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If "starvation mode" was real, starving kids in 3rd world countries, French models, or anorexics wouldn't weigh so little. Ask one of them if we 1st world tubbies are in starvation mode. Lol [emoji13] I personally think it's just another thing we try to convince ourselves of. If you have weight to lose, you will lose it. Google "is starvation mode real". There are some good articles. What IS real is your body needing either more calories to kick metabolism in gear again or your body trying to readjust to the weight lost by pausing a bit before it realizes you're not done and it has to let go more. I was on a 2 week stall (I'm pre surgery). I spent a weekend on vacation where I ate between 1700-2000 calories a day for 3 days. My normal caloric intake is from 1000-1200. I also didn't work out for 6 days when normally I was at the gym 4 days a week. The past 2 days after vacation, I put myself on a diet similar to my intended preop diet. Premier drink for breakfast and lunch and a sensible meal (protein and veg) for dinner. I've lost 6 pounds in the last 2 days. I just had to reset and retrick my body. HW: 328 (02/22/17) SW: TBD CW: 292

You'll get the same answer here as all of the other sites you have previously mentioned. Of course it can stretch. It's impossible to stretch. Blah blah blah... However I will point out that the only people I have personally worried about it stretching are the ones that do not follow the post op diet nor do they make a lifestyle change. In your opinion, what is more likely to happen: The pylorus (sleeve) or pouch opening (bypass) becoming weakened and letting more food through OR a surgically altered stomach with the stretchy (fundus) part removed being stretched out to previous volumes? If that still is not convincing enough, ask your surgeon point blank for the facts and to not use lay terms. If they say that it can be stretched, live your life with that as your motivation to eat right.

I have surgery on Monday 4/24. Good luck!!!

We (me and my co-workers) get so frustrated when they do that. Then when it doesn't work correctly they end up billing you again for a repeat. They do it to save money but it's not the best option for the patient. I've seen false positives and people under diagnosed.

Hi! Sleep tech here. Home sleep studies have been on the rise in the past few years. Its kind of like a preliminary screening. Our lab gives them out as some insurances don't want to pay for the in lab diagnostic test that is more accurate. Sometimes patients end up in the lab for their sleep study after a home sleep test because the results were inconclusive. It should not be hard for you to apply the equipment. An example would be a soft belt to go around your chest, a nasal cannula, and a probe that tapes to your finger. This should all be connected into a box type device. I hope I helped!

It may be that you aren't getting enough calories eating one meal a day. Also, you probably hit on something with the crackers... they have a lot of carbs and you need to keep your carbs low. Also, are you getting in enough protein? Try to get it up to 100 grams a day. And you need to be drinking over 64 ounces of liquids a day as well. Doing all of those things should get the scale moving. As far as the nausea goes, why don't you let your doctor know. I have dealt with constant nausea and I take Zofran (generic) for it and it does the trick. Then you won't have to eat the high-carb crackers.

Thanks so much for this reassurance

I asked my doctor in his practice where he saw the most long time success and he said the Roux and Y. He told me the accountability it puts in place with dumping if you are not eating right is a hard reminder it is in place. I needed that accountability. The Roux and Y is also reversible if you ever want to change. My docs patients also lost more weight on the Roux and Y too. I"m 3 days post surgery and operating fine. Down 11 lbs since surgery, walking a mile a day and getting out of the house. My only regret is not doing it earlier.

The body needs carbs to regain weight (insulin is a building hormone). White sugar actually gets adrenaline going, which is counter productive since adrenaline is a weight loss hormone. (Ever see a skinny sugar junkie? I have!) So, concentrate on complex carbs, healthy fats, proteins, and vitamins so the body has everything it needs to start building again. Exercise should be moderate cardio (30 minutes, 3 times a week) OR walking 3-5 miles per day. AND weight lifting 2-3 times a week. I have no way of knowing how many carbs y'all should aim for, as it just depends on your own metabolisms. A good general starting point is 150g/day. If that seems high.. well it has to be to get you gaining. If it seems low, then add 50g a day to what you are currently consuming. Increase the carbs by 50g/day each week until you stop losing weight.

I wish I had stayed off because this is the story of my life. I've been going hard, meeting my protein requirements and exceeding my water. I abstain from sf beverages and spread my protein throughout the day. I just find it so unfair that I've been near perfect while other people are seeing great losses.