pattimomof3nj

I have these days like every weekend. I try not to beat myself up over it, I am HUMAN! Not for nothing, I got the sleeve so that I do not have to be on a special DIET for the rest of my life. I know that if i am going to go a bit overboard on the weekends, when I go back to work on Monday, I am back on track! Don't stress over it, you are shaking up your body, and it will probably respond better to losing with that! Patti

I had my surgery in Mexico. I just see my regular family doctor. The aftercare for the sleeve is so much different from the aftercare of the band. You pretty much just need blood work to make sure your levels are in check. I think Dr Aceves suggested an Upper GI, but my family dr said that if i feel ok, then he wouldn't order one. I have a HUGE deductible, so maybe when I meet that I will ask for one to check things out! Good luck, Patti

That is AWESOME!! You will be running them before you know it! just keep at it! Isn't it great to get respect back from our kids! Proves to them that anything is possible as long as you put your heart into it! Patti

I'm officially wearing a size 8!!! Picked up a pair yesterday and they fit with some room in the waist! This is a GREAT day, haven't worn this size since Jr high!!! I'm so amazed at how fast the sizes are going down!! I LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!! Patti

Good Luck! I'm sure if you explain to him that you were unaware of a specific amount that you had to lose, and the fact that you have already taken leave from work, that may sway him in your direction. Just plead your case, don't take no for an answer, you are following the pre-op diet to a T (I assume) and your body is reacting by losing weight. There is nothing more that you could be doing. Just make sure you tell him all of this! Patti

Hey all, totally late in getting my update done!! today I had: B- barley cakes w/ pb & banana S- Protein shake L- chicken salad w/ pretzel crisps D- hot dog (1/2) Beans and a bit of mashed taters vites- when i get home water- i'm floating exercise- not today, too much to do!!! Have a great day!!

I used to be a beer girl, but i'm only about 6 months out, and just a few sips and I'm burping like a sailor! So, out in public I do NOT drink beer! My fav drink of choice is flavored vodka, green apple, watermelon, etc. with Crystal Lite Raspberry Lemonade. it tastes just like a Jolly Rancher candy! Only problem is that they go down way to quick! I can drink maybe one and halfway through, i'm buzzed, but by the time I get to the end, I'm totally sober again! It is weird!!! Hopefully by the summer I can enjoy a nice cold beer while floating in the pool, much easier than making mixed drinks!! Patti

I'm so sorry that you are so messed up from the Crap Band! Maybe you will be like me, I had to wait 12 weeks before they would even consider doing a sleeve on me, and in that time, my tummy healed back to normal! I had loads of adhesions, even on my liver an a HUGE ulcer (from stress) that they had to remove! By the time the 12 weeks were up and my insurance DENIED me, Dr Aceves said my tummy was just like a virgin tummy! Give it some time, I gained back 30 pounds in that 12 weeks, but I had no restriction after week 4. and boy were those huge sandwiches good! LOL!!! And I started drinking Coke again. Just be mindful of what you are consuming and your weight may just stay the same! Good luck to you, I'll keep you in my prayers, they usually work really well! Patti

Hey all, I'm back amongst the living. I had the flu all last week, and really didn't get on the computer much! I'm feeling much better, but have a migraine/sinus headache today! Not too sure at this point what it is, it just hurts! So my menu looks a little like this today! B- Barley cakes with PB and banana S- Protein shake L- grilled chicken w/ bacon & cheese D- not sure yet! vites- haven't taken them since last week, they make the tummy hurt still water- working on it, not too good today exercise- need to get back to it, laid around too much last week and i'm lazy now!!! Next>>>>>>

Well being sick this weekend proved that the scale is not broken!!! SN.........................Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal pattimomof3nj..........157.3................150..........140............10

Morning all! Feeling much better today, actually came in to work! hated that the whole weekend and yesterday was spent in bed, will probably be wishing for that by this weekend!! Anyway, here is what I have with me at work for food! Not sure if I will eat all or any of it as the cramps are still going on in the Tiny tummy!!! B- Protein shake, sipping on this for 2 hours now, half way gone L- pured baked potato Soup S- strawberry and some mango D- not sure??? Water - lots of hot tea, makes the TT happy! vites - got them in today, didn't all weekend exercise- not likely! I do have to walk over to the gym which is a good 5 minutes there and 5 back! does that count? getting my own balls for Myofascial Release at home!! NEXT>>>>>

Happy Birthday! Sorry I never logged back in yesterday!!! Hope you had a GREAT DAY!!

Mom is going to the store, and wanted to get me a new bra, mine is terribly huge on me! So, we did all of my measurements, and when i entered them into my spread sheet, I realized I haven't done them since January?. Anyway, I am amazed because the scale is NOT moving but the measuring tape certainly has!! Here is the wrap up with Surgery day and NOW!!! Neck: 15.25 then 13.75 NOW = -1.5 inches Arm: 15.75 then 12 NOW = -3.75 inches Bust: 47.25 then 41 NOW = -6.25 inches Waist: 43.5 then 31.75 NOW = -11.75 inches Hips: 48.25 then 37 NOW = -11.25 inches Thigh: 27.5 then 22.5 NOW = -5 inches Weight: 203.9 then 151 NOW = -52.9 pounds!!! I am totally amazed!! Patti

Monday, how do we keep meeting like this???? I'm still sick in bed, so not much on MY menu today. I did manage to get some toast down and it is churning again! That is 2 pieces of toast in 2 days!!!! So I'm on hot tea and Gatorade, going to try to get some Protein in today, maybe a soft boiled egg!! Hope you all have a great day!!! NEXt>>>>>

Thanks for all your replies! I actually stopped heaving, but cannot eat anything. I'm getting in my liquids slowly, hot tea and Gatorade! Was actually able to eat some toast, but it is not sitting well and feels like it is going to come back up. Hopefully, it is just a bug, but the fever keeps coming back!! Will go to Dr tomorrow if I'm not better!!

