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

Really hope I didn't mess this up.

Sleeved last Tuesday. Doing awesome. Down 33lbs. since I started liquids on 2/15.

Saw Dr. today. His plan originally said full liquids for another week' date=' but he said I was doing really well, & I could "graduate" to tomato Soup, etc.

He even gave me the go ahead to have a couple of glasses of wine when I go to Vegas in a couple of weeks! I was shocked by that.

So some friends wanted to take me to lunch today at a Thai restaurant. We went. I ordered a spicy broth. (No food pieces, just some spice....the place assigns all food 1-Star to 6-Stars (6 is the spiciest). I got my beef broth a 2 1/2. I are about 3/4C. felt fine then.

2 hours later....toilet time. Diarrhea. Stomach hurts.

I really thought that a little bit of spice was fine.

Could this spice give me a leak?

Worried about it.

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I dont think so. I eat spicy food a lot. I have noticed when I do.... I get diarrhea every time. I dont eat spicy my stool is fine. But it doesn't upset my stomach either so my guess is it just doesn't agree

I was stuck at 204 for five days now I'm 200 even can't wait to break out of 200!

Woohooo!!!

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I was sleeved on 2/12 and am down 26 lbs since surgery and a total of 50 since 1/1/13! I'm only 1 lb away from leaving THREE-ville FOREVER!!!

I'm in puréed foods and am getting a little bored. I've searched for recipe ideas but so far, nothing that jumps out at me. Does anyone have any wins they can share with me?

I'm getting in my Protein and fluids and walking daily. I hope to start Zumba in the next few weeks!

Best of luck to all and continued success!!!

Please share any puréed recipes that you love :-)

Hi guys! So excited to be apart of the February Sleevers 2013!! I started at 258.8 2/17 weighed in surgery morning 2/25/13 at 248.2' date=' and today I'm 239. I had a great hospital stay no complications. Great nurses <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I have pain in my right side like a stich when you work out too hard or walk too long. I get full super fast and am having a terrible time getting in the Protein and liquid requirements. But, I'm hopeful each day will get a little easier. And I'm wiped out. You guys give me lots of motivation though and I'm really glad for that![/quote']

Way to go on your success!!! Drinking can be tough at first. What helped me most is I kept a large bottle of Water and 5 medicine cups by me at all times. Each hour, I filled up my 5 cups (5 oz) and drank them over the hour and logged what I drank. It kept me very accountable and helped me realize what I consumed.

Once I moved into my puréed stage I did struggle initially to get in my fluids and eat my meals but after adjusting into it about 1.5 weeks, I found my balance. My DR request that I don't eat or drink 45 min b4 or after eating so getting the necessary fluids was getting tough but it hot better as I continued to log and adjust.

You can add unflavored protein to your water to help you increase ur protein intake.

Wishing you the best and continued success!!!

Hi I got sleeved on feb 16th I lost 17 pds in the first week. Since then the scale hasn't moved AT ALL!!! I'm getting so frustrated I even started working out I take my protein and water the way I'm supposed to. I don't know what's going on!!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Is this normal??

Hi Minnie -

You're not alone!!!! I had lost 21 lbs by my 9th day out and my scale didn't budge for over a week. I am finally moving again after about 9 days of no loss. I think our bodies just need to catch up to the changes. Keep following your diet and walking everyday, it WILL pay off.

Also, look at those Non-Scale-Victories (NSV) like how your clothes look, fit and feel.

Congrats and don't lose hope. Try to keep things in perspective and don't let that evil little scale derail you. YOU GOT THIS!!!!

I was also sleeved in the 25th and having the same issue. I know I'm not getting in my fluids and protein. I get terrible gas pains every time I drink or eat anything. I have been trying to drink the Atkins shakes but I get so bloated. I'm lactose intolerant' date=' I can no longer get yogurt. I'm looking for a lactose free protein powder. It is frustrating but I am positive that it will get better. It has to![/quote']

I am unable to have milk and I found Jay Robb egg white protein. It tastes pretty good. I use the vanilla. Add it to pudding or just crystal light.

Hi Minnie -

You're not alone!!!! I had lost 21 lbs by my 9th day out and my scale didn't budge for over a week. I am finally moving again after about 9 days of no loss. I think our bodies just need to catch up to the changes. Keep following your diet and walking everyday' date=' it WILL pay off.

Also, look at those Non-Scale-Victories (NSV) like how your clothes look, fit and feel.

Congrats and don't lose hope. Try to keep things in perspective and don't let that evil little scale derail you. YOU GOT THIS!!!![/quote']

Thank u!!! I really hope I start losing weight and I'm going to have to put that scale away!!!lol. Cuz it's killing me!!!

