I had my gastric sleeve surgery on Friday, January 19, 2018 and would love to connect with fellow January sleevers! Would love to hear your progress and share some of my stories, struggles, and successes!

So far, I've lost 12.6 lbs although that seems to have stopped after the first week of surgery. It's discouraging but I keep reminding myself that this is a process, a journey. I didn't gain the weight overnight so I can't realistically expect to lose it all overnight either. And hey, 12.6 lbs is the most I've ever lost in just a week so I really am not complaining. But I, like many others I suspect, have struggled with my weight so long that I'm just ready for it to be GONE. Rather than focus on what I'm not losing, I am trying to focus on what I have lost, and what I will continue to lose. My weight loss goal is 120 lbs, of which surgery will likely help me lose 60 to 80 lbs. The other 60 to 40 will be up to me - through diet and exercise and a lot of self love and determination. Will I like it? probably not. But will it be worth it? I truly believe it will be, not only because of how much better i'll feel about myself, but because I DESERVE to look and feel my very best. I OWE it to myself. And as much as there will be times when I want to sink into old, bad habits of finding comfort in food, I will remind myself of the gift I have given myself by taking this first step with surgery.

so yeah, I'd love to hear where you are with your journey so far. What are some of your wins? What are you doing to reward yourself?

So excited to meet you all!

Edited January 30, 20188 yr by PrincessDy
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3 hours ago, Miss Topaz said:

I did get one for my regular meds post surgery. Just really hate the taste of crushed pills. I figure since I have options and my need for Calcium will never go away, I'll just keep the tablets on hold for right now. But thanks!

Just mix it in a bite of food like yogurt or something.

I’ve been taking the Bariatric Fusion vitamins , chewable , and include everything that you need . Taste pretty good too

10 hours ago, Miss Topaz said:

I did get one for my regular meds post surgery. Just really hate the taste of crushed pills. I figure since I have options and my need for Calcium will never go away, I'll just keep the tablets on hold for right now. But thanks!

I couldn't stand the crushed pills. I'd rather not taking anything than to crush the pill. My doctor said as long as I could stand it he was okay with me taking the pills whole. I just break it in half and take it with pudding and its all good.

January 1, 2018 for me. Down 27.40 lbs so far. Stalling since I started eating soft foods. No complications so far - thank goodness. I read so many horror stories I almost chickened out.

13 minutes ago, SEWLVR said:

January 1, 2018 for me. Down 27.40 lbs so far. Stalling since I started eating soft foods. No complications so far - thank goodness. I read so many horror stories I almost chickened out.

That is amazing progress! I was sleeved 1/24. I think a lot of us could drive ourselves batty looking for worst-case scenarios. I've progressed fine, even had a glass of wine once (!!!! with water and internally soooo careful the whole time for no ill effect), and have been able to not suffer any calamity with my program. I'm almost to "any healthy foods" stage (in a week or two) and I was like you, afraid to move to each stage thinking I would have adverse reactions or stalls. Now I have internalized the cardinal rules of my program (no fluids 30 min before or after; eat until satisfied; take my time; make healthy protein-y-est choices) and am ready / adjusted to my new normal.

Hello all January gastric sleevers. I had my surgery 1/31/18. I have had no pain other than feeling stitches in my incisions. No nausea nothing. Am currently on pureed still but have eaten a scrambled with no problem. it took awhile to eat it all but still no issues. My only trouble has been an ongoing gout flare. Taking uloric daily as well as cherry extract. Stupid gout makes it rough to get out and walk. Have had no trouble getting liquids and protein daily.

HW - 371

SW - 365

CW - 338

GW - 190 - 225

Hey, I am new to the site. Was sleeved on 1/17. Surgery was great and have lost a lot of weight so far. Not having much trouble with the not eating part of things, but would love to have a cup of coffee or tea. For some reason I am craving it even though my nutritionist told me to wait 6 months at least. Have read on several other forums that coffee/tea is okay. My doctor even said it is okay, but curious what you all have been told? seems like it might be a different story with each nutritionist. Any input would be appreciated.

I was told to drink decaf coffee and tea. Wait at least 6 months for stomach to heal. Caffenated coffee and tea will dehydrate you.
I am 1 yr post op and have a cup of coffee everyday.

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I had my surgery on 1/22. Lost 20lbs so far! Kind of hit a plateau for a couple of weeks, but not the weight is slowly melting off again.

I was suppose to have my surgery a year ago, but had to put it off due to me becoming pregnant. Now i have this wonderful bundle of joy. It was tough the first four weeks post-op since I wasn't able to pick up my baby due to weight restrictions.

I am excited to see my friends this weekend, since i haven't really seen anyone since the surgery besides family.

Edited February 23, 20188 yr by Adorkable Me

I'm scared I'll never be the same. It's just I must be having a adverse reaction to the surgery. My saliva glands have decreesed, and I'm not sweating and dry eyes. Please pray for me

There is a condition called shojgren syndrome your symptoms sound like, its in the arthritis family, like an autoimmune disorder.

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Hey, I am new to the site. Was sleeved on 1/17. Surgery was great and have lost a lot of weight so far. Not having much trouble with the not eating part of things, but would love to have a cup of coffee or tea. For some reason I am craving it even though my nutritionist told me to wait 6 months at least. Have read on several other forums that coffee/tea is okay. My doctor even said it is okay, but curious what you all have been told? seems like it might be a different story with each nutritionist. Any input would be appreciated.

I was also sleeved on 1/17!! I was told to wait 6 weeks for caffeine but decaf is ok. I have been drinking half caf for a week or so.

Hi!! Was sleeved on Jan 8, 2018 and am losing steadily. HW was 240, SW was 232, and CW is 203!! Very close to the 30 lbs mark! My goal weight is 135 so I have a lot to go but I’m excited. I moved the first stages of my diet rather quickly so I am eating normal foods. I do exercise regularly tho and do my best to watch everything that goes in my body. I’m excited to be on this path!!

Surgery date 1/3/18
SW 210
CW 184
GW 140
I've walked since surgery and plan to do a step workout class for the first time since surgery( pretty nervous). I started out with following the diet stages by the book but this past week I've honesty cheated quite a few times. I find myself falling into old habits and I have to do a self reminder of why I made such a drastic decision for myself as surgery to only sabotage myself. I will do better for myself. Has anyone else had the same struggles?

I was also sleeved on 1/17!! I was told to wait 6 weeks for caffeine but decaf is ok. I have been drinking half caf for a week or so.

My dietician told me no caffeine because it's a diuretic. It's so important to remain hydrated, and the only way to do that is small sips of water am day long. The caffeine will dehydrate you, and you will be scrambling to get and keep your fluid levels optimal.

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