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Hi Everyone! I haven't been super active on here but I have been listening and am so happy to have you all to go through this with! I appreciate all of the words of honesty and encouragement you all share. I had my sleeve and hiatal hernia repair on October 1st. For about 2 weeks I wondered what the hell I did to myself! I am happy to say things are better. I am on "mushy foods" right now although I have to admit I am not very creative with this. I eat an egg a day and usually a 4 oz container of greek yogurt and sometimes I get a 1/2 cup of cottage cheese. I was told I need to get in 95 grams of Protein a day so this stage has been difficult for me. I can get so much more Protein through the drinks, yet wonder if/how I will sustain myself on food....? Anyone else going through this? I have begun walking to increase my stamina. I have a job that requires travel and walking around quite a bit. I feel like I am one day "on" and the next day is difficult at this point for me. I remember someone saying only 4 oz of Soup at a time. I tried soup yesterday and it was a welcomed change. I think I probably had 6-8 oz. Does this mean I could be stretching out my sleeve? I would hate to mess things up with soup!!! Best wishes everyone!
PS. I also did the stall for almost 2 weeks! I am now averaging about 2 lbs a week. I have a friend that had this surgery and said the weight didn't really start moving until he moved to real food. I found this encouraging and hope it help someone else as well....

Now I know BMI is basically BS...but I am still a little giddy that, for the first time ever, I am now a "normal" BMI...not obese, not overweight....but Normal.
This is all still so crazy to me! Normal!! Never thought I would see it!

Hi Everyone! I haven't been super active on here but I have been listening and am so happy to have you all to go through this with! I appreciate all of the words of honesty and encouragement you all share. I had my sleeve and hiatal hernia repair on October 1st. For about 2 weeks I wondered what the hell I did to myself! I am happy to say things are better. I am on "mushy foods" right now although I have to admit I am not very creative with this. I eat an egg a day and usually a 4 oz container of greek yogurt and sometimes I get a 1/2 cup of cottage cheese. I was told I need to get in 95 grams of Protein a day so this stage has been difficult for me. I can get so much more Protein through the drinks, yet wonder if/how I will sustain myself on food....? Anyone else going through this? I have begun walking to increase my stamina. I have a job that requires travel and walking around quite a bit. I feel like I am one day "on" and the next day is difficult at this point for me. I remember someone saying only 4 oz of Soup at a time. I tried soup yesterday and it was a welcomed change. I think I probably had 6-8 oz. Does this mean I could be stretching out my sleeve? I would hate to mess things up with soup!!! Best wishes everyone!
PS. I also did the stall for almost 2 weeks! I am now averaging about 2 lbs a week. I have a friend that had this surgery and said the weight didn't really start moving until he moved to real food. I found this encouraging and hope it help someone else as well....

I had terrible acid reflux. My Dr did the EGD to see my anatomy before "cutting" as well as to check for a hernia. Since I was cash pay, my insurance covered the hernia repair and I paid the rest myself. It was very quick and painless. It gave me some peace of mind that my Dr was able to take a look at my anatomy and let me know there was a chance to help my reflux as well.

I had my sleeve Oct 1st also! I have been HANGRY as well this weekend :-) I am so ready for something different than the shakes. I have also stayed the same weight for 4 days this week and today was actually UP 1 pound! I am trying not to be discouraged and just keep going, but this has been tough! I have my follow up with my surgeon this Thursday. I have scheduled an appointment with the nutritionist as well so that I can make sure I am making the correct choices this next phase. Good Luck everyone! I hope to stay in touch!

Hello everyone! I wanted to check in and say Hello! I am one week post op (October1) and doing much better today. I have had very low energy this week. I am trying to listen to my body and rest while I can. I was having trouble swallowing the first few days after surgery because of my hernia repair but that is much better. I feel very hungry every so often but feel full when I drink Water or my Protein. I am going to have to learn that it is OK to "eat" often instead of overeating once or twice a day. Today, I tried about a tablespoon of refried Beans. I was nervous about what would happen but it actually went very well! I was so excited to have something that was not chocolate, vanilla, strawberry or "fruity" flavored! That has been challenging to me. My pre-op diet was liquids for 2 weeks as well. I am finishing up my last week of liquids and really looking forward to moving on to some new flavors!
I hope everyone is doing well!

