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 on my 5th week pos-op, hit the stall for 4 days and then my doctor encouraged me to go for solid food and eat more to lose more.<br><br> After 1 full day of a bit bigger portion of solid food, I dropped 1.32 lbs! Yay![/QUOT

Just curious with adding more solids are you having a difficult time meeting your protein? Asking due to I am finding hard. I have been eating chicken and other protein foods but the closest I get is 54 grams. By the Rome I am getting that I don't feel well.

My surgeon didn't give me any guideline for protein or anything (I'm in France) he only told me not to eat sweet stuff like candies, no soda even sparkling water.

He told me to eat a bit of everything, carb, protein, vegetable, fruits, fat.. you know, balance meal in a small portion.

Only 2 things he told me to do is to eat a cereal bar for afternoon snack, pick anything I like which contains Selenium, B6, B9 and zinc and drink 1.5 litre of water.

Sorry if I'm not very helpful on this but so far I have added only chicken to my meals other than eggs and cheese or greek yogurt.

GingerSlim...I had hernia work too and experience the same thing. It sounds like something dying on ghostbusters lol

Hello! My surgery was July 31. I was in the hospital for 5 days. Staples should be removed this coming Tuesday (I can't wait!) so far lost about 15 or 16 pounds. I'm really nervous about eating and yet I'm also starting to get a bit obsessed with wanting to eat "real" food. When I go to the doc on Tuesday he should graduate me to soft foods so we'll see if that helps. I'm not "hungry" per se, but the last couple of days I'm starting to think about food A LOT (and missing it.) Part of it might be that I was originally scheduled for 6/9 and then again for 7/28 and then finally had the actual surgery on 7/31. So that was a lot of starting and stopping the liquid diet pre-op.

Let's support each other and have success together - not just in the short-term but more importantly in the LONG-term!

Cheers,

M.

I had surgery on 7-31 also and have my check up on Tuesday. I'm looking forward to him telling me I can add beans, pureed veggies, and crackers. I'll have 2 weeks of that before I move to solid food. I am ready to eat and chew too, but hey we've done the liquids for this long right? Lol I just can't wait for the stage when I can have eggs because I've been craving an over medium with pepper and cholula

GingerSlim...I had hernia work too and experience the same thing. It sounds like something dying on ghostbusters lol

It totally does!!! Lol! I don't see a Doctor again until the 28th. Did your doctor say it was normal (and will eventually go away)?

I had surgery on 7-31 also and have my check up on Tuesday. I'm looking forward to him telling me I can add beans, pureed veggies, and crackers. I'll have 2 weeks of that before I move to solid food. I am ready to eat and chew too, but hey we've done the liquids for this long right? Lol I just can't wait for the stage when I can have eggs because I've been craving an over medium with pepper and cholula

Be careful with the Cholula at first. Pre sleeve...I put that on everything. I'm sure I will again, but in the early stage it hasn't felt so great going down.

Be careful with the Cholula at first. Pre sleeve...I put that on everything. I'm sure I will again, but in the early stage it hasn't felt so great going down.

Thank you for the advice, I will definitely wait a while now

It seem like a lot of people are starting to eat solid foods. I will be on the next stage of starting soft solids but I don't know if my stomach is ready. Also when I am at work I get gas pain in my stomach. I don't know what is the cause but it makes me not able to eat for the rest of the day until I go home,. Also when I drink I heard gurgling in my throat which is so embarrassing. I just don't know how to keep the air out.

Are you using a straw when drinking? This could be the cause to your gas pains?

I recommend: http://www.ultimategastricsleeve.com/

I got the book on Kindle and trying to review the material every day. See highlights (attached photos). One tip he has to change your life is to focus on adding new good habits (rather than stop bad ones). He says do one at a time and before you know it you will have less and less bad habits because you are spending time focusing and learning new good habits!

It seem like a lot of people are starting to eat solid foods. I will be on the next stage of starting soft solids but I don't know if my stomach is ready. Also when I am at work I get gas pain in my stomach. I don't know what is the cause but it makes me not able to eat for the rest of the day until I go home,. Also when I drink I heard gurgling in my throat which is so embarrassing. I just don't know how to keep the air out.

Are you using a straw when drinking? This could be the cause to your gas pains?

Are you taking Pepcid morning and night? Also try smaller sips and waiting a little longer between sips or bites. Try using a baby spoon even for liquids. It's hard but we have to be mindful when we eat/drink.

I tried something yesterday that was wonderful! I made chicken broth added a little boullion, bring it to a boil then quickly whisked in an egg. Makes great egg drop soup and u get soothing protein, no gas.

I did this based on your recommendation and it was great!!! Thank you for sharing!

It totally does!!! Lol! I don't see a Doctor again until the 28th. Did your doctor say it was normal (and will eventually go away)?

I will ask my doctor tomorrow about what to do with the creatures from within lol

I recommend: http://www.ultimategastricsleeve.com/ I got the book on Kindle and trying to review the material every day. See highlights (attached photos). One tip he has to change your life is to focus on adding new good habits (rather than stop bad ones). He says do one at a time and before you know it you will have less and less bad habits because you are spending time focusing and learning new good habits!

Very useful information, thank you for sharing!

Sleeved 7/2:

Day 40

In a little stall. I've lost 45 pounds total, including my pre-surgery loss. I can eat virtually everything, but not much. The not much part keeps me from my Protein and Water goals. Need to up my protein and water. Problem is I can. I longer tolerate shakes. They make me yak. I'm getting better with protein since I've found Protein Bars, but the only issue is that I'm not sure which ones are good and which are crap.

Any good protein bars without the carbs and calories people are eating?

Sleeved 7/2:<br> Day 40<br><br> In a little stall. I've lost 45 pounds total, including my pre-surgery loss. I can eat virtually everything, but not much. The not much part keeps me from my Protein and Water goals. Need to up my protein and water. Problem is I can. I longer tolerate shakes. They make me yak. I'm getting better with protein since I've found protein bars, but the only issue is that I'm not sure which ones are good and which are crap. <br><br> Any good protein bars without the carbs and calories people are eating?

Shakes definitely become old and gross...I'm just starting my soft food phase, which I'm totally looking forward too, but I still have difficulty with protein so I needed to find something I could supplement food with. I found a recipe for a chocolate Peanut Butter shake that is awesome. At first it tasted like a frosty and then a Reese's PB cup. 1 cup of light almond milk

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons of trunut peanut butter chocolate ( u could use PB2)

All the ice you want... I blended in a bullet

I drank this in 2 parts, but I don't have any problem drinking fluids, but it is yummy and now I can have son Liquid Protein