Jenschob86

-49.1 lbs!!!

You look great! I'm really hating this new format though and having a helluva time finding the threads for August 2013 sleevers! Am I the only one?

-49.1 lbs!!!

I am in SeReno and had my surgery on October 18th with Dr. Ganser. He was very nice and was always asking me if I had any questions. I did have to do a series of 12 visits with a dietician before my insurance would consider it. And... well I am glad they did make go because I learned a lot before I actually started the surgery classes. I admit I have been having thoughts of regret because now I cannot just go out and eat whatever I want. But then I remember... that was the problem. So hopefully things calm down with my emotions.

I had mine with dr Watson, and I too have the same emotions. BUT I'm 45 lbs down and so far loving it so much!

Me too. I get hungry often but thankfully it isn't the same type of hunger as before.

I definitely agree. It's not ravenous, have to eat now hunger, it's just better. :-)

August 27th sleever here.. I am LOVING my decision to get my sleeve. There are times I wonder if they actually sleeved me at all.. but then there are times I know for sure. I have lost since the beginning of the pre op diet a total of 37lbs!! I have returned to work a week ago' date=' which has turned out to be more of a struggle than I thought it would be. I am on nights, trying not to eat during the day when I'm up so I can save my meals for at night.. its just all confusing. I'm still struggling to get all my Protein and fluids in.. but I try and that's all I can do. I can't wait to hit the gym.. going today to see what all they offer. I hope all my other 8-27 sleevers are doing well.. hard to believe in a week we will be one month out!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> one day at a time..[/quote']

I'm loving mine too!! I'm down almost the exact same weight (36) and was sleeved the same day!! I'm meeting with a personal trainer today and I'm super excited!!!

August 27th sleever here.. I am LOVING my decision to get my sleeve. There are times I wonder if they actually sleeved me at all.. but then there are times I know for sure. I have lost since the beginning of the pre op diet a total of 37lbs!! I have returned to work a week ago' date=' which has turned out to be more of a struggle than I thought it would be. I am on nights, trying not to eat during the day when I'm up so I can save my meals for at night.. its just all confusing. I'm still struggling to get all my Protein and fluids in.. but I try and that's all I can do. I can't wait to hit the gym.. going today to see what all they offer. I hope all my other 8-27 sleevers are doing well.. hard to believe in a week we will be one month out!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> one day at a time..[/quote']

I'm loving mine too!! I'm down almost the exact same weight (36) and was sleeved the same day!! I'm meeting with a personal trainer today and I'm super excited!!!

I see a whole lot of people saying they're not hungry- i am dde12... And i feel very hungry sometimes- though i'm following all the doctor's orders I feel very hungry throughout the day

I too feel very hungry. I am on the puréed foods. I'm wondering if the amount of hunger depends on the size of our pouches...

I was 8/27 also!! :-)

I also was sleeved August 27th' date=' 330 pre surgery and today I'm 301.4. I can't even imagine what it's going to feel like to step on the scale and see it starting with a 2.[/quote']

I was sleeved 8/27 as well. I started at 324 and am now 285.. It is so weird seeing that 2 there. I've been 300+ for 7 years or more now, so it's a wonderful feeling!!! Good luck to you!

Hey don't worry just walk more and watch your carb intake . You can do it !!!!

Thanks. I'm working on it!

I agree! I was thinking to my self I'm supposed to be losing not gaining lol!

Exactly!! Lol maybe next week!

I know how you feel! Not sure what happens at 2 weeks :/ have you started puréed or soft solids?

I started puréed. It seems common, it's just very discouraging. :-(

I'm up 3.7 pounds this week. I am 2.5 weeks out and up already. I can't believe this!

I am 5 weeks out today and have not lost anything for almost 2 weeks. Finally it started moving this morning' date=' so hope it will keep going. I lost 21 lbs in the first 2 weeks after surgery, then nothing and even going up a few. I think it is Water weight and also starting on more solid foods. Good luck to everyone!!![/quote']

Thank goodness I'm not the only gainer! I'm two and a half weeks out and lost 20, but now I'm up two. It's discouraging!

Good luck!!

Starting weight 319

Surgery day 301

Currently 285!! :-)

I'm in a group that is open to any sleever regardless off surgery date so there's newbies and veterans just search Sleeve Gastrectomy Support Group it's a private group so we can be free to post confidently and comfortably.

I just put in a request also :-)

Just have to share. I talked with my doc yesterday and asked about the Premier Protein shakes from costco and he said they would be perfect. They are 30g Protein, 3G sugar and fat. The best part is they taste like chocolate milk!!! That alone made my day, so I had to share for all those struggling with protein intake and nasty shakes. :-) wishing all of us the best!! <3

Hi fellow August Sleevers. I was sleeved on August 21st. (2 weeks out). So far I am thrilled that I made this decision. Sometimes though' date=' I get a couple of hunger pains during the day. I never felt those prior to the surgery. It's like my body is reminding me to eat. Before, I just ate to eat. I guess my body never got the chance to tell me before. Currently, I am trying to get down a few more calories. Anybody else experiencing this phenomenon called the feeling of hunger? LOL <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Me!!! I too get them and I agree. I think it's just the bodies way of reminding us to eat. More Protein I guess...

I'm wondering If anyone feels hunger...??? I was sleep 8/27 and I feel hungry. I thought it was just the gas at first, but it's not. :-(

Hi!!!!! I had mine done on the 22... Still feel lifeless and with some crazy anxiety for the last 3 nights.. I get restless arms... And I've even felt depression.... Am I alone???

I had mine on the 27th and had a few bouts of depression already too... Hope that doesn't stick around too much!

My doctor gave me omeprazole. I think it may be a higher dose than OTC...

Hey guys! I was just sleeved on 8/27, I was only on Clear Liquids in the hospital, but now I'm on full liquids for three weeks, smooth foods for two weeks and then soft foods for two weeks. Then I get real food :-) it is going to be a long time especially since I was on a two week shake diet only pre op. so anyway. I'm feeling pretty good, the gas really sucks and it hurts A LOT, but I'm sure it will be done soon too! Good luck all!

So' date=' I finally got the courage to fill out the paperwork to make my first initial appointment only to find out my insurance requires 6 months of a doctors diet. Ugh!!!!! I've been off and on phentermine for over 3 years with no real weight loss.

Did anyone else have to do the 6 month diet?[/quote']

I did not have to, but they said that sometimes if you have proof you may not need to do another time of it.

My doctors office said to take a SIP of Water every two to three bites and then wait a half hour after to drink anything more. They said with the new stomach being so small and food will get stuck, the little bits of water will help. But that's not til soft foods and up. I'm still on liquids for three more weeks.

Lol everytime they woke me up i made them walk with me. They were quite surprise to see me up and moving.