August post op sleevers: Check in

[jelmore8312000 114]

First post op visit

I'm down 29lbs since 825 surgery.. Bunch of labs drawn Dr thinks I'm dehydrated.. But he said I'm a champ yayyyy me.. Diet advanced to pureedsoft... I just had three spoons of scrambled eggs and ground sausage two strings of my string cheese and a spoonful of pureed guacamole.. never thought Im content lol had to put my string cheese away and my bfast n microwave.. Thank God for tupperware these days

congrats on the 29lbs

[Strong_heartedx1106 6]

I'm at a stall right now hopefully it will pass I'm suppose to be on puree as well but i can't tolerate much i drink my Protein and Water and i have a meal with chicken i cannot eat much bc if i over due it i feel stuffed and tired i walk for an hour in the evening but i really hope this stall passes

[snowkitten 371]

So I've been in a stall for the past 4 days. I put the scale away because I didn't want that stress, but I had my infusion today so they have to weigh me (the med is weight based)....stall over, lost 6 lbs!!! Wohoo!!

My nurse called pharmacy to tell them to prepare the meds and they called back freaking out. They were concerned I'd lost so much weight since my last apt 3 weeks ago. Lol I had to explain that that was the desired result of VSG surgery. Made me feel good

[motherof5 364]

I'm at a stall right now hopefully it will pass I'm suppose to be on puree as well but i can't tolerate much i drink my Protein and Water and i have a meal with chicken i cannot eat much bc if i over due it i feel stuffed and tired i walk for an hour in the evening but i really hope this stall passes

I wouldn't worry much about the stalls. It will pass in due time. It seems that we are in the same boat. But the restriction is a good thing. I am slowly eating some tuna fish as we speak for the first time.

[motherof5 364]

First post op visit

I'm down 29lbs since 825 surgery.. Bunch of labs drawn Dr thinks I'm dehydrated.. But he said I'm a champ yayyyy me.. Diet advanced to pureedsoft... I just had three spoons of scrambled eggs and ground sausage two strings of my string cheese and a spoonful of pureed guacamole.. never thought Im content lol had to put my string cheese away and my bfast n microwave.. Thank God for Tupperware these days

Awesome job mskeisha! Now you have to update that in your profile.It seems that I cannot tolerate the scrambled eggs right now. My MIL suggested that I try quiche. she said it worked for her. I will definitely try that in my next phase. I love homemade guacamole and will make that soon. Congrats again.

[motherof5 364]

First post op visit

I'm down 29lbs since 825 surgery.. Bunch of labs drawn Dr thinks I'm dehydrated.. But he said I'm a champ yayyyy me.. Diet advanced to pureedsoft... I just had three spoons of scrambled eggs and ground sausage two strings of my string cheese and a spoonful of pureed guacamole.. never thought Im content lol had to put my string cheese away and my bfast n microwave.. Thank God for Tupperware these days

Awesome job mskeisha! Now you have to update that in your profile.It seems that I cannot tolerate the scrambled eggs right now. My MIL suggested that I try quiche. she said it worked for her. I will definitely try that in my next phase. I love homemade guacamole and will make that soon. Congrats again.

[motherof5 364]

Hey guys. Motherof5 checking. Everything seems to be going well at 3 weeks out. Still trying be mindful of drinking and eating slowly. Also listening to my tummy when it is full. I do have a fullness indicator which is burping. I also notice that when I stand up I feel even more full.

I dumped twice the other day and it was not fun at all. Not being mindful, I mixed undiluted Powerade with my crushed HBP meds. Well, soon after I had severe stomach cramps along with diarrhea and dry heaving. My bariatric binder states that it should be half Water and half juice. Not for me though. I need more water than juice. This is just a big learning process with our new tummies. At 13 pounds down and some NSV's, I have no regrets at all. My next appt is on the 22nd, so hopefully my bp will be better.

Later Losers!

Edited September 13, 2014 by motherof5

[DevineMissM 59]

Motherof5...I am learning to eat slowly and I also burp when full. This is certainly a learning curve. 1oz fills me now, and I probably would be better with less because I fell over full after. Good luck with this. Michele

[motherof5 364]

I am planning on trying turkey meat balls.

