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I had my surgery Feb of 2013. At first all was going well, I never felt any restriction, I didn't have any complications. My progress went great at first, until I started back on solid foods. I didn't have problems adjusting to a solid food diet afterwards, and little by little I started eating a bit more, and a bit more. I guess I've pretty much just hit a wall as far as the surgery is concerned. I didn't follow through like I should have, so instead of the usual "surgery failed me" posts, this is my "I failed my surgery" plea for any assistance. I had surgery with Dr. Kim in Colleyville, and after recent contacts from his staff as well as their "awesome" support group leaders, it appears unless I have a revision surgery I'm on my own with getting back on track. I've put on about 30 pounds back, I started at over 400 and I'm sitting around 330 right now, so there was some success, I'd just like to get back on track and get to my overall goal weight of 260. Anyone been in this position before, and what did you do to start things back up? I'm working out, I hike about 10-15 miles a week, and I mountain bike 20-25 miles a week (just started back up). I carry a pretty good amount of muscle mass from my powerlifting days, but have recently retired from competitive lifting so I'm not lifting as heavy weights, or as often.

Friday 6\6. 308. Was a tad lower mid week but had a high carb day refeed yesterday.

I have an autopap. Shortly after surgery I took my machines card in to be read by my Dr. and he took me off of the machine saying the levels were so low, it wasn't doing anything for me since I was breathing normally on my own. But, I really think I was diagnosed with sleep apnea just so insurance would cover my surgery through my surgeon. They said at the beginning my sleep apnea was so light they typically didn't prescribe machines to those in that range. I would keep using it until you're told otherwise by a Dr.

Good luck..with...crossfit...blah that's hard to say. To each their own. It's awesome you're getting in and doing something though. just be careful and learn proper form on your own, God knows those idiots they call "instructors" don't know anything about form.

Born at 12lbs, I was a watermelon. Was always the big kid in school, but was active in just about every sport I could squeeze in to my schedule. Weight didn't really become a "problem" until after college and I stopped playing football. The weight started piling on, muscle mass started going away, and I become less and less active. I weighed in at 340 my senior year as a lineman, but was decently solid. Packed on about 100 pounds after that by not maintaining my workout schedule after school, but maintained my eating schedule quite well.

I think you should go. Well, I wouldn't, but that's just because it's the KC Royals, ha. Sorry, had to. This is what you're signing up for. You can't just become a hermit and not go out with your husband. Eating lifestyle has to change, but we still have to maintain a social lifestyle, especially with your husband or significant other. I believe things like that create tension which leads to the divorce rate among married couples after surgery. Life goes on, you gotta go with it.

Was gonna say the same as Lipsticklady. The hell with those places, I tried to kill myself at those places.

Pam, I'm on the rebound, and you can do this. I was sleeved in Feb of last year, was having great success, but slid back to my old habits. Even after I "thought" I was doing ok, I was eating processed "healthy" food instead of whole, natural food sources. It takes time, it takes effort, and it takes dedication. Find a group, even us here, and let us all encourage and support each other through these tough times and on to more forward success in our lives. It's a growing process, you're not done yet.

When it all comes down to it, it's personal preference. Go to a food nutrition store, I know our local Vitamin Shoppes do sample tastings, and Max Muscle also will make you a serving of Protein right there for you to try. The absolute best advice I give to clients and those looking for a good protein powder, don't buy online starting out. Go to Vitamin Shoppe and look at some Whey or Whey Isolate protein powders. Here's why I choose VS....buy back program. Buy a 5 pound $50 tub and throw up because it tastes so bad? Take it back. You can literally take a serving in the store after buying it, and return it for a full refund either cash or credit. I've never had any issues with VS when it comes to returning a product I hated. They stand by their customer satisfaction, and they carry the top of the line products. There are sources of protein that are great, True Nutrition and I'm guess the Jay Robb stuff, you can't find in stores, well I think someone further up mentioned Whole Foods has Jay Robb, but the closest one to me is a good drive away I think. There's gonna be some trial and error.

Same boat, recently I've relapsed back in to my old ways. Luckily we caught it before getting too deep. Go back to the basics and restart the weight loss journey. I've been having luck so far by doing that. It sucks, and it's hard, but we knew going in it'd be hard to do. Just gotta right the ship and get back on track.

Holy hell at the price of that Jay Robb Protein, and for something you can get at half the price elsewhere. Optimum Nutrition has been my go to protein for years, even before surgery. 74 servings for $50, and a plethora of flavors. You can usually catch it on sale at Vitamin shoppe or bodybuilding.com. They also have a natural blend that cuts out artificial flavoring and such. It's worth a look. ON is also an outside lab tested protein. They don't use labs they contract with to due their profile testing on their product, so there's no bias reporting on the product you're getting.

I thought I had a leak shorty after I was sleeved. I called the on call Dr and he said if I was up and walking around and could talk normally, it likely wasn't a leak. Said the pain would be something awful. Symptoms however, pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, rapid heart rate, trouble breathing, radiating abdominal pain.

I'm in. CW 314 GW 200's

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8 weeks after surgery MAY NOT be a big deal, but at that time, your body is recovering from having a major organ 60-75% removed, that's a huge deal to your body. You're going to need proper nutrition and supplementation right after to ensure you heal correctly, and as quickly as possible. I'm not saying don't, and your circumstances suck. Can you take any canned foods with you? Stock up on canned chicken breast and chicken broth, canned tuna (from the States). Not sure how strict customs are, or if you even go through them regularly there while on the job. Protein for 5 weeks may not be a bad thing and may not have any ill effects. I'd take some canned Soups, broths, etc if you could man. All in all, best of luck with everything.