March 2011 Sleevers
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Topic: RE: Home and Sleeved!!!
Welcome to the loser's bench!
Wow, you lost 25 pounds from a pre op diet? That's great. With my diet I only lost 3 pounds, but every diet is different. My Dr. was more focused on shrinking the liver rather than losing weight.
I am jealous of your post op diet though! I am on clear liquids with some skim milk and added protein foe the first 3 weeks. I hate having to wait so long for pureed food.
Don't let the water weight bother you. It's just from the IV fluid and you will lose it quickly now!
Congrats on a successful surgery! I'm looking forward to reading more on your progress!
Tracy
Wow, you lost 25 pounds from a pre op diet? That's great. With my diet I only lost 3 pounds, but every diet is different. My Dr. was more focused on shrinking the liver rather than losing weight.
I am jealous of your post op diet though! I am on clear liquids with some skim milk and added protein foe the first 3 weeks. I hate having to wait so long for pureed food.
Don't let the water weight bother you. It's just from the IV fluid and you will lose it quickly now!
Congrats on a successful surgery! I'm looking forward to reading more on your progress!
Tracy
Topic: RE: How are all our post-op March Sleevers??
Well I am Post Op day 11. I can't believe it has already been 11 days since my surgery! I am still having some pain off and on across the middle of my stomach where there is a line of incisions. It hurts to bend over so I try not too. I also have a hard time sleeping because of the discomfort in my tummy. But overall I think I am recovering well, considering everthing I had done during the past week and a half.
Let's see, I had VSG and my gall bladder removed, 3 root canals with crowns, 2 dental implants, and gum surgery. I had so much dental work done, my cheeks are still swollen and hurt.
Since March 3rd, I have lost 8 pounds. To be honest, I was expecting more because of my size. But I think that all the "work" I had done has slowed my lose a bit this first 2 weeks. I also felt like the broths I was eating in Tijuana were very salty, which could also be a problem.
I still don't feel physically hungry but the smell of foods makes me think I am hungry. However, just the thought of eating that food and what it would do to my tummy at this stage scares me enough to not want it.
I know I'm not getting enough water or protein. Yesterday I probably had the most "food" since surgery. I had:
1/2 a bottle of Muscle Milk
1/4 cup gelatin
12 oz Gatorade
3 cups water
My Dh has a Dr. appt with our PCP on Tuesday but my appt isn't until the 31st. I may try to get our dr to squeeze me in on Tuesday so I can talk to him about everything and get an appt with a nutritionist. I think seeing a nutritionist will be very helpful to me.
Tracy
Let's see, I had VSG and my gall bladder removed, 3 root canals with crowns, 2 dental implants, and gum surgery. I had so much dental work done, my cheeks are still swollen and hurt.
Since March 3rd, I have lost 8 pounds. To be honest, I was expecting more because of my size. But I think that all the "work" I had done has slowed my lose a bit this first 2 weeks. I also felt like the broths I was eating in Tijuana were very salty, which could also be a problem.
I still don't feel physically hungry but the smell of foods makes me think I am hungry. However, just the thought of eating that food and what it would do to my tummy at this stage scares me enough to not want it.
I know I'm not getting enough water or protein. Yesterday I probably had the most "food" since surgery. I had:
1/2 a bottle of Muscle Milk
1/4 cup gelatin
12 oz Gatorade
3 cups water
My Dh has a Dr. appt with our PCP on Tuesday but my appt isn't until the 31st. I may try to get our dr to squeeze me in on Tuesday so I can talk to him about everything and get an appt with a nutritionist. I think seeing a nutritionist will be very helpful to me.
Tracy
Topic: RE: Introductions
It's great to see so many March Sleevers! Some of you have already had your surgery, let us know how you are doing!
Tracy
Tracy
Topic: RE: Surgery Dates
Hey everyone!
Sorry it has taken me a while to update the dates. The last few days have been hectic for me. I have gptten everyone on the list now. Welcome to all of the new people to our group, I am looking forward to learning more about you all!
Tracy
Sorry it has taken me a while to update the dates. The last few days have been hectic for me. I have gptten everyone on the list now. Welcome to all of the new people to our group, I am looking forward to learning more about you all!
Tracy
Topic: RE: Where are cathimajig & Tarain
I'm here! I have just been busy. Wednesday was my last day in Tijuana, Thursday I travelled home, Friday I had to do some work with my DH, and todayI am finally able to rest a bit.
The last few days were exhausting so I didn't do much on the internet. I am trying to catch up on the posts today.
Thanks for asking about me! That's so sweet!
Tracy
The last few days were exhausting so I didn't do much on the internet. I am trying to catch up on the posts today.
Thanks for asking about me! That's so sweet!
Tracy
Topic: Where are cathimajig & Tarain
Been thinking of the two of you! Are you out there? How are you?? Just hoping everything is well with the two of you! 
