SEPTEMBER 2014 POST-OP SLEEVERS CHECKING IN!

[Rovobay 920]

@@ShortiAKA 85% of the time you throw up while eating? poor thing... did you talk to your doctor about that? that would be horrible. At almost 7 weeks out I think it should be easier going than that.

[konalisa80 239]

Had surgery 9/4/14 and lost around 22lbs so far. At first I was disappointed, but after reading the experiences of others I felt better. Also even though my weight loss is a bit slower than I expected I've moved from size 18 to size 12 in pants. My body shape looks and feels completely different. Just a friendly reminder for us all that the scale is not the only indicator of success.

[angel22_99 59]

I'm so glad it isn't just me....I was getting nervous about visiting my surgeon for my 5 week follow -up because I'm only down about 3lbs since I saw him at my 2 week follow up. (Down about 38-39 from pre-op on 9/1, surgery was on 9/16).

[aloudwhisper 176]

Today I have been banded one month. I lost 20 pounds since the surgery. I am super happy. I have been fighting for the 6 month to get off 20 and it is now done. Now if I can loose 15 to 20 per month, I will be at my goal before I know it. I think this is a slow but good process. Honestly, it took about 3 months to drop 20 pounds with the lapband. I give God all the glory!

[mochax 50]

Same here. Lost about 24 and now it's at a stand still. Was sleeve 9/30. I've hit the gym been very active but nothing. I hope next week the scale can move at least 5 pounds. Lord knows I've thought of it enuff for it to just disappear lol.

[thintrappedinafatbody42 14]

Helllo fellow September Sleevers! I had my gastric sleeve and hiatal hernia on 9/25. I have lost 23 pounds and counting! I feel fantastic.

[Ch14 24]

Sleeved on September 18th, 2o14. Down 37 lbs! Still no energy, very fatigue. I am getting my Protein in.

[Ch14 24]

My surgeon has not released me to start exercising, I am just walking in the house.

[AllofMe 49]

Lexie ????

I stalled for a little over 2wks. Then started losing again. Give it time. You're doing great.

My stats:

Sleeved 9/16

HW 284

SW 274

Stalled at 264

CW 258

????- AllofMe

[vluciano93 10]

I'm a month and 5 days post op. Before surgery I weighed 226.8 lbs and I'm currently stalled at 203.4. I know it's partly because I haven't been walking nearly as much as I should and I'm not getting in all the Protein. I'm on the soft food diet .. Does anyone have any recommendations of what to eat? My nutritionist said I could start eating cheese and deli meats, but I got so excited that I've been eating mainly that! I need some more options and I need a way of staying motivated!!

[CPArnold 35]

i haven't checked in for awhile but am glad I did. I was sleeved 9/23 and lost about a pound a day until 5 or 6 days ago. Then I stalled! I've lost just about a pound in five days...Down 27 lbs. since surgery so I'm really pleased but just want it to keep falling off. I walk three miles 3 or 4 times a week but I'm not cleared to do more yet. I was so worried about my stall that I called the nutritionist at my surgeon's office. She acted like it was nothing to worry about. Said this is an 18 month process and losing weight as quickly as I was for the long term wasn't healthy. Made me feel better. I'm just anxious because we are going to Florida in November. I've got to lighten up on myself.

[rushunda 2]

I was sleeved on 9/30 and I'm healing well was having a problem with my Protein but I'm dong better now. I am eating some puréed foods. I hope I'm not moving too fast

[gpvegas 7]

Hi everyone. I hope all are doing well. I was sleeved ion Sept 19th. I have lost 35 lbs. I have begun trying to eat some real food, but it is a bit trying. But, I am doing really great. Started having some GERD issues. Trying to not eat so close to bed and not laying down for at least an hour after I eat.

Always here to help in anyway I can. Good luck to all!

[Sharon Walls 24]

I went to dogs shows last Thurs/Fri and was a little worried that I was not ready yet for that level of activity at 32 days post op. I did great! Drove 4 hours to get to the show site Wed afternoon with no issues. I showed 3 dogs in 7 classes on Thursday and 2 dogs in 2 classes on Friday. Had plenty of 'legal' food for me to eat in my ice chest, although keeping hydrated was a bit of a challenge. Show hospitality had fritatta for Breakfast, and I was able to eat a small portion with no issues. Legs were sore the next day, but my incision sites stayed nice and pink and I had no pain thru my midsection. I went out to dinner with friends - had a poached egg at IHOP the first night and a cup of tomato/basil Soup at Applebee's the second night. Ordered hot Water as my beverage and used my own tea bags to make my dinner beverage to sip during the dinner conversation. And I was able to wear show clothes that I haven't fit into for 2 years! Go me!

[Cococat 119]

I went to dogs shows last Thurs/Fri and was a little worried that I was not ready yet for that level of activity at 32 days post op. I did great! Drove 4 hours to get to the show site Wed afternoon with no issues. I showed 3 dogs in 7 classes on Thursday and 2 dogs in 2 classes on Friday. Had plenty of 'legal' food for me to eat in my ice chest, although keeping hydrated was a bit of a challenge. Show hospitality had fritatta for Breakfast, and I was able to eat a small portion with no issues. Legs were sore the next day, but my incision sites stayed nice and pink and I had no pain thru my midsection. I went out to dinner with friends - had a poached egg at IHOP the first night and a cup of tomato/basil Soup at Applebee's the second night. Ordered hot Water as my beverage and used my own tea bags to make my dinner beverage to sip during the dinner conversation. And I was able to wear show clothes that I haven't fit into for 2 years! Go me!

Way to go!