I thought I'd start a thread for those of us September sleevers who already are post surgery! I know there were a few others in addition to myself this week.

My surgery was the 6th. The first two days was non-stop nausea. The other two ladies that got sleeved by Dr. Michel Gagner that day with me did not suffer from nausea. At least that phase seems to be over for me. The second day was painful. Every movement hurt, but as long as I stayed on top of pain meds it was manageable.

I'm off pain meds today (was on them for 3 days including surgery day). I'm not sure if that's typical, but I think it would be very normal if anyone that needs to be on them much longer. I was given a several day supply that I hope might sit unused. I might have gotten lucky on that topic.

I am able to sip a bit more clear fluids than I was the first couple of days. No more gurgling, feeling like I'm going to vomit then it turns into a burp instead! I've also been sleeping a lot and that's ok.

Looking forward to starting full fluids including Protein next week, then purees! Oh and driving again!

How are all the rest of you feeling? Hope everyone is managing in these first few days. I know it will get easier for all of us . I hope we can all support each other through both the good positive updates and the more challenging times.

Shell

So here I am, sleeved 9/8/16 was 274 at 5'7'. Today i am 174. Size 11/12 is getting baggy. I have no eating restrictions at this point. Nothing has ever made me sick. I ate a whole sleeve of Girl Scout cookies the other day. I do work out 3x a week, and I am very active. Still losing very slowly at this point. Hoping to lose 34lbs more. What are people losing at this point. Mine seems to go in spurts, nothing for 2weeks than 5-6 ponds fall off.


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I am about 11lbs from my goal weight of 145 lbs. started with a weight of 222lbs. At this point I am losing .5 or 1 pound a week, never going over 1.5 lbs weekly loss. I got sleeved 9/13/16. Losing tons of hair [emoji52] I hope it slows down soon, my doctor said it will go away when I stop losing weight.

I was sleeved 9/27 so far down 55 lbs feeling great but now I'm getting hungry. I need to stay on track. I feel that I could eat a lot more than 3 ounces and sometimes I do. I reach my protein most days and exercise like crazy. Just wondering on the average how many ounces you eat per meal. Thank you!


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Congratulations on your weight loss[emoji322][emoji323] I was sleeved 9/13/16 and at this point I am consuming about 8oz of food per meal. There are days when I can eat all 8 oz and there are days that I can't.

Thank you for replying! I was overwhelmed with guilt because there's some days I could eat more than 3-4 oz and I was stalling. I didn't take in considetation that I've been exercising for about an hour or so doing cardio and weights (4/week) at the gym and hiking or long walks (5 miles or so) on the weekends. So my appetite would increase but I'm still trying to stay at about 4 0z and eat every 3-4 hours. Hopefully I am start to lose some more! I need about 50 more pounds

Hey everyone. Doing good from my 9/22/16 sleeve. Down 66 pounds.


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@jenejen262 AMAZING GREAT JOB!

Anyone have an update on hair growth? Sleeved 9/6/16. 267 start 165 now! I have lost so much hair. It has finally slowed down. It could just be because there isn't much left to lose. Just wondering where September sleevers are with hair loss. I've read from vets that it takes 1-2 yrs to grow back....

OMG! I thought I dodged the hair loss bullet, was feeling happy and smug, LOL, taking my Biotin -- and then BAM, around month January-March losing GOO GOBS OF HAIR!!!!!! Thankfully I have a lot, but still, it's EVERYWHERE -- in food, on clothes, floors, pillows, bedding, lint trap of the dryer looks like I could make a freaking wig! Gross!

??SAME!

On 4/21/2017 at 10:01 AM, lalame said:

@jenejen262 AMAZING GREAT JOB!

Anyone have an update on hair growth? Sleeved 9/6/16. 267 start 165 now! I have lost so much hair. It has finally slowed down. It could just be because there isn't much left to lose. Just wondering where September sleevers are with hair loss. I've read from vets that it takes 1-2 yrs to grow back....

I am an August 30th sleever, but cruise the September threads alot. I too lost a huge amount of hair around the 4-5 month mark, but have noticed it starting to thicken back up at the crown again in the last few weeks.

Hi everyone! I'm new to this group & site and am looking for advice. I had my sleeve done on Sept. 26th and I'm feeling great. I have my 9-month post-open next week, so I had some labs done to check my progress. My doc had me on a prescription strength Vitamin D (15,000 units once a week for 3 months) so she wants to make sure I'm in a good place. It seems that I'm a little anemic now though (iron was 40, hemoglobin was 11) so she ordered 65mg of iron twice a day. I've been on it for a week and, of course, I'm constipated! The interests suggest eating more fiber and drinking more water, but there aren't any suggestions for those of us who are living with a tiny stomach! They all say, "it's best to get your iron from what you eat" Well, no duh! But my inane is what's caused the dang anemia to begin with! So, have any of you been through this and can share some tips? Thanks in advance!!

Hi, I was sleeved 9/6/16 and I ended up with low iron. Mine was at 11. I was taking all my supplements, spacing the calcium and iron every two hours. I still ended up with a severe iron deficiency which according to my surgeon it's not common for sleeve procedure. I had no energy. I ended up having iron infusions. Worked. I have a ton of energy. This was 2 months ago and my numbers are up. I get more blood work done and to see if I need another infusion. You may need to do that. Good luck

How are the September sleevers doing? I had mine 9.9.16....sw 239, cw 180 plus or minus 2 lbs. I am frustrated i haven't lost more...i would like to maximize my sleeve and get down to 130.

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Hi! I, too, am a little bummed I didn't lose more, but I started menopause/perimenopause in February, and it completely slowed my loss to a snail's pace. Not making excuses -- hitting the gym, walking, tracking food, getting in vitamins, water, and protein. I'd say I'm eating around 1200-1400 calories a day 85% of the time, but I lose when I keep it at 1000-1200. It's hard to stick to 1000-1200!

My surgery anniversary is in two weeks (9/19), so I'm doing the pre-op diet starting today to see if I can lose the last 14 lbs and get to an even 200. My long-term goal is 170-180, but have made peace that may take another two years to get there. My NUT and surgeon are totally fine with my results, which kind of surprised me. I AM bummed I have not lost like the people who posted the first few months, dropping 75-100 lbs within 3-4 months. That was not me, but I'm still thrilled with the surgery and the second chance at a healthy life it has afforded me.

Surgery 9/19, 282.1 starting weight.

Currently 9/6 214.1.

Anniversary goal, 200.

Long-term goal, 180/170.