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Just wondering how many pounds people have lost. I’m not losing as fast as I thought I would. Down 61lbs and 3 sizes in jeans. Just wondering if I’m way behind or not. I know everyone is different but just curious.

Thank you! I am trying to think like that. And yes I am strong I just need to keep looking forward. There is so much I want to do and I am fairly young still in my 30's so I am ready to get it now. I just don't want to chicken out.

My insurance company had the same requirement, but I was unable to fulfill it since I had not visited any doctors offices or clinics in the three preceding years (I was uninsured from 2010 to 2014). I provided self-reported weights to fill in the gaps and this sufficed enough for the insurance company to approve payment for the sleeve.

If it was too dangerous for them to perform the surgery, they likely would not. Lose what you can preoperatively but this is a surgery that was intended originally for the morbidly obese. My surgeon has performed on patients over 400 pounds many times. I think all of us are nervous a bit pre-op no matter what our starting weights are.

Thanks for the update! Have fun on your vacation! Does it make you feel fun and happy like Rainbow Brite?

Thanks for this recipe!! I’m still pre op but I’ll try it now LOL sounds YUMMY!

I realize this is an old topic but it’s came up for me when I was searching for calcium info. I just read that calcium carbonate doesn’t work as well post bariatric surgery because it can block some of the absorption of vitamin b (because of our low stomach acid production). Just wanted to add that for anyone else who comes across this question wanting to know!

Mine is just starting at 8 weeks out and isn't too bad yet. It's part of the journey. My surgeon and RD say to get your protein in - it's the best bet to minimize the loss. But it is temporary!

Bariatric Advantage has a chewable multivitamin that reminds me of a starburst. This one didn't upset my stomach. https://www.bariatricadvantage.com/multivitamin_chewy_bite

I'm not sure if this is "scientific evidence" but I accidentally bought calcium carbonate via on-line bariatric surgery website. After enjoying the scruptious chocolate covered caramel chews (3X a day) for about a month, I noticed my hip bones starting to give me trouble (I'm not a spring chicken -- 52, but now I'm the new 32 after my sleeve! But my bones are still 52!) I checked the ingredients to see if maybe they were the "wrong" calcium supplements-- lo and behold they were not calcium citrate! Boo hoo! I am now taking 12 Citricell minis a day (4 with each meal). They are smaller so go down easy, but boy I miss those caramel chews! (They also had 30 calories each, so I think they contributed to my "stall" at that time as well! My hip bone no longer aches, so I think that the calcium absorption may have been affected as well.) Hope this helps!