LadyK

Awesome thread! Those are wonderful achievements Things that have happened so far for me at 2 1/2 months out are: 1. I can park at the back of the grocery store lot and not feel like I'm going to pass out when I walk to the door, and I'm walking 10x's faster now! 2. ALL of my clothes and underclothes are too big!! I'm down about 2 or 3 sizes and down 69 lbs 3. My heel spurs stopped hurting. 4. I'm off of 1 of my BP medicines. 5. The dimples in my hands are disappearing and I found an extra dimple in my face that wasn't there before I lost weight LOL, I can actually see the change finally, after so long. I'm so grateful to not continue to let life pass me by, I feel I've wasted 20 years being overweight, and it's finally turning around :wub: want2live, you won't fail! This WILL work for you, be encouraged, you'll start to notice changes, for every one it's different. I'm still having this same conversation with my cousin, she thinks the same sometimes, all of us do, but keep your head up and don't worry, you will succeed at this! Keeping you in my prayers

I'm almost 3 months out, and it depends on what I'm eating. I go by ounces, I can eat between 4 and 6. 4oz if it's meat(depends on if it's chicken, fish, or shrimp), Denser meat like chicken or turkey is more like 2-3 oz. 6 oz if it's yogurt or soup. Vegetables fall somewhere in-between, depending on the amount of protein I have there too. I never go over 6 oz for fear of vomiting, I haven't vomited at all, only a bit of nausea very early on. I want to avoid it at all costs. I use a tea saucer to eat my meals on too. I put the saucer on the scale, tare out the weight of the plate, then put my food on. 1/4 cup is 2oz and 4oz is 1/2 cup and 3/4 cup is 6oz.

Same here, I thought it was just me, I would, before the sleeve comfort myself with food, but when I'm upset or cry, I don't have any desire to eat. It feels like it will come back up if I eat while I'm upset. Keep your chin up, it will get better

That's wonderful! I am almost 3 months too, and have lost about the same amount as you! I have a longer road ahead though, It feels so great to FINALLY walk at a normal pace and not feel like my heart is going to jump out of my chest LOL I'm so glad I got the sleeve :-) I can't wait to go shopping! I'm off of 1 of my BP meds too!

I'm almost 3 months out (9/27/12 was surgery date) I struggle daily to balance my fluids with my eating. Before I was so used to just drinking before or after my meals or all through it. I eat soups, homemade or canned, shrimp, tilapia, I'm tired of tilapia now, shrimp I'll never get tired of. Another thing that I have been eating is Lean Cuisine Salad Additions. It's just chicken and veggies with dressing, I add about a handful of lettuce(3 oz) and I've got a filling meal, those have been my favorite lately. Boiled eggs mixed with hummus but I make it like egg salad without the mayo, is good too. I plan on doing more homemade chili and soups for the winter.

I'm 411 now, I couldn't resist weighing on Thursday and today LOL. I'm down 3 lbs :-)

Irresistible by Givenchy is my favorite, this is sold at Macy's too, but I got mine from Perfumania.

Girl, you find you another surgeon! I am so sorry you had to endure someone so ignorant. I can't stand when people who are in a position to deal with the public act like they don't have any tact whatsoever. In this state we are already fragile mentally and it sucks that this surgeon was apparently having a bad PMS day that she had to take it out on you. You came there for her to help and support you. I'm sorry for the rant, it is just unnerving to hear doctors be so insensitive, I've ran into my fair share when I was going through a miscarriage, you wouldn't believe the crap I've heard...Keep your head up, there are surgeons that will operate on you. My surgeon told me to lose 30lbs mainly for the purpose of my liver, but he also said it wasn't a big deal if I didn't lose the 30, if I had lost 10 lbs, then that would have shrunk it some. You don't want to deal with that attitude after surgery. I would have cried too, but let her know her customer service skills were lacking and she needed to find a new profession if she didn't like to deal with the public....Sorry, there I go again LOL keep searching hun, you'll find a great surgeon, that is supportive and professional.

My anesthesiologists were very nice and told me I would be asleep for the placement of the breathing tube, but may feel it coming out if I was awake. I was extremely scared, about the breathing tube, and about being put to sleep. I said a prayer, and was very calm before going into the OR. No meds had been put into my IV yet. I was pushed in there, then they asked me to scoot onto the operating table, and place my feet against whatever thing was at the bottom of the table, then I had to stretch my arms out. Then they put a breathing mask over my face and told me to take some deep breaths. Then one of the anesthesiologist started to talk to me and told me everything was going to be fine and that they were beginning to put the medicine into my IV, at that second, all I remember thinking was "gee his eyes are such a pretty blue" and the room started to look weird, the next thing I know I heard them calling my name and saying they were wheeling me to my room. I don't remember the tube going in or coming out. Don't be afraid, I will keep you in my prayers, for a quick recovery, you'll do fine

I had Coldstone ice cream quite a few times as my last hurrah, pizza, ribs. I didn't think of it as necessarily leaving it behind, because I will feel deprived and want it more, I just think of it as eating in moderation. I will still eat those things every now and then, just MUCH less and a lot less often. My main problem before surgery was portion control and wanting a "treat" every single day with every meal, and in between meals, now I can put a handle on it. Like for Thanksgiving I had a tiny spoon of everything and was OK with what I had, I even had a tiny tiny tiny piece of pecan pie and a little piece of the crust. Last year I would have eaten half the pie and so much food, and would have praying for my food to digest so I wouldn't have to throw it up...smh. Now that the scale is moving it feels so awesome

I was sleeved on 9/27/12 and my total weight loss from my presurgical testing appointment (9/20/12) to now is 67 lbs. All of my clothes are too big, I was a 6 or 7X in tops and a 42-44 bottoms,and those were getting tight before surgery. Now I can see my hourglass coming back and I am a 4x in bottoms, and a 4x in tops, the waist of everything is too big. I am eating about 1000-1200 calories a day, and I use my fitness pal to balance the calories according to exercise for the day, I feel great!! *edit* Forgot to say, I tried on one of my husband's 3X t shirts and it fit normal and wasn't tight! WooT!

