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'm worried I can eat too much. For lunch today I had a boiled egg and a cheese stick. I did feel full afterward and my stomach did spasm some when I ate but it spasms with water, too... How much can everyone eat at one meal?

I guess it's different for everyone, I'm on the purreed stage (starting the 4th week today, Yay!) I can get down only half of 1 scrambled egg with salmon purée even it's very tasty but I really cannot. I eat very slowly with a teaspoon, chew well and wait a little after swallowing to see if it already filled in the stomach and stop at that point. I practically can eat greek yogurt with purée fruit or scrambled egg in the amount of 2 full tablespoons. On the aother hand I can easily eat around 1/2 cup of liquid soup.

I don't think the spasm thing is a good sign, maybe you should try to eat smaller bite and slower and drink water a little bit at a time. See if ithe stomach will agree with you.

I was sleeved on july 14. I've been getting real bad stomach cramps that come and go through out the day. Anyone get this?? Im down 20 pounds since surgery. That's the good part.

I get a cramp that comes and goes too ... (sleeved 7/14/14) seems to happen when I drink to fast.

I just started full liquids, so that may be a part of it too... (liquid in liquid acid out!)

I was sleeved on july 14. I've been getting real bad stomach cramps that come and go through out the day. Anyone get this?? Im down 20 pounds since surgery. That's the good part.

Was sleeved on 7/24. Started full liquids on Sunday. TMI issue, but since starting the milk protein shakes have had bad diarrhea. I can't tolerate the unflavored protein in clear liquids or shakes made with water. Anyone else have this issue? I've never had an issue with milk before. Lucky me

<p>Was sleeved on 7/24. Started full liquids on Sunday. TMI issue, but since starting the milk protein shakes have had bad diarrhea. I can't tolerate the unflavored protein in clear liquids or shakes made with water. Anyone else have this issue? I've never had an issue with milk before. Lucky me </p> [/quote

My dietitian said it was to be expected because I m just doing liquids. I did the strawberry powdered shakes. They're ok. 235 preop. 228 after surgery on 7/22. I learned valuable lesson. I used an inserted blender for drinks. But I didn't let the air settle out. So it was like carbonated drink

I was told the same thing... she said, " liquids in liquids out" ... Not what I wanted to hear... I tried mixing my shakes with almond milk,..but still went through... She recommended me to go back and do more of the clear protiens. so I ordered Nectar to try... Then REASSURED... I heard this will only last till we eat purrees! THERE IS AN END IN SIGHT.

<p>Was sleeved on 7/24. Started full liquids on Sunday. TMI issue, but since starting the milk protein shakes have had bad diarrhea. I can't tolerate the unflavored protein in clear liquids or shakes made with water. Anyone else have this issue? I've never had an issue with milk before. Lucky me </p> [/quote

My dietitian said it was to be expected because I m just doing liquids. I did the strawberry powdered shakes. They're ok. 235 preop. 228 after surgery on 7/22. I learned valuable lesson. I used an inserted blender for drinks. But I didn't let the air settle out. So it was like carbonated drink

Hello all, Hope everyone is doing good. I have a question , (haven't had surgery yet) when some speak of the Spasms after drinking how does that feel? That may be a stupid question but I am curious, did you all have to have an upper GI as part of your pre-surgery testing?

That is a hard one to describe... I would just say... GAS bubbles.. Painful gas bubbles.. BUT they go away pretty quickly.. Just make sure you drink/eat very very slowly and it won't be a problem.

Hello all, Hope everyone is doing good. I have a question , (haven't had surgery yet) when some speak of the Spasms after drinking how does that feel? That may be a stupid question but I am curious, did you all have to have an upper GI as part of your pre-surgery testing?

Hi I had my sleeve done on 7/17. Just looking for support here and someone to bounce food ideas off of. I'm doing some purée now for breakfast and dinner, for lunch I'm just drinking my protein shakes and water. It's so hard getting them in so I find it easier to do a liquid lunch. My energy level is coming back. I went out on my own for a bit today and drove myself around. Felt good but I still get tired. Good Luck to all!!

Hi and welcome! I had my sleeve on 7/14 but I am on full liquids for another week. I look forward to puree..

Hi I had my sleeve done on 7/17. Just looking for support here and someone to bounce food ideas off of. I'm doing some purée now for Breakfast and dinner, for lunch I'm just drinking my Protein shakes and Water. It's so hard getting them in so I find it easier to do a liquid lunch. My energy level is coming back. I went out on my own for a bit today and drove myself around. Felt good but I still get tired. Good Luck to all!!

Sleeved on the 16th and went back to work today. Feels good to be doing something besides focusing on water and protein shakes lol. Only outstanding effect is I will sometimes get light headed if I am not careful standing up fast etc. My Dr has already cut my high blood pressure meds in half. May be off them sooner than later

I got sleeved on june 30 and everything went exceptionally well. Was off pain. Meds a couple hours after surgery. Walked 1/4 mile every 4 hours in the hospital. Was back to the gym 2 days after surgery. I thankfully wasn't effected by lack of energy. In fact now that im 4 weeks post op I feel more tired. 2 weeks post op I was down 12 pounds. I was back to work a week and a half after surgery. I'm afraid I'm not losing weight though. And some days it's hard keeping food down.

I am 3 weeks out today and 28 pounds ( 13kg) down. Can' t eat much but I try to eat right and drink water

I am 3 weeks out today and 28 pounds ( 13kg) down. Can' t eat much but I try to eat right and drink water

Is that 28 pds post surgery or with the weight u lost on your own...either way congrats this is quite a journey but I'm loving my results thus far

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