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!


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• Besleeve It

I had my three month check up with my surgeon today; surgery was 12/2. I've lost 60 pounds. I no longer need to take omeprazole and need to take vitamin B every other day. Loving my sleeve.

Shelby- I too felt the wrath of the slider at the movie theatre a few days ago. It's was my first time having popcorn since surgery and I assured my friend that he should only get a small since there was no way I'd be able to eat more than two fist fulls. Well- he got a medium and I'll be damned if I didn't help him finish the bag. This was my first time experiencing that feeling since surgery. Even after leaving the movie, I was ready for dinner. Needless to say, my tryst with popcorn was short lived. Won't be doing that again! . 12/17/13....Felipe the Sleeve was born. 3 months is creeping up fast!!!! Down 50lbs... Weight loss has slowed considerably since I discovered the real dangers of sliders.... Pork rinds, pickles, mini triscits and buttered popcorn... I just had to tell Felipe "no more!" So were back at the gym, preparing for a 5k, shopping, wearing a size 12!...and respecting the journey always. Shelby

Yes...thanks for sharing...popcorn is really the worst because its delicious, high in fat and literally you could eat it endlessly without stopping...

Im glad I'm not alone with this....been cold turkey on the snacks for about 3 days and i lost a pound this morning....yay!!!!

Shel

If anyone is looking for friends on MFP please add me!

Mich129

If anyone is looking for friends on MFP please add me!

Mich129

Slow loser but I'm losing, still struggling with spasms n choking on foods, barium swallow test tomorrow: ( wanna love sleeve life but mine has been terrible. But I'm so glad for each of my sleeve bros n sis who are doing gr8, keep up good works! !

Edited March 16, 201412 yr by DeezJeanz

So Excited!!!!! Had to call the hubby in to see my numbers on the scale and of course he had to weigh his bony behind too! Lol I am finally at 200 lbs!! I lost 4 lbs this week!! So happy! Praying tomorrow I will forever be in onederland! What an amazing journey! So happy for everyone on your accomplishments this week!

SW 248

CW 200

Yes, I found popcorn too, I make it at home - air popped but with 1 Tbs. melted butter. I only eat it on days that I have worked out. I increased my carbs about 3 weeks ago because of the foggy brain feeling. I am averaging about 60 carbs a day, no more than 900-1000 calories a day. I'm still losing, not as fast as some of you, but I feel better now.

Today I swam laps for 40 mins. - swimming the crawl - I love swimming!

Anyone else losing hair? I still am.

Sleeved on December 17th

Down 49 pounds

Just started losing hair last week :-(

I have hypothyroidism and my hair goes thru cycles of loss bc of that, and now it's really coming out!

Hoping it doesn't last!

Going to try increasing protein and start taking biotin.

Slow loser but I'm losing, still struggling with spasms n choking on foods, barium swallow test tomorrow: ( wanna love sleeve life but mine has been terrible. But I'm so glad for each of my sleeve bros n sis who are doing gr8, keep up good works! !

I'm so sorry your sleeve has been treating you badly. Were you having the same problems on the liquid diet?

When I had the band, I had a fair amount of puking-- mostly when I took too big a bite. I've been a bit compulsive about small bites now, and it seems to be paying off. Though I still occasionally take too big a drink of water and that hurts. Ah, well.

I'm so sorry your sleeve has been treating you badly. Were you having the same problems on the liquid diet?

When I had the band, I had a fair amount of puking-- mostly when I took too big a bite. I've been a bit compulsive about small bites now, and it seems to be paying off. Though I still occasionally take too big a drink of water and that hurts. Ah, well.

Ty Wombat, I just got home from barium swallow test and it showed a narrowing right at the point of food going down. He said he sees the liquid getting caught up, so he's going to send results to my doc bc he says I need to be scoped and possibly dilation bc my foods and liquids should not still b getting caught up and choking me. He said its pretty tight. I'm glad to know that something can b done about it now, perhaps I'll start to enjoy my journey... most of all, ty for ur concern:)))

I'm so sorry your sleeve has been treating you badly. Were you having the same problems on the liquid diet?

When I had the band, I had a fair amount of puking-- mostly when I took too big a bite. I've been a bit compulsive about small bites now, and it seems to be paying off. Though I still occasionally take too big a drink of water and that hurts. Ah, well.

Ty Wombat, I just got home from barium swallow test and it showed a narrowing right at the point of food going down. He said he sees the liquid getting caught up, so he's going to send results to my doc bc he says I need to be scoped and possibly dilation bc my foods and liquids should not still b getting caught up and choking me. He said its pretty tight. I'm glad to know that something can b done about it now, perhaps I'll start to enjoy my journey... most of all, ty for ur concern:)))

Deez, I'm so glad that they found the reason for your issues...and yes, it will be wonderful to have some resolution (and hopefully some relief). I'm praying for you and look forward to no more restriction!

Deez, I'm so glad that they found the reason for your issues...and yes, it will be wonderful to have some resolution (and hopefully some relief). I'm praying for you and look forward to no more restriction!

Tyvm my friend, i'll take all the prayers u can send up. And I continually pray for u all as well. You're doing a gr8j with our weight loss group charting and ty 4 that! And uve done awesome on ur journey. I'm excited to finally get some relief soon. Ill keep y'all informed as it plays out. Happy St Pattys Day to all:)

Ty Wombat, I just got home from barium swallow test and it showed a narrowing right at the point of food going down. He said he sees the liquid getting caught up, so he's going to send results to my doc bc he says I need to be scoped and possibly dilation bc my foods and liquids should not still b getting caught up and choking me. He said its pretty tight. I'm glad to know that something can b done about it now, perhaps I'll start to enjoy my journey... most of all, ty for ur concern:)))

Best wishes for a speedy solution Deez. Complications suck but things will be great long-term.

Best wishes for a speedy solution Deez. Complications suck but things will be great long-term.

Ty Andrew, how r u doing? Ik YOU too have had some difficulties. I pray that you are much better, I do c that ur weight loss is fantastic, wtg! Ty 4 the well wishes:)))

I'm glad they're taking it seriously!