Hello everyone, I wanted to see how many May 2013 sleevers there are! What are you doing at this point to prepare for surgery? What are your stats?

I am scheduled for May 15th. So excited, but nervous!! I am currently 260 and my highest was 268 in February. I plan to get down to at least 250 before the two week Protein diet prior to my surgery. My goal weight is 150 which I haven't been at in about 7 years! I started my journey in January of this year. I was fortunate enough that my insurance approved me without requiring a 6 month monitored diet. I have a good amount of support, didn't start off that way though. First responses were "you're taking the easy way out", so I took them to information seminars which completely changed their views (whew!). I am extremely excited for the surgery because it's a new me. I can completely change my life habits around and start feeling better about myself physically and mentally. When I think back, I've realized my weight has kept me from making friends, going in public, and just plain living life!

I would love to hear all of your stories thus far and how your journey to getting sleeved has been!

Thanks!!

- Brooke

Has anyone been experiencing severe nausea, diarrhea and sometimes vomiting (I eat slow and have tiny mouthfuls) when on purée foods? I'm current feeling really ill every time I eat. I am eating all organic foods too so no preservatives.

Is this normal?

I would talk to your doctor about it. I've had yogurt without any issues but I've not had other things yet.

What exactly are you eating? I've been on puréed for 10 days with no problems except the t

Finishing thought:

Except the time I tried something I shouldn't have. Shame on me, learned my lesson.

Has anyone been experiencing severe nausea, diarrhea and sometimes vomiting (I eat slow and have tiny mouthfuls) when on purée foods? I'm current feeling really ill every time I eat. I am eating all organic foods too so no preservatives.

Is this normal?

I would definitely as the doctor..these could be leak symptoms...and this would be about the time they could appear..could just be that you haven't healed enough to start pureed but could be something else...ask your surgeon on this...take care!

Brooke....I'm a May 2012 sleever. All I can say is....best decision I ever made. This whole time' date=' my mantra has always been "think where you'll be a year from now." Every time I things got tough, that's what I told myself. I've been telling myself that since I started my 6 month supervised diet way back in November 2011. I kept saying it right through the pre op diet, and the post op liquids. Still telling myself that.

But here it is getting close to a year post op and I feel like I have a new life. Yes, I'm still me...with all the flaws and stresses that come with that. But so many doors are open now that weren't before. And I have more hope for the future than I ever thought possible. I am brimming with optimism and enthusiasm. No more hiding, no more excuses.

Yes it takes work. It is certainly not "easy." There are times when you're going to want to take a hammer to your scale. And there are going to be times when you'll want to drown your frustrations in a plate full of unhealthy food. But you fight those battles and prevail. And one day, maybe this time next year, you wake up and realize that you are a new person in a new body with a new attitude. Makes everything worthwhile.[/quote']

Looooove this!!!

I've been eating veggie mashes, tuna casseroles, soups, shakes etc (all puréed). These are all recipes that my dietician provided me with.

I have an appointment booked with the surgeon in a couple of days so fingers crossed its just part of my healing process.

Hi k8ee, how are you doing. Look I have being eating tuna, soups, and some scramble eggs but they dont go down so well so I try to avoid them except when I made them for my daughter. I am drinking my shake once a day sometimes two when I have not eating that well. I do feel satisfy when I eat chicken I cutting it really small and I just shew many times before I eat it. Daily intake around 52 g of protein. And only 32 on of water. I need to drink more water.

Hi k8ee' date=' how are you doing. Look I have being eating tuna, soups, and some scramble eggs but they dont go down so well so I try to avoid them except when I made them for my daughter. I am drinking my shake once a day sometimes two when I have not eating that well. I do feel satisfy when I eat chicken I cutting it really small and I just shew many times before I eat it. Daily intake around 52 g of Protein. And only 32 on of Water. I need to drink more water.[/quote']

Wow it sounds like you are doing great. I have made scrambled eggs with tuna in it but can barely eat a 1/2 a cup! But that stays down. Along with homemade soups etc. What I am struggling with is I have a few good meals on soft foods but then start feeling ill if I eat it all day. I have my appointment tomorrow thankfully!

I am also struggling with protein. I'm getting 30-40g of protein a day. I'm so worried my hair will fall out because I have very fine hair anyway.

Hope everything goes well with your doctor visit. I have mine a week ago. And next apointment will be In three weeks. Hoping to lose more. I am not perfect and I know I have eat things I should not. For example yesterday I went with my daughter to the ice cream store and got two baby size ice cream one for her and one for me. I did not finish my cone and neither my daughter, but to be honest I did not felt guilty because I enjoy and it was just a few spoons. That made me think that before I will eat a medium size or even a large size cone which now sounds crazy to me.

I am only three hours from my surgery. The hospital is great, the staff warm, but I still had a sleepless night last night and am dreading the first hours post-op. I had the tiniest bit of ambivalence last night, then took a picture of myself and knew that I was doing the right thing. Wish me luck!

Hope everything goes well with your doctor visit. I have mine a week ago. And next apointment will be In three weeks. Hoping to lose more. I am not perfect and I know I have eat things I should not. For example yesterday I went with my daughter to the ice cream store and got two baby size ice cream one for her and one for me. I did not finish my cone and neither my daughter' date=' but to be honest I did not felt guilty because I enjoy and it was just a few spoons. That made me think that before I will eat a medium size or even a large size cone which now sounds crazy to me.[/quote']

Thanks it did! They (surgeon and dietician) are all pleased with how I'm tracking thus far. They have given me a protein powder to order online to help boost my protein intake.

Don't feel guilty for a little self indulgence! I guarantee that you aren't even getting in that many calories anyway! I totally understand why you would want to eat that!!!

Surgery in 6 hours. Can't sleep!!!

Surgery in 6 hours. Can't sleep!!!

All the best of luck Erics300!

I am only three hours from my surgery. The hospital is great' date=' the staff warm, but I still had a sleepless night last night and am dreading the first hours post-op. I had the tiniest bit of ambivalence last night, then took a picture of myself and knew that I was doing the right thing. Wish me luck![/quote']

Good luck and wishing you a speedy recovery!

Good luck Erics300! K8ee, what did your doc/nut say about your severe nausea?? Hope it's better!