Make sure with your meats they are wet. Use some broth, gravy or some kind of sauce with it. I had a piece of hamburger meat from my spaghetti sauce that I made the other. I dumped afterwards. It was too hard and try for me.

[DevineMissM 59]

Thanks I'll give it a try.

[Fox-E 27]

Today has been a good day. I am now able to realize the point when I should stop eating. I'm not always happy to stop eating, as my brain is used to me shoveling more into my mouth. However, it's nice to know when to stop.

I think I'm finally getting all my liquids in during the day. For awhile there I was worried about not peeing for about 10 hours at a time.

I've been able to move my bra hooks over 2 hooks!!!

And the biggest thing that makes me happy is my BMI has moved from the 40s to the 30s...the high 30s, but hey!!! I'm still happy about that.

Have my first party to go to tonight. It's going to be a small group who will notice I may not be eating the same. Trying to figure out what to take and how to handle it. It'll be ok, though.

[aredder 10]

Hello fellow august sleevers! My surgery date was August 18th and I'm on phase 2 of my diet which consist of soft solids like ground meats, string cheese, fruits and veggies that can be easily smushed and yogurts. My weight loss has slowed down but that was to be expected. I'm not consuming the recommended Protein allowance. I just can't drink the Protein Shakes very fast and the food I eat is minimal. I have incredible gassy spells when I eat or drink anything. so I take pepsid twice a day. Doc assured me that it will resolve over time, I sure hope so! Of all that, the thing I worry about the most is the fact I don't poop. I tell myself that If I don't eat, then I have nothing to poop. On a happy note, I have lost 20 lbs since surgery and my clothes are fitting SO much better! I just started riding my upright bicycle for 30 min and I hope that will increase my weight loss. #1 goal: consume more protein.

[Thinkingthinner1109 485]

Well I dropped things all the time post op, I have a runny nose, I am off balance sometimes too.

[jelmore8312000 114]

Hello fellow august sleevers! My surgery date was August 18th and I'm on phase 2 of my diet which consist of soft solids like ground meats, string cheese, fruits and veggies that can be easily smushed and yogurts. My weight loss has slowed down but that was to be expected. I'm not consuming the recommended Protein allowance. I just can't drink the Protein Shakes very fast and the food I eat is minimal. I have incredible gassy spells when I eat or drink anything. so I take pepsid twice a day. Doc assured me that it will resolve over time, I sure hope so! Of all that, the thing I worry about the most is the fact I don't poop. I tell myself that If I don't eat, then I have nothing to poop. On a happy note, I have lost 20 lbs since surgery and my clothes are fitting SO much better! I just started riding my upright bicycle for 30 min and I hope that will increase my weight loss. #1 goal: consume more protein.

Hi I was also sleeved on the 18 th don't worry things will get better if your eating you will get most of your Proteins that way. I usually drink a muscle milk 100 calories first think in the morning and the rest of my proteins come from fish chicken and other food that you can tolerate. As far as BM I eat activia greek yogurt and it helps me go regular now because I had a problem too. And my weight loss started again. 27lbs lost good luck

[motherof5 364]

Today has been a good day. I am now able to realize the point when I should stop eating. I'm not always happy to stop eating, as my brain is used to me shoveling more into my mouth. However, it's nice to know when to stop.

I think I'm finally getting all my liquids in during the day. For awhile there I was worried about not peeing for about 10 hours at a time.

I've been able to move my bra hooks over 2 hooks!!!

And the biggest thing that makes me happy is my BMI has moved from the 40s to the 30s...the high 30s, but hey!!! I'm still happy about that.

Have my first party to go to tonight. It's going to be a small group who will notice I may not be eating the same. Trying to figure out what to take and how to handle it. It'll be ok, though.

Its awesome when we finally get it figured out, its it? I was a confused person in the beginning, lol. But Yay for the bra hooks and the BMI. I hope you did well at your gathering last night.