Tshaunda

I am 7 months out-- You can go-- but I recommend you wait, because 1. you will not be able to try all the different foods, and you wont be able to dance like you want too because you will stil have a little discomfort, and you cant drink! I would try to take it before the surgery or 5-6 months afterwards!.

Hello, So I had a wonderful 7 Day Cruise!! Amazing. So happy I had my sleeve with me on the crusie. Tons of food everywhere. I did have one bad day of overeating were I had to puke but I learned my lesson after that. This was the first time I was around so much free food! When I got home from the cruise I lost 3 pounds tho because I worked out everyday and took the stairs allot. PS. I met a wonderful guy on the cruise, who is now my boyfriend lol who knew I would meet a great guy on vacation lol.

Yep 5 Months today, I know you want to know my numbers!!! Ok 83 Pounds lost to date. I have had some stalls along the way, My personal goal is to lose 100 pounds by AUGUST 19 the day I leave for my Cruise to Belize. Please Pray for me and my continued weight lost. How do I feel? Amazing, I work out allot and try to push myself. 4 Miles walks is what I am up to, it may take me 1 hour 20 mins but Im in it to win it!

Do you mean Chick-Fil-A? If so this is an excellent place in my opinion. I get the kids meal, with Grilled Chiken nuggets, Fruit cup as the side, and the diet lemonaide. Sometimes I do just the side salad which is good too. We all know eating fast food is not as health as eating at home, but the reality is life happens, and socialy we eat out from time to time.SO Enjoy!

I know exactly how you feel! I had a problem with staying asleep. I got prescrip for ambien. it sure helps keep me asleep. It gets better slowly.

My doctor does not require any op diets. This is my weight lost since surgery on 2/6/12 .

I cannot believe 3 months ago this time I was in my hospital room in major pain, but it was all worth it. To date I have lost 62 pounds! It sounds like allot but I have 100 pounds left to go, so I still have a long journey ahead to reach my goal. I work out about 4-5 times a week. Did my first 2 mile marathon 2 weeks ago. I still have not had any bread or pizza since surgery; I did have cake on my Birthday. I think the hardest part, has been with me being opposed with the scale, I weight everyday some days twice just to see. I get mad at the scale when it doesn’t move because I’m thinking, I only had 700 calories today, and it should move everyday lol. The sleeve has become a lifestyle for me now. My best friend just had to go to a buffet so I went with him (total waste of money for me) and to watch him eat, made me feel a little sick, because I used to eat just like that. I was sick at the fact that I used eat plate after plate and could not see that it was a serious problem. I was looking in the mirror at myself eat 3 months ago. Well, I’m moving right along and will never go back to what I was!

I know exactly what you mean!! When i was on my stall i was so sad! But inches is still good as long as you lossing!

Im not sure how to eactly calculate it but for example I can eat one party taco and i am full or about one cup of salad and i am full. I can eat 3/4 of the lean cusine meals.

I began my Journey on February 6, 2012. I have lost 47 pounds to date. I was not on any pre surgery diet that is the total amount since surgery. I lost 32 the first month 15 the second month. I have been working out about 5 times a week. I am trying to prepare for a marathon. Its only 2 miles but I have been trying to walk 2 miles at least 2 times a week. I have been doing zumba also. Losing the weight has allowed me to exercise without the joint pain! In the beginning I tried to do no carbs, I notice my weight loss was slower during that time. I add carbs back and the weight started to fall back off. I know everyone’s body is different but adding the carbs back worked better for me! I have one premier chocolate protein a shake for breakfast every day; I actually like that shake it is like a treat to me. I have a long ways to go, I want to lose 100 more pounds. Things I have notice after the surgery that I don’t like is I can’t sleep at night. I have a prescription for Ambien now to sleep. If I don’t take it I never go into a deep sleep and wake up every hour on the hour. Maybe it’s because I have more energy now, I am not sure. Pre weight loss I slept like a baby at night 8-9 hours and could take a nap at the drop of a dime!

Lol Thanks today is my one month celebration too!! I too am at a stall so We are in this together!!

Thanks For all your advice!!! I actually ended up doing a lunch date with him. It was something nice to look forward to while at work. I told him I was on a liquid diet and just had the soup which came with some cheese bread that looked oh so good. I gave that to him

This is so funny, I too had sugar free whip cream, and let's just say, I was in the bathroom the rest of the evening. I will never eat that stuff again!

I am 2 week post opp and 29 pounds down!!! A guy wants to take me on a date. He was like can we do dinner, or maybe go to a bar watch a game and grab a beer. I’m thinking I can’t do any of that, I can barely eat, I can’t drink any alcohol. I’m like wow my dating life will be way different now. I guess I can say, "" Hey I only have a small stomach I can’t really eat or drink so maybe we can have a date that doesn’t require any of the above. I feel abnormal. What is everyone else doing, maybe I just have to wait longer until I can eat more or have a drink.

I completly understand. I have been off work 2 weeks and go back tomorrow. My Co workers have been texting me and wanting to stop by.... They have never stopped by before its been over a year that i have know them. I didnt tell anyone my supervisor or my HR department. We have a 3rd party company that handles the FMLA paper work in order to keep it all confidential. I told them I am having a personal surgery. Thats all they need to know they are co workers not friends or loved ones.SO since I have been off 2 weeks. I have loss 35 pounds , Im hope they dont notice too much lol.

I get the abcess( boils) under my arms. This a good question because it has been recurring for alomst 10 years for me! I hope losing weight will make them go away forever, only time will tell. My doctor use to say lose weight and you will not get them as much....

The Lovenox offers patient assistances programs for anyone who gets a scrip for this expensive medicine. I am not sure how much they help with because it doesnt start until 2/15/12. But you can just call them. My doctor said I did have to take them thank GOD!

I was aslo sleeved on 2/6/12. I am on the full liquid diet per doctor. I have been drinking powerade zero strawberry flavor which is great because its has ION4!. I also have some sugar free popsciles (my Fav). I have some greek yougart which was taste nasty but it is protien. My protein shake is yummy also Muscletech chocolate delight from sams club. Each day its gets better for me to get the fluids in.

Thank you everyone! I am still following up appears to be no other substitutes so far, ill keep you posted if I find out anything different. The shake is called muscletech the flavor us called chocolate delight. I got it at Sams club for 32.00 for a 5 pound bag! My Dr. Office had a shake for 50 bucks so u saved a little.

Ok so my surgery went smoothly! Thank God. So my prescription for blood thinner was 400 bucks so I left that there. I just can't believe how expensive it is, but I know its super important. Has anyone else experience this ? Any suggestions ? Also my protein shake is yummy, I was wondering if I could freeze it and eat it like a popsicle?

Thank you Soo Much for all the suggestions !! this helps allot

Thank you all! RTD ? Were did you buy that at? Sounds like that would be good!

Thank you! Good Luck to you also sleeve sister.

I have my surgery on Monday YIKES. I am trying to get all prepared. Things I have already gotten which I got from reading the post from beautiful people like you! Gas x strips, sugar free popsicles, Sugar free Jello, Crystal lite and chocolate Protein shake from Sams club. I am super nervous and tad bit scared but Im so ready. Please let me know if there is anything you suggest I should get for the hosptial and afterwards. First Doctor appointment 12/21/11 EGD 1/6/12 Surgery Date 2/6/12