mysleevemylife

I had my first drink at about 7wks out, no issues. It was a Margarita. I took a few sips & it tasted so sugary & syrupy (if that's a word, lol). Then I recently had a big glass of Mascato & it was very enjoyable!! No issues at all. That was one of the questions I asked my surgeon. He said after the initial phase, go for it! I was like

I was about that far out when I went through the "OMG, WHAT did I just DO????" phase. It didn't last long but it sure took me by surprise... I mean after months and months of preparation and planning, I didn't expect to feel that way post op. All I kept thinking was, "OMG, what have I done? This can't be undone now.. and the vast majority of my perfectly healthy stomach is now rotting away in some Mexican biodump"
I'm now exactly two months post op and extremely happy with my surgery. Portion sizes are finally starting to feel normal and I'm used to the vsg eating habits now (like not eating/drinking at the same time, chewing food well, etc)

So many times I thought this but I refused to speak it out loud..when you read everyone saying it will get better it does...it's not going to be like one day you wake up and you're better...it's a process...I'm 4 weeks post..

lmao you go girl.................i cant wait to reach that nsv lol

To my unsupportive, very soon to be ex husband: I now have 2 boyfriends, and the sex is glorious! Ha!

Hi Everyone, I was sleeved 03/19 & it was the best thing I ever did for my self. Start weight was 267, now I am at 227, so thats 40 lbs so far. I feel great, I joined the walking club at my job, go to the gym on a regular, I was finally able to pull out my lawn mower & do my own grass without feeling tired, ok well a little tired. I am totally looking forward to getting to my goal weight, this has definately been a struggle but it is well worth it.

So I was technically sleeved 2/28 which is one day off from march so I like to consider myself a marcher lol anywho my starting weight was 347 and I'm down 55 lbs today which is my 10 week mark it been a struggle I'm not the best sleever I loose track of Water and Protein and the honest truth is me and excessive have had a life long fued but trying and it's working but I was in a stall for about 2 weeks which is super depressing but out of nowhere dropped 7 lbs this body of mine is so confused

I put Unjury unflavored Protein Powder in cold beverages all day. I especially like it in my diet Snapple teas!

If you get Unjury's strawberry sorbet you can make popsicles, Jello, and fruit jell pies with it! You can add it to some lemonade for a strawberry lemonade drink, or do like my friend does and make it with some yogurt for a strawberry cheesecake flavor.

+ gastric sleeve .done
+ tattoo next month
+ the snip drs appointment next Thursday
+new job ???
+5 k end of may
+ flying lessons
What's yours:-)

I always enjoy before and afters. Here are mine!
I lost 200 lbs in about 11 months. I started in 24's and 3/4 X shirts. My BMI was 53 and is now 22. I now wear 2/4 pants and med/large shirts. I am 5'7. I had an apple shape before and now I am still an apple...just smaller! So jealous of the hour glass folks.
I ate about 600 calories a day/ less than 20 carbs/more than 64 oz fluid/more than 60 Protein. I truly believe, for me anyhow, the key is low carbs. I weigh, track, log every bite of food on MFP (hollirrose). I had a handful of times that I ate off plan but never for more than a meal or day.
I don't work out that often. I walk some but not consistently. Overall I am more active.
I get the most private messages about skin. I have it. My arms are awful, my upper thighs sag, my tummy will never be flat. For the most part..I think I look normal in clothes. It all tucks in pretty nicley and if I wear shapewear..I almost look skinny. Naked, I look a little like an emancipated shar pie!  
   

HOLY CRAP! You didn't take that did you? And I'll bet you washed it down with through a straw! Now you are really going to have your stomach explode and that Ibuprofen is going to ping all over your innerds like a pinball!
Wow! now you've gone and done it.
Sorry, but thought you might want a giggle. I know I'm still laughing over that one!

This is a great topic & I'm enjoying all of the posts, especially the DONUTS!!! LOL...I love it. You all made me smile. Thanks, cause if you saw my other recent topic, you'll know I'm not feeling too well. Anyway....CONGRATS FOR MAKING IT TO ONEDERLAND!!!!! Whew I sure can't wait until I get there!!

This is a great topic & I'm enjoying all of the posts, especially the DONUTS!!! LOL...I love it. You all made me smile. Thanks, cause if you saw my other recent topic, you'll know I'm not feeling too well. Anyway....CONGRATS FOR MAKING IT TO ONEDERLAND!!!!! Whew I sure can't wait until I get there!!

Hmmm...this is a good one!! Let's see...
I'll Hold On by Tamela Mann
I can hear a voice telling me to let go, oohh (oohh)
And it feels like the light is hiding from my eyes, I'm so lost
Searching for one bread a day trying to find a way
But I still believe even if I don't see, I'll hold on
[Chorus]
I'll hold on
When it feels like my prayers have flown away no matter how long it takes
I'll hold on
When I'm standing on my last leg I'll keep going, I'll hold on
Ooh, Ooh, Oohh
[Verse 2]
I can feel the world is changing all around me, oh oh oh
Been waiting all my life for my dreams to come alive but I know
We can't control when a wish flies away, if it comes back one day
But I still believe even if I don't see, I'll hold on
[Chorus]
I'll hold on
When it feels like my prayers have flown away no matter how long it takes
I'll hold on
When I'm standing on my last leg I'll keep going, I'll hold on
[bridge]
So when the tears fall down my face
And it feels like I'm gon' break
When there's no words left to say (I'll lift my hands)
Keeping both my eyes on you
Because I know your words are true
You're the strength in all I do
[Chorus]
I'll hold on
When it feels like my prayers have flown away no matter how long it takes
I'll hold on
When I'm standing on my last leg I'll keep going
I'll hold on
When it feels like my prayers have flown away no matter how long it takes
I'll hold on
When I'm standing on my last leg I'll keep going, I'll hold on

Down 42 lbs. since surgery 03/13/13. So happy. I feel so much better. More energy.
Before and so far.

Not one person put Journey's Don't stop Believen'
VERY surprised

It's my life...Bon Jovi!

Lady gaga... You are beautiful Just the way you are

Stronger by Kelly Clarkson... "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger"
I had a rough start on my sleeve journey, but I'm stronger because if it!

The risk is mostly long term as it upsets stomachs and increases the chance/risk for ulcers since our stomachs are much smaller now. With food it should be fine as long as you're not taking it every day for months at a time you should be alright.

I went back to my doctor, 3 weeks ago, told him my back was hurting, and I so needed to take Ibuprofen. He told me as long as I take with food and in Moderation it would be find...So I took every night for about 3 days, after I ate dinner. Good Luck.

Hurray for NSV!
With my walking exercise I made it up to 3 miles on my fast-pace walk! And it felt fantastic!!
I am three weeks post-op and due to surgery complications, I had a 7-day hospital stay, and I still have a large hematoma on my left side!
So three miles may not seem like much of a victory, but for me it's excellent!

Just actually did this. Dancing around, stereo blasting, mopping my kitchen floor, I literally shouted out "LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!!!!" = D = D = D

Hahahahaha I love it..... Congratulations to everyones success so far..... I want to shout out french fries you have no hold on me anymore.... HAHAHA I WIN!