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Decembersleever
Gastric Sleeve Patients
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Everything posted by Decembersleever
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Congrats! It's a different works for you now - but a much better one. Welcome to the sleeved life
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Great job!!
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What a great attitude! Welcome to the losers bench.
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Congratulations! Amazing success
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I will echo what everyone else has said. The first few days can be rough. Walk as much as you can. The pain meds are probably contributing to your nausea. I was not able to drink much at all the first week. It gets much easier Hang in there!
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Good luck ..... sip, sip, sip and walk, walk, walk Let us know how you are doing!
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Hang in there. It WILL come off.
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You will soon learn how to tell when you're full. Everyone feels a bit different. Two eggs sounds like a lot to me. But as I said. We are all different
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Way to go!! Congratulations
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Also known as clothes that no longer fit. I'm excited and depressed at the same time. Why did I allow myself to get so unhealthy? I'm so glad I decided to get the sleeve. I was sleeved on 12/26 and have not looked back. I am thankful for this forum. When I decided to get a lap band I read the forums and quickly decided that the sleeve was a better option I did not have insurance that would cover the surgery so I saved and took out a loan to cover the difference. I hated the pre op diet but made my way through 2 weeks and lost 9 pounds total before surgery. It wasn't easy but I was determined. I told myself it was important to have a positive attitude so I did. I read the forums before surgery and knew what to do and what to expect. I'm at 3 months out and have lost 54 pounds so far. I'm 4 pounds away from onederland I am looking better and feeling great. Good luck to all of you ready to start this journey I love my life and my sleeve
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Sleeved 12/26. Down 52 pounds. Average calorie intake is 600-800 daily.
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Sleeved 12/26. Down 52 pounds and a whole bunch of inches
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This is my three month update I was sleeved 12/26. I've only had one stall and I typically lose 4 - 5 pounds a week and I'm ok with that. I work out 5 times a week and try to work in a long walk at lunch each day. I'm down 3 sizes in tops and slacks. People are starting to notice and that feels so good. I have lots of NSV's. I can bend over and tie my shoes now. I shop in "misses" and the styles are really pretty. I can go up TWO flights of stairs and not be winded. I'm not embarrassed to travel anymore because I fit in the airplane seats and don't need a seat belt extender. I average around 800 calories a day. I can eat most anything but I stay away from breads, rice, Pasta and sweets I eat lots of chicken, fish and veggies. My "go to" meal is 1 scrambled egg with 2 ounces of sliced ham I have learned the hard way when I'm full and that means STOP eating! I have had an easy journey. I read the forums every day and have gotten many helpful hints I learn from the vets like OTR, Cheri and fiddle man My heart breaks for those who are struggling and I cried when I heard the recent news of a death. I wouldn't change anything and love what my sleeve has allowed me to do. So thanks to everyone who takes the time to post. It really helps people like me. Good luck everyone
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Finally hit 50 pounds today. So happy and living my sleeve.
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I have to tell you - I did that a time or two and I was miserable for about 20 minutes. Really learned my lesson!
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I would agree with John. 3 weeks out and down 25 pounds is pretty darn good! Keep up the great work
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I did the same thing before I had my surgery. Lots of great stories and good advice. Good luck to you - keep us all posted.
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Keep us posted. Thinking of youThat's a great NSV. Go you!!Good luck tomorrow. Sip sip sip. Walk walk walk walk .I understand how you feel. It's a lot to take in . Spend your time sorting through your old clothes. Sort them into sizes and get ready to get rid of them! Surf the net and look for some sales on smaller sizes. Take a long walk with some upbeat music. Make a bucket list of all the things you are going to do with your new slimmer self. Good luck to you . You are on your way to a better life !So happy for you!! Keep up the great workOk everyone. Repeat after me .... This will work!! Your stomach is swollen and you are still recovering from major surgery. I hit a stall at 3 weeks that lasted for two full weeks. Keep doing all the right stuff - get your water in and do your best to get your protein in Your body needs to play catch up . You will get there ... I promise! Some lose slow and some lose fast but EVERYONE loses Have faith