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I just as my sleeve on 4/25/11 and I don't knowhow many carbs I should be having. Did your doctor tell you how many carbs daily and the amount of calories you should be consuming?

Hi, I was sleeved 4/25/11 and will be starting my 4th week post op on Tuesday. In my 3rd week, I had mashed potatoes, pureed butter Beans, grits. Alot of carbs but it was all I could think of. I was tired of the liquids. Also, I just purchased the protein power/UNJURY, flavor chocolate Splendor and it tastes marvelous. You should try it. I drink mine with Lactaid--100% fat free milk

I began seriously considering bariatric surgery in January2011. My husband and I went to an informational meeting with the surgeon I was considering using. Initially I was thinking lap-band but after this meeting, I quickly changed to vertical sleeve gastrectomy because you won't lose as much "excess" weight with the band as you will with the sleeve. Also, there is no foreign object (band) left in your body. So, the decision was made to do vertical sleeve. My husband was skeptical until we attended the meeting. Afterwards he was convinced and very supportive. My surgeon's office, Dr. Richard Shimer, sent the request to my insurance company (United Healthcare) to see if it would be covered. I did not have any co-morbidities and my BMI was 35.7 therefore they denied coverage. I appealed it but lstt again!! I knew I wanted to have the sleeve whether my insurance paid for it or not.... All pre-op testing was complete and my surgery was scheduled for 4/25/11. I was so excited but not nervous at all! I am now I am 11 days post op today and have lost 14.5 pounds as of today. I've never lost 14 pounds in my life!!! I am thrilled. I am feeling a little more comfortable in my clothes that were too tight before surgery. I am on full liquids. I am wondering at the point, how many meals are you having each day? I have read 3 per day and 6 per day. a little confused