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Hi there if it's the eating late that is causing u to do this please please stop because it is so dangerous! It is so easy to inhale this mess into your lungs. That's why you are coughing. We get so relaxed while sleeping that we inhale saliva many times. Bringing this into your lungs is trouble and could definitely cause pneumonia. I've seen it happen many many times usually with older patients who can't swallow well and have some stuff still in their mouth when going to sleep. Not to scare you straight or anything but seriously you can't let that happen anymore.

I believe they say that bypass is the gold standard but I didn't go that way. I had a band and was revised to a sleeve. I'm only 3 weeks out but so far I love it! I've already lost 17 lbs in just three weeks. I chose the sleeve because I just need to eat less. But what I do eat, I want to absorb the nutrients from it. I was also not wanting to have the "dumping syndrome" that many bypass patients have. Meaning if u eat sugar, it dumps into ur intestines too fast and u get really sick with vomiting and diarrhea. Some ppl want that to happen though because it keeps then away from that kind of stuff. That's not for me though. I would rather just be able to eat a very small amount of food and lose weight. Continue your research and read all you can from real people not just studies and such and see which would work out best for your needs. There may be some bypass patients who will offer advise too or tell you the reason they chose bypass over the sleeve. It's your own journey.

dammit girl! We have about the same starting stats. I'm only 3 weeks out though. I am hoping I end up like your after pic! Wow

it didn't for me but u may have a more sensitive tummy with spicy stuff. Everyone is different but hopefully it will be good. Tasted like heaven after all the liquids lol The red beef u may need to wait on but mine said for mushies the meat had to be super tender. With the roast the soupy part is sinful even without the meat

just that each day gets better while the swelling goes down. Just keep sipping. Maybe try something hot first, it's easier for me to get in hot Soup. Good luck! I'm new too.

I believe they say that bypass is the gold standard but I didn't go that way. I had a band and was revised to a sleeve. I'm only 3 weeks out but so far I love it! I've already lost 17 lbs in just three weeks. I chose the sleeve because I just need to eat less. But what I do eat, I want to absorb the nutrients from it. I was also not wanting to have the "dumping syndrome" that many bypass patients have. Meaning if u eat sugar, it dumps into ur intestines too fast and u get really sick with vomiting and diarrhea. Some ppl want that to happen though because it keeps then away from that kind of stuff. That's not for me though. I would rather just be able to eat a very small amount of food and lose weight. Continue your research and read all you can from real people not just studies and such and see which would work out best for your needs. There may be some bypass patients who will offer advise too or tell you the reason they chose bypass over the sleeve. It's your own journey.

Oh weird thing that happened at the health food store. One of the guys that work there asked if I needed help finding something. I explained I had weight loss surgery and was looking for chewable type Vitamins. He starts in about all this stuff I didn't ask about. Started saying things like u didn't put it all on in one day, it's not gonna come off that fast either...uh huh I know... U should cut out a inspirational pic of yourself at a thin size and put it on your mirror! That way you won't give up. It will inspire you! I said well thanks but I don't have a thin pic, I've never been thin. He says what!! Never??!! Even when u were younger??!! I said nope I'm old and fat and before I was young and fat. Where's your vitamins? He stands back, looks me up and down and says girl let me tell you, u are a looker already and when u come back in here no one is going to recognize you! You're going to split the walls with your beauty! You just wait and see since you have no idea what it looks like on you cause I can see it now! Ok well he changed the direction that was going and sorta made me feel better. it was just a really weird and awkward moment with him lol strangers can just say anything huh.

Day 8- 212.2 lbs
I looked over my soft food mushy menu and it listed egg salad. Sounded great! But I was worried about large pieces so I put three boiled eggs in my ninja chopper (great for mushies) and a tbs of mayo and tad mustard. Couple of pulses later and I have egg paste but I'm gonna eat it anyway. Probably the consistency I need. 3 eggs way too much. I got maybe 1 egg in before I felt a little grossed out and nauseated. Thinking that was a bad idea but I don't want anything else and I do feel ... Full? Still struggling with that part. Is it me stopping myself or the sleeve? I'll know more when I reach solids stage. Had a lil head hunger today too blah

oh cool u got the starter kit. So tell me about the other flavors like the strawberry and vanilla. I haven't tried those but I really wanna try the protein cheese sauce too u won't need much in the hospital lol

This may sound crazy but try Cherries because they have something in them called proanthocyanidins which will help neutralise uric acid and reduce the inflammation. My grandfather had it bad and I told him about this because it was In a book I have of natural remedies and he tried it because nothing the doctors have him worked. He ate Cherry pie filling. It fixed him completely! Buy cherries eat those or drink natural cherry juice which I guess would be at a health food store? Hope that helps.

