Busterdoodoo

Mine started at the beginning of week 2 though. But I, too, am trying to find other things to fill my time. I knew this would be an adjustment but I had no idea how much until I actually was living it! I know I'll make it. It's just gonna take time. I joined the gym the other day and will start Monday. That should distract me a bit!

I canceled my appointment for an endoscopy and possible dilation today. Over the last week, I've started being able to eat moist meats without throwing it all back up. I can get down 8-16 ounces of Water in 15 minutes or less and if/when I gulp it down more quickly without thinking, it hurts, but it stays down.
I've had quiche, homemade BBQ (lean pulled pork from the crock pot), a bit of hamburger, shredded chicken, and a Protein Bar and it all stayed down. I've gone from vomiting 2-4 times a day to only once in a week.
I do think I was eating too fast or taking too big of bites. Using those ridiculous little baby utensils that other suggested work for me as does walking around a bit after each bite to slow myself down. An added benefit? I've been getting my 10k steps in and I can burp like a champ.
I think I'm good. I'm excited to start moving into different foods and I hope to never see anything else mayo based again!
I AM SO HAPPY!
Thank you for all the well wishes, notes of support and encouraging words. Y'all rock and I appreciate it.
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My sleeve is named georgette, she is very refined. When someone offers me something to eat, I say " georgette does not like that" or "georgette prefers water".

I didn't name my sleeve but I named the part of the stomach that they cut out.
I called him "fat bastard" and kicked him to the curb....

April 17th...down 55 lbs as of yesterday. Week 8 of Couch 2 5 k. I am able to slow jog 25 minutes straight at this point. Very happy with my progress. I have 1 lb to go to get to my 1st goal...<200!
On vacation and up before 7 to use the hotel gym and swim.

Hi June sleevers! I just thought I would post here because I was sleeved 1 year ago on June 18, 2012, I just had my 1 yr checkup today and I thought you would like to see my Drs official photos, I still have 32 lbs to goal.
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It does get better. It did for me, around day 7. But I think you are going through Stage 15 right now. :-)
Stages of Weight Loss Surgery
1 - I'm fatter than ever. I've tried everything, I'm miserable and I'll never be normal.
2 - Contact insurance company and get referral for WLS
3 - Do I really want to cut out part of my stomach? Is this really what I want to do? Maybe just one more try, to do it "on my own."
4 - Okay, I'm sure. I need help losing the weight.
5 - WHY IS THIS TAKING SO LONG!
6 - First doctor's appointment. So Excited!!
7 - What? Why can't I get the surgery next week? Why do I have to do all these appointments?
8 - OMG OMG OMG I Got my date!!! Wonder if I can bring my leftover stomach home in a jar, like tonsils????
9 - I'M NOT READY FOR THIS! What if I'm the one person this doesn't work for?
10 - food funeral - One last pigout to say goodbye to my favorites.
11 - Two week liquid diet - Holy crap! How am I suppose to live on this gunk! Feels like I am starving. Maybe just one slice of pizza?
12 - Day before surgery - Am I sure... am I sure? They can't put my stomach back in if this is a mistake. I can't do this, I can't!
13 - Hour after surgery - Okay, it feels like an alien is trying to pop out of my chest. Where's that morphine pump! ...I'm feeling ok, I can make it!
14 - Hours after surgery - What do you mean you want me to get up and walk?! Can I have a popsicle?
15 - Home - Can't lay down, can't sit up, can't eat anything without stomach complaining. I CAN'T DO THIS!! What the F did I do to myself? Please Lord, take me now.
16 - Week after surgery - Okay... things aren't so bad now. I can make it. Still can't get in the recommended Protein and fluids. Still wondering if I really messed up.
17 - One month - Okay, soft foods are getting old, things still hard, but I can live with this. Am I ever gonna poop?

Same here. It's like my full time job lol

My big incision is on the right but yea I too am having left sided pain. I want to say on my waist. I wonder what it is. It hurts when I breathe in and out deeply so I know it's muscular...

Mine are itching pretty bad...especially the big one. But this is usually a sign of healing

Sneezing is ridiculous. So is coughing.

Sneezing is ridiculous. So is coughing.

I can't believe it! Today I reached onederland. My surgery date was 2/4/13.
HW. 257
SW. 241
CW. 199
I have not been under 200 in 12 years.

Don't be nervous you will be fine. It will go by quickly so before you know it, it will be over. Try to get some rest!

Well I'm off to try to get some sleep. Just took my emend. Have to get up at 0330 to be at the hospital by 0530. I hope I don't finally fall asleep at 3 or some ungodly hour. My stomach is a wreck (I think it knows!). Good luck to all my fellow sleevers tomorrow, I look forward to catching up with you all on the other side!!!!!

I have to be there at 11:30. Wish it was earlier but just so glad it is happening at all!

I have to be there at 11:30. Wish it was earlier but just so glad it is happening at all!

My doctor says I have to wait 2 years before drinking again!! I think that is excessive and will more than likely be breaking that rule...

So I went to the doctor yesterday and he took me off my diabetic meds and one of my blood pressure meds! I'm so excited!

My doctor says I have to wait 2 years before drinking again!! I think that is excessive and will more than likely be breaking that rule...

My doctor says I have to wait 2 years before drinking again!! I think that is excessive and will more than likely be breaking that rule...

No nerves at all here. I'm SO EXCITED and soooo ready. I don't know where my nerves went but I'm glad they're gone!!

Something I wanted to let you guys know...
After getting sleeved, you will feel like you regret even getting it. (Atleast some ppl feel like this, not all)
You will have head hunger.. Thinking you're hungry when you're not... For me it was VERY hard to see the fast food commercials on TV. I thought I was going to die lol
You will get sick & tired of liquids & purée... It sucks big time.
I'm over 5 months post op ; & I am letting you know now.. IT GETS ALOT EASIER!!!!
Knock out your few weeks of the soft foods stage & you will feel better about surgery! & when you get farther in your journey ; you'll deff realize that you don't regret it.
Hope this helps some ppl!

Im one month today and down 50 lbs!!!

Today is day 5 of 13 of my pre op diet...I have never reached the "not hungry" state and each evening the hunger is intense. But I'm doing it (never thought I'd be successful!). And I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.... Down 4 pounds so far. I hope that number rises to at least 10 by June 25th!