MGR1852

Feeling fantastic! HW 322 (March 2013) SW 278 (Dec 16,2013) CW 259 I only weigh once a week so I haven't experienced any stalls yet. I'm sure it will come but I think weighing once a week is best for me.

I work for the State of Arkansas as a supervisor for Child Protective Services. I've been with this division for 10 years!

Hi all, just wanted to update. I was sleeved 12-16 and went for my first post-op appt yesterday. I'm officially down 22.2 pounds!! I was excited & my surgeon was very pleased. I know it's not as much as some folks but it feels great to me! Down at least one pant size and probably another if I would just try! Have a great weekend!!

Hi all, I was sleeved 12-16. I go for my first post-op appt this Thursday afternoon. According to my home scale I've lost 18.6 pounds so far. For some reason I think it should be more but I'm pleased (also down 1 pants size)!! On the puréed/soft food stage. Very tired of eating the same thing over and over....

Hi MnWin, sorry about that. Had posted my stats previously & didn't quote the original post! Thanks! HW 322 (March 2013) SW 278 (Dec 16) CW 262.4

CW 262.4

I was sleeved on 12-16 so almost three weeks out. Although I'm not having the low energy that you are experiencing, our intake is pretty similar. I'm getting about 30-40 grams of protein and about 40 ounces of liquid. I called the NUT Monday & all she said was "keep trying." I can't stand the protein shakes, they have become the devil since surgery!! I am allowed puréed food so I've been eating cheese, tuna, and a little chicken. Hopefully things will improve for us!!

CW 265.8 I only weigh once a week. Surgery date 12/16

I bought the Syntrax Nectar Fuzzy Navel and was able to get down 7 ounces yesterday. Today, I mixed it with some pineapple orange juice and was able to get all 16 ounces down. 23 grams of protein per scoop so that's much more than I had been getting. I liked the Premier RTD chocolate shakes pre-op but can't stand them post op.

I'm struggling as well. 10 days post op today & am not getting anywhere near the 60 grams of protein goal. Every time I try to drink a protein shake I dry heave, gag, and/or throw up. I bought the Syntrax Nectar Fuzzy Navel last night & suffered threw about 7 ounces this morning before I started gagging! Hey, that's progress! I'm only eating about 1 ounce at a meal so there is no way I can survive this way......At a loss for what to do.

I'm 9 days out from surgery and I'm only allowed 1 tablespoon of protein & 1-2 teaspoons of veggies. I'm still eating in medicine cups!

Thanks everyone for the responses. Sorry it's been awhile since I got back on here, was traveling. I started soft/puréed food today! Yeah! I had 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter for breakfast with 1/2 tablespoon of Apple sauce and I had a mini Baby Bel cheese for lunch with 2 whole wheat crackers. It was delish! Everything came directly off my NUT's guidelines. Still struggling with the protein drinks but I feel confident I can find the right balance. Merry Christmas everyone!

Thanks for the responses and suggestions everyone sent. Sorry it's taken so long to respond, I was traveling. I started puréed/soft foods today & it has been great! I had 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter for breakfast and a mini Babybel cheese for lunch! Still struggling with the protein shakes but feel confident I can find something that will work!

Need some suggestions....I'm 6 days post op and feel like I'm struggling! I am basically living on SF pudding and juice. I've tried a couple different protein shakes since I've been home & they make me gag! I've gotten some cream soups down but I don't like them. I'm just feeling a little down. I can start puréed food tomorrow so I'm hoping that will help.

I'm 6 days out and feel like I'm struggling. I can't stand the protein shakes now! I tried a Premier chocolate shake this morning and gagged just putting it in my mouth. Pretty much living on juice and SF pudding. Agh!!!

HW 322 (3/13) SW 278 CW 271

Also sleeved on Monday. Got home today about 1:00 and have been sipping fluids. Overall I feel pretty good. I haven't had any nausea or need for pain meds since Monday night. I can defiantly tell my tummy is weakling up! Lots of noise and rumblings!

Hi all, just wanted to update. I'm home from the hospital this afternoon & feeling very good!! Even did a small load of laundry! Sleeved on Monday, the 16th.

Just a quick update, surgery was yesterday morning. Dry mouth was the absolute worst part! Got to start ice chips this morning at 10 am. Overall things are good so far. Been sitting in a chair and walking the halls. Should be leaving tomorrow (my doc requires a two night stay).

Sitting in the waiting room!! Yikes, I can't believe it's finally here!

Sending up prayers for you and your loved ones.

Good luck to all my fellow 16th sleeve brothers & sisters! Praying for a speedy recovery for all.

Surgery is in the morning. Have to be there at 6:30! I too have been washing with anti bac soap for 2 days & again in the morning. Scared, excited, nervous all wrapped into one!!! God be with everyone on this journey. Prayers for Andrew!

Fellow 12-16 sleevester here! Live in Arkansas. I'm ready for all of this build up to be over with! So glad I was busy at work today & have things planned all weekend. Come on Monday!!

Good luck tomorrow AtlantaRed! Thanks for starting the thread and working so hard to get & keep the dates list going. I'm right behind you, Monday!