Pammers Johnson

May sleevers - Seems a big group of us were in another 3-week stall. Me too, but this morning I reached ONE-derland! Finally in the 100s instead of 200s! Praising God and thanking you for this community! 54 lbs to go for me. I am on the slow train but it is a train moving forward (or down)! Blessings to you in your journey!

I was sleeved 05/23 HW 325/ SW 317/ CW 244 total WL 81lbs. Feeling great!

I've had a couple glasses of wine and a few margaritas (only 1at a time). Have had a few sips of beer, but just not worth it. I'll drink a couple glasses of wine a week. I know it's empty calories, but I enjoy it. We live near some Amazing wineries and their just too good.

I was Sleeved May 13. My highest wt was 325, wt Day of surgery was 305. I'm down to 260 and have been stuck here for the past month (or more) I dip down to 258 then back up. I want to be happy with 60# in 6 months....but it's hard. I've been traveling on a vacation the past 2 months and its been hard to stick to my normal routine. I hope to get back on track in December. Looking at Before and After pics (and my clothes) I can see a change. I just know I'm capable of better.
So Happy I found my log on info so I can check in here again. Pics are 11 months apart!

I was sleeved on 5/23 and I was wearing a size 26 in pants and I now wear a size 18. HW- 325 / SW- 317 / CW 268. I feel great!

I'm glad I checked in today. Have been frustrated and worried about my sloooow progress...surgery date was May 13th. Wt on Check in was 305, but was 325 at my Highest 2 months prior to surgery. I'm down to 266# which is 36 lost in 3 months and 59 total!
I felt that so many ppl were losing 50-60 lb in 3 months, so was feeling like I'm failing at this. I'm not exercising on a regular basis and know that will help.
My Dr at 1 month explained the stair step loss and that sure describes me! I'm happy to see my BMI down from 52-42 and my clothes are much much looser! I'm inspired by you guys all sharing your stories. Some are doing better because they are exercising....I really need to get with it. Thanks for the boost! WTG May Sleevers!!!

I have finally started losing weight. Have been losing a pound a day for the past couple of days. I did up my calories some.

I finally lost a couple of pounds after a 10 day stall. Have just focused on Protein and Water and didnt worry about calories so much. Read so many ppl at 500-600 calories and felt like a piggy when I'd hit 900-1000. My body just needed to adjust to the new me I guess. Hang in there sleevers!

I finally lost a couple of pounds after a 10 day stall. Have just focused on Protein and Water and didnt worry about calories so much. Read so many ppl at 500-600 calories and felt like a piggy when I'd hit 900-1000. My body just needed to adjust to the new me I guess. Hang in there sleevers!

to all my fellow stallers at 3weeks +, I think we need to start our own sub support group what shall we call ourselves? the "stallers" sounds too much like "stalkers"...maybe we could call ourselves the IMPS (for "impatient losers")...I guess I am just trying to be light-hearted and find humor to deflect my continued frustration...I was telling leantoit in a personal message that I was thrilled when I got on the scale this morning and saw a one pound drop...now you know it's pathetic when you've stalled so long that even a one-pound loss thrills you...but, I am perfectly aware that the assumed well fought for pound might return once again tomorrow morning and I know I shouldn't be weighing every day but I just can't help it now...let's just all hang in there together and support each other...oh, and I sincerely am happy for my fellow May sleevers who are experiencing quicker losing

May 13 and have lost 30 lbs including 2week post op. am thrilled with my progress so far. Good luck to all the May sleevers!

Hi everyone! I was sleeved on May 21st.
My highest weight: 348.5
Lost 49 on my own, gained 17 back.
Weight before pre-op diet: 317
Lost 10 pounds on pre-op: 307
Current weight: 291
So I lost 26 pounds with pre-op
And 16 post-op
And 57.5 total. . Happy dance

Sleeved May 13. Was 325 to start, then Lost 21# over the 2months preop and gained 6 lb while in hosp. Since surgery, I'm down to 291 as of this morning. So 13# since surgery. (34 total)

Sleeved May 13. Was 325 to start, then Lost 21# over the 2months preop and gained 6 lb while in hosp. Since surgery, I'm down to 291 as of this morning. So 13# since surgery. (34 total)

I was sleeved May 13. Have had tuna salad the past few days for lunch...yesterday ate it with 4 ritz crackers. Was heavenly. Today I'm having some Tomato bisque and the tuna. I feel kinda normal....

I use full fat mayo and cheeses. I would rather eat less and have the full flavor. I do also use the olive oil mayo sometimes. If I don't have some oils in my diet, it messes up my digestion. I do use them in moderation though!

317 surgery day 307 7 day appt!

I was among Celebrex 200 mg twice a day. Being off it or a week was hard, but not half as bad a I thought. I've restarted it at once a day dosing instead of two a day and feel fine. I wonder if it IS something in my previous diet? Wonder if these Protein Drinks are Gluten free??

