AKMama

Sleeved on 2/9 and as of today down 56 pounds. I've had the flu for two weeks at the begining of May so I think that helped some. I feel great but can still only eat about 3/4 of a cup of food. Is this about average for everyone else? Most of the time it doesn't really bother me but there are times when I do wish I could eat a little more.

I was advised not to use a straw right after surgery. It's easy to suck up to much air, That wouldn't feel good. I did start around my second month using a straw and testing to see if there would be any issues. I haven't had any problems with taking in to much air or feeling bloated. Now, at 3 months out the majority of my fluids are drank with a straw, to me it feels like I can drink more by using the straw. I use the insulated cups that come with a lid and straw, I have a ton of these. Lara

Was sleeved on Feb. 9th. so far down 43 lbs. I started out at 268 and now I'm 225. Not as fast losing the weight as I would like but I didn't gain it overnight either.

I would love to get an invite to the FB group. I like the idea too of it being Jan, Feb and March sleevers.

Sleeved on February 9, an early Valentines gift to myself.

I was just talking about this yesterday. I have the hardest time getting in my fluids. I hate the taste of plain water (more so since the surgery) so I use the sugar free Crystal Lights. Even then if I get one bottle down with a protein shake during the day I am doing good. I know I need to drink more but it seems like it takes me forever to drink one bottle I can't imagine how I'm suppose to drink 4 a day. It seems like work now drinking has become more work than anything because I'm always thinking about when I should be drinking not that I want to just I need to, to get in my daily amout that I'm suppose to. Plus the whole no drinking 30 min. before and after you eat messes me up because there are times that I will be thirsty but know that I am going to be eating soon so I don't drink then something will come up and I won't be able to eat at that time either.

WOW! You look awesome. I hope I can have these results. What is your workout routine?

This is awesome, can't wait to try some of these. I love that I will now have an excuss to get a massage. Thanks for putting this all together!

I understand completely; yogurt, mashed potatoes go down real easy. When I eat meat though I can only do a couple of bites and I'm full. When I first had the surgery I thought something was wrong because I could eat mashed potatoes with no problem. I remember thinking did they do the surgery correct because I shouldn't be able to eat this much. Yea - that all changed as soon as I started eating meat. Now if I get in 3 bites of meat and a couple of vegies I'm doing good. Congratulations on your success, you're doing great. you'll be eating regular food sooner than you think. I know it seems like forever during the soft mushy stage.

Today is my 2 month anniversary and I am so happy that I went thru with the surgery. I have been truly blessed that I haven't had any real complications. I have felt bad a couple of times but nothing major. I am down 37 pounds, depending on what time of the day I weigh. food still isn't that big of a deal to me. I eat so little that I don't really count calories or keep track of carbs. I do eat my Protein first then vegtables then last I go for carbs. I still have a hard time getting in all my fluids. I feel like I am drinking all day and only getting about half of what I should be. I try to do a little better each day, some days are better than others though. Overall I feel great and can't wait to see what the summer brings, I am finally going to be able to go on a bike ride with my daughter and not worry about passing out. Anyone else 2 months out? How are you doing?

Congratulations, I wish you the best! Looks like you've done a lot of research. You'll do great.

I was told not to take Aleve, Ibuprofen, aspirin or NSAIDS for the first 2 months. Then sparingly after that. So I'm trying hard not to start back taking any of them. I do know that Tylenol doesn't do anything for me so far, other than that though what is our choice?

I just bought this book this weekend. Lots of great recipes and information.

Goldenraisin214, Glad your doing so well, I'm down 25 lbs. so I guess we are doing pretty good. I have been really lucky in that I haven't thrown up but there have been a time or two that I felt if I could I would feel better. So far chicken breast seems to be the hardest thing I've eaten, I think it's just too dry. I love salmon, funny how fast you get full now. Well, take care an keep lossing.

Congratulations, that is awesome. I can't wait till I can say that.

Wanted to check in and see how all the 2/9 sleevers are doing. I know we just had our one month anniversary how is everyone feeling, eating and losing?

