Sleeving into success

Let me try again! HAHA
I am 9 months post op and I have chosen not to tell many people. This has worked so far, because I have put a lot of effort in at my gym an with my personal trainer. You can keep this secret. If someone says something to you about the amount you eat, you can simply say your not feeling well, your husband has a nice dinner cooking, or even reject the cupcake and say that you don't want to spoil a further meal. The bottom line to remember In this is that you DON'T have to explain Anything you don't want to to anyone you don't want to.
It has only been recently that people have asked how I did it, and I reply a strict diet and a strict exercise schedule, and they are content with that !

Let me try again! HAHA
I am 9 months post op and I have chosen not to tell many people. This has worked so far, because I have put a lot of effort in at my gym an with my personal trainer. You can keep this secret. If someone says something to you about the amount you eat, you can simply say your not feeling well, your husband has a nice dinner cooking, or even reject the cupcake and say that you don't want to spoil a further meal. The bottom line to remember In this is that you DON'T have to explain Anything you don't want to to anyone you don't want to.
It has only been recently that people have asked how I did it, and I reply a strict diet and a strict exercise schedule, and they are content with that !

I am 9 months post op and I have not told mant of friends.

I just wanted to tell you, as I read your story it was like reading my journal! I think this is a great rendition of what to expect on the operation week!

A headache is a main sign of dehydration. Also, being sick to your stomach, and even vomiting, are signs of dehydration. (weird I know!) make sure you are forcing fluids. Even of its just Water or crystal light. Fluids are your best friend!

Just tell him that you had stomach surgery a while back, and you're under doctor's orders to eat very small portion sizes. That's the truth, and it should get him off your back.
You can assure him that you're perfectly healthy on small portions, given that you're probably eating more frequently, and that you're being careful with your Vitamins and Water. And thank him for his concern :sad0:

She may be on to something here because I didnt cheat on my pre-op either and was walking as soon as I got out of the hospital too and had no issues. So maybe this will do the trick =)

Hello! I had my surgery and I was ready to go back to work a week later. My job was mostly desk work, but the stairs up to my office were a task for a few weeks, and I also had to be very careful around my clients. I went back to work after 10 days. If you follow everything to the T, you will have better success, starting with your preop diet. My surgeon says that part if the reason I recovered so quickly was because I never cheated on pre-op, and because as soon as I got home I started walking. It was just a small distance, and I turned around when pain came. But he says that really sped up my recovery! Happy sleeping!

Hello! I had my surgery and I was ready to go back to work a week later. My job was mostly desk work, but the stairs up to my office were a task for a few weeks, and I also had to be very careful around my clients. I went back to work after 10 days. If you follow everything to the T, you will have better success, starting with your preop diet. My surgeon says that part if the reason I recovered so quickly was because I never cheated on pre-op, and because as soon as I got home I started walking. It was just a small distance, and I turned around when pain came. But he says that really sped up my recovery! Happy sleeping!

You may want to try and drink as much Protein Shake as possible since Protein will give you energy. I found premium Protein Shakes, 30 g protein for the 11 oz shake instead of Adkins that only has 10 g protein. Good luck, it will get better.

All my boyfriends sweaters were too small :-(
I bet my husband grumbles this winter when I steal all his clothes lol.

So proud of myself. It has been a little over 4 months since I had my sleeve and I have officially lost 105 lbs!!
Before surgery
After 4 months of busting my tail and working super hard:

Before surgery:

And now!

These were actually taken abt a month ago! It's amazing what empowering yourself can do!

So proud of myself. It has been a little over 4 months since I had my sleeve and I have officially lost 105 lbs!!
Before surgery
After 4 months of busting my tail and working super hard:

Before surgery:

And now!

These were actually taken abt a month ago! It's amazing what empowering yourself can do!

When using a public restroom, I won't have to stand on the toilet to get the door open and closed.

7 weeks out and down 42 pounds.. Your doing great

Amanda, You're in the right place to get lots of support. Perhaps you could take some of the info here back to your doctors and it will help the next 1,000 patients they sleeve!
GNC will take back any product that you don't like, FYI. Even if you've opened it. I take a Centrum chewable every day (two while I was on liquids and mushies). I buy mine at the Walgreens here because they have B1G1 sales regularly.
Good luck on your journey!!

OK....it's day 16 and I REALLY can drink more now!!! Yessss!!!! I'm feeling much better today. I can tell my sleeve is expanding some!
Thanks for the motivation guys...

Congratulations on every single one of those and the many many little things that you discover every day!!! How awesome for you. Thanks for sharing...you probably remember all the inspirational messages you have feasted on and now, you are one for us!!