Hi folks! I'm Krista. I'm 37 years old and teach 6th grade English Language Arts. I am 5 days out from gastric sleeve surgery; I can't wait to feel "normal" again, but, other than that I'm excited for my new life to begin. I can't wait to use this site to trace my journey and find some kindred spirits!

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Hi, welcome to the forum, and congrats on being sleeved!!

Hi folks! I'm Krista. I'm 37 years old and teach 6th grade English Language Arts. I am 5 days out from gastric sleeve surgery; I can't wait to feel "normal" again, but, other than that I'm excited for my new life to begin. I can't wait to use this site to trace my journey and find some kindred spirits!

Hi Krista, I just registered on this site and was drawn to your post as I am also 5 days out. I had the sleeve done on Wed. 9/14/11 and came home Friday 9/16/11. I was wondering are you experiencing "hunger pangs"? I feel hungry constantly?????

Hi Krista,

I'm 6 days out, and I'm doing pretty good. I admit, I have had some back and forth feelings in the last few days. All in all, I've been really happy with my decision. I think the hardest part is just trying to cook and stuff for my family. It's really hard when I know that I can never eat the way I used to. I know the way I ate wasn't healthy, obviously, but I just miss eating. I've got to get past that. I think I'm going to have to find some hobbies out of the house so I'm not tempted all the time. I haven't had any physical hunger at all, but I am dying to eat. I've even been dreaming about food. I know it's crazy.

I wish you the best of luck. I'm sure you'll do great. Stay on this site. It's wonderful, and the support is incredible for whatever you are going through on your journey.

Welcome to the loser's bench. Keep us posted on your progress.

Welcome to the forums, Krista! I teach English to college students. : ) I had my surgery August 9, and I am loving the results. I wish you the best on your journey!

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Hi, welcome to the forum, and congrats on being sleeved!!

Thank you. I am so excited to be part of this group

Welcome, Krista and congratulations on being sleeved! You'll find that this forum is absolutely wonderful and someone always seems to have the answers to questions you haven't even thought to ask (which I personally love).

All the best and congrats again,

Niki

Welcome new sleevers! I still feel like a newbie but I was sleeved on June 27th. Time flies. You may experience some ups and downs but it gets better all the time. I already feel normal, except for my clothes falling off of me. Here's a great NSV to keep you motivated. Before surgery I wore size 20W pants. I went to Kohl's yesterday and for the heck of it I went to the regular Misses department, not the Women's department. I grabbed some size 16 with NO "W" in the size and they all fit! Talk about exciting! You have so many wonderful victories ahead of you! Congratulations!!

Tippy

I'm not really feeling any hunger at all. I'm having a hard time just getting all the liquid in I need! Perhaps you are experiencing more head hunger than anything else?

Hi Krista, I just registered on this site and was drawn to your post as I am also 5 days out. I had the sleeve done on Wed. 9/14/11 and came home Friday 9/16/11. I was wondering are you experiencing "hunger pangs"? I feel hungry constantly?????

Hello and Welcome!

I was sleeved on 8/23/11, and the hunger pangs and growly stomach the first week were AWFUL. The good news is - it goes away! I am just about 4 weeks out now, and experiencing no hunger at all. I feel great - better than I have for YEARS before surgery!

I have been amazed by this journey every day - already so glad I did it!!

Good Luck!

Jen

Hello and Welcome!

I was sleeved on 8/23/11, and the hunger pangs and growly stomach the first week were AWFUL. The good news is - it goes away! I am just about 4 weeks out now, and experiencing no hunger at all. I feel great - better than I have for YEARS before surgery!

I have been amazed by this journey every day - already so glad I did it!!

Good Luck!

Jen

So glad to hear your hunger pangs went away. I feel more hunger after I consume liquids, its crazy! But I feel inspired knowing yours stopped after a couple of weeks. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

How do you all get all of your protein in? I try, but I'm still on full liquids and I get so full I can't stand it. Any suggestions?

Hello! Welcome to the boards I was just sleeved as well, I am 3 days out, but I have been on the boards for months now. This really is an incredible site and the people are amazing! Good luck!

How do you all get all of your protein in? I try, but I'm still on full liquids and I get so full I can't stand it. Any suggestions?