Lovingmyself83

I have fibro and will be getting sleeved on April 13th. I'm looking forward to the weight loss and Pray that I get some relief from the pain. I do know that the fatigue may get a little worse at the beginning as we won't eat much but hopefully the additional Vitamins will help. I hope that once we get down to a routine and get to know our bodies a little more then we can find something that work for us. Maybe talking to our primary care doctors to give us Vitamin B12 injections. I've heard some women get a boost from it. My ultimate goal besides from losing weight, I plan to get my pain medication to " as needed" and not every 8 hours. I also take gabapentin and I do get foggy. I pray for you all to have a speedy recovery. We should continue to posts in this thread to share and compare our experiences.
Much love
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I have fibro and will be getting sleeved on April 13th. I'm looking forward to the weight loss and Pray that I get some relief from the pain. I do know that the fatigue may get a little worse at the beginning as we won't eat much but hopefully the additional Vitamins will help. I hope that once we get down to a routine and get to know our bodies a little more then we can find something that work for us. Maybe talking to our primary care doctors to give us Vitamin B12 injections. I've heard some women get a boost from it. My ultimate goal besides from losing weight, I plan to get my pain medication to " as needed" and not every 8 hours. I also take gabapentin and I do get foggy. I pray for you all to have a speedy recovery. We should continue to posts in this thread to share and compare our experiences.
Much love
ck

Hey y'all,

I was sleeved April 13th and so far I have lost 41 lbs. I did reach a stall last week but I noticed today I weighed 185 and that's 2 pounds I was able to lose in about 2 weeks. I did have to increase my calories to 1,000 but an average of 880.

Since surgery I've noticed that I feel happier. I am able to sleep at night for longer periods. I have a Fitbit so it helps me keep track of my activity level. I do have chronic pain and not much change there yet but I'm praying once I reach my goal in about 45 lbs to go I will feel a difference and my pain will decrease. I also cook more now since I have to eat much different than before. I love that my clothes don't fit at all but I do love leggings until I reach that goal. I refuse to buy clothes till I get to 145. I notice my face glows a whole lot more now.

I would like to share for those having issues with calorie intake. I did notice that lamb loin chops have more calories in 2 ounces than chicken does and they taste delicious with rosemary, garlic, thyme and butter. (Mouth watering) with a side of 2 ounces zucchini. Lol

Anyhow, good luck to you all and wishing you the best with your journey. I'm so thankful and grateful I chose to get sleeved.

My doctor told me about a Protein called GENEPRO yoh can get at GNC. Or had 30 grams of protein, is flavorless and you can put 1 tsp(?) Into any beverage and it will not change the taste. You could try that and get your protein in.

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No I don't have diabetes it's just what my nutritionist recommends until I reach my goal. Once I do reach it I'll have to keep those carbs limited if I want to keep my weight from coming back. So yeah, ultimately I want to get used to that number. I'm sure there will be days where I go over that but as long as it's not every single day of the week. Lol
Good luck. I'm finally at 190 today. I'm so happy. My husband bought my a Fitbit charge 2 I think that's the one. I'm looking forward to increasing my cardio this week. My brother gets married in June so I have to lose as much as I possibly can.

Hey y'all,

I was sleeved April 13th and so far I have lost 41 lbs. I did reach a stall last week but I noticed today I weighed 185 and that's 2 pounds I was able to lose in about 2 weeks. I did have to increase my calories to 1,000 but an average of 880.

Since surgery I've noticed that I feel happier. I am able to sleep at night for longer periods. I have a Fitbit so it helps me keep track of my activity level. I do have chronic pain and not much change there yet but I'm praying once I reach my goal in about 45 lbs to go I will feel a difference and my pain will decrease. I also cook more now since I have to eat much different than before. I love that my clothes don't fit at all but I do love leggings until I reach that goal. I refuse to buy clothes till I get to 145. I notice my face glows a whole lot more now.

I would like to share for those having issues with calorie intake. I did notice that lamb loin chops have more calories in 2 ounces than chicken does and they taste delicious with rosemary, garlic, thyme and butter. (Mouth watering) with a side of 2 ounces zucchini. Lol

Anyhow, good luck to you all and wishing you the best with your journey. I'm so thankful and grateful I chose to get sleeved.

Hey y'all,

I was sleeved April 13th and so far I have lost 41 lbs. I did reach a stall last week but I noticed today I weighed 185 and that's 2 pounds I was able to lose in about 2 weeks. I did have to increase my calories to 1,000 but an average of 880.

