December 2011 Sleevers Update

[ChunkyAndFluffy75 9]

I just want to know how everyone is doing and how much weight have you lost? What stage post-op diet are you on? Have you started exercising? Just share how your experience has been so far. Let’s catch up .

[ChunkyAndFluffy75 9]

I will go first; I have lost 40lbs in 8 weeks. I still drink two Protein Shakes a day and I am trying to stick to my low carb high Protein diet. I am still experimenting with foods and can’t eat any fried foods or carbs they don’t go down well. This is a good thing lol. I joined the gym and work out now 4-5 days a week and have dropped 3 dress sizes. I feel great and have a lot of energy.

[Itsanewdaycassandra 45]

I am doing well, I know I am down more than 30lbs but I don’t know exactly because I only weigh with my doctors, but I should know more after Friday because I have a visit then. I am down 2-3 sizes, I can get into most 20’s without much pulling and pinching. I am slowly working on the exercise. I started Water aerobics this weekend and I will be doing yoga as well. I feel amazing like I am coming back to life again. My eating is going well during the week but on the weekends I find that there is too much down time for me to want to graze so I have to work on a plan to keep me in place, other than that I am thankful that I can’t over do it, and really happy with my sleeve.

[Mrs.Prisses 51]

12/26/2011- I am down over 40 pounds BUT have not lost in 2 or 3 days I am eating regular foods but quickly finding out that BREADS are not cool! I walk and do cardio work outs as well. I am having some issues lately with nausea, swelling in my legs, and terrible head aches. But, in general, I am great. Loving that I can actually DRINK Water now...now take little woodland creature sips!

[Mrs.Prisses 51]

Oh...and Protein STILL sucks

[MoonSiren 48]

I haven't weighed myself in 2-3 weeks but can now fit in size 18 pants. Before they were kinda tight and wouldn't zip up. Now, they fit like a glove! I haven't fit into this size since jr. high school. I'm so happy! I never eat bread and am very strict on carbs. I did eat a small piece of cake for a birthday and a cookie at this superbowl party. I couldn't believe I ate it and felt so guilty afterward. I haven't been eating gluten or processed sugar so imagine my surprise when I got a sick lethargic feeling afterward. I think I may have lost 50 lbs including the pre op diet but will know for sure when I weigh myself tonight.

[soforreal 7]

I have been feeling kind of down about my progress. I was sleeved on Dec. 5 and have only lost 23 lbs. I am eating reg. foods but limited amts. I still drink 1-2 Protein Drinks a day. I hardly ever get 64 oz. of Water in a day.(This has been difficult for me to do.) I am greatful for what I have lost so far but when I see people who have lost 30 to 40 lbs. in the same time frame, I realize that my wt. loss is slow. I can't seem to get below 200lbs. I have increased my excercise level this week, and paying closer attention to what I am eating. Any ideas?

[favoredone 590]

I'm a little bombed as well.. I've lost 22-24 pounds since surgery...(12/19/11)... but I feel great...I'm 24/26 from 28/30 and my back doesn't hurt as much...

I'm trying hard not to compare my progress to others, since we all have different journeys... I lost 17 pounds two weeks after surgery.. so it's been very slow for me... I'm trying to get all my Protein and Water in this week, while keeping carbs low..

I walk, but not much else is way of exercise.. i'll be ramping that up as soon as I'm over this sinus infection.. Prayerfully weightloss will kick in!!!

[IowaAndy 95]

I am down 30 pounds since my surgery on Dec 11. I have been sort of stuck for the past 2 weeks. I am still doing some Protein Shakes and eating lots of Protein. I have had a lot of stress lately as I have been applying for a job but hear nothing after the interviews. This has caused me to feel a bit down and I seem not to be getting as much exercise as I was previously. I know that this is my fault as I just have a hard time getting up and off to the gym. I seem to make excuses to myself....I know.

I also seem to get the urge to eat just as when I was depressed in the years past. It is not that I am eating candy, cake or sweets but I find myself getting up in the evening after supper getting something to eat....string cheese etc. I know that these are calories that I do not eat but can not seem to get myself out of this funk.

