SleeveDreamer

I have lost 41 lbs. and was never nauseated nor had any pain at all. I am only 15 lbs. from my goal. I love my sleeve and it loives everything I eat. I still can't eat over 8 oz. at a time and I can't get in over 800 calories a day but I get in alot of Protein and drink a gallon of flavored Water a day. Take Bariatric Advantage chewable multi-Vitamins and Iron pills. I have gone from a size 18 to a size 8. Please, please follow your doctor's orders for pre-op and post-op diet and don't try to rush things after surgery. Your time will come when you can eat regular foods again. You need to give your stomach a chance to heal. Good luck!

If you are only one week, you should most likely be on either clear liquids or full liquids, which would not include eggs. Your stomach needs time to heal. try sticking to liquids for another week before you move on to full liquids. Don't rush it, you are not helping yourself by doing that.

Please try to follow your doctor's diet instructions. if you are cheating on your pre-op diet, you will most likely do the same on the post-op and may not be the best thing for your new sleeve. Be careful.

I had mine at scripps in La Jolla in December.

15 lbs. from goal and need to tone-up some flab. Today I joined Fitness Elite for Women. Tomorrow morning I will do a Mat Pilates class and then workout on some equipment for my biceps! Can't wait to tone-up! YAY! Love my sleeve!

I would say you shouldn't be eating chips at all at 5 weeks out! I was not allowed things like that until at least 10 weeks.

I am feeling that way too today. My husband wanted to go out for lunch and have Mexican food so I had a taco, which I didn't really want and ever since then I have been hungry. UGH.

Rootman that is great news. You must feel so much better too. Thanks or being an inspiration to us! I too am a kidney stone person!

I only have 15 lbs. to go to my goal, and I know I can do it by Memorial Day! YAY! CW 150 GW 135

I was not in a stall, but almost to my goal, so I thought maybe I could speed things up a bit. Yesterday I woke up and was not hungry at all. So I had a Muscle Milk Light Caffe Latte for breakfast. Then for a snack I had a small can of V8 juice. Then at lunchtime I still wasn't hungry so I had a Pure Protein Chocolate drink. never was hungry even for an afternoon snack. About 4:00 I thought I should probably eat something even though still not hungry. Made myself a salad with chopped romaine and RTE cut up chicken breast from Costco. Never hungry the rest of the night. I drink MIO flavored water all day and probably take in about a gallon a day. This morning I am down 2 pounds and feel great. I guess my point is, if you definitely aren't hungry, it may be worth it to try this as long as you have RTD protein drinks on hand. I always keep them, even though I usually don't have trouble getting protein in. I still can't even get in 800 calories a day, and don't have any trouble at all getting in the right foods. I am 4 months out today and now only 15 pounds from my goal. Yesterday I bought a size 8 pair of Levi Skinny jeans. I have very skinny legs! I chew a Bariatric Advantage Iron pill and two Bariatric Advantage Complex Multi Vitamins each day. May be a great way to break a stall. I will definitely do this liquid thing at least once a week or if not hungry, just have a RTD protein drink for a meal. Only the RTD though. I could never handle any I had to make from powder. LOVE MY SLEEVE SOOO MUCH!

I used the Premier RTD shakes from Costco and never had clumps? How weird. I have tried the Muscle Milk ones now and they are much smoother, but a little on the sweet side for me.

Wow congrats to all of you!

You look awesome! Keep it up!

I am sorry but they are no longer available. Thanks!

I was told absolutely no straws.

I have several Not Your Daughter's Jeans for sale in a size 16P and 14P. I bought them all at Nordstrom (around 80-100.00 each) and they are in excellent shape and hardly ever worn. I will be listing them on ebay soon but wanted to give you guys a chance if you want them for 10.00 a pair. I need to try to sell them rather than thrift them since they are in excellent shape, and I need some extra money to get new jeans, since I am now in a size 8! YAY! Send me a private message if you are interested and I will send you the details on them. Janet

Does anyone belong to Fitness Elite for Women gym? I am thinking about joining it since it is almost right across the street from me. I don't know if just in Southern California or not, but just wanted to get some opinions. Thankjs! Janet

I have several Not Your Daughter's Jeans for sale in a size 16P and 14P. I bought them all at Nordstrom (around 80-100.00 each) and they are in excellent shape and hardly ever worn. I will be listing them on ebay soon but wanted to give you guys a chance if you want them for 10.00 a pair. I need to try to sell them rather than thrift them since they are in excellent shape, and I need some extra money to get new jeans, since I am now in a size 8! YAY! Send me a private message if you are interested and I will send you the details on them. Janet Sorry I didn't see the Clothing Exchange folder til now! I will post there too!

Never tried the soy ones. What's the diff between the soy milk and the nonfat milk?

Was drinking Starbuck's Skinny Vanllia Latte, tall just 90 cal., but now have discovered thei SKINNY Caramel macchiato, tall just 105 calories, served hot or iced! YUM! This is the only caffiene I ever have so not worried about that. Instand laxative for me, and I keep losing as long as i have one every morning! YAY! Love my sleeve and my smaller clothes. Almost in a size 8 jeans from an 18! 40 lbs. down. YAY!

Try sf popsicles and ice chips. Sounds to me like you are alittle dehydated too.

My BMI was 32 and I ony had 55 lbs. to lose, but it was all in my abdomen. I am only 15 lbs. away from my goal. Everone goes through stalls, so don't worry. Continue to take your vitamins, drink lots of water and get tahtbprotein in and you will do fine.

What a great story! It's awesome that your wife is so supportive. My husband has lost weight to since I have had my surgery! I wish ou continued success. You are a true inspiration to anyone contemplating the sleeve!

Irene, what an opportunity thrown right in front of you! I will keep you in my prayers and hope this will work out for you. The Lord works in mysterious ways sometimes. You have definirtely gained enough confidence in yourself to come right out and say what you did, and that is a huge plus! i am so happy you have this chance. This NSV would be the icing on your cake! LOL!

Everyone goes through stalls, so don't let them get you down. You will continue to lose, you are not eating enough not to. How many calories did you increase to? My doctor told me until I get to my goal, stay under 1,000. I am almost 4 months out and can't even get near 800 a day! In my case,I seem to lose more without stalling when I don't log my food on MFP! Good luck!