be able to enjoy life in general, without being so self conscious or tiring out so easily. I wanted to feel good about myself!

I had a fairly easy process, from my first seminar to the surgery date was only about 4 months.

I'm now just a few days out, and adjusting well. Christmas day wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I really had no desire to eat a thing. Getting my fluids in has been a chore enough! I'm going to use this thread to document my journey, post progress pictures, and just stay encouraged and on track.

Surgery Day! 12-21-15

[rking 484]

Congratulations! I can't wait to hear about your progress. You are on a great site

[glitter eyes 1,398]

Congrats on your surgery.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

document journey, progress pictures, stay encouraged on track.

@@dlee12585

hey dude

welcome aboard newbie

always room for one more!!

you are off to a great start

besides Water and Protein et al

taking your measurements periodically is great reference

good for you that you realized your importance

and put yourself "out there" on the front burner,

right were you belong!!!

you work with the sleeve and it will work with/for you!!!

getting all your Water can be difficult

are you able to keep it down/no problems

try drinking water et al at room temp

at 5 days+ take slow, slow, slow sips

eventually you will be able to drink more/and faster

eventually be able to gulp

water is more important than protein

you don't water to get dehydrated!!!

IMO drinking 64+ oz of water is one of the MOST important rule

protein is next, and very very important

if you think it would help

use a timer set for 5,10 minutes etc

read, listen, learn

hear good advice, experiences, suggestion

you'll sometimes see a similar question posted

that you wanted to ask

but at the end of the day

only listen to your NUT/surgeon (me too of course!! )

allll the rules are essential to follow for success

that's why they call them "rules" silly head LOL

this is a marathon, not a sprint

one day at a time!!!

your NEW YEAR is starting off with a bang!!

good luck

kathy

[msfranjul 3]

I got sleeved on the 22nd so right there with you!! Excited for our new life but currently hating this new stage we are in liquids are horrible!! Lol

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Just think....by next Christmas, your son will be one year older and you will be ten years younger!

[newjrny85 31]

Congratulations! I'm 30 and scheduled for the sleeve on Jan 4. I'm not finding too many people our age doing this so I'm looking forward to following your progress. All the best!

[stillme43 7]

Congrats. You will be a new you in 2016.

[Warriorgyrl 21]

I loved liquids stage!!! Hated pureed. Everything smelled bad to me, icky texture, got sick a few times and was so fatigued I had to nap everyday and go to bed early. I didnt want to eat at all b/c I could feel every bit go down. I hated the sensation of it. Liquids were a breeze and still use Protein Shakes at least once a day. I talked to my nurse and just concentrated on getting down foods best i could. Didnt worry about Protein Powder. Im now on soft foods and eating is so much better. I still dont really enjoy it but there are more choices. Everyday gets better and easier and I can make peace with this new way. I have mad support from my parents and mom made crockpot chicken for xmas dinner and sugar free pudding parfaits with sugar free strawberry wafer Cookies. And an egg/cheese/mushroom casserole for Breakfast. All of it was really good. It can be done!!!! I love being on here. Congrats to all of you!

[dlee12585 29]

Well, little over a week down. Still learning what goes down well and what doesn't, though I admit I have tried a few things I probably shouldn't have. But I paid the price for that!

Went to my first post op Doctor appointment, down 10lbs since surgery! Can't wait to see the results once I'm able to start some cardio!

[RaginCajun 177]

Best of luck on your journey. Its only down from here (on the scale that is).

-RC-

[dlee12585 29]

Woohoo, officially down 40lbs!

[newjrny85 31]

Congratulations!!!

[dlee12585 29]

First appointment with my PCP today. Down 50lbs! Feeling great! Having trouble getting my liquids in during the day simply because I get busy or distracted while working and forget. Does anyone know of a timer app that might help?

Everyone says my face looks so different!

[dlee12585 29]

Weighed this morning.....

309!!!!!!

I haven't been this weight in years!!! Less than 10lbs before I'm under 300!!!!