stacechase

My stats are in my ticker as well...but since you can't see the ticker on mobile (at least I can't!), here they are: Sleeved on 8/19/13 Highest weight: About 305 Pre-op weight: 287 Current weight: 260 Height: 5'7"

I had a hankering for sushi last night...so I bought some tuna & avocado sushi, got home, and popped the filling out of the roll and tossed all the rice! Didn't miss it at all!

I'm about 3 weeks post-op, and my weight loss (including pre-op) is 40 lbs. I have found that I've only lost one size as well! I'm just enjoying being able to wear things that were crazy uncomfortable before, like jeans. We'll be dropping sizes in no time!

There's a monthly support group at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View that is the second Thursday of each month from 6-7:30pm!

BAHAHAHA! So true! That's one sketchy scooter.

THIS.

I've noticed this too! (Sleeved 8/19). I especially notice it on my hands!

This link should help! http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/85547-good-books-for-the-emotional-aspects-of-post-surgery/

I have half a Dannon Light & Fit Greek yogurt usually! Or some Cream of Wheat with a blob of sugar-free strawberry preserves. You could also have applesauce or low fat cottage cheese! Not too exciting, but some options nonetheless! (I'm currently on purées too!)

LOLOL @ "who dat iz"!!!! Love it! Thanks for the positive words, sleeve sister! As you know...us August 19th chicks are just gettin' started. #turnup

I was sleeved on August 19, and I've had hunger pretty regularly. However, it's not the "I-have-to-have-a-huge-meal-right-now" hunger I used to have pre-surgery...although I think sipping on a Protein shake throughout the day helps that! My primary issue with food pre-op was eating when I was bored, not necessarily hungry. Now that I'm on purées and it takes me about an hour to eat 3 Tbsp., mealtime is no longer something I look forward to. Not because I don't like the flavors (I am so digging egg salad right now), but because of how long it takes and how even a slightly too-big bite can cause pain, it's just something I have to do rather than wanting to, if that makes sense.

Congrats to all of you soon-to-be sleevers! I won't lie to you -- it will be pretty hard the first few days as you get rid of the gas, etc -- so use that pain pump like it's going out of style! After that, you'll feel better every day...I sure do! Time to take charge of your health and kudos to you for doing just that! Best wishes for a smooth surgery and recovery.

Thanks so much, Tina! Good luck on the pre-op diet, you can do it!! I know it can be tough, but remember that it's to make your surgery more smooth (my surgery went great!) and that you are WORTH the awesome feeling of success that you will have!

Thank you so much! I feel great too, which is the most important thing, I think!

I'm still on puréed foods, so my meals are rather uninteresting! However, if you have Pinterest, feel free to check out my board of Healthy Chow for some ideas! Hope it helps! http://m.pinterest.com/stacechase/healthy-chow/

I bought some rad toddler spoons (haha) and I eat 2 Tbsp of my puréed food. It takes me about 45 minutes to eat the 2 Tbsp without any discomfort (any faster and I get the infamous chest pain that signals me to slow down!)

Wow...I've always been jealous of my friends who seem to live in Lululemon...that's disappointing! Unfortunately, these companies can size things how they want. If being a size 12 is considered and XL, then I guess my goal is to be XL! Ha! I do think that their whole brand is targeted at a luxury clientele that does a little yoga inbetween lunching with the ladies and redecorating the beach house...(snark alert, haha)...it kinda reminds me of Abercrombie only going up to a certain size because they only want their clothes on a certain body type. A shame, for sure...and stupid, if you ask me! It ignores a whole other consumer set and their money...which functions the same no matter what size you are.

Well, I don't have a lot of men in my life, hahah...however, I don't think my dad is too pleased with my decision. I know he loves me to death, and I think he just sees me as beautiful as I am, and doesn't understand my need to have such a drastic surgery. I discussed this with my mom, and she said that she hasn't talked about my surgery much with my dad, but she make a good point: he's always been really thin, and can eat whatever he wants. She noted that often, people like that have no idea what it's like to have a life-long struggle with weight, so they probably wouldn't understand the desire for the surgery. Other than my dad, I have had a few close male friends who were more concerned for my safety (and loved eating big meals with me, LOL) that seemed a bit down, but they were still supportive and want me to be happy. I do think there's a difference in the reactions of my girl friends and my guy friends about my decision for sure!

I'm a stomach sleeper myself, and I'm still too sore to go back to my stomach. I feel your pain! For now, I just have to tough it on my side and back, which sucks! But I've had other abdominal surgeries (gallbladder and ovarian cyst) and am used to the annoyance, LOL. It will be over soon!

Ooh, ooh! I started this thread a while back, and through everyone's great suggestions, it turned out to be a real gold mine! Enjoy! http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/85547-good-books-for-the-emotional-aspects-of-post-surgery/

HAHAHA! Yes, I'm SURE that was the reason.

Well, everyone's doctor is different, but mine said that was fine (he never even mentioned crushing). They even have me cut up pain pills in the hospital because the liquid version made me dry heave.

I had the same experience yesterday during my first purée meal. I was so excited to have my fat-free refried Beans, cheddar, guac & Greek yogurt...I think I ate too much too fast although it was easily under a 1/4 cup. I got what felt like excruciating heartburn and that feeling that my chest and throat were tight. I was so overexcited that even though I thought I was eating slow enough, I clearly wasn't. I'm currently nomming on some homemade egg salad, and have taken 2 tablespoons only, and it's taken me about 45 minutes to eat it...I've been waiting about 5 minutes in between bites, and everything is going down fine. Just needed to slow down and eat smaller portions!