Just wondering how my fellow Octo-sleevers are doing now that it's November. Please share accomplishments and any struggles, if any. I know I've had a few!

Hi again! I'm an Oct. 11th sleever. I'm doing great weight loss wise, but each meal is a struggle still-what to eat so I don't feel too full, etc. Meat doesn't agree with me. Bla-bla-bla! My start weight in Aug. was 278- day of surgery-255.5 and my last wright-in 11/30-224. 54 total and 31-1/2 lbs. Post-op! I'm psyched! I had hernia surgery also so I'm not cleared for working out until next week so I'm hoping to join a gym to really step up the weight loss and inches. Then I can increase calories too-I'm at 600-650 since I'm not working out. I need more food! Not sure my tummy will permit it but I'm hoping it opens up a little more to accommodate more food. I can eat less than 1/4 cup of solid food like chili. Plus side-everyone's noticing lately and telling me I look great! I feel pretty terrific, too!

Hello everyone... I was sleeved Oct 29th. Things are going pretty good. Surgery weight 248, current weight 222. Things have really slowed down for me, I've been 222 for two weeks. I think my metabolism has stopped because of my protein intake or lack there of. So today I started back on the Atkins shakes. Hopefully things start moving in the right direction again. I hope things are positive for the most part with everyone else as well. Keep posting, it's become a great way to end the day for me!

Same here. Yesterday I purchased some isopure because I've been slacking on my protein. Over night I lost a pound......coincidence? Maybe! I'm praying that upping my protein will help the weight start to melt off again.

I was sleeved Oct. 15. I was sore for at least two weeks. I still am at times when my pants hit the wrong spot. I'm still rather bruised in spots.

It took a while to get my liquids in. The first week was rough' date=' but it got easier. I'm still having trouble with liquids. Sometimes water gives me stomach pain. I'm not sure why, but it is weird.

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My doc told me that the stomach pain is a muscle spasm and gave me some medication for the spasms. I'm 2 days post op and having trouble getting in anything, even water, because I don't feel hungry.

My doc told me that the stomach pain is a muscle spasm and gave me some medication for the spasms. I'm 2 days post op and having trouble getting in anything' date=' even water, because I don't feel hungry.[/quote']

My water went down much smoother with some MIO in it! To this day, it helps me get my water down more quickly. My favorite is the sweet tea. No caffeine, no calories, no sugar! It has saved me!

My water went down much smoother with some MIO in it! To this day' date=' it helps me get my water down more quickly. My favorite is the sweet tea. No caffeine, no calories, no sugar! It has saved me![/quote']

Do you know if mio has Splenda in it?

Hi all, I was sleeved 29/10 and lost 18kg, 6 preop . I have stalled for last 2 weeks, which is a bummer but clothes are fitting great. Started working out this week and feel better for it. Struggle with food ideas, having a protein shake every day ( has 42g protein) and try normal food for rest of meals. Typical day with food protein shake on skim milk breaky, 1/2 cup spaghetti Bol, 1 fruit cup, 1 upngo , 1/2 cup of dinner. Usually get 1 ltr iced tea in but struggle with water.

Hi everyone!

I am 6 weeks post-op and other than a few workers being way too nosy, things are getting better. Still struggling with Water/fluid intake but thanks to my Liquid protein I am able to make it through the day without feeling like I'm going to pass out. I still feel the incisions though when I stand up after sitting for long periods of time. Has anyone else experienced that?

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My doc told me that the stomach pain is a muscle spasm and gave me some medication for the spasms. I'm 2 days post op and having trouble getting in anything' date=' even water, because I don't feel hungry.[/quote']

Yeah it was like that for me for quite some time. My best friend was peppermint tea, chicken broth, and sugar free popsicles. My doc told me to focus on sipping , so I sipped as much as I could (still do). Don't stress over this early that makes it worse.

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Sleeved 10 /11/12

SW:272

CW:238

Slow process, sometimes discouraging but we must keep pushing right ?

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That's right keep pushing!!!

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Sleeved Oct 16, down 50lbs feeling great.

Sleeves oct 8th. I dont count pre op so only down 29# since surgery. Feel like its very slow. Add me to mfp if yall are on there and tell me your sleeve date. I like the motivation and food ideas.

Oh wendy88 on mfp

Crap. Wendy8802 on mfp. Sorry

Sleeved 10/08. Down 60 pounds. MFP is really helping. I am chad2rad on MFP too. Gym about 4+ days a week. I walk at home when not that the YMCA.