Kim Ster

liquids and solids feel different, you will fill fast on solids....dont worry!

Well grab the bull by the horns, get back on the wagon, you havent gained enough to freak out. Just go back to the basics......protein first, eating slow, you know the drill. You are only human.....and imperfect. If you let it go farther then you could be in real trouble, nip it now!
You got this!

Well grab the bull by the horns, get back on the wagon, you havent gained enough to freak out. Just go back to the basics......protein first, eating slow, you know the drill. You are only human.....and imperfect. If you let it go farther then you could be in real trouble, nip it now!
You got this!

Well grab the bull by the horns, get back on the wagon, you havent gained enough to freak out. Just go back to the basics......protein first, eating slow, you know the drill. You are only human.....and imperfect. If you let it go farther then you could be in real trouble, nip it now!
You got this!

Really.........I would be jumping for joy knowing that you dont need food anymore as a crutch......and you will be at a normal weight soon....dont be sad about used to be's; be happy about the NEW and improved you! THERE'S NO CRYING IN WEIGHT LOSS.........LOL.

Really.........I would be jumping for joy knowing that you dont need food anymore as a crutch......and you will be at a normal weight soon....dont be sad about used to be's; be happy about the NEW and improved you! THERE'S NO CRYING IN WEIGHT LOSS.........LOL.

Really.........I would be jumping for joy knowing that you dont need food anymore as a crutch......and you will be at a normal weight soon....dont be sad about used to be's; be happy about the NEW and improved you! THERE'S NO CRYING IN WEIGHT LOSS.........LOL.

Really.........I would be jumping for joy knowing that you dont need food anymore as a crutch......and you will be at a normal weight soon....dont be sad about used to be's; be happy about the NEW and improved you! THERE'S NO CRYING IN WEIGHT LOSS.........LOL.

Well grab the bull by the horns, get back on the wagon, you havent gained enough to freak out. Just go back to the basics......protein first, eating slow, you know the drill. You are only human.....and imperfect. If you let it go farther then you could be in real trouble, nip it now!
You got this!

Celebrate ens and or Gummy chews, B12 drps Calcium chews.....need to get some biotin!

Surgery November 5th, I am eating the cambells bisque Soups in the box, Jello, pudding, shakes, mashed potatoes, pudding coolwhip, cream of wheat, Isopure, gatorade all low cal and sugar free.< /p>
as far as shakes, I use Celebrate, Unjury and nectar. Nectar is the bomb, it changes it up because its fruity flavors....very good. Had a pina coloda yesterday.......

Well grab the bull by the horns, get back on the wagon, you havent gained enough to freak out. Just go back to the basics......protein first, eating slow, you know the drill. You are only human.....and imperfect. If you let it go farther then you could be in real trouble, nip it now!
You got this!

Well grab the bull by the horns, get back on the wagon, you havent gained enough to freak out. Just go back to the basics......protein first, eating slow, you know the drill. You are only human.....and imperfect. If you let it go farther then you could be in real trouble, nip it now!
You got this!

Hi, I am an Election Day Sleever, I think I am doing well. I have been walking everyday, cleaning and cooking. Pain is minimal...went to a huge craft show 2 days ago..going to the mall today. Getting in 50-60 oz of Water, I know I need more. yesterday close to 100 grams of Protein, I mix it in everything plus Isopure protein water (reason I am going to the mall) I do get hunger pangs.....I cant wait to eat a huge spoon full of Pasta and have a glass of wine.

Hi Kim and Election Day Sleevers,
I am a Nov 6- Election Day Sleever. I have not been on any pain meds, During my hospital stay the general anesthesia and pain meds were making me throw up and I have no belly pain at all. The day I was to come home I was able to keep down liquids. I hate anything cold i can only tolerate warm and hot fluids. I hate anything with a fruity taste. Everything I like prior to sugar I can't stand. I was a sweets eater and even some sugar free products are to much for me. I love chicken broth with a little bit of seasoning.
I am shocked you tried mash potatoes...I tried unsweetened applesauce with my Vitamins and it felt like razors in my stomach. I can not tolerate any dairy at all...
I am planning on going back to work maybe the week of Thanksgiving. I only do minor cleaning at my home which is not normally the case. ( Before I went in for surgery I did a super major clean).
I found 2 Protein Shakes I like and plan on trying new recipes with them so I don't get bored with the taste.
My bandages came off and the scabs are so itchy but I am done 16lbs and every morning when I wake up it feels like Christmas. The first thing I do is look in my full length mirror then weigh myself. I hope by the end of November I am in the 100's and can begin to tone my body.
God Bless you with your journey!

Thats great to hear....getting sleeved in the Morn........

Hi fellow sleevers.............you can't scare me. ha ha ha I know the risk is only like 1%, but I have lost 5 siblings and my mom to massive heart attacks, had open heart surgery myself (4 yrs. ago - no symptoms - found it on a stress test - lost another sister 2 days before my surgery - yep, the big HA), my body constantly produces kidney stones (a kidney disease), so I pass at least a few stones a month, and I had a hip replacement last August. So you know what........bring it on!!!!!!

I am scheduled for surgery November 6th. My biggest fear is complications......I have had spine surgery and a hysterectomy so I am no stranger to PAIN....the thought of a complication just freaks me out. I found this on an obesity surgical center's website in the patient info section. I brought me comfort....
Possible Complications
Gastric Sleeve (gastrectomy) complications are relatively rare and when they occur most likely it is during or very shortly after the procedure. These are generally not life threatening and can be managed safely either surgically or non-surgically.
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Mine is Sleevie Nicks too.......hmmmmm I may have to rename it........Maybe Sleeve Mcqueen....LOL

I am scheduled for surgery November 6th. My biggest fear is complications......I have had spine surgery and a hysterectomy so I am no stranger to PAIN....the thought of a complication just freaks me out. I found this on an obesity surgical center's website in the patient info section. I brought me comfort....
Possible Complications
Gastric Sleeve (gastrectomy) complications are relatively rare and when they occur most likely it is during or very shortly after the procedure. These are generally not life threatening and can be managed safely either surgically or non-surgically.
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I had some mild discomfort. I took the pain meds they sent me home with especially at night. The most pain was getting out of bed or getting out of a chair. It was tolerable and well worth having since I am on the road to healt!!

I'm 4 days out and I can legitimately say I had not had any real pain from the surgery. I have had a fair amount of discomfort (feeling crazy bloated, being stiff, a couple of moments of nausea) but I really really thought it was going to hurt, and for me at least it really really hasn't.

I am scheduled for surgery November 6th. My biggest fear is complications......I have had spine surgery and a hysterectomy so I am no stranger to PAIN....the thought of a complication just freaks me out. I found this on an obesity surgical center's website in the patient info section. I brought me comfort....
Possible Complications
Gastric Sleeve (gastrectomy) complications are relatively rare and when they occur most likely it is during or very shortly after the procedure. These are generally not life threatening and can be managed safely either surgically or non-surgically.
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Complications can happen with any procedure and are just par for the course, but it is a very small chance (less than 3%) that something will happen. I had the procedure done a little over 4 weeks ago - not a single complication, healed up beautifully, down 23 pounds and feeling AWESOME!
I knew that the risk of me having obesity related complications in life was much higher than the risk of me having the procedure. I am so grateful I went through with it. I have NEVER lost 23 pounds on my own and know that without this tool I would not be this far.
Good Luck to each of you. You will all do great! See you on the loser's bench soon....