Ok, first time in years that I'm sick. I have the flu, and am having a hard time keeping anything down. I'm sipping on Gatorade, but it comes out as fast as I put it in. I'm afraid I'm going to hurt my sleeve from all the dry heaving. Do you thunk that can happen at 5 1/2 months out? Patti

AWESOME Job!!! that is such a great accomplishment! Isn't it great to have the sex drive back? My hubby doesn't know how to handle me now!!! You will make that 2nd part of your journey seem just as easy as the first part, you are such an inspiration to sao many on this board!!! Keep up the great work!

Hi all! I can't believe that it is Friday and all i want to do is go back to bed! I guess when you get puked on at 1 am it puts a damper on the next day! Had to shower to get it out of my ear and hair!!! OH boy what fun, then this morning, she didn't even remember doing it!!! So anyway, that also put a damper on my appetite today! Here is what I planned to eat, I might get it in! (5 months) Pre-B- Protein shake (done) B- tea and UBR (done) L- tuna D- spinach ravioli or fish??? Vites- done Water - half way done exercise- need to take a walk around the building today! Have a great weekend everyone!!! NEXT>>>>>

hi, When I came back from Mexico, the MUPS made me puke my guts out! had to switch to OTC fast, I started with the generic form of Prilosec, I think it is Omerazople or something like that. I used it for a few months, but was hungry all the time and my tiny tummy would gurgle and whine (literally make whining noises). I switched to the Prilosec and it is gone. The only time i have any gurgling and whining is when I eat very greasy or spicy foods! Last night it was homemade pickles! I had 2 slices and TT was singing all night, even with Maalox!!! I was told to just make sure whatever I was taking equaled 20mg per day! HTH, Patti

Oh my, it is Thursday again! this week is going by way to slow for me!! And what is with this weather, snow, pea sized hail, thunder and lightening! All in an hour! Not too happy, want the warmth back so I can keep walking outside with the CRAZY dog! anyway, today's menu: (5 months out) pre-B - Protein shake B- UBR (only 2 left!!) L- 2.5 oz of lean deli ham & 1 slice cheese S- cantaloupe D- roast beef or something like that, mom is cooking for my brother, that means a good meal!!! vites- in there, took them before i left! Water - not so good today, about 36 oz in and not feeling like drinking exercise- not feeling it today! NEXT>>>>>

Hey there is nothing wrong with starting the day off with a BANG! Sometimes you have to do it when the mood strikes and the kids are still asleep (in my case). Sometimes, that is 2 am after putting one back to bed!!! I love that part of my sleeve, i feel sexy again, and want to show it!!!!!

Happy Hump day! Well it is spring and snowing outside! YAY!! ok, not really YAY! So today the group that I work with is going to a Thai place for lunch, not sure I want to go, first because, I do not like Thai, and second, i really do not eat enough to pay $15 for a buffet! Soup and my book sounds good to me! My menu for today looks like this, maybe some tweaking! (5 months post op) pre B- Protein shake B- UBR L- not sure! S- cantaloupe & strawberries D- sliders (without the bun) vites- at home again! need to text myself to bring them water- 24 oz in need to up that quick exercise - if i do not go out for lunch will walk the building later! NEXT>>>>>

That is so AWESOME!!! You and sprout are in my prayers from this minute on!!! Congrats Tiffy, that is the best NSV for anyone!!!

Ok i have a weird question for all of you shape wear users! Has anyone ever gotten a yeast infection in the belly button from wearing shape wear everyday? I ask this because it happened to me, and I cannot figure out what it is from. I wear a take under my clothes everyday, 1 to keep the muffin top in check and 2 to keep warm. I noticed a weird smell (TMI?) the other day when i took it off, and looked it had some discharge on it near where the bellybutton would be, low and behold, my BB was all red and itchy and oozing!!! YUCK!!!!! I'm grossed out just telling you all, but need to know if i should seek medical help, or just use OTC cream!! thanks, patti

Hey there! It has been requested that we add how far out we are so newbies and judge what they should be eating! Please try to remember! LOL, i will try my hardest!!! Today's menu: I am 5 months out! band to sleeve revision. B- UBR and tea (lots of tea) L- 2.5 oz deli ham and 1 slice of cheese & cantaloupe and strawberries S- yogurt D- going to a fundraiser for the boys school, it is at a pizza joint, but i'll get a chicken breast or something. vites- forgot them again! need to refill my work bottle! water- on my 4th cup of tea so that is 48 oz! go me!!! exercise- will walk a bit later (rode the bike at the gym for 3.5 miles yesterday before class!) NEXT>>>>