laurenw

I'm 3 lbs away from Christmas goal....

This sounds great!!! I'm all in!!

Sw(which was my highest weight) 252

Cw 218

Cmas goal 210

New years goal 205

I may literally have a break down when I see under 200!!!!!

When I hit under 220 u couldn't make my smile go away!

Oops surgery date was 10/3/12

This sounds great!!! I'm all in!!

Sw(which was my highest weight) 252

Cw 218

Cmas goal 210

New years goal 205

I may literally have a break down when I see under 200!!!!!

When I hit under 220 u couldn't make my smile go away!

Oh and I'm down 22 lbs

Sleeved oct 3 get in 40-50 oz Water in daily but my Protein is on average 35-45

I used my fitness pal b4 I had this procedure done....and it worked good for me.....until I fell off track. I'm now downloading it again to get back on the wagon to getting down to my weight goal. My only issue is bcuz I have acid reflux' date=' its kinda hard still for me to get in what I'm needing. I am doing better than I was last week. My question is, when putting ur goals in, how many calories do u put n to intake a day?[/quote']

I put mine @ 800

What did you eat today

What did u eat to add up to that amount?

I am 2 weeks post op and averaging 700-800 calories a day. Does that sound normal?

Are u on my fitness pal?

I'm 2 weeks post open and had 1000 calories and 70 g of Protein today

Are you on my fitness pal??

That's great

I'm jlaurenwilhite add me!!! I was sleeves oct 3!

I can't see your food log. That's where I get ideas

My user name is jlaurenwilhite! I need people that are about 3-4 weeks post-op!

I've done it with chips & pizza!!!

Think thin bars are wonderful! 20 grams of Protein !! Look them up I like chunky Peanut Butter & I put it in fridge

Hi all. I was sleeved on 10/15. I'm reading about everyone difficulties and to tell you the truth' date=' I'm really scared because I haven't had ANY difficulties. Besides the incision pain and being tired, I've truly had no nausea, vomiting, extreme chest pain, gas pains, etc. the only thing I'm having trouble with is drinking all the Protein drinks. Not because I'm not tolerating it physically but because I'm just so sick of the chalky and sweet taste. I decided this morning to start my full liquids today instead of tomorrow and made a broccoli, cauliflower and potato puréed Soup and it's heavenly.

I'm not trying to brag...I'm truly scared because its been TOO easy! Something must be wrong??? I keep questioning whether my doctor actually did the full surgery beyond the incisions! I know it sounds crazy but I keep reassuring myself that if it didn't happen, I'd have passed out by now and be STARVING!!!

Is anyone else like this? I'm really scared.

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I had my surgery on oct 3 and have had not one complication! Nothing! I feel great. I think what your experiences is good. Wait til you start mushy food... You'll find out you've had something done then! It's just not possible to eat much. I'm loving my sleeve!!

I'm jlaurenwilhite

Well bad news' date=' no sleeve for me now or ever! No bypass either. My band had eroded into my stomach. Took 2 hours to get out. Dr had to call in a gastro specialist to help. I'm very upset right now. But the doctor said he saved my life. I know all things work together for those who love The Lord. I hate I will never be part of the losers bench. Much success to all you guys. I have enjoyed getting to know you all.[/quote']

I know your so upset! Good thing you tried bc it saved your life!!!

Try the special k Water. That has Protein in it.

Ok I'll get some tomorrow thanks!!

Thank you! What kind of Protein shakes do you all use? I've been researching all these different kinds' date=' but would appreciate some tips on what works best post-op.[/quote']

Think thin bars are wonderful! 20 grams of Protein & no sugar low carb!! My fav is chunky Peanut Butter. I like them cold

Me too! I'm 9 days postop' date=' you? I can't even roll over in bed without waking up in excrutiating pain on that left side! I am wearing a binder with a washcloth tucked in over that site to give extra pressure-it's the only way I make it through. I am still taking ES Tylenol every 4-6 hours also. I see my MD on Friday-will try to get some insight.[/quote']

I hate y'all are feeling so much discomfort. I hope it gets better. How many incisions do y'all hv?

Can anyone tell me when the pain on the left side subsides? It's my largest incision where the stomach is removed that the only complaint I have as far as pain is is considered...

I'm one full week out & I don't have any pain in my stomach or the large incision. I don't think I've had any since maybe Sunday so like 4 days out I was good

Four days out from surgery and I am sorry to report that I'm one of the folks with pain after coming home. Not a ton and not unmanageable' date=' but if you hurt afterwards don't worry. We're all (mostly) normal.

I have yet to be actually hungry, but I want to smell everyone's food! I don't want anything more than a good long sniff. How are our other post-sleevers doing?[/quote']

I'm 5 days post op & I hear ya...food smells so good. I'm not in any pain my back just hurts a little

Hey guys! I'm doing so good! I was sleeved on oct.3 I would say the first 3 days are rough but today I actually went to the mall & went shopping for about 2 hours. Now my back was hurting pretty bad but my stomach doesn't. I even took a bath last night & tonight. Just Water right under my belly button but it felt so nice! Wasn't hard to get out either... There is no pain or discomfort in my stomach anymore. Protein is so hard getting in! Water isn't that bad. Any advice on protein? Or things to eat?

Is it normal to feel like a there is a lump in your chest when you swallow? I just dry heaved for the first and hopefully last time. It only lasted maybe 5 minutes. But I did burp a lot.

I did that the day after my surgery. My pain meds made me really nauseated. So I had to quit them. I felt like my incisions were gonna open up