luvladyj

I was sleeves on July 8. Weight was 222 current weight is 209. I have been like this for the last five days. I was also a bit discouraged seeing how little intake I have and how the scale does not move. I do regular everyday walking, some walks around the block in my house but overall very easy walking. I will go back to work tomorrow.
One thing that I keep in mind when the scale gives me no encouragement is that I have began a journey not a sprint.
I hope to soon see the movement of the scale once again:).

Yea I was expecting it at 3 weeks not at the moment. Funny that a "stall" to me now post surgery is not losing 3 lbs a day. I haven't gained I'm just stopped. Sucks because I'm already kind of depressed about wanting to eat normal food (anything not from a blender) and watching the scale go down was my saving grace. Frustrating!!!

I feel the same way because both Water and the puréed stage foods almost feel like they are going down too well. Calorie intake is averaging about 600 per day. I always wonder if I am stretching my sleeve. I wonder if I will be the only only who a sleeve won't work on and I won't lose weight. Crazy thoughts I guess!

So where is everyone on their diet? I had 1/2 scrambled egg and Sr Sleeve was fine. Taking super baby steps into purée stuff.

The first few days after surgery I was miserable. I think it was the anesthesia and morphine. Once I was home, aside for some gas and back pain I have had a great recovery. I am down 49lbs and I will be 8 weeks post op tomorrow! I feel more energetic and have more confidence already. I do miss food but I keep telling myself that is a small price to pay for my health!

Yes, I sometimes regret that I can't eat a lot of food like everyone else. Which is exactly why I needed the VSG

You have to take the long view...the older and sicker you are, the harder it'll be...there is a teeny tiny statistical chance of complication...the first few weeks are hard--no lie. But 15 months out, I am truly a new woman! I have hope and optimism, after 50 some years of defeat. Started at 5'5" and 254, down to the high 160s---energy, no meds, cute clothes, 80-100 oz Water (crystal light) a day, eat virtually everything (tho I keep carbs on the low side to curb cravings). Love my sleeve, would hop back up on the table right now!!

Thank you all for your responses. It feels good knowing i have somewhere to go and talk with people who are going through the same thing or have been past the points i am and can offer advise.

I've never thought about, considered, or worried about this "honeymoon phase" people talk about! I don't care how slow or fast I'm losing. I'm not gaining and that's all I care about! Every single day I'm conscious about what I eat and I'm working on getting physically fit. Sleeved life is good!

Before surgery it was definitely pizza. pizza every day. I'd eat it cold, hot, whatever. But I had never made my own. Since surgery I haven't even attempted normal pizza because I'm sure the experience won't be the same. I know I couldn't have more than a few bites and it wouldn't be the same. I'd just be mad about blowing my diet for the day on nothing but a few bites. I don't want to ruin my pizza memories so I'll leave them in the past. However, I do eat the easy individual pizza recipe from this site once or twice a week and it absolutely satisfies the craving. Better yet, since I put it together myself it's easy to throw veggie after veggie on and feel good about it while not blowing my counts.
Since surgery my vice is Fat Free Reddi Whip. It makes me feel like I'm eating ice cream at only 5 calories for two tablespoons. But a can only lasts me two days, which is definitely vice territory.

I'm so elated. I received that all important phone call! I've been APPROVED! surgery is on monday, and I will be starting my pre-op clear liquid diet tomorrow! wooot wooot!

I had my first week check up! Got cleared for full liquids for a week, then purée, then soft!!! I can't wait for scrambled eggs!!!!

Ok, I am post-op 9 days and I have to say, I am sick to death of Protein shakes! None of the powders taste good to me. I would rather starve than try to choke them down. I can just barely tolerate Premier Protein chocolate shakes. Anyone have any suggestions?

7days post op and im having a really hard time getting in my Protein. I hate the powder and im over the shakes. At this point im jus suffering through hoping the day where I can get protein from solid foods will come sooner than later!! Otherwise blessed to be healing up well!

May God bless you with a speedy recovery

Hang in there sweetie - I vomited for 2 days and was wishing I had tried the old fashioned way one more time, but on day 4 post-op - I feeling human again. Drinking Crystal Light Margarita flavor - it's great. You are going to be o.k. soon.

Omg! I was gonna post that too but didn't wanna come off gross! Honestly best feeling! Haha finally passed it last night and I've never been so happy to pass gas! Haha good luck with everything

Worse part is over:)

Hello all I was sleeved July 9th! I have been up walkin around today and finally feeling OK...the first day or so was hell I was terribly nauseous!!! I could not even eat a ice chip without gagging! Im sooo happy I think the worsr