Alright December Sleevers, I'm hoping that this title brings more people in so we can follow and encourage each other through our journeys.

I am 40. I'm 5'4" and about 308 right now. I'd like to get to a healthy BMI which would be around 145. I'm hoping for a December 4th or 5th date with Dr. William Johnson.

Everyone introduce yourselves!


So far as of 11/02/13

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• Dec 02 doopa
• Dec 02 Jerzygurl
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• Dec 03 SouthernCharm
• Dec 03 redilla42
• Dec 03 skinnynewbecky2014
• Dec 03 Sinderelly
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• Dec 04 L-in-NJ
• Dec 04 Healthbound
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• Dec 05 Lioness813
• Dec 06 kyholder
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• Dec 09 De-jo
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• Dec 09 MShell
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• Dec 10 hopecomeswithtime
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• Dec 12 amills
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• Dec 13 Mommie4
• Dec 13 amduc (and husband!)
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• Dec 26 ReEstDec2013
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• Dec 30 elsnanny

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• AtlantaRed
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• Vixey
• macman
• MonisNatural
• fmpr96a
• Tarheel79
• SeniorMoment
• Coachk
• kan7525
• caligirl3
• Besleeve It

I would like to say Good-By to 2013 and hello to 2014. I know a bit early but...i am deeply thankful to all of you on this loop. Your ideas and tips are so appreciated!

I'm saying GN to all. I am the first case, b there at 5:15am, so off to bed for me!! God bless you my friends, Ik I've been blessed to know you:)

Hi. I got sleeved dec 10. Hw 305, SW 300, CW 277. The problem I'm having now is that not knowing that last bite before all hell breaks lose. Lol

I'm saying GN to all. I am the first case, b there at 5:15am, so off to bed for me!! God bless you my friends, Ik I've been blessed to know you:)

Sending you oceans of good wishes for a good day tomorrow! You have been a remarkable source of good will for all of us all month long, sending us off to our own surgeries with blessings and good thoughts. Thank you and know all of that is coming right back to you as your time approaches.

Good wishes to all who are scheduled for tomorrow. I have had such good fortune with everything and hope it will be your experience, too.

Happy New Year to all and here's a quote that seems extraordinarily spot on this year from Rainer Maria Rilke: " And now let us welcome the new year, full of things that have never been."

I am 24 hours from surgery!! I am feeling really good and excited but my 17 year old had a melt down last night and came home a day early from his dad's because he is worried about me. I feel a little guilty to put my kids through this. I know it is for the best for my future (and their future) but it is going to be rough for the first few days.

Any advice on how to reassure my kids (20, 17, 15)? I have a feeling that the waiting room will be tense for them.

Since they are mostly grown up I would be dead honest with them and tell them directly your goals as well as the advantages and risks of the surgery. You don't need to feel guilty. They will benefit from the new you. You could enlist their help, helping you would make them feel better.

Edited December 30, 201312 yr by gmanbat

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Dec 30 elsnanny

Dec 30 DeezJeanz

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Dec 30 kan75251

Dec 30 AngiD

Dec 30 Mbindra

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Dec 30 mazzers120

Dec 30 cbwalker79

Dec 30 NJ mom of 4

Dec 30 LisaWS

Dec 31 medicyn

Dec 31 Texasmeg

Edited January 2, 201412 yr by AtlantaRed

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Edited December 30, 201312 yr by Kiap82

And finally, we have our caboose heading in tomorrow and Tuesday! Let's hear it for these ladies!

Can't wait to hear from all of you! Don't overdo it! Remember no matter how bad things may or may not be, This too shall pass!

1. Dec 30 elsnanny
2. Dec 30 DeezJeanz
3. Dec 30 lashacarpenter
4. Dec 30 kan75251
5. Dec 30 AngiD
6. Dec 30 Mbindra
7. Dec 30 jennybgenius
8. Dec 30 donaboss
9. Dec 30 moni75
10. Dec 30 mazzers120
11. Dec 30 cbwalker79
12. Dec 30 NJ mom of 4
13. Dec 30 LisaWS
14. Dec 31 medicyn
15. Dec 31 Texasmeg

Good Luck Monday sleevers! We will be here waiting for you and rootin' you onward.