Dorrie, I know exactly how you feel . This past Friday was my husbands birthday and we had everyone over for dinner and cake. He loves Thanksgiving so I made a turkey breast with all the trimmings then Chocolate cake with chocolate and vanilla frosting. When it came time to eat I had about two bites of turkey and greenbeans and a couple bites of mashed potatoes and was done. I was full but watching everyone I couldn't help but wish it would be nice to have a full plate. Then when it was time for dessert I dished up cake and ice cream for everyone but myself and sat at the table watching everyone and smelling the chocolate. (Has anyone else noticed that your sense of smell is a lot stronger?) Then we went to town Saturday (We live about 2 hours from the nearest city) which normally I would have been thinking the day ahead where are we going to eat. Now I really don't care because no matter where we go or what I get 4 or 5 bites in and I'm done, just sitting there and watching my husband and daughter finish eating. Sometimes it is hard watching everyone else enjoy the food you can't have anymore. I've noticed too, that food doesn't seem to taste as good as it used to. I don't know if it's because I eat so little or what but I can fix something or go out to eat and really be looking forward to it; then when my food comes it just doesn't tase that great. Plus you have to eat so slow that my food gets cold by the time I'm done. Sometimes I feel like it would just be easier to be on a liquid diet. Don't get me wrong, I love my sleeve and I don't regret the surgery one bit. My health has improved so much and I feel better than I have in years but when food was such a big part of my life sometimes it's hard to not have that comfort anymore. Now I am trying to eat healthier and I am a lot pickier too about what I eat. Just have to remember why I'm on this path and that there is more to life than eating.

I know the protein grams add up to 49 just rounded up, also I do know how to spell it just seems my fingers don't today.

i agree about the smell of the protein powders so I drink out of a travel mug so I don't have to smell it. That said, I love coffee so this is what my husband came up with for me. He makes a pot of really strong decaf then pours it in ice cube trays and freezes; then in the morning he mixes - 1 cup fat free milk - 9 grams protein 1 bttle of the Special K breafast drink - 10 grams protein 4 or 5 coffee ice cubes 1 shot sugar free carmel syrup 11/2 scoops of unjury unflavored - 30 grams protein Total 50 grams of protein Blend it all together and it will make two 16 oz. portions. This is what I will drink on during the day and really like it. I feel like I'm drinking a frappuccino or at least a cold coffee. I tried the Nectar fruit flavors, I couldn't do it. I might try them again before I completely rule them out. If I drink anything with protein powder in it though I do have to use the travel mug so I don't smell it.

I love this site, you can find anything. I woke up this morning in horrible pain thinking what the heck happened. I went to bathroom and discovered Aunt Flo had moved in. I have always had heavy and painful menstruals. I have no idea how this one is going to be but from what I can tell so far it's gonna be bad. What I'm wondering is what have you taken for the cramps? I have been told I can't take ibuprofen or aleve for 2 months post op.

I have never heard of the skin brushing, can't wait to try some of these techniques. I definitely don't want to have a tummy tuck. That I do keep hearing about and how painful it is.

I had a protein shake exciting I know...

I completely understand, I felt the same way and had even told my husband that I felt like I should not be doing so well. I haven't been sick other than when I tried a couple of sips of choclate milk and got to experiment with the whole dumping syndrome. Now though I have tried quite a few different things and everything goes down and stays down ( thats the part I'm really happy about) Plus I feel great. So... don't feel bad for feeling good, that's why we've all had the surgery in the first place was to feel better. I hope that everyone who has had any problems gets better and has the the most success possible.

I had to go back to work last week, like you I was physically ready but don't care for my job either right now so I was not looking forward to it. The thing though that I have discovered was even though I didn't tell any of my co-workers that I was having the surgery (I was just going on vacation) That when I got back I really didn't care who knew. I guess once it was done it took all the pressure off of having to explain my reasons for having it in the first place.

My surgen warned me ahead of time that at about 3 weeks would be a stall and not to worry. I think I was like a lot of people thinking that the weight would just fall off after my surgery. I know when I first came home I was weighing myself all the time. Finally, I started thinking the weight didn't just show up over night so why am I stressing over not losing a pound a day. So even though the weight is coming off slower than I had hoped, I am now learning alot about my body and my health I can now where shoes (my feet and ankles had swollen so bad I had to wear bedroom shoes all the time) which I have not been able to do for a while and I have ankles. I can walk up a flight of stairs and not have to stop to catch my breath. I feel like doing things when I get home from work besides putting on my p.j.s and watching t.v. Overall I feel better than I have felt in years. So hang in there, the weight will come off. Just don't forget all the other things that come along with the WLS too. It is a journay but we are all in it together.