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Stretching the sleeve
Galaxy Girl replied to rgrunge87's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@LipstickLady, of course I know sleevers do not have a pouch! I am referring to the stomach as a pouch! I know the difference between a sleeve and bypass. I am a well informed sleeved person. Thanks! -
Stretching the sleeve
Galaxy Girl replied to rgrunge87's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My NUT said the sleeve will stretch if you constantly overeat at a sitting, the stomach can stretch because the pouch is too small to hold a large amount of food. However, if you eat and wait about 30+ minutes and eat again, then the pouch should not stretch. -
Post pic of your scars?
Galaxy Girl replied to altraoiche's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am three months post op and my scars are not visible. I did not use anything for them either! I am happy about it. -
Spanx and Corsets
Galaxy Girl replied to simply_Me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I started wearing shape wear 1 month post op. I started with a large and now wear a medium. I got good DKNY from Burlington Coat Factory and Marshalls. Good luck! -
1 year out PROGRESS from August 2012 Post op Peeps!
Galaxy Girl replied to RareGold3000's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@RareGold3000, congrats!!! You are an inspiration. -
I was taking Protonix before surgery and still do. It is best to take PPI's first thing in the morning; it neutralizes the acid in the tummy.
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August post op sleevers: Check in
Galaxy Girl replied to motherof5's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@VSGAnn2014, you can also buy clothes made of stretchy material so you can wear them till you reach your goal. I plan on wearing my clothes till I reach a size 10 lol... . I wore my 18-20 till I could fit size 14. So far I have not bought new clothes. Just shopping from my closet. I bought a size 10 jeans on black Friday. People at my job are telling me I need new uniforms. I told them I have more weight to lose...hahaa...Good luck! -
August post op sleevers: Check in
Galaxy Girl replied to motherof5's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
So I had my 3 months post op last week, and I must say I am doing great. My doctor's scale measures lean muscles, body fat, fat mass etc. All the numbers are going down. I most impressed with my degree of obesity. It was 90.3% when I started this journey and now it is 51.6%. My visceral fat rating also went from 15 to 10! I am pleased I am getting healthy. I do not have an ideal goal weight. I am interested in BMI, Body fat, and building lean muscle. Oh...my goal is to be a size 10; however, because I have wide hips, I may settle with 12 for pants. I currently wear 14 in both dress & pants. So for the next 3 months, I will be doing strength training 3x a week, cardio 5x a week. My nut said to increase intake to 1000 calories. I am increasing fluids to 72oz and protein to minimum 100g. Good luck to everyone! -
August post op sleevers: Check in
Galaxy Girl replied to motherof5's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@Freebird14, good job on being disciplined! -
Presurgery weight gain
Galaxy Girl replied to Timmy2shirts's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@Timmy2shirts, as others have said it depends on your insurance. I did not have specified weight to lose. I lost about 10lbs from my 1st weigh in and the insurance approved. Good luck! -
@@crystalmaries, it all depends on your journey. I was in the hospital for 2 days. I started walking the first day of surgery. I was okay at home. I walked around the house every hour and I think that helped with my recovery. I walked about 5 - 10 minutes at a time. My husband did not take time off work. I took showers when he was home as a precaution. Inform your kids when you will take showers and ask them to check on you if you are not out by a certain time. That worked for me. Good luck on your journey!
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carbs.. when are they allowed?
Galaxy Girl replied to dacosta.juli's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My program does not encourage carbs until goal is met. I am 3 months out and I have had carbs on occasions. My NUT said the carbs slow down the weight loss. -
August post op sleevers: Check in
Galaxy Girl replied to motherof5's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congrats to everyone. I think am down about 30lbs since surgery. I have my 3 months visit this coming Monday. I am down from size 18 surgery date to size 14 in pants and dresses. My goal is to be a size 10 in clothes. That is what I used to be. I bought myself a size 10 jeans online yesterday. Lol.... My weight loss is noticeable and everyone is asking what I am doing. I feel very, very good with everything. I will post on Monday after my visit. Good luck to all -
Can you take melatonin to sleep 7 weeks post...
Galaxy Girl replied to TeacherMommy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I started taking it 3 weeks post op. I bought the tables that dissolve. -
@@audefacere, I had dizziness the first 2 weeks after my surgery. I went to the ER and nothing was wrong with me. At my 2 weeks post op, after discussing my food intake with the surgeon, he asked me to increase it to 800-1000 calories. I was eating 450-550 calories. When I increased my intake, the dizziness stopped. Keep track of how many calories you are consuming.
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Traveling overseas
Galaxy Girl replied to Unhappysleever's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@Unhappysleever, I traveled overseas 6 weeks post op and everything was fine. I bought protein shakes once I got to my destination. I also bought canned tuna and salmon. Safe travels and enjoy your trip! -
@@ngoycoanaya, I mix the unflavored powder with 1% milk and I enjoy it.
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What is the normal time of recovery for the sleeve?
Galaxy Girl replied to Grandma2tweeties's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@Grandma2tweeties, I went back to work after 2 weeks but felt dizzy throughout the two weeks. At my 2 weeks post op, the doctor said I was taking in too little calories hence the dizziness. I got better when I increased my intake. A co-worker was out for a month. Good luck with everything! By the way, you did not say if you are doing laparoscopic or open surgery. Laparoscopic surgeries heal faster than open surgeries. -
Pre operative fears
Galaxy Girl replied to Dianne A's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@Dianne A, you will be fine. Even after surgery, there are sometimes one will cheat. Keep your head up and pray. I do not have support from my husband either, but I am staying my course and losing weight. Good luck! -
HAS ANYONE EXPERIENCED THEIR SLEEVE BEING STRETCHED?
Galaxy Girl replied to downsizingdiva's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
According to webmd "If you continually overeat, the stomach may stretch. If your stomach stretches, you will not benefit from your surgery." http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/restrictive-operations-stomach-stapling-or-gastric-banding another link http://obesitycoverage.com/weight-loss-surgeries/gastric-sleeve/gastric-sleeve-will-my-stomach-stretch Hope this answers your question. -
Does anyone regret getting the sleeve and wish they had the bypass?
Galaxy Girl replied to April4's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@April4, although the bypass people lose weight faster in the beginning, after 5 years, both sleeve and bypass patients lost about the same amount of weight. Besides losing slow is better. Less excess skin. I am loving my sleeve. -
Muscle loss....Gym question
Galaxy Girl replied to bluesclues's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@bluesclues, to add to the others, do cardio 3-5 times a week and weights 2-3 times a week. A trick to prevent muscle loss is to drink or eat protein within 1 hour after exercising. It has worked for me. I exercise in the morning on an empty stomach and drink my protein shake after my workouts. In the past, my trainer told me to do cardio for 10 - 15 minutes to warm up the muscles, then do the weights and finish off with cardio. Apparently, the muscles stretch/work better when they are warmed up. I do elliptical at home 3-4 times a week. I am starting the gym on Monday to take group classes and work on my muscles. Good luck! -
Weight tracking using My Fitness Pal
Galaxy Girl replied to penman53's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@penman53, hope this info from the cdc website is helpful. http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/calories/ -
August post op sleevers: Check in
Galaxy Girl replied to motherof5's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@motherof5, I would not stress about it too. My NUT has not set any timelines for me. She was sleeved herself and was a very slow loser. She has maintained her weight four years later. I would just keep eating right and living healthy. You are doing great! 77lbs lost yaay! -
August post op sleevers: Check in
Galaxy Girl replied to motherof5's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@snowkitten, you are doing great! Losing 31lbs in about 10 weeks is not something that you would have done in the past. The surgery is helping. I am a slow loser too. I suspect I have lost about 25lbs since surgery on 8/28/14. I guess I am different, but I am not worried... I know the weight will eventually fall off.