SleevePerry

@@Lanewboricua Thanks so much! You're killing it as well! Keep it up!

I bought fresh bean and beef chili in the deli section of my supermarket. Added a bit of beef broth to thin it out and popped it in the blender. Sprinkled a bit of cheddar on top. It was AMAZING. I had it every day of my pureed stage.

I was sleeved on June 9th; today is my 6 week surgiversary! Surgery weight was 242lbs. As of this morning, I weigh 215 pounds. 27 pounds lost post-surgery, 37 lost in total. Woot! I have an Iron sleeve, and have not had any issues eating or drinking whatsoever. I get about 64oz water/day, 80g of Protein, 850 calories and 20g carbs. My doc has just increased my calories to 1000/day, which I'm really nervous about. That seems like a lot for someone at the 6 week mark. I've been going to the gym twice a week, but am hoping to pick it up to at least 4 days/week. I do about an hour walking on the treadmill, 3.5 MPH at a 4.5 incline. Yesterday, I even ran for a bit -- was very excited about that. I cannot wait for my body to become more fit and strong. Love my sleeve!

One week pre-op vs. five weeks post-op:

You could also add powdered milk to whatever you're eating/drinking.

I've been told to set a timer for 30 minutes and to not eat after it's gone off.

Saw my doc at the 5.5 week mark and she gave me the go-ahead for salads.

I bought a recliner specifically for recovery. I slept in it the first night home, slept in my bed (also have a memory foam mattress) after that, but took my naps in the recliner. Was great to have. I've since given it away and really miss it!

Thanks, Ann. I'm tempted to follow your course of action. It makes a lot of sense.

@@BLERDgirl Thanks! Your numbers are identical to what I thought I *should* be taking in at 6 weeks (and what I'd like to be taking in). Every doc is so different; I just hope that mine isn't doing me a disservice by having me at 1000 calories so soon.

@@ShrinkingPeach Thanks for the reply! Yeah, I was suprised when the surgeon told me my 700 calories were too low, especially since her own nurse had told me on my previous follow up appointment specifically to aim for 700 calories/day. The Doc liked my other numbers, Proteins, fat and carbs, she just wants me to bump the calories. I'm more inclined to listen to the surgeon than I am the NUT. Although they are within the same practice, they both told me very conflicting things. The NUT is also a bit more carb happy than I would prefer to be. She's fine with sugars and starches in moderation, whereas I'm a bit more wary during this stage in my journey.

@@MzB Thanks! I got to 950 calories yesterday, but I felt like I was eating way too much. I actually had to eat at 10pm to get those extra calories in. I'm also using MyFitnessPal, and am tracking all of my calories, Protein, carbs, sugar and fiber. Ideally, I'd like to shoot for 850 calories/day, but I'm torn between doing that and following my Doc's advice to the letter.

I will be 6 weeks post-op this Tuesday. I saw my Doc on Friday and, while she was pleased with my Protein numbers (75-85g/day), she asked me to up my calories from 700/day to 1000/day. I don't think I'll have an issue eating 1000 calories a day, but the number itself seems a little high for someone only 6 weeks out from surgery. I'm obviously going to follow my doctor's advice, but I also wanted to ask all of you how far out you are from surgery, and how many calories per day you are eating, or what your Doc recommends for you? I am 5'6 and 216 pounds. I have lost 26 pounds since my surgery on 6/9. I'm moderately active, and exercise 3 days/week. I am trying to keep my net carbs (after Fiber intake) under 20g. Thanks in advance!

There is a Paleo recipe for something called Dump Ranch. I've heard great things (including that it's both delicious and easy to make).

I've tried it, but thought it wasn't very good. Have you tried Halo Top ice cream? It's delicious, and has great nutritionals (including protein)! Check out their website to see if any of your local stores carry it. I'd recommend the vanilla bean and the strawberry. The chocolate was just okay.

I take dissolvable B12, D3 and Biotin, all by Natrol. I wish they made a dissolvable version of every vitamin I'm required to take.

I had diarrhea for the first few days. It went away and was soon replaced with constipation.

I hiccup when my sleeve has had its full. I've heard that some folks burp, some have runny noses. My doc said that most every one has some sort of "tell" - their warning that they are at capacity.

I've lost substantial amounts of weight twice before. There was usually a tipping point where suddenly everyone notices and you are bombarded with compliments. You never know - your tipping point could be tomorrow.

No, love. I wouldn't dare take your crown. xo

P.S. So is your yours ????

Passive-aggressive apology accepted. Take care!

I'm sure you'll be fine. People lose at different rates. Your doc knows this. No worries!

But there was no "in addition to" happening here. The first responder's reply was 100% ideology, 0% answer. The unsolicited advice was just that: unsolicited. I'm sure there were good intentions behind this advice, and we can rationalize this to death, but the advice given was ultimately not advice that was requested.

And, honestly? Who didn't want to lose a substantial amount of weight in their first month post-op? Perhaps in hindsight, that loss was inconsequential but, after weeks of pre-op dieting and post-op food stages, it's natural to hope for a nice weight loss.