My journey: http://abowlfullofjelly.blogspot.com/ w/ March 2011 Sleevers List
"Sleeve Santa Sleeve!"
HW: 309 ~ PreOpW: 306 ~ SW: 293 ~ CW: 184
"Sleeve Santa Sleeve!"
HW: 309 ~ PreOpW: 306 ~ SW: 293 ~ CW: 184
Topic: RE: Home and Sleeved!!!
Yay! You made it to the bench! Congrats on getting your sleeve Mary! Keep us posted as to how things are going for you!
My journey: http://abowlfullofjelly.blogspot.com/ w/ March 2011 Sleevers List
"Sleeve Santa Sleeve!"
HW: 309 ~ PreOpW: 306 ~ SW: 293 ~ CW: 184
"Sleeve Santa Sleeve!"
HW: 309 ~ PreOpW: 306 ~ SW: 293 ~ CW: 184
Topic: RE: Surgery Dates
I'm scheduled for March 14th. Please add me to the list. Thanks everyone!!!!
Topic: RE: How are all our post-op March Sleevers??
First month since VSG 33 2nd 14 lbs 3rd12lbs 4th10lbs 5th10lbs 6th 9lbs 7th 13lbs 8th 13 lbs 9th 2 10th 6 11th bounced 175-180 12th bounced 13th 2 lb cw(164)
Hi all Got home today! I have a wonderful Hubby!! I won't lie it hurt when I woke up burt not hell.I was in recovery for 6 hours due to my room was not ready! Horibble bed but when they finally got me in the bariatric bed which was soft and wonderful I was thankful. My tummy bye my belly button was very sore not really pain.The nurse made a comment that I didn't usae much morphine.No cather here I had rquested not to have one when I woke up he said no problem.Lot easier to walk I think without that thing which I did every 2 hours. Doing great gor home about 2 on 2/11/11.Going for a walk now .ASny questions just ask!!!!
First month since VSG 33 2nd 14 lbs 3rd12lbs 4th10lbs 5th10lbs 6th 9lbs 7th 13lbs 8th 13 lbs 9th 2 10th 6 11th bounced 175-180 12th bounced 13th 2 lb cw(164)
Topic: RE: Introductions
Hey March Sleevers! New here...
I think Im going to call my sleeve surgery date my Rebirthday! I was sleeved on Monday, March 7th.
5 days post-op.
My name is Linda M. and Im from NJ. I returned to my dr. Dr.Nicholas Bertha originally for the Bypass. He knew me and suggested the sleeve. He put in my lapband March 2004 and removed it Feb 2008. I really only decided I needed to do this after several more attempts at Jenny Craig. I looked at my pics from my sons wedding in Aug. for which I lost 22lbs. and said..look how old I look. I will never make it at this rate to stay alive for my grandchildren.. and for myself of course. I was tired of looking at myself in the mirror at Curves hopping up and down.
..and not losing a thing. BTW I regained the 22lbs.
My kids were totally against it..."Diet and Exercise Mom...Why do you want to mutilate yourself?"
I told them my father had most of his stomach removed in the 50s for his ulcer. And there is stomach and colon cancer in my family.
So, I did this....Had my first trip to CVS and Pathmark today; Weird feeling.
..also felt like I needed to hold on to the cart. Feel better tonight after I ate.. Sitting here drinking my water...
Wont get on the scale till I see the doc next Wed....I wish all pre and post sleevers the best of luck and God Bless you all! We will get thru this!
Linda M. from Jersey...........
I think Im going to call my sleeve surgery date my Rebirthday! I was sleeved on Monday, March 7th.
5 days post-op.
My name is Linda M. and Im from NJ. I returned to my dr. Dr.Nicholas Bertha originally for the Bypass. He knew me and suggested the sleeve. He put in my lapband March 2004 and removed it Feb 2008. I really only decided I needed to do this after several more attempts at Jenny Craig. I looked at my pics from my sons wedding in Aug. for which I lost 22lbs. and said..look how old I look. I will never make it at this rate to stay alive for my grandchildren.. and for myself of course. I was tired of looking at myself in the mirror at Curves hopping up and down.
..and not losing a thing. BTW I regained the 22lbs. My kids were totally against it..."Diet and Exercise Mom...Why do you want to mutilate yourself?"
I told them my father had most of his stomach removed in the 50s for his ulcer. And there is stomach and colon cancer in my family.
So, I did this....Had my first trip to CVS and Pathmark today; Weird feeling.
..also felt like I needed to hold on to the cart. Feel better tonight after I ate.. Sitting here drinking my water...Wont get on the scale till I see the doc next Wed....I wish all pre and post sleevers the best of luck and God Bless you all! We will get thru this!
Linda M. from Jersey...........
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