Hi. I got sleeved dec 10. Hw 305, SW 300, CW 277. The problem I'm having now is that not knowing that last bite before all hell breaks lose. Lol

Are you measuring your food? I use either a 1/2 cup or a 1/4 cup, depending on how dense the food is, to make sure I don't overeat. Also, I tend to burp, letting me know that wall is coming. Some people also put there fork down between bites to see how the last bite sits. Good luck! Looks like you're doing well!

I'm saying GN to all. I am the first case, b there at 5:15am, so off to bed for me!! God bless you my friends, Ik I've been blessed to know you:)

DeezJeanz:

Praying for a safe surgery and quick recovery. You have been such a positive source of wisdom for us all. Please let us know if we can do anything for you! See you on the other side!

You will be ok, try to hand in there a bit longer ok? It will get better!

I noticed I get gas bubbles from swallowing seem to happen less if I drink my water while I am walking.

When can you advance to puree with your doctors blessings? Hopefully soon. There could be recipes you can eat soon that will help. Maybe a ricotta bake, pureed deviled eggs, pureed tuna salad, refried beans with salsa, cheddar, and sour cream, etc.

If you are on full liquids what about egg drop soup, yogurt, pudding, ricotta mousse, pumpkin pudding, sugar free fudgesicles or popsicles? Egg drop saved my day!

have you spoken to your doc about your challenges? Could Pepcid complete help? A pain med? Gas X chewables? Is milk giving you trouble?

Thank you for your reply its just so hard to adjust ..but I have faith I will get the hang of it..I move on to pureed foods on Jan 3rd...Thank you so much for all the great food ideas I have been taking zantec in the morning and it seems to help with the gas reflux...

I was told too much air, and the possibility of getting too much liquid too quick and overfilling your tummy. Surgeon says no more straws ever.

All these docs are so different. Mine said it is okay to use a straw right away...helps to develop your sipping habit.

Hi. I got sleeved dec 10. Hw 305, SW 300, CW 277. The problem I'm having now is that not knowing that last bite before all hell breaks lose. Lol

Are you measuring your food? I use either a 1/2 cup or a 1/4 cup, depending on how dense the food is, to make sure I don't overeat. Also, I tend to burp, letting me know that wall is coming. Some people also put there fork down between bites to see how the last bite sits. Good luck! Looks like you're doing well!

AtlantaRed:

What kinds of food can you have 1/2 a cup of? So far my Dr. says 1/4 cup max on everything. I have not hit a internal full feeling on 1/4 cup of anything. Does anyone know our eventual limit or size of a meal? 1/4 cup seems very small even to my new tummy!

Hi. I got sleeved dec 10. Hw 305, SW 300, CW 277. The problem I'm having now is that not knowing that last bite before all hell breaks lose. Lol

Are you measuring your food? I use either a 1/2 cup or a 1/4 cup, depending on how dense the food is, to make sure I don't overeat. Also, I tend to burp, letting me know that wall is coming. Some people also put there fork down between bites to see how the last bite sits. Good luck! Looks like you're doing well!

AtlantaRed:

What kinds of food can you have 1/2 a cup of? So far my Dr. says 1/4 cup max on everything. I have not hit a internal full feeling on 1/4 cup of anything. Does anyone know our eventual limit or size of a meal? 1/4 cup seems very small even to my new tummy!

I can do half a cup on something wet and mushy like goulash (although with it having noodles, I won't be having that very much longer) and thicker soups. I can only do 1/4 cup of refried Beans with sour cream and cheese. I can do between 2/5 and 3 ounces of shaved deli meat.

My stages say soft foods weeks 2, 3 and 4; meal size ~1/2 cup and then week 5 and beyond gradualy introduce solid foods; meal size ~3/4 cup. Not sure when I'll get up to that since right now my more solid foods are more around 1/2 cup.