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Oct. 15, 2012 Sleeve Date

Kdedeo

By Kdedeo, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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change4life2012    50

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What are your NSV that you have had so far?? I have went down one pants size and am wearing shirts that I haven't worn in over 5 years. I feel like I have a new wardrobe. Another NSV it feels great is being able to stand for the entire time during the worship part of church. For the last year I have struggled to stand for periods of time due to pain in my back from my weight. My back pain is pretty much gone!!! I am so thankful for my sleeve.

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BethinPA    305

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I have a later surgery date, but I wanted to tell you all how much I enjoyed hearing all of your thoughts and tribulations! It is heartening to me to know that I am not alone. I am amazed that you are all back to work after 2 weeks! I am planning on taking more time, perhaps because I don't have a desk job. I am craving food too, not necessarily sweets, especially meat and pizza. I was thinking about going ahead and chewing on something I like, just for the mouth pleasure, and then spitting it out into a napkin rather than swallowing it. Does that sound super gross?

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SummerMarie    89

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OK. It's my turn to be frustrated. I gained weight this week. GAINED!!! What the heck is going on? I'm doing everything I'm supposed to' date=' but I gained a pound!!!

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy[/quote']

Don't get frustrated. It could depend on what time of day you weighed yourself too.

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sndmulvahill    1

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I was sleeved on Oct 15 too. I'm on soft foods til next Wednesday. I'm having a hard time getting my fluids and really need some ideas about Protein I can't stand the powder or shakes I've tried!! Was out 3 weeks of work and super glad I tried going back at 2 weeks but I felt horrible. I'm feeling good not tired not sore really anymore. Can't wait to eat normal everyday food! Down 26 lbs last week.. stopped weighing and now I just measure myself.

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Kdedeo    52

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I was sleeved on Oct 15 too. I'm on soft foods til next Wednesday. I'm having a hard time getting my fluids and really need some ideas about Protein I can't stand the powder or shakes I've tried!! Was out 3 weeks of work and super glad I tried going back at 2 weeks but I felt horrible. I'm feeling good not tired not sore really anymore. Can't wait to eat normal everyday food! Down 26 lbs last week.. stopped weighing and now I just measure myself.

Yes, I hated the Protein Shakes too until I found About Time. It's awesome! I do add plain greek yogurt to it to cut down the sweetness, but it's not bad. It's also high in protein so I only need 1 or 2 a day and I have enough protein. You can get samples on their website for cheap. I like banana.

I'm eating steamed fish and Beans this week. Next week I can introduce new foods. I'm excited. I think I'll stop writhing, too. My scale is out of batteries anyway. I can tell my weight loss has slowed & I even gained a pound this week. I hope it starts going the other way again soon.

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy

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Kdedeo    52

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Don't get frustrated. It could depend on what time of day you weighed yourself too.

Yeah, I suppose. It was morning, but then today my scale was out of batteries, so maybe it wasn't working properly. I don't think I'll weigh myself until I go to the doctor's again next month. I'll just keep doing the program.

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy

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Kdedeo    52

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Is it possibly that time of the month??

No. It is possible that I'm just not drinking enough Water.< /p>

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy

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Kdedeo    52

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I have a later surgery date' date=' but I wanted to tell you all how much I enjoyed hearing all of your thoughts and tribulations! It is heartening to me to know that I am not alone. I am amazed that you are all back to work after 2 weeks! I am planning on taking more time, perhaps because I don't have a desk job. I am craving food too, not necessarily sweets, especially meat and pizza. I was thinking about going ahead and chewing on something I like, just for the mouth pleasure, and then spitting it out into a napkin rather than swallowing it. Does that sound super gross?[/quote']

I thought of that, too, but it's too hard not to swallow. I live vicariously through my friends by asking them how things taste. Sometimes it works.

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy

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BioEngineeringChick    27

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OK. It's my turn to be frustrated. I gained weight this week. GAINED!!! What the heck is going on? I'm doing everything I'm supposed to' date=' but I gained a pound!!!

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy[/quote']

Me too! I hit 28 pounds loss and now nothing doing the same as before. :-(

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Kdedeo    52

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Me too! I hit 28 pounds loss and now nothing doing the same as before. :-(

At least we know we're not alone. From reading lots of other posts, this seems normal at 3-4 weeks out. Perhaps it's our bodies freaking out and going in starvation mode. I'm thinking of calling my NUT to see what she says.

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy

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GeauxForIt    659

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I've been hungry since I opened my eyes this morning. :( I don't know what's going on, but it's been a miserable day.

I have a terrible sinus infection and I'm wondering if my body is wanting more food/calories to fight it. Dies that even make sense? Blah.

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BethinPA    305

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That does make sense to me, your metabolism rises when your body is fighting an infection.

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WifeyMaterial    139

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Yes I been hungry for about three days nd I tried everything but nuffin is workin I m kinds scared nd my hair is fallin out should I do. I wanna continue to loss weight but how do everyone deal wit they hungry.

MaryLynn

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Kdedeo    52

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Yes I been hungry for about three days nd I tried everything but nuffin is workin I m kinds scared nd my hair is fallin out should I do. I wanna continue to loss weight but how do everyone deal wit they hungry.

MaryLynn

I have started to eat Protein several times a day. I can't handle just eating 3x a day. So, I have a little snack or a glass of milk between meals. It helps my hunger. I have two rules, though: no eating in front of the tv or in front of the computer. I'm more satisfied if I pay attention to my food & appetite.

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy

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Kdedeo    52

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I've been hungry since I opened my eyes this morning. :( I don't know what's going on' date=' but it's been a miserable day.

I have a terrible sinus infection and I'm wondering if my body is wanting more food/calories to fight it. Dies that even make sense? Blah.[/quote']

How are you doing, GeauxForIt? I hope you're feeling better.

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy

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