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 think the focus should not be only the scale but also non-scale victories NSVs....I fit xyz better, I'm able to A longer, etc. also remember you may not be losing weight but you may be losing inches. Take measurements and do comparisons. Also I think slower weightloss helps with your skin elasticity and having less sagging skin. Be positive the surgeries work and you're doing your part....it will all fall in place!!

I know at this point you are dying to eat but don't rush it. Stick to the diet they gave you. It's really early to be eating, your stomach is still healing. You put weight on because they pump you with gases and liquid.

Hey everyone! I am new to the site and new to the Sleeve. I had my surgery on 7/30 and it is now 8/1 so I am 2 days out. I have a few questions. did anyone gain weight after the surgery? I started my 2 week liquid diet at 421. the day of surgery I was 399 now 2 days out and I have put a few lbs back on. it makes no sense to me. the only thing I have had to eat was 1 egg and 2 oz of chicken puree. is this normal? I have been drinking my water like I am supposed to, today I had about 56oz of the required 64oz.

did anyone else experience this as well?

I know at this point you are dying to eat but don't rush it. Stick to the diet they gave you. It's really early to be eating, your stomach is still healing. You put weight on because they pump you with gases and liquid.

Hey everyone! I am new to the site and new to the Sleeve. I had my surgery on 7/30 and it is now 8/1 so I am 2 days out. I have a few questions. did anyone gain weight after the surgery? I started my 2 week liquid diet at 421. the day of surgery I was 399 now 2 days out and I have put a few lbs back on. it makes no sense to me. the only thing I have had to eat was 1 egg and 2 oz of chicken puree. is this normal? I have been drinking my water like I am supposed to, today I had about 56oz of the required 64oz.

did anyone else experience this as well?

I am following the diet my doctor told me too. I was a little curious about it too. I read many other posts where people would wait 2 weeks before eating (puree) after surgery. In the hospital, day after surgery, breakfast was liquid then lunch was scrambled egg. I was told to start my puree diet when i got home. Today i had 1 egg and a 2 oz chicken puree. I had 2 protien shakes and a bunch of water. I am feeling good about it. Just hope i am doing it correctly.

I was sleeved July 1 and doing well. I lost 10 lbs pre-op and 15 more in the first two weeks. I have been stalled for almost three weeks. I lost 2.5 in the last few days but it is frustrating. I see my Nut and Dr next week and am hoping my stall will be over soon. I think what is frustrating is that I believe I am doing everything right. I haven't even eaten out once. I cook all my food. I must say I was a nervous wreck prior to surgery and feel great this last week and a half just tired due to working long days. I am excited for everyone on their journey! Best of luck.

I was sleeved July 21st. I'm down 13lbs since surgery and 43lbs all together. I'm having a hard time with eating the smallest thing fills me up for the day. I feel like I'm doing this all wrong I can't get in the protein and I'm still having trouble walking. Anyone else having these problems?

I struggled with a lot of the protein shakes. I found chike coffee one the easiest. You can get it on amazon and mix with water and it is not super thick and there are no chunks. I also have found isopure unflavored mixed in soups is good, just don't add too much you can go from fine to gross in no time.

For purée I blended tuna and low fat mayo, ate low fat ricotta cheese, blended chick peas with water, lemon and some seasoning, mashed a sweet potato and put cinnamon on it but only would eat a very small amount and them there is yogurt. One great trick I am doing now that you can do with puréed food is to take plain greek yogurt and mix in protein powder and/or a little but of PB2(dry low fat peanut butter). You can also eat low fat string cheese, and soft/scrambled eggs.

It seems different hospitals/doctors have different post op methods....for the 1st 2 weeks after surgery I'm on liquids and I can have jello and really runny/watered down oats or cream of wheat. Then on to puréed foods for another 2 weeks and then solids. My biggest issue is protein intake....everything tastes nasty. I can tol orate the Isopure pineapple/orange/banana flavor but even that takes forever to drink because I don't like it. My other liquid input is good.

I couldn't stand protein shakes, mixes or broth after surgery. The smell turned my stomach. I was advised to so my best and ensure I got in my liquids. I agree we all have different post op procedures.

Isopure is at vitamin shop as well. Its OK. But worth a try to mix up the fluids for the 2wks post op. Im so happy to be on this site. Helped me a lot. Thanks everyone.

Hi y'all I was sleeved on the 14th and so far have lost 21 pounds. I also look at the scale and think ... shouldn't I have lost more today? but the reality is this kind of weightloss is dramatic and exactly what we were looking for when we decided on weight loss surgery.

REmember that normal rates of weightloss with dieting and exercise are 1-2 lbs loss per week.

I see us all on here 2-3 weeks post surgery stating weight loss in the 14-30 lb category and remarking that we'd like to have lost more by now. Dudes! We are rocking the weight loss! Be patient and stick with the liquids or soft foods wherever you are and the weight will *continue* to just fall off of us. This is good people!

I agree I was sleeved july 28th and will be thrilled if the 10lbs I gained in hospital is gone in the next 3 weeks. Remember slow and steady wins the race!

Hi y'all I was sleeved on the 14th and so far have lost 21 pounds. I also look at the scale and think ... shouldn't I have lost more today? but the reality is this kind of weightloss is dramatic and exactly what we were looking for when we decided on weight loss surgery.

REmember that normal rates of weightloss with dieting and exercise are 1-2 lbs loss per week.

I see us all on here 2-3 weeks post surgery stating weight loss in the 14-30 lb category and remarking that we'd like to have lost more by now. Dudes! We are rocking the weight loss! Be patient and stick with the liquids or soft foods wherever you are and the weight will *continue* to just fall off of us. This is good people!

I agree I was sleeved july 28th and will be thrilled if the 10lbs I gained in hospital is gone in the next 3 weeks. Remember slow and steady wins the race!

Hey everyone! I am new to the site and new to the Sleeve. I had my surgery on 7/30 and it is now 8/1 so I am 2 days out. I have a few questions. did anyone gain weight after the surgery? I started my 2 week liquid diet at 421. the day of surgery I was 399 now 2 days out and I have put a few lbs back on. it makes no sense to me. the only thing I have had to eat was 1 egg and 2 oz of chicken puree. is this normal? I have been drinking my Water like I am supposed to, today I had about 56oz of the required 64oz.

did anyone else experience this as well?

I gained 10lbs after surgery. Doc says because if IV fluids and retaining fluids after getting off my diuretic pill. Im hoping it falls off soon.

I had the sleeve July 1st in Mexico. I've been healing well. Except I'm four weeks out and I still don't get any where near my protein goal. I can't stand protein shakes and anything really mushy just makes me nauseas. Did anyone else have this problem? I'm nauseas most days but that is my only symptom. Thanks

Have you tried making your own protein shakes? Might be worth a try.

Hey everyone! I am new to the site and new to the Sleeve. I had my surgery on 7/30 and it is now 8/1 so I am 2 days out. I have a few questions. did anyone gain weight after the surgery? I started my 2 week liquid diet at 421. the day of surgery I was 399 now 2 days out and I have put a few lbs back on. it makes no sense to me. the only thing I have had to eat was 1 egg and 2 oz of chicken puree. is this normal? I have been drinking my water like I am supposed to, today I had about 56oz of the required 64oz. did anyone else experience this as well?

It's just all the fluids they pump into you. Don't sweat it. It will be gone before you know it!