Oh weird thing that happened at the health food store. One of the guys that work there asked if I needed help finding something. I explained I had weight loss surgery and was looking for chewable type Vitamins. He starts in about all this stuff I didn't ask about. Started saying things like u didn't put it all on in one day, it's not gonna come off that fast either...uh huh I know... U should cut out a inspirational pic of yourself at a thin size and put it on your mirror! That way you won't give up. It will inspire you! I said well thanks but I don't have a thin pic, I've never been thin. He says what!! Never??!! Even when u were younger??!! I said nope I'm old and fat and before I was young and fat. Where's your vitamins? He stands back, looks me up and down and says girl let me tell you, u are a looker already and when u come back in here no one is going to recognize you! You're going to split the walls with your beauty! You just wait and see since you have no idea what it looks like on you cause I can see it now! Ok well he changed the direction that was going and sorta made me feel better. it was just a really weird and awkward moment with him lol strangers can just say anything huh.

Oh weird thing that happened at the health food store. One of the guys that work there asked if I needed help finding something. I explained I had weight loss surgery and was looking for chewable type Vitamins. He starts in about all this stuff I didn't ask about. Started saying things like u didn't put it all on in one day, it's not gonna come off that fast either...uh huh I know... U should cut out a inspirational pic of yourself at a thin size and put it on your mirror! That way you won't give up. It will inspire you! I said well thanks but I don't have a thin pic, I've never been thin. He says what!! Never??!! Even when u were younger??!! I said nope I'm old and fat and before I was young and fat. Where's your vitamins? He stands back, looks me up and down and says girl let me tell you, u are a looker already and when u come back in here no one is going to recognize you! You're going to split the walls with your beauty! You just wait and see since you have no idea what it looks like on you cause I can see it now! Ok well he changed the direction that was going and sorta made me feel better. it was just a really weird and awkward moment with him lol strangers can just say anything huh.

Oh weird thing that happened at the health food store. One of the guys that work there asked if I needed help finding something. I explained I had weight loss surgery and was looking for chewable type Vitamins. He starts in about all this stuff I didn't ask about. Started saying things like u didn't put it all on in one day, it's not gonna come off that fast either...uh huh I know... U should cut out a inspirational pic of yourself at a thin size and put it on your mirror! That way you won't give up. It will inspire you! I said well thanks but I don't have a thin pic, I've never been thin. He says what!! Never??!! Even when u were younger??!! I said nope I'm old and fat and before I was young and fat. Where's your vitamins? He stands back, looks me up and down and says girl let me tell you, u are a looker already and when u come back in here no one is going to recognize you! You're going to split the walls with your beauty! You just wait and see since you have no idea what it looks like on you cause I can see it now! Ok well he changed the direction that was going and sorta made me feel better. it was just a really weird and awkward moment with him lol strangers can just say anything huh.

I feel great! And I'm down 13 lbs couldn't be happier about that! And it's almost your turn wooohooo

the chocolate splendor is 21 g of protein per scoop and 100 calories. If u mix it with 8 oz of skim milk u get an additional 8 grams and if u put a tbs of Peanut Butter powder it adds 3 more so one shake would be 32 grams sometimes I add two scoops and two tbs of peanut butter powder Bringing it to 56 grams for one shake. I don't believe that the human body can only absorb so much protein at one time. I've been reading different articles and studies that talk about how our ancestors did not break their protein consumption down into several meals. They pretty much protein loaded when they could consuming whatever kill they had. The body processes protein differently than carbs so it's not so cut and dry. So I figure as long as I'm getting my protein needs in I'm doing good. Others may feel strongly about breaking the meals up but this is just how I do it

Day 16- 207lbs
Total loss now is 42 lbs. it's sad that I can't really see it yet but I did notice the top of my hands aren't so puffy lol that's something right haha

I know this thread is kinda old but I read it just before my revision so I called my surgeon in and asked him about this. I asked him if I would have a pouch and if he sutured around where the band was. He said absolutely not. He said he sutures throughout it not around. He said, "if I were to give you a pouch, then I did not give you a sleeve, and that is our goal today". I was pretty pleased with that.

