Hi August Sleevers!

I just had my sleeve done yesterday!!!!! I'm sitting in the hospital recovering as we speak!! I would love to connect and follow/support anyone else who is in the same ball park as me.

Surgery August 18, 2014

SW: 200 lbs

GW: 130 lbs

Height: 5'6 3/4" (almost 5'7")

My goal was to lose 50lbs to get to 150 lbs. Doctor said no, your goal is 130 lbs. You can expect to be there in 6 months. (given I follow the rules and do as I'm told.)

I have struggled for just the past 5 years since I was 29 with weight ever since I first got pregnant. I had my second child 2 years ago and gave myself a strong 2 years of strict HCG/low carb/HIIT training -and could never get past 175. This was under the supervision of my physician.

This is, I feel, the last tool in the tool box to regain my life!!! Stop hiding behind my kids in every picture, stop passing on parties with old friends because of my embarrassment of my body and to bring my sexy back in the bedroom that I once had!!! ((((husband jumping up and down in the background))) lol

Please connect with me if you are in a similar boat. I'd love to find some buddies who are going through a similar experience as me.... (Lower BMI, athlete under the fat, working mom, etc)

Cheers!!!!

Edited August 19, 201411 yr by LucianaVictoria

Sleeved this morning!!! Surprisingly, I'm feeling not too bad. Been up walking around the floor several times. Nothing to drink today. Tomorrow starts my liquids. Other than feeling groggy from the anesthesia, I feel great!!!!!

HW 224 SW 200 GW 130

How are you? Still feeling good?

I feel really good! I get pains when I eat but they go away within seconds; I figure, it's just my new belly adjusting. Did your stomach ache after each meal? Does this feeling eventually subside?

How are you? Still feeling good?

I usually measure my food to help with portions. It I don't eat more than 1/2-3/4 cup, I'm ok. My stomach gurgles when it's empty though. It's different than hunger. So I have to eat every 3 hours or so.

I usually measure my food to help with portions. It I don't eat more than 1/2-3/4 cup, I'm ok. My stomach gurgles when it's empty though. It's different than hunger. So I have to eat every 3 hours or so.

At 8weeks, are you still on liquids only? What types of foods can you eat?

I eat pretty much everything. I always start with protein. I drink a premier protein each day too. It helps me get to my protein goal each day.

I eat pretty much everything. I always start with protein. I drink a premier protein each day too. It helps me get to my protein goal each day.

Are you able to drink a whole shake at one sitting? Sorry for all of the questions, just trying to understand what things will be like once I get thru this phase. Thank you so much for answering them:-)

They are 11 ounces so it still takes me a while to drink them but I do drink the whole thing. I'm still struggling with eating slower. It's so hard for me. I really struggle with not drinking with my meals. That is the hardest part.

And I am happy to answer any questions you may have. Let me know if you have any others. :-)