Since surgery I've noticed that I feel happier. I am able to sleep at night for longer periods. I have a Fitbit so it helps me keep track of my activity level. I do have chronic pain and not much change there yet but I'm praying once I reach my goal in about 45 lbs to go I will feel a difference and my pain will decrease. I also cook more now since I have to eat much different than before. I love that my clothes don't fit at all but I do love leggings until I reach that goal. I refuse to buy clothes till I get to 145. I notice my face glows a whole lot more now.

I would like to share for those having issues with calorie intake. I did notice that lamb loin chops have more calories in 2 ounces than chicken does and they taste delicious with rosemary, garlic, thyme and butter. (Mouth watering) with a side of 2 ounces zucchini. Lol

Anyhow, good luck to you all and wishing you the best with your journey. I'm so thankful and grateful I chose to get sleeved.

Hey guys. I also reached a stall. I couldn't believe it cuz I've been doing so well. But I did contact the dietician and she told me to go up to 1000 calories a day and I did start losing again. Slowly but it's getting there. I'm staying under 25 carbs a day, under 15 grams of sugar, and meeting my Protein of 65 grams a day. I usually go over my protein but that's not a problem. The only problem is getting the 1,000 calories in. So I was given the option of adding butter, cream cheese and other dressings to my protein to add some calories in my day. Good luck to you all and don't give up. We've done too much to let this stall get to us. By the way I do workout daily.

Hey guys. I also reached a stall. I couldn't believe it cuz I've been doing so well. But I did contact the dietician and she told me to go up to 1000 calories a day and I did start losing again. Slowly but it's getting there. I'm staying under 25 carbs a day, under 15 grams of sugar, and meeting my Protein of 65 grams a day. I usually go over my protein but that's not a problem. The only problem is getting the 1,000 calories in. So I was given the option of adding butter, cream cheese and other dressings to my protein to add some calories in my day. Good luck to you all and don't give up. We've done too much to let this stall get to us. By the way I do workout daily.

It will get better I promise. I had the same issue and I averaged about 320 to about 350 calories a day for the first week. Then about the second week where the pain and gas was getting better I literally sipped and sipped all dog on day. Lol so no naps for me during that time. Obviously we're healing and it does make a big difference from trying to eat when you're healing and full of gas. We're learning how to eat again. So it's normal. My the 2nd week when I was allowed to move up and stage. I started to eat more and had more calories. I'm a few days shy of 30 days post op and I'm barely getting in those 800 calories. They moved it up to 1000 since I hit a stall but I make sure I get my Protein in and fluids in. But I promise you gets easier. Your nutritionist will be your best friend through this. Keep a good communication line with him/her. Make sure you keep an accurate log of food on an app. So you can go through with them and they can point out if there is an issue. Good luck and keep pushing.

Hey guys. I also reached a stall. I couldn't believe it cuz I've been doing so well. But I did contact the dietician and she told me to go up to 1000 calories a day and I did start losing again. Slowly but it's getting there. I'm staying under 25 carbs a day, under 15 grams of sugar, and meeting my Protein of 65 grams a day. I usually go over my protein but that's not a problem. The only problem is getting the 1,000 calories in. So I was given the option of adding butter, cream cheese and other dressings to my protein to add some calories in my day. Good luck to you all and don't give up. We've done too much to let this stall get to us. By the way I do workout daily.

I loved those popsicles. I had them all the time during liquid diet. Unfortunately I realized now on post op that they have about 4 grams of carbs. lol so I can't have too many of them. I have to stay under 25 carbs a day. It broke my heart cuz I really love them. I guess I'll have to make my own with my zero calories Vitamin Water. Lol

Congrats!! I was sleeved on the 13th of April. I was just like you. There was some days I felt so weak from not being able to get enough calories in. But don't worry it will get better. I hated my vitamins as well but I am now finally able to stomach them. My dr told me at 2 week follow up that I wasn't suppose to start them until after my 2 week follow up. I see why now. Lol

If you're tired of water try some zero Vitamin water. My personal favorite is the orange flavor. I love it even more when it's cold. I'm able to drink cold stuff now. It doesn't bother me like it did 1 week ago.

Good luck at your follow up tomorrow. We didn't do purée. My dr goes straight to soft foods at 2 week follow up. My issue right now is making sure I moisten my food with dressing or sour cream to help it go down easier.

Happy for you!! Glad you're doing ok. It will get better. Much love!!

