Well, June sleevers, it's just about the end of our very exciting month! I would love for us to share our good and bad experiences of our journey so far.

This is my status,

HW 226

SW 217

CW 205

Surgery date- 6/9

No regrets!

Sorry, wrong one

I'm 5'5

I just threw up for the first time since surgery....I am having the hardest time knowing when I am full....I never get in all of my protein or water....what have I done to myself.......

@@relentless302, I had the same issues you describe since I started solid food on July 3rd (throwing up, stomach pain, having trouble knowing when to stop eating) and yesterdary I went back on liquid diet for a few days. My doctor's and my conclusion is that it was too soon for me to go on solid foods. It is an incredibly difficult balancing act to get enough fluid and protein. I haven't met those marks in a while. But I'm doing better now that I'm back on the liquid proteins. I think we just have to do the best we can. If you keep having trouble tolerating food, you might want to talk to your doctor about going back on liquid protein for a while. Its a bit depressing, but its also a relief for me. We'll figure this out. Hang in there!

Hello all June sleeves

My name is Erica and had lap sleeve on 6/10/14. I'm doing ok but I am struggling with eating. I'm irony taking in a few bites and feel so awful with spasms after. How long does this last ? I'm i progressing to quickly ? I just want to feel semi normal again. I am very happy with my weight loss so far (down 20lbs). Any hel would be greatly appreciated !

Hi Erica! I was sleeved 6/2 and I can still only take 3 - 4 bites. What's so hard for me is every one on this site has a different progression of food. What has been wonderful for me is Greek yogurt & Tilapia. Pasta goes down well if I only have 3 bites. Also, a suggestion from a 2 yr vet of the sleeve said to set an alarm. 7 - breakfast, 10 - shake, 12:30 - lunch, 3 - shake, and 6:30 dinner. I still don't hit all of that every day, but it has helped with "normalcy". OH - AND CONGRATULATIONS ON 20 LBS!!! That's fantastic!

@Mashapdx.....thanks for feedback...it's good to kno im not alone...

My surgery was June 24. I too am having trouble getting enough nutrients, but I'm hopeful that each day will be better. Today I did 40 grams of protein shake, but only 34 oz. of water. Taking all my pills is a big issue, but I got more down today than yesterday. I do have pain between my incisions. My skin is not red, or hot to the touch, so I am assuming that is still from the trauma of the surgery. How long should I expect that to last?

I'd like to know that too. My left side is extremely sore-when I lay down, I'm worried I'm going to tear something.

I have the left side pain too....surgery date was 6/9.....doc said it's normal but I wonder if it's ever going to go away

Hello all June sleeves

My name is Erica and had lap sleeve on 6/10/14. I'm doing ok but I am struggling with eating. I'm irony taking in a few bites and feel so awful with spasms after. How long does this last ? I'm i progressing to quickly ? I just want to feel semi normal again. I am very happy with my weight loss so far (down 20lbs). Any hel would be greatly appreciated !

Hi Erica, I am struggling with eating also. I am only able to eat 1oz of pureed food then a few hours later, I am feeling hungry again and I too have what you call spasms and tightening of the stomach. I don't know what it is. I was thinking intense hunger pains but it's hard to say. Hang in there and good luck.

I just threw up for the first time since surgery....I am having the hardest time knowing when I am full....I never get in all of my protein or water....what have I done to myself.......

Girl, I know how you feel as I wonder the same thing. Good luck as I've heard it gets better.

Hi msbarker2u, You may not be eating enough and your body is in starvation mode. While you may only be able to eat 1/4 cup of food, you should eat the same but more frequently throughout the day. Are you exercising? Exercising helps when the body is in starvation mode. I only eat 1oz but I walk alot. I hope this post helps. Hang in there as I heard it gets better.

I think I will cry when I get to onederland. Such a stall. Don't know how it's possible with 1/4 cup food portions. Big sigh.

HW 247
CW 224
Surgery date 6/4

My surgery was on 6/16 and my left-sided pain returned last week. I posted about it a few days ago and since the pain has disappeared. I woke up Sunday and the pain was gone. Hang in there all with left side pain...it will get better. I only assume the eating and drink in gets easier day by day. My Nut told me hydration first, so keep trying to get the fluids in. Good luck all!

PS: I have yet to reach my fluid or protein goals.

Sleeved June 3rd Hw: 250 Sw: 239 Cw: 224 I have been going from 223-225 it's frustrating but I've read about the stalls also, so I'm hoping soon it will get better.

Britt you and I have similar surgery dates and statistics. I'm going to watch you and see how our journeys compare.

My weight shot up a LOT for a couple if days but then dropped back down then stalled at 227 for 2 weeks. It finally went down but stopped again.

Height 5'7"

HW 247

CW 222

SD 6/4/14

That is me at 247. A mistress of disguise! LOL!

Highest weight 256

Surgery weight 240

Current weight 230.6

Surgery date 6/26/14 (10 days post op)

Stalling in loss. But I am finally able to increase physical activity. Hopefully that does the trick!!

I just threw up for the first time since surgery....I am having the hardest time knowing when I am full....I never get in all of my protein or water....what have I done to myself.......

I feel the same way almost daily. We have to hang in there. It can only get better.

I was sleeved on 6/27, I was just wondering how bad everyones pain was 1 week from surgery at the hole the stomach was removed from. I have a bad searing pain unless I press hard on the lump under the incision site. Other than this pain, I am doing great!!! I'm never hungry, I eat and drink with a spoon to slow down my drinking because drinking too fast as I have found this can be quite uncomfortable.

Edited July 8, 201412 yr by Weighted to long