mirv550

Ok surgery was done yesterday....thanks for all the encouragement folks! I spent most of the day in bed yesterday but got up every hour or so to walk and do that breathing thing. I am tad bit sore, but the pain medication is pretty solid even though I only used it once thus far. So for now, more resting and recuperating. Btw, I was surprised to learn that I had lost 29 lbs. before the surgery so my wait for surgery was 349!

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!

People automatically assume they are going to lose all their excess weight right away. We didn't gain it overnight .... It was from years of eating wrong. It isn't easy all the time. There are times it is still hard. However you have taken the first big step of acquiring a new tool to help you. Use this tool to buid your goals and dreams. It gets easier and better each week in my opinion. Don't give into head hunger!

Hey guys I've been reading the forums for a while. Lots of good info and help. I spent the last decade going back and forth about having the surgery. Finally was sleeved on 10/8 everything has gone surprising well. Nothing more than I guess the normal pain you'd have from getting sliced open in 6 places. Like I said thought I'd finally say hi after reading for so long.

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.

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

Walmart has some good compression shirts...Starter brand I believe. only $10 or so.

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.

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!

Don't we all...

I think you need a drink. Lol

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!!

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

I had the same problem. It was a good 6 months before I could tolerate solid chunks of meat.< /p>
To solve the problem, I switched out between chicken/turkey/beef hamburger.
Turkey hamburger was the easiest on Frankensleeve.
But I mixed them with re-fried Beans for most of my meals.
Here's 3 of my favorite recipes:
http://www.bariatricpal.com/blogs/entry/33646-bbq-sauce-low-carb-my-new-favorite-sauce/
http://www.bariatricpal.com/blogs/entry/31168-my-favorite-mexican-food/
http://www.bariatricpal.com/blogs/entry/31464-updated-really-cool-recipe-make-spaghetti-noodles-from-chicken-meat/

Here is my before and "current"... I won't say "after" because I'm still in the process of transforming!
I'm 3 months post op today, and down 30 since surgery, with a total of 52 lbs gone total!

11 months out, before 334.9, now 214
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6 months post op 65lbs down 20 more to go feeling great

Sleeved August 24th stated at 240lbs currently 141lbs
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I was sleeved May 6th 2013

Ok. I'll add mine. I too don't have any body shots from pre sleeve. I was sleeved in oct 2012.

Down 102 lbs. in 11 mos.