Amy373

Laura Do u remember what u did 1-2 weeks post op with liquid purée phase?!?

Hi Ladies I was wondering if u could join your thread? I know it's open. But my original surgery date was April 16th but I chickened out (my nerves were thro the roof) and rescheduled for May 1st. I have been follow u girls all along and now keep coming back to your thread to learn and see how everyone is doing! I am 1 week post op and not had any troubles at all until yesterday when the thought of one more Protein shake makes me gag! So sick of fake sugar free! Bluck:/- anyway so starting on purée 1. 249 highest 5'11" 2. 240 3. 231.8 4. Accomplishment-getting Vitamins in 5. Goal-Get walking-I have been active everyday. Couch time is getting less and less everyday:) Anyone else seem crabby around dinner time? Yikes, I need to disappear about that time!

So the people who have stuck w the diet. What are there main strengths? Food? I'm 7 days out and gag at the no sugar-fake sugar food. Any advice?!!??

Measure yourself!! Your inches lost will keep your spirits Up!!!

Today was day 6 post surgery for me. Today the protein shakes were making me gag! Yuck just sick of the fake sugar sweetness! I called Nut and she said I could blend up some potato broc soup w some 2%. It was delish! Only could eat 1/4 cup but so satisfying:) Is anyone else having probs w this fake sugar thing? Even though I am overweight! I have always ate whole foods and try to stay from processed, sugar free, and fat free foods. I just used to eat to much of healthy foods.

They say water goes right thru the sleeve. I bet the past few days you were swollen and it had harder time going down. Now swelling is down. And I wouldn't worry when u introduce a little thicker stuff it doesn't slide down so fast. That is why they don't want any fluids 30 minutes after u eat. That's my thoughts anyway. Ha

I have off until May 19. I substitute teach and bar tend 2-3 shifts a week. I feel like I could go back to subbing next week but...last week lots of strep and flu bugs going around. So gonna stay home. But if I had a desk job I think I would be 100% ready next Monday. How about u?

Ok A lot of info but did anyone else get Aunt Flo when they got home from hospital? Great surprise from stress on body. N has anyone had a #2? Ha sorry but u all are the only ones on same page as me:)

jodyjenson Wow yum! Today I couldn't bare to sallow another sip of protein powder???? soo sweet! I'm going to call doc and see if I can change up my full liquids. Yours sounds less sugary sweet n sweet!

Ohhh I love that dress!!!!

Today is 6 days for me. And I feel I have had the same good luck as u:))) Hip hip hooray for us:) Lucky u 12 pounds!! I have only lost 3.7. How much protein have u been able to get in? Today I am shooting for 4 carnation shakes-w injury 1tbsp-and 2% milk. What are u drinking?

Wow! That would be scary! Are u going to call doc?

How are u girls doing?

When can I go for a mile walk? Tomorrow is 5 days and I could have went today but hubby wouldn't let me. Ha He worries. Got me thinking if I feel good can I do what feels ok? Or can I hurt my stomach?

And 37 years old:(

Solon Springs, Wisconsin I have 3 kids and married for 11 years.

Thank u! Everyone!!! I wish I could meet u all in person. I like/love u all so much already. Having complete strangers comfort u in a time of need is truly amazing!!!

Height 5' 11" HW 273 SW 241 3days post op 249 Goal 180

I'm assuming up 9 from all the fluids they pump in u so u don't get dehydrated. I shouldn't have even stepped on scale cause my feet n hands are so swollen. But hoping to keep myself off the scale for a few days! N than bam results!

I'm drinking Primer Protein chocolate pre made from Sams. And carnation instant breakfast w 2% skim n unjury protein. I bet the swelling will go down in a week or so. The gurgling could hang around for a few months. Thank you so much for all your replies. Tomorrow I'm gonna take less medicine, sip slower, n relax more:)

Scale says up 9 pounds!

Hi im a May 1st sleever. 1st day home. No probs w fluids-nausua-gas. But got on scale and up 9 pds. Laying in bed right now thinking I feel 100% normal. Drank 20 oz protein and 20+water! What's wrong? Did they not take it out?

Good thinking Becky! But don't most people have Lortab after surgery?

I'm taking liquid Lortab for pain. 15ml every 4 hours and feel like I never had surgery! So happy to feel good. But also wondering what's wrong. Cause every weight loss attempt I have started I failed.

I drank it in about 40 minutes.