justmeandmysleeve

I would love to meet more often! I cannot come next weekend, we will be out of town for a family gathering.

My favorite go to snack is caprese "salad." 5 mini mozzarella balls- fresh mozzarella in Water is the best! 5 cherry tomatoes fresh basil- few leaves drizzle of olive oil drizzle of balsamic vinegar Calories: 158 Protein: 10g Carbs: 5g It is DELICIOUS!!!!!!

What an inspiration!!!

The first week is the worst, you will turn the corner soon. I had the same "what did I do to myself" feelings for the first few days. Stay strong, it will be worth it!

I have to say I had built up the pain in my head much larger than it actually was. I was uncomfortable for 3 days post-op with gas pains, but it wasn't unbearable, it just felt like muscle soreness. They keep you full of wonderful meds! It really was an easy procedure, definitely worth it!

It's a great change of pace! 1/4 cup of seeds Calories: 160 Carbs: 4g Protein: 9g

I was thinking carrots.....yum!

It's delicious! I am also going to try a Protein spinach dip this week: Ingredients needed: 1 10 oz container of frozen chopped spinach – defrost and squeeze out all the juice 1-2 5 oz cans of sliced Water chestnuts – dice into small pieces 1 8 oz container of greek yogurt 1 packet ranch dressing After completing the above tasks, mix well, eat, and enjoy! No baking or cooking needed. Prep/cook time: 7 min.

I am almost 6 moths post op and getting sick of the same old turkey/cheese snack every day. I discovered pumpkin seeds are much higher in protein than carbs! They are a pretty salty, but a nice change!

Pre-op was absolutely the most miserable 3 weeks of this process for me!!! Surgery was easy compared to pre-op. I wish there was an easier way, but it is amazing how food will not control you once you are post-op. It truly is a life-changing operation and I am so thankful I went through with it. Hang in there.....it only gets better!!!!! (promise)

If you can sample the shots first, I bought a box and ended up dumping the rest. They were terrible. Stick with the shakes!

Absolutely! I've have surgery over and over again! 6 months and 85 pounds= a miracle!!!

When in doubt, order soup! I have had a lot of brothy Soups since I wasn't comfortable ordering a full meal. (Just stay away from the cream based soups.) Now, I usually stick to chicken or fish with veggies as the side. I love having leftovers to take back to work or home for later. I've noticed salads don't keep very well, so I avoid ordering those. It is actually fun. Today at Chili's I ordered from their "light" menu. They have a Caribbean chili chicken that is fabulous and instead of the side I got a cup of Soup for later. It's at least 3 meals in 1!!! You can't beat that!

I am 5 months post-op and still stick to protein shakes in the morning rather than eggs.....my sleeve does NOT like eggs. Maybe someday.

I absolutely had the same feelings. I also stayed one night in the hospital and was sent home. Misery would accurately describe how I felt the first few days. I got home and tried to eat a popsicle only to vomit it all over myself and the floor. I cried to my husband that only crazy people would voluntarily get 90% of their stomach removed. Buyers remorse was in full effect! Now I am 5 months out, 80 pounds lighter and it was the best decision I have ever made for myself! You can absolutely do this!!!!!!!!

I had a horrible time with liquids and a friend told me to set a timer and take another sip every 15 minutes. That saved me from getting dehydrated. Just think in another few days, weeks, months you will be so happy and feel FANTASTIC!!! You can do it!

That is incredible, my husband has also lost "sympathy" weight and we are changing our lives. I've lost 80 with surgery in 5 months and he has lost 75 without surgery! Congratulations to the new you!

I could not agree more!!!!! I've lost almost 75 pounds and I can't believe the kind of energy I have now. What happened??? I can't believe it got that bad, but I am so thankful to have my spunk back!

Why are some nurse's so ignorant? When I was at the medical center for my EGD before surgery the nurse told "you're going to be so pretty....once you have surgery." I was mortified!

My pre-op diet was three weeks and it felt like an eternity! I won't pretend I was moody and miserable on my pre-op diet, but it really is such a small time to suffer. I am 3 months post-op this week and down 60 pounds (10 of that being pre-op.) It is 100% worth it. I would have surgery again tomorrow if I had too. I feel like a new woman!

You look incredible....so tiny! Congrats!

I am curious also, I've lost about 60 pounds in 3 months (I am 29) and definitely notice a lot more jiggle than I expected. That being said I feel so fantastic that I figure I'll cross that bridge when I get there.

I had surgery on Thursday and was back to work the following Monday, a total of 11 days, 7 working days off. I could have been ready to go back sooner, but I was sooooo tired. I really was only uncomfortable for the first few days, then I was taking it easy, but it wasn't nearly as bad as I had imagined. TOTALLY worth it!

Me too, I stand in the mirror and jiggle. It makes me laugh, but I can't believe I have all of this skin. How big was I???

I think I'll need the same procedure. I am almost half way to my goal, but my body does a lot of jiggling!!!