LisaDM

Congrats! Welcome to the post surgery side of life! :-)

Looks great!! Love the dress and the shoes! :-)

Okay here's a pic. no makeup and hair looks like crap after walking for hours so I chopped my head off
Be gentle! I haven't worn a dress in a while.
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I have has acid reflux for years. I was taking Prevacid daily with good control prior to surgery. My surgeon did discuss the possiblilty that my reflux could continue or even worsen after the sleeve. She explained that if it gets out of control the only option is to revise to gastric bypass. I did some research and like Laura said, it seems to be different for everyone. Some people get better others get worse while some stay the same. I figured that without the sleeve I would be taking meds for reflux the rest of my life anyway. I decided to go for it and hope for the best. My surgeon did change my med to one she feels is better, protonics. So far I haven't had any problems. I am fours weeks out.

That's great! I am sure that is a fantastic feeling. I can't wait until the day I can post something similar. :-)

Had started exercising in the pool at the gym this past week and was feeling really good.... until I got on the scale. I had only lost 1 lb. This morning, I tried on 3 pairs of jeans that have been hanging in my closet because it's been over a year since I could get into them. They fit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My wonderful husband reminded me it's not always about the scale.
I'm so happy and so lucky!

Do you mean something like this....

Yeah, my NP actually suggested for me to take a small extra Iron supplement on top of what I get from the chewables. She said for women who are still menstrating, extra May be needed. I just worry about taking too much cause that can cause Constipation. I don't need that! Hah So for now I am taking it every other day. I will just see what happens at my three month blood work to decide whether I should keep taking it.

we are going from this ( . ) to this ).(

First costume party ever. I was really happy to get into a costume that didnt involve me being fat. I think my costume was pretty awesome. What do you think?

Hi there! I was sleeves on Oct 7th and I am down 13 pounds since surgery. 12 of those pounds were lost in the first two weeks after surgery, I have been in a stall the last almost two weeks, though this morning I was finally down a pound. The stall is frustrating, but I know the weight will eventually come off. Otherwise I have had a great recovery. I haven't had any issues really, so I am happy about that!

Look what I found in an airport! Bacon jerky! Bacon! And jerky! Together!
Yes it's a little higher calorie (130 vs 80) for an ounce but people! Bacon jerky!
Nom nom nom
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First challenge for me, Surgery was Oct 7th. Been in a stall for the past week and a half, hoping it will finally break.
Current weight- 230
Thanksgiving goal- 218 (12 lbs)

First challenge for me, Surgery was Oct 7th. Been in a stall for the past week and a half, hoping it will finally break.
Current weight- 230
Thanksgiving goal- 218 (12 lbs)

What I have been told is because it irritates the stomach. coffee or really caffeine isn't great for a normal stomach. I guess it's worse on a sleeve. I don't plan to give up coffee forever, but certainly for a few months while my stomach is still healing. I was never a big coffee drinker, just one cup on weekdays before work or occasional Starbucks latte. I will probably go more with just an occasional coffee.

So I just made this. So delicious and easy on the sleeve. Who knew?! My new favorite! I was leery at first but it turned out great
Slice squash in half
Scoop out seeds
Thinly coat with olive oil and spices
I used garlic powder, seasoning blend, and a pinch of salt and pepper
Place face down on baking sheet
Bake at 375 for 45 minutes
(I think I baked mine a bit more, I like a softer texture)
Scrape out spaghetti squash into a dish
Top with a sauce with browned turkey
Yummo!

Well, I stopped weighing myself for a few days because I was just getting obsessed and frustrated. Decided to weigh myself this afternoon and I am down 2 lbs! So just stick with what you know and the weight loss will pick back up! :-)

Really, just do what your doing. Time is the answer. I have had stalls that lasted for many weeks...i was following orders, it just takes time. This is a NORMAL event. Like I said above, the body needs to heal, reduce swelling, adjust sometimes. There is NO way you will stay the same forever eating 700 cals a day! Wait it out. If you must, drink more Water, take more walks, do something you love, measure in other ways. It is common to lose inches when the scale is not moving. I did this myself 3 years ago, and have seen hundreds of others do it in the meantime, take my word for it. Follow directions, and let your sleeve do the rest.

I usually wrap one of those ab sweat exercise wraps around my waist, before I put on my shaper. It helps! I can't breath, or eat, or talk, but I'm looking sexy. Then I put on my high heels, and my toes hurt, my feet hurt and I can't walk, but hey, I'm looking sexy!

I had the same issue the week of my surgery. The NP at my surgeons adduce told me to take milk of magnesia. Horrible tasting stuff, but it did the trick. Only took one dose and have been regular ever since.

First- 12 lbs at 6 days post op is phenomenal in my opinion. I am 2.5 weeks post op and down 12 lbs since surgery.
Second- my stomach gurgles a lot too, mostly while and after eating. Sometimes with drinking too. I think it's pretty normal.

I assumed you were joking. Just wanted to make sure the OP really didn't mean "only 12lbs." Cuz that's is a lot in 6 days even with surgery.

First- 12 lbs at 6 days post op is phenomenal in my opinion. I am 2.5 weeks post op and down 12 lbs since surgery.
Second- my stomach gurgles a lot too, mostly while and after eating. Sometimes with drinking too. I think it's pretty normal.

I cannot wait to have this problem! I am so tired of being hot all the time and breaking out in sweats.