blessedmomof2

I was sleeved on 3/21/12....beginning weight was 286. Day of surgery 264....now one month post-op I am down to 238!!!! And I'm loving it!!!!!

My doc was the same way...lose as much as u can. I also craved pizza. I took half a sandwich round, pizza sauce, low fat cheese, and turkey sausage crumbles and made a pizza! It's not Pizza Hut but at about 175 calories--it was delicious!!!!! Good luck next week!

I had a really hard time also (2 weeks out from surgery) and still can't get the ones down that I loved before surgery! But a friend suggested the New Whey protein " shots" u can get at Wal-Mart. They come in grape, watermelon, and acai berry. 42 grams of protein in 3 ounces and cost about $2.50 per tube. They sure have saved me!!!

I'm also one week out---getting in all my required fluids/protein. My energy level is actually pretty good---but I have lost 33 pounds. 22 prior to surgery and the rest since surgery! Hope ur journey continues to go well!!!

I was in for 48 hours, because of all the swelling that occurs. It makes it really hard to get all the fluids in. Of course I felt ready after the first day--thanks to the wonderful drugs fir pain and swelling! But once I got home it was pretty tough for a few days! Wasn't able to get the required fluids in until about 4 days post-op! Now I'm a week out and feel great! My surgeon lives by the 60/60/60 rule!! 60 ounces of clears/ 60 grams protein and 60 minutes of walking per day---no trouble getting that in!!!

I'm 4 days out and can't keep anything down. I feel so weak and drained!!! I sure hope it gets easier!!!!! I did make decaf tea with splenda and am sipping on that! Sure hope it stays down. Good luck!!!

I am taking Phenergan every 6 hours---it helps a little but not much. It's a combination of no sleep/nausea/nothing taste good at all!! Hopefully things will be better by morning.

I was also sleeved Wed! I am feeling terrible!!!! While in hospital I was great! Now nothing taste good---I've tried broth, water, crystal light, ice pops--YUCK!!! This queasy feeling is aggravating me to death!!!! Any suggestions????

Super-nervous also!! Surgery in the morning at 0730!!

Can't believe that in 12 hours I will be in surgery! Yes--I am nervous!! But I am sooo ready to get this journey started!!!

The Myfitnesspal app is great!!!!! I use it daily also!!

I am being sleeved on 3/21/12 and am having a little bit of a hard time also. I am not in a liquid diet but only one meal per day. And the preference is lean meat and veggies....but I dont care for too many veggies. My surgeon's requirement is just to loose a few pounds before surgery. I'm really nervous but I CAN DO THIS!!!! Good luck on ur surgery!!!

I have been thinking about this also, being a nurse on a surgical floor with some lifting ( and I'm a little over 40 and about 120 lbs to loose), My manager took me off schedule for 3 and half weeks( that way I am off Easter week with my kids)! I just hope the surgeon will agree with this---being how I work with him on a daily basis, I am hopeful!!

I start my two week pre-op diet today--don't know how I am going to handle this!!! I will be replacing 2 meals with shakes and one meal of lean meat and green vegetables---being how I DONT like any vegetables--I think I may starve!!!!! I may be one unpleasant person to be around for the next 2 weeks!!!!!!

Right now I am 2 weeks from surgery happening and my doc wants me to drink 2 shakes a day and one reasonable meal. After surgery I will be on the 60/60/60 routine....60 ounces of sugar-free clear liquid, 60 grams of protein and 60 minutes of wAlking a day.

I have struggled with trying to find a shake that I liked also. But a friend of mine suggested I try the Lean Shakes ( GNC store brand). They are great!!! Not thick like a lot if the pre-made ones!! I even put them in freezer to get them "slushy". They ALMOST taste like a Frosty from Wendy's!!!! Delicious!!!!! Good luck...

I kno you are excited!!!! We will be " sleeved" on the same day!!!!

Yes it was very short...didn't have to " physician shop" as I have contemplated surgery for years after I became a nurse on a bariatric unit. Was surprised at how fast insurance approval was--but then again I do have a BMI of 43.5 so I guess for them it was a win/win situation in the long run! Thanks for the support!!

Can't believe that in about 3 weeks I can begin my weight loss journey as a "Sleeved" person! I have already lost 10 lbs so far. I can't believe how fast this process worked for me---started making all my pre-op appointments on Jan 18 and will be sleeved in March 21!!! I am so excited about this journey and these next 3 weeks cannot go by fast enough!!!

I also just received my surgery date!!! I'm so excited but scared a little too! I have already lost 10lbs just cutting out sodas( which was horrible) and sweets. I will begin my pre-op diet on Monday---2 shakes (GNC Lean shakes are delicious by the way) and a sensible low fat/low calorie meal per day! Can't wait for 3/21/12!!!!!!

He states that it just gives added protection from you being able to stretch it out in the long run....its not the same type of a band that gastric bandings get. Its just a small band that he places half way down the sleeved portion

I am in the process of a getting insurance approval for a sleeve. I just wanted to see if any other docs out there are banding sleeves? I trust my doc 100%, as I work directly with him and his patients in the post operative period while hospitalized. I myself am a RN certified in Bariatrics and have heard mixed feelings on having the small band placed for extra protection down the road....any comments would be greatly appreciated.