April 2013 Sleevers- Progress check-in

[Houston17 115]

Hello All, just wanted to do a check-in on how everyone is doing? I was sleeved on 4/10/13. I started out with a few challenges of nauseousness and dehydration. After getting through the first 3 weeks, I haven't had any problems! I haven't really found anything that I "can't" eat. I haven't tried soft bread or Pasta. I can eat a small amount of rice but I can tell that it fills me up quickly! I love my sleeve and how it keeps me in control. I still fight my head "wanting" certain foods but even if I give in, it only takes a little to satisfy me. I see where lots of folks on here have challenges with getting rid of clothes that are too big! Not me! I'm getting rid of everything! As soon as it gets too big, it goes in the pile for goodwill! Sure, in the past I was afraid of getting rid of my clothes due to fear of regaining it back like I've done so many times before! But, not this time! I am going to be successful! So, here's where I am: 5'3, started at 217 and now at 177! Happy Dance! Journey continues on! Good luck to all!

[ncdimps 60]

Hi we were sleeved the same day. I can eat basically anything but bread (haven't tried if). I do graze on occasions but I stop myself a lot. Dos was 187 and 153 as of today. That's 34 lbs!!! I am 5'1 and a half so on the short side. One thing is that I have only gone down one pant size which is a size 12. If soo frustrating that I stuck in the double digits still.

[ajeeprider 94]

Hi, I was sleeved on April 24th and I am down 39 lbs. I am on soft foods now...still trying to learn to eat slowly...that has been a challenge. I have tried bread twice and can't tolerate it yet. I still only get about 60gms of Protein a day...feeling great right now. My energy level has greatly improved. Reflux is resolving ....finally! All in all I am doing well.

Sent from my iPad: Sleeved 4/24/2013 by Dr. Farrell @ UNC Hospital---Started: 239lbs--Goal: 150lbs--Current: 202.2lbs

[JProx 161]

Great job everybody!!

[christieouchley 55]

Sleeved on 4/29 lost 32 lbs so far. Feeling 100% better, 100% happier, and somewhat impatient. I really would have like to lost 40lbs by my 8 week mark but will probably fall a little short of that goal, I weigh in tomorrow. SW 258, current weight 226. I stalled out comletely week 3-6 and increased my calories for a couple of days and boom lost 5 lbs in 3 days. Back down to 700 calories per day so we will see tomorrow. Ive been working out at the gym a couple of times per week but need to increase that to at least 4. Thinking about hiring a trainer to help with the unknown world of weight training.

[taylokat 180]

Surgery on 4/12, SW 252, CW 209.8. I feel heart, can eat anything in small amounts. I rarely have rice or Pasta. When I do, it's maybe a tablespoon or a few forks worth. Haven't had bread yet. I just don't miss it or crave it. I get 60-80 gms of Protein in, and do my best to get 64oz of Water in and 800 calories. I don't worry about fats or carbs for now. All that is advice from my NUT. I have never felt better!

[KatieOkieDokie 171]

I was sleeved April 8th, and have lost around 30 lbs, I am in a stall now. Haven't lost anything for about a month. I'm trying not to get discouraged lol. I lost around 100 pounds before surgery so I should expect a stall! I have been able to tolerate everything I've tried. I don't eat bread, pasta's. or anything like that. Not because of my stomach but because I feel wiped out after I do. I have been gluten free for so long my body doesn't like it anymore! That's a good thing!! I have gone out to eat a couple of times, but I make wise choices.

What I have noticed that's changed the most is how i feel. I feel amazing! There was a time I could hardly walk without being in pain, and out of breath. It was a struggle. Going to stores I would always get a shopping cart, even if I was going to buy one or two things, or nothing at all. Just because I needed it to lean on, or should I say over. Heck if there wasn't a close parking space I wouldn't even go in to the store. Now I park a good distance, I walk through the store with no cart (unless I need it lol) I feel no pain, I'm not out of breath! I swim laps for an hour a day, and I do Water weights for an hour. I should start doing regular weights but I love being in the water..lol. I don't want to miss any Water time

[Yoli3925 67]

I was sleeved on April 10, 2013 and I have lost 62lbs. I can eat anything except ground beef which doesn't bother me much because I'm not much of a beef eater.

[Chas74 56]

I was sleeved on April 10' date=' 2013 and I have lost 62lbs. I can eat anything except ground beef which doesn't bother me much because I'm not much of a beef eater.[/quote']

I was sleeved april 10 and have lost 55 pds but havn hard time finding good things to eat, any ideas?????

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