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Ok i'm just about 3 months out and I can maybe get in 30 oz of fluids a day! that is everything including my half cafe in the morning and whatever else i drink all day! I can take almost normal sips, but it is too darn cold to want to drink water, and I cannot drink coffee all day, I will be up all night even with decaf and the twins! So, what do I do! I miss my between the band/sleeve days when I could chug a lug like a drunk sailor! down those 24 oz bottles of waters in 2 gulps! now if i take too big a sip i'm in pain for like 20 minutes and crying! will i ever be able to drink normal again??? Patti

SN............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.........Lbs to Goal Cwalker..........250.................180..............170..............10 Ibejjo...............249..................249............229................20 Juliarh.............230..................230..............215...........15 Kimmes............239..................222..............200............22 Kgremmy.........225.................210..............199..............11 LeslieH...........212..................212.............199..............13 LilMissDiva.......235..................235.............220..............15 Mommy2Girls....275.................240..............228..............12 Moni luv..........190.................190..............178..............12 MRSKOUBIK....317..................283.............267..............16 pattimomof3nj..203.4..............167.1..........155...............12.1 Sailorgirl...........240.................220..............200..............20 Sleeve 4 me...166..................166.............154..............12 Yolanda240.....236.................203..............170..............33

SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Avilda .................270.............196..............184............12 (12-9-10 191 down 5) Back on track!!! BlackBerryJuice...........208...........155...........155..............0 (Dec. 19th goal - reached a week early!!!!) Brendasgonnalose 335......244.............235............4 ( 12-20-10 239 down 3) Chilo1.............216...................169..............154................15 (down to 160- so back to original goal of 154!!!)) Dansha...........220..................220...............195................25;) DJackson........246.................230...............220................10 Filosophia Scandinavia...205...205.............187...............17 (Will be sleeved on the 30th November) Fit ..................290.................250.8..............235.8............15 GayleSBennett ....232.................201................189...............11 Good Luck everyone! =) Juliarh............303.6.................230..............225................5 (not bad) Kgremmy........225..................221..............199................22 (being sleeved 12/14/10) Labrys............238..................208.................193...............15 Laylasmojo......242.................200.6.............185.............15.6 LilMissDiva........247...............236.............226.8..........9.2 Lisalu..............210..................137..............130.................7 livelovelaugh....236..................216................196...............20 Maddie............257.................167................147................20 merieri............240..................206...............190................16 Mini-Me...........203...................126.6..............125.............1.6 (Getting Better!) Mommy2Girls....275..................256.............240...............16 - GOAL REACHED! mp8btpc.........199...................160...............145...............15 pattimomof3NJ.....203.4..........167.1............170...............-2.9 BELOW GOAL!!! Pumpkin97....220...................150...............143...............7 (this is my goal for Jan 1 2011) Sleeve 4 me ...204...................166..............164..............2 Stacy160.........258..................174...............148...............16 StaySea........299...................299.................275.............24 twoboysandagirl..226..........212................199..............13( made goal 8 days post op) NEW GOAL 185 FlyGirl...........260.................227.................219...............8 LeslieH.......212.............212............ 200..........12 Ok that is my official last weigh in of the year!! I made my goal plus a few extra!!!! I'm so excited to see what the new year has in store for all of us!! Keep up all of the great work all, and keep on the losing side of the scale!!! Patti

OMG! I just checked my BMI and for the first time in a very very very long time I'm just Overweight! That is such a FREAKING miracle! I cannot believe it. Me just OVERWEIGHT!!!!! Ok back to your regularly scheduled reading!! thanks, Patti

Thanks, I made my goal 170 and I never in a million years thought i would make it let alone get below it. I am now at my lowest 'band' weight. This sleeve is blowing my mind every day, all i can say is WOW! WE are all doing wonderful and will make all of our goals sooner or later! it is amazing what this little tool can do for us!!! Have a Happy & Safe Holiday Season!!! Patti

SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Avilda .................270.............196..............184............12 (12-9-10 191 down 5) Back on track!!! BlackBerryJuice...........208...........155...........155..............0 (Dec. 19th goal - reached a week early!!!!) Brendasgonnalose 335......244.............235............4 ( 12-20-10 239 down 3) Chilo1.............216...................169..............154................15 (down to 160- so back to original goal of 154!!!)) Dansha...........220..................220...............195................25;) DJackson........246.................230...............220................10 Filosophia Scandinavia...205...205.............187...............17 (Will be sleeved on the 30th November) Fit ..................290.................250.8..............235.8............15 GayleSBennett ....232.................201................189...............11 Good Luck everyone! =) Juliarh............303.6.................236.6..............225................11.6 Kgremmy........225..................221..............199................22 (being sleeved 12/14/10) Labrys............238..................208.................193...............15 Laylasmojo......242.................200.6.............185.............15.6 LilMissDiva........247...............237.............226.8..........10.2 Lisalu..............210..................137..............130.................7 livelovelaugh....236..................216................196...............20 Maddie............257.................167................147................20 merieri............240..................206...............190................16 Mini-Me...........203...................130.4..............125.............5.4 (Decided to be "real" and put the real number for today. Still discouraged, but not giving up!) Mommy2Girls....275..................256.............240...............16 mp8btpc.........199...................160...............145...............15 pattimomof3NJ.....203.4..........168.1............170...............-1.9 BELOW GOAL!!! Pumpkin97....220...................150...............143...............7 (this is my goal for Jan 1 2011) Sleeve 4 me ...204...................167..............164..............3 Stacy160.........258..................174...............148...............16 StaySea........299...................299.................275.............24 twoboysandagirl..226..........212................199..............13( made goal 8 days post op) NEW GOAL 185

Hey there, I'm in central NJ but I had my sleeve in MX! I used to have a band that was fond by a surgeon here in NJm, but never really went to his support group. I really get more out of the online groups. I would be more than happy to get an email group or coffee/meet up going in central NJ with you! I'm 9 weeks out now and still learning the sleeve ropes! Patti

SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Avilda .................270.............196..............184............12 (12-9-10 191 down 5) Back on track!!! BlackBerryJuice...........208...........155...........155..............0 (Dec. 19th goal - reached a week early!!!!) Brendasgonnalose 335......244.............235............9 ( 12-2-10 241 down 3) Chilo1.............216...................169..............154................15 (down to 160- so back to original goal of 154!!!)) Dansha...........220..................220...............195................25;) DJackson........246.................236...............220................16 Filosophia Scandinavia...205...205.............187...............17 (Will be sleeved on the 30th November) Fit ..................290.................250.8..............235.8............15 GayleSBennett ....232.................201................189...............11 Good Luck everyone! =) Juliarh............303.6.................236.6..............225................11.6 Kgremmy........225..................221..............199................22 (being sleeved 12/14/10) Labrys............238..................208.................193...............15 Laylasmojo......242.................200.6.............185.............15.6 LilMissDiva........247...............237.............226.8..........10.2 Lisalu..............210..................137..............130.................7 livelovelaugh....236..................216................196...............20 Maddie............257.................167................147................20 merieri............240..................206...............190................16 Mini-Me...........203...................126..............125.............1.0 Mommy2Girls....275..................256.............240...............16 mp8btpc.........199...................160...............145...............15 pattimomof3NJ.....203.4..........171.7............170...............1.3 to go (start NY on an even number!) Pumpkin97....220...................150...............143...............7 (this is my goal for Jan 1 2011) Sleeve 4 me ...204...................170..............164...............6 Stacy160.........258..................174...............148...............16 StaySea........299...................299.................275.............24 twoboysandagirl..226..........212................199..............13( made goal 8 days post op) NEW GOAL 185

OK, i think i figured it out! haven't been taking my vitamins! so i took a B12 subling, and about an hour or two later the tingling went away! so i guess i'm not getting enough meat or somthing through food like i did when i had my band. the only thing i was lacking then was D. so I will totally start taking all my vites again NOW!!! thanks so much for all of your replies! Patti

Hey Bryn, How far out do you have to be to eats grapefruits and oranges? I am so wanting some citrus fruit now, couldn't eat it with the band, and my 12 week break i was downing at least 2 a day! thanks, patti

I totally agree Tiffy, you are an amazing source of straight up information, with NO BS!!! Thanks for all you do here!!!

