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Happy surgiversary everyone! Updates....how is everyone doing?

Happy 1 month surgiversary to all my fellow August 6er's!

I was sleeved one week ago today. I had a one week liquid diet prior to surgery where I lost 11 pounds. But I've also lost another 15 pounds in the last 7 days since surgery.
If someone had told me a while back that I'd lose 26 lbs in 2 weeks, I wouldn't have believed it.
Not being hungry is a bit weird. I'm still on liquids, and I've been really good about getting my Protein shakes in, until today. I had a small amount of Malt-o-meal for Breakfast (this is allowed by my surgeon from day 3 after surgery) and I had such a busy day at work that I realized I hadn't had anything else all day. I never even thought about it all day. (Not that this is necessarily a good thing!)
I only have a bit of pain if I forget and try to sit up in bed instead of roll over. The incisions no longer hurt. I've never been nauseous. Never vomited at all since being sleeved.
My point of all this is, I'm loving this sleeve already. And it has only been one week!

Made these for dinner tonight- 1 was more than enough for me (plus salad). The other adults in my family each ate 2. We all voted this is a definite do again!!!! Portion controlled.
Lasagna Cupcakes
2 cup marinara sauce (I just used 1 jar)
3/4 pound ground beef or turkey
24 wonton wrappers
8 ounces shredded mozzarella
3 ounces Parmesan cheese
4 ounces Ricotta cheese
(optional) basil for garnish
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray muffin tin (12) with cooking spray.
Brown beef and season with salt and pepper. Drain. Add sauce. Mix.
Begin with a wonton wrapper and press it into the bottom of each muffin tin.
Spread with a small spoonful of Ricotta cheese.
Top with a little meat sauce then some parmesan and mozzarella.
Use around 2 teaspoons of all the ingredients depending on your personal preference.
Repeat layers ending with cheese.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until edges are brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. To remove use a knife to loosen the edges then pop each lasagna out. Garnish with basil (if desired) and serve.

That sounds really good!! I'm going to try that!

It's whey Protein by body fortress I got it at Walmart they were only 16 bucks for a 31oz jar. I mix the chocolate with 8oz of coffee in the morning with sf hazelnut creamer.. It's like a cafe mocha. And then I make a iced one in the afternoon.
:-)

I am August 6th also!!!

Day two for me was ok... not bad. Had to go to a family dinner last nite. I stayed strong and stuck to diet. 12 more days. Did pre admission testing yesterday. Feeling more energy today.

Just checking in with my fellow low bmi people and giving support to those who are unsure about this journey.
I like so many others have tried every other diet there is. Lol including the cabbage Soup diet!! ( GAG!!!!) I have ridden the yo-yo for years. I was so so tired of it.
So here I am. I started this sleeved journey May 22nd,2013. I am 5 6" weighed 218 and had a bmi of 35.2
Some friends thought I was crazy to do this. But they are not me and weren't struggling like I was. And now here it is only 2 months later and I am weighing in at 178 and a bmi of 28.7!!!! I can finally say by the bmi standards that I am no longer considered obese. I am considered overweight. That was a huge goal for me!! I still can't believe that I am down 40 pounds!! I love my sleeve and I have no regrets in getting it done.

I had a bad eating day i feel like today.... does anybody fear so much about gaining their weight back? I feel like i worry about it to much. I do not ever want to be that fat man again I was so un happy, I just need to relaz. Anyways when it gets hard I just look at these pics. Hope it helps some one else out..

The liquid diet is definitely doable, you can do this. Make sure to load up on Water throughout the day.

