emelia.larock

I was told it would take 15 days...I wasn't even home yet from the doctors office when I got the approval call,...it took them 30 minutes!

Finally getting energy! Cleaned out my fridge and walk-in pantry today, made a grocery list of foods I can start eating in 2 days. Just a couple of days ago I called in for my 2 week post-op (surgery was 4 hrs away) and due to being so tired and the demands of my job (pre/post-op RN) we extended my FMLA til the 30th...now of course I feel better! LOL

I started soft foods on Day 5. I'm two weeks out now and eat most things, I just chew them up until they are very soft. The only things I won't eat yet are bread, Pasta, fresh fruit and vegetables, and of course junk food.
My early eating started over desperation to get some Protein in because I won't drink the shakes. I'm careful and never eat more than a tablespoon of food at one time. Just praying I don't cause a leak.

I had egg salad yesterday. After two weeks of liquids I never thought anything could taste so good. It took about 30 minutes to eat, but I was satisfied for hours. I'm looking forward to yoghurt and deli meat slices today. It's funny how these once very common foods are suddenly so marvelous. Bon Appetit!

Omg so glad to read this!!!!! I've stalled too and I was freaking out! Thanks everyone

Ok point to remember from someone in another thread and I thought that's one for slow losing.... your skin will rebound better whenever you lose slower. That's a win from being slow losing right? Hang in there!

Ah, the infamous and almost universally experienced (and hated!) 2- to 3-week stall! Y'all should feel like part of the club for sure now! :-) Seriously, stalls reek, but they do occasionally happen along. No panic, no worries--just keep doing what you're supposed to do, and the weight loss will pick right back up again.
Congratulations to all of you on joining the losers' bench!

Ok guys!
Yesterday marked ONE whole week since I had my sleeve done and it was also the date of my first post-op doctor's appointment. Of course, I was anxious about what they would tell me but it went well. I told them that for some resin the backs of both of my legs were tender and they really didn't have an explanation for that and that my heart rate seemed elevated, but I am not experiencing any fever in addition to that. I know that when fever and a rapid heart rate is combined it signifies that there is a possible LEAK!!! So that was good news... The best part of the visit was the weigh in... I'M DOWN 30...yes THIRTY POUNDS in one week... I'm excited.

Thanks everyone! I gained 10 lbs it was horrible I can't wait for the pain to be better...I have been up for walks a couple times in the last 2days but I seem to get to a 9 or 10 after I get done with a walk sorry if I make no sense or spell wrong the just gave me some meds

I am going home with my drain in and they will remove that along with my 26 stitches next Thursday I'm nervous about the staples coming out and the drain too

Thanks everyone. I have been wondering. I pray we all remain leak free.

I was just sleeved on Monday 4/2/12 and my doctor stated that after 6 weeks out, you should be pretty safe as far as developing a leak.
Hope this helps!

Ok all is good here, no real pain no prblem with swallowing, great overall. The hospital staff are great. I'm so glad that hardest part is over. Now I can be thinner and healthier. Took luck to all.

Just got my date - April 10!
Now I'm flipping from "Whoo Hoo!" to "Oh...am I really going to do this?" Anyone else feeling nervous?

I am now in love with shredded chicken. Place chicken breasts in about 1 cup of chicken broth and leave on low for 8 hours or high for about 4-6 hours and take out the chicken before serving and run your fork through it. YUM.
I've done it with taco seasoning and also with BBQ sauce...you could add whatever seasoning you like. Leftover meat in our household *always* gets eaten later or the next day!

I have made this, it was a big hit at home.


6 - chicken Breast halves, no skin,
1 jar (about 2 cups) your favorite Salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
1-2 TBLSP Brown Sugar
1 TBLSP Brown Mustard or Dijon Mustard
Directions
Place chicken in crock pot or casserole dish.
Mix all other ingredients in bowl and pour over chicken.
Cook in crock pot on low for about 6 hours, or bake in 375f oven for about 1 hour.
The sauce is delicious over rice, scooped up with baked tortilla chips, or even served over steamed veggies.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ELAINEHN.
Nutritional Info
<LI class=servings>Servings Per Recipe: 6 <LI class=servings>Amount Per Serving Calories: 172.8
Total Fat: 1.7 g Cholesterol: 68.4 mg Sodium: 489.4 mg Total Carbs: 9.6 g<LI class=indent>Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g Protein: 28.3 g

Had a long day at work/school and was wondering what to eat. To my suprise the lady friend had cleaned the house and had din-din waiting for me. Usually after a night like that I woul grab a few slices of deli turkey and call it a night. But she had bought these things called foldit from a company called Flatout. They are little flatbread like deals but they are made from flax seed and whole wheat with-bran and barley and five grains. 90 calories for a whole one which i couldn't finsh so 45. She threw on some of my boars head maple turkey at 60cals a slice and a teaspoon of smart balance mayo for 50 cals. She grilled it for a few seconds in the forman grill and shredded a wedge of low fat babybel cheese and let that melt over it. so
flatbread-45cals, 7gprotein, 15gcarbs
boarshead turkey-120cals(2) 28gprotein
smartbalance-50cals
total 210 and lots of Protein. It was deelish and since sandwiches are my favorite food it felt like I got to eat normally again even though half of it filled me up and I couldn't touch the half sour pickle I so wanted. But I got a good lunch for tomorrow.

taco bell bean and cheese burittos, add guac! lol.. i usually eat one a few times a week, hasnt stopped my weight loss so who cares.

I'm one week into pre op liquids right now, and this post is just KILLING me!!! But do I stop reading it??? NOOOOOO!! hahahahaha

So I ordered an ice cream maker to make Protein ice cream from the egg face website, and while I await that my dad made a new creation I thought I'd share. I'm currently on full liquids
2 tspns low fat sour cream
3 tblspns fat free whipped topping
Mix and freeze
We had some frozen strawberries we packaged ourselves. He was letting some thaw for him and we used some of the natural juices strained out. Maybe like a teaspoon if that.
I couldn't get through the whole thing but mm it was delicious. The best part is that right when it hits it tongue it instantly melts.
Hope u enjoy

Hi! I found out Monday that I will be sleeved on April 2 in Southern California. I was pretty successful with my lap band, but it had to be removed last year and I have gained much of the weight I lost. I hope you have an easy time of it! We are going to embark on a fantastic journey!

Mine is April 2 also! Im so excited and anxious to get this behind me and let the changes begin!

Woohoo in 6 days I will be headed to a thinner me. Yippee.

I feel your pain! End of day one for me and I just want a sandwich and chips! Anything worth having is hard though...we've gotta keep pushing.

I want the tickey thing too...CONGRATS ON YOUR DATE IM JOINING THE SLEEVED FAMILY ON 4-2-12