jessicaanders29

I've heard it mentioned before about making sure what your eating isn't too high in sodium and drink water like crazy. Most women fluctuate with their cycle too. All you can do is eat protein first! Are you eating until you feel full before stopping? I'll be 7 weeks out thur. and am trying to navigate this sleeve like everyone else! lots of trial and error.

I'm 5 weeks out down 34lbs. I had a one week pre-op diet, with just shakes-nothing else. I remember with my band it was 2 weeks prior, only shakes. All surgeons are different. No regrets! Pain was tolerable. I took pain meds the first 24hrs after surgery and then stopped. I was sore, but didn't feel I needed medication. I have had zero, zip, zilch issues. Gotta work at getting fluid and protein in the first week like its a full time job! I had a small hernia repair and have not had heartburn since! I can't tell you how wonderful that has been! Oh, I have had one issue I guess, I'm now sensitive to milk, lactose intolerant. Only with milk, not all dairy. If I take a lactaid pill beforehand, it's all good. Best wishes for your recovery!

I did gain about 18lbs between dec-sept. It could've been so much worse, but I had already gained a lot back with the band so I was starting out heavier anyway. So far I've lost 28lbs in 28 days (I weigh in on thurs). Try to stay busy!! Talk to a girlfriend, take a walk, making small substitutions make a difference!

I did gain about 18lbs between dec-sept. It could've been so much worse, but I had already gained a lot back with the band so I was starting out heavier anyway. So far I've lost 28lbs in 28 days (I weigh in on thurs). Try to stay busy!! Talk to a girlfriend, take a walk, making small substitutions make a difference!

Of course we have to chew chew chew, and instead of 3 meals (what I was recommended with the band) the sleeve is 5-6. Protein first, veggies second. I was on liquids one week before surgery and 2 weeks after, then progressed to puréed food for a few days and now I'm on soft foods. No vomiting or things feeling stuck and I have tolerated all foods thus far.

Of course we have to chew chew chew, and instead of 3 meals (what I was recommended with the band) the sleeve is 5-6. Protein first, veggies second. I was on liquids one week before surgery and 2 weeks after, then progressed to puréed food for a few days and now I'm on soft foods. No vomiting or things feeling stuck and I have tolerated all foods thus far.

My band was taken out in December. I had it 6 years. I had no complications what so ever! I know there was some scar tissue, but I actually went home that day. I was sleeved 9/12 and so far it seems like the sleeve is as great as the band was supposed to be, but wasn't! Best of luck to you!

My band was taken out in December. I had it 6 years. I had no complications what so ever! I know there was some scar tissue, but I actually went home that day. I was sleeved 9/12 and so far it seems like the sleeve is as great as the band was supposed to be, but wasn't! Best of luck to you!

I can relate! I had my band for 6 years and I'm 3 weeks post op today! I think it's improving everyday though, so that's good!! Hang in there....it'll all be worth it.

Wonderful results!! . Give yourself a pat on the back!

My surgeon also suggested bypass for me because of GERD and I am taking the gamble with the sleeve. I've heard it can get worse, it can get better and it can stay the same. My issues are completely weight related, I virtually have none when at a healthier weight. I've managed it thus far and if it does come to worst case scenario I guess I'd think of revising to the bypass. My surgeon is doing the procedure I've decided on, you should still be able to use the surgeon you want regardless of what he/she recommends. Good luck to us all!!

My surgery is sept 12th too! Ill start my shakes tomorrow.

The hospital is Essentia (formerly St Mary's medical center). My surgeon is Dr. Bettendorf.

Surgery date is September 12th. jessicaanders29@aol.com. Thank you!!