1st ambervsg2013, abbygirl, vicki s, TARPHR, 1sassygal, AmyInOrlando, natynat22, brittbaby,
2nd ahurtt, Jacqui, Alyson810, newme-in13, lyricallyme2, lala3613, gamergirl, mamachef, newme-in13,
3rd jc2008,
4th ca_medic5,
5th LOSINGLOOSEY, Jusme06, elisa123, serenity1959, ca_medic5, adargie, GBFree82, Care1175, cathdro, vinniej3, yellowbox, Kaj, Lady cristal, determined1103,
6th PattyGee, srboyd86, Kimmy1813, SeaGirl, lubelu, khicks, lia51310, karpouzian, Karen Allsopp, supermom223, beckilou, ShrinkyDinkMe101, sugarpop, Dhash, mbac82, Beachbum2017, Pangur, yamgirl,
7th Bellanthin, antinette, momof02boys, Autumnrain1908, emr3857, xsammy, Vetniemeer, jenpez, Noirsunflower,
8th determined1103, kim2002, Lady cristal, BayouBoy, sandra43230, sleevedreamerkemp, Jeanie S,
9th Amanda D Greeson, Disneymomma4,
10th nervousnelly, AussieCindy,
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13th LadybugGirl23, JennJ536, mgilks, ShanRN,
14th SmilinNC, Living4Me, hunny79, SmilinNC, Hannah55,
15th natedog51, holidayexpressions, darleenmr, Flower girl, melissa73,
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19th stacechase, debs003, Isu2868, Nikiw2008, HalfpastAmazing33, sweetmom21, maggie914,
20th Dee White, mommaoftwins, newkim, nyorker, quackstitch, MemphisChik,
21st lapoore, scarbedazzles,
22nd MRSNikki82, maggiei, kmed21
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27th marlene829,
28th tashk, Islandlife,
29th bruised but not brocken, akay02, Macy6,
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I just counted and there are currently 121 of us being sleeved this month, that is amazing what a month a head.

You both sound like me 1 yr ago...IT IS SO WORTH DOING!!!! I am just over 8mos post op and I weighed 148 this morning
HW 234 PRE OP Diet start 226 Surgery Day 218 CW 148 OMgoodness !

Just checking in on the lightweight thread - my original personal goal was 120. I met that goal and have continued to lose weight. I know I say this quite often - I am SO HAPPY I had this surgery before I gained more weight. It has been relatively easy for me after the surgery. I had surgery on 9/10/12 - and I imagine that I will be 115 by my one year surgery date. I still have no hunger and still can't eat very much. I can definitely eat more than I could a few months ago but because my cravings and tastes have changed I am not tempted as much anymore. However, I still have a sweet tooth - last week I was in a meeting and they had Desserts. I did get one but I was only able to eat half of it. It was so sweet that after the first few bites I could only taste sugar so it wasn't very appetizing. Good luck to us all for continued success

My date is August 5th and I started my pre-op diet today!

I am 5'4 and started at 238; sleeved May 15. I am Down to 185. No loose skin this far. I am walking and have not started extensive gym exercise yet as I wanted to wait until 2 months out. I have been ot of town and just got home. I visit the gym tomorrow.

Hi! I'm the same build... I have been active and called "big boned" all my life.. I am 5'4 245 lbs and I'm scared and nervous I'll have loose skin.. But I also think being big boned will help... Please let me know my surgery date is August 6th! :-D
Thank you for the input!

I'm almost finished with day 8. I'm also scheduled for July 31st. Mine is Clear Liquids, sf Popsicles, Jello, Powerade zero, tea with Splenda, crystal light and broth. I can have 1-3 Protein drinks a day, but only EAS Advantedge. It's been way easier than I thought it would be. I'm actually having issues making myself get enough fluids in. I am, however, loving my jello and Popsicles! Lol. We got this!!

Me too, best of luck!

I'm scheduled for August 15th!

Aug 22 for me!!!

I just got approved this morning and they had an opening.. So my date is August 6th!
Im very excited an nervous.. But I know I'm in good hands!

I am six months post-op and have lost 129lbs (50lbs I lost pre-op ). My goal is to have a normal BMI, so that would be a 179lb weight loss when I reach goal.
I believe the sleeve is the off switch that I never had before. As soon as I feel that restriction/ full feeling, I'm done!