mirv550

None of this is impossible but things will not be normal....you have to just put that in your head, and make things work. Pastas and breads are part of why we got big to begin with. Stick to proteins, veggies/fruits, and dairy....slowly add breads and pastas back in. Best of luck!

Everyone has a different experience with the sleeve is what I have been seeing. I have not had any problems since being put back on regular food. I know I cannot eat as much, and I just eat until I am satisfied. I do have to contantly remind myself to eat slowly. I am now trying to stay away from carbs unless they come from fruits and veggies. I am going with the meat, dairy and veggie/fruits for now. The weird thing is that I want hot sauce on everything I eat now...lol!

Great post! I see some of the same pitfalls with myself, and I am working on that. I am finding ways to be better, and so far not doing to bad...The Iron Sleeve lives up to it's name, and it's funny I actually want spicy foods now..hot sauce on everything almost...lol

Welcome to the party! Super group of folks here....so don't hesitate to ask questions or look for advice.

Thanks for all the input folks..my neighbour is also helping me research this and he is a bike specialist. I don't want to spend too much as I don't know if I will like it or not.

Hey folks, I have toying with the idea of biking some here and there as another form of exercise. Who has done this as well, and what equipment did you guys use. Thanks, Mirv550

Honestly, this is why I went looking for an all guys group to talk in....seemed like too much drama in other forums. This is good information and I am glad to know it's normal! Ok enough mushy stuff..lol!

Would love to hear from more folks...I was recently sleeved on 09/11, and was wondering what I had to look forward to as far as excess skin. I have already lost 50 lbs. (30 pre-op, and 20+post), so I know the weight is coming off fast.

Keep at it...this is a tool to help get to a new and healther you! There is nothing magic about it, and slow weightloss gives you time to adjust to your new body...so take it slow and easy because it wins the race!

9/11/15 for me...doing great, and feeling fine! I can't wait to do more!!

This is funny because my wife and I were starting to ask the same thing...lol! My surgery was on 09/11/2015, and I had one day of grogginess and laziness and took 1/2 a dose of they pain meds. The next night I took my regular dose, and slept my 6 hours with no issues,and have not really stopped since then. I mean I finished up my liquid diet on 09/17, and 09/18 I went to phase 2 which I will be until my 6th week. I am keeping it to meats, cheese, yogurts, Beans, eggs, and wheat thins...but hot sauce or spicy foods are no problem at all....veggies are harder to get in but I work them in as well. I can tell from the weight loss that I am on the right path though...how messed up would it be to be the placibo sleeve...lol

Great job and you look great! Have fantastic vacation and tell the haters to put down the Haterade!

I just bought some new soft chewables from Walgreens. The name of the product is U-Be-Livin-Smart General Health. These are made with fruits and whey Protein. It has about the same as the Bariatric Advantage ones, and taste a lot better! It does have 2g of carbs but also 2g of protein. If can take a picutre of the box later and add it I will, but this will work in the meantime: http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/u-be-livin-smart-general-health-dietary-supplement-chews/ID=prod6263786-product

It does me good to read this post! I am only 12 days post op, and was cleared last Thursday for the next level of food after the all liquid diet. I can have soft Proteins (moist chicken) deli meats, any cooked veggies, scrambled eggs, oatmeal, wheat thins, Beans, shakes....you guys know the drill! So for I have not found anything I cannot handle, and I am seeing pretty good results on the scales. I eat my 5 or 6 times a day, and don't feel like I am missing anything...well, except steak...lol. I can take small gulps of Water, but staying away from most other drinks except coffee. I will ask for advice on chewable vitamans cause those Bariatric Advantage ones stink! OH and exercise.....I have been walking but only about a mile or so a day....need more movement but not at run weight yet.

Yeah I have not had any (knock on wood) issues with my stomach either. I am 11 days out of surgery and only cleared for soft Proteins, Beans, shakes, deli meat....but it's working and I am not that hungry. I just have to make my self eat so I get my proteins in.