AUGUST 2014 SLEEVERS GROUP

[blondebomb 580]

My surgery is on the 19th and I'm going crazy with worry and emotions! I went out today to get ready for next week and bought chicken broth and sugar free Popsicles as well as some apple juice and crystal light. But after day 3, I can move to full liquids and I bought a lot of soups: cream of chicken of course, and cream of mushroom but I also got butternut squash and Tomato bisque and cashew carrot ginger, and sweet potato pumpkin! I also got plain nonfat Greek yogurt that I plan to add some Splenda and cinnamon to and blend it with nonfat milk. I bought some Isopure Protein Powder that I plan to blend into everything because it's totally unflavored. I know I'll be itching to chew something by day 14 but I plan to keep the variety in my new diet as much as I can. I have been on Premier Protein shakes for two weeks and am looking forward to some things that aren't so sweet. Good luck everyone!

How r ya? Ull do fine! My emotions an nerves were all over the place..by the time I was in preop I was taking happy pics an doin happy dance in bed! Headed to surgery room! Had a great team! Ull b fine. If ur having hernia repair also don't b surprised if u have esophagus spasms...mine lasted a wk an I stayed 2 days for iv Fluid I couldn't drink..it hurt to bad first day, by second day I was sipping tiny an tolerating. ..keep us posted! I'm 5 wks out 42 down! Worth every bit!!

[Thinthoughts 23]

My surgery is on the 19th and I'm going crazy with worry and emotions! I went out today to get ready for next week and bought chicken broth and sugar free Popsicles as well as some apple juice and crystal light. But after day 3, I can move to full liquids and I bought a lot of soups: cream of chicken of course, and cream of mushroom but I also got butternut squash and Tomato bisque and cashew carrot ginger, and sweet potato pumpkin! I also got plain nonfat Greek yogurt that I plan to add some Splenda and cinnamon to and blend it with nonfat milk. I bought some Isopure Protein powder that I plan to blend into everything because it's totally unflavored. I know I'll be itching to chew something by day 14 but I plan to keep the variety in my new diet as much as I can. I have been on Premier Protein shakes for two weeks and am looking forward to some things that aren't so sweet. Good luck everyone!

How r ya? Ull do fine! My emotions an nerves were all over the place..by the time I was in preop I was taking happy pics an doin happy dance in bed! Headed to surgery room! Had a great team! Ull b fine. If ur having hernia repair also don't b surprised if u have esophagus spasms...mine lasted a wk an I stayed 2 days for iv Fluid I couldn't drink..it hurt to bad first day, by second day I was sipping tiny an tolerating. ..keep us posted! I'm 5 wks out 42 down! Worth every bit!!

Thanks! And congratulations on your amazing loss! Do you think it matters that the Soups I bought for postoperative full liquids aren't low or fat free. They range from 2-5 grams of fat per 1/2 c of Soup.

[healthyforonce 1]

Brand New and my sleeve is scheduled for tomorrow. I hope this isn't the biggest mistake I have ever made. I have a lower BMI so I assume my weight loss will be slower. I just want to be normal in the future and not have to worry so much so we will see.

[JenBenjamin 12]

Almost 3 months post op and feeling really good!

[BrandyV 16]

Hey everyone! Haven't posted in awhile, but I just wanted to say Hi! Hope your all doing well! JenBenjamin congrats! You look great!! I am almost 3 months out as well (on the 12th) and I am feeling pretty good! I don't like pics (still) but i definitely see a difference in my clothes and I have lost 55 lbs. It is for sure a journey. And anyone who says that it is or was the easy way out has absolutely NO IDEA!!

Love all the encouragement on here though! and keep up the good work guys!!

[motherof5 364]

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Almost 3 months post op and feeling really good!

Not only do you feel good but you look good. In only 3 months, look at your progress. way to go!

[motherof5 364]

Hey everyone! Haven't posted in awhile, but I just wanted to say Hi! Hope your all doing well! JenBenjamin congrats! You look great!! I am almost 3 months out as well (on the 12th) and I am feeling pretty good! I don't like pics (still) but i definitely see a difference in my clothes and I have lost 55 lbs. It is for sure a journey. And anyone who says that it is or was the easy way out has absolutely NO IDEA!!

Love all the encouragement on here though! and keep up the good work guys!!

Hey everyone! Haven't posted in awhile, but I just wanted to say Hi! Hope your all doing well! JenBenjamin congrats! You look great!! I am almost 3 months out as well (on the 12th) and I am feeling pretty good! I don't like pics (still) but i definitely see a difference in my clothes and I have lost 55 lbs. It is for sure a journey. And anyone who says that it is or was the easy way out has absolutely NO IDEA!!

Love all the encouragement on here though! and keep up the good work guys!!

Awesome brandy on your weight lose. 55 pounds is a good accomplishment.

[motherof5 364]

Hello hello hello. Motherof5 checking in. I am scared as all outback to go and get on the scale tomorrow at my PCP. My doctor will be thrilled that I have lost a good amount off weight since we last saw her. But, I want to be in the 240s so bad. My hubby went to the doctors and he is 236. The last time I weighed myself last month I was 251. I can not even wrap my head around the fact that I almost weigh as much as he does. Anyway, I am going to make sure that I wear light clothing tomorrow.

As far as eating, it is going well. I still do one shake during the day to get my Protein up. I do 1/4 cup of Protein and 1/4 cup of veggies. I also eat bulgar wheat sometimes. I need to add more fruit to my diet though. I love butternut squash and brussel sprouts now. I know, brussel sprouts are nasty. But, you have to add olive oil and season them and then roast the heck out of them. They are delish. Heck, roast all of your veggies lol. Today I am going to try to roast my own chick peas and season them with some chili powder. I am looking for a BBQ taste here.

Exercising. I try to get it in early in the morning. I wake up at 430 and have some of my Protein Shake and I exercise. I like kickboxing videos as long as they are not too hard. There is a 17 minute one that I love love love and I will share the link below. You will do squats and push ups too. I do 2 days on and 1 day off. Unfortunately the weight lose did not combat the arthritis in my knees. So, I need to take a day off.

kickboxing video: http://www.jessicasmithtv.com/video_posts/kickboxing-for-weight-loss-15-minute-fat-burning-workout-video/

Feeling great and looking forward to losing more weight in the future.

Later Losers and keep up the good work!

[old_rn 110]

Hello August 2014 peeps. I haven't weighed myself for a week or so but am now able to fit into all lg and xlg clothes. I still find myself drawn to the large lady sizes and I haven't gotten but 1 new top. I still see myself as 270 and can't seem to get around that. It has gotten very nasty and cold so exercise is lacking but trying to be vigilant about what I eat. Hope to see more of you around and Motherof5 you are doing fantastic just keep up the good work. Men always lose faster than us mature women do.

[vincereautmori 323]

Hi old_rn, this is a little from a guys perspective, you said, "I still find myself drawn to the large lady sizes and I haven't gotten but 1 new top." I had to buy a new coat for this winter, so I bought something a couple of sizes smaller (I was into 3XL). So I tried on the new coat and zipped it up the arms and shoulders fit good but along the mid torso to the waist I thought it was a little tight, but my wife said, "that's how clothes are supposed to fit" After so many years just getting clothes that fit around our widest dimensions, we're not used to things fitting our form as they are designed to. Keep that in mind as you travel this journey, its a powerful motivator. You're doing great, keep it up and good luck.