Feb 23 Sleevers!

[kathy2208 40]

Wow, it seems as though everyone is doing pretty good. We've made it a week folks, nice job!

I was letting my kids cook dinner this weekend and helped. They both wanted me to try what they had made so I took a bite and tasted it then spit it out so I didn't eat it. Good thing they understood that I couldn't eat it and didn't start crying or something!

Today I was feeling pretty good so I went to the store and bought some stuff to make Soups. I can't wait for the purée stage so I made two healthy purée Soups tonight. I had to lick the spoon to make sure it was ok but didn't eat any.

I seem to feel hungry at night. During the day today I didn't really feel hungry at all which was really weird. I had to make myself drink my Protein drink, which never happens! I hope that continues.

How do you make your Soup I'm always on Pinterest trying to get ideas. I can't believe it's a week yay we've made it how exciting ! And which shakes you buy

Edited March 2, 2016 by kathy2208

[JapGirl 229]

I am lower bmi. I started around 34 BMI. As of this morning I am down to 30.4. I am now 10lbs down. 194lbs. So my recovery has been quick. Over the last week I've made 4 trips to the store, and had an outing with the family. I even walked around the neighborhood while my kids rode bikes yesterday.

I'm still not getting enough fluids in. I'm working on that. But I'm pretty much back to normal.

I have 0 pain aside from some random shoulder pain, it typically goes away fairly quickly. I'm not allowed Jello yet. But yesterday was my last day on the clear liquid diet. I am now allowed to have Clear liquids and Soups that have been pureed and thinned with broth as well as protien drinks.

I have 2 more weeks until I get to full puree/soft foods. Today my goal is to get in 40oz of diet Powerade along with my soups and popsicles.

Edited March 2, 2016 by JapGirl

[kathy2208 40]

I was ok once i was at the Hopsital on IV and their foods like teas and Jello and broth and also icy but now the biggest challenge is trying to continue the same routine that I was on at the hospital I've been drinking so much Water and today i was starving. Even when i drank tea I was still hungry. Trying to drink 2-3 ounces is so hard it was a lot easier in the hospital. Monday they put me on Proteins right now I'm struggling I get light headed and try to walk and keep active but I get tired easily I guess it's cause I'm on this liquid diet

I found it much easier to get the fluids in at the hospital too. At home, I worked really hard yesterday and I was only able to get 41 ounces

Thts a great idea well today i saw my doctor she started me on Protein shakes I have to drink a shake every 2 1/2 hours and it's so hard right now I'm hungry ugh it's so hard. At least I lost 16 pounds. That would have been a struggle for me without the sleeve

16 pounds so far is awesome!! I have lost 12 so far. How about everyone else?

I feel like once I start eating solids I may gain a pound just because there will be food in my stomach but I'm good with that.

Feeling great today and Water and broth is going down so much easier today than in the past. I start work again on Thursday but from home for a week instead of the office. I'm already restless. If I was off any longer I would be working on home repairs and probably hurt myself.

I'm so scared to gain but do you get hungry today I ate lentil Soup it's so good for Iron. And tomorrow I see the nutritionist so she can start me on puree foods I can't wait.

[hannahmae 16]

Wow, it seems as though everyone is doing pretty good. We've made it a week folks, nice job!

I was letting my kids cook dinner this weekend and helped. They both wanted me to try what they had made so I took a bite and tasted it then spit it out so I didn't eat it. Good thing they understood that I couldn't eat it and didn't start crying or something!

Today I was feeling pretty good so I went to the store and bought some stuff to make Soups. I can't wait for the purée stage so I made two healthy purée soups tonight. I had to lick the spoon to make sure it was ok but didn't eat any.

I seem to feel hungry at night. During the day today I didn't really feel hungry at all which was really weird. I had to make myself drink my Protein drink, which never happens! I hope that continues.

How do you make your Soup I'm always on Pinterest trying to get ideas. I can't believe it's a week yay we've made it how exciting ! And which shakes you buy

I just found a couple recipes on Pinterest with high Protein and made them and then put them in the Vitamix to purée them. One was roasted cauliflower and white cheddar and the other was curried lentil. They both turned out good and the nutritionist told me to sprinkle in a little unflavored Protein powder each time I had some. So far, so good. So happy to be able to start puréed foods today! I bought tiny little bowls and spoons at this restaurant shop to help me eat slowly and make it seem like more food.