Hello everyone! I wanted to check in and say Hello! I am one week post op (October1) and doing much better today. I have had very low energy this week. I am trying to listen to my body and rest while I can. I was having trouble swallowing the first few days after surgery because of my hernia repair but that is much better. I feel very hungry every so often but feel full when I drink Water or my Protein. I am going to have to learn that it is OK to "eat" often instead of overeating once or twice a day. Today, I tried about a tablespoon of refried Beans. I was nervous about what would happen but it actually went very well! I was so excited to have something that was not chocolate, vanilla, strawberry or "fruity" flavored! That has been challenging to me. My pre-op diet was liquids for 2 weeks as well. I am finishing up my last week of liquids and really looking forward to moving on to some new flavors!
I hope everyone is doing well!

Hello everyone! I wanted to check in and say Hello! I am one week post op (October1) and doing much better today. I have had very low energy this week. I am trying to listen to my body and rest while I can. I was having trouble swallowing the first few days after surgery because of my hernia repair but that is much better. I feel very hungry every so often but feel full when I drink Water or my Protein. I am going to have to learn that it is OK to "eat" often instead of overeating once or twice a day. Today, I tried about a tablespoon of refried Beans. I was nervous about what would happen but it actually went very well! I was so excited to have something that was not chocolate, vanilla, strawberry or "fruity" flavored! That has been challenging to me. My pre-op diet was liquids for 2 weeks as well. I am finishing up my last week of liquids and really looking forward to moving on to some new flavors!
I hope everyone is doing well!

Hello everyone! I wanted to check in and say Hello! I am one week post op (October1) and doing much better today. I have had very low energy this week. I am trying to listen to my body and rest while I can. I was having trouble swallowing the first few days after surgery because of my hernia repair but that is much better. I feel very hungry every so often but feel full when I drink Water or my Protein. I am going to have to learn that it is OK to "eat" often instead of overeating once or twice a day. Today, I tried about a tablespoon of refried Beans. I was nervous about what would happen but it actually went very well! I was so excited to have something that was not chocolate, vanilla, strawberry or "fruity" flavored! That has been challenging to me. My pre-op diet was liquids for 2 weeks as well. I am finishing up my last week of liquids and really looking forward to moving on to some new flavors!
I hope everyone is doing well!

Hello everyone! I wanted to check in and say Hello! I am one week post op (October1) and doing much better today. I have had very low energy this week. I am trying to listen to my body and rest while I can. I was having trouble swallowing the first few days after surgery because of my hernia repair but that is much better. I feel very hungry every so often but feel full when I drink Water or my Protein. I am going to have to learn that it is OK to "eat" often instead of overeating once or twice a day. Today, I tried about a tablespoon of refried Beans. I was nervous about what would happen but it actually went very well! I was so excited to have something that was not chocolate, vanilla, strawberry or "fruity" flavored! That has been challenging to me. My pre-op diet was liquids for 2 weeks as well. I am finishing up my last week of liquids and really looking forward to moving on to some new flavors!
I hope everyone is doing well!

Okay, I"m all caught up on this board ! So many great stories , so many of us still anxious, and all the awesome people having their surgery at the end of Oct doing the awesome pre op diet. :: round of applause for all of us :::
For me.. I have been busy ! Surgeons appointment, Pre Op appointment. And yesterday I met with my bariatric coordinator at the hospital.. This lady is a such a life line! We went over the first two phases in detail, with recipes, exercises. Also what is going to happen pre op, during op, and post op. She has already called me today to see if I'm out and about doing my shopping list for my surgery. I wish I would have known I was going to get "a lady". Until a few days ago I thought I was on my own. So I was trying to figure everything out myself.
QUESTIONS
1) How are your spouses doing with this? Are they supportive? Oblivious? There but not there?
2) To those who have had surgery. I hear how bad the thirst is? Is it really that bad?
3) is there anything you wish you would have brought to the hospital that you didn't?
SUGGESTIONS?
I talked with my bariatric coordinator and she said to go around to all the different stores and buy single servings of the Protein shakes/powders. Here in texas we have HEB and Kroger. They have their individual brands. Just buy one to see if you like it. I thought that was a good idea ! Also the samples from online places.
Does everyone have a list of how to maximize your Protein intake with double milk recipes and stuff like that? If not, I can share out of my book
To those who are having surgery today ! Good lucky ! Let us know how you're doing ! Those who recently had surgery, Keep on walking !!!!! To those who began pre op diet - YOU GOT THIS ! and of course our pioneers .. thanks for keeping us updated and you're seeing the results you want
Have a great day everyone !
lovelytrl - I have been thinking of doing a you tube channel all about the surgery. I’ll let you know if I do

Dana - I am sooooooo proud of you for getting up and walking !!!!!!