CW: 189
SW: 223
Day of surgery: 205

Congrats!! I was sleeved on the 13th of April. I was just like you. There was some days I felt so weak from not being able to get enough calories in. But don't worry it will get better. I hated my vitamins as well but I am now finally able to stomach them. My dr told me at 2 week follow up that I wasn't suppose to start them until after my 2 week follow up. I see why now. Lol

If you're tired of water try some zero Vitamin water. My personal favorite is the orange flavor. I love it even more when it's cold. I'm able to drink cold stuff now. It doesn't bother me like it did 1 week ago.

Good luck at your follow up tomorrow. We didn't do purée. My dr goes straight to soft foods at 2 week follow up. My issue right now is making sure I moisten my food with dressing or sour cream to help it go down easier.

Happy for you!! Glad you're doing ok. It will get better. Much love!!

CW: 189
SW: 223
Day of surgery: 205

I was sleeved on the 13th as well. I'm doing pretty good now. I had a few rough days with a couple regretful moments but now I'm so happy I did go through with it.
I started soft foods on the 25th. That first egg last looked and smelled wonderful but once that first tiny bite and you swallow.... reality hits you and you realize how much slower you have to eat and how important it is to chew. I thought I was going to eat it all in no time but it took me almost an hour to finish it. I had to put sour cream. They recommend adding mayo or low carb dressings to help make it moist. It being too dry will make it hard to swallow and feel like it's stuck in your esophagus or throat. I couldn't even get a 6oz yogurt finished in 30 mins. It took me an hour. But slowly but surely you'll get it down in no time. I'm ok to eat a yogurt in 30 mins now. Soft food Proteins are still taking me a while to finish but it feels so good when I look at that scale. It's all worth it. It's hard work but so worth it right. Congrats to you all and hope we all reach our goals in no time with hard work, dedication and discipline of course.

I have a goal of 60 grams but I do have a recipe of shake in case I don't feel like eating much that day and it's a total of 120 grams of Protein. But not sure what would be too much protein. Maybe more than 150 or so. Not too sure. Sorry. I'll have to text my dietician that question.
I was given a minimum of 800 calories and no more than 1250. But that depends on what you're nutritionist recommends.

I tried Vitamin Water zero and I have to say it was better than the other zero calories sports drinks and water flavor enhancers. They all have a bitter after taste.

I also had surgery on the 13th of April. It didn't take long. I was up and walking that evening. Slowly but surely. The following day I didn't need any extra pain medication. I did have to take carafate. An anti acid and make it easier to swallow. But thankfully yesterday or today I haven't taken anything else. I'm glad everything is working out on your end. I'm feeling good. It's hard to get one premiere Protein Shake in a day
It's 3pm and I got one down plus 24 oz of Water. I'm literally sipping on that or water all day. My mouth is like cotton mouth still. I hope everybody else is going well. Good luck to those that haven't had surgery. Don't give up. We are all different and some heal faster than others. Much love to you all!

I bought gene pro from GNC. 1 scoop has 30 grams of Protein. You can add t to skim milk, Water or Soup. It's tasteless and can't even tell when you add it.

Thank you for this post. I got my surgery April 18th and I feel miserable emotionally and physically. My wounds don't even hurt very much, it's the nausea and lack of will to do anything that is killer. I am definitely questioning this decision but I'm hopeful that this is temporary.

My surgery was on 4/19, came home on 4/21. Stopped by Publix to grab some broth, as it is allowed in the liquid diet, and discovered Thai chicken infused broth. What a gem. Had to share.

I was sleeved 3/15, home from hospital on 3/17. Surgery went well no complications. Since friday I have felt this morning sickness type discomfort. I was on 3 different anti nausea meds in hospital, never vomited but heaved a few times. Haven't taken any prescribed zofran yet because I wanted to really feel what I really feel like post-op. If that makes sense. Anyway, the feeling is terrible any moms out there relate? I feel like I'm 12 weeks pregnant minus the fatigue. I haven't felt the urge to vomit just existing with this nauseated unwell feeling. Ive been meeting/exceeding my Water and Protein requirements. I used to be a savory craver but I can't stomach the thought of having anything except my Protein Shakes or something slightly sweet. Just like when I was pregnant. Will this get better? I'm so depressed.

I don't know if it is the timeframe or if burping is the cure, but I too have this pain several times throughout the day. As soon as I burp it goes away.

I stopped using the tiny cups after a day at home. Just made sure to measure everything and track it so I knew I was getting enough.

I am 2 and a half weeks out from my surgery and on soft foods. My nutritionist says to aim for about 800 calories a day. I am not able to get anywhere near that. Today I'm at about 550 and can't imagine eating any more. I don't want to tank my metabolism, but I just can't eat another bite. I'm aiming for 60-80 grams of Protein and less than 35 grams of carbs.
Any menu ideas would be most welcome. Thanks!