Thought we could all convene here after our Feb sx so we could stay in touch....

Sleeved 2/6: down 5 pounds pre and 32 post.

I'm having a hard time drinking enough water during the day as well as getting enough protein. It's almost like I have an aversion to proteins right now.

I bought through Groupon something called protein shots "Protein to Go." Since I can't finish regular protein shakes these seem ideal. They're only 2.5 ounces with 28 grams of protein. So I'm hoping even if they're not tasty I can handle 2 ounces. They've been shipped - hopefully will arrive soon. I'll let you know...

My Dr said to stay away from those protein shots bcuz it comes from i think he said collagen and that is not the type of protein we need to b consuming.

Has any one stalled during their four week post period?

I'm at the end of 4 weeks and I've been stalled for most of this week.

My Dr said to stay away from those protein shots bcuz it comes from i think he said collagen and that is not the type of protein we need to b consuming.

I believe it...those things are horribly disgusting. I almost vomiting bc the consistency is repulsive. I cant even look at another protein shot now and that incident was over a month ago ha ha

My surgery is Tuesday 26th @ 8am. Yippeee can't wait to start this next chapter but I've been wondering from my fellow sleeve family that had the procedure last month. What's the 1st areas on your body where you noticed the weight loss.. I keep hearing in your face is that true? I know everyones body is different tho.

I was sleeved 2/22/13 and down 27lbs! Pain hasn't been an issue, did take me a few weeks to get my energy back. Eating and tolerating almost everything I have tried. Hard for me to remember to eat SLOW! Being a nurse I am used to eating on the run... I have found I do better with 4 small meals than 3, I was wanting to snack in the evening.

Yes the face is absolutely true!!! I lost weight a while back with a trainer and crazy strict diet and then I was losing everywhere equally...Now everyone tells me how my face is soo tiny! After 2 weeks everyone saw the weight loss in my face! I thought it was just me

My surgery is Tuesday 26th @ 8am. Yippeee can't wait to start this next chapter but I've been wondering from my fellow sleeve family that had the procedure last month. What's the 1st areas on your body where you noticed the weight loss.. I keep hearing in your face is that true? I know everyones body is different tho.

I agree with your face being the first thing you notice. Never noticed how asymmetrical my face was before, lol. I'm down 26 pounds. My work slacks are baggy. My stomach still looks a little cray. I'm convinced my belly button is in a different place. I'm only 4 weeks out so I guess i could still be experiencing swelling.

My face and boobs is where I lost 1st!

I lost from the top down. After the surgery I noticed my face being much smaller before I noticed anywhere else.

I lost in my face first but my wife noticed other areas as well.

Question for those who are working out.

I am starting at the gym (my loss is slow so I'm ready to get it going) and doing weights and cardio now.

When can we start doing abs and things of that nature? I did an ab machine...I did 5 and 3 sets each and it was fine. I started out slow and didn't use weights yet and it seemed good and no pain. I am 5 weeks out tomorrow. It felt so good to get in and work out hard(felt like a hard work out since I haven't been in a long time).

I'm 5 weeks postoperative. The PA said to do whatever I want in terms of working out. She said at this point there's nothing I can do that will damage my sleeve.

Everyone comments on my face as well. I'm really noticing in my belly.

Everyone comments on my face as well. I'm really noticing in my belly.

My surgery is Tuesday 26th @ 8am. Yippeee can't wait to start this next chapter but I've been wondering from my fellow sleeve family that had the procedure last month. What's the 1st areas on your body where you noticed the weight loss.. I keep hearing in your face is that true? I know everyones body is different tho.

Mine was in my bird legs! I am super apple shaped... My face is now showing at about 4 weeks

Mine was in my bird legs! I am super apple shaped... My face is now showing at about 4 weeks

Ughhh, totally me too!!!