hi Crissy It's 5.4 oz maybe u can have some soon

wow that's the same as me! Same weight going in and everything. Except with my revision, and hernia repair, I also got my gallbladder removed. I was so ready for that band to come out.

it doesn't to me but maybe I'm just half starved lol I've tried several of the different Greek yogurts and other than healthy choice frozen, this is the only one I really like.

oh gosh girl I was sooo scared! But I have to tell you, I am in the medical field and I see everyday what will happen to a person who doesn't get the weight off and believe me, it's way way scarier. I just HAD to do it. At 41 yrs old and being overweight every single day of my 41 yrs, it was obvious if there was any possible way that I could have done this on my own I would have long ago. Think positive thoughts only. Push away all the negative and know in your heart that you are making the best decision for you. Oh and.. It's not that bad!! Lol

Day 7 (one week post op!!) 214lbs I've lost 8 lbs!!!! Today makes one solid week down! So happy! Pain is all gone. food or rather all the liquids are going right through me. A lot. I hear others say they are having the opposite thing happen though. I was able to start eating food that has a thicker consistency today so that was awesome. This morning I had a Protein Shake using Unjury chocolate splendor, 2 tbs of Peanut Butter powder for extra Protein and milk. Used two percent but I will switch to skim soon as I run out. Great shake loved it and I used two scoops of Protein Powder so I could get this darn protein in. Soooo what did I choose for my first mini meal. Refried beans! Been reading about em all week and I wanted some soo bad. So I had half a cup mixed 1/4 c Red enchilada sauce and 2 tbs shredded cheese. Basically I had a pintos and cheese from Taco Bell lol or at least it tasted exactly the same and it was pure heaven. Only 160 calories and 8 g of protein. So I think I will be having this often. This is also the first day that I've been able to take a regular drink of my power aid zero and not a tiny tiny sip. It went down easily so that's how I knew it would be ok it move on to the refried Beans without difficulty. My paper work said I could on day 7 but if I was still having trouble with Water I would not have tried it yet. Today has been a great day. Ive lost 8 pounds my first week. I am now 214 lbs which is a number I haven't seen in years. I'm full on 1/2 c. I'm able to drink easily so I won't get dehydrated. And best of all I was able to get 72 g of protein in and still stayed under 800 calories. Yeah!!!!!

Day 4 post op- 216 lbs lost 6 lbs since surgery!
Day 4 has been pretty good too. I am down six lbs since Monday and today is Friday so that's pretty unbelievable! I drank a Protein shake this morning. A muscle milk (1/2 bottle) for lunch. It had 40 g of Protein. But I wasn't really impressed with the taste. Kinda spoiled now since trying unjury Protein Powder. I really think I'm going to order the unflavored kind though because I have to get more protein in. I will be able to mix it up in my Tomato Soup which has never tastes so good than it does now lol the swelling in my belly is going down. Unflavored Water is kinda hard to get in. Idk why... Noticed when I feel full it kinda feels like a little bit of pressure on my chest. Nothing like the band feeling but not quite a full feeling either. So far I haven't had any cravings for anything and I'm not in any sort of Great Depression about missing food. This is not like any diet I've ever experienced. My energy is up. I don't miss food. It doesn't even look good at this stage. Soup is yummy and I'm satisfied completely. It's truly a miracle.

Hi guys! I'm not sure how much help I am being but I like being able to put this all down at least for a little while. I'm so happy if it's helping some who are pre-op and as nervous as I was!
Day 3- 218 lbs! Lost 4 lbs
I forgot to put this down yesterday lol well day three was wonderful!! It's amazing how great I felt today! My incisions are still pretty numb so no pain there. I have five of them. Two larger ones and three very small ones. I went to Walmart and got some shopping done cause I wanted to make a roast tomorrow. Not that I can eat a roast mind you lol I still have a little pain if I turn the wrong way or something but other than that I feel awesome! And I've lost four lbs! Today I've had a scoop of unjury chocolate spendor Protein powder with 2 T of Hills Bro sugar free French vanilla Cappuccino powder. A vanilla sugar free pudding. And Tomato Soup with milk for supper. I'm not really hungry. But I do get a tiny feeling of hunger if it's time to eat. It goes away immediately. Still sipping on power aid zero too.

7:30 pm and i made some broth and it started going down! I've gotten almost a whole coffee mug in!! Oh happy day. Tomorrow I will try adding a lil bit of Unjury chicken Protein Powder. Yay!!!!!!!!!