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I researched allot before getting my sleeve, my final desicion was based on the long term affects of the surgeries. With rounxy and bypass there are malabsortion and stretching of the pouch that can happen so I chose sleeve. My mother also was told by her Doc to get lapband or bypass but I talked her out of it. I'm 3 months out and very happy . Even if I dont loose weight as fast as a bypass or rounxy patient I know eventually all the weight will fall of with no malabsorption problems.

what kind of protein? if meat or chicken that is allot I think. What size bougie did your doc use?

Yes it is actually very important for them to know the amount anesthesia to administer.

When I go to the chinease buffet I eat a little salad, 4 pieces of shrimp ,a little mashed potatoes and gravy. are you worried its too much?

Sounds like she is freaking out because your loosing weight and might become attractive to the other sex. When I would loose weight in the past prior to surgery My husband would try to sabatough my efforts by buying pans of sweets and bring them home. On the other hand I would get jelous when he would lose weight and pick fights for no reason! My suggestion is to Grab her by both arms look her deep in her eyes and tell her that no matter how much I change on the out side I will always love you . You and Our children are the most important thing in my life! even though she already knows that verbalizing it will make her feel secure. This is what made me toss my insecurity out the window and bring me back down to reality. I have been mariied for 10 years and have 3 children. Me and my husband have also been to hell and back but have made through and are stronger. Try to stay positive and let her know how feel. It is very difficult as the sleever not to get deppressed over everything happening in your body during the first month. Tell her that you need her to support you through this difficult time and tell her you love her Hang in there you will both do great and there is nothing that will pull you apart! This surgery will bring you closer to one another once all the weight starts to shed

Rest in peace Fred

I wish I knew then what I know now! I went crazy before my pre-op diet and gained 12 pounds because I was freaking out about never eating again like I want! Fettuccine Alfredo,pizza ,chips, some more chips LOL subs... I'm 3 months post op and If I did it all over again I would have not done it like that. Today I can eat fettuccine Alfredo,pizza,chips the only difference is the amount! congrats on your upcoming surgery this is gonna be the best thing you have ever done for you self

I'm so happy for you

I was told by my doctor 4 0z / half a cup of what ever your eating at each meal.But there are things that you can eat more of. I measure my meat,chicken and fish on a scale 2 or 3 ounces because I get full fast off of that. I also go by serving size according to whatever I'm eating. The most important thing is to Listen to your sleeve! Even if you measured out 4 ounces but get only 3 in and feel uncomfortable stop! I'm not sure what other might say about this but if I eat 4 ounces and am ok I eat a little more. Each time I eat its different. Sometimes I can eat 2 Ounces some times more or less. It isn't the density because it can be the same thing just a different time.

I don't calculate my carbs. I just watch what I eat when It comes to calories and fat. 800 calories a day. Stay away from the bad foods. Pasta,rice,bread,fried foods,pastries,pizza.. I do have some maybe once a week but thanks to this surgery its in a very small portioned size I lose 3 pounds a week. I don't exercise but am active.

Week 1 Clear Liquids, weeks 2 and 3 full liquids(milk skim 1%,Protein shakes,yogurt drink,juice low sugar, flavored Water etc) week 4 soft foods( cottage cheese,apple sauce,yogurt,boiled eggs ect) after that you can eat everything in 4 oz measurements. stop when you are full,eat slowly , chew like you have never chewed before LOL this is what my doc ordered. I do agree its too early to eat chicken and potatoes at 2 weeks. I followed this and lost 24 pounds the first month. Dont beat your self up about it start fresh tomorrow I can post the complete list for you if you like he gave me a book that he wrote about the sleeve

unjury.com has been raved about by many on this sight. I used the chicken flavored one for the first 3 weeks it really helped with my protein intake. EAS myoplex is another one that tastes realy good and sat better for me. they have it at kroger and walmart. It is already mixedlike muscle milk. Good luck

Blood analysis as others have said and are you getting enough liquids in? that zaps my energy completly!

Yes! It took a while but yes you will be able to take bigger sips, I can take bigger sips but not as big as before . Once I chuged down water on accident like 3 big ones and freaked out but was fine little discomfort but was fine. I dont chug because Im scared to stretch the pouch, Not sure if thats possible:)

1 piece of personal pizza at 3 weeks

I eat 800-900 calories a day, no excersize I feel guilty about that, drink lots water and take meds

Today I weighed in at 229 LBS! Prior to surgery I would loose weight and make it to 230, I could never get under that number. I would fall back into old habits eat and balloon back up to 288-300. Today I beat the little monster inside that loves food LOL and with the help of VSG! AWESOME simply awesome. My new goal now is to hit 199 LBS. Good luck everyone

Thanks everyone

I'm actually 12 weeks, don't know were I got 16 weeks from lol

your calorie intake might be it! 1200 is were you should hover around to maintain your weight less than that to lose according to my doctor. Hope this helps

I know everyones body/age is different, but I'm intereasted. Thanks I lost 12lbs pre op 10 day diet, 26 lbs first month , 17 lbs second month.

sports Bra is more comfy than regular one NO STEEL!

I'm freezing right now! I'm always cold wasn't a while ago.

Sunday I weighed in at 233lbs . My husband weighs 236 at 6'2''. The last time I weighed less then him was 9 years ago! I feel like I won a fight of some kind! My husband never said anything about my weight in the past or made me feel bad. I feel more lady like weighing less than him

start out with some light excersize and build up from there. The heart is a muscle and it needs to be excersized just like the rest of the muscles in our body. I have been doing better when it comes to getting dizzy when I stand. I make sure I get all fluids in and move around more. The 100 lbs would require your heart to beat more (130 bpm) to get the blood to the fat and feed it. Now that it is all gone your heart dosnt have to beat as fast or as hard to oxygenate your body(80). A normal heart rate is between 60-100 so 80 is PERFECT For the feeling weak make sure you get protein in and vitamins! they do make a difference Great job on the weightloss can't wait till I can say I lost 100 LBS. I need to lose a total of 129 but 100 LBS sounds so awesome Congrats