Any couples out there both sleeved?

[imsoglad56 402]

My hubby and I were sleeved the same day, 09/11/14. I went first, he was second, we came home that evening and it's been smooth sailing ever since. He has lost 100 pounds and it at his goal, 153 pounds. I have lost 114 pounds and still have a ways to go. I'm shorter than him but outweighed him quite a bit.

It's truly the best thing we ever did and the journey has brought us so much closer together. I wouldn't trade this experience for anything.

Wow! That's awesome! We didn't think we could do it at the same time. One because our hospital was 2 1/2 hours away, and several other factors made it too difficult. I think it's great you went through it together!

Congratulations on your success!!!

Hope we can do as well as you two did!

How's your grocery bill compared to before?

Actually, our surgical center was about 2.5 hours from home, too. We had one of my friends go with us on Tuesday and drive us home after our EGDs and another friend went with us on Thursday and drove us home after surgery. We considered getting a hotel room near the surgical center and just staying there for a day or so but we have four dogs and a cat at home and just didn't really want to leave them with anyone else.

I've been thinking about our grocery bill since reading this thread earlier today. I'd have to say that overall, food wise, we're probably saving around $400 a month or so. We spend more on actual groceries now, but we're not buying any of the chemical shitstorms we used to eat so much of, so while it is expensive to buy high quality cuts of meat and fresh organic vegetables, it still nets a big savings because we're not spending anything on pizza, potato chips, soft drinks, ice cream, Cookies, etc. We also basically no longer eat out. We may eat chick fil a grilled nuggets once a month while running errands, if that. We probably have dinner at a steak restaurant once every two months or so, and even then we share a meal and still have leftovers for lunch the next day.

The closest we get to eating junk food now is when we're shopping at Sam's, we'll get a rotisserie chicken and then stop on the way home and get an order of refried Beans from Taco Casa. We split the Beans and eat it with the chicken, lol.

[mataz78 36]

I'm scheduled 7/21 and my fiancé is on track to have it done in Oct. I'm excited to do this journey together

[Para-thighs Lost 125]

I'm scheduled 7/21 and my fiancé is on track to have it done in Oct. I'm excited to do this journey together

That is exciting! Happy for you both! Keep in touch and let us know how you do.

[Para-thighs Lost 125]

*imsoglad56 I love your indulgence with chicken and beans! Not to mention Chick fil a! My daughter, who was sleeved, likes it as a treat too.

We are saving at least that much on groceries, maybe more right now with just my groceries.

We have a group of friends that we ate out with once a month, of course that has changed. How have you handled social events like family gatherings, holidays, friends get togethers?

[imsoglad56 402]

*imsoglad56 I love your indulgence with chicken and beans! Not to mention Chick fil a! My daughter, who was sleeved, likes it as a treat too.

We are saving at least that much on groceries, maybe more right now with just my groceries.

We have a group of friends that we ate out with once a month, of course that has changed. How have you handled social events like family gatherings, holidays, friends get togethers?

So far, we haven't really had any issues with gatherings. We're both very open about our surgeries, so we don't have to worry about trying to keep people from noticing how little we eat, so that's a major help. Plus, so far no matter whether it's at a restaurant or at someone's house, there's always been something we could eat. It may not necessarily be something we'd have regularly, but for a function like an office Christmas party, I can live with eating a few extra carbs and having a mini ham & cheese sandwich. I just plan ahead of time and do my best to make it fit into my overall daily meal plan.

[Para-thighs Lost 125]

What you say is so sensible. I think if I'm doing it right 95% of the time, I'll be okay.

I met a friend for lunch last week, and decided what to order before hand. It was fine. I actually ate slower, which is one thing I need to work on. I seem to attack my food like I'm starving...when the truth is I'm not even hungry. Lol

I'm currently working on finding some healthy, easy, high Protein recipes. There are a ton of them out there.

Edited June 30, 2015 by Para-thighs Lost

[AnA92212 577]

• Hubby was sleeved on April 6 and I was sleeved on April 27. I delivered my baby 7 weeks prior to surgery. Hubby has lost 90 pounds total (66 since surgery date) and Ive lost 76 in total (45 since surgery date). So glad we did it. We both still have at least 60 pounds left to lose but hope to be at goal weight by April of 2016,

[Para-thighs Lost 125]

• Hubby was sleeved on April 6 and I was sleeved on April 27. I delivered my baby 7 weeks prior to surgery. Hubby has lost 90 pounds total (66 since surgery date) and Ive lost 76 in total (45 since surgery date). So glad we did it. We both still have at least 60 pounds left to lose but hope to be at goal weight by April of 2016,

Wow!!! That's fantastic! And with a new baby to boot. I bet it really helps to be almost on the same phase (or maybe you are) right now the hardest part for us is, Hubby's is on pre-op liquid diet, and I'm on maintenance. It's tough to cook, and have him smell that. Also, I'm excited about new recipes...but can't really share that, as he doesn't want to talk food. Understandable. He can't watch food commercials...but before long we'll be cooking togeher!

You two are rocking it!