Hello all,

I wanted to make a separate thread for all of the September sleevers to post updates and share tips. Of course any and everybody is welcome!

I am 13 days post op and feeling great. Still on liquids, so my diet is mostly Water and Protein shakes. I'm not feeling hungry at all, and "head hunger" only lasted a few days. Tonight was the first night I have seen my close friends since surgery and everyone was betting on how much I've lost. It made me feel good and gave me a spring in my step. I haven't weighed myself and I'm waiting to see how much I've lost since surgery for my first post op visit on Monday. I can't wait to see who was closest.

The only downside is I've developed a cold. It's irritating but I'm managing. All of the coughing has me a little concerned that I will pop a staple or something. I spoke to my surgeons PA and she was not concerned about that occurring. I'm on the upswing and expect the cold to be out of my system in a day or so.

How is everyone else doing? I hope everyone is healing and resting.

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@rososmom7, thank you.

I do 2 Premier Protein shakes a day; one vanilla mixed in my coffee in the morning, then another midmorning to hold me until lunch, so that's 60 grams there from 5:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

I have a 20 oz Poland Spring mixed with Crystal light after that, so 2 shakes, coffee, and Water gets me to 50 oz of water. I really try to hit my water goal by lunch so I'm not going to the bathroom all night later on!

Breakfast today was on the road, Dunkin Donuts' Wake Up Wrap (peeled off 1/3 of outer white tortilla.)

Lunch was 8 oz high Protein vanilla yogurt, about 2 oz granola, 1/4 cup raspberries.

dinner was a grass fed uncured jalapeño cheddar bratwurst, LOL.

@rososmom7, thank you.

I do 2 Premier Protein shakes a day; one vanilla mixed in my coffee in the morning, then another midmorning to hold me until lunch, so that's 60 grams there from 5:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

I have a 20 oz Poland Spring mixed with Crystal light after that, so 2 shakes, coffee, and Water gets me to 50 oz of water. I really try to hit my water goal by lunch so I'm not going to the bathroom all night later on!

Breakfast today was on the road, Dunkin Donuts' Wake Up Wrap (peeled off 1/3 of outer white tortilla.)

Lunch was 8 oz high Protein vanilla yogurt, about 2 oz granola, 1/4 cup raspberries.

dinner was a grass fed uncured jalapeño cheddar bratwurst, LOL.

Girl, you're doing fantastic!!! It takes me right up until bed time and I only hit water goals. Awesome - definitely an inspiration!

@@Heather I I too worry if the weight is going to come off. I'm only down seems like 1dress size. I stopped walking due to pain in my incision. Energy is crappy by the end of the day I'm poop and just need a nap. I get to start regular foods in a week but thinking about reverting back to liquids just to see the scale move. You seem to have your schedule down and it's working- congratulations . Keep up and hopefully we will see the results.

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Hello everyone, I had my surgery Sept. 12 I am also struggling with getting protien, Water everything in ! I still sometimes feel tired and there are good days when i can eat but then days where i dont feel like eating anything.I'm running out of ideas for food. I'm sick of eating turkey chicken and fish I knew it wouldn't be easy but it's definitely harder than i thought it would be.Some days are better than others and everyday is better than before, im hanging in there

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Hai,

I did my sleeve on 22nd September and lost 20kg(44p).

Now on semi solid diet and so far no problem.

Only thing no much exercises planning to go to gym from 1st.

Feels very confident and happy that I am able to control my overeating.

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@bpowell, well, last week I GAINED 1.7, and it' wasn't PMS or anything. In fact, I made a point of sticking to 800 calories a day and walked 10K 4x a week, and one day I walked 17k in a day in a big hike with hills! I was PISSED, LOL.

I upped my calories to 1000, caught a cold and have been a slug. I LOST 4.8 in the past four days. Go figure.

So, while I'm thrilled to have lost the 1.7, plus more, this old body of mine is playing tricks! LOL.

I will say, I'm happy I'm scrupulously tracking EVERYTHING; Water, calories, Protein, carbs, fats, sodium, etc. It definitely reassures me I'm not screwing up -- it's just the process, I guess. I'm trying to be more laid back. Don't get me wrong -- I still want instant results and lose 50 lbs overnight and 3 pants sizes, LOL, but calming down and accepting that a steady -2 lbs, give or take, every week, is pretty damn awesome.

I do feel like the water intake is a huge part of losing lbs. I don't know if it's in my head or what, but I honestly feel like I'm flushing out the fat hitting the water goals.

Went from a tight 22 to almost loose 18s. That's pretty cool. And I love purging my closets and moving back into my smaller sizes from eons past.

Love reading the posts from those 6-10 months out down 75-100 lbs. SO inspiring!

Hello friends! How is everyone doing with their food? My doc wasn't happy yesterday when I told him I was only getting 50g Protein and 500cal. Are y'all still struggling with eating enough? I'm cleared for all foods now.

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Hi all,

I have to use good ol' willpower to keep it around 1000 cal. My average is 900 calories. I am a sloooow but steady loser, even the snail beats me but I am content with a 1-2 lbs a week.

Hmmm, I don't do low-fat anything nor do I intake any artificial sweeteners (or sugar) though. I prefer whole foods so that means whole cream in my coffee. I love healthy fats like avocados, baked fish with olive oil and spices... Etc.

What I've eaten so far today:

S: Coffee with 2T creme.

B: 3.5 oz Wild-caught Salmon baked with a soy sauce/natural Peanut Butter coating, 1/3 edamame

S: Watermelon 1 cup

L: 4 oz Cauliflower pizza recipe with extra cheese topping (no meat this time)... I really love this recipe lol.

Not sure what I'm going to have for dinner yet but I have left over grilled spicy Catfish in the fridge.

9.7.2016. I'm working through the process. It's challenging. I am ok...

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Hi everyone! Just wanted to check in. I'm doing better with my Protein, bit still working on getting all my fluids in. I stayed with a personal trainer this week. So walk a mile every day during my lunch break when weather allows and then do strength twice a week. I thought she was taking it easy on me yesterday , but I'm feeling it today! (Jello thighs)

I caught myself saying something yesterday I didn't think would ever come out of my mouth, much less meant wholeheartedly - I hate eating. I'm always in fear of that next bite being the one that will make me have a horrid feeling. It's only happened once, but never want to feel that again!

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What is everyone eating as we close in on being cleared for everything? I am able to do eggs and a bite of sausage for Breakfast, Protein shakes, turkey meatballs in marinara for lunch, smoked salmon with cheese as a snack, and turkey burgers with avocado.

Kinda stumped on meals. Sick of chili and Soups, looking for more stews or meals.

Heather I am experiencing pretty much what you are. I am coming to realize that 1.5 -2 pounds per week will probably be all I can hope far. I was getting too impatient I guess. Keep it up surgery buddy!

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@ButchLuce, yeah, I think I'm just being unrealistic and impatient, LOL. I am doing well -- 8-10 lbs a month is awesome, but for some reason I wasn't thinking that the 8-10 is coming off .5 lbs at a time, not in one or two dramatic chunks!

Plus, it's a little disappointing -- I'm down almost 40 lbs and no one seems to have noticed anything! What the heck? Just makes me realize how big I was that 40 lbs is a drop in the freaking bucket.

What is everyone eating as we close in on being cleared for everything? I am able to do eggs and a bite of sausage for breakfast, Protein shakes, turkey meatballs in marinara for lunch, smoked salmon with cheese as a snack, and turkey burgers with avocado.

Kinda stumped on meals. Sick of chili and soups, looking for more stews or meals.

I spent an hour or so googling and printing recipes so I can go to the store this weekend. Found a lot from eggface and pinterest.

_{Hey guys.....question....does anyone else sometimes feel guilty when they eat??? Lately, ive been feeling guilty everytime I eat and honestly, its quite annoying cuz I get to the point that I don't want to eat.....any advice????}

_{Hey guys.....question....does anyone else sometimes feel guilty when they eat??? Lately, ive been feeling guilty everytime I eat and honestly, its quite annoying cuz I get to the point that I don't want to eat.....any advice????}

Are you eating the right things? If not, that would explain the guilt.