I can tell you this.... i was sleeved 8 weeks ago. I have had in the past 8 weeks a SIL who committed suicide, a family friend that died of sorosis age 44, and my MIL just had her kidney removed due to cancer. Before surgery, I would have eaten my way through all of that and then some. NOW... I didn't even think of eating, i was there for my family and friends and food was the last thing on my mind. You just kind of forget...when I got the urge to chow down on ice cream the night my SIL died, I had a big glass of Water and a Xanax, and I was fine! granted, I did have my Protein shakes to get me through, but really with that much going on and I wasn't turning to food, was the true test of my sleeve!!! I LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!! Patti

SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Avilda .................270.............196..............184............12 (12-2-10 193 down 3) BlackBerryJuice...........208...........160...........155..............5 (Dec. 19 goal - Dec. 7 156 - only 1 to go!) Brendasgonnalose 335......244.............235............9 ( 12-2-10 241 down 3) Chilo1.............216...................169..............154................15 Dansha...........220..................220...............195................25;) DJackson........246.................236...............220................16 Filosophia Scandinavia...205...205.............187...............17 (Will be sleeved on the 30th November) Fit ..................290.................250.8..............235.8............15 GayleSBennett ....232.................201................189...............11 Good Luck everyone! =) Juliarh............303.6.................236.6..............225................11.6 Kgremmy........225..................221..............199................22 (being sleeved 12/14/10) Labrys............238..................208.................193...............15 Laylasmojo......242.................200.6.............185.............15.6 LilMissDiva........247...............237.............226.8..........10.2 Lisalu..............210..................137..............130.................7 livelovelaugh....236..................216................196...............20 Maddie............257.................167................147................20 merieri............240..................206...............190................16 Mini-Me...........203...................126..............125.............1.0 Mommy2Girls....275..................256.............240...............16 mp8btpc.........199...................160...............145...............15 pattimomof3NJ.....203.4..........175.3............170...............5.3 to go! (start NY on an even number!) Pumpkin97....220...................150...............143...............7 (this is my goal for Jan 1 2011) Sleeve 4 me ...204...................171..............164...............7 Stacy160.........258..................174...............148...............16 StaySea........299...................299.................275.............24 twoboysandagirl..226..........212................199..............13(being sleeved 12/6)

Hi, I had my band for over 2 years, and it was out for 12 weeks before I could get my sleeve. No issues, the 12 week wait was to let my stomach go back to it's normal thickness all over, including where the band was! I did not have any issues after my sleeve, but i am only 7 1/2 weeks out now, i do not foresee any issues going forward. I think if you choose the right surgeon to do the revision, you shouldn't have any trouble. Maybe your Dr is apprehensive about doing a revision! Just a thought! Patti

Hi, I am just 7 weeks out, but am facing a bit of a HUGE problem. Since Thanksgiving, I cannot stop eating CARBS in any form. I have even gone so far as to eat the Soup crackers from the Cafe at work for a snack. I am so hoping that someone can help me rid myself of these horrible cravings and needs. Oh and I am also due for my time of month any day now! chocolate is another thing that I have been craving. PLEASE someone have something that can help me!!! Patti

I take Pristiq, and for a week after surgery, my PCP gave me capsule form of something else to dissolve in Water. let me tell you, i would have been better off getting nuts for the week. That crap was so nasty it made me gag. I called my surgeon and told him what was going on, he said to just try the Pristiq and wait about a half hour to see if i had any pain. I did not so I was good to go. Probably could have cut them in half for the days right after surgery. I was able to take Synthroid with no problems from when took my first sip of water! HTH, Patti

I had my revision from band to sleeve on 10/15 with Dr Aceves! I am a little late posting my 1 month stats, but they are so incredible i had to share! I have lost a total of 17.75 inches over all, 8 in my waist alone! And 24.6 pounds. Would like to see the weight drop quicker, but hey, it didn't come off this fast with my band! and it is still going down!!! i am so amazed at how i feel right now, I have energy and can eat pretty much any solid that i try. I did have one bad experience with Gyro meat, but I'll try again in a few months! I totally love that I am never hungry and a cheese stick fills me up! I would do this all over again in a hot second!!! thanks for reading, Patti

