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Hi ya'll. Im Kim. I've been a nurse for the past almost 30 years! I started in LPN school when i was 15. from there I got my ADN, then BSN, and then finally a MSN. I have worked primarily in labor and delivery with a specialty in High risk OB. I was sleeved on 12/26/12 and have lost 44 lbs. down from a 22 to an 18. Lost more than 15 inches. Lots of NSVs. feeling really good! Check my gallery for pre op and 3 month post op pics. I look forward to being a part of the support forum. I loo

Way to go McSleevy!!

What does your pre op diet consist of? Hang tough!

Friend.. a great high protein snack

Sounds like you are doing well. i am a slow loser too. down 44 pounds and 15 inches (at least) since december 26th. I keep reminding myself that slow and steady wins the race!

Tink2222

Congrats on all the NSVs. keep up the good work!

I hate to ask- but do you exercise regularly?

I am 3 months post op. i kept a detailed food diary and thought it might be helpful if i posted exactly what i was eating at this stage. Hope it helps. Oh btw, Most of the time I mashed stuff up really well and did the chew, chew, chew routine. So mostly everything was either strained, mashed or ground up. Here it is in no particular order: Protein shakes, cream of wheat, greek yogurt, yogurt, frozen greek yogurt, milk, sf popsicles, sf pudding, sf Jello, Soups, mashed potatoes, applesauce, string cheese, salmon, chicken, a little canned fruit, avocados, eggs, bananas, oatmeal, and cottage cheese.

I am 3 months post op and have been keeping a detailed food diary. i thought it might be helpful to some if i made a list of all the foods and liquids i was consuming in the fulll liquid phase. hope it helps someone. Here it is in no particular order: Protein shakes (of course), cream of wheat, greek yogurt, yogurt, strained Soups (even egg drop soup), sf popsicles, sf Jello, sf pudding, frozen greek yogurt, milk

I was doing cream of wheat in the full liquid stage. I had no problems with it, and it tastes so good at that point. Enjoy!

i get the tummy noises, too. Kinda amusing. Its not as noisy as it was when I was newly sleeved. i also get the hiccups when i eat. Getting in the Protein gets easier, but i still have trouble getting in enough fluids even at 3 months out. Good luck!

Great job with the weight loss. i always get that stuck-in-the-throat feeling when i get full. ive heard others say the same thing. The dizziness could be from dehydration. how much fluids are you getting in?

I wish I could feel free to discuss how I am feeling. Maybe it would help someone. But if I did, would I be heard? Would I be ridiculed? For now ill keep my mouth shut and wait to see how this thread plays out.

I was in for two nights and i was glad. I needed the IV fluids and the pain meds for the first couple of days. after that i was happy to get home. Good luck!!

you are on your way! Great job on the quitting smoking! I know how hard it is.

I avoided anything with chunks in it, just in case.

i brought a bunch of stuff to the hospital with me: a robe, nightgown, slippers, socks, toiletries, a book, a heating pad, gas-X, hair ties, makeup, my laptop, my phone, etc. the only things I really needed and used was my chapsitck and my teddy bear

Thanks for the pic!

Thanks for this informative link!

To post a pic it is easier on the smart phone, I think. After you reply, look for the little 'plus sign' next to the send button. See if that works for ya.

I'm down from a 22 to an 18. Thanks!!

Some pics of me. I'd love to see some pics of ya'll before we meet up so we can recognize each other.

Hi, my name is Kim. I'm 45. I was sleeved on 12/26/12. I'm a little over 3 months post op. I have lost 44 lbs and am 1 pound away from onderland! I eat about 800-900 cals per day and 40-70 gms Protein. I have trouble getting in enough fluids, tho. I would love to meet up!! A little more about me: I M married (its complicated) I am an RN, but not currently working. I live in Rio Rancho.