Sleeved&Hopeful

Congrats! Keep up the good work girl !

I just can't decide! I am going to say you will because men lose faster and they hate to get beat by their wives at anything lol. I am rooting for both of you though!

I haven't personally had an issue at all. I don't think I've personally read any posts about that but perhaps it's a small % of patients who had that as a side effect. I mean, who knows? The hormone changes can maybe cause a bit of forgetfulness like being pregnant does sometimes.

I just drink the ones with 3g per serving. I can see how drinking many bottles can cause an issue. I only drink one a day. I can see what you're saying. I am very picky and just drink the ones with 3g per serving.

Congrats! I've seen a few major sucess stories with the lap band over the years but those successes are far outweighed by the complications and maintenance. I am so glad you chose the sleeve. I think you will be happy with your choice (at least I hope). Best of luck to you

Sobe 0 calorie lifewater has 3g per serving. In one bottle, there is 2.5 servings. So about 7.5 g of carb per full sobe water 0 calories. Not sure about the full calorie sobe waters.

Congrats on the success! That is amazing!

I have heard a few cases of this. My cousin's wife has lost too much weight at this point. She looks gaunt. I don't know if it's because she is too strict or just unable to eat enough. It's kind of scary. I really do think that she will be able to gain some weight back after she stretches her sleeve a bit. It doesn't stay quite as small as it was the first few months after surgery. It CAN happen, but it doesn't usually happen. I agree with the above poster who said that most people settle just a bit above their goal. It really depends on the person.

Hey Angee I'm glad your surgery went well. There was one lady when we had surgery that was in a ton of pain. There were 7 of us that day and none of us were too bad off except for her. I didn't have any real pain either. Hope you are home and happy now!!

I was a diet coke and coke zero addict BADLY. I was also type 2 diabetic as of August last year. There may be a link between the soda and of course it was genetic as my mother was diabetic in her 30's as well. Does anyone else drink the Sobe 0 cal waters and 0 cal vitamin waters? I really like those

Congratulations on your weight loss. I am worried too about the mental part. I can understand how your eyes still want to eat the big meals but your tummy won't let you.

Icequeen, please give us more information. We really need to hear from people who are 4 years out! It is priceless to hear from vets. Thank you in advance!

Hey guys I will be two months out from surgery in about a week. I am very curious about what you guys are eating who are at the same point or what you WERE eating when you were two months out. Also, how much were you able to consume at 2 months post op? Thank you so much in advance for any replies. Thank you.

Wow. Unless the person cannot physically carry out the duties required to do the job, I don't see why their weight would get in the way. Also, unfortunately, America is getting fatter every year. They are going to have a smaller pool of candidates and may pass up some amazing nurses because of their weight. They may choose a smaller, less experienced nurse over an outstanding larger nurse who does the job very well. Pretty sad.

Wow, I am so sorry you are going through this! My kids and husband went out to eat with me a couple of times since surgery and I have to admit I am lucky. They have been curteous and realize I am going to take longer to eat. They haven't tried to eat my food. I let them know I'm going to box some up and take it home and save it for later. I don't blame you for not going out to eat with your family anymore. I hope you guys can get it sorted out. I don't know how I would deal with a husband who won't discipline his daughter. It is too hard for a stepparent to do the discipline unless you were there raising her from the time she was really little. I really wish you the best.

Absolutely fantastic weight loss! What has your diet been like? Do you eat a certain number of calories? Work out? Give us your tips, girl!

I have heard from many people that there is staple line leakage accompanied with serious vomiting issues. I don't know how much of it is from the band that was placed but I do know some of it is from the staple line itself. I think it's a combination. I've read that the staples weren't always reinforced 10-15-20 years ago like they are now. One lady I know had VBG in 2000 and now in 2012 she has the staple line leakage and the severe vomiting. She is desperate to get a revision surgery or whatever they can do. I feel so bad for her. I personally think that the problems are combined complications from the banding, the staples not being reinforced like they are now, and simply just bad luck. One weight loss surgeon I saw said that....believe it or not...they stopped doing VBG due to ineffective weight loss and that as many as 1 in 50 of their patients years and years later developed the staple line leakage. However, even still that is staggering. If you read the forums, you will see many reports of this issue. Don't get scared though. I really think that the sleeve's staples are done so much better now than they were then and plus we don't have a band. So hopefully this will not be a major problems for us sleevers. Surgery methods and staples have improved drastically since VBG.

I think your fears are normal. I almost didn't get on the plane to leave! I got some irrational fear. Before my plane took off, I literally was thinking about not boarding (when I was in the pre boarding waiting area). Once I got to my destination, I was fine. I felt like I was on this journey and I had made up my mind to be healthier and happier. I really hope it all works out for you. I hope you report back here that you are all good after your surgery!

Bless your heart and I hope that you continue to feel better and recover. I am so sorry you went through all that. How awful. I hope you never have to go through anything like that ever again.

Wishing you the best of luck! Hope all goes well!

Great question! I am a little worried though. Have you guys heard of vertical banded gastroplasty or "VBG" also known as stomach stapling surgery. I have been reading many forums and threads online about people who are 10-12 years out and their staples start giving them serious issues. I hope that this doesn't happen with gastric sleeve when people start becoming 10 or more years out from surgery. I am hoping the newer technology prevents that from happening.

You may just be a slower loser. I know it's coming off slow but maybe that is just the way it may be since you are tall and getting closer to goal? It is a bit confusing to me. I can understand why you are confused as well. Be honest with yourself, how many cupcake moments have you had? YOu don't have to tell us. Admit it to yourself. If that happens quite a bit, it can sabotage your weight loss. They go down easy like cake. I really think you should track calories and always eat Protein first. Also, you may not drink from a straw or consume soda or caffeine, but you don't drink with meals right? I really feel you on this and I don't blame you for anything. Just analyze your eating habits and following the old "sleeve rules". They are in place for a reason. I am sorry you are trying and not losing it as fast as you want.

50 pounds in 3 months is GOOD! Keep on keeping on!

Congratulations girl! You sound so happy!

Lookin' pretty fly for a white guy! lol