kellyw74

I am 12 weeks out tomorrow and have not eaten anything I am not supposed to as of today. The thought of eating fast food, bread, pizza, carbs of any type really make me feel weird. I have not had a cookie, cake ice cream choclote or piece of pie since months before surgery and really don't miss them! I was afraid in the begining to try them for fear of them making me sick, but now, I really don't want to. For the things I have tried that I didn't like: The only thing I have eaten that was weird for me was YOGURT. I use to love it and eat it daily. Now, it tastes so nasty to me! I was so upset during my full-liquid stage. I bought lots of it and different brands, but I just couldn't eat it. I tried a bite of my husbands yesterday morning and it still tasted like poo to me! Kelly

It is all so overwhelming in the begining and hard to do everything perfect. I am a rule follower and follow instructions to a "T" and it was hard for me to do everything perfect the first 4 weeks!! If you are able to eat more, it just means your swelling has gone down faster than most. That is great, but you really should do what your plan calls for. Don't beat yourself up too much over it, just do what you are supposed to do and you will be fine. I am 12 weeks out tomorrow and still learning. It definatley is a learning curve. Hugs, Kelly

Have you tried MIO?? It is flavored enhancer for water. I love it because you can put a little or alot in your water. It is NOT super sweet like Crystal Lite. I hate that stuff! The Pomegrante Berry is my favorite, but they have lots of other flavors. It is in the isle with the juices and crstal lite. Try it, it make the water drinking so much easier and no calories are in it! Kelly

And that is another thing, I weigh 185 and wear a loose size 12. You would think I would wear a much bigger size at that weight. I am sure some of my weight is my height. Kelly

That is so great!! Congrats to you!! My little cousin told me that he was happy that he could get his arms around me! LOL Kids are so cute! Kelly

B- 1 egg w/ 1/4 toasted Thomas Lite Multigrain english muffin & 1 strawberry S- Boiled egg L- 1/4 c. chopped broccoli/cauliflower and swiss cheese w/ Boathouse farms Ranch Yogurt dressing S- 2 oz barbecue babyback ribs D- NACHO's-6 tortillia chips w/ a few tbsp. taco meat, salsa and sour cream Lots of Water w MIO Kelly

I did not tell a sole except for my husband and probably would not have told him if i didn't have to!! LOL People are just so ignorant when it comes to this subject and I chose not to tell anyone. I think it depends on each person and how they want to live. If you want people to know, then tell. If you don't, then don't! You will have temtation EVERWHERE with food and not just at work. Don't expect people to change for you. You need to change your behaviors! I still make cakes and take them to work for my co-worker's, but I don't eat them. Kelly

My surgeon said the same thing. After the 4th week, your stomach is healed, therefore, you shouldn't experience a leak! Kelly

I was on liquids for 2 days, full liquids for 2 weeks, purees for 2 weeks, soft foods for 8 weeks. I will now be entering my 3rd month on MOnday and can have a regular diet!! I am STOKED to have salad!! I ate some raw veggies today and it felt great!! I also had some nuts yesterday and did fine with them! I love my sleeve!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kelly

People said that I didn't need surgery either!! I am TALL and weighed 225 day of surgery, 280 at my highest. I was heavy, but very well porportioned. I was fat everywhere and not just my legs and stomach. When people learn I have lost 95lbs already, they are like "did you even have that much to loose???" flattering, but i didn't look that big! because i am tall! People do carry weight differntly and I am living proof of that. I definatly look different that someone that is 5ft 2in. tall that weighs the same amount. Hope this helps. kelly

That is so awesome!! Good for you!! Kelly

That is why you should always measure your food. If you do so, you will NEVER overeat. My plan at the stage I am at calls for 1/2 c and that is what I do at every meal. I usually can never finish it, but that is what I give myself. I know I will not eat too much doing this and will not be sick. I will continue to do this forever. Hope this helps you. Kelly

There is a Success Stories section and it is below the Post op section. Kelly

That is wonderful. GREAT NSV!!! And before you know it, you will be able to run up those stairs!! Kelly

I don't like the strawberry Watermelon, but the berry Pomegrante is tha BOMB!! Kelly

I HATE Protein drinks!! The smell and taste about take me down. There are however 2 that I can handle and are soooo good. You might want to give them a try. GNC has a Wheybolic Extreme 60 chocolate that is AMAZING!! it tastes just like chocolate milk if you mix it with Silk Chocolate LIte. And has a lot of protein to boot!! Also Pure Protein makes a ready to drink strawberry Cream in a can that is awesome!!! You can find it at Vitamin Shoppe. The GNC one is on sale right now for $14.99/bag which is CHEAP. They also have single serve trial packs and the cans of pure protein are like $2 each. Try them!! Good luck! kelly

I agree with everyone else. I want to lose another 20 lbs, but if I don't lose another pound, I would be fine where I am. I went from a 43.2 bmi to a 28.1 bmi. I am 5ft 8 and really don't need to lose a lot more. If I got down to the crack-head weight those charts say I should be at, I would look horrible!! Kelly

THAT IS GREAT NEWS!!! Congrats to all of us for our improved health!! I hope it continues to get better and better!! Hugs, Kelly

I don't know about clots and such, but my dr. told me that at 4 weeks your stomach is completely healed and that your risk of a leak is slim to none! Hope this helps! Kelly

That was my BIGGEST fear was being sick. I HATE to throw up and feel sick like that! It didn't stop me from getting sleeved tho!! Luckly, I didn't get sick or nausea. I am 11 weeks out and still have not been!! YAY The worst thing for me was the gas!! OMG!! IT WAS BAD!! I felt horrible and could not even sit up straight. I didn't have pain from the surgery at all. It was all gas in my belly!! It lasted about 3 days and then I got really bad farting! LOL, TMI i know and then diahreah for about a week!! But, it made me feel so much better!! Kelly

Lose as much weight as you can pre-op!! Exercise pre-op and start practicing all of the habits you will have to carry forward after surgery BEFORE surgery. I lost 55lbs pre-op and exercised daily for 6 months before surgery. I believe this is what made me so strong for surgery and allowed me to heal quickly and not have ONE complication. Start taking your Vitamins a month before surgery. That way you get into the habit of taking them and wont forget! I followed the Protein first, 30 chews, and no drinking rule for 4 months pre-op to prepare myself for life with my sleeve. Made it much easier to adjust. Just a little advice to help you with the "other side'. Good luck! Kelly

You can't go wrong with Centrum that is why their slogan is "Complete from A-Zinc" It has everything in it you need. If you can swallow pills (usually after 4 weeks you don't need chewables), get you some of that and you will be fine. That is what I take and I am great! I also take B-12, Citracal, and additional iron& Vitamin c because i am anemic. Kelly

It is all of the gas making it's way out. Eventually you will get terrible gas and the screaming me-me's and it will all go away!! My noisy tummy lasted about 3 weeks. I had HORRIBLE gas pains for 3 days HORRIBLE gas for about a week and diahreah about a week. Hang in there for a good time!! LOL Kelly

I had it too after I sneezed really hard one day. Dr. said I probably pulled a stitch. It burned really bad under the skin and when I would move it REALLY hurt. It will get better in a couple weeks. Kelly

That is EXACTLY why I have told nobody but my husband. People are so IGNORANT and really piss me off!!!!!!!!!!! Kelly