Tyler H

Just a quick check in. I got sleeved on 10/12/15. I am currently 255 pounds, down from 320 on surgery day. Looking to get between 200 and 210. I'm lifting and doing cardio 5 days a week, sometimes two a days. I can't explain how amazing this surgery is or how amazing I feel. If you're considering it.. and you have the willpower to make it work... DO IT!

I followed the doctors orders for the most part. Protein shake for bfast and lunch and a reasonable meal for dinner. For dinner I did either chicken or fish with lots of veggies. Also lots of Water for both weeks. Halfway through I surprised my wife with a trip to Paris... while I was there I did cheat a little and have wine... a lot of wine... and some french bread carbs. But got right back on track. I was 20 pounds lighter in 2 weeks.
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Just a quick check in. I got sleeved on 10/12/15. I am currently 255 pounds, down from 320 on surgery day. Looking to get between 200 and 210. I'm lifting and doing cardio 5 days a week, sometimes two a days. I can't explain how amazing this surgery is or how amazing I feel. If you're considering it.. and you have the willpower to make it work... DO IT!

I followed the doctors orders for the most part. Protein shake for bfast and lunch and a reasonable meal for dinner. For dinner I did either chicken or fish with lots of veggies. Also lots of Water for both weeks. Halfway through I surprised my wife with a trip to Paris... while I was there I did cheat a little and have wine... a lot of wine... and some french bread carbs. But got right back on track. I was 20 pounds lighter in 2 weeks.
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YES!! I was starting to wonder if I was... Wolverine? ???????????? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

YES!! I was starting to wonder if I was... Wolverine? ???????????? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

I must be the luckiest guy alive as it pertains to this surgery. I'm a week out tomorrow.
I'm tolerating soft foods perfectly. I had a scrambled egg with with my Protein Shake this morning. I've had 0 nausea. I had slight pain for 2 days.. I've already been on 3 bike rides over 8 miles each. I feel like a billion dollars. Amazing energy... and I think the sleeve is doing exactly what it should. One egg filled me basically for the day, sipped on all my fluids all day. I literally feel like I had nothing done, except my stomach is smaller. Everything tastes amazing, including my Protein shakes, and Isopure drinks. Don't tell anyone but I even has a sip of my wife's Pino last night. I am on cloud freaking 9.
In fairness I was very fit and active before I injured my back in 2012.
I just wanted to vent positively.
Thanks for reading!!

I forgot to mention I'm down 25 pounds from starting my pre surgery diet until now. 320 pounds down to 295 today.

I must be the luckiest guy alive as it pertains to this surgery. I'm a week out tomorrow.
I'm tolerating soft foods perfectly. I had a scrambled egg with with my Protein Shake this morning. I've had 0 nausea. I had slight pain for 2 days.. I've already been on 3 bike rides over 8 miles each. I feel like a billion dollars. Amazing energy... and I think the sleeve is doing exactly what it should. One egg filled me basically for the day, sipped on all my fluids all day. I literally feel like I had nothing done, except my stomach is smaller. Everything tastes amazing, including my Protein shakes, and Isopure drinks. Don't tell anyone but I even has a sip of my wife's Pino last night. I am on cloud freaking 9.
In fairness I was very fit and active before I injured my back in 2012.
I just wanted to vent positively.
Thanks for reading!!

@@Tyler H - I had the same post-op experience and my first soft food on day 4 was a scrambled egg with cheese - it was divine! I didn't do any bike rides but I was up and moving and I haven't stopped since. I am almost 6 months out and I did abide by the doctors rules about lifting and that was hard for me as we were moving into our new house. I "recovered" post-op in a 25' RV with hubby and 23 y/o son....that was worse than the surgery!!!! we moved about 2 weeks after my surgery

The nut spoke to the surgeon and told me I could move to phase 2.. super soft foods and liquids. The egg was about the consistency of lumpy oatmeal with a tiny amount of pepper and garlic. I have been sticking to it perfectly. And I agree about the exercise. I got yelled at a little by the nurse on the phone about the bike rides. I will reign it in a little and wait until I'm fully healed. Thanks for the feedback everyone.

You freaking rock!! Thanks for the kind words and positive energy! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

hey dude
your happiness/excitement are contagious
glad everything is going well
you are following docs/NUTS directions
drinking well etc
you are aces!!
you said "I got yelled at a little by the nurse on the phone about the bike rides."
I will reign it in a little and wait until I'm fully healed
sounds like a plan
glad you nicely were "told off" about too much exercise, too soon !! LOL
always listen to your medical team (and me too of course)
4 years PO, success/ GOAL
I still can't run 8 miles!!! (only in my dreams) LOL
25 lbs pre & post op down
that's great!!!
keep up the good job
i know you will
you are on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life
don't screw it up
good luck
kathy
congrats

I must be the luckiest guy alive as it pertains to this surgery. I'm a week out tomorrow.
I'm tolerating soft foods perfectly. I had a scrambled egg with with my Protein Shake this morning. I've had 0 nausea. I had slight pain for 2 days.. I've already been on 3 bike rides over 8 miles each. I feel like a billion dollars. Amazing energy... and I think the sleeve is doing exactly what it should. One egg filled me basically for the day, sipped on all my fluids all day. I literally feel like I had nothing done, except my stomach is smaller. Everything tastes amazing, including my Protein shakes, and Isopure drinks. Don't tell anyone but I even has a sip of my wife's Pino last night. I am on cloud freaking 9.
In fairness I was very fit and active before I injured my back in 2012.
I just wanted to vent positively.
Thanks for reading!!

