Im a Kaiser peep, using the South Sac location. My surgery date was changed from 10/2 to 11/6 due some health issues. But Im clear to go now and just have one last dr appointment for my post op diet class. Is anyone else in November or have kaiser? I had lots of peeps on my October list but now I have a new date and would love to have some others to follow along with and share our journeys..

yes yes, the cold! oh is my boyfriend happy! the thermostat wars are finally over, and he no longer has to walk around the house in his parka to keep warm. it's a good thing.

#jessiquoi my husband is so surprised that I'm the one complaining. I can't stand the cold air.

We've gone from 66 to 70 on our thermostat. i used to go out with a light cardigan over a tank, and yesterday i was so layered!!!

Me too...lol I'm always in tank tops but now I want clothes. I'm eating pinches of egg whites and sips of soup. It's so hard but I'm extremely full. I don't know if things will change once the stomach is no longer sore.

Hi all, anyone else out there a late November patient ? would love to hear from you !!

@@Ozman I was November 20th ????

Hey Dashofsunshine ! Thanks for the mention how are you doing Post op ? add me as a friend if you would like to chat sometime !

I have to say it was quite the experience for me, I am feeling mediocre on the Full liquid diet which I will be on until my next surgeon appointment which is three weeks away, so a total of 4 weeks liquid diet I am trying to persevere through as positively as possible !!

Hoping that all our healing goes well !!

My new years resolution is to be fit, happy and healthy !

Wish all of you the best ! and if anyone else is in the same phase as I and would like to chat please dont hesitate !! I would love to speak with American sleevers as well especially recently completed and veterans, see what differences / similarities in the advice from each surgeon and help and support we can give each other !!

Sorry for the long reply, hope to hear from you all !

To a sexy, happy lifestyle for all in the new year !!

@@Ozman I, too, am on 4 weeks of liquids post op, and also did 2 weeks of liquids pre-op ???? it is the pits but I'm sticking to it!! Soooo ready for some food. Two more weeks for me! I woke up around day 12 and felt amazing - now all that's left is slight soreness and a little bit of itching around my incisions. I had a hard time with surgery, though - it was pretty bad ???? but, mostly all better now! Where are you and who was your doctor? How did your surgery go? ????

Surgery was a breeze for me, I am finding myself having a harder time on the protein shakes / isopure than anything else...

@@happymama2014 - how long did it take from the start to your surgery? I'm in Sacramento as well and will be going to a class on 01/06/15.. I was curious how long it takes.

Thanks
Kristen

I'm 19 days post-op and am doing really good. I did 1 week clear liquid and 1 week full liquid post-op. Then I did 2 days pureed foods and couldn't take it. I then started regular foods and just chews up really good. No problems at all. I've been walking about 15-20 min 5 days a week and just started increasing my speed. I've also been lifting weights (10-15) lbs. Arms only, no core exercises at all. Then 2 days ago I did 10 squats, lifted a heavy trash bag and it didn't hurt at all, but something I did pulled something in my large incision. It hurts so much and at odd times. Just a twist of my waist, walking downstairs or learning over. I haven't called the drs. Office, but was wondering if Anyone else experienced this kind of pain and how long it takes to heal. I can't stand to just sit still..I got things to do.

Follow up... I called the drs. Office today. They said that anytime you start a new/different regimen or exercise that the incision area is going to hurt some. Not sure I believe all that.. What's your experience? BTW: I started taking Tylenol and it does help.

Hi everyone,

I was sleeved on November 14, 2014 and am new to this site. Like you all seem to be, I am curious as to how others are making out. For me, the surgery itself was easier than I had expected but starting on real food seems to be more of a challenge than I had thought.

Having a really hard time getting in my Protein and Water and taking my Vitamins seems to bother my stomach as well. My hope is that with time, this will get easier.

I had to do 2 weeks on boost pre-op then 2 weeks on liquid and 2 weeks full liquid post-op.

Down 30lbs since starting the boost.

@@happymama2014 - how long did it take from the start to your surgery? I'm in Sacramento as well and will be going to a class on 01/06/15.. I was curious how long it takes.

Thanks

Kristen

I started classes in June 2014 then surgery was original set for Kate sort or early oct but I chose to wait til Nov. so June to Sept is a doable time frame just depends how much weight they want u to lose.

Good luck!