Doreykn

Doreykn anyone an add me!

Isn't that a great feeling?

Riverview,MI. here! 20 minutes south of Detroit. Had my sleeve done @ Henry Ford Hospital in Wyandotte, MI, by Dr. Kharbutli on Oct.26,2011... Best thing I ever did for myself!

I was considering the by-pass until I talked to the surgeon. He explained in terms I could understand, all the differences of the surgeries. I went with the sleeve as the by-pass messes with the intestines and the failure rate of the lap-band (which I never even considered). He seems to think that the lap-band will eventually be done away with... and replaced by the sleeve, as he has done so many revisions from lap band to sleeve! I checked out a lot of gastric by-pass & sleeve videos on youtube also... I am entirely happy with my sleeve!!! Good luck with your decision.

When I get that feeling, I drink more water or go for healthier snacks... Cheese & multi grain crackers were & still are my go to snack!

I thank GOD every day for my family dr.... He is the one that suggested the surgery to me. I couldn't "move" as you suggest! I had injured both knees & made it impossible to exercise. And, like you I wasn't "disciplined" enough to eat less! My dr. told me to have the surgery, lose the weight, then work on the knees! I am SO glad I listened to him! I did my homework on this before I had it done! Sorry to hear that anyone has to go through complications, but we all know the risks of ANY surgery. They tell you ALL the time (at least my surgeon did)...

Take your measurements! I didn't & would have really liked to have known how many inches I lost. I know the sizes I went from, but it's not the same! Don't be afraid to let the gas out after surgery! I laughed so hard when it finally happened, I didn't think it was going to end & be in the bathroom if at all possible (just in case). Don't want a Shart! LOL!!!

That is also a lot of sugar! I use ice in the blender too... makes for a better shake. Try sugar free pudding mix, (but not to much) for flavorings.

I lost the cushion in my butt... now I have a bony butt. Hurts to sit on the floor & play Barbie's with my grand daughter, so I sit on a pillow! But at least I can get on the floor & back up now! Yay for NSV's!!!!

I was on Prevacid for 90 days after surgery...

I swear by the Biotin.. it takes about a good month of using it regular, but it did stop my hair loss. & with a shorter hair style, it's less noticeable.

Congratulations!!!

That was one of my first NSV's that I noticed! Isn't that a GREAT feeling? Congrats!

If I get to feeling hungry & I don't want to graze all day, I drink more water...

Make sure you check the sugar content if you try the Special K ones...

If you have a hard time swallowing a capsule, open it & put it in a spoonful of applesauce. Worked for me, just open it slowly.

I usually order grilled chicken. I ALWAYS take 1/2 to 3/4 home. If it's a restaurant that has breakfast all day, I will order scrambled eggs w/ rye toast! Soup is always a good stand by for me too. Just have to choose wisely from the menu... (I don't order from the kids meals as they are full of sodium & starchy & fried foods...)

I know I couldn't wait...my health was more important than "WHAT MEDICINE MIGHT" come up with in the future. My dr was getting ready to put me on insulin! Here it is 14 months later & I'm off the meds! Glad I didn't think of "what if" !!!

Keep up the good work. One thing I wished I had done... was to take my measurements!

Walking is the best thing for the gas... Walk, walk, walk! Incisions of any kind, take time to heal. In time, you will feel so much better! About the 2 week mark, I started to feel the best, tired, but better! Over a year now & I have so much more energy... Good luck on your journey!

All I'm going to say is... this was the best decision I ever made for MYSELF!!!

You can purchase Body Fortress @ other stores, CVS carries it as does Meijer. It just costs more at the other stores.

I have been using Body Fortress Vanilla & Chocolate for over a year. It's affordable & to me, doesn't taste too bad! I put it in my coffee in the morning, just have to mix well & I use it in shakes. If you're making shakes, it's best if blended with ice. I buy it @ Walmart it's under $15.00 for a 2 lb tub!