TwinsMama

Pre-op I would have given you a long list. Now as a post-op that had my tastebuds do a 180, I would say, just worry about your Vitamins. Leave the Protein and anything else you may need to return, to your local store. Also, beware, vitamins I liked pre-op, I could not stomach post-op. So if you do buy vitamins, opt for just 1 container as opposed to subscribing to save more. I so wasted money on that.

I've never had the band but my first 2 weeks I vomited everything I ate or drank (due to my complications). Now at 7 weeks out, I vomit sometimes when I eat something that does not agree with me. My tastes have changed and I'm not able to do any lactose. I find I will sometimes vomit if there are things in the food that I didn't realize were there (dairy mainly).

Not sure if you already told us, but how old is he? You may have to do feedings in a chair (little rocker or something else closer to the ground). I had twins so that was a reality for us. We almost never used a high chair until they were feeding themselves. Also, as for the crib, can you have him sleep in a pack n play or some other lower type of bed? That way he can be enclosed but you won't have to really lift him. You may need to consider more help. In all honesty (if you can't get more help) I'd see if you can push your surgery back a few weeks/months until you don't need to do so much lifting of your baby. I know you may not want to hear that, but I can't imagine doing this when my kids were still needing so much lifting.

Everyone is different. I was out for a month, could not imagine even being out of bed more than 2 hours at 6 days. But, there are some who were back to work quickly. All of us heal differently.

I would go with what your Dr said. I picked up my cousin's baby at close to 4 weeks post-op. Well he had hit a growth spurt and I didn't realize he already got to 20 lbs. I immediately had to put him down and lay down. It hurt my entire core really bad. Thing is, I didn't expect him to be so much and me to hurt so bad. I can't imagine doing that to myself more than once.

Wow, great job, congrats!

My Dr told me we do need some fat. Small amounts but yes, some fat is needed.

Exactly what I was going to type. Yes that is one nifty book!

Funniest comment ever...

Great job!

Another option which may help is if you get your own personal plan for a year and pick one that offers this surgery. I looked into that when I was worried our work plan would not offer it. Just as an FYI, many indiv plans in my area (depending on the company and your health status) costs between $350 - $400 a month which would be about $4.5K - $4.8K for a year. That's about half of the cheapest (self-pay) surgery I've seen.

I second what everyone said. I took copies to my Coord. it was much easier on my mind to know that she had everything she needed. And yes, there were times she had multiple copies, but I was much more at ease knowing she had my complete file.

Congrats!

I feel you! I was almost 6 feet tall and 160 lbs and was called overweight. Now that is close to my goal. Funny how the very discipline that tells us to be healthy, is the same one that sets crazy standards for what healthy means.

Hang in there and if you need the meds, don't think twice about taking them. Sending hugs your way!

I am 7 weeks out and had hunger the entire time. I of course don't get hungry as often or with the same intensity...but yes, hunger is there. I had people telling me I was only "head hungry" then when I got light headed (more than once) my Dr and Nut both said...um, yes some people still get hungry. I even tried drinking Water only to be upset I have to wait 30 min to eat because yes, it was hunger all along.

Congrats to both of you!

My Dr wanted us to have no caffeine after the sleeve. I was always a decafe girl though. However, now that I'm sleeved I don't desire coffee at all. I go with the ask your Dr response.

Of course you know you're still healing. Each day can feel vastly different. Don't force yourself to do too much. Take naps as needed, drink your Water, and try and get Protein if you can. Go slowly and you'll be okay.

This so much! My parents were both small (my Mom under weight for most of her life). So they never thought about putting restrictions on food other than no sugar cerals, chewing fully, eating slowly, and overall not being an embarassment at the table. We had balanced meals every night but could eat as many servings as we "needed". They could eat whatever they wanted and my sister and I on the other hand, could not. They had to eventually (after they saw me take an interest in getting in shape) stop buying the junk because they knew it would not help me in the long run.

While I value what you're saying there is a bit I don't agree with at all. My sleeve doesn't help me make better decisions. My mental work before and during this process helps me make better decisions. Check some of the Vet boards, you'll see that many people regain because the sleeve doesn't help them make better decisions.

From what I've noticed I think everyone is saying monitor what she eats, more protein, less carbs, being active each day. I may have missed someone saying eat like a post-op...I agree won't work. I do however feel, by changing her diet (or even WW like someone suggested), she would benefit. The thing is, even with the sleeve a person can cheat. I see a coworker do it daily. If she cannot do simple (gradual) diet changes, the sleeve will fail her too. Or, rather, she will fail her sleeve.

I love this post because it so sums up myself in so many ways! I'm tall too and back when I was young people used the big to mean "tall". So even when I wasn't (looking back) that big, I heard how big I was my whole life. Like you, I didn't stop growing either until I was 18. I grew 2 inches the summer between HS and freshman year in college. So doing this at 14 would have messed me up. I guess I'm just really passionate about this topic because one I had complications and two because I believe every girl/woman should be taught to love themself regardless of weight/size/etc. I've never had problems making friends because I was taught to be content by myself so anyone extra was a bonus. I have never had low self-esteem and my reasons to sleeve were purely health related (terrified of getting co-morbs down the line and loss of energy). I opt for the OP to work on her daughters mental before the physical!

Here's the thing...I have never cared if my kids were mad because I told them no to something that I know is not in their best interest. Maybe that makes me a tough Mom, but that's how I was raised and I could not be more proud/honored/thankful to have a Mom who was Mom first and not trying to be a friend. Not saying the OP is trying to be a friend, but I believe as parents it is our job to have the boundaries our children seem to think are unnecessary. I totally agree with you that this seems rushed. This could have been avoided with a bit more talk first and then action. I feel for the OP because she is really worried about her child.

One thing I hear a lot of pre-ops say is that someone had surgery and had great results. I get this thinking and I thought this way too. But what I noticed (as someone who had complications) is that Drs and other WLS advocates don't promote/post/share those stories of those of us who had complications. They'll post the pictures (years out) of people who lost huge amounts of weight. While failing to mention but Jane also had a leak, stricture, and was on bedrest for 10 months. Why? Because none of us would get the surgery. Be careful with the thought process that because so and so was successful/had it easy, your daughter will too. I'm not trying to beat a dead horse (and haven't read all the comments) but just know, none of us thought we'd be the 1% complication. However, it does happen and can happen to any of us.