prettysleeved1

I'm only two weeks out but I do experience less hunger and when I have hunger pangs (from just going several hours without drinking something), it hurts. I assume it hurts because I'm so early out and it'll get better but it's rather painful.

I have it too. Maybe it's a new "discipline" system.

Sorry OP. Sometimes we make the wrong choice and don't realize it until our heart is deep into it.

Whether you stay or not is your choice. In this situation I wouldn't advocate either way. The bright side is that soon your child will be out of diapers and you can elect to not have anymore children.

What you ate going through is normal. Know that it does get better. Focus mostly on liquids this early out. You have plenty of time to work on Protein later. I'm only 8 1/2 weeks out and really have no issues with any type of food. A pornography people don't so you will most likely be able to eat what you like soon.

Huh?

bypassing any of the intestines just seems unnecessary to me for the simple reason that it causes malabsorption that leads to malnutrition. Now that the sleeve is available, why is rny even still approved? Is the rny really any more beneficial than the sleeve?

I studied psychology in school during which I learned that a primary cause of schizophrenia can be malnutrition. In fact, some of the new treatments that are being developed rely a great deal on just ensuring that schizophrenics receive proper nutrition. Also, excessive consumption of caffeine can increase cortisol levels which can also cause mental problems. Jr seemed to be experiencing a lot of stress at the time...maybe he was consuming too much caffeine and not enough vegetables.

looks like his sister has lost 200 lbs!

I watched a lecture that a bariatric surgeon conducted and he said that they are expecting the sleeve to eventually become the gold standard and replace bypass.

He and his sister had it.

Two weeks post-op and 70-100g of CARBS? From what I've learned, in the losing phase, carbs should be kept below 60g.

You're taking in more carbs than Protein.

Before surgery, 1500 cal/day would get me 5lbs/wk in weight loss. Now, I can't imagine being able to get that much in. I can't even take my liquid pain reliever without feeling full.

Mine says AT LEAST 80. What's the dilemma? Are you scared you are taking in too many total calories? Are you keeping up on your Water intake?

Well, I know people who had RNY and gained all their weight back so yeah, I'd say it's possible with sleeve as well. But, the good news is that it's not magic. The person I know ate terribly once she reached her goal weight and forget about exercise. So, I'm certain it's avoidable.

If it's any consolation, you shouldn't be too hard on yourself. The band has limitations that people didn't know about the first few years it was out there. I read a few weeks ago where doctors are being urged to not even install the band into patients anymore because the long-term issues (weight re-gain, failure to loose, scarring, etc...) just are not worth it.

The feds have sent subpoenas to Allergan about the lap band and expect them to testify about the low weight loss results and the complications. It was in the news back in May.

If you are convinced that you'll regain, I think it's better for you to act proactively, especially with your co-morbid conditions. Why climb back up when you don't have to?

Take that back. I had to pay about $140 for the nutrition consult but it was only 1 so no big deal.

UHC was smooth and seamless and I didn't have to do all of the long, drawn-out stuff that a lot of people have to do (ie. 6-month diet, etc..). However, I have the PPO so it may be different. They did cover everything 100% though.

Well....things that are "high Protein, low carb, low sugar, high fiber " and within your 800 calorie limit.

No and no.

OP, did you not come to before you got to the hospital?

This is old but I get it, OP. When it comes to food and drink, people want it the way they want it. I've found that if you want something done with specificity, you usually have to do it yourself. As for the stall, who knows? Protein is 4 calories per gram so the extra 48 calories probably isn't hurting you unless you have something else going on we don't know about or unless the 12g comes with additional grams of carbs and/or fat. Either way, I'd just start doing my own.

Actually my doc's office (True Results) said they don't test for this until your last appointment. However, I did hear of this test through other posts on this forum, but did not really know what it was until yesterday when I had to have the test done. I'd check with your surgeon/dr on this - have you scheduled your surgery already?

I'm 10 days post. My surgeon never mentioned it. Maybe I was tested and negative so she never brought it up.

Don't know. Unless they tested for it in my pre-op bloodwork, I haven't heard of H. Pylori either in the context of WLS.

Not a lot. I got down about 20oz. of Powerade Zero yesterday and 16 ounces total of Syntrax Nectar. I basically drink every 10 or 15 minutes throughout the day. I also had about a teaspoon of chicken broth but since I can't get it to stay warm between tastes, I usually give up on it.

I never really ran from the camera because I figure it is what it is. The weight is apparent, even if you don't want to see it in a photo. Everyone sees it when I'm out and about so trying to shield myself from seeing it, I feel, is futile. I may not like what I see but it's me. I walked past a mirror at a department store once and that ruined my day but I got over it.

Then again, I have a performance background so I'm used to putting myself out there; good, bad, ugly, pretty.

Not sure but I do know that many carriers do have a window after they approve you that you must get your surgery within or you'll have to start all over.

You guys all docs are not the same some dont take the time to inform and others

My surgeon has an insurance lady who on the first consult asked me who my insurer was and they had a stack of requirement sheets for each insurance carrier. She pulled out the one for my insurance. Took 10 seconds. So, yeah, there should be someone in the office who has a pretty vast knowledge of what the major carriers require. Regardless of the type of doctor, that's a major part of how they get paid so someone in the office has to know.

I had to have 5 years of documented weight.

I did too but through records. I just asked the doctors I'd used over the last 5 years to send in the records. Did you actually wait 5 years?

Didn't you say you just found out you are pregnant a couple of days ago? Maybe it's the hormones?