March 2015 Sleevers

[deej36 20]

Remember the swelling in your stomach will slow weight loss initially

[Chanel22 19]

I'm not on diabetes meds either anymore or heart meds-the weird thing is my heart issue isn't weight related (it's a rare form of tachycardia & most people with it are not overweight) but I just don't need meds anymore? I'll have to watch that though. As a result I do have more energy. I still have to take other meds (these also are not weight related)-but I noticed some I need different doses, some thing's I need half the dose and some thing's twice, and some thing's the same-it's all kind of strange.. But I'm ok with whatever works-hahaha.. I'm cool with more energy though-it's been a long time since I've seen that.

[LaLa Lady 98]

Hi everyone! I am glad to hear from so many that you have had such good results, March was our lucky month. I had my surgery on the 26th and am two weeks out today. I am amazed at how quickly recovery was for me and am thrilled to have had no real complications. I was in the hospital for three days as I was slow to get the liquids down but once I was over that hurdle everything has been moving on schedule.

I saw the dietician and the surgeons assistant today for my first post-op and was given the okay to add soft foods. I have lost 19 lbs!! I am starting to feel more restriction when I eat now which I am happy about since I was beginning to worry that somehow this hadn't worked for me. So far so good, I am greatful.

[MoJo119 12]

I had my surgery on 3/25 and I've only lost 5lbs. I am very disappointed. I thought I would be down more. I sticking to my plan as much as I can. Not hitting my Protein goal. I'm only getting in 40gm. Any suggestions?

[Shawn Clark 10]

Surgery on Mar 30th. I'm down 11 pounds so far!

[kyrickchick64 468]

Able to eat puddings, potages, Jello, yogurt. Still hard to drink but a few gulps: my stomach hurts then.

Still weak six days post-op. Is it normal?

Yes. Everyone is different. I found if I wasn't getting my Protein in I was weak as a kitten. I had my surgery on March 2nd felt great the first week then felt horrible for the next 3 weeks. I still feel rough most mornings

[kyrickchick64 468]

I had surgery 3/23.. Doing well so far. I have issues with Water consumption & getting enough Protein & timing my Calcium supplements. & I cannot stand the taste of the powder amino acid/protein mix I bought from the office-it's so bitter.. They highly recommended it in addition to Protein shakes. I've got to figure a way to doctor it up so it's palatable? Anyone try them? We are cleared to eat everything-just starting slowly & well chewed.. It's an adventure figuring things out.. I'm not touching steak though til like the week after or next. Remembering to not drink with food takes a conscious effort.. (& seems so strange?) oh and anyone deal with constipation-what are you doing?

My high was 305

Day of surgery I was 275

And today I'm 262

The Premier ready made Protein are awesome because they are 30g of protein in 12oz so 2 a day about does it. I couldn't drink any whey protein after surgery and these are thin and go down easy. Abd they don't have to be mixed!

[Chanel22 19]

Where do you get the Premier? Does it have lactose-i am severely lactose intolerant. I have 2 bags of vanilla Bariatric Advantage at the moment..

[kyrickchick64 468]

I get it at Kroger near the ensure. It says it contains milk but I also have lactose intolerance. It's really the only one I can keep down since surgery.

[deej36 20]

Greek yogurt,cottage cheese, bariatrix Soups and oatmeal...yummy!

[deej36 20]

Javapro yummy Protein shake...lots of flavors to chose from. .. espresso not too sweet. The cook book :eating well after weight loss surgery is a great guide for all stages.

[TREVORSMOM 20]

I had my sleeve done on March 24th by Dr. Nick Nicholson. He is Awesome!! I am down 23 pounds but have been so hungry since day 1. I get to start of soft food in 4 days so looking forward to that and hoping the hunger will stop. Good Luck to all of the March Sleevers!! We can do this!!!

[Weighting2BeFree 164]

I was sleeved on March 18. I have had an easy recovery i think. But I will admit i advanced my diet and so far can tolerate everything except white bread. I'm feeling the stricture of full food. However I'm going back to liquids for a few days to reset myself mentally to slow down and follow docs orders. Any advice from anyone? Since things like deli meat and cheese isn't bothering me is there any point in going back to mush and liquid?

[for_me 2]

I was sleeved on 3/27/15, I lost 20 lbs by the end of week 2. I am in the middle of week 5 and have only lost 6-7 pounds since then. Today is one of those days when I'm not sure this is something that I should have done, as I've lost weight faster in the past, pre-surgery.

I started at 251, 5 weeks, days and weigh 224.8. Oh ans the tape measure is not moving either. I am very discouraged at this point.

[Chanel22 19]

Don't worry -it's a stall..

It's weird I didn't lose much for a few weeks, then like overnight 8lbs gone.. I'm ok with that.