Tracyringo

I had surgery on Dec 13, 2018. I just turned 55 on Saturday. I figure slow and steady wins the race.😝

I had a gastric sleeve on 30th June this year. I lost about 14 lbs before the surgery, but I'm still very pleased with the rate of weight loss since. I put a pound back on over the Christmas holiday, but I've lost it again plus another pound. I lose about a pound a week now, and that's fine by me!

Wow!! Good job!! When was your surgery? Which surgery did you have

I've lost 87 lbs as of today, which puts me in 'Onederland' for the first time in about twenty years!

I was almost 50 in 2017 when I had my sleeve surgery in July of 2017. I've lost 202 pounds since then. So for me the weight loss has been great. Everyone is different.

So true I also have learned more from this site. You don’t know what to ask if you never been there before. So I read everyone’s and see if it will work for me. I also realize we are all different in some things and the same in others and at different timelines. So appreciate for their advice from their experience.

True —I’ve had to find my own way in a sense. I have received so many different ways to eat and deal with issues from my doctors staff. I’ve actually received more info from people on these sites. Thanks for the help you don’t realize you’ve given

Burping usually means you're swallowing air when you take your liquids and many people don't feel restriction until they get to more solid foods. You're still deep in the learning experience at a month. Its like you do have a tool that no one gives a perfect instruction booklet for.

5 days post surgery. Constantly hungry even though I’m consuming 60 -80 gr. In Protein and drinking 80 oz of Water. I don’t feel any restriction either! Anyone else having these issues? Oh, and I can’t stop burping!

I'm 53 and just had gastric sleeve done a month ago. I'm already down 16 pounds and 15 inches, so I'm happy with that progress and know it'll be a full year before I achieve my final goal of 100 pounds.

I have no regrets on having the sleeve, BEST decision I ever made. I'm happy where I'm at. But then get upset with myself because I'm not loosing anymore, and think I should loose more. I have been bouncing the 3 pounds up and down for the past going on 3 months now. It get's me depressed about it. I have to get a grip on where I want to be.
Hope everyone is doing ok also and enjoying life to the fullest.

I AM HAPPY where I'm at. I just get a little disappointed at myself that I'm not at 140 yet. I will get there someday but for right now my Husband and daughter is so proud of me. I'm truly grateful that I had it done. Thank you

Hit goal last month and figuring out maintenance right now. 1 year anniversary is Tuesday. I haven’t felt this good or active in awhile.
I’ll be 59 this fall and I will continue to live an active and healthy lifestyle for the rest of my life. Being overweight was a lot of work, I much prefer this.
edited because I thought I was a year younger than I am!

@Healthy_life2
thanx for the "revival" - I feel like singing !!!
i was sleeved one month shy of turning 58 years old, 7+ years later, i am 65 years young!!
used to be 5'3" - now i stand 6' feet TALL!! (still cute as a button!!)
inherited kidney problems from dad - about 15 years ago🙁, good looks from mom LOL
Dialysis started one year ago -no prob - no pain - sleep fine, "hooked" up in bed
at night for 10 hours.(hmmmm, sounds kinky😉) dialysis then does its stuff and i'm good to go.
(small catheter in stomach / attached 30' hose) i can reach/walk to the bathroom - phew!!!
(hmmmm - probably TMI, but when you are in renal failure - your kidney functions -
urinating - decrease/STOP) buttt unfortunately you still feel that need/urge to go to the BR (you try, but will be unsuccessful)
i eat like a "normal" person, Moderation used to be a big problem. all good now - watch
how and what i eat, i no longer keep track of my day with MFP - but i am very mindful of
what/how much i eat & drink, calories etc.
weigh daily after i shower- weight fluctuates 5+ lbs here and there GOAL - was 130 - now 135-140. NEVER have gone over that dreadful # of 140.
that's my story and i'm stickin' to it. 🤣 (film at 11:00, coming to a theater near you!!)
hugggggs to all my BP family
holding a glass of Water up to your/our health
kathy

This is only my first day. All liquids in preparation for surgery. I had to make food all day for my kids and for my husband. I have to admit this is just harder than I even anticipated. And I know I still have 13 more days of this. I know it will be worth it but right now it’s difficult.

These husbands need to be more respectful and not eat junk right in front of you.. If they gotta eat it take it to another room seriously!

I’m with you. I’m 4 weeks post surgery and am dying to chew/crunch something. I almost cried the other day because I’m so sick of liquids and purées. Crossing my fingers that after my checkup next week I can move to soft foods🙄. It’s going to get better.

Ah I'm sorry. I know this stage is so very hard! I went through the same thing. But, eventually it does pass and you can have a little bit of those things once in awhile.
I can eat 1 slice if pizza almost 6 months out now. I would not be able to eat more, but is enough to still feel satisfaction and still continue to lose.
Best wishes getting there!

It takes about 2 weeks for the hunger thing to pass. The third day was the worst. I told my husband to be mindful of me and when he does something that I think was mean spirited I spoke up. On day 4 I told him to go over and watch the grands as I was supposed to because I didn't want to be around the food. Well, he picked them up and two stuffed crust pizzas and brought them to the house. I almost lost my mind.

I had the surgery August 6. I never really lost my appetite but do feel sated quickly. I’m doing the premiere Protein, Soups, and Gelatin. It’s interesting not having “chewed” anything in over a week!

I am so feeling you on this. I was sleeved last Thursday and for some reason my fiancé has been on a super feeding frenzy ever since...he spent the night in the hospital with me with a box of KFC in tow. The first morning home I woke up to the smell of maple bacon and home fries then last night meatloaf, cornbread, fried whiting and a pot of collard greens with smoked neck bones...IT’S JUST HIM LOL. I almost drank a sip of the liquid but I was afraid of gas. I can’t tell if I’m getting hungry at this point or it’s my mind but I know I am feeling something. How long did it take for everyone’s hunger to return?

The first time I did this my husband traveled for work and I didn't realize how much easier it made it. Now he's cooking for himself, mostly, every night and last week he asked if I could sit with him for dinner. I told him no.

Happy i live alone sometimes don't have to worry about others eating around me

I feel your pain! 2 weeks after my surgery I had to make a full on Mexican meal for a party at our house. Enchalades, refried Beans, Spanish rice, tacos, and all the trimmings with chips/salsa. guacamole. chocolate brownies and ice cream. I obediently ate my little bowl of bone broth! This, too, shall pass! It really will. Just say to yourself, "I can't have it now, but I will be able to have it later." Your sacrifice now is sooooo worth it for your lifetime of health.

Congrats on your journey, I understand. I made ribs for my family today. Luckily I don't have any cravings.