[Less of Leslie 90]

Sleeved Dec 5. Down 30 lbs. I measured myself on 12/30 and then again a few days ago, lost 6 3/4 inches in the last month! Really wish I would have measured on surgery day.

I am FINALLY in the onderlands! Weighed in at 199.4 on Sunday.

Pants from a 22 to 16+- ..Depending on the day. Shirts from 1&2 X shirts to XL.

My rings spin on my fingers, my fave ring falls off.

I am losing about 1-3 lbs a week. That's OK, as long as I am LOSING! I see others that have lost 40+ and I wonder what I am not doing right, but I think my weight loss is pretty steady, so I am happy.

Eating Protein and veggies. No carbs. Every once in a while I will have a bite of carbs, but that's about it. No sweets. Sleevie doesn't like it. NO Protein shakes, I don't like them!

My work out schedule is not very regular. 1 hour of cardio and weights when I do work out.

[LoserMama 37]

Hey there. We're in the December 2011 group too, so some updates there, but in general for me-

down from 24/26 and 3x/4x to size 18 and size 2x tops.

I have lost about 25 lbs since surgery, combined with 35 lbs preop, I'm down almost 60 pounds total, with another 70 left to go.

I am wearing my original wedding rings as of 2-3 weeks out, which I hadn't worn for ages. Anniversary ring has fallen off and waiting to be resized.

I went from needing an extender on an airplane, to having about 4-5 extra inches on a regular belt to pull tight.

My diabetes is probably gone, but my primary won't declare it officially gone until I've had an a1c with three months on solid foods, but i haven't taken diabetes meds since surgery, and my fasting and pre/post blood sugar tests I've done have all been those of a "normal' person. yay!

What else....knees don't hurt nearly as much anymore.

I apparently have a sleeve of steel because I have not had any nausea or vomiting since being sleeved. I started trying to exercise regularly last week and that is my big focus, along with staying focused on Protein and Water before anything else makes it in.

[Itsanewdaycassandra 45]

3 years ago I brought a pair of GAP Long & Lean jeans in size 20 without trying them on because I hated trying on stuff and going to the fitting room, I was so disappointed when I got home and I couldn’t get them ½ up. This was a turning point for me; this is when I started thinking of WLS. Today 10 weeks post op I am wearing them to work. I am so happy for this NSV!

DOS 12/1/12 287

CW 2/10/12 249

Down 38lbs

[Shea 13]

I had surgery December 15, 2011. I have lost 30 pounds since surgery and 37 pounds total. I am active but have not started an exercise program yet. I am wearing a size 20 from a size 24. I can fit in some size 18's. I have lost a half shoe size, I went from a 10 to a 9 1/2. I guess I am a slower loser but its my fault for not exercising. I was exercising but I was so drained and fatigued for days afterwards I've stopped. I'm glad to see that everyone else has been doing well.

[Itsanewdaycassandra 45]

Shea,

It’s nice to see where everyone is in this group. I sometimes feel like I should be losing more but then again I am just so darn happy to be moving down instead of up in weight I can stand it! I am looking forward to the 18’s and if I can be in a 16 or 14 by my birthday at the end of April that would be out of this world! Keep up the good work, take the steps that you need to be successful!

[Netgallegos 19]

OMG I am so glad i found this group, i was Sleeved on December 16 2011 and i lost 40 lbs since my surgery and 24 for my pre opp, so a total of 64, i like my clothing baggy but i am wearing 1x pant, and 2x top, and that is from 3x and 4x i am so excited. I was a Bad diabetic for years, and i took my last shot in the hospital and have not taken any more shots and pill since then, I went in to the Dr last month and he tells me i was no longer a diabetic. that was wonderful to hear.

i had been looking at different post and was starting to feel that maybe i was not doing so well by the looks from all your post i am right on track. i live in a real rule area and i am not able to go to support group so i come on to this sight a lot to look for all concerns.

I am able to walk for about an hour now and not be so tired, i am able to do so much more, i use to be so tired all the time, have a 20 year old and a 3 year old and keeping up with them is a lot funner.

I do have a question for you all i do great all day, drink my two Protein shakes, and small health meals but in the evening is when i get the munchies, are you all having that problem and how do you deal with it.