geniekay33

Sleeved 2/21/13
Starting weight 250
Today almost at my 4 month
198....finally!! Yeah!! Out of the
2's. From size 18/20 to size 12

Sleeved 2/21/13
Starting weight 250
Today almost at my 4 month
198....finally!! Yeah!! Out of the
2's. From size 18/20 to size 12

I was sleeved on Feb 20 so far lost 6 dress sizes from 18 to 12. Weight before surgery 220 highest weight 243 now 170. I'm still having a difficult time eating drinking.

I was sleeved 2/20 I'm down 18lbs they weight is coming off slow but that's OK cause I'm melting in inches I dropped 2 dress sizes 18-14. I started working out also could be why weight loss is slow I'm replacing fat with muscle. I already gave a bag of clothes away I will never see size 18 again!

I haven't been under 200 lbs in over 10 yrs I almost cried. Sleeved 2/20
Highest weight 243
Pre op 215
Today 199.4 yeah

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I have been a long time proponent (and owner) of the vitamix. I take my blending a little further, and even make my own butters and flours for baking. Using your blender is a really great way to get back to food basics and get away from overprocessed junk that we as a society tend to gravitate to. I blend fruit, veggies, tons of things. The pulp and 'ruffage' is actually really good with the sleeve, as it can be easy to get a little 'stopped up' from time to time since our diet pushes so much Protein. Just be sure not to add a lot of sugar, or other empty calories when blending.

Hi guys! So excited to be apart of the February Sleevers 2013!! I started at 258.8 2/17 weighed in surgery morning 2/25/13 at 248.2, and today I'm 239. I had a great hospital stay no complications. Great nurses I have pain in my right side like a stich when you work out too hard or walk too long. I get full super fast and am having a terrible time getting in the Protein and liquid requirements. But, I'm hopeful each day will get a little easier. And I'm wiped out. You guys give me lots of motivation though and I'm really glad for that!

Sleeved 2/20 so far 12lbs gone. I feel great! Joined a gym yesterday. I'm still struggling with the Water intake however I can drink my Protein Shakes with no problems yesterday I was able to drink 40 oz of water so it gets easier I guess.

I got sleeved last Tuesday...did a a 10 day liquid diet prior to surgery.
I'm already down 29lbs.!
I hate the way I feel
I hate not being able to eat real food
But, I love the scale.
Someone saw me today that hasn't seen me in a week. He said "So you've lost what, 25-30lbs.?"
Can't wait for the reactions when I'm down 100.

I can understand that. I have to keep reminding myself that this is temporary so that I dont start crying. Hang in there. This too shall pass.

That sounds so yummy!!! I made pot roast in the crock pot yesterday and puréed 2 ounces of meat with a potatoe and some peas with a couple of tbsp of Greek yogurt. Looked awful but omg did it taste good. I could only get in about an ounce but it was delish!!!

Forgot to mention that I had a benign stomach polyp that was removed during the op. Glad it was benign and is gone!

I just ate cheese! Yum! Going to have a scrambled egg for dinner! Never thought I would appreciate chewing so much!

Yes that is why I have tried them without pureeing them and it was fine. I just dont like them any more period lol!
I had my 2 week post op appt and my NUT said you are blending everything right? I said yes but if the foos is mushy enough I am not! I'm passed this stage lol. Tonight I am having parmesan crusted cod. I refuse to blend that! I will be taking small small bites and chewing until mush.
I am very careful what I'm eating as I do not want to hurt my new tummy

I developed an adversion to eggs since I had to puree everything.
I made a packet of tuna fish, plain greek yogurt, and hot pickles and blended it and then I froze them in ice cube tray and they are ready to eat sizes.
Also I have done Soups. Those work the same way. Also I have eaten a lotnof yogurt, cottage cheese and used to eggs lol
Good luck

Ok. In my own room and already feeling pretty Dang good!
Surgery was a like 10am, was only in 30-40 minutes. I had some lain when I woke up, but they hit me with Dilaudid and I have no pain at all now....other than GAS! OMG!
I've never wished for a 'toot' as much as I have these last few hours!!!! I'm walking two laps around the entire floor I'm on every hour...still nothing. They just gave me a Gas-X melt strip...we'll see if that helps.
What worked for you????

I can eat mushy foods! I'm so excited!

Just had my first scrambled egg after two weeks on full liquid....boy did it taste good!

Ok stage 2 & 3 Sleever's -- What's for Breakfast?
First I get 20 ounces of Water out of the way. I use the propel to wake up and take my meds, than I sit and relax with a nice cup of tea.
Propel Zero - berry Nutrient Enhanced Water Beverage, 12fl oz
0 cal, 0 carbs, 0 fat, 0 gm Protein
Bentley's - Minty Mint Green Tea, 1 cup
0 cal, 0 carbs, 0 fat, 0 gm protein
About 20 mins later I enjoy my nice and cream shake!
Kroger Carb Master Yogurt - strawberry, 3 oz (1/2 container)
30cal, 2carbs, 1 fat, 4gm protein
Unjury Protein Shake Strawberry Sorbet, 1 scoop
100 cal, 4carbs, 0 fat, 21 gm protein
Silk Almond Milk Unsweetened (4oz - 1/2 Cup)
15cal, 1carbs, 1 fat, 1 gm protein
Total intake for breakfast:
145 calories, 7 carbs, 2 fat, 26 protein gms
I also used this breakfast for pre-surgery and Stage 1, it is quick and convenient and I will probably keep it always. You can also cut the numbers a little an use the Propel water instead of the almond milk. I often do and it still taste good.
I would be interested in what others are doing.
Thanks, jwestate

I got sleeved on 2-21. Getting through the four days post op was difficult . Today is the first full day home and I'm not feeling too bad. I'm just learning what my stomach can fit and being diligent about my liquid intake. There was a couple if times I thought is this pain worth it? But I'm seeing the light on the other side as if today. I had an allergic reaction to anesthesia so my surgery took really long my family was totally freaked out. I can say I feel like the worse is over. Hope everyone is healing easy and happily! It's great to read about everyone's experiences .