UNbLIVable

I was just sleeved 3 weeks ago by Dr. Wizman in Wellington. He's amazing! I too paid $13,000, self pay.

Have your tastes changed after surgery? I didn't gain my weight from sweets and can't stand all those flavored Protein Drinks, bought some unflavored and put it in some Soup. It was so gritty. I am going to try some of the vanilla Protein in some super tart plain Greek yogurt to see if they will balance each other out.

South Florida in Wellington, Lake Worth, Boynton Beach area? I'm 5 days post op! Would love to find someone who knows my struggles. These normal stomach people don't get it!!!!

I have family that lives in Delray it only takes me 15 min to get there. I had my surgery done in Wellington by Dr. Wizman. How are you 10 months out? I get sick easily still and I'm not eating or drinking enough. I can't or I get sick. I feel like I'll never be normal again.

I live in the delray area. I am about 10 months out.

I was just sleeved 3 weeks ago by Dr. Wizman in Wellington. He's amazing! I too paid $13,000, self pay.

I do love the fact that we are a gang now, Madam!

I had surgery 12/18. I wash with Dial antibacterial. My PCP made me buy some medical skin cleanser (over the counter). I use that once or twice a day, then I do generic antibacterial cream. I started this last week and my incision areas are looking great!

I felt the exact same way. To the point where they said no one is keeping you here. No one is forcing you. If you want to leave you clothes are right there. Change and go if you want. I was so scared I kept crying before. I was in pain the 2nd day after and I also cried to my mom and said I made a mistake. My mom said it would get easier. It has and I'm happier every day that I did it. I'm 3 weeks and 3 days post op. The chances are low for complications. Just follow your doctors directions and you should be fine. This is a life change. It shouldn't be taken lightly. You decide what it's worth to you.

I felt the exact same way. To the point where they said no one is keeping you here. No one is forcing you. If you want to leave you clothes are right there. Change and go if you want. I was so scared I kept crying before. I was in pain the 2nd day after and I also cried to my mom and said I made a mistake. My mom said it would get easier. It has and I'm happier every day that I did it. I'm 3 weeks and 3 days post op. The chances are low for complications. Just follow your doctors directions and you should be fine. This is a life change. It shouldn't be taken lightly. You decide what it's worth to you.

I had an old lady come up to me randomly and tell me how beautiful I am and how I remind her of her daughter. Sweet right? Yeah, then she goes on to say how her daughter has a weight problem too and did these special shakes and lost over 40 pounds! I laughed because I didn't know how else to react to that. Pretty face club member all the way. Should we get jackets? Members only?

Lord we need a club because I've gotten that too. Why oh why can't someone just say "Wow your very pretty". It has to always be "wow you gave a very pretty face". As if nothing else extra on me exists lol.

If I had a dollar for every time I heard this phrase........, I hope I never hear it again!!
I am 2 months post op and have lost 34 pounds. I am kicking it up into high gear and joining a boot camp type fitness place on Friday. I am determined to lose this weight!! Who's with me??
I want a beautiful everything!!!

Do y'all mind being merged with the Florida Sleevers thread?

Not a newby, but I know your troubles. I lovingly call my un-sleeved loved ones, "stretch-bellies".
I am from Zephyrhills, Fl.

Hi Liv,
I am in Jupiter! Who did your surgery? I am almost 5 months post op. Very happy

I'm still having trouble getting 64oz Fluid down in a day, 80g Protein and 3 solid meals. Not really eating solid meals 3x per day. Anyone else feel my struggle? (I was sleeved last Monday) the thought of puréed chicken or tuna fish makes me nauseous. I posted a similar thread yesterday but I would love some tips, tricks and recipes for this stage!

I'm on day 8. My surgery was last Monday 12/9 and I'm not feeling 100% but I'm glad I'm at 60%. I'm on antibiotics too so I've been sick because if them. Every day gets better and easier ! You're doing better than me because when I was day 3 like you I was miserable and crying. Everyday gets better and better! You'll face new challenges but you'll get past them!

Oh also for chili, I too use Turkey in mine............it is delicious!

Make sure you are eating very slow. I would make tuna salad, I would cut off the skin, take out the seed, pour some pickle juice and a little bit of mayo. I then chopped it up very finely....oh and I added a hard boiled egg.

At 5 days I might've been able to get in 24 oz (not including my Protein shakes, broth or popsicles - which I've heard that u CAN count). So it may not be as hard as u think:
4oz of Protein shake 6x a day = 24oz
2oz of broth 3x a day= 6oz
3 2oz popsicles= 6oz
1 32oz bottle of Powerade 0 nursed all day= 32oz
=64oz
And thats without even touching an actual sip of plain Water. Don't forget that u can add any liquids that u may get from other sources other than plain Water (except coffee)
Good luck!

South Florida in Wellington, Lake Worth, Boynton Beach area? I'm 5 days post op! Would love to find someone who knows my struggles. These normal stomach people don't get it!!!!

South Florida in Wellington, Lake Worth, Boynton Beach area? I'm 5 days post op! Would love to find someone who knows my struggles. These normal stomach people don't get it!!!!

Hang in there "This too shall pass"

When you aren't walking, sit in a rocker or glider chair. Lean forward with your arms crossed across your belly and rock/glide. This kind of motion is really good for getting gas moving and out.
If your room doesn't have a rocker or glider, ask your hospital if they have one they can move in.