Hello Out There August 2016 Sleevers!

[kcirym2vp@yahoo.com 46]

LxA

I love watching the weight drop. Good luck on being a healthier you

[Oshun 5]

Have my on August 1 by Dr Yatco at Lenox Hospital . Was 204 now 165 so far . It been a lot of adjustments but , drinking , way of eating and restrictions but is all well worth it. love my new look , and how clothes fit, and only need to use a different creme for my skin it is very dry.

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[hats123 67]

That's great progress @@Oshun! And I'm glad to hear you're feeling so great. My skin is flaking a lot too, but sadly I've had chronically dry skin at every weight.

Any other August sleevers starting to feel hunger coming back? The past week or so has been hard for me (I was sleeved on August 11), with cravings and what feels like real hunger...though I know my hunger response is messed up from so many years of treating my body badly and ignoring real hunger cues (or the lack thereof). I'm hoping that going back on my PPI curbs whatever aspect of this might be acid feeling like real hunger, and making sure to stay on top of my hydration. I've been making Protein the priority but there have been days - especially in super busy weeks like this past one - when I know I'm not getting enough hydration. Curbing the urge to snack and to keep my calories where my surgeon has recommended hasn't been as smooth sailing as it was at first. Anyone else?

[jenjenp 63]

I was sleeved August 15th. Still nauseous after most food. That is not yogurt or Protein shakes. oatmeal is ok. But fish. chicken. Pork. Does not sit well. Anyone else? I also had hiatal hernia repair. Not sure that has anything to do with it. I also wake up nauseous. I see my doc

on Wednesday. Just want to make sure it is normal and will go away. Water still tastes bad. I see so many posts with people that say their recovery was so easy it's frustrating. I am the type of person that never gets s sick either so I thought it would be easier for me. I also haven't lost a lot of weight. Started at 211. Pre surgery diet. 201 surgery day. 184. 7 weeks post op. Unfortunately I still take prednisone. Probably for 8 more months. I am tapering off and into something else I know that doesn't help either.

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[hats123 67]

@@jenjenp, I think your weight loss is fantastic!

I was sleeved August 11, also had hiatal hernia repair, and was having similar issues to you. After talking with a friend who had been sleeved years ago, and with my surgeon, the answer was simple: I just wasn't ready for things like chicken and other meat yet. Those Proteins are some of the hardest to digest. I would go back to softer proteins (eggs, cottage cheese) for awhile and make sure that when you do try the firmer meat muscle Protein, that it's softened up and has plenty of moisture to go with it. Good luck!

[Kendell Thatsme 39]

August 11th! I'm excited, but the closer it gets the more nervous I get.

My date too

[Nursenia 68]

I can't find the fb group can someone help me? I was sleeved August 29th

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[Originalstokes 10]

I was sleeved on August 24. Down 40 lbs so far. Still struggle to get my Water in daily. Still getting nauseated when I eat some items. Nothing tastes really good anymore. Which I guess is good. HW 429, SW368, CW 328 GW 165

[Omieliz 213]

Sleeved 8/31/16:

HW: 310

SW: 278.4

CW: 234.4

Only complaint is Constipation. I do struggle to meet my 64 oz of Water intake like originalstokes. Never had a prob with it before I was sleeved, only since I was sleeved. I think it's because I have to drink it slowly now, but I'm working on this.

44 pounds post op, total weight loss, 75 pounds! Woot, woot!

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[LxA 72]

Sleeved 8/31/16:

HW: 310

SW: 278.4

CW: 234.4

Only complaint is Constipation. I do struggle to meet my 64 oz of Water intake like originalstokes. Never had a prob with it before I was sleeved, only since I was sleeved. I think it's because I have to drink it slowly now, but I'm working on this.

44 pounds post op, total weight loss, 75 pounds! Woot, woot!

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Wow I wish my weight loss was as awesome as yours. I'm only 30 lbs down and my sleeve date was August 9th. Admittedly I've been eating more carbs the past month. I should focus on Protein again.

How is everyone else's weight loss going?

HW 341 lbs

07/19/16 - 298 lbs

08/09/16 DOS - 286 lbs

CW 253 lbs

[frananp03 110]

Sleeved 8/31/16:

HW: 310

SW: 278.4

CW: 234.4

Only complaint is Constipation. I do struggle to meet my 64 oz of Water intake like originalstokes. Never had a prob with it before I was sleeved, only since I was sleeved. I think it's because I have to drink it slowly now, but I'm working on this.

44 pounds post op, total weight loss, 75 pounds! Woot, woot!

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Wow I wish my weight loss was as awesome as yours. I'm only 30 lbs down and my sleeve date was August 9th. Admittedly I've been eating more carbs the past month. I should focus on Protein again.

How is everyone else's weight loss going?

HW 341 lbs

07/19/16 - 298 lbs

08/09/16 DOS - 286 lbs

CW 253 lbs

Definitely go back to protein! More carbs cause more cravings for me personally.

HW-298

SW-281

CW-238

No stalls at all and I stay under 30 carbs most days.

[Susanslosin 12]

August 11th sleever here , checking in . Down 58 lbs since surgery. I feel great. My issues ( really non issues just changes)

Had 1 really bad bowel obstruction- 1st time and worst feeling eva! That taught me to stay focused on hydration!

I have noticed my hair and skin is dry. I was attributing that to the really dry weather we are having here in central florida, but maybe not....

I don't feel like I had surgery at all ( except I only eat about a quarter of what I use to) Nothing seems to bother my belly ( I am not sure if that's a good thing or not!)

Would love to hear how everyone else is doing!

[nakole73 34]

Sleeved August 10, 2016

SW 282

CW 225

I can eat almost anything, just not very much. My hair is falling out in handfuls though????

[frananp03 110]

August 11th sleever here , checking in . Down 58 lbs since surgery. I feel great. My issues ( really non issues just changes)

Had 1 really bad bowel obstruction- 1st time and worst feeling eva! That taught me to stay focused on hydration!

I have noticed my hair and skin is dry. I was attributing that to the really dry weather we are having here in central florida, but maybe not....

I don't feel like I had surgery at all ( except I only eat about a quarter of what I use to) Nothing seems to bother my belly ( I am not sure if that's a good thing or not!)

Would love to hear how everyone else is doing!

Coconut oil works great for the dry skin!!!! Just lather it on like lotion.

[lunnah 101]

August sleever

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Hw 260

Sw255

Cw 209

Sleeved August 17, 2016