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One Month Out Today

I am one month out today, and I am so pleased with my sleeve so far. I have really recovered well and so far I have lost 11.2 kgs or 24 lbs

 

I tried on some clothes yesterday so i could work out size-wise what i need to keep and chuck out and was SO pleasantly surprised that I will have to buy new clothes sooner than I thought.

 

I'm still swimming about 6 days a week and I'm really getting in lots of protein, some days I'm even over 100 grams.

 

I have a few issues with BM but have found a helpful laxative tea, I am still a little sore if I try and lift something I shouldn't and getting in water is a bit of a chore.

 

However, my recovery as been so smooth, I really have nothing to worry about. I really think my surgeon Dr Abdulsalman Al Taie did a fantastic job, my incisions have closed up so quickly and my soreness has been extremely minimal- he went in ,cut , stapled and got out with very little trauma to my insides. I am thankful I don't have nausea at all, or acid issues.

I think I can safely say I LOVE MY SLEEVE!

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Lissa_S

Gastric Sleeve Patients

Wow, congratulations! It is so good to hear a positive story about the sleeve - as my surgery date gets closer any negative story seems more "real" so it is nice that there is another side too :) It's important to hear both sides! Congrats again!

Forensikchic

Sleeve Plication Patients

Yay! So happy for you! Keep up the good work!

MoreganK

Gastric Sleeve Patients

Congratulations! I was one month out on the 27th. I had some rough patches, but am finally getting comfortable with things and starting like my sleevie!

Birdy18

LAP-BAND Patients

Amazing update and congrats on the weight loss - that is so fantastic! I grew up as a competitive swimmer, so it's encouraging to know that you're swimming so quickly after surgery! One thing I always associated with swimming was being absolutely FAMISHED afterwards.. do you find that you're still (relatively) hungrier after swimming a few laps?

traceylynn

LAP-BAND Patients

congrats to you!!you go girl!!might i ask,how do you manage to get in that much protien,thats one of my main concers is that ill struggle getting in enough...any tips?

ho11ieberry06

Gastric Sleeve Patients

How exciting for you! I am really glad to hear such a positive story. I'm nervous about my surgery but it puts me at ease to hear stories like yours.

Smoggy

LAP-BAND Patients

@Birdy18 - i don't really feel hungry after swimming, although I do feel thirsty. I haven't had any "famished" feelings after the sleeve just a few head-hinger feelings that I've talked myself out of.

@traceylynn - if you want to see what I eat on MFP, feel free to add me, my name on there is Buzzyi and my food diary is open to everyone. I typically try to keep my carbs below 30 and try to get in as much protein as possible at each meal as well as having 1 isopure shake a day. I usually split the shake in half and drink it in two separate sessions a few hours apart so i know I can get all that protein in- it is 50 grams per drink so that is a lot of the reason why I'm getting so much in. I don't have much of a problem getting liquid down, I've just gone off the taste of plain water sadly.

lexnurse

Gastric Sleeve Patients

how do you like the isopure?? i've heard good and bad about it.....

Smoggy

LAP-BAND Patients

@lexnurse I really can't stand most of the protein shakes now, But I've discovered that if I add strong cooled decaff coffee and ice to the vanilla one, it is really drinkable and kinda like an iced latte. I have also found my nails have grown like weeds and so has my hair and I'm convinced it is the isopure- I have one a day for breakfast.

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