Hi, I am 5 weeks out, and was at my SIL funeral on Saturday. Very sad, and I really needed a drink. I ordered a vodka and lemon aid, and was able to drink maybe half before i was totally buzzed. I would say that my tolerance is very affected now, where prior to surgery even with my band i could drink 3 or 4 and feel fine. Could also be that i am not able to eat that much yet! But I will not be drinking again for some time, Xanax will get me through my trouble time now! Patti

i just started getting them as well. i still get my sneeze as my full signal, even when i am drinking too fast! but the hic cups started the other night. and talk about tummy rumbles, was at a funeral on Saturday, and my tummy was making so much noise, the people around me were looking at me. My hubby told me he could here it at the other end of the pew! Not that is BAD!!!! patti

OMG! that same thing happened to me last week! Only it was for 1 hour straight! I was having chills and shakes as well. But could not get up for an hour! Not even sure what i ate as i'm still on mushies and eat the same thing everyday! the next morning, I was down 3 pounds! there is some good to come out!!! Patti

I think you are doing wonderful Shannon. You really just need to stop beating yourself up. Remember Why you got this surgery, was it so you can be healthy and watch your child grow up? To be at your child's wedding? To get on teh floor and play cars with your child? to ride bikes? There was A REASON! You didn't just get 80% of your stomach removed for the hell of it! Focus on changing one thing at a time, switch your coffee to half caffeine, then start to do decaf a little at a time. That was my crutch, as long as i had coffee i didn't eat! Well, i'm not coffee free, but I'm down to one cup of half cafe a day, and I'm good. If you NEED the caffeine, try Click Protein shakes, they have double espresso, and 15 gm of protein. That will help your hunger. For your bread fix, try crackers, or tortillas. But really, only try to change one thing at a time. Make sure you get your Water in, that will help curb your cravings. there are so many things that you CAN do, try focusing on those. there is a book that i have on audio, The Beck diet Solution. Dr Beck suggests small behavior changes to get you through your challenges. I have one that i have on a card taped to my monitor that says: " NO EXCUSES: Just because I want to eat, doesn't mean I SHOULD!" that is so powerful to read everyday. I am here if you want some more information about the book or anything else. Good luck in your journey! Patti

Hi, I'm also a band to sleever! I had my band removed after 2 1/2 years on July 8, 2010. I was told to wait 12 weeks for my tummy to get back to normal, it would make the sleeve much easier. I had my sleeve done on Oct 15 by Dr Aceves. It went so smooth, that i really did not think he did the surgery, until i took a big gulp of water! If you call Nina, she will also tell you that the 12 weeks is an ideal wait time, less complications. Also Dr A will only charge you what a virgin patient gets charged if you wait! For me the wait wasn't that bad, but my bad habits started creeping back in at the end. i started drinking regular soda again, and eating sandwiches, and lots of bread! I didn't gain any weight, but still, it was hard to break the soda habit again! Good luck with your journey! This forum is awesome and lots of great info!! Patti

I'm in!!! SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Chilo1.............216...................169..............154................15 Dansha...........220..................220...............195..............25;) DJackson........246...................246...............220..............26 Fit ..................290.................250.8..............235.8............15 Juliarh............303.6.................247..............225...............22 Kgremmy........225...................221..............199...............22 (being sleeved 12/14/10) Laylasmojo......242.................200.6..............185..............15.6 LilMissDiva........247..................247..............226................21 Lisalu..............210..................137..............130................7 Maddie............257.................167................147...............20 merieri............240..................206...............190...............16 Mini-Me...........203...................133..............125................8 Sleeve 4 me ...204...................177..............164...............13 lbs.-Goal for start of New Year Stacy160.........258..................174...............148..............16 pattimomof3NJ.....203.4...............183.4.............170.............13.4 (start NY on an even number!)

thank you Donnie, I will be sure to look for it when i next go to the store!! Patti

What is this new Metimucil product? Think i need to check it out!!! thanks, patti