October 2018 Sleevers

[Freiabr 425]

Hi everybody,

I’m not sure if this is related to the surgery or weather but I have been having extremely dry skin all over my body, my face and tummy are even flaky... I moisturize every day and still the same thing. Could that be some effect from the meds?
I have never had dry skin this bad before.

[ratboy3124 30]

3 hours ago, Freiabr said:

Hi everybody,

I’m not sure if this is related to the surgery or weather but I have been having extremely dry skin all over my body, my face and tummy are even flaky... I moisturize every day and still the same thing. Could that be some effect from the meds?
I have never had dry skin this bad before.

I noticed my legs being very dry and flakey after the surgery also, but it's just my legs. They seem to be getting better though.

[JulieL123 35]

On 12/16/2018 at 21:38, Freiabr said:

Hi everybody,



I’m not sure if this is related to the surgery or weather but I have been having extremely dry skin all over my body, my face and tummy are even flaky... I moisturize every day and still the same thing. Could that be some effect from the meds?

I have never had dry skin this bad before.

I am having the same issue. I normally have dry skin this time of year but it is definitely worse than normal. My scalp too. Maybe due to less oils and fats?

[br3n 31]

2 months post op. Down 81 pounds.
I tried the insurance route 3 times and all 3 times the ins.co would pull the no bariatric rider at the last minute. I paid out of pocket for mine, $13k. I gave them a check on 10/01 and was on the table 10/15. Dr required 2 visits. One was a “physical” more or less and the other was a sales pitch, the next day he was playing with my innards.
10/15 the day of surgery i was 381, 12/15 I’m 300.
do what your dr says and the procedure will work.
Water is critical, lots of Protein, as few carbs as possible. I try to stay under 1000 calories and 20 carbs a day, and I’m usually able to do that the key is reading labels. meat has few/no carbs- cook it simply and it’s perfect. sauces and seasonings are the devil. I use a lot of garlic, salt, pepper and rosemary. And I grill everything beef, bird, fish... everything
Dont graze eat. Figure out what you can “hold” and then only put 75% on your plate.
i guess I got lucky- I have had ZERO complications post op. No bleeding, no dumping, no major pain, nothing. I went back to work after a week off... I was bored silly sitting at home that week
I live and die by my 30oz yeti. I drink 3 cups plus a day. One before lunch, one before dinner, one before bed. Sometime I shoot some MIO or lemon in it. Somedays I have unsweet tea. I’ve been able to keep the soda and alcohol monsters away, but somedays I’d kill for a ginger ale
Pouches of tuna and salmon and chicken are easy to carry in the car or work bag.
A little thing I do is when I’m on dinner duty, I hit the free sample display at the deli. One cube of meat, one of cheese and I’m half full, keeps me from over indulging with actual dinner
for a sweet treat, sugar free popcicles are just sweet enough to do the trick. Atkins has some good low carb/high Protein Bars. One thing I learned is the more you pay, the better they are.
Exercise is difficult for me due to the nature of my work- I’m on a seagoing tugboat 9 months a year. So the whole boat is my gym- everything is 100 pounds or more, it’s difficult to get the cardio in though- you can walk only so many laps around my 150’ steel island.

Wow, congrats! Thats amazing. I was sleeved 10/16, cash patient as well. I have lost 37 lbs since Oct 1, including preop, which I am pleased with....especially considering the 3 week stall in between. I am so thankful for my tool and cant wait to see how the next several months progress. Keep up the great work!

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[Thisismytime 5]

On 12/17/2018 at 13:29, br3n said:

Wow, congrats! Thats amazing. I was sleeved 10/16, cash patient as well. I have lost 37 lbs since Oct 1, including preop, which I am pleased with....especially considering the 3 week stall in between. I am so thankful for my tool and cant wait to see how the next several months progress. Keep up the great work!

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I am your twin! Also sleeved on 10/16. Also down 37 lbs and two pant sizes. From 24 to 20. I also had a 2 1/2 to 3 week stall.

[JulieL123 35]

Anyone out of plus size clothes yet?? I can’t wait for that day!! How far off is 16 w to a 14 regular? Ok wearing an 18 so still a bit to go!

[JennieJuniper 110]

On 12/17/2018 at 16:20, JulieL123 said:

Anyone out of plus size clothes yet?? I can’t wait for that day!! How far off is 16 w to a 14 regular? Ok wearing an 18 so still a bit to go!

I’m in a 16 that’s a little too big so I bought the 14s and have them waiting!!! I can fit into a regular XL and sometimes an L top!!! It feels amazing.. two pounds left to onederland, 54lbs down!

[Freiabr 425]

I am wearing 16 now and they feel loose on the waist but I have huge hips and the 14s don’t come up yet. I started at 268 and am now 230. Can’t wait to get to onederland!

[Freiabr 425]

So, I did speak to my surgeon and NP about my extremely dry skin and they told me to drink more Water as I might be dehydrated. Also asked if I could have some wine 🍷 on Xmas and they said NO 😭😭😭

[notmyname 591]

I'm super jealous of you guys that are losing sizes. Sleeved 10/3, down 30 from surgery, 45 from pre-op. Still mostly in the same pant size - the legs are just baggy. Although it appears I *may* be getting into my larger 22s rather than a 24. I know I'll get there and I'm super happy with my #s, just not seeing it play out in my inches/clothing.

[JessaK 59]

I’m down to a 16/18 from a 20 @ 281 lbs. I’m tall and because this is my second go around, I have had a Tummy Tuck. This causes me to carry my weight in my chest and thighs. To compare, I was in a 26 before my band and I was in a 20 at the same weight right before my sleeve.

[JessaK 59]

3 hours ago, JulieL123 said:

Anyone out of plus size clothes yet?? I can’t wait for that day!! How far off is 16 w to a 14 regular? Ok wearing an 18 so still a bit to go!

In my experience, it took the most to go from size 16 to 14....about 70 lbs. after size 12, the sizes drop faster.

[notmyname 591]

OK, so I've been having a kind of cruddy day. so, I decided to put something good out there.

I'm 7 weeks post op. I've lost 29.6 lbs since surgery (23.49% of EWL), 43.6 since my pre-op diet, and 51 total. I can eat pretty much any healthy food I've tried (although tuna is my nemesis).

This week is my first full week back at work because of the various holidays and I have every other Friday off. And I don't have another full week until mid-January sometime. Not that I need it for recovery, but I need it just to be away from my job.

And, really, life is pretty good. Sometimes I just need to remind myself. And put it out there for a bunch of strangers on the internet.

[greener pastures 5]

On 12/17/2018 at 17:32, notmyname said:

OK, so I've been having a kind of cruddy day. so, I decided to put something good out there.

I'm 7 weeks post op. I've lost 29.6 lbs since surgery (23.49% of EWL), 43.6 since my pre-op diet, and 51 total. I can eat pretty much any healthy food I've tried (although tuna is my nemesis).

This week is my first full week back at work because of the various holidays and I have every other Friday off. And I don't have another full week until mid-January sometime. Not that I need it for recovery, but I need it just to be away from my job.

And, really, life is pretty good. Sometimes I just need to remind myself. And put it out there for a bunch of strangers on the internet.

Take it easy. You’re allowed to go through the emotions and feel, you’re only human right. You’ve taken a major life altering step and this is just the beginning. There’s so much more great things in store for you. I was sleeved October 5, 2018. My starting weight was 277 surgery date was 247 and I’m currently 207. I’ve hit the dreaded 3 week stall. My emotions have been everywhere. I take it one day at a time. Also I won’t be returning back to work until January 7, 2019. My job can be stressful and I knew I’d need the extra time to take in all the changes. When life gets “cruddy”, think about how far you’ve already come. Hope you feel better..

[Twinmom3330 24]

I’ve gone from a size 20 to a 12 in 8 months. Two months post op though. Looking to lose that last 20 lbs!