Willow216

Okay I had to look up Colorados Headlines, I haven't looked at the news lately and I am assuming you are talking about the mass shooting at Aurora Theatre. How Horrible! I cannot understand how a man can do something like this, I saw James Holmes pic and I just want to SMACK the smirk off his face. My prayers are with Colorado and her lost loved ones. God Bless.

Typically higher BMI/Weight lose faster till the BMI hits around 40 then it levels out and the loss is slower, this is what my surgoen states, but also everyones body/chemistry is different so this will not reflect everyone.

Personally I think you look Fantastic!! Everybody here has already given all the advise you could need but I thought I would leave a note to say your doing great and you have come so far that you should enjoy life and your new look! Take Care!

I use the Isopure Zero Carb Double Dutch chocolate and I was able to finish 1 cup in 30 minutes in the morning (31 grms protein and really good) and 1 cup in the evening In the first 2 wks post op. You should drink as you feel comfortable after a few more weeks you will be able to drink a lot better.

The stomach size is also a factor, if your stomach (prior to surgery) was longer than your mothers than your sleeve will be longer and maybe able to fit a little more in than your mom. I had this question too so I went on youtube Dr. Alvarez's site and he explained and gave a diagram of why some people can have intake more food or water after the sleeve than others. It was very helpful.

I am 3 months post-op and I think I have hit my first stall, I have not lost anything since 7/13 and actually I go from 200 to 201 back and forth all week. I would have to stall right before I get the chance to get under 200lbs. I can't complain though I had 3 full months of a constant weight-loss. So I am going to practice my patience.

I packed everything I thought I would need, toothbrush/paste, comb, brush, lotion, change of clothing, nightgown, exrta undies, etc, etc, etc. When I got to my hospital room they had a goody bag with Everything I needed plus special undies for when you have surgery. I didn't need to pack a thing other than my phone and clothes to go home in and actually I didn't even need the phone cause the cell phone service/connection was horrible. My hosptial was Reall Good To Me!

I'm not a huge yogurt person either nor does fruit really entice me when I really want a snack so when I just have to I try to snack with protein, I do one slice of whole wheat or Rye Toast with 1 teaspoon of Skippys 25% fat peanut butter and it really hits the spot and at only about 125 calories and it fills me, I usually don't eat the who slice so the calories are less. I also use Skim Plus Milk, its creamier and way more tastier than regular skim milk but same calories and 11 grms of protein per cup and so good really cold.

I wish I could be content with only fruit. The only treat with fruit that I consider a desert is baked peaches which I love but I always have to add a little sweetener w/cinnamon so they are not so tart.

I am a sugar addict myself and though this surgery did not stop me from wanting sugar the amount I ingest has diminished immensely. I will have one or two hersheys kiss in the evening just to get my little chocolate in (I'm a major chocoholic) but it seems I'm basically good with that. I use a little of the sugar-free syrup (sweetener) in my Protein shake so that gives me a little sweetness too. The only thing I really can't eat after this surgery is bread, Pasta, rice etc. I don't want that kind of food anymore which is great for me cause I was a carb junky too, I do wish that the surgery took away my sugar issue but I guess you can't have everything. I can say I don't eat not even close to what I used to consume so I am not guilty for the little I do eat. As for the artificial sweeteners, I know they are not healthy but for me it is a necessary evil Its like when I smoked I didn't eat a lot but when I quit I gain 50lbs in 4-6 months and if it wasn't for my bronchitis I would kept smoking to prevent the weight gain but I picked breathing over smoking and weight. I had this surgery so I can still have a little of what I like to eat I just don't eat it all day long I give myself 5 minutes to enjoy something sweet then move on to something else. I don't think any surgery will take away all of our little demons from poking at us, we have to excercise that will power as well as our bodies!

I have a small stone in my gallbladder and the surgeon wasn't bothered by it, but after the surgery I was giving medication to prevent further stones from forming or the one I have getting bigger.

Looks Great! I made one last week with grilled chicken pieces and, though I only ate a few ounces the rest was gone from my son. He's such a piglet!

I think you may have to try and fit in more calories, your body can't burn unless it has the fuel and 300-400 calories is definately not enough, you should try getting in at least 600-700. I don't know when you had your surgery I am assuming it hasn't been that long. Maybe you should speak to your dietician.

No Issues whatsoever other than I can't eat over 5oz at a time...Oh thats a good thing LOL

We have ALL been there!! I was a Sesame Chicken girl myself. LOL But that was then and This is Now, I can't even look at a chinese restaraunt anymore..

I eat turnips instead of potatoes (right now) the potatoe at this time is too heavy and bothers my sleeve but turnips feel just fine and I don't miss the potatoe too much, Also Turnips have alot of vitamins and are very healthy for ya, with a lil milk and some butter YUM!, I have cauliflower but I have not tried them yet, I am waiting for a good moment when I feel like experimenting.

I Love My Crock Pot! My daughter calls it my Crack Pot..LOL Set it and Forget it is my motto and I can make enough food for my family for a couple of days Soups, Stews, pot roast, etc. I like foods where I can throw everything together and cook it all at once, like cassaroles and the like. Its the best way when your a single working mom!

I was a member of Planet Fitness and I plan on re-joining, since the gym near me is mostly 24 hrs I go when it is not crowded and it has what I need and the people running the gym are pretty nice and very helpful, they have extra classes for a $10-$15 fee but I usually stick with the eliptical and the machines. For the price its the best gym I know of I can't beat $10 a month and it is practically no different from other expensive gyms I have been to. Give it a try, you find you don't like it, you don't go back and you haven't wasted alot of money other than $10 (and I believe $20 start fee), any other gyms make you sign a contract so even if you don't want to continue going (after a month) you are still bound paying the rest of the contract money (which is usually in the hundreds). I have been there. Good Luck

Wow! I'm sorry for that bad experience you had, right after surgery they had this pain medication attached to my IV and they said when I feel pain press the button and it will release the medication but when I did I had the worse dry heaves I have ever had and when you have just had surgery on the stomach that is dry heaving, Blahh I thought the rest of my stomach would come through my mouth, but I don't think that is as bad as night terrors, that would freak me out, and after they put me on percocet and that worked great! On the bright side in a couple of weeks when you see that weight start coming off you will find how some of that pain was worth it. I kinda look at it as labor, when the baby is out you forget all about the pain and look at the achievement you have made. Best of Wishes and I hope you healing will be smooth sailing for now on! Welcome to the Losers Bench

That totally $ux! I would be Soooo Fuming myself if that happened to me, I'm so sorry to hear that especially when you had to pay for them I know these test cost a bundle. If you have a receipt than the doctor you had the EKG with should have a copy? My doctor keep a copy for my file as well as sent one to my bariatric doctor/anestesiologist. I hope this works out for you! Best Wishes

Since my surgery eggs are the easiest thing for me to eat. But in the first month I barely ate one egg (w/cheese) as you heal you will be able a whole egg. Takes time.

This procedure has not been around for 10 yrs maybe she is referring to another bypass surgery she must be getting confused with some other surgery. I sure wouldn't have done this if this would've been an issue. The staple line cannot burst unless it is severely over-filled and for me that is an impossiblility. I feel uncomfortable after 6oz of food much less eating to a point of bursting.

Prayers for you during your surgery!

I've tried everything and now I am on Ex-Lax it works at first then it don't like everything else. If anyone finds a miracle to this issue, please let me know..

I think your count is very realistic, I've seen on this web-site people who weighed more and lost more than that. I think the doctors will give you a basic weight loss expectation but its up to you how far you are willing to go. I wouldn't worry 'bout what they say, its what your dream is! Don't sweat it..