This is a post for us 23rd sleevers to keep in contact!

@@Bluesky1

@@Yadie2006

Hey yall! Are yall prepping? I know Yadie has kids. I do too. 6 and almost 8.

How are yall doing? Yall back to work yet?

I go back on the 22nd. I took an extra week of PTO just to make sure I knew exactly what I was doing and I was comfortable with my eating when I went back to work. The time is going by super fast!

Went back to work after 2 weeks... Still adhering to the lift restriction though

The time is flying by isn't it! I had originally planned to go back this past Monday but my doc won't release me until this up coming monday. I have a desk job so I don't have to worry about lifting. I'm not sure if I wanna go back yet or not. It's been nice to just sort of hang out.

I go back to work this Monday. Looking forward to it.

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I went back to work last Friday. Long days trying to catch up unfortunately.

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I went back to my full time job on Thursday, and my little part time gig las Tuesday. I tell ya, getting back into the swing of things and 14 hour ER shifts was tough. Especially when you really don't have time to take breaks to eat or drink anything. By last night it was better. I'm glad to hear everyone is doing well!

Hi I was sleeved on 2/23 as well, I started off on the smaller end of the scale at 220, surgery weight 214 and currently 200 at 5ft. I see so many people dropping weight faster than this, am I on track? what r u guys eating at this stage ?

@@Angie74 I started off on the lower end as well. My highest was 224lbs. Surgery weight was 203lbs. Current weight is 188lbs. I think your right on track. I'm in the famous 3 week stall. I'm now onto mushy foods.

Hi All!

Sorry I've been MIA for a bit. I've had a hard time of it for a little while, but it seems I'm turning the corner. Glad everyone seems to be doing well.

Getting protein and water in is a full time job! I literally log everything and put my phone timer on between eating and drinking so I can try and get it all in. I have to drink the yucky Muscle Milk protein pre made drink...I can't stomach regular milk, or the premier protein pre-made ones. I don't want to spend alot of money on protein powder that I don't like either. So, I'll probably order some samples.

I thankfully help my husband with his business from home, and don't have to be at work full time.

I began purees on Thursday, and I was SO happy! Not sure if you all have heard of pureeing the food and then putting it in ice cube trays and freezing it, so the food doesn't go bad and you can pop out a couple for a serving. A little tip...get the ice cube trays that you just push the bottom so you can get them out easy.

I've pureed Chipolte chicken (yum!) It's $2.69 for a 4 oz container...Wendy's chili (yum!) a small one is just a couple of bucks and it purees so easily. I also did black bean soup and turkey chili from Panera. (They tasted Ok). My husband just bought some carrots and green beans, so I'll be pureeing them tomorrow. I have also eaten eggs and eggs with cheese, one time the eggs with cheese gave me severe heartburn...the next time Intook my Zantac, and chewed each bite 20-30 times over 20-25 minutes, andit was fine. I really like refried beans with a little cheese. I use little forks and spoons and a small plate so I eat slower and don't feel deprived.

I am much happier that I can eat more, but I am still so weak and I've felt hot and cold and shaky.

On my 17th day I had lost 20 lbs. my highest weight was 234 and my surgery weight was 224.5. I was very happy to see the scale going down, but a few days later once I've been eating I feel heavier. I haven't weighed to find out.

I can cross my legs easier...yay! And I put on a couple of nicer outfits and my husband was very happy. He says he feels like he's getting his wife back.

How much can you all eat? I can pretty comfortably eat 1/2 cup or pureed food (whih worries me), it seems like others can eat less. Also, how long will you be on purees? I have to be one for 30 days.


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Edited March 18, 201610 yr by Alex Brecher

I've been using baby spoons to help with portion control. I found these and they work well and don't look like baby spoons.

I am now on mushies. Mashed potatoes. Scrambled eggs. Soft cheeses. Deli meats. Crackers. pudding. Etc.

Today for lunch I brought 4 crackers, 2 slices of thin deli meat, and 1 wedge of laughing cow cheese. I was only able to eat half of it at one time. But as far as liquids go I cab do about 1/2 cup at a time. According to my NUT that's right where I should be.

I typically only get in about 40-50 oz of liquid each day. It's definitely hard.

I've now lost a total of 16lbs since surgery. But I've slowed down quite a bit this week. Only a 3lb loss I think. But as long as it isn't a gain it's still going in the right direction.

I'm back at work now and find it alot easier than I thought it would be.

Have yall had issues with constipation?

I've been using baby spoons to help with portion control. I found these and they work well and don't look like baby spoons.

I am now on mushies. Mashed potatoes. Scrambled eggs. Soft cheeses. Deli meats. Crackers. pudding. Etc.

Today for lunch I brought 4 crackers, 2 slices of thin deli meat, and 1 wedge of laughing cow cheese. I was only able to eat half of it at one time. But as far as liquids go I cab do about 1/2 cup at a time. According to my NUT that's right where I should be.

I typically only get in about 40-50 oz of liquid each day. It's definitely hard.

I've now lost a total of 16lbs since surgery. But I've slowed down quite a bit this week. Only a 3lb loss I think. But as long as it isn't a gain it's still going in the right direction.

I'm back at work now and find it alot easier than I thought it would be.

Have yall had issues with constipation?[/quote

Yes, I am having constipation. After all that liquid stool from the cat scan...it's now the opposite problem. To be honest, I'd rather have the loose stool than the constipation. I read that it's normal during the first month or so.

Your lunch sounded yummy.

It was very yummy @@Bluesky1 I've never had the laughing cow cheese before. This one was garlic herb flavored and it was delish!

I've always had some issues with constipation but it gets so old. Now it's worse than ever :/

It was very yummy @@Bluesky1 I've never had the laughing cow cheese before. This one was garlic herb flavored and it was delish!

I've always had some issues with constipation but it gets so old. Now it's worse than ever :/

I waa going to ask you what kind you got. I'll have to try it. I've had some problems too (mostly because of my surgeries and then pain medicine). It's probably because we're also not earing that much volume, or Fiber.

Maybe your doc will approve a laxative or stool softner. Also, I drink the premade monstor milk drinks. They're probably constipating. Do you drink the Protein drinks? Which one do you like?

Your all in my thoughts and prayers!

@@Bluesky1 my protien drink options are very limited cause I'm lactose intolerant. Almost all of the pre made ones are made with milk or milk protien