hepktty

Sippin' a malt in the hot sun
I fought my Sleeve and my Sleeve won
I fought my Sleeve and my Sleeve won
I needed ice cream 'cause I had none
I fought my Sleeve and my Sleeve won
I fought my Sleeve and my Sleeve won

@popsicle: I was sleeved dec. 27, surgery weight 242 now I'm 215. I just got off a three week stall. It comes off as needed. Once the body adjusts to the new eating habits the pounds drop. Don't be discouraged. Keep it up!

@popsicle: I was sleeved dec. 27, surgery weight 242 now I'm 215. I just got off a three week stall. It comes off as needed. Once the body adjusts to the new eating habits the pounds drop. Don't be discouraged. Keep it up!

Seven pounds to onederland! I am down 50 lbs from my highest weight today! Not too bad for a few months work. I can eat what I like but tuna still doesn't work well. I am also not to fond of spicy and now I really don't like it. sweet not so great either but I am figuring it out slowly! Hoping to be at 190 by Easter.
Wish me luck and good luck to all of you!

So my BMI is still in the obese range, but I think I am officially back in onederland. Very excited. I don't think I have been under 200 lbs in 7 years. (The reason I say "I think" is because I was weighing myself on the scale at the gym which is more like the doctor's office scale...It said I was 198 1/2.)

My husband already thinks he's on a ride at Disney World. I can't wait for it to get better.

Yes. Yes. Yes! What?? I was just answering the question. Oh the O's! I thought I was doing fine before surgery - but apparently I wasn't! I think this surgery was worth it just for better sex.

Thank you so much everyone for the kind, reassuring words. It really does make me feel better! I can't wait to start solids so that I'll feel the restriction. I can tell that I'm going to be a slow loser-- but I'm ok with that (as long as I lose)!
I'm thankful for this forum and the support we can all gain from it! I need to take a deep breath and go with the flow of this journey.

Hey Laura,
I had a chance to speak with leeann as well. She really is a positive caring person. I am saddened she will no longer be a contribution here.
The rude, nasty behavior should not be tolerated.
This is not the place to come be sarcastic and dismissive to anyone.
It's a shame.

Had some laughs,smiles and some I can't believe people are the way they are. I really hope that some of the people who are here realize that I believe that this forum was started for people who have questions, concerns and to find out how other people were doing with their sleeve. There are just too many negative people on this site. I will say some want to help and some want to make you look and feel stupid. And as for the vets who are sick and tired of the newbies asking questions. Remember you were a newbie once and I 'm pretty sure no one was a smart azz to you like you are to some of the posters here. Good luck,keep your faith newbies it will all get better. Please always remember treat others the way you want to be treated.

Made these the other night and they were yummy! They aren't very sweet though so if you want a little more sweetness add some Splenda or even some honey or agave. The calorie info for these is without any of that though. Going to add some dries cranberries in next time!
1 banana (mashed up so it's smooth)
1/2 cup whole oats
1/2 scoop of vanilla Protein powder (could use more but didn't want an over powering whey taste)
1 egg white
Mix the banana, Protein and egg white together. Add the oatmeal and combine. Drop Cookies on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 15 or so minutes until light brown. They don't have a cookie texture per say but are a great snack if you have a sweet tooth or even as a Breakfast treat!
Here's the nutrition info for one cookie. This made me 4 Cookies.< /p>

I mixed cottage cheese and shredded mozzarella into the ricotta as well. Loved it! I used to make stuffed shells but added cooked ground beef and sausage. Which I am going to do once I can eat solids! Minus the Pasta shells of course.

Most hospital nurses advise that you at least wait to get out of the hospital.
My doc's advice is to wait until you feel like it (and obviously, choose positions that don't stress your abdomen - avoid hanging from the rafters, etc.)

If I may, as a man, husband, & counselor, ALOT of men are nervous about the attention you will get because of weight loss. It's not that he doesn't want you to lose weight, but what if there was a Bbd (bigger better deal). You are his and he is afraid that he will not be able to compete. This may not be true for all but this is for some. Seek a professional and be honest this can be a great situation for both of you.

Yes, my husband is definitely excited about this part of the surgery. You know, I have found even when we're not that "active" my body has found a way to take care of things in my dreams, know what I mean? Catch an Alexander Skarsgard dream and all problems alleviated!

I agree that we all need carbs they are essential to our body... I guess I should have said that I stay away from breads entirely! I do however eat plain oatmeal in the morning with a half a cup of chocolate Protein Powder (let's face it, plain oatmeal ain't great). You can also get "good" carbs from healthy foods too! I am nooootttt perfect at all - I had a skinny girl margarita last night and loved every minute of it! But I do try and stick to a pretty strict but wonderful lifestyle everyday!

I have an iud, got my period a couple days after surgery and really bled off and on for 2 weeks. Usually its 5-7 days and its so lite I just wear a panty liner. Not this time. I was just sleeved dec 27. So hopefully its back to normal next month. Sorry if tmi but u asked!

Without unbottoning or unzipping. Hooray!

When I had my stalls I would just increase my Protein and kept carbs low it would kick off again loosing weight I lost all of my weight in just 4 months reach goal still loosing I lost 110 pounds in 4 months.

I am almost 3weeks out and I can already see a huge difference. I wonder why I waited so long to agree to this. For two years my doc recommended surgery but I was stubborn and wanted to do it on my own. I lost 63 lbs. But then was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Since my surgery dec27 I have not had one flare up! And I see friends who had bypass having all these issues with food and dumping. I have not experienced one problem with keeping anything down. This has been the best decision of my life. I just shake my head sometimes as to why I didn't do this sooner.

I am almost 3weeks out and I can already see a huge difference. I wonder why I waited so long to agree to this. For two years my doc recommended surgery but I was stubborn and wanted to do it on my own. I lost 63 lbs. But then was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Since my surgery dec27 I have not had one flare up! And I see friends who had bypass having all these issues with food and dumping. I have not experienced one problem with keeping anything down. This has been the best decision of my life. I just shake my head sometimes as to why I didn't do this sooner.

I am almost 3weeks out and I can already see a huge difference. I wonder why I waited so long to agree to this. For two years my doc recommended surgery but I was stubborn and wanted to do it on my own. I lost 63 lbs. But then was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Since my surgery dec27 I have not had one flare up! And I see friends who had bypass having all these issues with food and dumping. I have not experienced one problem with keeping anything down. This has been the best decision of my life. I just shake my head sometimes as to why I didn't do this sooner.

me too!..

Congrats on your Surgery! So glad to hear how good you feel!
Can't wait to be sleeved