Crystal Manco

HI! Congrats on all your hard work! I am stuck at 164. LOL. Of course, 4 pounds from my goal. With the summer coming up and more exercise, i'm expecting to get down there. I am only 5'4 though. But, i'm happy with the way i feel and look already. I'm a size 8/10!! Can't even believe it some days. Also, the complaint above i figured out the reason.... IRON PILL!!! I stopped taking it due to back to normal levels and no acid. I knew something was off!!

anyone else's vitamins give them a stomach ache? I've tried with food, without, different times of day... soon as it settles in my stomach it kills. I take one multi vitamin, iron, and b12.

Thank you! I will try that. In my searching I find someone saying something about their iron pill. Also, I’m on 20mg omeprazole in the morning. I’ve already taken two tums today which is out of the ordinary. I hope this isn’t a new permanent thing for me. Crystal, 30, Rhode Island Gastric sleeve 8/21/17 Starting/highest weight: 241 Current weight: 179.5 Goal weight: 150

Hi All! Congratulations on all of your successes! I had my Gastric Sleeve surgery on 8/21! So far so good. My start weight was 241, my goal is 150 (i'd even be happy with 160) and i am currently 177. I am happy with my success but i wanted to know if anyone was experiencing something i am since we are all around the same time out. I have had little to no side effects or acid or anything like that. Recently, at night only I have been having this sensation that literally keeps me up at night. I feel a warm sensation in my throat like something is about to come up. I DO NOT eat before bed, i take a small sip of water to take my iron pill. Just even 2 weeks ago, i would drink alot before bed but this did not happen. I don't really feel too good today and have some reflux, so i'm wondering if it was particularly bad last night simply because i don't feel good. But it has been happening the past 3-4 nights. Also of note, i take a nap during the day sometimes while my son naps and it doesn't happen to me at all. I'm literally wondering if it's in my head. I spit up one time after drinking too much before bed and it was horrible. Maybe now i'm afraid it'll happen again. I just cannot make sense of it. I was previously having a small snack before bed (2 hours before bed or so) and this would not happen. It's driving me crazy!!! I can't live like this because i'm not falling asleep until 1am and i get up very early. Any help or feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all and congrats again!<3 Crystal

Hey everyone!! My name is Crystal. I am newly 30, just had my surgery (gastric sleeve) on august 21. I am glad to be part of a supportive community to help guide me through this journey. I am really excited. Started at 241 lb, my goal is 150. Thanks for having me!

Our goals are the same as are our weights! I was sleeved 8/21. So far so good. Good luck! Crystal, 30, Rhode Island Gastric sleeve 8/21/17 Starting/highest weight: 241 Goal weight: 150

Queen Tiff, you got this! I am pretty miserable watching people around me eat pizza and I'm eating apple sauce and broth and protein shakes. But remember why you made this decision. My guess, like many of us you weren't happy with the way things were going; health wise or body wise. It will get better. Just remember that and we are here for support. I am almost two weeks post op and sometimes I'm like did I really do this? Journal everyday. You'll see your attitude changing I promise. You got this! Crystal, 30, Rhode Island Gastric sleeve 8/21/17 Starting/highest weight: 241 Goal weight: 150

I woke up today day 7 since surgery feeling a lot better. Less gas pain, less overall pain.. felt like my normal self again. We will see how long it lasts since I'm started puréed food today. Wish me luck. Crystal, 30, Rhode Island Gastric sleeve 8/21/17 Starting/highest weight: 241 Goal weight: 150

Hi everyone, I am 1 week post op tomorrow and I will be switching to puréed foods... my stage two of my diet. I know everyone's is different. I have been doing protein shakes and clear liquids. This stage is pudding, strained cream soups, apple sauce, yogurt. First, what type of yogurt did you guys use? Very confused about how to make it palatable. I hate yogurt, especially plain but I want to try new things. Also, and unrelated, I am having pain at times during sleep and during the day in the top middle of my stomach almost like a bubble, lasts like 5 seconds and goes away. I am a mom so I am moving a lot .. Thanks in advance. Crystal, 30, Rhode Island Gastric sleeve 8/21/17 Starting/highest weight: 241 Goal weight: 150

Thank you so much. After I read your post I saw a commercial for the yogurt. I'm going to get it tomorrow. Thanks for the feedback around the pain... I get nervous about that stuff. [emoji173]️[emoji173]️ Crystal, 30, Rhode Island Gastric sleeve 8/21/17 Starting/highest weight: 241 Goal weight: 150

I'm actually feeling pretty good. I believe I am ready to go to the next stage so I'm going to test it tomorrow. Drinking good and am able to get in two 8ounce protein shakes plus broth and water and other liquids. The diet can get confusing at times. I notified many of us have different ways of doing it. Just following my paperwork :-) how about you?

I too just had my surgery on August 21. I see how most of us can have issues getting all the fluids in. I basically drink all day. I try to sit with my family at dinner to feel normal as well. I am still on all liquids obviously but will be moving to stage 2 tomorrow/Monday. My biggest complaint as of now is basically not knowing when I'm full. My doctor said that that is normal until later in the process because liquids go through us faster. Also diarrhea. I don't care about that so much because my stomach doesn't hurt. Lol. I've had moments where I regret doing this because I am truly a food addict and need to address the mental piece as well but I feel good and am starting to look better. I have lost 14 pounds already so I'm happy. Good luck!

Thank you both so much! I am really excited. Especially after seeing so much success and support here.