vonego82

I was sleeved on sep. 7th, 2013
sw: 232 pounds
cw: 153 pounds
gw: 130-135 pounds
I've lost 80 pounds in 7 months!!
I feel amazing! But... I just found out my pregnant with my first child and I am excited as well as nervous because I don't know if my eating habits will affect my pregnancy! if anyone has advice or tips, please let me know!

Congratulations!!! So happy for you! I am sure you will be just fine, and have a happy and healthy pregnancy. Best of luck to you!!

Hello, I was sleeved on Sep.7th, 2013. I am 7 months post-op and have gone down from 232 pounds to 153 pounds that's 80pounds since surgery. This Sunday I found out I'm pregnant and eventho I'm excited I'm also very concerned since I can't eat enough for one person let alone another human being. I also have struggled with my Water intake and Protein.
But anyways... I have questions for anyone who has been sleeved and been pregnant! can u share with me your experience, your struggles, the weight gain, the weight loss after birth, was it easy was it hard... etc... Thankyou!!!

its been a little over a week since my 6 month Post op!
My surgery weigh in: 232
surgery date: 9/07/2012
Today I weigh: 158 pounds!!!
that's over 70 pounds lost! I'm so proud of myself! I was at a stall for nearly a month, I was exhausted but I finally have a huge smile on my pretty face. :-D

its been a little over a week since my 6 month Post op!
My surgery weigh in: 232
surgery date: 9/07/2012
Today I weigh: 158 pounds!!!
that's over 70 pounds lost! I'm so proud of myself! I was at a stall for nearly a month, I was exhausted but I finally have a huge smile on my pretty face. :-D

its been a little over a week since my 6 month Post op!
My surgery weigh in: 232
surgery date: 9/07/2012
Today I weigh: 158 pounds!!!
that's over 70 pounds lost! I'm so proud of myself! I was at a stall for nearly a month, I was exhausted but I finally have a huge smile on my pretty face. :-D

The only time I regret it is when I'm out for a fancy meal and can only eat a small portion of it, and it takes me all night to drink one glass of wine. But then the upside is I have leftovers for several days. And whenever I look in the mirror I realize that's a VERY small price to pay to be healthy again.

hun, you sound very young - this is a hard decision for anyone any age to decide on major surgery for weight loss you are more than doubtful about the surgery (like many of us are/were)
you hint all over the post that you really don't want the surgery - but you'll give in just to shut your parents up!!!
if you have the sleeve - you'll be the one that needs to follow all the hard rules of the sleeve - from drinking 64+ ounces of Water, to all the other Water rules for the rest of your life
eating very small portions. i'm sure (i hope) you know totally whats involved with everything post surgery
this is a forever new life that you need to adhere to many new rules
you can loose the weight if you follow the rules - and work with your sleeve - the sleeve "assists" you, acting as tool in helping you to loose lots of weight.
But you have to do a lot of hard work for the REST OF YOUR LIFE to keep the weight off for good
it is not a quick fix - no way, no how
you must want this for yourself - you can't do this "to give in to your parents"!!!
your serious doubts - even admitting you don't want surgery - IMO it would be a mistake to have surgery just to please your parents
All parents only want the best for their children - but you need to do this surgery for yourself, not your parents
i'm so sorry your parents have been on your case all your life
just because surgery is already scheduled for january 22nd, doesn't mean you can't change your mind and cancel
sure you 'could" talk to someone about your concerns - maybe a friend or relative
if you have the surgery it must be because you want it!!! you yourself, no one should push you
IMO you need to stand up to your parents (it will be hard) but having an invasive surgery???i
if you don't want it now????don't do it
good luck