Try liquid Tylenol, or call the surgeon office to make certain. Cramps are horrible, I get them really bad too.

Food lasts a lot longer now, you will definitely notice a difference!

My surgery was on 9/27/12 and mine is back like clock work and did not skip a beat. I started a few days after surgery, right on time, on October 4th, it was quite a bit lighter, but the next month....my gracious everything was back in full swing and back with a vengeance. I WISH mine was lighter and less crampy. I felt like the surgery made no difference in that aspect. I still get salty and sweet cravings too. This month was weird though, I was actually craving meat, even though I had plenty of protein LOL

It depends on what I eat whether or not if I can eat more or less. Wendy's: I ordered a 5 piece nugget and a broccoli and cheese baked potato, ate 4 nuggets and a few small bites of the baked potato. Taco Bell: Ordered a chicken burrito with just chicken and cheese, I only ate the chicken and cheese and give the soft shell to my dog. McDonald's: Ordered a snack wrap and was able to eat the whole one. Fish: I can eat 1 whole piece of a medium sized filet (3-4oz) I used to eat 2 large filets Shrimp: 4-5 medium shrimp and 4 jumbo shrimp, I used to eat more than I could ever count... Veggies: Depending on the protein weight on my plate, I'll adjust the weight of the veggies so everything balances out to 4-6 oz. I use a saucer to eat off of. Yogurt: 6oz Chicken: 1/4 of a large breast (2oz) I used to eat 2 large breast in one sitting...smh Ground turkey: 3 oz Protein Bars that I eat are 2.4 oz. Oatmeal, grits, and cream of wheat starting out I could only eat half of the instant pack, now I can eat the pack of it. One serving is 1/2 cup. I used to eat 2 or 3 packs at a time, now I'm so glad to be satisfied with a normal portion liquids right after was a struggle to get in 20 oz at a time now I drink 32 ounces three times a day and it takes me about 1 to 2 hours to drink, then wait 30 minutes and 30 to 45 minutes to eat. Once again the sleeve is awesome cause I used to inhale my food in a matter of nanoseconds LOL I'll take some pics tomorrow for you as well *edit* Forgot to say I'm 2 months post-op. 9 weeks this past Thursday.

Is there a store or a 7-11 somewhere? You could eat tuna salad, but make sure you chew it to mush or buy a pre-made protein drink, those are usually at a convenience store or a drug store. Good luck! :-)

Oh wow, sending a virtual hug your way I'm truly sorry for you having to experience this. I will definitely pray for you and your marriage. Marriage is something that the enemy absolutely hates and will stop at nothing to break one apart if he can. Believing in faith that the Lord will bless and comfort you during this time. I will pray that God will change his heart. Try to stay on track with your health, and be prepared this is definitely a spiritual battle, but God is most high and whatever the outcome may be you will come out on top of this tumult with flying colors. Read Romans 8:28 and hold on and be encouraged.

Another good protein source in that stage is Greek yogurt, it has 22 grams per serving, that's what I relied on in that stage because, the smell of the shakes made me gag. I still have to break down every now and then to have a shake when I have a day when I just don't feel like eating. Another suggestion my NUT gave me was luncheon meat and string cheese, egg salad, hummus, and ricotta cheese. Some Greek yogurt brands are Fage, Chobani, and Oikos.

I was constipated a few days ago to the point of beginning to feel uncomfortable and irritated, I just had my first salad yesterday and it worked a miracle LOL. I also used prune juice diluted 50/50 with water about 4oz. You said you're going out with hubby so be careful with the prune juice. You can also use a fiber supplement like Fiber Choice or Benifiber, Metamucil is not so tasty to me. Make sure you are hydrated too :-) Have fun!

Anything red can cause them to think it is blood in your digestive track before surgery, now after you should be able to have it. Did they say before or after?

I'm down a pound this week, 414 lbs to 413. and that is great even though I'm retaining water too LOL.

Yes, I gained 10lbs, and about 20 points to my BP the top and bottom number, they were trying to send me to the ER. That day really put it in perspective for me of what I needed to do because the month before in August was my birthday and I did a bye bye bite to Coldstone creamery ice cream at least 3 or 4 times. The week of my pre-op to the date of surgery(9/27/12) I lost about 27 lbs. and I was hungry and mad the whole week, LOL but you can do it

Alrighty peeps.....weigh in tomorrow...*biting nails*

I like this thread! I was circulating the same meals too, and a lot of times I feel the same way, why even bother to eat. Thanks for posting this, and thanks for the meal ideas To add to the list, I also like to eat Kashi go lean cereal in my Greek yogurt. Hummus mixed with a crumbled boiled egg, season it so it's like egg salad, cause low-fat mayo is gross to me. Turkey sausage and eggs Weight Control Oatmeal Baked Tilapia with steamed green beans

LMBO!! I just send this to my sister, because she's always talking about my niece doing this. Hilarious!