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 October 11th. Down 26 pounds. Will take my one month "after" photos on Sunday so looking forward to comparing pictures.

I am on soft foods and introducing new things. So far so good. I definitely am not getting enough liquids in. My sleeve doesn't seem to like when things are really cold so I drink closer to room temperature but need to get more Fluid in.

Feeling good physically, energy and outlook on the future!

Surgery 10/08. Including pre op down 50. Feel much better. Cleared for regular food as i tolerate. Seems much easier now. Maybe less hunger, I drink water of make myself wait. I did not at first. I was afraid of getting hungry idk. Certainly more restriction. Been walking, joined a gym this week. Still tired at times. Need more sleep.

Sleeved Oct 16th down 42 total, 16 preop, and gained 1 lb this week. Since spending 3 days in ICU after surgery I have been in the ER twice and was admitted for 4 days this week. I get about a 1/2 ounce of full liquids at a time and struggle with fluids. In addition, also had uti and kidney stones. Edg showed that my stomach is very narrow and irritated so I'm in fulls, Nexium, and compazine until it resolves. Getting healthy for me unfortunately has not been as easy as having the surgery, but I'm getting there.

Sleeved 10/25. On purees now but my program is very restricted. The only items added are puree tuna, chicken, turkey...

Cottage cheese, applesauce, canned green beans, mashed potatoes, refried beans. I live on 1/4 c refried beans or tuna or chicken...three meals per day, plus two prot drinks per day. Dairy is not working for me now, so switched to Lactaid milk, and cannot eat yogurt. Having trouble getting in water, usually 10 oz short per day, because i just feel so full all day then run out of time. I am 50F/5'10/ SW. 300/week 1 287/week 2: 277= total loss since surg 23 lbs.

Hey folks.. I was sleeved on 10/4. Down about 58 pounds! The weight loss has been a breeze.. Eating and keeping food in is my challenge. Very few things taste good and I am NEVER hungry. I'm in the gym or on the tennis courts almost every day. I rely on energy supplements to get me through my activities, as my overall energy level is very low due to my lack of food. I live on Watermelon,Popsicles and juice. 4 Triscuit crackers with a cheese slice quartered are all I can tolerate pre work out. My Doc says that my taste buds and appetite will eventually re-calibrate. Not even being able to at least nibble on any of my former favorite foods suck! I anyone else experience this?

58 lbs!!!! Congrats!!!

Nice 58 pounds, congrats!!! I unfortunately have full hunger, NOT head hunger, and at only 3 weeks out I could eat a full grown cow......ummm steak, I wish I was allowed solid foods

Nice 58 pounds' date=' congrats!!! I unfortunately have full hunger, NOT head hunger, and at only 3 weeks out I could eat a full grown cow......ummm steak, I wish I was allowed solid foods <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/angry.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Hey there,

At 3 weeks, are you still on full liquids? From my understanding, 3 weeks is when I can eat purée . Just curious. Goodluck either way bro

Sleeved on Oct 1st starting at 278, today 248. Yesterday I grabbed one of those " back of the closet, one day would fit again jeans ", size 18.. And OMG ... They fit , I can tell the inches coming off a lot easier than the weight! I was wearing a tight size 22 day of surgery!! So happy!! Will be posting pics soon!! I'm a loser, baby! Yeah! Lol

Sleeved 10/11/12 , in a nice two week stall but otherwise doing ok. Energy levels suck. Aftermath of sandy.

But life is good, and I love my sleeve!

I was sleeved on 10/8 and am down 32 lbs. 7 from two week pre-op diet. Yeah

Sitting at the dr now waiting to be seen. Was sleeves 10/2 and I'm down 43 lbs. just saw the Nut before this appt and was told I'm now allowed all foods.

Sitting at the dr now waiting to be seen. Was sleeves 10/2 and I'm down 43 lbs. just saw the Nut before this appt and was told I'm now allowed all foods.

Good for you! That's awesome!

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

Sleeved on Oct 1st starting at 278' date=' today 248. Yesterday I grabbed one of those " back of the closet, one day would fit again jeans ", size 18.. And OMG ... They fit , I can tell the inches coming off a lot easier than the weight! I was wearing a tight size 22 day of surgery!! So happy!! Will be posting pics soon!! I'm a loser, baby! Yeah! Lol[/quote']

Congrats!!! What a great feeling!

I was sleeved 10/1 started at 266 down to 238. I can tolerate everything that I have tried to date with no complications. My waist went from 43 to 37 inches. I am super pleased with my progress. I stalled from 10/10 until 10/29. I do not lose daily. I have a drop then no loss for a week or more.