I think that is a wonderful outlook!!! We have the rest of our lives to work at this. Being obsessed with the numbers scale is an hold habit of mine that I swore I would not carry over after my surgery. As long as I'm doing what I'm suppose to' date=' and I am feeling the benefits of that... Well, then I am succeeding. No number is going to tell me any different! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Thank u!! I'll just keep doing what I'm doing see when it starts moving!! Btw I'm going to put my scale away! Lol

Had my surgery on Feburary 18th just over 2 weeks ago. went back to work Tuesday ( I work as a night nurse in a hospital 7pm to 7am) I was so afraid I wouldn't be able to stay awake and also that I wouldn't have time to drink my water and get my protien in . I was pleasantly surprsed I managed to do both!! Since Feb 1st I am down 20 pounds and feel great. My only complaint is contant indigestion. I am now trying tums and will let you know if it helps

Well I had my one week check up for my leak yesterday at the hospital. Had to have a CAT scan and gi series then went over to the surgical center to speak with them for the results. It shows the leak is much improved from my scans last week. I am still on all liquid diet. My goal at this point is to get 60 g of protein in per day. Since my preop diet and my sleeve on February 19 as of yesterday I am down 50.4 pounds. Seems like I'm heading in the right direction finally. Their surgeon did remove my drain tube to finally yesterday which is great relief not to have that. Hoping I get on track with all the other February sleevers soon. Thanks for your support everyone

One of my victories is that Im lighter now than I was when I got married 3.5 years ago and am on my way to the weight I was when I started dating my husband! Whoop whoop! #content

Well I had my one week check up for my leak yesterday at the hospital. Had to have a CAT scan and gi series then went over to the surgical center to speak with them for the results. It shows the leak is much improved from my scans last week. I am still on all liquid diet. My goal at this point is to get 60 g of protein in per day. Since my preop diet and my sleeve on February 19 as of yesterday I am down 50.4 pounds. Seems like I'm heading in the right direction finally. Their surgeon did remove my drain tube to finally yesterday which is great relief not to have that. Hoping I get on track with all the other February sleevers soon. Thanks for your support everyone

Thats great to hear! Glad your own the road to recovering from this leak and losing weight!!! Prayers!

Diva, how are you feeling?

Feeling ok 4my. I am back at work since monday, still trying to figure out this eating thing, other than that I am great....35lbs down whats not to feel good about. How r u my sister, how r u feeling?

Well I had my one week check up for my leak yesterday at the hospital. Had to have a CAT scan and gi series then went over to the surgical center to speak with them for the results. It shows the leak is much improved from my scans last week. I am still on all liquid diet. My goal at this point is to get 60 g of protein in per day. Since my preop diet and my sleeve on February 19 as of yesterday I am down 50.4 pounds. Seems like I'm heading in the right direction finally. Their surgeon did remove my drain tube to finally yesterday which is great relief not to have that. Hoping I get on track with all the other February sleevers soon. Thanks for your support everyone

So glad to hear you are getting better!

Hints from Me:

i was sleeved on feb 25 in mexico. weeping a lot at a site and a nurse friend told me its normal and thats just bodies way of sending cells to help heal areas. and that i should squeeze it out gently if it doesnt hurt. and to place a warm compress for 30 min to help get it out. Other than disgusting and feeling like a orange, i just deal with it. i wear a kotex pad cut in half (suggested by friend in mexico that helps the patients recover, says she goes through a ton and less expensive then gauze) Nurse said the weeping has sugar content in it and should be cleaned well. if it gets on ur clothes wash separately in hot water.

Was told to buy Juven from the makers of ensure $17 at walmart etc. its a powder to add to drink to help tissue rebuild after surgery or injury.

I add guacamole or sour cream to broths to help me fill fuller and shake off the headaches. I take a laxative every other day till my stomach is healed enough. i sometimes take a benedryl to help me sleep.

I bought a "stomach wrap" to help hold me instead of pillow or hands. i found a "as seen on tv" thing with zippers for water weight loss. $10. anything will do but use in moderation as stomach muscles need to build up.

I drank a jamba juice and my sugar spiked and almost passed out so beware and drink slowly and watch sugar content. No sugar added juices (as i hate the sugar free ones) need to have water added 50/50 for now.

I use my immersion or stick blender alot ($20 i think at walmart) as u can blend hot or cold stuff right in pot or glass and is less to clean then full blender. Makes the mushy food time easy and protein powder mix quick. my favorite one is muscle milk the eas one has a more sandy texture and aftertaste. I hope this helped someone. it was my way of giving back some wisdom i found here and other places. God bless ya'll and me lol