frumpy69

December 12 2011 and i have lost 26lbs.

My surgeon was dr. Jaimie ponce de Leon at the INT hospital in tijuana. ive had no complications and had remarkable after care through the Grace Guest House ran by co ordinator Lana Humphries. feel free to ask me any questions or concerns. I Had my surgery Dec 12, 2011. and you can get your surgery and stay after surgery for 6000.00 if you pay your own airfare.

Im almost 5 weeks post op and I still get that full stuck feeling! I think its about chewing and slowing down . Im not sure.

Thats awesome debbie! i was wondering how stricked you were with following your diet and how your weightloss has went im one month post op tomorrow and i am down 25 lbs and the inches are comming off like mad if i could pull off another 25 lbs would be faboulous. im gonna start the gym hopefully tomorrow! you are doing incredible have fun losing!

So for me this is a minor success story but i had to share that i had a great nsv! all my shirts are too big ! its been almost 1 month and 25 lbs its amazing! just when you think your not gonna lose weight or your sleeve isnt working it is. your body needs time to catch up when it drops lbs therefore its inches take time. im on top of the world and cannot wait for summer and shorts and tank tops and comfortable! lol we as sleevers have so many moments when we think that we are not losing and our sleeve isnt working but i dont think thats the case at all It just takes time and we all have to remember its a tool to make the change we need. its not the whole solution. but it sure makes this weightloss journey a little less hard! well for me any way. Have n awesome day and week !

i drink water all day long i use hot water it goes down better and it just seems better when trying to drink sooo much

Do you notice the difference in your clothes? for me that is the bread winner. i can get mad that the scale is not going down but i do notice that my clothes have dropped majorly more than the scale. its a struggle cause we think its gonna happen soo quick but really it took time to put it on and your body needs to reset itself from all the dieting. i know my metabolism isnt great since i have dieted soo much. keep your chin up this is the right tool for the job have faith in it!

How does everybody's wait fluctuate. im 3 weeks out and down 21lbs but i gain then lose. i should be happy with 21lbs right? i mean i am still eating next to nothing just thought some of it would be coming off quicker. mind you it has only been three weeks.

i went to dr.ponce de leon and had the no troubles

Congratulations! wahoooo! I'm happy for you! you must feel fantastic!

Welcome! Im 2 weeks post op. you will notice the scale go up as your re introduce food your body has had liquid for so long now it has to process food again. Water is a key too success as well cause your body will retain water if you dont drink enough of it. im no expert but i know enough about dieting and what ive put my body through . if you have arthiritis you could do swimming aerobic it takes the pressure of your joints so that you can exercise without pain. and not to worry you will wake up one day and the scale will just drop. also count your Non Scale Victories like that shirt you used to wear is to big or those pants dont fit the same. anyway enough of my babble take care and enjpy your new life.

Hey how you doin i remember meeting you when we were leaving hows it going how has your last 2 weeks been?

I Just wanted to let anyone know who is booking surgery with dr. Ponce de leon and his wonderful crew, that i had a great experience there. the hospital is clean the staff is fantastic. the guest house that you will stay at after surgery is beautiful and the lady who runs it even more beautiful. if you are booking surgery or thinking about it please private msg me and i will help you and give the ins and outs. and just to WARN you there is people out there that will use the surgeons name and try to scam you so please make sure you do your research and book through the right people.

I did. i have memory struggle any ways but i was totally absent minded for the first week. i would put my keys in place like the cupboard and things like that. i think that it is just part of the lack of protein and vitamins that we were missing and our bodies reacting to almost starving before surgery and then the anaesthetic after surgery.

well today marks 2 weeks for me post op im down 17 lbs since dec 12 when i was sleeved but the difference in my clothes is unreal. over the holidays though i have had a taste of this and that and i have managed to eat ham and turkey just chewed it really reallly good till it was nothing. my stomach doesnt hurt or nothing so what do you guys think am i healing ok or am i pushing it. i can tolerate everything i eat a little and go do something then i would have a little more. im suppose to be on puree and mushies starting this week but i seem to be fine if i chew everything real well. and when i say well i mean to liquid which is hard for me because im a texture person and someone who used to eat fast.

im exactly 2weeks post op and i can eat food i chew it till its liquid. i was told i could if i can tolerate it but to be careful.

i was told no boost or or ensure cause its high in calories. do you have aanywhere that sells ideal protein its a diet company that makes soup and drinks that are low carb low fat and high protein about 15 to 20 gm of protein per soup. also walmart has a protein shot that has 39g of protein it is kind of like a sour fruit punch but you could mix it with crystal light it is about 2 oz so it isnt that hard to get down. i couldnt do proetin shakes i dont like the texture or taste but anyway visalus is a good shake if you can it also has all your vitamins in it.

I totally thought about puttin the christmas candy in my mouth frumpynomore. i sucked ona potato chip and cant believe how much i want a cookie. i think its just our brain is soo used to us giving in its soo nice to seee that i am not unormal for these feelings. thanks everyone. merry christmas.

I dont know if anybody else has this issue. but there is still tons of food i wanna put in my mouth. granted im not as hungry andmaybe im just sick of soup but i just want junk anyone else have this problem? im 11 days post op. tell me how you did how you felt in the beginning i sometimes dont even know if they took anything out . lol

I just wanted to suggest to anyone havin problems with gettin their protein in or don't like protein powder like me . There is a product called ideal protein and they make soups and juices that are low low carb and In between 15 a 20 gm protein in one packet it was a diet I did a year and a half ago!

thank you! i just read ovr my sleeve nutrition plan i got and im pretty normal! lol just was panicking thinking when the time came and i could eat solid food if i would be full but thank you Veda that helped. I LOVE THESE FORUMS

hey i was sleeved on the 12th . i have noticed if you sip and walk or sip and stand works wonders and also warm liquids as apposed to cold work way better. and it gets easier by the dat

Hey how much liquid can you have at a time? It takes me no time to have broth or warm liquid and im not feeling real full. im 5 days post op. any ideas?

I had my sleeve dec 12th the first day was pretty bad for pain the second not so bad but still bad the third way better and the fourth completley better. you need to make sure you are takling your antacid and the meds you got. warm water for me goes down easier and i can drink a little faster. the gurgling is normal. walking is gonna be your best friend so keep taking a little walk even after you have a sip will help. it does get better i feel pretty normal for the most part just icthy where my incision is . but it all gets better you have to think ahead and of the whole picture. is this your first surgery or have you had others?

Hi everyone Im gettin my sleeve december 12 its a dream come true. I am almost in tears for the fact that my professional dieting job will now be no longer. I imagine myself healthy and thinner and im soo excited. im a little nervous for the fact that this is something sooo good gonna happen to me but im not sure without consequence. i always seem to have a small cloud above me but maybe its my turn for sunshine.