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catryem

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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Everything posted by catryem

  1. Amazing job Grammy!!! You look great and happy!!!
  2. I know with my surgeon I had to sign something saying that was a possibility.
  3. down 58 lbs...and can tolerate pretty much anything. Haven't had bread/pasta yet though. Clothes are getting looser but haven't seen a dramatic drop in size. but that's probably cause I am so tall! LOL Happy 2 month anniversary all!!!
  4. I had my one month (now at 6 weeks) was told no excercise restrtictions...I'd check with your DR.
  5. I took my measurements last week...haven't checked...Down 44 lbs (that includes pre-op so) soooo since surgery 28 lbs! I haven't eaten bread yet...but far I have zero problems with food. I have to remind myself to eat. Have to start excercising...just got the ok. :-)
  6. I just had my first f/u visit (sleeved nov 5) .. I was told no stomach excercises yet...and to focus on cardio...also no lifting at least for a couple months.
  7. Went for my check up today (sleeved Nov 5) was told I can start cardio...nothing with lifting.
  8. My hubby tells me today... I don't know if I should mention this...BUT your clothes are starting to look really baggy... DUH...OF COURSE I want to hear that you notice!!!! :-) I am down 39 lbs....he totally made my day/week... :-) :-)
  9. My water had to be very cold....tea also worked for me...nothing in between the spectrum though.
  10. day of surgery 305... today 282...down 23 lbs since surgery....and with the preop diet down a total of 39 lbs lost!
  11. I feel your pain. I am a hive sufferer...I will say...since the surgery I haven't broken out since...They still don't know what caused my hives. I am hoping they are gone for good. Good luck with your venture!
  12. never thought about it....oooo good question!
  13. Not scratching is difficult! Argh!
  14. Anyone elses stomach starting to feel itchy?????? (Sleeved nov 5)
  15. Good luck to you!!!! Well, lets see if any experience sleevers have any advice. I am suppose to rotate 'food' with Water....but been drinking more water than 'food'... It's not unbearable...just a bit annoying...LOL :-)
  16. I still haven't told my pcp....lol I will tomorrow when I make my follow up appointment with him.. Best of luck to you!!
  17. Just very thirsty...I feel like I want to chug a gallon of Water, which I don't do cause I know it would hurt...but I can't quench my thirst... Any suggestions...
  18. In western suburbs, sleeved nov 5, by Dr. Rantis.
  19. A while ago I saw a group for tall sleevers...but can't find it anymore...they had a FB page and everything....anyone know where I can find them? Thanks!!
  20. Thanks for replying, ladies!...I want to look at the scale everyday!!! LOL I already don't believe the number I see, and its only been about 2 weeks! OOO good call on the measurements...I should do that too...GOOD IDEA
  21. I hear ya! I was in the hospital for 5 days... Glad you are home and recovering!!
  22. How often do you all jump on the scale?? What milestones are you taking updated pictures? I took on day of surgery...and am trying to stay away from the scale until my follow-up appointment on 11/26. Thanks! Beth
  23. Thanks! Going to try body pillow tonight.

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