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!

I was sleeved on 10/9 doing good just broke a stall I had for a week and a half down 32 pounds and feeling great hitting the gym for and hour and half and just wanting this weight to come off asap but I know I have to be patient and let the sleeve do its magic hardest struggle would be anxiety attacks I get sometimes when I wish I could just eat normal again but I hope they pass soon.

I was sleeved on Oct 30th' date=' 1 week ago. I was taking over 27 prescribed medications and two weeks before surgery the doctor took me off ALL meds. Since Oct 30th pm, I have been suffering from hot flashes something BAD! In the hospital the nurses put ice packs on my feet and behind my neck. I sleep with a fan and windows open. Last night all I could think of was wanting to go to the snow taking off my clothes to cool down! I live in California where it has been in the 80's! Yes, one of the meds was for hot flashes. All the Protein shakes I purchased prior and loved, now I can not stand the taste. Even Water tastes weird, yes, bottled! I am having a hard time with my Vitamins can not take the nasty taste and this morning wanted to vomit after taking my Vitamin pill. That really hurt!

But, I am hoping that this is ALL temp. Anyone have these problems and if so how long did it last?

Another thing is I see that everyone's diet plan is different. I was told I would have to be on full liquids for 4 weeks, then pureed for one week, soft foods for 1 week.

I started emailing and talking to someone that I met through this website and even though she has not had the surgery is losing weight all on her own but still wants to have the surgery in January. I told her about my protein problem so she told me to get Fage 0% yogurt and blend it with frozen strawberries and splenda…wow frozen yogurt! It will probably be the only way I get protein in me until my tastebuds come back. I have to let it sit so it is not as cold going down to my stomach.

Also, how about seedless watermelon? Is that a no no?[/quote']

I lived off of seedless watermelon my first two weeks, if it wasn't for that I'm site I would have gotten dehydrated. My nut told me don't swallow the watermelon, so I chewed it up to get all the juice.

Hi Octo sleevers, I want to join! I was sleeved oct 26th, Down 14 lbs. I'm feeling really good about my decision; especially after my first support group meeting last night. I'm pumped!! Just lovin not working but going back on Monday . You know, I really miss "crunching" on something. Anyone have any suggestions? I can't say that I am not hungry, I am!! I think about food all the time. Still a bit tired but much better in my second week out. Where can I find recipes??

I was sleeved 10/18 and lost 10 on the two week liquid prediet and 15 more since. I will lose a couple then stall a few days and then lose a few more. Everyone should be very careful not to compare themselves to others though.... there are so many variables involved. I lost about 40 pounds before I started my official prediet, so I know my initial sleeve weight loss might be a little slower than some others. Either way though, I'm down 65 lbs and I can't tell you how fantastic that feels!

I was sleeved 10/18 and lost 10 on the two week liquid prediet and 15 more since. I will lose a couple then stall a few days and then lose a few more. Everyone should be very careful not to compare themselves to others though.... there are so many variables involved. I lost about 40 pounds before I started my official prediet' date=' so I know my initial sleeve weight loss might be a little slower than some others. Either way though, I'm down 65 lbs and I can't tell you how fantastic that feels![/quote']

Whoop! Whoop! Congrats on feeling fantastic :-D

Awwww thanks Susan!

I was sleeved 10/2 and am down about 28 pounds post-op plus 10 pre-op and 10 on the 6 mo. supervised diet. My old clothes are starting to look ridiculous - I LOVE IT!

NSV a couple weeks ago when for the first time in many years I didn't have to ask for a seat belt extender on the airplane!

So proud of all of you fellow Octosleevers!

I was sleeved yesterday. how long does your belly feel sore? Did you have trouble getting your liquids in the first few pre/ op days?

I was sleeved on Oct 23rd and started my mushy foods yesterday. I am struglling with trying to understand what full feels like. I consumed 3 oz of ff refried Beans last night with no issues but didn't feel the "full" feeling. I just stopped. Now in saying this' date=' I have not been hungry. I am a little confused. Any help would be greatly appreciated.[/quote']

I was sleeved October 24. I tried to eat a chicken finger, ordered off the child menu. Tried to chew a long time before swallowing. I don't think I am ready for solid goods yet, just sick of Soup.

I was sleeved October 30th and I am down 17 pounds in a week. I am not really eating I can only get in about 5 bites a day I called the dr and he said not to worry just worry about getting the fluids down and I feel so drained all the time I have no energy whatsoever I'm always so tired if I go to the store I have to use a motorized wheelchair. I know I'm only a week out should I start to worry any thoughts. One week follow up tomorrow hope all goes well oh and belly still sore

I was sleeved yesterday. how long does your belly feel sore? Did you have trouble getting your liquids in the first few pre/ op days?

The first few days, everything was a hassle for me. It took me at least 5 days before I wanted to do more than just drink tea and flavored Water. I'd say I was really sore for about a week, maybe a little longer. Now, two weeks and some change out, I don't hurt so much but I can still feel where the drain was and where the internal stiching is.

I was sleeved yesterday. how long does your belly feel sore? Did you have trouble getting your liquids in the first few pre/ op days?

Congrats on the new sleeve. I was sore for about 4 days and then good from there. The Water intake was hard but I made it a goal to drink 3 16.9oz water bottles a day by sipping all day long. You can add crystal light or torani syrup as they help make the water not feel so thick and heavy. I'm going on week 4 and its so much easier now. This week especially feels 'normal' for me.

I had my surgery October 8th and it was rough at first. I stayed nauseated for a while and couldnt even hold down liquid lortab for the pain. Thank God my doctor was so good to me and let the nurses give me IV pain meds.

I'm much better now. I still get nauseated sometimes, but it's not as bad. I'm down 26 pounds! It feels so good!

Hi Octo sleevers' date=' I want to join! I was sleeved oct 26th, Down 14 lbs. I'm feeling really good about my decision; especially after my first support group meeting last night. I'm pumped!! Just lovin not working but going back on Monday . You know, I really miss "crunching" on something. Anyone have any suggestions? I can't say that I am not hungry, I am!! I think about food all the time. Still a bit tired but much better in my second week out. Where can I find recipes??[/quote']

Hey! I was sleeved on 10/26 too! Down 18 lbs so far. I haven't felt hungry but I do miss food sooo bad! I am so ready for something besides liquids!

My surgery was 10/2....I've lost a total of 37 lbs. - starting weight 272 current 235 - I feel GREAT....still wearing my 22's but they are making me look like a bag lady - just haven't had the chance to shop yet...........I had 2 whole weeks of NOTHING lost and that was hard/frustrating, I'm getting in my Water now and have always gotten all my Protein....I think that I may have the problem of not eating enough....I don't EVER feel hungry so eating is something that I need to remind myself to do...and sometimes I don't (definately need to work on this)

one of my favorite lunches (fast and easy) wrap a weight watchers cheese stick in a piece of ham/turkey and I'm good to go!!

It's funny to fix a plate now...the amount of food that I'm used to putting on my plate to what i put on my plate now...and honestly it's still too much...my family likes to make fun of me saying that I like to put food on my plate to "pretend" I'm going to eat it

Congrats to everyone! Hope everything continues to go well.