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I wish I had done this years ago. It was a perfect fit for me. I have never been a snacker only a binge eater, my brother had gastric sleeve two weeks before I did and he lost about 30 lbs right away but has struggled ever since because he is a snacker eating often and also drinking calories. If you are a snacker and can't deal with that than gastric sleeve is not for you. I am happy with not having a great deal of loose skin, but I do have some in my lower belly and groin area. Gonna have that skin removed. Skin over my back and arms and legs is just a little loose but not sagging like my lower belly, but I think I am one of the lucky ones with that.,

Looking good

Same here....mine is tomorrow...1pm...wishing you all well! Sent from my VS987 using BariatricPal mobile app

I put myself on a schedule for my meals, water and vitamin intake. Sometimes I'll add a snack between the times I eat dinner and lunch. I even prepare my meals the day before so I don't have to worry about what I'm making the next day. I just don't prepare breakfast ahead of time. I like my breakfast fresh off the stove. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 176 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

This is coming from someone who has a lap band since the end of 2006. I originally tried to have an RNY at the time the insurance denied it. I have never had real success with my band, lost 40 lbs and that's it. I throw up a lot. I'm now about 25 lbs more then when I had surgery. I wasn't the best patient had a lot of traumatic things after the band happen but regardless I always feel hungry. I'm now in the process of trying to get approved for the RNY. If I could go back I wouldn't of gotten the band I wish I would of fought for the other surgery. But I was only 23. I recently went to my group nutrition meeting their were two other prior lap bands and we were all still obese and having revisions done.

Hello again! Evidently, I used old info regarding Medicare's stance on laparoscopic vertical sleeve surgery; Medicare actually updated the National Coverage Determination to include LVSG on 6/27/12, so it would appear that all Medicare contractors will cover the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

Thank you both... I'm guessing it's just one of those couple of days where I feel like a bottomless pit. I noticed I'm able to take in a bigger volume of water too. I won't stress it and just make good choices and eat more often if I need to

Check with your nutritionist (NUT) to be sure. My NUT said 80 grams of protein and 64 oz or more of water a day. Tough to do with nausea, pain, and lack of appetite. My point is, along your recovery journey, check with your medical provider first. They have lots of experience and tons of sound ideas for you to try. They can encourage you and put your mind at ease. I like this forum for shared experiences but caution people from providing medical or diet advice. PS i am with you on being sick of protein shakes. Gag! Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm 3 weeks post-op today. Down 22 lbs. determined to only weigh on Tuesday and Fridays only. I think the key is to get in appropriate amount of water and protein. I also am spending some time on the treadmill throughout the day. Good job and good luck!

I'm 2+ years out (26 months since surgery), so take my words and utilize them as you wish. My weight loss phase was painfully slow. It took me 18 months to lose 100 pounds. Nonetheless, I maintain my weight loss without tracking, dieting, counting, measuring, or restricting. I weigh 118 pounds and maintain on 2000+ calories daily, although I don't really track it. I'm also hypothyroid and insulin-resistant, but daily exercise has kept my metabolic rate boosted. Here's the real deal...most of us weren't able to adhere to diets for the long haul prior to surgery, so why live like that after bariatric surgery? Dieting, counting calories, measuring food, tracking, and restricting intake are all aspects of the dieters' mentality that I refuse to partake in. I am not on a diet. I eat freely, but stick mainly to lean protein because it is difficult to overeat protein regardless of your lack of restriction. We can eat 25 slices of toast (2500 calories) and never feel any restriction, or eat 2 chicken breasts (275 calories) and feel stuffed. It's all about wise choices at this point in the game. My restriction has also lessened with the passage of time. I can eat 2 fast food double cheeseburgers in one sitting even though I choose not to. I can eat 2 extra large slices of pizza in one sitting even though I choose not to. The type of food we place in our mouths matters far more than the size of our sleeves or pouches. Sliders, a.k.a. slurry foods (crackers, pretzels, popcorn, chips, bread, cookies) are the root of most peoples' regain problems. These foods turn into a liquid slurry in our digestive systems and you'll never feel full, so you can eat unlimited quantities of them. If you eat sliders, tread carefully and don't fall off the cliff. You'll notice nobody ever says, "I am regaining after eating 100 grams of protein each day. I eat chicken thighs, steak, ground turkey, and hard-boiled eggs, but the weight gain won't stop." Protein has a high thermic effect; our bodies burn considerable calories digesting animal-based proteins. Many of those who regain started incorporating slider foods into their diets. Unfortunately, sliders promote rapid weight gain since they 'slide' past the stomach into the intestines where the calories are stored as fat. Good luck to you. Let me know if you have any specific questions.