Trisey - hope the gas pains go away! LOL @ mad sit-ups. I like that. Did you get a book or anything about all the bagillion ways to get your Proteins in? There’s a thing called double milk.. which has double the protein. If you need more information, let me know! I’ll see what I can find for you !!

Tardis - Congrats on your blood pressure !!!!

Gennie - Oh Gennie, have you tried different Vitamins?

Peekaboo - Congratulations !!! How did the test go and are you up and walking ?

Williams - Congrats on your sleeve !! Let us know how you are doing as soon as possible !

Jessiquoi- relax.. you’re going through sooo much mentally ! I really am starting to believe we lose our mind while we get closer to surgery date. I’m convinced my husband doesn’t love me right now haha.. which I know is not true ! You’ll have a good birthday Friday ! And the surgery date will come. You go it this. Relax

Amy - Congrats !!!! Are you up and walking?

Spelmanite - Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!! I’m so proud of you !!!

Sleeveme - Congrats on being home. Keep walking !!!

Brian - I’m adding you to the list !!!

fathoms - congrats on sticking with the pre op diet ! That’s awesome !!!

Lin - how are you doing?

Nikky - how are you doing?

VSG - How’s that pre op diet going? cantwait2014 - Welcome ! Same surgery date as me
KarenF1972 - You're listed as the 14th ! Now we are surgery buddies !!!! How’s that pre op diet going?

abetterbrandi, Layknee, Kimberly_R, Fireweed, cjenkins74, Williams3909, downsizingdebs , cantwait2014 - all of you have been added to the list ! Welcome !!

Thank you so much for doing this! I am so excited to have people to walk on this journey! I hope everyone who has been sleeved is feeling well. I wish all the luck in the world to those awaiting their date!

Thank you so much for doing this! I am so excited to have people to walk on this journey! I hope everyone who has been sleeved is feeling well. I wish all the luck in the world to those awaiting their date!

Thank you so much for doing this! I am so excited to have people to walk on this journey! I hope everyone who has been sleeved is feeling well. I wish all the luck in the world to those awaiting their date!

@ where in Houston? I'm in The Woodlands, and @4EverChang'nSpy is on the opposite side of town 4Ever's surgery date is 10/10 too !!! Mine is 10/14 Wow.. I love having local people together

