TinaMari

I AM SOOOO HAPPY that you mentioned this. For some reason, a lot of people think the sleeve is a new procedure when in fact it is NOT! As you mentioned, the sleeve has been used for decades as the first step in Gastric Bypass/RNY procedures. Everything you mentioned is absolutely correct. Bravo!!!

Yay! Have you been doing a lot of exercise?

OMG some people just have no filter. I'm glad you replied to her like that. She's got a lot of nerve to even say something like that to you. Yes, anyone can loose weight with diet & exercise. However, sometimes diet and exercise alone is not sufficient. Everyone has their own individual choices for having WLS and to be quite honest you still have to exercise and eat right after surgery in order to maintain the weight and keep from having loose skin. This is the exact reason why I chose not to tell anyone (not even my family members) about my decision. Sometimes you just don't want to hear negative condescending rude smart a$$ remarks. It does you no good! Brush the haters off and keep striving for success! BAM~!!

oh My! Well I'm glad your doing well now. I am so afraid of that happening to me. The 17th marks my 1 month sleeve anniversary. I haven't had any pains yet and hopefully I won't.

The incision sits at the bra-line but in the middle of your breasts. Mine is almost perfectly centered lol. I didn't have an issue with my bra. However, once the incisions start to heel and the itching starts.... Whew! That's another story. Good Luck~!

P90X IS EXTREMELY INTENSE. I THINK YOU SHOULD TRY THE 10-MINUTE TRAINER FIRST. THE 10-MINUTE TRAINER WAS CREATED BY THE SAME PERSON (TONY HORTON) BUT IT'S A CONDENSED VERSION. START OFF SLOW THEN WORK YOUR WAY UP. I HAVE P90X BUT HAVEN'T DARED TO TRY IT YET. I KNOW I'M NOT PHYSICALLY READY. LOL.

Congratulations!!!

Oh my. May God continue to bless you. You are a saint!

Is scar ti If scar tissue is growing over the staples can they become infected?

I had my EKG done a month prior to surgery. Depending upon your insurance company labs have to be done within 30days of the submittal. I made a mistake and got my labs done too early with my PCP thinking I could use those same labs and I couldn't So, I got stuck twice within a few weeks time span. Grrr!

Oh my! What did the swallow test consist of and what is bile? Do you know what caused your leak?

OMG how did you know you had a leak? Was it discovered right after surgery?

Good question. I'd love to know the answer to this as well!

Oh my! Well thanks for responding. That is why I'm so scared. Sometimes I have trouble eating chicken so I know I'm doomed if I try bread. But I must admit that I do miss it. Waah . Have you tried rice or pasta? I can't do pasta unless it's in a soup can. Otherwise it comes right back up !

Absolutely! Just be careful that you don't snag yourself. Otherwise there are plenty of videos out there on how to work out with resistance bands you can even find them on your cable tv network. I am going to try resistance bands as well. Good luck to you!

Did you loose 57lbs since the date of surgery or is that your combined WL throughout the pre & post op process? I haven't developed an eating disorder as stringent as yours but I definitely find myself not wanting to try new foods. I actually have difficulty with chicken depending upon how it's cooked and will often vomit if the food is not soft enough. Althought I don't mind vomitting, I don't want to make it a habit. If you get my drift. I think you can start off with safe foods like fish and what not. Just try foods that are soft and chew slowly. Hopefully this will help you. Take Care~!

That's amazing! I'm super happy for you. What kind of exercise are you doing ?

OMG I wish I had this problem. I can't seem to go #2 to save my life. I constantly have to take stool softeners and now there starting not to work as fast. Ugh!

Honestly, I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. The pre-op liquid diets vary so much that you may only need to be on the diet for 48hours prior to your scheduled date. Peanuts and a slice of bacon is NOT going to kill you! This is a process and at the end of the day it is extremely hard to be on any diet let alone a straight liquid diet for weeks at a time. Relax and take a deep breath!! You'll be fine.

OMG this is my GREATEST fear!!!!! How long were you losing your hair for? OMG! I can't even imagine OMG! How do you stop the hair loss? Sheesh!!!! I'm 3 weeks out. I'm so nervous. Please help! I am going to start taking that biosil stuff NOW! Where do I get it from? Also, what does Protein have to do with hair loss/growth? I am definitely not getting in 60g of protein per day so I guess I should definitely be worried.

Does Ketosis mean your dropping weight quickly?

I agree with the post above me. I was SOOOOOOOOO nervouse about getting the EGD done. OMG, you have no idea. But, it wasn't bad at all. The worst part is the IV... especially for me since my veins are tiny. I will say I had a pretty bad sore throat for about 2 days after. That was my only issue. Good luck! You'll be fine ~!!

This post is amazing. You made me chuckle. Keep up the good work~!!

I have tried muscle milk and I felt like it had way too many calories. Does it come in a "diet" or "light" version... Something that reduces the amount of calories...?

EAS is a brand of Protein Powder. It comes in the powder form and pre-made shakes. I like the strawberry and vanilla flavors. They have a brand called myoplex lite -carb control. Ready to drink shakes. 20g of protein per bottle. I enjoy that brand the most. I buy them from target. But you can get them online as well.