March is approx 1 week away. When are you being sleeved? Where (city/hospital) are you being sleeved? Who is Sleeving you into your new beginning?

Amanda Rae

March 12th

Fortworth, TX

Dr. Greene

Sleeved March 21 with Dr Fernando Garcia at Mi Hospital, best experience ever, feeling great, minor issues but regular stuff, hotel stay has been relaxing and very comfortable at the Marriott, I am up and about and doing great! Walkedover a mile today to shop! So excited to be on the other side!! I would do it over again in a heartbeat .... Nothing was holding me back from this feeling,,,, onward!! Good luck all!!

How are all the March Sleevers doing?

Slow go as expected. Sleeved 3/28 only down 21#. Not getting enough fluid and protein so its my own fault. Trying to do better but plain water and those nasty sugar free flavorings turn my stomach and protein drinks fill me too fast. It'll happen.

Fan-freaking-tastic! Had the best recovery EVER... Have a titanium lined sleeve that LOVES all the food. Drinking all the fluids I want. Tried gently steamed broccoli last night and my tummy loved it.. Ate kofta meatloaf made with beef last night and my tummy loved it.. Started nuts this week.. guess what? tummy loves it. I don't do wheat so I haven't tried bread, but I did try some tortilla chips with my cottage cheese and I found it to be very filling and not a problem at all.. though it's too much calories to do on a regular basis. Unfortunately I also tried some Peanut Butter cups.. and yea, my tummy loved it.. I kind of wish it didn't.. this is where the willpower comes in I guess.

I struggle with eating slow because my tummy does not send me any signals that it's not ok to eat fast, so I really have to work hard at eating slow. I'm currently consuming 700-900 calories a day and anticipate I'll be up to around 1000 where I want to stay during most of this process.

Weight loss wise I'm stuck in a big stall. I was 276 at two weeks out and I'm currently at 279 at four and a half weeks out.... according to my fancy scale, I have about 7 pounds more Water now than when I was at 276 so that's somewhat comforting. I'm not worried. I'll keep going as I am for another month.. then I'll try ultra-low carbing it for a while.

How are all the March Sleevers doing?

Great no complications, and loving the weight loss!!!! How are you coming along Amanda?

Sleeved March 19 loss 20 lbs since surgery and 29 total. No loss in tje last week

Great no complications' date=' and loving the weight loss!!!! How are you coming along Amanda?[/quote']

Sleeved 3/18. Down 54 lbs from highest weight. Down 40 lbs from surgery.

Feeling recovered and adjusting to the Sleeved life.

Doing good with soft/blended foods. Back to work tomorrow.

How are all the March Sleevers doing?

Sleeved March 18 . Doing well. Down 49 pounds since March 1st . Did a lot of work in my yard the past two weekends. I can now breathe when I bend over to pull weeds or pick something up . Amazing! I'm averaging 700-900 calories a day. Protein around 80 grams. I'm still on pureed foods. My stomach is tolerating everything I've given it so far, but I'm not rushing things. This weekend I may try adventuring beyond purees. I also may start taking Miralax tomorrow. Without going into detail, I've had a little trouble with regularity.

Fan-freaking-tastic! Had the best recovery EVER... Have a titanium lined sleeve that LOVES all the food. Drinking all the fluids I want. Tried gently steamed broccoli last night and my tummy loved it.. Ate kofta meatloaf made with beef last night and my tummy loved it.. Started nuts this week.. guess what? tummy loves it. I don't do wheat so I haven't tried bread' date=' but I did try some tortilla chips with my cottage cheese and I found it to be very filling and not a problem at all.. though it's too much calories to do on a regular basis. Unfortunately I also tried some Peanut Butter cups.. and yea, my tummy loved it.. I kind of wish it didn't.. this is where the willpower comes in I guess.

I struggle with eating slow because my tummy does not send me any signals that it's not ok to eat fast, so I really have to work hard at eating slow. I'm currently consuming 700-900 calories a day and anticipate I'll be up to around 1000 where I want to stay during most of this process.

Weight loss wise I'm stuck in a big stall. I was 276 at two weeks out and I'm currently at 279 at four and a half weeks out.... according to my fancy scale, I have about 7 pounds more Water now than when I was at 276 so that's somewhat comforting. I'm not worried. I'll keep going as I am for another month.. then I'll try ultra-low carbing it for a while.[/quote']

Miss you girl! What's ur mfp name again?

I went alone and met several others on my floor. you wont feel weird..bring a teddy bear or a favorite stuffed animal. Yes i'm still a kid at heart and it was comforting to me. Also, there is a phone you are able to use to call your family that is free and they can call you as well. We all share it on the floor. They have wi-fi too. It went fairly quickly and i actually enjoy my alone time, it was completely fine so don't worry about that. I'm now in the hotel room...the Marriott, a big king bed and very clean. Free wi-fi too at hotel is part of the deal, 2 waters, 3 broths & 2 Popsicles a day. I really don't feel hungry at all or thirsty now but i know i need to get my fluids in. They give you a few bottles of Gatorade and some small waters along with your meds and gauze to replace your bandages when you leave..at least this is what they did for me and i went with Ready 4 a Change..the girls were phenomenal! They all made me feel right at home. I'll need to go downstairs in the hotel to buy more Water since they want us to drink 64oz a day. BTW-be sure to keep asking for juice, water etc when you have your 1st leak test and it's all clear to start ice chips & sipping liquids. They don't bring it to you continuously so just keep asking and get 2 small cups at least. Bring an empty water bottle & they'll fill it up for you so you can have it on hand and add Mio or crystal light to it if you want.

1 more week and you'll be a sleever! It will all be fine!! Oh and ask the dr if he'll take a picture of your stomach that was removed. Dr. Garcia did and had it sitting next to my lapband..looked like a big sausage and a little freaky to see it. He only does it if you ask so don't worry if you don't want to see it.

Best of luck!!!

~Sarah

Sarah,

I never did thank you for the advice...it was all right on! I think we've replied to each other on the FB page but I just put 2 &2 together and realized it was you. I think you were sleeved a little over a week before me...I was actually on the 21st. I went alone, while my hubby took the kids to grandmas house in calif. I did however ask him to come stay with me at the hotel. Glad I did...I would've been bored.

How are you doing now?

Ara

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I never did thank you for the advice...it was all right on! I think we've replied to each other on the FB page but I just put 2 &2 together and realized it was you. I think you were sleeved a little over a week before me...I was actually on the 21st. I went alone, while my hubby took the kids to grandmas house in calif. I did however ask him to come stay with me at the hotel. Glad I did...I would've been bored.

How are you doing now?

Ara

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Hey! I didnt realize that was you as well! Glad ur experience went smooth. Im doing ok...having a little depression lately & not making the best food choices but I hope to snap out of soon! I think we all go thru it at some point...ugh! See ya on fb!