Any April Sleevers?

[warriorblue 2]

I didn't have a drain put in after the surgery. However, I must admit I'm having trouble with getting my Protein and Water in daily. Walking is difficult as well I get so tired quickly but I'm still working on that smh

[phatmom7 10]

I am feeling really good now. I am finding that I am losing weight from the head down!! My face is thinner, I have lost an inch around my neck and my bras are looser and on the next hook smaller. My belly definitely looks flatter - not flat- just flatter!! Pants fit the same. Looking forward to my weigh in on the 13th.

[Nicey2u 228]

Wow!! I can't even eat more than 2oz of anything!! No way I would be able to do 1/2 cup! I'm on week two surgery4/23 and I still can only have Jello loose mashed potatoes jello SF Greek yogurt and cottage cheese! I get a belly ache if I even try to eat a tiny bit more than 2oz.

[KeeWee 470]

Hey guys...I feel great every day until I try to eat or drink. I have heartburn/indigestion all day every day...I take protonix but it doesn't seem to help much. I need to try another drink other than Water to make it go down better cuz when I do drink, it feels like it goes down with a huge gas bubble and then it seeps Into my stomach slowly and I'm uncomfortable every moment.

Its crazy but Yes, the drain was annoying but I had no issues with reflux or indigestion, I felt great with it and could eat and drink just fine, now...I dread anything to eat or drink. I hope this goes away over time cuz I just wanna feel as normal as possible again.

Surgery was 4/23 and today down 27lbs. So far, only walking but as of Wednesday, I will be stepping it up to Cardio 4x a week. I'll keep u posted.

[Purple_82 12]

I know, its just to kill the anxiety of the taste or the chewing of your favorite food... it will eventually fade away

It has!! I think I just needed to do it once! I'm fine now!! I go into the store where I would have gotten a snack - candy bar or something - and I just think my goodness I ate a lot of crap!!!

Edited May 10, 2014 by Purple_82

[Nicey2u 228]

I got to have 1/2 a scrambled egg and it was delicious!! Tummy is gurgling a little but it was awesome!! Guess it just has to get use to food again!! Best day ever! Haha Happy mothers Day to all you Sleevers!!

[amumes 27]

Thanks so much… im going to look for the moisturizer spray tomorrow…im so thankful that I have found this site

the spray helped me. I got it post op. Keep it on my nightstand. During the night I can reach over and get it. Dehydration is a major issue. Mouth dryness is bad in the middle of the night.

[dsmith_rn 186]

We are going to San Francisco on Tuesday and Wednesday to watch the Giants play both days. Getting a hotel room with free Breakfast, I should be able to find something edible.

I'm a little nervous (at 2.5 weeks post op) about what I will eat while we are gone for so long. I know they have excellent clam chowder at the ballpark (pretty sure the clams will be too tough for my tummy, will have to weed them out), aside from that I guess I will have to look around and choose carefully. All the walking will be good for me. I wonder how many calories per hour one can burn while cheering for their team? I'm a pretty avid fan!

[dsmith_rn 186]

It just occurred to me that I can pack a couple of Protein bars and shakes in my purse "just in case" I can't find anything I can eat on our trip.

I ordered a box of Premier Protein Crunch Bars from Amazon in mint chocolate and man are they good! They don't taste like a Protein bar! I can only eat 1/3 of One Bar at a time and I chew it up very fine, but that's OK. They are so yummy I can't wait to try their other flavors.

[ebeth1007 8]

It just occurred to me that I can pack a couple of Protein Bars and shakes in my purse "just in case" I can't find anything I can eat on our trip. I ordered a box of Premier Protein Crunch Bars from Amazon in mint chocolate and man are they good! They don't taste like a Protein bar! I can only eat 1/3 of One Bar at a time and I chew it up very fine, but that's OK. They are so yummy I can't wait to try their other flavors.

Sounds like u have a plan. That is the biggest thing that my nut has said always make sure u plan ahead. Hope u have a great time!

[sslade1223 6]

Well I'm not happy????. I'm two weeks and two days out and from May 3 to today the 13th I've gained almost 4lbs. This should not be happening.

[dsmith_rn 186]

Sounds like u have a plan. That is the biggest thing that my nut has said always make sure u plan ahead. Hope u have a great time!

Turns out they have this fabulous-looking crab salad here at the ballpark (not the fake stuff, either!). I love San Francisco!!!

Too bad I can't go near the famous Garlic Fries...those will have to remain a fond memory.

[phatmom7 10]

Sslade, call your NUT to talk about tweeking your diet.

[saram1381 17]

Well I'm not happydde1e. I'm two weeks and two days out and from May 3 to today the 13th I've gained almost 4lbs. This should not be happening.

I understand your frustration! I'm 5 weeks out and have been only losing about 1 pound per week, I only eat 600 cals per day and I go to the gym 5-6 days a week...

[oxxus 4]

Well I'm not happydde1e. I'm two weeks and two days out and from May 3 to today the 13th I've gained almost 4lbs. This should not be happening.

I understand your frustration! I'm 5 weeks out and have been only losing about 1 pound per week, I only eat 600 cals per day and I go to the gym 5-6 days a week...

This is happening to me too im stuck at my weight for the las 7 days but my doctor told me this will happen (he told me like a month ago) you will not lose weight on numbers but you will lose in size its like im shrinking... dont feel dissapointed keep exercising and keep with your diet that you will start to lose number again once your body gets used to this new diet