Comstock

Sleeved the 19th
I went for two week apt last Wednesday and was down 35 lbs from start pre op diet, 20 since surgery. I am still on pureed diet for another week and a half. I am amazed at how much some of you can eat. I am still on mostly Protein shakes with s/f Jello, popsicles, yogurt, and pudding. Cream Soups are good too but only get about 3 to 4 oz down. I do use the laughing cow cheese in the cream Soups which is good. I did make some turkey Soup from Tday bones and that has been really good pureed too. I have tried eggs with the laughing cow cheese but I only get about 1/4 of an egg in. I am very happy with all of this though. I'm not hungry so I make a 8 oz. shake in the am, this takes me until around 11 am to drink, then I have 3 oz of Jello or yogurt, 2-3 hours later I have some pudding or cottage cheese, then maybe a popsicle. About that time I head home (5pm) make another 4 oz Protein Shake and have something for dinner, pureed or cream Soup, usually a couple more popsicles or some jello and that's it. I drink all day but still not sure I hit 60 oz of Fluid. This plus my Vitamins is all I can do.
I have no problems with nausea, Constipation or vomiting. I do miss regular food but my energy is so high! Especially because I started Vitamins on Thursday. I wake up at 5 am and am up until 11 or 12 at night. I clean constantly and walk and walk. I used to drag myself out of bed at 6 am go to work and fall asleep all day at my desk, come home and sit on the couch until I went to bed at 8 or 9 (or fell asleep on the couch).
Cross my fingers no stall yet but that may come when my diet changes to soft diet as my calorie intake will increase but really I'm ok with eating what I am because the scale keeps moving! I track every single thing I put in my mouth and am actually becoming obsessed with losing!

Sleeved 11/12/13, down 26 lbs but hit the week three stall. Read about it on here. Figured nah, won't happen to me. Now I'm just hoping it doesn't last too long. Also had my first real bout of Constipation. What fun ! Was shaking from the pain. Also feel like I can't tell if I'm hungry, nauseous, sick, in pain. Very confusing time right now. I'm keeping my head up. No regrets. The dr warned me these first months are rough ! Good luck everyone.

UPDATE: I'm excited to say I'm now under 200 pounds. 199.8 to be exact!!! When I first started this journey In Jan of this year I weighed 251. I would of never thought I would be under 200 again, and I know I wouldn't have been if it wasn't for the sleeve. I am very happy and doing well. Almost 5 weeks post op. 21 pounds lost since surgery!

The only thing that worked for me with the gas pains was walking, walking and more walking. I know what you mean about the shakes and everything being sweet. I can't stand it and I didn't drink sweet stuff before. I am so glad I can tolerate plain Water again. I am so excited about the egg next week. I told my mom I felt like I should go to the store now and pick it out like people pick out their Thanksgiving turkey.

Surgery was on Nov. 29. I'm feeling pretty good. Having some nausea troubles. Can't tolerate my shakes at all. Feeling fatigued, but hanging in there! Glad to be on the other side!!

Me too. I took a bunch to the resale shop. My closet is getting kinda sparse, but I guess I will be able to make it through. I can sew, so guess I'll have to alter some of my clothes....I was hoping to trade them in for stuff at the resale shop but they didn't take everything. Grrrrrr.

I was sleeved Nov. 25. I have only lost 20 lbs. That includes almost 3 weeks of all liquid diet. 2weeks before and 1 week after surgery. I too seem to have trouble getting all the required fluids and Protein consumed in a day. I am feeling good and getting around better everyday. Still feel pretty positive this was the right decision for me.

I was sleeved on Nov 13th as well!! I started at 240, lost 13lbs by surgery date and have lost 17lbs more since the surgery. I wish I didn't have a scale because I have been checking my weight every day! Especially this week because I have stopped losing and have just hovered around the same weight for the last couple of days (I have read that this is normal during the 3rd week after surgery - I hope it is!) I am also sick to death of soup!! I want to chew something! LOL

Lyndy, my surgeon told me when I was pre-op to avoid white foods: Pasta, potatoes, rice, bread, sugar. I found that when I have a hard and fast rule like that it's easier than having to make a judgment call every time I face food. I lost 25.5 pounds before my surgery and didn't feel deprived because the Protein was so satisfying. It was a struggle to keep portions small, as it always will be, but you might give this some thought. It's good practice too, for me, because I don't think I will want to go back to eating these items with any regularity because they are such triggers for me.
Good luck! You CAN do it! This whole process is easier than living with the extra weight and health problems for the rest of your life. It's a little bump in the road. Hang in there!

Lyndy, my surgeon told me when I was pre-op to avoid white foods: Pasta, potatoes, rice, bread, sugar. I found that when I have a hard and fast rule like that it's easier than having to make a judgment call every time I face food. I lost 25.5 pounds before my surgery and didn't feel deprived because the Protein was so satisfying. It was a struggle to keep portions small, as it always will be, but you might give this some thought. It's good practice too, for me, because I don't think I will want to go back to eating these items with any regularity because they are such triggers for me.
Good luck! You CAN do it! This whole process is easier than living with the extra weight and health problems for the rest of your life. It's a little bump in the road. Hang in there!

Craftymama I am so jealous of that egg! I have to get to next Tuesday. Prettybrneyes I feel the same as you. I was sleeved the day after you. I can't wait to get to something other than liquids.

I am now 7 days post sleeve and things are looking up. I stopped the pain meds a couple of days ago and I am feeling good even sleeping on my side and stomach.
I can drink as much Water as I like, I only feel it if I drink to fast like I did before the sleeve. I am not sure if that is the sleeve telling me it's full or not, but I am sure that it will make me drink and eat slower. I have no issue getting the Protein in other than I am sick of it. Can't wait to start on scrambled eggs and cottage cheese next week.
I am walking 2 miles a day and hope to keep increasing that. I am down 8 lbs from my pre op weight.

