Living with a new Sleever

You all know my husband Shrinking Nerd was sleeved by Dr. C on November 15. So he is a little shy of four weeks and is generally doing well though Dr. thinks he needs to get more fluid.

Here are some observations from a "senior" sleever:

I haven't had to make dinner for anyone but myself in a month!   Its great.  I like to have a glass of wed wine when I get home and make my own little dinner later. So I do stuff like cook a small steak that last three days and microwave two brussel sprouts.

I am reminded of the horror of protein drinks.  Hubby has found some he likes pretty well but also some awful ones. I thought they were all awful. Even so, once in awhile I still do one if I need a protein boost.

Its amazing how fast the weight goes for some people (i.e. men) early on. Not sure of how much he has lost post op but Dr. said he could be down 90 lbs in 90 days. Hubby is exercising more than I did. I really should do this too.

The new clothing needs have begun. All hubby's stuff is baggy. He ordered some new 2x things from the big and tall catalog. I think he is gonna be out of that  catalog soon. I think is will be a new awakening to hubby that he will soon be able to go into most any store and buy stuff off the rack. He hates to shop so it will probably be me doing this.

BP meds are on the way out. What he takes is a diuretic type and with the dehydration issue (not major but needs to be addressed) so Dr. says quit them and monitor. Yay - a health benefit already.

Observing the early stages of hubby's journey reminds me of my own. Helps me stay committed to the lifestyle at a time when it seems cookies are in my face everywhere I go.

BTW, my sleeved brother is now down to 215 from a high of about 350.

Sleeve rocks in so many ways.

Diane

Thanks so much for the update Diane, we really appreciate it.  It is great to hear how everyone is doing, and your perspecitve on things.

Happy Holidays to all 3 of you Sleevers... 

Big hugs,

Cindy

Great...Glad to hear that the sleeve is serving your family well.

I'm so happy for you guys.

Awesome Diane !!  Thanks for sharing !!

 
I think there is an NSV for both of you here......

Diane....It's probably been a long time (if ever) that your hubs eats less than you !!!!

Sounds like everything is going great!

frisco

Hey, never thought of that! Its true.   Diane

 So great! It's wonderful that he has you to be there for him. 

Such great news!!! The sleeve is truly a gift.

gail

This is great, Diane!!

Lizanne

Hi Diane!
Great news for your Husband and for you! I can imagine your Christmas dinner at your house and seeing trays of meat and 3 brussel sprouts...lol!

My Husband had always been very skinny. He's been eating more lately and put on some weight. He saw himself in a picture from Saturday and was PO'd because he thinks he looks fat. Him and I talked on Sunday about a few minor changes he has to make to drop the excess pounds. I love him no matter what, but he's not happy. I made cookies for the holidays yesterday.
They immediately went in the freezer till the kids come for the weekend! =)

Heidi