Beardman

My wife's decision to get the sleeve is what made me decide to go through the process as well. We were sleeved 1 month apart. Super nice to basically be living/learning this new lifestyle together.

I only told my supervisor I was having surgery. I didn't specify what kind of procedure. Everyone else thinks I'm on a long Christmas vacation. People will begin to suspect after the weight really comes off. Not sure if I'll confirm speculation or not at this point.

Had to go get new clothes for work (Sleeve on 12/20/2017) since I should get released to go back this week. Bought 46 pants, down from 52. XXL/XL shirts down from XXXL.

I was sleeved on 12/20. I was super nervous as this was my first surgery/hospital visit of my life as I am generally very healthy (except for the morbid obesity ). I had to wait in my gown for about 2 hours and I had to focus on just breathing and keeping calm so I didn't run out of the hospital. Once they gave me the versed to relax me, I don't remember anything after. I regained my full memory in my hospital room 4 hours later with no anxiety at all. Fortunately, I've had a very smooth recovery with no nausea, vomiting, or really any pain after the gas pains left the first afternoon. I'm still early on, but I don't regret the decision at all.

I was sleeved on 12/20. I was super nervous as this was my first surgery/hospital visit of my life as I am generally very healthy (except for the morbid obesity ). I had to wait in my gown for about 2 hours and I had to focus on just breathing and keeping calm so I didn't run out of the hospital. Once they gave me the versed to relax me, I don't remember anything after. I regained my full memory in my hospital room 4 hours later with no anxiety at all. Fortunately, I've had a very smooth recovery with no nausea, vomiting, or really any pain after the gas pains left the first afternoon. I'm still early on, but I don't regret the decision at all.

Very interesting thread. My program and NUT still maintain less than 600 calories for the first few months. We haven't discussed specifics after that as I'm only 12 days out from my surgery (feeling amazing!). I'm supposed to get 80-100 g of protein and less than 50 g of carbs. So far, as I'm still on liquids I rarely get above 20g of carbs. I know that my wife (sleeved about a month before me) was told by the NUT that she needed to increase her calories as she was averaging 300! So there does seem to be recognition that too little calories is bad. Maybe we will be on a more slow ramp rate that 1000 cal/6 weeks.

Very interesting thread. My program and NUT still maintain less than 600 calories for the first few months. We haven't discussed specifics after that as I'm only 12 days out from my surgery (feeling amazing!). I'm supposed to get 80-100 g of protein and less than 50 g of carbs. So far, as I'm still on liquids I rarely get above 20g of carbs. I know that my wife (sleeved about a month before me) was told by the NUT that she needed to increase her calories as she was averaging 300! So there does seem to be recognition that too little calories is bad. Maybe we will be on a more slow ramp rate that 1000 cal/6 weeks.

Very interesting thread. My program and NUT still maintain less than 600 calories for the first few months. We haven't discussed specifics after that as I'm only 12 days out from my surgery (feeling amazing!). I'm supposed to get 80-100 g of protein and less than 50 g of carbs. So far, as I'm still on liquids I rarely get above 20g of carbs. I know that my wife (sleeved about a month before me) was told by the NUT that she needed to increase her calories as she was averaging 300! So there does seem to be recognition that too little calories is bad. Maybe we will be on a more slow ramp rate that 1000 cal/6 weeks.

I was sleeved on 12/20.. having the same fight as you. I'm focusing on keeping my liquids up to prevent dehydration and working on Protein when I can. I tried some oikos triple zero greek yoghurt diluted with skim milk today..that was pretty good but I couldn't eat much of it.

I was sleeved on 12/20.. having the same fight as you. I'm focusing on keeping my liquids up to prevent dehydration and working on Protein when I can. I tried some oikos triple zero greek yoghurt diluted with skim milk today..that was pretty good but I couldn't eat much of it.

Thanks! Everything went well. Pain isn't so bad, no nausea. Keeping liquids down. Best I could hope for.

Thanks! Everything went well. Pain isn't so bad, no nausea. Keeping liquids down. Best I could hope for.

Well, today is my surgery. A bit nervous but much more calm than I thought. Maybe drained from 14 days of liquid diet....

Well, today is my surgery. A bit nervous but much more calm than I thought. Maybe drained from 14 days of liquid diet....

Me too...I'm on day 9 of the preop liquid diet..not fun but I've lost 10lbs.

Me too...I'm on day 9 of the preop liquid diet..not fun but I've lost 10lbs.

I had the same thought.. hopefully they won't keep it like this long...it's pretty bad.

I've got two weeks of only 3 Protein Shakes and two sugar free Jello cups. I'm at the end of week one and it's not been fun....but it does help you get through the mental change of smelling yummy food with the family and not eating any. I think it helps prepare us for the post surgery lifestyle.

I've got two weeks of only 3 Protein Shakes and two sugar free Jello cups. I'm at the end of week one and it's not been fun....but it does help you get through the mental change of smelling yummy food with the family and not eating any. I think it helps prepare us for the post surgery lifestyle.

I've got two weeks of only 3 Protein Shakes and two sugar free Jello cups. I'm at the end of week one and it's not been fun....but it does help you get through the mental change of smelling yummy food with the family and not eating any. I think it helps prepare us for the post surgery lifestyle.

My wife's lasted about 1.5 hrs. A few more in recovery to wake up before transfer to her room. Total, about 4 hrs before I saw her afterward.

Hey everyone, just got my date! Looks like December 20th...going to be a different Christmas this year. My wife's sleeve went well last week. She had to stay an extra day in the hospital, but she is almost back to normal at 6 days out. This is my first surgery so I'm very nervous...but I think I'll make it.

Hey everyone, just got my date! Looks like December 20th...going to be a different Christmas this year. My wife's sleeve went well last week. She had to stay an extra day in the hospital, but she is almost back to normal at 6 days out. This is my first surgery so I'm very nervous...but I think I'll make it.

Hey everyone, just got my date! Looks like December 20th...going to be a different Christmas this year. My wife's sleeve went well last week. She had to stay an extra day in the hospital, but she is almost back to normal at 6 days out. This is my first surgery so I'm very nervous...but I think I'll make it.

Hey everyone, just got my date! Looks like December 20th...going to be a different Christmas this year. My wife's sleeve went well last week. She had to stay an extra day in the hospital, but she is almost back to normal at 6 days out. This is my first surgery so I'm very nervous...but I think I'll make it.