I'm on day 6 and feeling much better. I am able to eat and drink more easily the last couple of days and can actually consume a mug of Soup if I take my time. I had gained 4 lbs since leaving the hospital but don't know if I've lost that now. People said it's because of gas and fluids from the hospital, so hope that's the case.
I'm tired of feeling like an invalid and bored! I don't seem to be able to concentrate enough to do projects so I'm looking forward to next week when I am sure I'll feel more normal.
Looking forward to the pounds starting to come off.

In the more detail than you probably want department, I have started taking Colace twice/day. I'd like to keep my intestines moving, ya know! I was having trouble with Constipation even before my surgery, since I started a high Protein diet. Unpleasant, and I want to get a solution to staying with normal activities in the intestines.
Was able to get all of my Protein in today (I think I even exceeded at about 87 gm) but short of Water. Most of the protein was in drinks and Soup, so will keep on sipping tonite.
Walked about 30 mins tonite and it felt quite good. I was pooping out a bit on the last leg, but made it home and am glad I did it.
Onward, all....thanks for listening.

Comstock,
Sounds like ur doing great! Thank you for Sharing. glad ur getting that Protein in. i read that having a firm small pillow helps. going to get one when i get my robe and slippers . keep us posted. in my prayers!
L

Congratulations on your surgery! My gas pain was the worst thing with the surgery. The gas would lodge up in my left shoulder and there were times I would swear I was having a heart attack. Lots of gas x and walking helped. Good luck and know that you will feel better and better as each day goes by!

Lyndy, my surgeon told me when I was pre-op to avoid white foods: Pasta, potatoes, rice, bread, sugar. I found that when I have a hard and fast rule like that it's easier than having to make a judgment call every time I face food. I lost 25.5 pounds before my surgery and didn't feel deprived because the Protein was so satisfying. It was a struggle to keep portions small, as it always will be, but you might give this some thought. It's good practice too, for me, because I don't think I will want to go back to eating these items with any regularity because they are such triggers for me.
Good luck! You CAN do it! This whole process is easier than living with the extra weight and health problems for the rest of your life. It's a little bump in the road. Hang in there!

It sounds like you are progressing well. It definitely isn't unusual to show a little gain in the first week after surgery, you were pumped full of gas and fluids, as well as the swelling and bloating. Don't worry about it, it will disappear just as quickly as it appeared. Some advice that helped me when I had my surgery, put a pillow under your tummy in bed at night, it helps support it and is amazing how much more comfortable you will be.

Lyndy, my surgeon told me when I was pre-op to avoid white foods: Pasta, potatoes, rice, bread, sugar. I found that when I have a hard and fast rule like that it's easier than having to make a judgment call every time I face food. I lost 25.5 pounds before my surgery and didn't feel deprived because the Protein was so satisfying. It was a struggle to keep portions small, as it always will be, but you might give this some thought. It's good practice too, for me, because I don't think I will want to go back to eating these items with any regularity because they are such triggers for me.
Good luck! You CAN do it! This whole process is easier than living with the extra weight and health problems for the rest of your life. It's a little bump in the road. Hang in there!

Hi everyone.....today is much better (day 4). I am quite comfortable and am moving around more normally today. I was able to finish my 30g Protein shake this a.m. and am sipping a chai latte now. It all feels quite normal. My sweetie and I even ran a couple of errands today and it felt good.
I only slept in the recliner a few hours last night and then went to bed. I was really comfortable and slept soundly til this a.m. I think it's because my incisions are far less painful than they have been in the past few days. It really is remarkable how fast we heal up.
Just want to report a surprise though: I checked my weight this a.m. and I GAINED 4 lbs since my surgery. What a shock!!!! I know it's just retained Fluid and no BM yet, but I wasn't expecting it. Still, I wanted a little reward.
Hope your journey is going well. It is so encouraging to have the pain subsiding and feeling more normal.

yeah, show him a bunch of our before and after pics. thats motivating. also try writing down all the reasons why you want to have this surgery and give it to him (like a love letter). sounds like he needs lots of reassurance.
let him get involved as much as possible- let him help you by taking pre op pics and measurements. maybe he needs to feel like a part of this all. let him help you by gathering supplies. does he go to appointments with you?
maybe even let him read this thread you started. We'll help talk him thru this.
Best to you both!

This is a great choice to make........ And with ur other health problems this surgery is going to help u............ Sometimes people can't understand the surgery because they really don't understand what were carrying around everyday.................... Keep ur eyes on the prize........... Maybe have ur husband read some of the good stories on here

Thank you! I have told him a lot how much I love him but I guess I need to be more honest about what has driven me to this decision. It is five years in the making and he knows that. And yes, when I am unable to tie my shoes with out being on a bed and in some weird position or when I am at the beach and can't get up and down easily, that drives me. But more than anything I DO want to live. I have diabetes, hypertension and etc. thx for the support! I already feel better and stronger mentally!

Lisha,
What a great attitude you have about the slow start. It's mathematically impossible for you to have such a drastic reduction in calories -- and not lose all the weight you want. I'm routing for you!
warmly,
WeeWers

I am 4 days post-op...Clear liquids went just fine for me. Today was 1sst day of full liquids...I had sugar free pudding for Breakfast. Currnelty eating cream of chicken Soup for lunch. I am however not doing as well as mystigal...I have lost 7 lbs since my pre-op diet..but they say the 1st of recover very normal to not lose or even gain weight do to swelling and the iv Fluid they pump into you at the hopsital. I am still sore in a couple of my incisions. Today is much better than yesterday and I am sure tomorrow will be even better.