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Hey y'all. I had my sleeve performed on 4/22/13. My weight at the time of surgery was 357. As of today, I weigh 295 lbs. My lowest weight was around 283 lbs. Each month since having the surgery, it became easier to eat higher volumes of food. My weight loss slowed down, then stalled, and now I have regained. I admit, I don't always make the right food choices, but I exercise and try to keep moving. I relocated from SC to OH in early April and finally got up enough courage to make an appt with a surgeon. I met with him today. He thinks that my sleeve may be faulty and ordered an upper GI and lab work. He set a plan in place and asked that I lose 4 lbs in 2 weeks by my next appt. He said based on the upper GI results a RNY would be an option. My question is once you go through all those steps before the initial surgery, do the same requirements have to be met again for the insurance company for a revision? Does anyone have any info on this?

He thinks there's a chance it wasn't made small enough or not performed well. I'm having issues with vomiting, nausea and some occasional pain as well.

I think you misunderstood. I am able to eat more that I should with the sleeve. Doesn't mean I go out of my way to eat more. Secondly, I have my bad days and good days just like you and everyone else on and off this forum. I don't always make the right choices but, for the most part I try to stick to my maintenance plan and I exercise. I wouldn't dare consider posting what I posted if I knew good and well I wasn't doing my part most of the time. Pointless. Hope that answers your question.

Today was my six week post op appt. My doc was happy about my progress thus far. I've lost a total of almost 40 lbs since surgery. I was about to leave out when the dietician stopped me and requested a sit down. Basically, she wanted to catch up and make sure I was following the diet plan etc. The part that scared me was the example of play food she showed me of what I should be eating. It was a lot smaller portion wise than what I'm actually consuming. I eat almost double of what she showed me. I limit myself to 800 calories a day which includes 1-2 snacks. The Dr. actually suggested 1200-1400! The NUT told me not to concentrate on calories at all, but to monitor portion size instead and to cut out snacking. I feel like my way has been working pretty well so far and this person just totally kicked my legs from under me!! Do I continue on my merry way or listen to her?

How far out are you? Give me more info on your caloric intake. Do you fluctuate? I'd love to hear how you lost 17 lbs in two weeks!

I'm only one week post. Do I eat til my sleeve is full or the recommended amount of 2 ozs per meal? What are some telltale signs of a full sleeve?

Lol.. You got that right!!

I'm one week post op and I can see already she's gonna be a temperamental lil thing! Lol. I think it's the perfect time to give her a fitting name! Any ideas?

Ooooooo....I love it!! It's in the Top 3!!

I got sleeved on 4/22 also! I wouldn't lay on my stomach even if there's no pain. Talk to your doc about your concerns during your follow up. Mine is Tues! Good luck!

TIme is approaching fast for me guys! Monday April 22 is my big day and I can't seem to do anything else but obsess over it lol. Anyone else getting their new lease on this day also?

Hi friend! Congrats and good luck!

Does anyone have any cool or funny stories of where you were able to show off to that ex or old roommate, coworker etc after dropping weight? Or maybe you have plans of "bumping" into that particular person once you reach that perfect "look at me now" weight?

April 22nd here! donledo77@gmail.com Feel free to reach out anytime!

How far are you into the process? I unexpectedly received my surgery date last week. I went for my last one on one appt with the nut and was told I was already approved. Prior to that appt on the same day, the sleep doc was telling me he wanted me to do another sleep study so that they could go ahead and send my info to the insurance comp. Imagine my surprise when the nut told me the news since I was still fulfilling requirements. Hang on tight. Your date will come in no time!

Where I can I find these?

Is everyone's pre-op diet the same? Mine will be 2 protein shakes for breakfast and lunch, a sensible meal for dinner and a snack consising of a protein bar and fruit. What is everyone's diet like?

I received my diet plan yesterday but haven't begun it yet. My surgery date is 4/22 so I plan on starting it somewhere between 3/25 and 4/8. I talked to the dietician yesterday and ahe said if I do get headaches it's probably low blood sugar and to have a very light snack (like string cheese and crackers) if necessary. When is your big day? Congrats!

Prayer works y'all!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went to a couple of appointments today thinking I was just fulfilling the final requirements so that my info could be submitted to my insurance company. I was at the last one for the nutritionist and she said "Wait, there's a note here, you need to see Chris before you leave." I was like huh, for what?..she said well, you were approved for your surgery yesterday and you need to schedule your surgery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Y'all I about died in that woman's office. I'm too blessed and too excited...praise Him..I'm getting sleeved on 4/22.