Jessica9190

That's me too. My husband always says I'm attractive beautiful hot pretty whatever but he is just not in the mood. It makes me feel rejected.

Can't we all just get along?
Just kidding
But really I wasn't offended by you asking if the complications are real. Sometimes the complication stories can be so horrific they seem unbelievable but they do happen and the people that have them are kind enough to stick around and post what's happening to help others
I don't think you meant your question offensive but someone who nearly lost their life may feel attacked and go in the defense.

That's me too. My husband always says I'm attractive beautiful hot pretty whatever but he is just not in the mood. It makes me feel rejected.

I spent three months preparing for the sleeve. After surgery was scheduled I changed my mind for several reasons
1. I have bad acid reflux and sleeve can make worse
2. Only short term data on sleeve
3. Bypass is gold standard for WLS
4. I felt I needed more than just the restriction
5. I never could get comfortable with part of my stomach being trashed.
6. I prayed about it and feel God lead me to get RNY vs sleeve
Those are just some of my reasons but ultimately it's up to you. Talk with your doctor and do what's best for you personally.

I'm right there with you but I've been trying to force myself. No Protein can lead to hair loss tooth decay and muscle loss to the point you can barely stand. Protein is very important.
I'm sure there are many more side effects but those were enough for me. I'm sick to death of those shakes but trying. I have found some Greek yogurt that has 13 grams of protein for 5 oz so I've been eating a lot of that.
Good luck to both of you.

I'm very proud for you. I agree we have to learn to live like normal healthy weight people. Everyone is different. I am like you. I don't want to live so strict that one day I totally blow and eat everything. So I will allow myself a treat now and then. If you're "treat" is something with less that 8g of sugar, you are most likely still making a better choice than before!!!
Some people need to live by rules and NEVER indulge and that's ok. I respect their way of doing it as well.
Every person is different and every doctor is different. I have learned not to be judgmental after spending so much time being judged for being fat.
You are doing awesome!!! I hope to be as successful as you.

I spent three months preparing for the sleeve. After surgery was scheduled I changed my mind for several reasons
1. I have bad acid reflux and sleeve can make worse
2. Only short term data on sleeve
3. Bypass is gold standard for WLS
4. I felt I needed more than just the restriction
5. I never could get comfortable with part of my stomach being trashed.
6. I prayed about it and feel God lead me to get RNY vs sleeve
Those are just some of my reasons but ultimately it's up to you. Talk with your doctor and do what's best for you personally.

I spent three months preparing for the sleeve. After surgery was scheduled I changed my mind for several reasons
1. I have bad acid reflux and sleeve can make worse
2. Only short term data on sleeve
3. Bypass is gold standard for WLS
4. I felt I needed more than just the restriction
5. I never could get comfortable with part of my stomach being trashed.
6. I prayed about it and feel God lead me to get RNY vs sleeve
Those are just some of my reasons but ultimately it's up to you. Talk with your doctor and do what's best for you personally.

Ok I finally received my sample packs in the mail. I had forgotten I ordered them.
I've tried fuzzy navel and caribbean cooler both are pretty good.
Thanks everyone.

Good luck!!!!

I feel ya Marla. I am almost 8 weeks and I've been at same weight for nearly a week. I am at 202. I just want to get under 200. Eventually I want to get to 150. I started at 244. I was 237 dos. I am glad for the loss but just want to see the scale move.

I spent three months preparing for the sleeve. After surgery was scheduled I changed my mind for several reasons 1. I have bad acid reflux and sleeve can make worse 2. Only short term data on sleeve 3. Bypass is gold standard for WLS 4. I felt I needed more than just the restriction 5. I never could get comfortable with part of my stomach being trashed. 6. I wanted the faster weight loss 7. Sleeve has higher chance of leaks due to longer staple line and that was scary to me. 8. I prayed about it and feel God lead me to get RNY vs sleeve Those are just some of my reasons but ultimately it's up to you. Talk with your doctor and do what's best for you personally.

Merderma is an ointment/lotion you put on any scar/stretch marks and it reduces their appearance or prevents them. I used it religiously while pregnant with my first son and had no stretch marks. I was too busy with my second son to do it everyday and now my tummy is a roadmap. It does help.

My nutritionist told me that liquids go basically straight through your pouch so I can drink up until the point I start to eat. After I eat I have to wait 30 minutes for a drink for the same reasons everyone listed here.
One time I ate an egg that I had salted and peppered a little too much so I thought I'd just take a sip. It hurt so badly. I have learned I can't eat and drink at the same time or it's painful. I guess that's a good thing for me. It keeps me from cheating. Lol

I spent three months preparing for the sleeve. After surgery was scheduled I changed my mind for several reasons 1. I have bad acid reflux and sleeve can make worse 2. Only short term data on sleeve 3. Bypass is gold standard for WLS 4. I felt I needed more than just the restriction 5. I never could get comfortable with part of my stomach being trashed. 6. I wanted the faster weight loss 7. Sleeve has higher chance of leaks due to longer staple line and that was scary to me. 8. I prayed about it and feel God lead me to get RNY vs sleeve Those are just some of my reasons but ultimately it's up to you. Talk with your doctor and do what's best for you personally.

My nutritionist told me that liquids go basically straight through your pouch so I can drink up until the point I start to eat. After I eat I have to wait 30 minutes for a drink for the same reasons everyone listed here.
One time I ate an egg that I had salted and peppered a little too much so I thought I'd just take a sip. It hurt so badly. I have learned I can't eat and drink at the same time or it's painful. I guess that's a good thing for me. It keeps me from cheating. Lol

I had my first Mirena for five years and my second I've had for three years now. I can't feel my strings, never have been able to.
I do not want to get PG!!!!!!!

OMG I had a whole string cheese!! So far so good. No pain and no nausea.

Thanks for your help everyone. I am going to keep trying. I am currently getting 30-40 grams of Protein a day which is so not enough but I'm gagging getting that in.

There is some kind of crust less pizza where cheese is the crust but I don't know the recipe. Maybe someone else will reply because I'd like to have it too. I miss my pizza.

A big motivator for me are the horror stories of complications people have because they didn't follow doctor's orders. Michele is right the risk is DEATH!!! Death is final and it's definitely not worth pizza. I feel your pain. I LOVE pizza and lived on it before surgery. Now I'm not eating it not only because it's an unhealthy choice but also because my doctor told me how it could tear a hole in my pouch and the consequences are deadly. I don't think surgery was a mistake for you but perhaps you weren't ready mentally. That doesn't mean all hope is lost. Read some self help books about eating, see a counselor, pray about it and come on this site for support. We are all going through it with you and will tell you the truth even when it hurts because we want you to succeed and live a longer happier life. God bless you. I will be praying for you. We can all get through this together.

Couldn't you drink 1/2 the shake and the other half later?
I would love to be able to drink 6 ounces in the morning and then 6 ounces in the afternoon and know my protein was done for the day.

I'm not but that's because I can't eat food yet. I had a stricture and back to basics

Couldn't you drink 1/2 the shake and the other half later?
I would love to be able to drink 6 ounces in the morning and then 6 ounces in the afternoon and know my protein was done for the day.