Fit2btied

Height 5'8 cw 173 down 126 pounds 9 months

Crazy good girl!!!

Second try to add attachments' date=' 8weeks out and struggling. Slow loser but hanging on list 41 pounds [/quote']

Huge difference. You look great!

There are a lot of threads about Fitbit but I haven't seen anything about the Up. Does anyone have it?

If you have children you will relate to this. Sometimes when my kids were little and if the were sick they would want to eat which just made them more sick. They couldn't tell if they were hungry or if they had a stomach ache. Since this stomach is totally new to us maybe we are like kids in that we just haven't learned to tell the difference yet.

I think it was just my body adapting bc I don't feel like that anymore. Goodness was that a testament of my mind over stomach. I won!

This will sound strange' date=' but my go to food on soft stage for Protein, was SPAM. It's a little salty, soft, and I could chew it up completely. Good amount of Protein. And scrambled eggs mixed and puréed with salsa.[/quote']

eggs are not my friend and neither is tuna. It's very hard bc they are easy to get protein.

I would have to agree with Lipstick Lady. Having such a small stomach doesn't allow for you to eat as you once did. I'm only 2 weeks out so the addiction is still there but the sleeve is doing its job. Yes you do have to have will power, but it's so much easier to resist temptation. I have gone out to lunch and dinner at some of my favorite places and watched as other ate bread sticks and appetizers and it was hard. But I have made it through with no regrets.

In fact when I am done eating and feel full I still get that guilty feeling. Then I take a few minutes and remember I didn't eat anything bad for me. It's a good feeling.

You need Protein. You're probably starting on stage 2 now' date=' right? What really helped me in soft foods was pureeing chicken (it sounds and looks gross, but if you add marinara sauce or something to it, it's pretty good!), or even tuna. Try to get maybe 2-3 oz in and if you're hungry later, eat again. Jello is good too...[/quote']

Thanks. I have been on purée for a week now. I'm doing my best to get my Water and Protein in, but I know I'm not hitting my goal. I am not eating anything bad for me, haven't cheated once. I liked it better yesterday when 3 bites made me full. Lol

Today I feel like I did pre sleeve. I am starving and while I have controlled my hunger I feel I could eat everything in site. Is this normal?

I found it easier to eat Sonic Ice or sugar free Popsicles than drink Water. Maybe that will help you get more liquids in?

Could be but I'm not having issues drinking just feel so dry.

Does anyone know specifically for the newly sleeved patients if it's any different?

Hi. I am 12 days post op constantly thirsty with a horrible dry mouth. I have Water with me all day but never is my thirst quenched. How can I tell if I'm dehydrated?

Okay I will give that a try.

Go out and have fun on that trip! U r beautiful.

Gorgeous!

I had a drain and it was pulled before I left to go home. No biggie but very uncomfortable when the final tubing came out.

So inspiring!

I am hoping he does the same for me tomorrow. Good luck!

Sorry for the TMI..

I am 6 days post op and since night 2 I have had Water stools. Like I am peeing out my butt. (Sorry gross). Any advice?

Have a feeling I'm dealing with gas pain but can't tell the difference between the two. How can I tell the difference?

I had the same thing. Day 5 POOF was gone.

Thank you! I am so worried I will have to go back into the hospital. Let's just say this has been the worst 4 days of my life.

Is this normal?

Doc paperwork says 101.5 should be concerning

Prayers and hugs! My surgery is at noon and I don't have to be there till 10:45. More time at home and less time at the hospital. You can do it!!

Hard to admit this but here goes: Weight at start of the insurance approval process on Nov 1' date=' 2012 was - 453 lbs I've always been heavy, about 350 for a long time. Couldn't believe I had gotten that high, but limited mobility due to a serious car accident in 2010 and Depression did a number on me and eating was my distraction and comfort I guess. Weight at date of surgery on June 4, 2013 - 371 pounds. 82 lbs lost in 8 months pre surgery Current weight 305 lbs - 66 pounds lost since surgery 4 months ago. Total lost since starting all this - 148 pounds with much more to go but I'm determined!![/quote']

Keep it up, you are doing great.

I got my approval on sept 19th - via a phone call as the mail piece didn't come until a couple weeks after that. I just called after a week and they had it all approved - horray! I actually don't live in IL I live in Utah. My company just uses bcbsil - probably because our HQ is located right outside of Chicago - in Riverwoods. Have you gotten your approval?

Yes I'm getting sleeved at noon. I had a super fast approval. BCBSIL is great.

Thanks everyone! I don't think there will be time for them to come see me. Also I don't even think my husband will be there when I wake up, which is fine. As long as I can get my phone when they transfer me to my room I'm all good. Lol