Hey folks. I was looking to set up a thread for July 2014 sleevers. I believe the other threads were originally back in 2013.

I just had my surgery on July 2. I'm SO glad I did this. My breaking point was being diagnosed with high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and a host of other problems. I put on another 30 pounds from October to February of this year. I was a good 185 and quit smoking. I ballooned up to 305. I'm self pay and I got to 278 during my pre-surgery.

Since the surgery, I don't think I've been hungry, but I'm still dealing with the healing process. My first postop is Thursday. My only complaint is the low energy level. I knew it was coming, but wow.

I'd like to hear from those who started their life change this month. I am also hoping this can be a thread we can keep tabs on each other, as well as provide motivation when we need it

Hi, my name is Misha, and I was sleeved on July 10, 2014. So far so good but very weak and nauseous from the liquid hemoglobin I have to take. Very weak, too. Strangely, foods taste different and I don't like the taste of most of my previously loved foods. Glad to hear that I am not alone experiencing these symptoms. Add me on facebook: facebook.com/mbrg1970.

I was sleeved on 7/14 and feel pretty good. I will get odd back pain right around my diaphragm area. Anyone know if this is gas or spasms? Would like to take the right meds.

Hell guys I was also sleeved in july....my surgery was on the 1st and I'm happy to say that I haven't had any problems the day of surgery I was 268 and I'm currently 255....... I was last weighed on the 10th and I haven't lost anymore weight....is that normal?

Hi! New to BP. I was sleeved 7/10/14. I have been blessed with having an easy time. My only issue at this point is fatigue. I can easily get 80-90 oz of fluids and the same in grams of protein in a day. I will not say "only" but I have lost 6 lbs since surgery. I expected a little more but if I were dieting I'd be happy, so I'll take it. I have lost a total of 13 inches so far. Yay! I try to walk 30 minutes a day.

Hell guys I was also sleeved in july....my surgery was on the 1st and I'm happy to say that I haven't had any problems the day of surgery I was 268 and I'm currently 255....... I was last weighed on the 10th and I haven't lost anymore weight....is that normal?

Sounds like the infamous 3 week stall... Not looking forward to mine but at least we know it's coming

Hey all....im.1.week post op my surgery date was July 14.

My doctor did tell me not to worry about the weight it will come off the main thing is to get your protein and take your vitamins......but when you have weight loss surgery its hard not to be concerned with the amount your loosing

I think I'm going back to liquids to see what happens

I like UNJURY chicken broth.. and they delivered within 2-3 days... although after 10 days it is getting old.

Hello! I am a 7/14/14 sleever... not loosing anything for the past 4 days stinks.
I will just keep drinking and trying to get in the protein.

Yes I'm definitely in the the same place I've been trying to get as much liquids and protein in as possible but of course the protein is horrible and I can't seem to get down a whole bottle of anything with it in it I'm even trying that unflavored protein they gave me in the hospital but I don't kno what to do as far as that's concern

I like UNJURY chicken broth.. and they delivered within 2-3 days... although after 10 days it is getting old.

Hello! I am a 7/14/14 sleever... not loosing anything for the past 4 days stinks.

I will just keep drinking and trying to get in the protein.

Yes I'm definitely in the the same place I've been trying to get as much liquids and protein in as possible but of course the protein is horrible and I can't seem to get down a whole bottle of anything with it in it I'm even trying that unflavored protein they gave me in the hospital but I don't kno what to do as far as that's concern

Not sure where you are in eating phase. I am in puréed. One of my favorite go to protein foods is sugar free/fat free instant pudding with two scoops of my vanilla protein powder and 1/4 cup PB2 powder. It s really good and very satisfying.

Had my 1 week post op appt today. Down 14 pounds since surgery and. 29 overall! Whoop whoop

Had my 1 week post op appt today. Down 14 pounds since surgery and. 29 overall! Whoop whoop

That was my numbers to at my first post op

Lakemama, you can put the unflavored powder in anything to add protein. I added it to soup, yogurt, applesauce, and pudding. The one I have seems to make everything but the soup more of a liquid, so I added a tiny bit of skim milk to the soup to make it the right consistency. I could not do my fusion shakes after surgery and they had been fine before. Found I could handle the premade shakes a bit better especially when cold. I just sip them similar to water over a long time; took it my purse to a movie and keep it in my car when I drive to sip more protein.

Hello! My surgery was 7/7/14. My high weight before beginning. The preop diet was 266, day of surgery was 251, and current weight is 239. All in all it has been pretty good started on my soft easy to chew proteins like canned meat, beans and cheese. Food doesn't taste the same, I am never hungry and when I eat I am so focused on eating slow, chewing, and not hurting my stomach it has become more of a chore than enjoyment. Also it is hard to get the protein you need in. Exercising is going great, just surprised I have the energy:)

Got sleeved on July 9, 2014 - so happy to see this group!!!