Hi all, I joined this forum in 2011 anticipating surgery, but my employer's insurance would not approve, but then I came down with leukemia and that totally shot it out of the Water. But I am back and hope it will be happening before the end of the year, with Medicare since I had to stop working.

I am looking for anyone who has been sleeved or going to be for support and encouragement.

I hope some will pick this group to communicate with others.

@@BellaLuce4 welcome to our group! Even though this is your second stall, I think you've had an incredible weight-loss, great job!

I was sleeved on 10/17 (almost two weeks) and prior to surgery lost about 15 pounds and I've lost 10 pounds since the surgery-not much but I am not complaining. I haven't seen this weight in several years.

I'm sure we'll be sharing experiences along the way. Again, welcome!

Good morning everyone,, thanks for all the kind words from all. I'm still in the hospital, pain is getting more tolerable. Gas pains from all waking op is getting better. But oh those rush to the potty times can be hard. I'm hoping my 02 is doing better from up standing to sitting back down, sai mayhaveto wear my 02 at home till I see pulmonary dr which is the 4 th.

I have 160 emails to catch up on, wow, not today

Congrats on ur surgery!!! Such an exciting time, I know that it's the best thing I've ever done for myself????

Water was an issue for me in the beginning. Ironic, because I have always been a huge water drinker. If I could give any advise, if would be to sip water, sip more water, and don't forget to sip water ... Lol

It makes everything work better, and helps you heal better.

Hope you feel better soon????

@@traveler60 Congratulations! I hope everything goes well for you. Have a safe trip and a safe surgery

Summer

Bellaluce, we were sleeved about the same time, mine was 9-2-14. I agree with you I wish I had done it sooner I'm 56 and when I first went to the doctor, before I found this group I thought I might be too old . Welcome to the group. I'm down 35 pounds and already feel much better.

Bellaluce, we were sleeved about the same time, mine was 9-2-14. I agree with you I wish I had done it sooner I'm 56 and when I first went to the doctor, before I found this group I thought I might be too old . Welcome to the group. I'm down 35 pounds and already feel much better.

So happy to be with peers! Aren't you soo excited!!!

I have Heafy goals right now and trying not to put pressure in myself.

The people I know that did have the sleeve are younger, not post-menopausal, just overall at different places then me. They have lost weight so easily, I want to compare myself with them even though I know I shouldn't ... Lol

Here are my stats:

Sleeved 9/16/2014

Start weight 249

SW- 228

CW- 207

Goal- 140 (secret fantasy 125). Lol!

5'3" and shrinking

Married / 4 kids/ ages 16-24

I work full time in outside sales, so I'm driving all over the place every day, eating lunch in my car, a daily challenge for me!

Been kind of quiet in here, hope that all the new sleevers are doing well. Let us hear from you as you feel up to it.

I'm in my car all day too. I take deviled eggs a lot their easy to eat and filling. I also ordered these bags of cookies and chps from Amazon their made by Kay's. They have 12 grams of protien 1 grams of sugar 15grams of carbs and 4 of fiber. They aren't a Keebler cookie but their not bad, and they keep in your car.

I was wonder how traveler was doing. I hope she's doing good, and will up date us soon.

I am 59 and had the sleeve on Oct, 9th. I am 17 lbs down since surgery. For the most part, this has been easy. Although I did have a few pity parties. HINT: don't go to the movies lol the smell of hot buttered popcorn really set me off. Made me really crave food. Yes, there were a couple of days that i was sorry I had the surgery. But the pity party is over and 3 weeks later, I am happy I had it. I could picture myself past the water stage. Well, guess what, I got past it and have one week to go on puree foods, Thursday I will be able to start soft foods. Then, 2 weeks past that, I will be on regular foods.

Trust me, it does get better….and look at these post. Hundreds of people had w l s and got past the hardest part. If they did it,,we can also.

I drink Premeir Protein. I like it. I found I actually crave it. As a bonus, you can heat the chocolate one up and have hot chocolate. Perfect for this time of year. i am having one now. Its a great way to help get your protein in.

Good Luck and remember, you can do this.

I hadn't thought of heating the chocholate up that's a good idea

I'm in my car all day too. I take deviled eggs a lot their easy to eat and filling. I also ordered these bags of cookies and chps from Amazon their made by Kay's. They have 12 grams of protien 1 grams of sugar 15grams of carbs and 4 of fiber. They aren't a Keebler cookie but their not bad, and they keep in your car.

sounds great, I'll def have to order some !

Hello ladies, glad to hear most are doing well, congrats on that. My belly still hurts been 5 days, think I could use Motrin? Didn't ask dr.

I'm having such a hard time getting liquids in . I don't think I mentioned that a year ago July so about 16 months ago I lost my sense of smell. Just up and left, slowly my taste started going and now it's horrible.

For past 8 months I've not been able to eat anything chocolate! Candy bars hot cho, donuts, now it's effected the popcorn, pizza anything fried. French fries cooked anyway baked fried broiled! I'm limited to what I can eat. But somehow it's been for the better seeing I can eat meats and some veggies. Can't do lettuce tomatoes, Brussels sprouts.

The smell of certain items ie coffee, pizza chocolate make me nauseous, it has a diff smell to it. But some other smells I don't smell at all, smoke, gas lol but it's true, lemons.the smells are gone.

I've been to drs and ear nose throat specialists and nothing. Don't know why it left in the first place.

My fiancé says it will work towards my advantage... I'd rather have my smell and taste back

@@#9grammy liquids were hard for me 1st 2 weeks, just keep sipping water as much as possible. I got dehydrated n it caused a mess with my body. But It will get better for you soon????

As far as your sense of smell, well that is just scary !!! That must be really hard for you, I'm sorry. There has to be a medical reason?

I guess for now your boyfriend is right, just use it to your advantage????

My 1st 2-3 weeks were tough. I was exhausted, couldn't drink well n had other serious medical issues keeping me in bed.

Then, one day I woke up and all fell to place. 6 weeks post op and it's just a bad dream and I feel really great overall.

You will too????????????

Now all I want is a regular BM!!! Lol

I drink Premier as well - never thought to heat it up! Thanks for the tip.

Oh man, a regular BM - does that happen anymore? I was taking a daily probiotic pre-surgery (9/23) and have just started again.

Saw my surgeon last week and he ok'd popcorn and everything except raw veggies. But I can have salad, just chew well. He basically says "protect the sleeve" and all will be fine.

Have a wonderful day ladies. I'm getting ready to attend my first support group meeting that I found on this site! Excited to meet some local folks!