Barbara278

Congrats Brenda!!! You are doing fantastic! :biggrin0:

HW 257 SW 235 (I better mention I lost 9.5 lbs on pre op diet) LW 181.5 CW 176.5 I've been so darn busy I haven't had much time to post or read the board. Hope everyone is doing well. *hugs*

I'm 13 weeks out today. I feel great. I've lost 46 lbs, but I'm beginning to worry as I have absolutely no appetite at all. I know it's a blessing in disquise, but I find lately that I have to force myself to eat. Nothing taste good at all. I don't know if this is a phase that will pass, but I am a bit worried. Anyone else have this problem? Should it be something I worry about or not? Appreciate any imput.

Wanted to update. Those feelings of forcing myself to eat have passed. Food doesn't taste so awful anymore. I went through this phase for about 6 weeks and now it's passed. I am eating regular now and not feeling like I have to force it down. I still can only eat about 2 1/2 onces at best but at least now it tastes ok. We really do go through different phases with the sleeve, but it's all been great. I'm still losing very slowly but headed in the right direction.

Just read this whole thread for the first time today. Champ, hang in there and continue to be the strong support you obviously are for your wife and family. It's the worse case sleeve senario. You are defintely in my prayers, and I do beleive in the power or prayer.

Fantastic job! I know all those victories have to feel great. Best wishes to you.

I'm scheduled for my sleeve with Dr. Aceves Jan 19th. I'll be arriving on the January 18th and heading home Jan. 22nd. Would love to touch base with any others scheduled that week. Look forward to meeting some friends while there. 3 weeks and counting *dancing around the room* :thumbup:

My suggestions woud be to follow your doctors orders to a T. There's a reason that they give them to us. I see where many people try to advance the eating stages and it can cause issues and harm to your sleeve. I also suggest to constantly be drinking and sipping. It's really hard to get in all the fluids we should have. At first you have to take pretty tiny sips and your tummy will make weird noises, but later on it gets easier to drink. Now I can drink normal. In the beginning I couldn't really tell when I was full, so I measured everythng I ate. I was allowed 2oz or 1/4 cup per meal, and that's basically what I ate. Sometimes after eating I would feel a weird feeling in my throat, but not the normal full feeling from past days. Now I don't need to measure much anymore as I can tell what portion size is correct. I also have the normal full feeling now in my stomach, however it took a few months before I had that feeling. I still am only able to eat about 2 to 2 1/2 onces per meal. If you follow the rules, you will be successful with your sleeve. I pretty much eat anything I want now. I try very hard to keep my Calories between 600 - 800 per day and my carbs at 30 or lower. Good luck, and keep us posted on how you are doing. If you have any more questions, just ask. You'll find tons of great people and advice on this board. Barb:biggrin0:

I had mine on January 19th, so I'm a little over 4 months out.

It gets better each day. Just keep sipping all day long. And congrats on your sleeve. I love mine!!!

Congratulations on getting a date.

wow, 5 lbs is fantastic!!! :laugh0: