May 2014 Sleevers
StrawberryPolly
Posts: 11
Hi, I am Strawberry Polly aka Pauline from Mississippi. I was sleeved on May 5th in Oxford MS. Still on the full liquids diet and will be at least until my next dr's appointment on June9. My walking has improved tremendously. I have osteopenia, the result of chemo and radiation (2 1/2 year BC survivor!!!!) I was having trouble walking without bone pain. Yesterday I walked a total of 2 miles...NO PAIN.
Thank the Lord, I love split pea soup because that is what I have been living on. Thinned with skim milk, liquefied in the blender and strained. Today I am making homemade navy bean soup.
My doctor doesn't have me counting anything yet...just make sure I drink 64 oz of fluid.
Thank the Lord, I love split pea soup because that is what I have been living on. Thinned with skim milk, liquefied in the blender and strained. Today I am making homemade navy bean soup.
My doctor doesn't have me counting anything yet...just make sure I drink 64 oz of fluid.
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Howdy!0
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Glad you're here. I'm a March 2014 sleever.0
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Hi I'm goon for my surgery 5/29.... Any tricks on getting in the fluid?0
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Hey I get sleeved on the 28th. I am on clear liquids for a week. Any clear liquid favorites?0
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Hi Strawberry Polly. We are neighbors. I'm in Winnipeg, Canada and will be sleeved around September.
Great ideas about the Split Pea & Navy Bean Soups.
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Hi there! My name is CeCe i live in CA and I have a lot of family in Mississippi. I had my sleeve on May 2, 2014 and is still on liquids till i see my Dr on the 29th this month. This last week has been soooo hard.0
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Hi! Getting sleeved May 28th!! Getting a little nervous....0
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Nice to meet you, Ladies. Being 3 weeks out, my only real frustrations is not being able to get back to my water aerobics and jumping in our pool on these HOT Mississippi days :-)0
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May 19th was my sleeved day! :-)
I'm on pureed foods right now.
I'm still trying to get all of the water in right now which is a tough one for me as well. I think I do well to get in about 32 oz.
I was out all yesteday and I was totally winded. We had to stop at Barnes and Noble to take a break. I sipped my water while my mom sipped her iced coffee.
I slept long and hard last night. lol I have to be a little more slow.
I can honestly say that I have no pain from the sleeve surgery any more. I do have slight discomfort from my hernia repair though.0 -
I was sleeved on the 19th. I do still experience sleeve discomfort but it's usually in the AM. I think I may be turning on that side in my sleep and it doesn't like that.
It is exciting. Up until I was in the operating room, I was waiting for a ball to drop. It's nice to be on this side and I look forward to reading about everyone's journey.
Now, my next date to look forward to is my first post-op with the surgeon this week. I find it strange to have not seen him since being knocked out (they had a different surgeon do rounds); I just wonder about my surgery. 0 -
Anesthesia makes me a real commedianne. lol When I woke up in recovery--there was one nurse on each side of me, holding my hands. I felt like i was in shock and i said to them, "Is it time?" They said, "Time for what?" I said, "Time to go to surgery?" They said, "No mam. You're in recovery. Surgery is over!" lol and the following day after my surgery, I lightly touched my stomach and i said, "WHAT HAPPENED..MY STOMACH HAS GONE DOWN UP HERE.WHERE'S MY BIG TUMMY?" My mom laughed and said, "you know they took about 85% of that right?!" lol I was just so shocked.
I've had those moments of WTH did I do, but a few of my friends that have had the surgery said, "yeah, you'll go through that..but 6 months out, you'll be so happy you did it."0 -
I got sleeved on the 14th. I'm still pretty immobile because of back issues, but feel perkier everyday. I'm looking forward to the day I can walk around and stand up for a while like other people.0
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Hi, I'm David from the Twin Cities in Minnesota....USA.
I had my sleeve done on May 12, 2014.
I am doing fine, looking forward to moving on from the pureed foods to soft foods on June 10th.
Since I started with the bariatric group in St. Paul, MN I have lost nearly 55 pounds so far.
I follow their instructions as closely as possible and I have had very few problems.
I feel like I am getting better and have more energy every day that goes by.
Hope all is well with everyone, it's a beautiful day here in Minnesota...it's about time too!
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Hello Everyone!
I was sleeved on May 29, 2014. I am on the full-liquid diet at this point. I am eating sugar free popsicles, sugar-free,fat free pudding made with 1% and powdered milk mixed, strained "cream of" soups, no sugar added instant breakfast in 1%milk with powdered milk added (and protein powder), and cream of wheat. I don't have any problem at all with any of my eating or drinking and it kinda scares me. I am afraid I am able to eat/drink too much. Anyone else feeling like this?0 -
Sounds like everyone is doing well!! I got back to the doctor's on Monday and pray that he graduates me from full liquids to something else. Thinking of soup makes me gag. I have added some chopped deli turkey with mayo, a little tuna with mayo, 1 scrambled egg (add water to the egg to make it wet) and some peanut butter on a spoon as my protein lollipop. So far so good. Doc has not told me to keep track of anything but liquids.0
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Hello all,
I live in Houston and had my sleeve procedure on May 22, 2014. I am currently on my second week of soft foods and feel like I am doing well. I experienced a little bit of stall in weight loss once I started the soft foods. It was probably just my body adjusting, I lost 18 lbs. in the first 2 weeks. I went about 4 days with no weight loss at all, even with the minimal food that I am eating. I am doing great otherwise, still a little soreness but seems to be getting better everyday. Nice to meet everyone and looking forward to all the great advice and ideas this group has to share.
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Hi Lucyn70, nice to meet you.
It must be a great feeling to have your surgery over and be on the recovery stage. Having a few weeks behind you now the worst of the anxiety and pain are behind you. It sounds like you are doing great. I look forward to reading your posts and following your journey. :flowerforyou:0 -
hi may sleevers.
Finally had my post-op appt, almost 4 wks out from my surgery. I'm down 24 pounds. I'm not really disappointed, but I hoped for more. Everybody says these first months are most important, the time we lose the fastest, etc and I'm really worried the loss is going to slow down precipitously. One of my incisions has not healed well, so the nurse gave some help and bandaging to help it along. my BP was 89/56. I've been off the BP meds since about a week after surgery. My back was giving me somuch trouble yesterday, my daughter had to take me to the appointment and I was worried the whole time it would spasm. The nurse said I can take tylenol, and gave me more liquid lortab. I haven't had an aspirin or NSAID in months because I broke my foot last fall and NSAIDs interfere with bone healing. Even so, I'm getting a little depressed that my back is giving so much trouble. The nurse agreed to let me start in-home physical therapy again, so I'm happy about that. I'm afraid my back muscles are going to weaken too much just sitting around, but walking and standing are difficult because of the back and I'm worried what exercises I can do that won't strain my abdomen.
Okay, that's my cranky complaint for the week, I think. In general, I'm fine and discovring new foods like veggie burgers and tofu since I can't stomach chicken or anything other than a poached egg. I really like the veggie burgers. I even like the tofu. Fancy that!0 -
hi may sleevers.
Finally had my post-op appt, almost 4 wks out from my surgery. I'm down 24 pounds. I'm not really disappointed, but I hoped for more. Everybody says these first months are most important, the time we lose the fastest, etc and I'm really worried the loss is going to slow down precipitously. One of my incisions has not healed well, so the nurse gave some help and bandaging to help it along. my BP was 89/56. I've been off the BP meds since about a week after surgery. My back was giving me somuch trouble yesterday, my daughter had to take me to the appointment and I was worried the whole time it would spasm. The nurse said I can take tylenol, and gave me more liquid lortab. I haven't had an aspirin or NSAID in months because I broke my foot last fall and NSAIDs interfere with bone healing. Even so, I'm getting a little depressed that my back is giving so much trouble. The nurse agreed to let me start in-home physical therapy again, so I'm happy about that. I'm afraid my back muscles are going to weaken too much just sitting around, but walking and standing are difficult because of the back and I'm worried what exercises I can do that won't strain my abdomen.
Okay, that's my cranky complaint for the week, I think. In general, I'm fine and discovring new foods like veggie burgers and tofu since I can't stomach chicken or anything other than a poached egg. I really like the veggie burgers. I even like the tofu. Fancy that!
I haven't had my surgery yet but from what I hear from those that have, this is apart of the journey! High's and Low's but all in all SUCESS! Just know that you are on your way to a Healthier and Better YOU!0 -
I had my sleeve may 29th. I am now on full liquids, mostly doing shakes and soups with unflavored protein powder. I have tried trader joe's tomato and roasted peper, corn and roasted pepper, and my fav latin black bean. I can get in about 1/2 to 3/4 cup and mix in the organic Source whey protein powder 20 gm (2 scoops). My shakes are the source organic and the fit frappe 1/2 and 1/2. I haven't had any weight loss in week two
. but my clothes size 16 are fitting looser. My knee hasn't been hurting after walking too.
I started work monday and am sooo tired in the afternoons. I also had my first post op visit and labs, and everything looked ok.0 -
Way to go Ujj7. Sounds like you are doing great. It's nice for you to have two weeks of recovery behind you. :flowerforyou:0
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Hello all,
I live in Houston and had my sleeve procedure on May 22, 2014. I am currently on my second week of soft foods and feel like I am doing well. I experienced a little bit of stall in weight loss once I started the soft foods. It was probably just my body adjusting, I lost 18 lbs. in the first 2 weeks. I went about 4 days with no weight loss at all, even with the minimal food that I am eating. I am doing great otherwise, still a little soreness but seems to be getting better everyday. Nice to meet everyone and looking forward to all the great advice and ideas this group has to share.
Lucia
I'm in Houston as well. I'm still at a stall and I'm on regular foods. I'm still at 20lb lost but hoping it will get kicked in the butt with a little more walking.0 -
I had my sleeve may 29th. I am now on full liquids, mostly doing shakes and soups with unflavored protein powder. I have tried trader joe's tomato and roasted peper, corn and roasted pepper, and my fav latin black bean. I can get in about 1/2 to 3/4 cup and mix in the organic Source whey protein powder 20 gm (2 scoops). My shakes are the source organic and the fit frappe 1/2 and 1/2. I haven't had any weight loss in week two. but my clothes size 16 are fitting looser. My knee hasn't been hurting after walking too.
I started work monday and am sooo tired in the afternoons. I also had my first post op visit and labs, and everything looked ok.
I went back to work Tuesday and I am EXHAUSTED as well. I mean I go home, take my evening vitamins, eat something, sit around a little to drink a cup of water and then I crash! I have my post op next Thursday, the 19th.0 -
Hi all! I'm Trinity and I'm from Seaside, OR.
I had my sleeve done on the 14th of May and I have lost 20 lbs even since that day. I had hoped for more but I also know my body and it's not gonna go down without a fight lol so I will take what I can get.
I am also down 9 inches since surgery and I can actually see it in my face now.
I have been on a full diet since this past Wednesday and I am so relieved. I am still drinking shakes for breakfast; doing that just seems to make my day go better. I don't get as hungry or weak feeling as I do if I skip it. I am also keeping my carbs around 20 grams a day, I just feel better that way.
I have tried to exercise but I find that when I do that, all weight loss stops. For days. So I'm trying to just keep moving without doing a full fledged workout session, which is hard, because I like to workout lol.
It's nice to meet everyone here. I'm friends with some of you already I think but if I'm not your friend, feel free to send me a request!0 -
Oh Trinity if you can exercise, do so. It won't stall you. You're young and so fortunate because you can take such good advantage of this surgery. Everything I read indictes that those who can exercise early and often have the best long-term success. you have strong young muscles and bones. This is your chance to make them even stronger and you'll feel so much better in the meantime. All my best to you.0
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Hi there: My name is Ann Marie and I was sleeved on May 6, 2014. I'm doing well using myfitnesspal, but I could use a little more variety. I am meeting my protein goals, but very low on the caloric intake. I'd love to follow you all and see what everyone is doing as far as food is concerned. I can't believe I just realized to look in the message boards for help! Thanks.0
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Hi all, May 1 sleeve here, recovery has been really good and eating regular foods with protien being the mainstay of the diet. My NUT chewed me out today for not eating more...she said my losses will improve if I get to 1000 calories a day...Im about 750 cal a day now...that seems far off but Ill get there. Glad to see you all doing so well.
Cheers,
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i'm 2 wks and 5 days out now from sleeve on 5/29, my weight is moving slowly, but steadily, I think as i advance the consistency of the food, it stalls for a day or two then drops. I am walking and started back at pilates yesterday.
I'm getting lots of complements at work! Is anyone using the fitbit and want to connect?
So great to connect with all of you, I sent a few friend requests out.0 -
I was sleeved May 5th and have lost 50 pounds since surgery, I have been exercising 4 days a week doing about 4 miles of fast walking. I am still having a shake for breakfast and another mid day but am able to tolerate solid proteins as well. I think fish is easiest to digest and I've been finding stuff that I can and cannot tolerate. My diet is pretty much all protein at this point and I've been avoiding carbs like the plague. I think that as long as you are getting in as much exercise as possible the weight will continue to come off. I am extremely happy with my progress at this point and am starting to fully understand the saying that the sleeve is only a tool and not the magic cure. We can not expect that the sleeve alone will make the weight fall off, it definitely helps but it takes a lot of work and determination. I wish everyone nothing but the best and much success with your weight loss!! 0
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Hang in there Priceless. I am still on soft foods, start regular food on Friday. I have lost 6 more pounds since I stalled. It seems to have gotten a little slower coming off around 2 lbs at a time every few days or so. Increasing the exercise has helped me. I am back in the gym now, riding the bike and doing light weights.0
