Sleevedvee

I feel like I’m constantly stalling too, your surgery day weight was wayyyy less then mine, you’re doing really well, i think! Congrats!

I was told to eat a bit more daily and it’s been helping, plus working out 7 days a week

But you went from 227 to 159 that’s a tremendous accomplishment!


HW: 221
SW: 209
CW: 179

Sleeved 2/13/18

I feel like I’m constantly stalling too, your surgery day weight was wayyyy less then mine, you’re doing really well, i think! Congrats!

I was told to eat a bit more daily and it’s been helping, plus working out 7 days a week

But you went from 227 to 159 that’s a tremendous accomplishment!


HW: 221
SW: 209
CW: 179

Sleeved 2/13/18

I'm 5'2 and started at 225, so similar to yours
I don't see how these numbers would make us lose slower, i think it's very individual and based on diet and exercise as well.
I'm only 5 days post sleeve so i can't say yet.
Good luck!

I'm 5'2 and started at 225, so similar to yours
I don't see how these numbers would make us lose slower, i think it's very individual and based on diet and exercise as well.
I'm only 5 days post sleeve so i can't say yet.
Good luck!

Aw that's a really great idea and I'm so glad they were supportive! I feel like my coworkers would laugh in my face if i wrote them a letter [emoji52]


HW: 221
SW: 209
CW: 202

Sleeved 2/13/18

Yes i used chewable gas-x 2-3 times a day it really helped!
I think i follow you on IG


HW: 221
SW: 209
CW: 198

Sleeved 2/13/18

I'm on purée now and one of my favorite things right now is one scrambled egg white with two tablespoons of ricotta cheese, i put the ricotta on the skillet first so it melts a little bit and then pour the egg white over it and scramble it until it's cooked but still mush -- can do the same with a full egg i would assume, i just can't use yolks

Also, i make chicken broth and take out the chicken, purée the chicken with some geek yogurt and a tiny bit of fat free mayo--- can do the same with tuna or eggs for an egg salad

Other then that, yogurt, mozzarella sticks, cottage cheese


HW: 221
SW: 209
CW: 198

Sleeved 2/13/18

I'm on purée now and one of my favorite things right now is one scrambled egg white with two tablespoons of ricotta cheese, i put the ricotta on the skillet first so it melts a little bit and then pour the egg white over it and scramble it until it's cooked but still mush -- can do the same with a full egg i would assume, i just can't use yolks

Also, i make chicken broth and take out the chicken, purée the chicken with some geek yogurt and a tiny bit of fat free mayo--- can do the same with tuna or eggs for an egg salad

Other then that, yogurt, mozzarella sticks, cottage cheese


HW: 221
SW: 209
CW: 198

Sleeved 2/13/18

I'm on purée now and one of my favorite things right now is one scrambled egg white with two tablespoons of ricotta cheese, i put the ricotta on the skillet first so it melts a little bit and then pour the egg white over it and scramble it until it's cooked but still mush -- can do the same with a full egg i would assume, i just can't use yolks

Also, i make chicken broth and take out the chicken, purée the chicken with some geek yogurt and a tiny bit of fat free mayo--- can do the same with tuna or eggs for an egg salad

Other then that, yogurt, mozzarella sticks, cottage cheese


HW: 221
SW: 209
CW: 198

Sleeved 2/13/18

Sorry, i don't think so
Mine was 2/13, and i have a work thing this wednesday-Thursday 2/21-22, and i don't think I'm going. It involves dinner, hotel, and an all day training on Thursday....

I was in a lot of pain and very weak since my surgery until yesterday (Monday) which was the first day i went outside for a walk.
I totally thought I'd be back at work early but I see now why a week and a half to two weeks is necessary. You have to let you body heal properly, and you have to get your Protein and fluids in. Those first days at home were the hardest i can't imagine doing them anywhere else.
Message me if you have questions since i just went through it and am still home healing!!


HW: 221
SW: 209
CW: 202

Sleeved 2/13/18

You're so lucky, the people i work with are nosy and super judgmental. Love them but when it comes to anything outside of their typical lifestyle, they judge the crap out of you.


HW: 221
SW: 209
CW: 202

Sleeved 2/13/18

Pre-op started around 12pm, went home at 7pm the next day, i had the option of spending another night but glad i went home!


HW: 221
SW: 209
CW: 202

Sleeved 2/13/18

If you say you're having a hiatal hernia repair...you might not even be lying:)

Hey everyone,

I had surgery 5 years ago - VSG. I noticed that many people stop posting after a while and I want to be here to support any newbies or anyone thinking about surgery. I am in NYC so please inbox me with questions or if you need advise or support with anything please don't hesitate to reach out! Best of Luck!

Help! I have benefiber and don't know how to incorporate it
Did you just mix it into your Water?

Also from Bk but I live in Rockaway...I know dont throw rocks lol i was sleeved 1/29 at st johns with Dr. Andrade. 19 days out and I've only lost 7 lbs so I'm kinda in a rut. My sw was 218 and I'm not 211 so I'm feeling kinda bummed but also optimistic. Let's all be friends!!!!!

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I thought of that too, it might be less as a 300+ lbs person in the same amount of time, but it'll be relative still, that's what I'm expecting.
The way my dr put it is that the surgery will help you lose 70% of excess weight, and i would think I'll get there at the one year mark.

But this is an interesting thought that you brought up, let's stay in touch and see how this goes!!

The reason I heard that it would be slower is we have a lot less to lose than say someone who is 300+ lbs. It is similar to why someone who is 125lbs finds it harder to lose 5 lbs because. I am much closer to my goal weight (not close enough, which is why I'm having the surgery) than someone heavier. Someone who is heavier could lose 60 pounds easily in 2-3 months after sleeve vs someon in lower 200's would only average around 20-30.
I am just wondering on other's whose statistics are closer to mine, how their experience has been for them thus far.
I look forward to hearing your guys' journeys.

I'm from brooklyn too! Sleeved 2/13

Weight loss is personalized to you, your body, how well you follow the program and willingness not to fail. Someone in my support group had posted this.

I would do a full dose. I tried half because I was scared and it didn’t work. Drink it fast lol

Yes thank you!! I'm working on getting through one Protein Shake throughout today, although the paperwork says i should have two a day
Hopefully tomorrow i can aim for 2 shakes
Still taking pain medicine every 4 hours, because why not keep myself more comfortable?

Congratulations on your surgeries, Now on with the business of healing, small sips of fluids, try to walk if you can, every day will be less discomfort and pain, get your rest and take care of yourself, you've just had major surgery and if anyone deserves a little pampering , its YOU. Keep us updated, we all do care.

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funny because i never heard of this before and it wasn't given to me as instructions, my surgery is tomorrow and my friend is an anesthesiologist and he said nail polish had to come off ! But i called my hospital and they said i can leave it on--- it probably depends on your place and their equipment

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