Less of Leslie

I am SO comfortable with my sleeve. I have read that some people are scared or weary of restaurant dining. Not me! I have been out to eat several times and have CONQUERED the menu everytime. Today, I went to lunch with a friend that I haven't seen since surgery. We went to eat at our fave Mex rest. I ordered a carnitas soft taco lunch combo. I ate the "guts" out of my soft taco, a couple small bites of rice and 2 chips dipped in salsa. I was Stuffed and satisfied. Saturday, I was in SF with some girlfriends and we ate at a rest. on the pier. I had the grilled mahi mahi tacos. Again, I ate only the inside of the tacos, tried one of my gf's garlic fries and another gf's crab dip. Full and satisfied! The point I want to make is that it's OK to eat out. Don't feel like you need to seclude yourself at home, embarrased by how little you eat or not sure how to order your food. The conversation and time with loved ones will always trump your embarassment. I am comfortable and confident in my sleeve. I was sleeved so I can live again! I have been a professional dieter for so long (like many of you!) and I know how many calories are on a plate just by looking at it. I make sure to make healthy responsible decisions when I eat. I may have a nibble of the "bad stuff" but I don't dive in. That's the key. Don't let your sleeve hinder your decisions on life, embrace it and let it guide you. HTH!

I KNOW I get dumping syndrome. If I eat too much, I don't get the "slimes", I get the shakes. I get nauseous, hot and clammy. Same with sweets. I can't have sugar anymore. Which is probably a good thing, but I DEFINITLEY get dumping syndrome symptoms.

Congrats!! Don't you just LOVE the little things?!

WOOHOO!!! Isn't that great that you can even wear a long sleeve shirt with it?! I just purged my closet because some of my clothes were falling off of me...Won't be long before that jacket will be TOO BIG!

My Dr wants all of his patients to get an ID bracelet or have an ICE card in their wallet at all times. Specifically for an NG tube.

LOL! It's so funny to see all the newly 1 week post ops posting this topic. I posted the same topic at day 5! Man, the 1st month is the pits. It's true. It will be a far distant memory pretty soon though. It's only temporary. Popsicles were my saving grace. Doesn't help that I am cold ALL THE TIME, but when you need to chew, you need to chew. Try jello too. Jello was on my clear liquid diet so I think you will be OK with SF jello. Good luck. It gets SOO Much better!

The easy way out is sitting on the couch stuffing your face with junk...yep. That;s the easy way out..... to your grave.

So EXCITING!! I would do it over and over and over again! Good Luck!!

I have about 6 pairs of pants (professional style, not jeans. Maybe a couple tops too) that are a size 18/20. FREE!! Inbox me your address and I will ship tomorrow! :wub:

My insurance requirements took 3 months. They wanted 3 consecutive visits with the surgeon before submitting. My insurance approved within TWO DAYS!! I was then scheduled 3 weeks out.

Keep your head up. It WILL come off. There is no way it can't! Your body is still recovering and adjusting from a MAJOR surgery. Be patient. I have found the weight loss comes in peaks and valleys. I want the weight to come off yesterday too. It will come off. Hey...YOU JUST LOST 2 MORE POUNDS!!!!!!!!!! It all adds up in the end.

I'm 2.5 months out. I normally shed alot of hair so I am worried that I will loose alot....Nothing so far!

Looking for an onlilne food tracker and app for my android. What has worked best for you?

I had my sleeve in December. It has been great! I would do over and over again. Good luck to you. Are you thinking about getting sleeved?

Sorry Ladies!! They are gone now! Whew! That went REALLY fast! I will definatley keep posting on here the next time I purge my closet!

Just downloaded! Typing this msg from my phone!! Woohoo! Now i can have VST on the go!

YAY!! It's about time! I'm downloading as I type!

I am soo excited and soooo nervous! Tomorrow will be the 1st day to the rest of my life and I can't wait for this journey to begin. Check in at the hospital is at 830 with surgery scheduled at 11. I am most nervous about the gas afterward but Dr gave me the OK to use the Gas X strips, hopefully that will lighten the load! :wink1: Here's to the new me!