TaniaB

Cornstarch is amazing, I use it when ever I get the red stinky rash, clears up the next day and if used after every shower under any folds will keep you dry and clean.... Love it

Looking for a bread substitute, great for wraps super thin and only 70 cals, protein 3, and carbs 14... I get it at our Costco, great for using in casserole type foods like lasagna, or making pizza.

I had a spinach salad today for lunch at a restraunt, it had bacon and feta and egg so got my protein too, ate way more than I thought I could... I'm 10weeks out. I eat out all the time, if I have to stop at McDonalds with kids I get the Greek chicken wrap and eat the inside and throw away the tortilla, I've had prime rib mind u only couple bites, shrimp, stuffed mushrooms, soups, many things u can order when your out.

I had clear gel nails and didn't need to remove them

2 months out 35lbs down.... Very slow. No pre op diet either... Start weight 345. Long way to go.

How many calories a day are you getting? I'm a slow loser and try to eat protein first, no room for veggies, also no trouble with any foods, I'm 7 weeks out and have lost 33lbs, don't understand the slow loss, 20lbs the first 2 weeks... Can you give me an idea of you daily food... I eat between 800-1000 calories....

I'm a slow loser too.. Week 6 today and down 31lbs, 20 of which I lost the first 2 weeks... I wouldn't mind so much but I have never been a slow loser before, Weight Watchers I would lose 5-7lbs a week and I did the Hcg diet and lost 35lbs in 40 days anytime I set my mind to a diet I lost easily, just could never stay motivated and keep it off... I have 160lbs to lose so thought I'd lose lots at first, but my dr reassured me I'm doing great and 1-2 lbs a week is what he'd like to see.

I had no preop diet at all, I was 345lbs day of surgery, and no purée stage I'm 51/2 weeks out and have been on solids since week 2, 30lbs down, I've been fine no vomiting no nausea can eat anything in moderation, mainly protein... I like my Drs rules way better than others, it works for me.

I drank with a straw from day one, they gave me straws in the hospital to use, I questioned them and they said its ok, if you get gas pains stop but I too drink more if I can use a straw.

Thanks for putting things in perspective, today's week 5 and I'm down 29lbs I'm happy with that I guess;) figure I'm losing a pound every 2-3 days, I guess in the long run it will be better for my flabby skin.

I will be 5 weeks out on Monday and have only lost 27lbs.... 20lbs the first 2 weeks and only 7 lbs since... I only eat about 700-900 cal a day, and walk quite a bit. I started at 345 so I have a lot to lose and thought I'd lose alot faster. I know when I did WW I could lose 5-7lbs a week and I did the Hcg diet and lost 35lbs in 40 days... How could someone only lose 7lbs in 3 weeks while eating so little, I don't get it.... My day is usually a Greek yogurt, protein smoothie, cheese string with deli ham, and whatever meat I cook the family for dinner, I have a sleeve of steal and nothing bothers me, never feel sick and have never vomited. I was wondering if taking Hcg would help with the belly fat as its your old underling fat that is lost while taking the hormone. My idea weight loss would be at least 4-5 lbs a week for the first 75lbs, hope things speed up I just don't know how it's physically possible not to lose

I went camping at 2 weeks out and felt great the whole time, swam and walked and fished... I've had no problems at all sleeve of steal, been on regular food since 2 weeks, dr doesn't suggest purée stage as you eat more, rather you get full on protein then drink down extra calories. No issues with throwing or nausea.

I'm only 4 weeks out and have lost 26lbs, was hoping for more but it's in the right direction... I have 200lbs to lose, ouch.

Yes had major ripping burning pain from week 2-4. Woke up on my 4th week and pain gone, but becareful turning in bed has caused me to tear it again.... Standing at first hurts but the longer your up the pain goes away. Hope it heals fast.

I am 3 weeks out and still have knife ripping pain on my right side incision, i keep on twisting wrong and feels like im tearing my muscle, last a few days feels better and i do it all over again.

Today is 2 week post op, and I'm feeling real good, going camping tomorrow, been on the go all day getting ready, this first time sitting down. Haven't tried solid meat yet but I will this week, dr said I could go right to solids and skip the mushie stage... I have no hunger eat only cause I have to, today all I had was protein smoothie for breakfast, and small peach smoothie from McDonald's for lunch and 3tbsp cottage cheese for supper, right now sipping on another protein smoothie. I haven't been getting my protein in, have to work on that.... Had no pains the last 2 days, but last night I turned in bed and felt a sharp pain near one incision, been in pain all day... Incision didn't rip open but think I pulled something inside... Hurts every time i stand and bend over. Oh and I'm 20lbs down in 14days:)

Today is day 12 post op.... I felt normal today, no aches or pains, was able to sleep on both sides last night. Im suppose to be on full fluids till Monday but this morn I broke down and had about 1 1/2 inch of banana, went down fine, made a protein smoothie about a 1 1/2 cup milk powder and sm pc banana, went down fine in about 45mins, then got fam KFC for supper, so made myself some instant mashed potatoes and had some KFC gravy, about 1/2c... No problem, and about 6 cheese puffs... I feel I stopped myself but could have eaten more, I wish I was more restricted, I don't want to be able to eat more, I haven't had any vomiting and was secretly hoping the mashed potatoes would make me. I don't have the cravings and I'm not hungry, just worried I'm able to eat to much... Anyone else able to eat more than they thought they should?

I had no preop diet, and I'm 12 days preop today and doing great... Haven't thrown up or felt nauseated at all, still need a daily nap but who doesn't.... My dr said I don't have to do purée stage as its just like drinking your meals and you will take in more calories than needed... Said its better if you try to eat your regular foods and let your sleeve do the work, you'll get fuller faster but your eating normally.

I'm 12 days out, and have been taking my pills since day 3, I'm on Paxil, as well been taking 2 advils 4x a day.... I had no trouble taking my pills, a little hard at first with not being able to take big sips but it went down and stayed down... I took Advil to help with my swelling of the stomache haven't taken any since yesterday morn, things do get better... Not sure why u have problems swallowing, I had no hose in my throat that I know of no drains and no catheter, all dogs r diff I guess. Hope you feel better real soon:)

I've been eating cream of week for past 5 days I'm 11days post op, it goes down really well, I add a lil fat free French vanilla international Creamer, and cinnamon, very yummy...

I have to mention, I started at 345lbs so weight will come off faster at first...

I'm 9 days post op and last night was the first night I could sleep on both my sides... Today I'm feeling great, but if I over do it I get shaky and sweaty... I've lost 16lbs in 9 days:) I'm not worrying to much about getting my protein in right now I see dr tomorrow, my days have been 1 Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup of gardenay soups, 1/2 c of cream of wheat, and a pudding cup, that's all I need I feel, I drink lots and have no problems gulping down water, quiet enjoy cucumber cut up in my water, refreshing. I'm just hoping my sleeve is small enough, I haven't thrown up or felt like throwing up, I only had trouble drinking cold water but as of yesterday cold water went down fine, I can eat my 1/2 cup easily in 10mins, with out discomfort, I'm not hungry and cravings aren't bad, did have a bite of my sons sub and salad, chewed and spat out, don't want that to become a habit... Overall I'm doing good 5 more days of full fluids....

Nope I couldn't keep my eyes open, and have slept tons, nap eat, sleep, pee, walk repeat... Don't get out till to tomorrow, 4 days in hosp... No complications just there preference.

I too was sleeved on the 18th, still in hospital, just waiting to see if I can get my 1/2 cup of fluids in each hr, discharge tonight I think.... Still very tired and week, and gas pains in my higher chest... But overall not bad no pain Meds since last night.