So hey guys it has been almost 4 weeks since I had my sleeve and I can honestly say life almost getting back to normal..I just wanted to know how u guys are holding up?? I have lost 30lbs already and I do feel different.. any goods? Bad? Regrets??? Let me in on it...any food tips?? I would love to know

I was sleeved Dec 2nd and doing good. Lost 37lbs counting pre-op. Went from size 44 to a size 38. No trouble in the RR but I do get heartburn a lot lately. Eating is still tough, I get full super quick. I think my problem is I find myself eating too fast.

Was sleeved 12/3/13. I stalled the 4th week and I think I am done weighing myself for awhile.

Today I had:

1 Protein shake

about 8 bites of Soup

1 glass of red wine

Did the treadmill for 1.5 miles

Going to lift biceps and triceps in a few min.

Cutting out the wine after today. Really want to lose 15 lbs so I get into the 100s..... feeling discouraged and sad.

Hello fellow sleevers Sleeved 12-18 and will be post op 3 weeks tomorrow. I've only lost about 13-15 pounds eating well enough protein I think. Went back to work 5 days after healing very well but I have yet to start an exercise program...

I'm frustrated cause I'm not dropping it any faster and I just wish I could!

Surgery weight 202 Current weight 185ish

Hi I am new on this app.. I really need help I got the sleeve on 12/11 and I've only lost 15lbs am getting frustrated...

Hi I am new on this app.. I really need help I got the sleeve on 12/11 and I've only lost 15lbs am getting frustrated...

What are u eating?

Hi everyone! I had a good recovery - no issues, thankfully. I am on soft foods until next Monday. I havent lost any weight for the past 13 days - frustrating. I see my surgeon tomorrow again, let's see what he says. I have lost a total of 26lbs, sleeved on 12/16. I have been doing the elliptical and working with a trainer. I know my body will at some point realize that this new diet is here to stay!!! Happy to have done the surgery, no regrets whatsoever. My eating/drinking has been a lot less restrictive than I expected it to be. I can't wait to start on real foods and enjoy some of the healthy choices I love (fruits, veggies, lean meats, etc.). Hugs to all!

checking in

my fellow december family - you are all looking and sounding terrific!!!!

i'm also a December "survivor"

keep following all the rules

water is the most important in my opinion

mainly never drink with meals - and don't drink for 45-60 after you eat

and drink, drink all day!!! at least 64 oz

do everything right - what have you got to lose??

you'll all be another in the crowd of success stories

good luck towards your healthier, happier, longer life

life is good

kathy

DOS

12/15/11

235 lbs

5'3

1/8/14

130 lbs

goal one year PO

maintenance

still 5'3

Edited January 8, 201412 yr by proudgrammy

Thank you Kathy. I find it all consuming to space liquids and food, take vitiamins, take Fiber in the morning, figure out what I'm going to eat, work out, WORK my full time job, take care of my hubby, take care of my "furr-babies" etc., etc., etc. I'm sure I'll adjust like I say I can only "do" one day at a time.

Surgery date 12/16 and 12/17, doing well so far. I am on pureed still, about to move to soft on day 27. I'm having a little trouble with constipation. Also had some trouble with nausea these past few days but I think I pinpointed the problem, milk might not agree with me. I am having trouble getting my water intake and that worries me. I think I average about 35-40 oz and I know this just isn't enough but I'm really trying. I drink little sips and just get so full I can't keep drinking because I become nauseated. I've tried every liquid at every temp known to man. I start drinking as soon as I wake up. I'm down 36 lbs (18 pre-op and 18 post-op) and the scale is still now. I won't call it a stall because it has been less than a week. I would just like to start feeling a little more like my old self. In time I guess! I can't even begin to imagine I'll ever get enough calories in to sustain an hour long Zumba class. I am supposed to go back on February 1 (6 weeks post surgery) but I don't think that is going to happen.

Hey slvrsax, hang in there! I'm having the same issues you are. (Sleeved the same day) Pre-op I always drank at least 64oz. of water a day and post-op I have been struggling with this. It helps if you break the surface tension of the water with something, i.e., lemon juice, Mio drops, etc. But even with this, I'm still struggling to drink as much as I should. I believe it will get better with time. Still having some low grade nausea too - esp. in the morning. Some days are better than others. I hope it helps you to hear that someone else is going through what you are experiencing. Just be patient with your body, it will get better. Zumba is a great goal to have! If you can't do it quite yet at 6 wks. post-op, then try a bit later. Try doing it at a lower level, remember you haven't done that vigorous of exercise for a while now. Think about how good it will feel to do it with your thinner, lighter version of you!

I am 3 weeks and 2 days post op and have lost 16.2 lbs. I am old so that is pretty good, I think. My first post op doctor visit is tomorrow. Not digging the pureed food. I haven't eaten anything that doesn't agree with me, yet.

Dec 3rd sleever here. Down 25lbs. Nothing in the last week and I had a 2 week stall mid December. Patience is a virtue I don't have. Are we there yet?!?!?!? Hahaha

I was sleeved on 12/26. Surgery went well as did recovery. No pain meds after leaving the hospital.

In the first week, I lost 10 lbs. The scale has not budged since Friday of last week. I haven't advanced to pureed foods yet. I have been living on my Protein shakes, tomato Soup, strained cream of chicken (and other flavors), and yogurt. I am exercising an average of one hour per day.

Looking forward to getting out of the stall and on to bigger and better things!!!

I was sleeved 12/18. First follow up appt today and I'm down 49 lbs. Thought surgeon would be excited for me but he just said it was to be expected from a high bmi. Lots of issues with nausea, got more meds to help hopefully or else I go back for IV fluids next week. Here's to less nausea and more drinking (well, the right kind of fluids that is!)

Sleeved on 12/9, down 32 lbs and feeling great! I am still on mostly puréed, and starting to introduce solids. It's going pretty good and does get easier with time. I am currently looking for new protein shakes or a protein powder that I can tolerate to add to my foods and smoothies. I am craving a super crispy salad but am very apprehensive. I will hold off a little while.