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I was eating low carb tortillas at 2 months post op....didnt start eating bread until 3 months post op....I prefer whole wheat low carb tortillas

It probably didnt hurt anything...but follow your doctor's plan....just because something didnt happen the first time doesnt mean you cant end up in emergency if you try solid food too early again.... DOnt rush the process.....take it one day at a time, the weeks will fly by

when I was first post-op....the smell of food turned me off, I would have to leave a room because the smell was too awful....

Hey! Those of you in the Houston Area goto http://www.meetup.com and join Houston Area WLS Active Buddies...its a free group that meets atleast once a month to support eachother.... We have interesting and very informative conversations over tea!

Hey! Those of you in the Houston Area goto http://www.meetup.com and join Houston Area WLS Active Buddies...its a free group that meets atleast once a month to support eachother.... We have interesting and very informative conversations over tea!

Hey the pre-op diet is hard....everyone who had to do it can atest to that....just stay focused on what you desire....a healthier life, the first 3 days will be hard, you will hit what I call "the wall" and on day 4 it will become easier.... Just think of the pre-op diet as it getting you ready for the eating stages after the surgery (which it is)

With the sleeve, you have to release your mind from thinking about food all the time...eating out is about socializing with people...not the food...so if you want to spend time with the people, go...if not, then dont go...

Hey, I know someone else has asked about this, I just could'nt find the thread, so I will ask again.... How long is the "honeymoon period"?? Some have told me the first 6 months, while others have told me the first year. What have you been told??

I practice yoga on saturday mornings....although I modify the moves for myself, my yoga instructor cheers me on to keep attending because any movement is better than not moving...and she's right...

Oh, ok...well, I was told by my NUT to make the most of this first year, and I will be 6 months post op on December 11th... I've lost 66 pounds since surgery, 81 all together....I'm hoping I can lose the next half of my weight by my birthday, June of next year....it would be an amazing 35th birthday present!! But I read an article today that stated that RNY patients have 1 year to 18 months, but VSG patients may have a shorter period of time because there wasn't any re-routing of the intestines....which lead me to this question... I pray I still have another 6 months to lose big....I've been working my tail off the last 5 months!

I only wished I'd decided to have it sooner.....I love the fact that I can eat a half of a serving size and feel stuffed....

old navy have plus sized workout clothes for like under $10 this weekend

My sleeve is slightly bigger than the typical sleeve, the top part of my stomach dilated from years of having a too tight lapband...and instead of cutting that part out, my doctor left it and cut the rest of my stomach out....at first I couldn't eat 1/3 of a cup of food at a time....5 months post op now, I can eat between 3/4 cup of food at a time

congrats!! cant wait to join ya!!

Keep up the good work!!! We have the same starting weights....my goal is to get to 170 pounds....I also have a goal of 100 pounds lost by my 6 month post-op visit (Dec 11th) I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

COngrats!! My Dr. is Dr. Yu, but Dr. Scarborough assisted him during my procedure (I had revision surgery) so I've met him too!! Welcome to the TLC family!!! )

I wore twists....had them re done in october so I can continue to workout without having to worry about my hair...

I was banded back in 2005...only lost 40 pounds....the first year....eventually regained it plus 20 pounds in 2012, when I decided to revise to the sleeve in June....as of today I am 75 pounds lighter....and counting... I regret not revising sooner, so so happy!

you are right, life is much easier being single and in school...honestly for the next 2 years I'm more interested in finishing then dating...but if I'm asked out, I will not turn it down but if I'm not asked out, I'm ok with that too....

My MFP nick is AskBelieveRecieve