I had my sleeve procedure on January 7th & things have gone quite well. I haven't been to a support meeting since my procedure--they keep getting cancelled due to inclement weather. I've lost 27lbs so far (including the 2 week liquid diet prior to surgery) & am excited to wake up every day. It's amazing what a little hope will do in your life! The weather is pretty cold, so I've been walking the length of the house figure 8 style (lol!) for 15-20 min twice a day. Getting a little bored w/ the premier protein shakes, but am thankful to have one I like! Also making some liquified vegetable soup w/ protein powder. So far, so good!

Thank you. I am doing well. Down 13 lbs from surgery day. Having a little trouble getting all my water & protein in each day. Get to start pureed/mushy foods tomorrow. Hoping I can do better with the pureed foods. Not hurting & increasing walking everyday. Feeling stronger & getting more energy every day. Looking forward to being able to work out & swimming. How are you doing?

@acherisedbear Glad to hear things are going well with you! I think the liquids are tough too--I tend to get a large smart water (33 oz) of water & 3 premier protein shakes that are 11 oz each (33 oz) & I just met w/ my nutritionist & she said that the protein shakes count toward liquids post-op. I was thankful b/c there's no way in the world that I could drink 64 oz of water AND 33 oz of protein shakes. I think I'm going to become a mall walker (ha!) the weather is too cold to walk outside. Good Luck w/ the puréed foods!!!!

What are you all using as protein shakes??? I like the pre-made premier protein chocolate shakes--I have the powder form & mix it w/ milk, but I can't drink it--too sweet & thick. I have a cream of chicken protein soup that's nice & savory.

I add extra milk to my premier shake, it helps alot.

Sleeved on the 8th!

You're in onederland!!!

Congrats!

Hi! I was sleeved Jan. 5th. Almost at the three week mark and have lost 24 lbs! I have had no complications, thankfully. The first week was the most difficult but every day it gets better. No vomiting or nausea but I actually have experienced dumping syndrome after drinking a glass of high protein low fat chocolate milk. Never again! I'm still on a liquids (soups and protein shakes). It's getting boring but I'll do what I'm told and get through it. It's not forever. I've never been looking forward to eating an egg so much in my life. I'm so happy I found this forum and had this surgery. It's the best feeling in the world to have hope again. It's not easy, but it's worth it.

I had mine Jan 11.

January 15th over here.

January 5th here.. how do you find the FB group?

I had my surgery January 5th! I lost 23Ibs on my pre-op diet and 20Ibs on my post op and I hit a stall!!! I haven't lost weight in about a week! My biggest fear is I am already stretching my stomach even though I am following directions. Has anyone hit a stall yet?

43 pounds in 3 wks is incredible! I'm 3 weeks out (& down 30) & some days I stay the same # and others I'll go down 1-2 pounds. I'm trying to just take it one day at a time & concentrate on my routine of healthy behaviors instead of the scale, but I'd be kidding myself to think I don't have numerical goals! Keep doing what you've been doing & the scale is sure to be changing soon!

Where is the Facebook Group can I join?

@ Septembergirl13 & Lisa_85

kris10or is the administrator of the fb group. She said to search groups on fb for January 2016 sleevers from Bariatricpal. If you can't find it, message her your email & she'll send you a request.

@ Septembergirl13 & Lisa_85

kris10or is the administrator of the fb group. She said to search groups on fb for January 2016 sleevers from Bariatricpal. If you can't find it, message her your email & she'll send you a request.

Thank You!!

Hi Everyone! I hope all you January sleevers are doing well. It has been 30 days since my surgery and I am doing great. 28 lbs down. My blood pressure went from 140/90 to 103/72 - normal! No more BP meds for me. I am so thankful that I was able to have this surgery. I have had no complications - however, I am lactose intolerant now. No big deal, I just buy lactaid - which is milk without the lactose. Tastes just fine. I struggle with getting enough protein but I'm experimenting with different foods to see how to work more in (for instance, I started liking avocados!) My surgeon told me my food tastes may change and I have noticed that too. Also, anything too sweet tasting - tastes really bad to me (thank god). I used to be a real sugar junkie, now I don't think about it. I do get hungry around meal times, but two tablespoons is always enough. It's funny how the brain still thinks the old way but your body says "no way! you are stuffed!". I have been walking 1 mile every day and just got the ok to do light weights (for the arms - 5-10 lbs). So, that's the latest and greatest from this January sleever. So happy!

I had my surgery January 5th! I lost 23Ibs on my pre-op diet and 20Ibs on my post op and I hit a stall!!! I haven't lost weight in about a week! My biggest fear is I am already stretching my stomach even though I am following directions. Has anyone hit a stall yet?

Don't worry, it will pick back up. Sometimes the body goes into a "what the heck?" mode and tries to hold onto the fat reserves (my surgeon says). You can't stretch your pouch by drinking liquids or Proteins - only by consistently stuffing yourself with solid food over time. I think every sleever's biggest fear is stretching that new stomach. Hang in there, the weight will come off. Keep exercising too. I do 1 mile a day, sometimes 1.5 if I have the energy.