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 was sleeved July 4th in Mexico

I had my lab band revision to sleeve on July 30th. 4 days post op I started having awful diarrhea (7-10 x per day) and today it's continuing. I'm also having pain every time I swallow liquid as it goes down. I'm scared. When I got my band I didn't have nearly as many problems.

Can someone add me to the secret group on FB?

I had my sleeve surgery on July 30th and have no one around me who has been through it. I'd love to be added to the Private Face book page too! There is immediate family that I did not even tell I was doing this so I dont like it advertised. On Facebook you can friend me, just search

Abbie A. Daniel Hurricane WV

I too am a July 30th sleever. I have found that asking questions on here and reading other blogs has been a huge help.

I've lost 3 lbs. this week! Most days are ok....I'm on thicker liquids (yogurt, shakes, SF pudding, oatmeal). Very interesting how differently the introduction of liquids/foods is among the contributors in this site. How someone is eating eggs 2 days post sleeve boggles my mind! Had to start taking prilosec and levsin again...applesauce set me off and made the rest of my day unhappy. But this too shall pass! Thursday I start mushy food (bananas, baked sweet potato!!!)

Keep your eyes on the prize!!!

I had my lab band revision to sleeve on July 30th. 4 days post op I started having awful diarrhea (7-10 x per day) and today it's continuing. I'm also having pain every time I swallow liquid as it goes down. I'm scared. When I got my band I didn't have nearly as many problems.

Those were all things I experienced! Don't panic yet!

Hey fellow sleevers. I just had my one month check up. I've lost a total of 43 and I'm stalled out. I can pretty much eat anything, but not much of it. I am a little discouraged with this stall. But we've all been there before.

Hi I'm new to the app and had my sleeve 31st of July. I'm from Australia. So I'm almost 6 days post op. Struggling with a bit of pain drinking water, but juice, soups etc all ok.

Hi I'm new to the app and had my sleeve 31st of July. I'm from Australia. So I'm almost 6 days post op. Struggling with a bit of pain drinking water, but juice, soups etc all ok.

Mixing some G2 or Vitamin Water Zero (zero/low.calorie sports drinks) with my water has really helped me get in all of my fluids.

Thank you Angelah. Where are you from?

Thank you Angelah. Where are you from?

I live in Iowa, United States.

Hey fellow sleevers. I just had my one month check up. I've lost a total of 43 and I'm stalled out. I can pretty much eat anything, but not much of it. I am a little discouraged with this stall. But we've all been there before.

Congrats on the 43 lls lost. I'm actually 4 weeks out but haven't had any check up yet. (Doctor postponed the appointment). I've lost only 20.68 lbs post-op then hit the stall.

Learnt from others that the weight will drop eventually as I've done everything right, but I'm still a bit upset anyway. :-(

Can someone add me to the secret group on FB?

Can I be added as well?

Thank you!

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 am right there with you. I was sleeved July 1st. I lost weight the first two weeks and then nothing for the last 3 weeks. I follow the plan, drink my water, get my protein in and exercise 60 minutes 6 days a week. I am getting discouraged. I am a heavywieght, so I thought I would lose quickly in the beginning. They say the first 6 months to a year you lose the best......I'm bummed that I am stalled so early on and for 3 weeks straight. OYE!