The nut spoke to the surgeon and told me I could move to phase 2.. super soft foods and liquids. The egg was about the consistency of lumpy oatmeal with a tiny amount of pepper and garlic. I have been sticking to it perfectly. And I agree about the exercise. I got yelled at a little by the nurse on the phone about the bike rides. I will reign it in a little and wait until I'm fully healed. Thanks for the feedback everyone.

I must be the luckiest guy alive as it pertains to this surgery. I'm a week out tomorrow.
I'm tolerating soft foods perfectly. I had a scrambled egg with with my Protein Shake this morning. I've had 0 nausea. I had slight pain for 2 days.. I've already been on 3 bike rides over 8 miles each. I feel like a billion dollars. Amazing energy... and I think the sleeve is doing exactly what it should. One egg filled me basically for the day, sipped on all my fluids all day. I literally feel like I had nothing done, except my stomach is smaller. Everything tastes amazing, including my Protein shakes, and Isopure drinks. Don't tell anyone but I even has a sip of my wife's Pino last night. I am on cloud freaking 9.
In fairness I was very fit and active before I injured my back in 2012.
I just wanted to vent positively.
Thanks for reading!!

I forgot to mention I'm down 25 pounds from starting my pre surgery diet until now. 320 pounds down to 295 today.

@@Tyler H
I had a ton of energy post surgery or it seemed like it. I think I was mostly thrilled I wasn't dead or in pain. I pushed, since I rarely take time off work, I pushed myself. I got a mani pedi 2 days after surgery (hey they made me take my polish off for surgery, can't live like that). I went shopping, I walked. I did whatever. I should have rested. It caught up with me in the 2nd week.
Even though you feel great you had major surgery/trauma to you body. Your body needs the energy you are using to bike so it can heal. Let your body heal.

Man, that is awesome.
It sure is mighty refreshing to read posts like yours where you aren't asking when you can have pizza, doughnuts and Twinkies.......
So refreshing to read about you passion for exercise.
There is no doubt that you will kill it !!!!!!!
Keep posting on your progress. Great motivation for the rest of us.

The nut spoke to the surgeon and told me I could move to phase 2.. super soft foods and liquids. The egg was about the consistency of lumpy oatmeal with a tiny amount of pepper and garlic. I have been sticking to it perfectly. And I agree about the exercise. I got yelled at a little by the nurse on the phone about the bike rides. I will reign it in a little and wait until I'm fully healed. Thanks for the feedback everyone.

I forgot to mention I'm down 25 pounds from starting my pre surgery diet until now. 320 pounds down to 295 today.

I must be the luckiest guy alive as it pertains to this surgery. I'm a week out tomorrow.
I'm tolerating soft foods perfectly. I had a scrambled egg with with my Protein Shake this morning. I've had 0 nausea. I had slight pain for 2 days.. I've already been on 3 bike rides over 8 miles each. I feel like a billion dollars. Amazing energy... and I think the sleeve is doing exactly what it should. One egg filled me basically for the day, sipped on all my fluids all day. I literally feel like I had nothing done, except my stomach is smaller. Everything tastes amazing, including my Protein shakes, and Isopure drinks. Don't tell anyone but I even has a sip of my wife's Pino last night. I am on cloud freaking 9.
In fairness I was very fit and active before I injured my back in 2012.
I just wanted to vent positively.
Thanks for reading!!

I forgot to mention I'm down 25 pounds from starting my pre surgery diet until now. 320 pounds down to 295 today.

I must be the luckiest guy alive as it pertains to this surgery. I'm a week out tomorrow.
I'm tolerating soft foods perfectly. I had a scrambled egg with with my Protein Shake this morning. I've had 0 nausea. I had slight pain for 2 days.. I've already been on 3 bike rides over 8 miles each. I feel like a billion dollars. Amazing energy... and I think the sleeve is doing exactly what it should. One egg filled me basically for the day, sipped on all my fluids all day. I literally feel like I had nothing done, except my stomach is smaller. Everything tastes amazing, including my Protein shakes, and Isopure drinks. Don't tell anyone but I even has a sip of my wife's Pino last night. I am on cloud freaking 9.
In fairness I was very fit and active before I injured my back in 2012.
I just wanted to vent positively.
Thanks for reading!!

The nut spoke to the surgeon and told me I could move to phase 2.. super soft foods and liquids. The egg was about the consistency of lumpy oatmeal with a tiny amount of pepper and garlic. I have been sticking to it perfectly. And I agree about the exercise. I got yelled at a little by the nurse on the phone about the bike rides. I will reign it in a little and wait until I'm fully healed. Thanks for the feedback everyone.