Hey gang,

I was sleeved on 12/22 with an umbilical hernia repair and it has been an excellent experience overall. Since I'm keeping the surgery a secret (I have a lot of judgemental people around me), im looking for some folks to go through this journey with.

If you were sleeved in December of 2014, please friend me on here as well as on Myfitnesspal.

My user name is ChrisJane180.

Thanks, and I'm looking forward to encouraging each other!

@@LisaLouBop it's going really well Lisa. I've had a couple of stalls that each lasted 2 weeks. But other than that, I'm loving life. Down almost 95lbs since starting this process. Best decision I've ever made

@@CJSLEEVE

Wow, that is amazing!!! 95 lbs in 4 months just WOW. I'm thrilled with my progress as well.

It's life changing and I'm enjoying every second of it.

I was sleeved December 31st 2014. Best decision of my life. I would love to find a weight loss buddy that had their surgery on the same day or close to it.

@@Biloxigirl, I was sleeved on 31st December too! I agree, best decision ever! I have never looked back.

Did you feel like having the surgery done on New Year's eve was symbolic for you? For me, it meant that I was starting 2015 with an entirely new emphasis -- health -- and that has remained my focus since. I've lost weight a bit slowly, but am pleased with the slow steady pace as my stalls have been short. Today I hit 50 pounds lost which is exciting!

I used to Celebrate with food, but now I buy flowers. So today I got a big bouquet. :-D

_{Just checking in to see how other Dec Sleevers are doing.}

_{@Biloxigirl and @NewBeginning2015, I too am a 12/31/14 sleeve patient. It has been an AWESOME experience for me. My hubby is having it done in June. I feel like a different person with great energy and confidence. So happy for us all!}

Edited April 16, 201511 yr by JaneJaneDoe

Yes I felt like I was starting the new year off right. I am so glad I had this surgery, I feel like a whole new person.

Happy to hear that all are doing so well, congratulations! I was just wondering, does anyone have a problem with not eating much at meals?

I am eating six small meals rather than the three that the Dietitian suggested I practice. I am losing weight, 51 lbs so far.

@Liz5012 I also have that problem, I think I am going to try to start doing 5-6 small meals as well.

@@Biloxigirl and @@Liz5012, me, too! I am eating very little, 1 egg for Breakfast & less than 1/2 cup of something high Protein for meals. So, I am having Protein Bars or protein chips for Snacks 3x day. That works well, in that I am not hungry and am losing steadily.

It is funny too, people at work have commented that I appear to be losing weight despite "eating constantly" but haven't noticed that I eat so little, and such good stuff! Still I won't complain, since no one noticed that I lost any weight until I hit -50 pounds. :-D

@@NewBeginning2015 and Biloxigirl, thank goodness it is not just me! You should see what I eat sometimes for breakfast! I have had chili, salad with grilled chicken, whatever I feel like eating that has protein. In order to insure that I am getting enough protein, I have been drinking New Whey Liquid Protein. It has 42 grams of protein, icomes in different favors and is only 4 ounces. I can tolerate the orange flavor, but only if I drink 1/3 at a time, I am hoping I get used to it's strange taste! I have had the Proti thin snacks, what brand have you been having?

@@Liz5012 I use Premier Protein and it has 30g of protein and tastes really good. I drink two of those a day in between my meals.

@@Liz5012 and @@Biloxigirl, I'm impressed that you can tolerate Protein drinks. I wish I could but they make me sick. So I am eating protein bars (Kind or Pure Protein or Qwest) and Snacks like Simply Protein chips & Kay's Naturals Protein Chips. They are mostly 10-15 grams of protein, which pushes me up there to meet my protein requirements. And they are portable, a nice bonus.

I feel like I can eat mostly normally now, just focused on protein first and avoiding too many carbs. It's a great feeling to be more normal yet eating healthier and in small quantities. I really haven't craved anything sweet or "bad", am rarely hungry due to the protein I guess. This is entirely different for me, I love it! What a life saver.

@@NewBeginning2015 I will have to try the protein chips, where do you buy those?

@@Biloxigirl, I get the Protein chips on amazon these days. But to try different flavors, I went to Whole Foods and other "natural" or health stores. ;-p

Hi, try the quinoa chips in cheddar and barbeque, they have 7-8 grams of protein (you may find this in the gluten free aisle). I dont do gluten free but this is low carb. I was sleeved Dec.30th. I can tolerate most foods. I am feeling good!! Good to see fellow Dec. Sleevers