Jenipher

That's awesome keep it up. Your an inspiration to us!! Thank you for sharing your pics. Jenipher!!

Congrats on being sleeved. I'm 8 weeks out and doing well. I hope things continue to progress in a positive way for you. Welcome to being sleeved!! If I can be of any help don't hesitate to ask a question. I'm happy to help. Jenipher!!

I hope everything goes well for you. Welcome to being sleeved!!! Jenipher!!

I wish my husband didn't know but since we live together that would be kind of hard. Lol!!! I have to hear " You know you shouldn't be eating that". Wow and he's 60 lbs heavier than me. His reply is " I'm not under dr.'s orders". If he keeps eating like he does he will be under some dr.'s orders. To funny!!! Jenipher

Me too!! 7-11 here I come!!!!

Could it be your water intake? Maybe you need more or try 3-5 protein shakes a day until you start losing again. It helps to restart your metabolism. Some say try a day of eating as many calories as you can get in then the next day do the 3-5 shakes and at least 64 ounces of water. You should start losing again. I hope this helps..... Jenipher!

No, if you haven't had blood gushing or constant pain on your side and not able to keep food down then your probably ok... Lol!! No, but seriously burping is ok. But get control of your swallowing cause gulping usually causes the air and painful burping is the result. Hopefully you don't have to experience that again. Jenipher

Me too I can't deal with the constant weight questions. I just feel like saying don't worry about it, I got me.....

You look great!!

No way that is not allowed sorry you are about to change your life for the better don't ruin it with a glass of grapes.....

Wow!! Glad things worked out for you. I think that's a tue statement about us being a lot harder on ourselves than others who haven't even had WLS. Thanks for the example of what getting back our there can be like. Encouraging!!!!

What kind of problem are you having with this type of protein ( meats )? I have problems with pork and eggs they just take longer for my stomach to digest. Personally I feel I'm still healing from surgery i was sleeved on 10-8-12. It's a process just be patient your body may need longer to heal more. I also try to eat my meats ground up for now that helps a lot. They sale like ground turkey, chicken, pork in the grocery stores I need that extra help for now. I hope this helps. Jenipher

I'm in Stockton,Ca had my surgery 10-8-12 !!

Are you getting enough Water? Also make sure your getting enough Protein that can affect your weight loss. Causing you to stall. Jenipher

And then there is the other side of things. I tried Taco Bell pintos and cheese with no cheese at about where you are now. I took one bite or two and threw up in their parking lot outside for the first time. I've never tried them again after that. My tummy doesn't like the bell anymore. I think it may have just been the red sauce that made me sick. Idk but I don't want to do that again so I stay away hope it works for you. Try tiny bits to test your stomach. Jenipher

Protein shakes will help with the hunger. It's probably carb cravings they are there until you start eating differently. You have to get them out of your system. Protein is very satisfying try it. The Greek yogurt that was suggested sounds like a good idea. Jenipher

Congrats on your surgery now comes the rewards. Take it easy until your dr. clears you for exercise. Do what your dr tells you and the rest will happen on its own. If I can help please don't hesitate to ask. Jenipher

Congrats on your pregnancy I hope everything goes well !!!

First of all take a deep breath and think about what are you able to deal with. You have a lot of things you want to do. I think they recommend you wait a year out to have a baby after this surgery. Personally if I wanted to have a baby I would do that first just to be sure my baby got really good nutrition. There are many women who have given birth to healthy babies after surgery. Just thinking about your back, preg, VSG that's a lot but you could do it!! I want to say though your list above is wrong the RNY is not reversible but the sleeve can be turned into an RNY. For me the malnuriousment part of it bothered me and the rerouting of my intestines so I didn't want that. If the sleeve doesn't work for you you can always get the RNY once you've had the RNY done then that's it. It was a really tough decision for me as well but I was sooooo tired of yo yo dieting and just being fat!! This is life changing are you ready to change your life HOLLAND then just do it!!!!!! Woo hoo!!! I will say this that surgery was faster than a c-section loll!! You will do fine it's a bit tough for the first month some pain and discomfort getting use to feeling everything you swallow but that goes away with time. Then you can enjoy being the new you and playing with your active 3 yr old I know I have one too. Any questions don't hesitate to ask I really don't mind answering your questions. Hope this helps!! Also YouTube videos helped me make up my mind and stay committed to my decision. Watch some of those they really can help. Take care, Jenipher

Atlast83 I am so sorry you had a bad day with your sleeve we all do. Tomorrow will be better when we start to accept our new lives and stop trying to make the old life fit then we embrace the new us. I was riding around with my husband and he started asking about what I wanted to eat. I thought to myself idk, nothing. Then he said I'm getting a burger and fries from McDonald's. I said get me a coffee cause there's nothing I can eat there that won't make me sick. I have to be strong for me no one else will. You have to be strong for you this change is for you. We have each other to lean upon. Keep leaning until you can stand then you can be someone else's pole. Lol!! Take care Jenipher!

Yes it's acid continue taking your acid controller. My dr. put me on Zantac check with your surgeon about what your feeling just to confirm that everything's ok. Keep moving and keep that weight coming off. Jenipher

Yes I did especially the ones with Iron they use to make me vomit too. Our stomach's empty very quickly now so you have to take your Vitamin right after you do your Protein or something heavy. If you take it after protein you will be fine. Once I waited an hour and vomited while driving, horrible!!! Your stomach is still swollen it will take a while to get to your new normal. Give it some time but you need that nutrition from your vitamin since your diet is now so limited. Don't give up or maybe try a different type. Do whatever you need to for your health. Jenipher

Yes I think that's best too.

Very true during one of my many weight loss ordeals. I use to work out and do Protein 45 minutes before or after a workout . It really works my muscles just grew and the fat just melted. That was great advice from your trainer. Your feeding your muscles hope everything continues to go well for you.