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

Okay guys, I'm staring to panic. Before surgery my greatest fear was that it wouldn't work. I am 4 days post op and still weigh the same as when I went in for the surgery. In fact I came out of hospital pound or two up. Not looking for drastic loss, but some kind of downward trend would be welcome. Even a few ounces.

DONT Panic. You are still swollen from surgery. Wait a week.

Thanks AnnieRichards. My experience had been so easy compared to others that I don't really feel like anything has been done except the liquid diet is no longer debilitating like it was pre op

My name is jennifer phillips magnusson on fb. If anyone wants to join the july 2014 sleevers

Okay guys, I'm staring to panic. Before surgery my greatest fear was that it wouldn't work. I am 4 days post op and still weigh the same as when I went in for the surgery. In fact I came out of hospital pound or two up. Not looking for drastic loss, but some kind of downward trend would be welcome. Even a few ounces.

Yeah-I heard you are very sullen after-and should wait a week.

hi all mine is the 22nd,

just wanted to mention that there is a pretty good sized group of us from here that have made a fb secret group, if anyone wants added they can friend me and send me a pm and i will add you to the group. good luck to all those waiting for surgery and keep up the good work those that have went through surgery already.

Jen-I just messaged you on FB! Thanks!

So far so good-I'm still only on Protein shakes, Water, and broth. Yesterday I got 45 gms of protein in and about 50 ounces of water. I am not moving on to any more liquids until I get my protein at 60 and liquids at 64.

How is everyone else doing with the protein?

I'm 3 days post-op.

July 24th here! I had my last meal out at a restaurant tonight before I start my pre-op diet, so weird to know I won't eat this much ever again.

That's my date too!

Mine's the 22nd. I did the same thing I had a food funerals for my favorites. Like bacon. Fried chicken etc. I have finished 1st week of pre-op diet. Only thing I can say is you really miss chewing which is good I guess because after surgery I will have to chew everything a lot!!!!

Okay guys, I'm staring to panic. Before surgery my greatest fear was that it wouldn't work. I am 4 days post op and still weigh the same as when I went in for the surgery. In fact I came out of hospital pound or two up. Not looking for drastic loss, but some kind of downward trend would be welcome. Even a few ounces.

Stay away from those damn evil scales! Don't worry about it at all. My Dr told me they pump us full of liquids and I could be 10 pounds heavier. It will come. I know it's been a little over a week for me, and the swelling still is t gone all the way. You will be fine, just stick to the program.

So far so good-I'm still only on protein shakes, water, and broth. Yesterday I got 45 gms of protein in and about 50 ounces of water. I am not moving on to any more liquids until I get my protein at 60 and liquids at 64. How is everyone else doing with the protein? I'm 3 days post-op.

I need to do better on water and protein. Been experimenting with different shakes. Need to get more water. Loving the broth and Popsicles for sure.

@@AnnieRichards

me too annie, my surgery is the 22nd, and i quit smoking in april, i smoked for 18 years. a whole new me i cant wait

Hey, y'all. My date is July 22nd in Tijuana. Trying to make it on this damn pre op diet. Holy cow.

Candy

I'm right there with you!

<p>Hey, y'all. My date is July 22nd in Tijuana. Trying to make it on this damn pre op diet. Holy cow.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Candy</p>

I hope this responds correctly.. We have the same date. Hang in there on the pre op!

hi all mine is the 22nd,

just wanted to mention that there is a pretty good sized group of us from here that have made a fb secret group, if anyone wants added they can friend me and send me a pm and i will add you to the group. good luck to all those waiting for surgery and keep up the good work those that have went through surgery already.

Jen-I just messaged you on FB! Thanks!

I cant figure this site out. Can someone please please send me the fb link... So i can join there?

I had my sleeve on 7/3/14 everything seemed to be going great, I was doing good on my liquid diet but I continued to get hungry so last night I slipped and ate 4 crackers, 2 spoons of rice, and I bit my husband meat. I feel so bad I paid for it last night and this morning. I called my nut and told her about my slip now I'm going crazy thinking I might get something stuck in my stitches. I'm so going back to the basics I will not do that again I'm so over it......

Don't feel bad it is really hard! Hang in there!