kamrie37

Ok, So I am 3 1/2 weeks out. I have only lost just under 15 pounds since surgery. I have not lost anything since July 1. I actually went up 1.4 pounds. It is so depressing, but I know it will come off. I just compared 2 face picts of mine. The first was taken at Thanksgiving last year. The other was taken on July 4th. Even though I have only lost 15 pounds since surgery, if I look at the whole journey so far, I am glad to be where I am at today!
We will get there!

I stayed 2 days. They said I could be released after the first night because I was doing well, but I was really dizzy and opted to stay an additional night. No complications here.

I haven't in many years, but if I could, I would.

well, at least I will always have someone to talk to.

I feel like there is an alien in there.

The Tapitio was fine. I put it in my chicken broth and it tasted really good! Today, my hubby and I took a trip to the mountains to go for a walk around the lake. I was starving after my walk and it was lunchtime so we went to Taco Bell. I got a side of refried Beans. I asked for 2 packets of sauce and squirted that on it and ate up. My tummy didn't protest.

Yes, you are totally normal! I am a little over 3 weeks out and my tummy gurgling has quieted some. Also, the pain when I drink is gone!

I live in the Inland Empire... Lake Elsinore. I got sleeved on June 12th. You can message me/friend me anytime.

I asked the same question yesterday and got the same answer. I'm still cautious with the thicker shakes though.

Thank you for the info. I've heard this before, but since we hear all sorts of different answers from different questions from all of our surgeons and dietician its good to hear confirmation on this question. Stretching the sleeve is a worry for alot of us.
Enjoy your Summer!

The nurse assured me that unless I down a whole quart of Water in a few gulps, I have nothing to worry about. We can drink *almost* as fast as we want as long as it doesn't hurt. We will not stretch our sleeves!

The nurse assured me that unless I down a whole quart of Water in a few gulps, I have nothing to worry about. We can drink *almost* as fast as we want as long as it doesn't hurt. We will not stretch our sleeves!

Myfitnesspal.com is excellent for food journaling. A lot of us here use it. There is a smartphone app for it as well, so it is so easy to enter things on the go too
To make sure you are getting the right amount of Protein, it would be a good idea for you to use something like this that calculates it for you. 15lbs down in 15 days is great though...breathe

When your weight bounces up, it is NOT fat you are gaining. It's physically impossible given what you are ingesting. It is Water retention that will leave you. Promise.
I weigh every day, and i can bank on a pattern of lose 1, gain 2, lose 3. Repeat ad nauseum. You get used to it. But the bottom line is......shrinking!

Im gonna add a Protein drink that's sounding good for mid afternoon snack! I guess I'm not eating enough - does anyone write down what they eat daily? I need some tips! btw thanks for all the encouraging words!

Haha!! i agree. Set it on a heating pad on your "down" time!! hahahah

I'm 4 1/2 out and it is not as bad as it use to be, but I still do it. I used to say mine sounded like a mad animal...lol.

I love the map my walk app. You can set it up and minimize it and use your iPod function for music or use it in the app.

Thanks! Kamrie be patient it will come!

Do the beers make you feel bloated or hurt?

I know there are probably 100,000 posts about this but Im being too lazy to look. Im 5 days post op and I feel ok, but I know Im not getting my Protein. I take 3 sips of the shake & Im full. It took my 45 mins to drink 6oz's. And I had to keep adding ice cause warm shakes are nasty.... Is there any easier way to get protein in??? My Dr. suggested 50-60mg per day. I only have 20 today

I can't wait for that! Seeings how I can't actually "see" what I am doing, I know that I may miss a spot (I just take it all off since it is easier than trying to shape something I can't see). I wonder if the Dr.s are used to seeing "patchy" jobs down there.

I have never had a C section, but from what I have heard, C sections are by far worse!! The sleeve, to me, was an extremely easy surgery with not a lot of residual pain.

You so pretty not that you weren't pretty on your before pic. Great work you should be proud! Keep it going gurlll! :-)

Dang, girlie... you are doing so good!!