[Yadie2006 75]

I was ok once i was at the Hopsital on IV and their foods like teas and Jello and broth and also icy but now the biggest challenge is trying to continue the same routine that I was on at the hospital I've been drinking so much Water and today i was starving. Even when i drank tea I was still hungry. Trying to drink 2-3 ounces is so hard it was a lot easier in the hospital. Monday they put me on Proteins right now I'm struggling I get light headed and try to walk and keep active but I get tired easily I guess it's cause I'm on this liquid diet

I found it much easier to get the fluids in at the hospital too. At home, I worked really hard yesterday and I was only able to get 41 ounces

Thts a great idea well today i saw my doctor she started me on Protein shakes I have to drink a shake every 2 1/2 hours and it's so hard right now I'm hungry ugh it's so hard. At least I lost 16 pounds. That would have been a struggle for me without the sleeve

16 pounds so far is awesome!! I have lost 12 so far. How about everyone else?

I feel like once I start eating solids I may gain a pound just because there will be food in my stomach but I'm good with that.

Feeling great today and Water and broth is going down so much easier today than in the past. I start work again on Thursday but from home for a week instead of the office. I'm already restless. If I was off any longer I would be working on home repairs and probably hurt myself.

I'm so scared to gain but do you get hungry today I ate lentil Soup it's so good for Iron. And tomorrow I see the nutritionist so she can start me on puree foods I can't wait.

i lost 24 pounds so far!! congrats to all!

[JapGirl 229]

That's awesome!

I'm at 10lbs and holding. I think im bloated from my period.

[sonnflowur 15]

Any one else notice your body temperature has changed? Prior to surgery I seemed to always be hot and now I notice I am always cold.

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[JapGirl 229]

I've been feeling more and more cold ever since the pre op diet. It's strange.

[hannahmae 16]

I was always cold prior to the surgery but now I'm really cold. My favorite item is our electric throw blankets now.

[Bluesky1 191]

Hello All,

Congratulations on the losses. Just checking in. So, I went to a Dr. appointment yesterday...and they weighed me...on the good scale (you know the big one)....I freaked out a little (because I was going to try and wait 30 days to weigh)...well, no such luck...I ripped off my shoes and jacket (we don't want any extra weight now!), and I lost 11 lbs. since the day of surgery (and 21 since coming home...the I was so happy to see a loss. The 10 lbs was from IV fluids for sure...so I don't really count that as a loss). Also, my bra is much loser and I put on "regular" clothes today...instead of my "yoga pants and T-shirts" because I can't fit any of my clothes. I feel better in my body already, and I can see it in my face too.

That was the good part of my day yesterday.

The bad part is my Dr. was very rude to me, and basically told me he won't support me for Social Security Disability (I have a couple of chronic incurable diseases, one of them is rare and very painful). So, I wanted to burst into tears. I walked out of the Drs. office, it was lunch time, and I was surrounded by restaurants that I ate at and the smell of so many foods that I ate. I wanted to eat SO bad. As soon as I felt those emotions, my mind went right to wanting to eat. I really had to pray. I also was out, so my Fluid intake was not up to where it should be...that made being hungry worse. I didn't have anything, thank God. But, it was super hard. It has been harder ever since. I can't wait until I can be upgraded to food.

So that's about it...have a great night!

[Bluesky1 191]

Also, I am hot and cold constantly...but I just went into surgical menopause 8 weeks ago, and I was thinking that's why I was colder. I am either freezing cold or burning hot. Not fun...AT all.

[hannahmae 16]

Also, I am hot and cold constantly...but I just went into surgical menopause 8 weeks ago, and I was thinking that's why I was colder. I am either freezing cold or burning hot. Not fun...AT all.

What is surgical menopause?

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[Bluesky1 191]

Also, I am hot and cold constantly...but I just went into surgical menopause 8 weeks ago, and I was thinking that's why I was colder. I am either freezing cold or burning hot. Not fun...AT all.

What is surgical menopause?

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In the beginning of January I had a hysterectomy (uterus removed), along with both ovaries & fallopian tubes. Once your ovaries are gone, you go into instant menopause. They call it surgical menopause. The symptoms are much worse than regular menopause. I have terrible hot flashes, night sweats, and it can cause weight gain...so I am very glad I had the Sleeve.

The good news...No more periods! I am very happy about that.

[Bluesky1 191]

This drinking 16-32 ounces of Water, 20 ounces of broth, and the rest sf popsicles and Jello is really working! I got 70 ounces in yesterday & 66 ounces in today.

[JapGirl 229]

This drinking 16-32 ounces of Water, 20 ounces of broth, and the rest sf popsicles and Jello is really working! I got 70 ounces in yesterday & 66 ounces in today.

I'm trying to get most of it in as water. I go back to work in a few days and I'll only have water there. Yesterday I did just over 50 ounces. Man this is hard