April 16th role call - who's with me!

[butterfly2014 128]

Great results everyone! Next week will be 1 month, lets kick butt!

No worries Bluesea, we're a team here!

Ok so I tried the infamous tuna with mayo today, I was so afraid to get sick after reading everyones experience and omg thank goodness I only ate 1/3 of the can. I felt so icky full, felt like I just left a buffet. Im feeling better now, no puking thank god but it felt really heavy in my tummy and a little nauseas. So needless to say I will not be eating tuna again anytime soon. I will give chicken salad a try next week.

[Melodica 64]

I'm with Bluesea - I can eat just about anything. I'm still watching nutrition counts, of course, but I have indulged in some chicken nuggets and a bit of very flat soda (which didn't taste as great as I remembered, so I probably won't do it again).

I'm still not reaching my nutrition counts, my calories are always a couple hundred under, carbs and fat are usually 5-10 under and Protein sadly is about 50 under. I just can't seem to get to 97g!

[mysleeveid13 100]

Ok fellow Sleevers its time to do our weekly check in!

1-starting weight/height before preop diet 255 5' 7"

2-weight day of surgery 243

3-weight today 223

4-goal weight 150ish

5-accomplishments this week added grits to the liquid diet and able to get a little bit of Protein shake down

6-whats your goal for this week: keep increasing Protein little by little and increase my Fluid intake.

[mysleeveid13 100]

Bluesea, I thought of you today....I was standing in front of the Sabra Hummus trying to decide if I could figure out a way to make it a "liquid" so I could add it to my diet. Ever since you mentioned it I've had a huge craving for it. It would probably make me sick anyways but since they are saying runny grits or oatmeal qualifies for the liquid diet, I wanted to try to add hummus, too! Oh well. I didn't buy it. I'll get some soon enough. All in my head, I know. I'll just live vicarously through you guya telling me the new foods you are adding. Haha.

Edited May 8, 2014 by mysleeveid13

[Mschwartz924 45]

Hi everyone! Sorry I'm late on my update!

1. 251 5ft 3in

2. 240

3. 226

4. 160

5. Accomplishment: getting more Water in....why does it still hurt to drink Water? ?

6. Goal: to try and get more Protein in so I don't have to drink these yucky shakes!

Overall, I'm feeling good. I'm just exhausted. Working full time w/ 3 kids and all the activities while recovering is tough! My hubby has been great and has been dieting w me. It's a great support!

I'm annoyed that I have been sitting at 226 for 5 days now. I'm trying to eat more often. I found myself not eating because puréed foods suck! I know I'm suppose to be on another week of that (actually 9 more days) but I've been incorporating some soft foods like scrambled eggs. So far so good!

I'm glad to hear that everyone is doing well. 3 weeks and only 14 lbs since surgery doesn't seem like much but I'm holding out hope that the scale will start to move again soon!

I go back Tuesday to the doc and nut. Hopefully the scale will cooperate! I can't wait to see a number out of the 220's!

[butterfly2014 128]

Ok ladies and gents I have known about this product for some time now but wanted to wait until I did surgery before using it.

Im sharing this with you all because l know we all are going to have the issue with loose skin as we continue losing weight.

Have you guys heard of the "It Works Wrap"? Well it basically helps to tone, tighten and firm your skin. Like loose belly skin for example, on your arms, chin, neck, legs and back. It helps with cellulite and stretch marks as well!

I will show before and after pics of my friends and family and even husband.

Its Awesome!!! Let me know if you want more info you can go to my Facebook Like page, www.facebook.com/leanbodymakeover and shoot me a message so I can give you all the details.

[Tangy 61]

Ok ladies and gents I have known about this product for some time now but wanted to wait until I did surgery before using it.<br><br> Im sharing this with you all because l know we all are going to have the issue with loose skin as we continue losing weight.<br><br> Have you guys heard of the "It Works Wrap"? Well it basically helps to tone, tighten and firm your skin. Like loose belly skin for example, on your arms, chin, neck, legs and back. It helps with cellulite and stretch marks as well!<br><br> I will show before and after pics of my friends and family and even husband.<br><br> Its Awesome!!! Let me know if you want more info you can go to my Facebook Like page, www.facebook.com/leanbodymakeover and shoot me a message so I can give you all the details.

Yes, I have heard of this. It's all over you tube. I have not tried it but I have tried an inexpensive route before surgery & it worked. plastic wrap & any type of thermal cream. I hear some even use hemorrhoid cream w/ the plastic wrap. Can't wait to see your results.

[Amy373 56]

Hi Ladies

I was wondering if u could join your thread? I know it's open. But my original surgery date was April 16th but I chickened out (my nerves were thro the roof) and rescheduled for May 1st. I have been follow u girls all along and now keep coming back to your thread to learn and see how everyone is doing!

I am 1 week post op and not had any troubles at all until yesterday when the thought of one more Protein shake makes me gag! So sick of fake sugar free! Bluck:/- anyway so starting on purée

1. 249 highest 5'11"

2. 240

3. 231.8

4. Accomplishment-getting Vitamins in

5. Goal-Get walking-I have been active everyday. Couch time is getting less and less everyday:)

Anyone else seem crabby around dinner time? Yikes, I need to disappear about that time!

[butterfly2014 128]

Hi Amy, welcome to our group! Of course u are welcome fellow sleever! Congrats on becoming a sleever. Hope your feeling well. It will take time to get use to the Protein. Trust me we all have/had issues with Protein intake. As for me the first 2 weeks I didnt want to see another Protein shake anymore, it made me feel so full with just 2 sips and I couldnt stand how it made my tummy so uncomfortable. But luckily now it has gotton better because I get to blend in some fruits and I make it a fruit/protein smoothie and it tastes awesome! Make sure you drink your Water to what you can tolerate, we all have issues reaching our goals with Water as well...its normal. Each day gets easier and when you see those pounds drop you will see how you made the best decision for yourself to have a healthy life and a new YOU.

We are always here if you just wanna vent, talk, questions, etc.

Best wishes and wishing you a speedy recovery.

[Bluesea71 698]

I saw this on Facebook today. A reminder that the number on the scale reflected back at us isn't everything. All of these women weigh exactly the same amount!

Edited May 11, 2014 by Bluesea71

[Josh2xh 70]

Ok fellow Sleevers its time to do our weekly check in!

1-starting weight/height before preop diet: 278 lbs

2-weight day of surgery: 268 lbs

3-weight today: 250.8 lbs

4-goal weight: 180 lbs

5-accomplishments this week: tried pureed retired Beans with pureed chicken, enchilada sauce and cheese. Got 5 tiny bites down. Less than a spoon full.

6-whats your goal for this week: 248 lbs

[Amy373 56]

Thanks butterfly 2014

I know we r all so different but it worries me I can eat 1/4-1/2 cup of refried Beans no problem 1st day on puréed. And than some can barely get a few bites in?!?!

[mysleeveid13 100]

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know.....if there's anyone else getting nauseous, when all else fails, my dr told me to try sugar free cinnamon candy. Guess what?! It helps! Just thought I'd share. The zofran helps, too but in case you need something in between times when you can take your medicine, it's handy.

[butterfly2014 128]

Thanks for sharing mysleeve! Just in time cause Im going to Walmart today and the candy has been added to my list.

[butterfly2014 128]

Just want to wish all the Mom's in our group a Happy Mothers Day. Im not a Mommy yet but hoping I will be once I lose all this weight. Have a great day Moms!