Okay you awesome sleevers ! Here's a list of everyone who posted their surgery date and their location. Lots of people on the same days ! If any of the data is a mistake, let me know. We can also tag those we haven't heard from on the 1st or 2nd and see how they are doing.
I know a lot of us are nervous, excited, and scared.. and also happy for spelmanite10 for the surgery on the 1st ! We are all in this together ! We have a good group of people here.
10/1 - spelmanite10
10/1 - EndlezzPozzibilities - North Carolina
10/1 - joyful0402
10/1 - Pennyface
10/1 - trisey
10/1 - genniexfresh
10/1 - JenW~79 - Texas
10/1 - Lin1738
10/1 - kmuecke
10/1 - tardis76 - Massachusets
10/1 - Me on the list - Texas
10/2 - jmsgal - Chicago
10/2 - kccat3594 - New York
10/3 - jazzymom17 - Virginia
10/3 - unkowns
10/3 - BigMAlways - Massachusetts
10/4 - nikkydizzle - lives in Africa / surgery in England
10/6 - lisam495 -
10/6 - ljbobcat - Tiawana
10/6 - kelew39 - Louisiana
10/6 - Tee's new life - New York
10/6 - Queenz_Cece
10/6 - orrio82 - New York
10/6 - Sleeveme61 - California
10/6 - It_only_gets_better - California
10/6 - itsjessica - California
10/6 - robga999
10/6 - FilthAngel86
10/7 - AmyinNC - North Carolina
10/7 - Dana875 - North Carolina
10/7 - Biz
10/8 - Peekboo - Virginia
10/8 - leenieceymic1
10/8 - mwill68 - New Jersey
10/8 - larissanicole - New York
10/8 - Sistersuz - Florida
10/8 - Kcameron1 - Australia
10/8 - pbake01 - Ohio
10/8 - Pulelehua - Oklahoma
10/8 - Williams3909
10/9 - marcasla - Washington
10/9 - stephaniegencs
10/9 - Disneymomx2
10/10 - 4EverChang'nSpy - Texas
10/10 - naan
10/10 - mnmlst
10/10 - Kimberly_R - California
10/10 - akflatt1986 - Kentucky
10/12 - kim74951 - Oklahoma
10/13 - Livelaughlove2014 - Tijuana
10/13 - babybearsmum - Texas (from OK)
10/13 - friejenn - Idaho
10/13 - BP'sMamaG - South Carolina
10/13 - Brian T. Poe - South Carolina
10/13 - Layknee - Illinois
10/14 - Marielbx
10/14 - lovelytrl - Louisiana
10/14 - chellede - Texas
10/14 - shmeyers - Indiana
10/14 - Angie413
10/14 - fosho1976 - Ohio
10/14 - jab315 - New York
10/14 - Kpar909956 - Tennessee
10/14 - Leslie65 - Connecticut
10/14 - cantwait2014 - New Jersey
10/14 - KarenF1972 - Michigan
10/15 - shrinkingjill - Pennsylvania
10/15 - catinthehat
10/15 - apeters9284 - Texas
10/15 - groomergirl - Texas
10/15 - Samiuah Octavia Garnes
10/15 - OnePhatWhoDat - Tennesse
10/16 - ToMissKA - Australia
10/16 - athomas125 - South Carolina
10/16 - abetterbrandi - Georgia
10/16 - Swedy
10/17 - Kathy812 - Illinois
10/17 - sportymommy95
10/17 - Delta Dawn - Alabama
10/20 - laynie427 - Colorado
10/20 - Smiling Panda - New Jersey
10/20 - Kya Wolf - North Carolina
10/20 - llmmcay1
10/20 - kitkat2010 - Australia
10/21 - FireWife678 - Iowa
10/21 - krimrod
10/21 - downsizingdebs - Illinois
10/21 - manibeaux - Mexico
10/22 - Vsglady - Maryland
10/22 - Monasongbird_38 - Georgia
10/23 - Jen - a work in progress - Wisconscin
10/23 - lindalue - Minnesota
10/24 - librarianlk - Alaska
10/25 - tiffin-scott
10/27 - kelliebell1973 - Mexico
10/27 - mybestlife - Tennessee
10/28 - pink1028 - New York
10/28 - readyforitnow - North Carolina
10/28 - sschoch
10/28 - cjenkins74
10/29 - Lazy_Lilly
10/29 - Skinnyme45
10/29 - reeny
10/29 - Stephanie Kandace - New York
10/30 - Fireweed

Waiting for Date
Curleycurveyfit
JerzyTomato74 - New Jersey
jessiquoi - Maryland
paigecoop -
Gendy - Iowa
hogman - New Jersey
CherokeeGirl - Arizona
zcortes21 - Delaware
veronicalynnnnnnn
RedDirtRoads
Soontobeskinny2014
downsizingdarby
dogloverlosingit - Iowa
candicanec - Maryland
poginut

Changed to November
happymama2014 - California

I've kept everything very private too! I was also sleeved on oct. 1st so if you need to talk or anything at all feel free!!! ❤️ good luck!

Hi everyone!! This is my first post & I'm looking for October surgery buddies. I'm very excited about the surgery. I've gotten my psych clearance, scheduled my sleep study, nutrition classes and upper endoscopy. My date is October 14th. Btw, anyone here from Jersey? Look forward to making friends w everyone!

I had my sleeve on October 1st. I am so glad to have people to be on this journey with me! I am having some trouble with nausea and difficulty swallowing. I had a hiatal hernia repair and wonder if that is my reason for some of the discomfort. Dr said things will loosen up over time. I sure hope so! So thankful to have this site since I have kept things very private in my "real world"

I had my sleeve on October 1st. I am so glad to have people to be on this journey with me! I am having some trouble with nausea and difficulty swallowing. I had a hiatal hernia repair and wonder if that is my reason for some of the discomfort. Dr said things will loosen up over time. I sure hope so! So thankful to have this site since I have kept things very private in my "real world"