DawnyBoca

Thanks - I took two tums- first in a year/. I was worried they would stretch my sleeve

Hi , I am almost a year out and down 135+lbs. I had a tough go as a sleever , but learned what to eat and how to adjust. Along with my sleeve I had a hiatal hernia operation. I thought this would solve my heartburn and acid reflux issue. Last few weeks heartburn has been creeping up again and rather painful. Any advice it thoughts? Zantac ? Milk? Tums? Help!!!

Just checking in : 2 more weeks.

1/1/13 - 221

Today 193

Goal 185

8 lbs to go

Total loss from 10/22 sleeve - 107 lbs.

How is everyone doing?

Thank you everyone. The weight is coming off. It has been 3 months since surgery and down 88 lbs. I had a rough bout of kidney stones a month after surgery. I still have a hard time eating. And will vomit once a week. The good thing is killing me because nothing tastes good or digest well. It all sits in my stomach. I keep hearing it will get better. But I want to just enjoy something that doesn't ale me feel ill after the first bote

I am in too - made my new year goal 225 lbs

TW 221.2

New goal 185 lbs

Total loss since sleeve 10/22 78 lbs

Checking I with new weight -

TW: 212

Goal 4/1- 185

27 lbs to go.

Going4it--

Ok well about a week shy of my 3 month anniversary and down over 85 lbs. my bathroom issues are still there but not too serious.

I still have a horrible time with Isopure- and Protein drinks as whole. Boost light is Ok. I take flu stone chewable Vitamins. Water has been my best friend.

As for food, I definitely not doing great. Most food tastes horrible and I am still unable to eat a whole scramble egg in one sitting. I have fat from a perfect diet, but trying to be better.

Regrets? Still have some... I really do miss food. The social and emotional aspects. And the enjoyment - I would never have list 85 lbs in 3 months without it. I do get compliments which make me feel good but some days I wish there wasn't so much restriction. I have very few things I can eat- and can actually go a day or two without eating anything.

You lost 78 lbs since 10/22!!? Wow' date=' that is my surgery date too - 10/22/12 but am only around 40... What is your secret?[/quote']

No real secret - first 50 was the pre opt diet and not being able to tolerate anything fur the first 4 weeks.

I am still having a hard time eating and still can eat no more the 2 ozs at a time /. Do get plenty of Water in.

I am in too - made my new year goal 225 lbs

TW 221.2

New goal 185 lbs

Total loss since sleeve 10/22 78 lbs

Congrats to all who made it. I am .4 lbs away from goal. After this 1/2 lb. I will be down 75 lbs since surgery (10/22) and half way to my final goal

Still struggling - Cannot eat or deal with protien drinks

I am on my 7th week pot opt and still unable to eat. I am OK with Water (cold) and suffering with everything else - Protein Drinks, Vitamins, food. Everything tastes horrible, and even Jello sits in my stomach like a rock. I even developed kidney stones. Anyone have any similar problems.

Pre opt- 300

Suregery 280 10/22

Current 241

Did u lose 50 in less than a month?? Holy cow! Congrats!!! Any suggestions on how u did it? Getting my date before thursday.. Had my prep last week. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I had a really rough 3 weeks. I lost 20 lbs on a post opt diet. Then I threw up everything for 2 1/2 weeks and finally started to add things beside Clear Liquids

WooHoo I finally hit the 50lb mark!!

I was down about 40-45 lbs the first two weeks and trickled down the last 5.

This morning I finally hit a loss of 50lbs.

Sleeve date 10/22

I'm in! (Hopefully I do this correctly!)

Highest weight: 489lbs

Day of Surgery: 385lbs (10/25/2012)

Current Weight: 345lbs (3wks post-op)

New Years Goal: 325lbs

(Okay' date=' so typing the numbers out was extremely humiliating- so much so that I cried. Am I alone in how ashamed I am? This is an awful feeling- especially when so many others are so very small in comparison! It feels hopeless!)[/quote']

Are you out of your mind? You are amazing - you lost 104 lbs on your own. So proud of you. 40 lbs in three weeks. You are doing great - Be proud very proud. You look amazing

This is probably still not for on the stage you are on' date=' but I made this pre-VSG and it was quite good! It might be something for you to look at once you're in a regular food stage. Also I heard the cauliflower crust pizzas are good too, I am planning on trying once I get past soft stage into regular foods. Good luck.

Where's The Crust pizza

★★★

Prep Time: | Cook Time: | Servings: | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

Crust

1 (8 oz) package of full fat cream cheese, room temperature

2 eggs

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Topping

1/2 cup pizza sauce

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

toppings - pepperoni, ham, sausage, mushrooms, peppers

Garlic powder

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350.

Lightly spay a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. With a handheld mixer, mix cream cheese, eggs, pepper, garlic powder and parmesan cheese until combined. Spread into baking dish. Bake for 12-15 minutes, our until golden brown. Allow crust to cool for 10 minutes.

Spread pizza sauce on crust. Top with cheese and toppings. Sprinkle pizza with garlic powder. Bake 8-10 minutes, until cheese is melted.

Source: http://www.plainchicken.com/2012/03/wheres-crust-pizza.html

Sent from Paprika Recipe Manager. http://www.paprikaapp.com[/quote']

My only suggestion is if trying a new food like pizza, make sure you are somewhere comfortable so if you get sick , you not stressed yoo

I had the same problem and spent post op week 3 in the hospital. Less than 24 hours after I stopped eating/drinking anything dairy I was 100% no maybe 110% better. You may want to try that. I even tried eAting a ricotta bake last night and was nauseas all night. Sleevers often have lactose intolerance after surgery from what I hear. Good luck!

I hope this is not true - I love my dairy. Is it temporary ?

Charchar- I totally relate and feel the same way. Sleeved oct 22nd, feel miserable and regretful. Of you want to buddy up on the side and get through this, let me know and I will send you my email/ Facebook pagr

I was sleeved yesterday. how long does your belly feel sore? Did you have trouble getting your liquids in the first few pre/ op days?

I am 15 days out and still having a hard time. I got no liquids in me the first 5 days and remained on the IV. They said it takes time. I am now able to get about 30 ozs of liquid in. No food. Good luck

Pre opt : 300

Surgery 10/22/12- 280

Current : 259

New Years: 225

Sleeved on 10/22 and suffering. Vomited the first week, on IV - came home vomited fit 2 days then wan able to get one Protein Drink down and 16.9 ozs of Water. Doc told me to try thicker soft foods like oatmeal and mashed potato. Back to vomiting and cramps. Worried dehydration and malnutrition. I hope it gets better. Upside down 41 lbs. 20lbs pre opt-- 21 post opt

Proud granny - I live in Babylon Long Island. I am fine, much better then most, but with gas shortages and stores just getting power back. It has been a bit of a challenge. I am praying for it to get better. Can't go back now. But it is along hard process. I wish I could get rid of the thirsty feeling. And lack of energy. Trying my best. Thanks for all your words of wisdom

Hope you faired well. One 3rd week post op. all well in my part of Babylon

Thank you all, especially proud Granny. Doc and nutritionist both said oatmeal so I tried. Ughhhh. I think my doctor may have taken too much out. He said as wide as his finger now. I had a rough first week, second was better and now this weekend hurt. The Optipure is horrible and we got hit with Hurricane Sandy do store access is limited. Need a better Protein Drink. Just a lot at once

3 weeks out, but pain is unbearable. Down 38lbs. But 20 were the pre-op week.

Just the pain and thirst is unbearable at times

Anyone have regrets? I do, I can't eat anything beyond Clear Liquids, still desire food, massive stomach pains and bathroom issues.