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

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.

I AM STILL CLEAR LQUID FOR 2 MORE DAYS... BUT THIS SOUNDS YUMMY... can you tell me how much pudding you put in?

I packet of pudding, 2 cups skim milk, 1/4 cup pb2 and 2 scoops protein powder.

Got my surgery-sitting in hospital bed. Feels like I did 3000 sit ups.

Congratulations!!!!

Walk as soon as you can to help with the gas. After the swallow test, you'll enjoy water like you never have before, only in teeny sips. Tomorrow won't be so bad. The day after that will be the worst, but the payoff makes it TOTALLY worth it.

hey man how do you keep up with vitamins

Got my surgery-sitting in hospital bed. Feels like I did 3000 sit ups.

Congratulations!!!!

Walk as soon as you can to help with the gas. After the swallow test, you'll enjoy water like you never have before, only in teeny sips. Tomorrow won't be so bad. The day after that will be the worst, but the payoff makes it TOTALLY worth it.

hey man how do you keep up with vitamins

I take my chewable vitamin everyday and a b 12 and as soon as I'm out 1 month I'll resume my vitamin d.

CONGRATS!! Also... don't forget that breathing machine... totally worth 10 breaths an hour!

Got my surgery-sitting in hospital bed. Feels like I did 3000 sit ups.

Congratulations!!!!
Walk as soon as you can to help with the gas. After the swallow test, you'll enjoy water like you never have before, only in teeny sips. Tomorrow won't be so bad. The day after that will be the worst, but the payoff makes it TOTALLY worth it.

hey man how do you keep up with vitamins

I take my son's chewable vitamin... although I don't chew. I suck on it. I found one at Costco that has very little carbs.

Edited July 24, 201412 yr by lfennell

10 days after sleeve.... Last night had reflux something horrible...

My first night of it... also my first night having plain water... (tastes like dirt to me)

I filtered it twice!

Got moved up to full liquid today. I've tried half a protein shake and it seems to have run right through me nervous to try anything more complex

Got moved up to full liquid today. I've tried half a protein shake and it seems to have run right through me nervous to try anything more complex

OH BOY.. Have you been constipated since the surgery? I haven't went at all, so I welcome a moving protein shake on Friday night (which is when I go full liquids). lol.. Maybe for you... try a different brand?

Edited July 24, 201412 yr by lfennell

I am 2 days post op! No problems so far! So excited about this life style change!

I was just discharged from the hospital. The experience was wonderful! My doctor is Wade Barker and he performed the surgery at Forest Park Medical Center in Southlake. I'm also self-pay. I wish you all a speedy recovery!

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:)

Try adding isopure nonflavored protein to any mushy stuff you eat like Greek yogurt. You add one spoonful and get 26 extra grams of protein in .

Everyone sounds like they are doing extremely well! Congratulations!

I had the sleeve on July 2. I thought I was doing great until Day 2. I had to end up staying an extra day in the hospital due to severe nausea. When I came home, as expected, I was EXHAUSTED! I slept 14 hours a day and was running a low grade fever. My doc chalked it up to post-op, but I knew I was not right. Finally, after two visits back to the doctor in the first week, they cultured one of my incisions and discovered that I had an infection. Pseudomonas. My surgeon swears she has no idea how I got it, that she has never had a patient get this type of infection from the hospital. All I know is that I was put on 10 days of Cipro (which has to be crushed! ) and I'm finally starting to feel better. Of course the Cipro causes nausea, which causes me not to eat anything during Phase II. To compound things, my blood pressure was way too low, causing low energy and dizziness. I'm now off my BP meds, but my pressure is still on the low side. I weigh myself every morning when I get up and in 3 weeks and 1 day post op, I have only lost 9 lbs. Needless to say, I'm just a little bummed! I don't regret having the surgery, I just regret getting this darn infection.

Sorry to go on and on but I guess this is the place to vent. Thanks for listening and I hope and pray that everyone keeps getting stronger everyday!

Edited July 26, 201412 yr by TerriLeeH

Any chance anyone will let me know how to join the July 2014 secret FB group? Please :-)

Im so excited my nutritionist said I could start phase 3 in two dayssss yaay me sleeved on 7/16/14 316 last VISit before surgery 297 day of surgery 286 today doing good ????????????????

Any chance anyone will let me know how to join the July 2014 secret FB group? Please :-)

....... I WANNA KNOW AS WELL