I just had to chime in here. I was feeling this same way while watching the Biggest loser this past season. I realized the reason I never watched, is because I was heavier than most of the contestants.
I thought I had reached my highest wt on my 50th BD @303 (4 yrs ago) But I actually got up to 325 this last Summer Today, I'm down to 306.6 and havnt been sleeved yet. I was talking to my daughter yesterday and got sad thinking that even if I lost 100lb....I'd still be obese.
Please hang in there. Your wt number may be bigger than mine, but your feelings are much the same. Your success will feel the same. I'm not ever going to utter the words. "But I'm still over wt" cause I'm doing something about it....and so are you!
Hugs hugs HUGS!!!
P.S.my surgery is May 13th on day 2 of pre op and still excited

I'm on the pre-op diet, and I don't know that this will work for post-op but if you put your Protein Shake or powder/milk in the blender with ice it gives you more Fluid intake and more substance so you will feel fuller. If I drink just the Protein alone it doesn't fill me up. If I add ice and blend it, I feel like I'm drinking a milk shake.< /p>

I had my surgery yesterday at about noon...and was discharged home about noon today! I did not feel ready, but my husband and dr convinced me that 2 hrs in my bed was going to be better than 6 hrs at the hospital. I was a model patient they said. Sat up walked etc. had a pca med machine that I pushed anytime I saw the light was green. Pain was more like spasm gas. No Incision pain but def could feel pain in rt side where stomach is. Was difficult to get comfortable and I didn't sleep more than 15-20 mins at a time. Overall. Pain was/is worse than I expected, but I'm not discouraged. We had a 3 hr car ride home over a mountain pass which was certainly not ideal. Hubby stopped for me twice so I could walk around per dr request to prevent blood clots. The first time we stopped was just due to severe cramping and spasms. I took my liquid Vicodin and levsin for the spasm. It def helped.
I sipped on ice chips and Water in Hosp. 15cc every 15 minutes. Also tried couple sips of broth and Jello. Didn't want anything other than water until this am. Had some hot tea. Was great. Since home, I had one miso Soup broth. And water. Not sure ill get my 48 oz in today due to spams, car ride etc. keep up on pain meds, walk around, and s slow but constant. Every 15 mins is a good rule while awake. Think of your esophagus as a funnel dr said. It's swollen too right now. Needs only a little at a time. No bm for a couple days. But they told me I could do stool softeners a d now o milk of magnesia. Fingers crossed. I'll update tomorrow. I'm eager to hear from others done yesterday and today.
ALSO....my wt is up 6 lb from day of surgery due to water wt and swelling inside.

I had my surgery yesterday at about noon...and was discharged home about noon today! I did not feel ready, but my husband and dr convinced me that 2 hrs in my bed was going to be better than 6 hrs at the hospital. I was a model patient they said. Sat up walked etc. had a pca med machine that I pushed anytime I saw the light was green. Pain was more like spasm gas. No Incision pain but def could feel pain in rt side where stomach is. Was difficult to get comfortable and I didn't sleep more than 15-20 mins at a time. Overall. Pain was/is worse than I expected, but I'm not discouraged. We had a 3 hr car ride home over a mountain pass which was certainly not ideal. Hubby stopped for me twice so I could walk around per dr request to prevent blood clots. The first time we stopped was just due to severe cramping and spasms. I took my liquid Vicodin and levsin for the spasm. It def helped.
I sipped on ice chips and Water in Hosp. 15cc every 15 minutes. Also tried couple sips of broth and Jello. Didn't want anything other than water until this am. Had some hot tea. Was great. Since home, I had one miso Soup broth. And water. Not sure ill get my 48 oz in today due to spams, car ride etc. keep up on pain meds, walk around, and s slow but constant. Every 15 mins is a good rule while awake. Think of your esophagus as a funnel dr said. It's swollen too right now. Needs only a little at a time. No bm for a couple days. But they told me I could do stool softeners a d now o milk of magnesia. Fingers crossed. I'll update tomorrow. I'm eager to hear from others done yesterday and today.
ALSO....my wt is up 6 lb from day of surgery due to water wt and swelling inside.

Good morning all,I have my date May 24th ,but I'm not going to be sleeved ;( ill have the bypass instead, I had an appointment with my surgeon yesterday to ask why I was approved for the bypass and not the sleeve ,which I had requested,he said it was because my esophagus lining was damage because of the acid reflux, and the sleeve would just make the reflux worse,also it would damage my esophagus even farther.i asked about the down time,the dumping,the malabsorption ,and was quite surprised that there really isn't any different except for the rerouting of the stomach,and the amount of weight you lose.so with that I have a date May 24th and per op is may 16th ,start per op diet May 17th only one week of liquids then surgery. I'm sad that I can't have the sleeve but I'm excited that I will be able to get this weight off I know I'm not a sleever,but I would like to continue on this forum, is that possible? In my heart I'm a sleever !!!!

Great bday gift to yourself!!