Stacey Nicole

I just threw up for the second night in a row for eating too fast. I was sleeved on 3/13 - 5 weeks out as of today. Im glad to know I'm not alone. And although I hate to throw up its different than I've ever experienced - it's just the rejected food and I feel brand new as soon as I'm done. I need to take things slower!!

I have thought this several times. I have stopped myself. I decided not even to share with my own family out of there reaction so I sure would not to offend anyone one else or get a reaction I wouldn't like.
The way I found out about the Sleeve is I am a server at a restaurant and a guest shared her experience when she did not want a drink with her meal. I am not a pushy person, she just wanted to share her experience. I went home, looked into it, found this site and was hooked. 5 months later went to MX and the rest is history. That lady has know idea she changed someones life.... mine.
Maybe one day I will get my nerve up and help make a difference in someone elses life.

Head hunger was an issue for me after surgery - I had only a 2 day preop diet but now I am 2 weeks into my 3 week clear liquid diet so believe me.....I feel your pain! My brain still wants to eat sometimes, but I have zero hunger sensation from my new tummy - its very cool! I have my moments each day and it hasn't been easy, but you can do it!!! Feel free to inbox me with any questions -

Hello all! Tuesday I am 3 weeks out and I can finally move from Clear Liquids to mushy foods. Can you all give me some of your favorite mushy foods so I can make a list for the grocery store? I walked into the store a few days ago for SF Popsicles and was so overwhelmed. So please help:)!!!

I'm two weeks out today. You will all feel so much better in a week! I am on a 3 week clear liquid diet so I still feel sluggish, but it has gotten easier. The belly gurgling is crazy and really loud! I sometimes refer to it as my alien baby haha hey ya gotta laugh right??

I'm two weeks out today. You will all feel so much better in a week! I am on a 3 week clear liquid diet so I still feel sluggish, but it has gotten easier. The belly gurgling is crazy and really loud! I sometimes refer to it as my alien baby haha hey ya gotta laugh right??

Sleeved today and sore but feeling pretty good. I can't believe I did it!!

Sleeved today and sore but feeling pretty good. I can't believe I did it!!

Sleeved today and sore but feeling pretty good. I can't believe I did it!!

I told the people closest to me at first - but now that I have an approval and it's actually happening I'm really open about it. Not telling others would be a pain to me. I'm not going to make up stories about what's going on with me but I understand why some people do. I have taken on a "I'm taking care of myself and if you don't like it too bad" kind of attitude - I can't wait for the losers bench:)

Does anyone know the percentage of sleevers that develop a leak?
I just did some reading in these forums and they scared the daylights out of me!!!!
My surgeon has never had a leak - I am hoping I do not get one either!
Lack of long term data makes me nervous!

Also from CT - Dr. Macaron in Middlebury / St. Mary's Hopistal in Waterbury. First surgeon consult this week!

Yesterday was my nephews first birthday. It was a fantastic party and he was the cutest thing I've ever seen. I just wish I had been in a different frame of mind while being there.
Being pre-op, I hate buying new clothes, nothing is fitting right, and no matter how hard I try to look nice I always hate the end result. It is as if my brain has already had the surgery and is expecting results! I have never felt fatter - and more aware of my size than I am right now. It is a completely miserable experience!
My process is moving along as a nice pace - and I hope to have surgery in January. Why does that seem like light years away?

I deffinitely anticipated being sad about having my "last" thanksgiving. It wasnt at all what I thought it would be - at one point I looked at my plate and wished I was post-op and Eatting what my 5 year old was Eatting! I didn't finish what I put on my plate - which was enough to feed a family of 4 sleevers lol

I quit smoking to get the sleeve. I had previously quit to have my children for 5 years and had a relapse a couple months before surgery. I started again in June at Bonnaroo (a music festival). Now I'm not saying the smoking made me drop weight. Walking ALL day for 4 days in 100 degree weather and dancing my ass off had the majority to do with it but I lost 5lbs those days. I'm still smoking I plan to quit Nov 1st. The times I have tried to quit recently I have found myself munching like crazy BUT I would rather gain 5lbs or even 10 than do all this work only to get cancer and lose what I've worked so hard for, not to mention leaving my children Motherless which is devastating. Besides if you look at smokers they look tired and their skin wrinkled and ashy.
As far as gaining and normal gains and then drops again I will lose about 8lbs a month recently gain 3 and then start losing again. That's my pattern every month since 3 months out.
Edited to add I have had two 5lb gains a couple months but the weight came right back off.

Update: I have chosen the sleeve. It is the best option for me. I'm hoping to have my surgery in January! Thanks again for all of the advice and support - i love this forum!

My sister in law messaged me today to apologize. I was relieved.
I have definitely seen some people with regrets....they are the small percentage of people that have had the very serious problems that can come along with the sleeve.
I can understand questioning actions and small amounts of regret in the beginning - especially before eating real food is reintroduced!
I am so greatful to all of you for the endless support I receive on here everyday!