As I've gotten farther out from surgery I've also considered a return to at least a vegetarian lifestyle. I spent the years from 15-21 & 26-28 as a vegetarian and really only resumed such a meat-heavy diet due to my choice to have the sleeve. It was the easier option, and I live overseas where there aren't mega-marts with a plethora of vegan/vegetarian food options/substitutes.
This entire pregnancy meat has completely disgusted me to the point where I can hardly stand to be in the room when it's cooking...and I'm the family cook!
The first thing you need to do is get yourself a few books. The biggest mistake vegetarians/vegans make is not educating themselves about a properly balanced diet. It's very easy to be an unhealthy vegetarian or vegan if you're not careful! It's not as simple as avoiding meat. And in America, it's so easy to be a vegan that relies heavily on processed "fake" foods that are intended to sub in for foods you've given up - when these are no healthier (and in some cases less healthy) than the alternative. The more of your food you make yourself, the healthier you'll be and that applies to any style of eating.
So get to your local library or bookstore and get some reading materials before you jump into this. It's more of a challenge than just skipping the cheeseburger. Everything from medicine to your Protein shake needs to be considered. One of the biggest and easiest books to read is The Veganomicon. I refer to it pretty frequently.
I enjoy quinoa (an easily digestible seed that is a complete protein), lentils are almost as good as meat and I prefer seitan over tofu or tempeh any day. Limit your soy intake and don't trade in a life of meat for a life of soy. Moderation in all things!
Go slowly. This is not a lifestyle you can adapt overnight. Transition slowly or you'll burn out and don't expect to live perfectly right away. It's hard to stick to a strict diet and you'll see very quickly how other people aren't as accepting or understanding of the challenges it presents not only to you but to them.
Good luck. It's possible to do this but I recommend a slow transition to vegetarian and the on to vegan over the course of several months to a year.
~Cheri

I personally have been getting real sick of red meat. I've been trying to add more vegetables to my diet lately. I've been making green shakes everyday and they are very satisfying and tasty. I add Protein powder to them and I have no problem getting in my Protein. I also eat salads just about every day and I will add some fish or chicken, cheese and boiled egg whites to get my protein. Plus I make my own ranch dressing out of greek yogurt and skim milk and it's mostly protein. I know that's not exactly vegan but I'm taking baby steps away from the adkins/paleo style diet I was eating in the beginning.
As for vegan protein powders, there are some good ones out there now. Hemp Protein Powder is very good, and I've been using sprouted brown rice Protein Powder lately in my green shakes. It's a very good protein. The problem with most vegan protein powders is they do not absorb as fast as whey, which is why whey is the one most recommended to sleevers.

The highest that I know of are tempeh, seitan, lentils, black Beans and chick peas.

update:
I'm 180 still! :/
I'm two pounds away from my xmas goal...I didn't meet it, but I sure heck was close! I'm still proud!!

update:
I'm 180 still! :/
I'm two pounds away from my xmas goal...I didn't meet it, but I sure heck was close! I'm still proud!!

update:
I'm 180 still! :/
I'm two pounds away from my xmas goal...I didn't meet it, but I sure heck was close! I'm still proud!!

update:
SD: 9/07/2012
SW: 232
CW: 180
I'm down 52 pounds!! :-D
yey me!!

Be patient! It will happen from time to time! I've experienced it as well and I'm 6 months post op! I have found it to be Water retention - also monthly visitor as well! How many calories are you eating? Protein? Water? Exercise? Those all have played a factor in my weight loss! But give it a few days- it will come off!

Funny. I wish I felt those restrictions. I can eat a huge salad from anywhere, no problem. The good news is that they are now always healthy choices (lean Protein and low calorie dressings in small amts).. However, I can't complain, as it does tend to fill me up and would never have come close in my old life... Still. no worries.

you'll be fine, but remember that u got surgery to better yourself and not to cheat. and you just got surgery so make sure u follow procedures to the dot. otherwise you'll be seeing the hospital room!

you'll be fine, but remember that u got surgery to better yourself and not to cheat. and you just got surgery so make sure u follow procedures to the dot. otherwise you'll be seeing the hospital room!

update:
sd: 9/7/12
sdw: 232
cw: 182
I'm down 50 pounds since surgery day!!! I'm excited and very happily thrilled, BUT those darn stalls get to me -___-

vonego, the other thing to remember about salads, is that they are really a lot of Water and air. If you take a huge salad and pack it down, you find a lot of the volume is just air between everything. Also, if you are eating lots of leafy greens, they contain lots of water, good Fiber too though! I would not worry about being able to eat a lot of salad.

Is that 8 oz volume or 8 oz weight? 8 oz volume is normal- that should be right around a cup or so. The dressing is probably helping it slide through.
There is zero chance you have stretched it out without extreme effort,so don't worry about that.