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

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

I am on day 6 of my pre op diet. It's been a struggle but I am surviving. I am so ready for the 21st to get here.

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?

Help can't find you on FB. Send me friend request. Annie Richards. London. Really want to join .

I too am trying to join the fb page..i think it will be great support. Carrie anne phelps ramirez jones

My surgery date is 7/23!!! I am so excited and nervous at the same time.

Day 10

Doing really well. I was on clear Isopure protein for the fist week. Now they have me on milk based. I'm drinking Premier Protein and Muscle Milk Light. Still going with the broth and sugar free Popsicles. I need to get more water in though. Swelling is going away, and the only cramping/pains I have are lying down on my side or belly. That's getting better. The best news is I've lost what ends up being a pound a day from my pre-surgery weight. So total lost now is 25 pounds. I hope everyone else is doing well too. I look forward to everyone's updates.

Day 10 Doing really well. I was on clear Isopure protein for the fist week. Now they have me on milk based. I'm drinking Premier Protein and Muscle Milk Light. Still going with the broth and sugar free Popsicles. I need to get more water in though. Swelling is going away, and the only cramping/pains I have are lying down on my side or belly. That's getting better. The best news is I've lost what ends up being a pound a day from my pre-surgery weight. So total lost now is 25 pounds. I hope everyone else is doing well too. I look forward to everyone's updates.

Whoops! That's 35 pounds. Higher math gets me every time.

I had my gastric sleeve July 10. The hardest part was dealing with the shoulder gas. To anyone having the surgery soon Please walk!! It's so important. I came home July 11th and I feel a bit more comfy in bed but I do continue to walk around my house. I even started my menstrual which has been months since I had my period. Has anyone else started there period after surgery? I drink my isopure protien drink and also drink like 32 oz of water which I need to drink more. But one thing I notice is I have cravings for regular solid food. Yesterday my family was over and the cooked and I wanted the food so bad. I know it's in my head but does anyone else feel this way ? I do drink half a cup of chicken broth

Hi everyone,

I had my surgery on 7/9, took out my gallbladder and hernia repair. I feel good just sore and tired. I take a couple of naps during the day. I've been trying to get Protein shakes down but it's real slow. It takes about 2 hours to get one down. I'm eating sugar free Jello now and that seems easier to get down, plus I'm pretending to chew it. I don't feel hungry which is very strange. I'm 5 ft. Started before preop at weight 207, before surgery weight 190 and today 4 days preop I'm 180. I'm so excited for this journey and a new healthier me. I'm in LI and used Dr.Ahmad he's the most amazing doctor.

Jackie

I had Surgery July 9th.. I came home this morning on July 10th.. I can't keep anything down.. Everytime I take a sip of Water I throw up and dry heave.. It really hurts my belly.. My neck and shoulders are super sore also.. Is the sickness normal?

I don't understand why the dr released you so soon if ur not keeping water down? I have had spasms since day an bc of that I said I needed to stay another night hooked up to iv I was afraid of coming right back to ER over dehydration. ..I still have spasms but not vomiting. ..I sure hope u get feeling better...

Congrats everyone. I'm set to join you all on July 29th. I can't wait!

I had my gastric sleeve July 10. The hardest part was dealing with the shoulder gas. To anyone having the surgery soon Please walk!! It's so important. I came home July 11th and I feel a bit more comfy in bed but I do continue to walk around my house. I even started my menstrual which has been months since I had my period. Has anyone else started there period after surgery? I drink my isopure protien drink and also drink like 32 oz of water which I need to drink more. But one thing I notice is I have cravings for regular solid food. Yesterday my family was over and the cooked and I wanted the food so bad. I know it's in my head but does anyone else feel this way ? I do drink half a cup of chicken broth

Hello, Yes I started with my period as well after the surgery. It had been months for me as well. As far as cravings, yes and no. I have no appetite, what I realize is I am missing flavor. The diet right now is extremely bland and sweet, I am missing salty, savory, smoky and such. I was not a big sweet eater to begin, so I am missing the other right now. I just keep telling myself eventually I will be able to eat again. If I think of a particular flavor I am missing, I look up an alternative recipe, so that when I can eat, I can do it the right way. Best of luck.

Sleeved July 7. Tomorrow will be a week and I'm still feeling ehh. The first 3 days were the worst with all the gas pain!! Ugg! Then because I wasn't able to sleep comfortably I got the worst crick in my neck! Ha! Trying to keep up with my h2o and protein intake. It's harder than I thought for protein because I am not hungry at all. Started liquids on July 5th at 276, stepped on my scale today at 256. Don't know where it went, I feel exactly the same. Looking forward to this group!! Good luck everyone!!!!

I had my sleeve done on July 9th. It's tough but am making it.

I'm not staying but I wanted to share my before/ during pic as I am a July sleever myself, July 17, 2013. <br> Highest ever weight: 315<br> Weight at start of preop diet: 299.8<br> Surgery day weight: 281.2<br> Current Weight: 193.4<br> You are going to love it! Follow all your doctor's orders, and workout!<br> Good luck!<br><br> <br><br><br><br>

Congrats & keep up the good work.

<p>I had Surgery July 9th.. I came home this morning on July 10th.. I can't keep anything down.. Everytime I take a sip of water I throw up and dry heave.. It really hurts my belly.. My neck and shoulders are super sore also.. Is the sickness normal?</p>

You should call your doctor. I had my surgery the day before you on the 9th & I am drinking about 56oz of water + 4 protein shakes a day already.