lady lisa

Holy moly! I'm approved! I just feel like I won the lottery! In a way I guess I did . . . The lottery to a better/healthier life! I just have to wait for my PCP to send the approval over to the surgeon to make my first appointment! The WAITING is the hardest part in all of this!!! All I know is I will definitely be sleeved sometime between now and 4-7-13! The sooner the better!

Just wanted to put up some before and after. The first few are before and the next are after.
Date of surgery: 4-24-12 370 lbs
Today: 9-9-11 264 lbs

I did the same thing . You're going through alot mentally and physically. I hope you have a good support system and remember its ok to cry . You've gone through alot this past week it's worth crying over. Just know better and brighter days are right around the corner. Hang in there champ soon you'll be a skinny minnie and it will all be worth it!

Have you ever considered making your own? There are several really easy recipes available online. Also, I used the low sodium Cream of chicken Soup added sauteed veges and blended then heated...yummy! Good luck!

Just wondering...are there other programs in your area that you could consider? Perhaps another would be more attentive.
I wish you the best

It could be lack of electrolytes, and/or lack of potassium. You can take supplements for that. Powerade Zero has added electrolytes and potassium.

My first thought off the bat is you're not getting enough fluids. I know you said you are getting them in, but you live in Texas, so I know it's not chilly there. You probably need to increase your fluids exponentially. Try G2 or Powerade zero (no calories. G2 has a few). Sounds like you need some electrolytes and fluids. I think we have a tendency to run short on fluids faster than others. I get the pounding when dehydrated. This is just a thought. If you are concerned about your symptoms, see a doc right away.

I experienced heart palpitations and fatigue when I was younger. I discovered that my heart palpitations occured as a result of a magnesium deficiency. I no longer experience the palpitations as long as I take an extra magnesium supplement with my Multivitamin. My doctor also told me that chocolate and caffeine can cause palpitations. Your shortness of breath could be caused by the anxiety that results from the palpitations, however, it would be a good idea to get it checked out by a doctor. I have also been diagnosed with insulin resistance and cyclical hypothyroidism which causes my fatigue. However, other people on this board are healed of their insulin resistance after the operation in which case I wonder if your fatigue could be caused by the low calorie diet. Have you tried increasing your calories?

I had my surgery back in November so its been a little over 7 months and I am officially down 151 lbs. Things have slowed down the past 4-6 weeks but it is still coming off. I definitely understand what everyone means by the "honeymoon" phase now and it really helps to lose as much as you can during that period. I've got 69 lbs to goal and I will have lost half my initial weight.

I knew I could rely on the fabulous people on this forum to help me feel better than I have for two days and to keep my confidence and determination up. My skinny husband's response was "Well, at least you tried." Please know, he is super supportive of me and this journey but it just goes to show that people who don't have to fight this struggle everyday do not know how this feels and how it felt to get that letter.

I finally made it to 199...I've been trying for a few weeks now! This makes everything worth it..

Thank you I had a long journey to get here. I started in Aug 2011 with the lapband at 283 and had the lapband removed in february and then had the sleeve in march so it's been a long year! 3 surgerys all within 6 months!

Oh yes! liquid bowel movements! Lol

Stayed one night in hospital. Was up and walking within 2 hours of surgery. Currently on 3 week liquid diet, week 4 is puréed, week 5 is diced and week 6 to be normal, with new portions etc.
I am living off of Protein shakes, low sodium broth, sf Jello and v8 juice and getting my 64 oz of H2O and at least 60 gm of Protein. So far so good!
Still using my spirometer and walking for 30 minutes a few times daily.
Feeling pretty good. I can lie down on back or side and sleep. Bowels are in good working order
Pain is minimum, but I don't want to rush my recovery. Staying the course and following doctors orders.
chewable multi Vitamins, chewable Calcium citrate and D wafers, B12 sublingual and taking anti reflux purple pill and another to reduce instances of gallbladder stones.
I HAVE NOT NEEDED MY DIABETES MEDS! Sugars are in check!
Only a couple days in, but very happy with surgery and where I am physically and emotionally.
Wish my ticker would show up on iPad!
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O.T.R Sleever: I think thats just what I needed was a reality check! Its a bit ridiculous that I feel that way. Stalls just make you feel crappy no matter how much weight you've lost. I love my sleeve and am so very fortunate I have this great tool. I didnt get fat overnight and shouldnt expect it all to come off overnight either. Thanks for the much needed reality check!

Wait, let me get this right. You've lost 128lbs & you feel like a failure because you haven't lost 20?? Reality check time here. YOU ARE A HUGE SUCCESS!!!
A four week stall is completely normal. I recently read about a 4month stall finally ending. You have done great.
You can do this. Refocus yourself, ramp up that exercise and analyze your diet. You can finish this race.

Go to skinnytaste.com it has great recipe ideas for us sleevers! Kabobs are always great!

Thanks for the website link ... just a quick scan of the site and I found a number of recipes I want to try. THANK YOU!

You know what I never thought that ...I'm buying some tonight ... Thanks a lot love this site .. it has all the support I need ..

Sorry, I didn't pay attention to when you were sleeved. Ok, so for me at 1 week post op here was the typical day:
Mixed 2 scoops of Protein powder (27g each of protein) with Water, added ice and shook=54g
Mixed 2 scoops of Bene-Protein by Nestle (6g of protein) to my Powerade Zero=12g
Drink Water , WATER, WATER
Mixed 1 scoop of Protein powder to water, added ice and shook =27g
I bought vanilla flavored and unflavored Protein Powder. I would also add unflavored Protein powder to my broth. With vanilla I would add Sugar Free chocolate Syrup or strawberry syrup for different flavors.

It would depend on how many weeks post op you are. When were you sleeved?

Fever and pain are commonly cited signs of a leak. They should check you for a leak before you leave the hospital (usually, they do this before they allow you to ingest anything). They will discharge with instructions on "when to call" but a fever, severe nausea, and severe pain are often associated with leaks.
Some people have different signs of a leak, though, so it's always smart to err on the side of caution... if something just doesn't seem right, call the surgeon or hospital. Better safe than sorry, especially while you are in the early healing stages.

Yes, my week 2 was pureed also. I didn't try the tuna until yesterday! I am not too sure about the Carnation Instant Breakfast due to calories and low Protein compared to those specifically for weight loss surgery or heavy training. EAS products from Wal-Mart are highly recommended. Try that and see if you are still experiencing the hunger. Also, are you getting in all 64oz. of liquids each day? That should also help with hunger.

If its gas- walk walk walk. Heartburn, u need to sit up like in a chair n try an antacid that doc hopefully gave you- like a Prilosec. Or go get Zantac n take one or crush one- whatever u gotta do. It will stop. No worries love.

Call that office every day until they can tell you for sure that they have submitted! You have every right to do so as a PAYING patient! Especially an insurance paying patient!