DrmBig4Evr

I agree to maintain at the weight, probably 1000 would be realistic. Yes, Dani was correct I meant a reduction of 500 calories per day will allow for 1 lb per week. lol! Then remember muscle adds a little weight but burns calories!!!

In my doctors words, "you can trip and fall and injure your insicisions, but take it easy" I would take it light for a few days and see how you feel, if you need to call the doc, go ahead, thats what they are there for!

I will use a good pillow and (this sounds bad), but I have one of those belts for belly weight loss which is pretty much an abdominal binder. I will be taking it off frequently as it doesn't breathe as well as a regular one and will keep it away from the upper incisions.

A mix of both is best. Muscle building allows your body to burn more calories and it helps with skin elasticity (drink lots of water too). If you are within 15 days post op do what your doc says. My doctors rule of thumb is less than 15 lbs for 15 days. So in addition to cardio I will be doing exercises with lower weights, higher reps.

That calorie intake seems high. If you want to lose weight rule of thumb is 500 calories less per day either reduced by exercise or through reduced intake per 1 lb per week. I hope that helps! Good luck!

who said sex? just a payment to be eye candy for their arm

I'm scared about this part as I have boys who need to eat...and boy do they eat, but I don't have anyone to go the store for me!

lol, I just wrote about this! I agree, it hurts...major migraines!!! Sugar withdrawl!

The probably end up at part is what to focus on. My doctor put it to me like this...I'll probably get down really low around 125, after 5 years statistics say that I'll average out and gain some weight back due to life long habits so I'll end up at 150. I can't answer the second question, sorry.

It might be a typo, stay positive and don't get discouraged! Call first thing Monday, I'm sure it will work out, no need to stress unnecessarily!

Ok, so I've dieted a million times and I know to expect headaches, BUT this is crazy. I was on Phentermine and knew when my surgery was scheduled I'd have to stop taking it so I stopped about a month ago and of course headaches followed that. Now I am on a low carb preop diet and I had the worst migraine last night! I am getting sooo close to the date that I am scared to take ibuprofen or naproxen. I did last night because I talked to the nurse at the hospital. Anyone have headaches or pain just before surgery? If so, what did you take? Can I expect headaches post op too??

I saw the doctor and they set it for 2.5 weeks out, but I had to wait a week to see him, so about 4 weeks or so...

There is someone on here that I am now friends with who was back in the hospital for dehydration. She said the biggest advice she could give me is that water is more important than protein the first 3 weeks or so. Gatorade, G2, will be your best friend. I am taking some and freezing it and then making ice chips with it for electrolytes! Good luck!

I want one too while you're at it! lol

I would think the steroids will work. My doc told me he will make is tight and not to worry. He does this as he knows it will stretch eventually over the years. Its probably swelling and I would hope you won't be there much longer! Keep up posted!

lol, you are hilarious! Thanks for the update! I only took 3 days off work, I'll be back at work day 6, so you are very helpful with this input!

I chose sleeve over band, bypass wasn't for me individually because of the weight, but also because of the malnutrition. I chose the sleeve based upon the facts and figures I found in my research!

Keep in touch! We are here alot, message us if you need help (online, lol)!!

Definitely sounds like head hunger. Also, you don't lose your Ghrelin, it gets reduced. The stats say 50% lose their hunger 50% don't. I'd start with a psych and nutritionist and keep them close for a while! Good luck!

I understand your frustration! Are you tracking and measuring your daily intake? Also, are you stressed in any way? I started on Xanax in the fall because my weight loss doc was at a loss of why I couldn't lose weight *pre-sleeve, and that got it going again. I was keeping it in...

I'm a single mom of 2 boys, a dog, cat and two fish (cat is missing right now, talk about stress). I get sleeved in a week and I'm very nervous, but this is for them also! I am alone with no family, but support groups really help if you can get away to one. My ex will take me home from the hospital and I'm on my own after that! We are here for you and you will do great!!!

March 8th for me!! Thanks!

Yay! Good for you! Welcome! I'm March 8th! Keep in touch! I'm cleaning all weekend! Already had my vision board...still need some more before pics...