Hey everyone. I decided it was time for us to set up a post op section for the August folks. there are a lot of yu guys on here and I would like to be able to see how you are progressing. Any changes? Concerns? We can help one another.

I am day 9 post op and all is well with me. Trying to stay hydrated and sipping on the portein shakes. I am able to sip more now, thank goodness. I feel thirsty all the time. Even if I wake up in the middle of the night, I am sipping. My fisrt post op visirt is on the 8th and hopefully eveything will be good.

Later Losers!

Hey Hey Hey. Motherofthree checking in.

???? what happened to the other two?

Well after lurking and reading this thread since it started I thought it was time to introduce myself and share my experience. I was sleeved 08/20 things went easy, not much pain and although I could only eat and ounce or two, food progression was going well. Felt so go I went back to work after 2 ½ weeks, my only complaint was constipation which like many of you Miralax was the cure. At exactly three weeks I had terrible abdominal pain and a fever of 102, called my DR at 10:00pm and he instructed me to go directly to the ER. After six hours the Dr assured me it was not a leak, I was admitted with diverticulitis. Well back to clear liquid diet and some major antibiotics, spent four days in hospital that was longer then I was there after my surgery this infection really kicked my butt.

Just hit the six week mark and I’m down 30# which I’m quite happy with, I did hit a stall but it seems to have broken this week when I finally started hitting my protein goal of 80-90 grams. I’ve definitely notice that I can eat more of some proteins then others and I am trying to get some veggies and fruit for the fiber, calorie count is between 600-700. I see the Dr Monday hope he is as pleased with my progress as I am, I’m also hoping to get the ok to start so resistance/weight training.

You all seem to be doing great and I look forward to sharing this journey with you all.

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OMG! I totally missed two.. it's motherof5! Wow, I feel bad now.

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Hey everyone still very happy with my new life. I was able to move my work belt over 2 notches again so even if the scale is not moving i know the inches is. Im able to eat just about anything i really take my time and chew chew chew. Lol

Awesom nsv! Keep up the good work.

I welcome you to the losers bench FLGrammy. Glad you are doing well and I hope you will have a good report on Monday.

Hey fellow August sleevers. Just want to report I am doing well. Lost 29 lbs from beginning of pre op diet, down 2 pant and top sizes. Been walking almost a mile every day (I need knee replacements). And did 10 minutes of seated aerobic exercises. I feel good. Learning how much and how slow to eat. Bowels are better. As someone else said "this is not a race but a journey". I'm glad I'm on it. Hope everyone is happy with theirs. Ps I'm 65 yo.[/quote

Way to go!

A little late for my first check in, sleeved 8/11/2014. Currently been stalled for 3 weeks, anyone else?

Hello August sleevers. Had my 6 weeks check in and I have lost 35 lbs from beginning of pre op diet till now. Hope everyone doing great.

A little late for my first check in, sleeved 8/11/2014. Currently been stalled for 3 weeks, anyone else?

Yep, same surgery date, same annoying stall.

Welcome FLGrammy! I have the same surgery date. Hope things are going better for you now...

Have my 6 week checkup on Monday and am NERVOUS. I haven't lost as much as I feel I should have. Don't want to be disappointed but afraid I might be. I have lost 2 pant sizes since surgery and almost 2 shirt sizes. The numbers don't reflect that though. But on the other hand NSV of sitting in a normal lawn chair without overflowing it and being able to reach my feet and still be able to breath! I know sounds silly but I couldn't do it before.

don't be nervous. Those are awesome nsv's! Keep us posted.

I have lost 43# ...including preop. ....had my surgery Aug 29...I feel like I'm losing 2 much......I know it will slow down. ...always grateful for what I have accomplished ......cheers

I found these perfect little snack and protein pack

@@jelmore8312000 I also love the P3 snacks but where do you purchase the Pocket Protein