mochax

@ ="justcallitsugar"
I'm in VA!
Yes support makes a difference.
And no they don't understand. People think this is the easy route but this feel like the hardest thing ever. My mind has not caught up with my lil ole sleeve yet. Just a few minutes ago I forgot about it and reached for my diet snapple tea (the best) and gulped it down like I was normal. After that I said holy crap what the heck did I just do lol. But I'm happy I had a moment that I forgot because I've had a ruff day lord knows. And it felt good for a second to feel normal even though my sleeve brought me back to reality fast.

9/23 Sleever down 32lbs (17 since surgery). Losing slowly but surely. Still dealing with the shoulder pain but being told my my doctor that it's the stitch from the Hiatal Hernia he repaired and it may be a few months ???????? lol. Feel good otherwise. I am just frustrated as heck with foods. It's such a battle each meal to make sure what I eat is enjoyable and worry free. Make sure you chew, are you full??, the food didn't go down well. I just want to be able to eat food and simply feel ok on small portions.

LAG & JCP - Congrats on the new size! I have been reluctant to shop for new clothes. Sleeved on 9/24 and down about 28 pounds.
Yesterday I went to shop for a new bra out of necessity - I hav lost 4 inches in the band size. Jeans were on sale & I found myself picking up my usual size. After all was said and done I was in a jean 2 sizes smaller. I could not wait to get home and tell my husband. I can't wrap my brain around the idea that I may get down to my wedding day weight -- 150 pounds. Alll three of us will look so amazing at 150!

Heading into week 7 now. Getting more comfortable with eating as I figure out what works well and what to avoid. liquids are not so distasteful now. meats of any kind still taste funny so I am eating more Beans and peas and they taste wonderful. Also cheese, yogurt, and nuts are on my good list. My pants size has gone from a 22/24 to a 16/18. All in all, each day is getting better. The only real hurdle is bad anemia but am addressing that with supplements. I can't wait to see how things are in another month.

I picked up the Carbmaster carrot cake and I will not do that again. To me it tasted too much like carrots. The spice cake one was delish though. I will definitely stick with the Carbmaster. I have to see if they have it in Greek yogurt. The vanilla goes good with my homemade granola bars.

Mochax it sounds like you are doing great. You are learning about life being sleeved. Your sister is probably dealing with her own issues related to you being sleeved. She maybe unsure how it's going to play into your relationship. I suggest you just take this day by day. I am not an expert. However, I have learned that being sleeved is working for me. I am changing my life and increasing my happiness over all. Give yourself a break and remember this not another diet. Change takes time.

1st shopping trip yesterday. My daughters and coworkers had been telling me it was time to buy new pants. I am so excited to have bought jeans and shirts 2 sizes smaller than I had on. ????????????

Mochax finding a buddy is essential. It may be time to tell someone even if they haven't been sleeved just so you have a source of support outside of the forum. With that said....be as negative as you need to be so you can purge it! I'm 5 mo out and I did nothing but complain for 2 months. Now--63lbs later and healthier than I've ever been I don't regret any part of my process. You will get there...I promise. Stick to the plan
..complain...pray...stick to the plan...complain some more and pray more! You will see in time that this was a great thing. No testimony without a test!

@ "bajanqueen70" thanks I needed to read that advice post right at this very moment. I have a love hate relationship for my sleeve right now. I ate too many slider foods didn't get full and kept eating and what do you know. I'm feeling miserable. I feel hungry all the time. I really need to get it together smh.

Go girl! Awesome. Keep pushing!

Here it is still hangs below the belt I now weigh 155 at 4'8 1/2 - 4'9 in a size 12

Word of advice from a veteran sleever who fell off of the wagon since surgery almost two years ago...protein, Protein, protein and lots of water! I've been re-energized by doing this and feel like my sleeve is working for me again...I've cut down on carbs tremendously (most come from fruits), and I've focused on staying hydrated. For new sleevers, don't ever get discouraged! Follow your surgeon and nutritionist's instructions and the pounds will melt off. As you progress, stay away from slider foods (my downfall) and focus on protein first; it will keep you fuller longer. I haven't hit onederland yet, but I sure am looking forward to getting there. Just 21 pounds to go! Stay focused all! Keep your eyes on the prize and remember why you did all this! Good luck!

I was sleeved on 09/24/14.. Still trying to get my fluids and Protein in.. I saw my Primary Doctor to have blood work done for my thyroid. Hoping my numbers are a bit lower than before.. Well he weighed me, and I now weigh 194.. I'm so excited, but I can honestly say that I miss food, cooking daily is such a challenge. My appointment with my surgeon is on 11/11, I'm hoping he says that I can finally eat something that is not liquid. I wish all the September sleevers the best on this new journey we are on.. Good Luck

Hey guys... everybody is different. . I am 4weeks out on sept 24 I lost 33pds..I followed the first 2weeks and that was it... I try not to eat more then 10grams of sugars..no sweets,fried foods or oils..lots of fruit, yogurt Soup, shredded chicken ,fish,flavored Water ..my Dr said eat wat I want .my stomach tells me if i cant tolerate it...I drink Cappuccino with toasted coconut almond milk no sugar..u have to find things that wrk for u...good luck

@ "vluciano93" My dr told me I could eat anything soft pretty much. I eat Soups a lot, cheese and mash potatoes. It goes down easy. I don't think I get enough Protein everyday either and that could be why I'm always hungry. Seems to me my appetite has not changed at all. Loading up on protein I guess should keep you full. I get the benefits of having protein daily but if you got the part cut out that helps reduce hunger feelings then why have protein to stay feeling full. This is not what I thought it would be so far. I like the restriction of not being able to eat a lot at once but I still feel hungry as before. Not to mention this 2week stall I've been on. Maybe it will change.

@ "aloudwhisper" I find myself tired at awkward times. Yesterday I couldn't get enough sleep so weird. I was on my way to the gym and turned around. I got super sleepy on the drive. The other day I had a ton of energy. I still feel very hungry at times. I try to eat a few times a day but I'm still not getting all Protein in. Sick of the shakes and they don't taste good anymore. I'm assuming my taste buds have changed.

Lexie ????
I stalled for a little over 2wks. Then started losing again. Give it time. You're doing great.
My stats:
Sleeved 9/16
HW 284
SW 274
Stalled at 264
CW 258
????- AllofMe

This is what I use. Got it from target

Same here. Lost about 24 and now it's at a stand still. Was sleeve 9/30. I've hit the gym been very active but nothing. I hope next week the scale can move at least 5 pounds. Lord knows I've thought of it enuff for it to just disappear lol.

Ooh! I love tea! And I actually have some green tea too. It should also help with the dreaded "I'm freezing constantly from the decreased calories" issue I've been dealing with. Thanks for the tip :-)

I just completed my first half marathon. It was great. I finished in 2 hours 9 minutes. I am down 130 lbs since January. I feel blessed to have this gift and enjoy it.

Helllo fellow September Sleevers! I had my gastric sleeve and hiatal hernia on 9/25. I have lost 23 pounds and counting! I feel fantastic.

I hit a stall. Like so many others, I didn't think it would happen, but three weeks comes around and nothing happens! Stay the course.. I think I am moving downward again. Have lost 20 pounds and have not had any slime or food issued yet. Scares me that the transition to solids has been so easy. I need to work on slowing down when I eat. I have been able to eat an entire container of yogurt which concerns me. I fear he left me too large a stomach!