BLERDgirl

It could be from eating a bit much. I was one of those who could never finish the last 2 - 3 bites. Pushing it just lead to me being really uncomfortable. This is the relearning part. Don't feel obligated to eat those last few bites. I started off just trashing them, then I switched to cooking a bit less. Instead of a full cup make 3/4 of a cup. By the time you wait 30 mins to an hour to drink Water, your brain will have signaled the belly it is full.

It depends on how much you needed to lose overall and how close to goal you are now. Perhaps the doctor was asking if you are meeting all your Protein and Fluid goals. I make it a point to hit at a minimum 70gms of protein and to get in 64 ounce of fluid or more. For me most of my fluids come from Water and the rest from Protein shakes. I am vegetarian so it's easy for me to follow protein first then vegetables. I also work out 5 -6 times a week. I was sleeved 9/18 and have lost 75lbs. I think I''m probably average for weight loss. Keep in mind some people are slow losers, just like some are fast losers.

Part of it may be age. As we age out body reshapes itself a bit. As to whether to hold off buying clothes, I would say YES. Wait until you are at maintenance.

Let's see; I take a multi Vitamin AM/PM = 2 Calcium mid morning/mid evening = 2 D3 - AM = 1 Biotin (for hair) AM/PM = 2 Once a week I take sub-lingual B12 ( one dropper full) So that's 7 pills a day. I am 6 mths out. When I was discharged I was also taking colace (stool softener) for the first 30 days post-op. I was also took omeprazole(prilosec) for the first 5 mths post op. Even adding them in, that's only 9 pills a day, so I say the 10 - 15 is a bit of an exaggeration. However considering that many overweight people are taking various pills and potions for different ailments, I'd say that's a good tradeoff.

I have severe allergies and intolerance but they aren't related to the sleeve. I had them before surgery. Post op sleeve I have had no issues with food of any sort. I just had to use common sense, chew really, really slowly and well, and remember to separate my eating and drinking with a 30 minute window.

Hello MY BMI was a close to yours when I had surgery. It has been an incredibly easy process for me and definitely the best decision I have ever made! Stay the course! It's definitely worth it!

I started this process shortly after getting over an illness. It was then I realized I needed to have surgery not only to lose weight but to stop the cycle of losing 35 -50lbs, getting sick and regaining. I was at my highest weight, 414lbs. I never really lost any weight pre-op. DOS I think I was 412. I had surgery 9/18/14. To date I am down 75lbs. My next mini -goal is to lose another 40 lbs by June. That will put me out of the 300's. Again I am amazed at how insanely easy this has been for me.

Call your doctor. You probably need a good PPI and possibly something for nausea.

I've never heard of anyone having constipation on the pre-op diet, but definitely speak to your doctor about taking miralax now. You might also request a prescription for colace post-op. My doctor started me on that in the hospital. He put me on a 30 day dose. I had my first post-op BM 3 days after discharge. I've been regular ever since. 6 months out and I am pretty much as normal as I was pre-op.

Sleeved 9/18. 6mth f/u today. Officially down 75lbs since day of surgery! Feeling great, and everyone is pleased with how things are going.

@@Thinside I'm glad. You really do have to find what works best for you. The one important thing this surgery should do is make your life easier.

Don't. You have no control over anyone else's thinking. Stop frustrating yourself and simply work on you. At the end of the day all you can really control is you.

OMG @@Kindle - that is hysterical! As diligent as I am about logging I never weigh or measure my food. I don't even blink an eye at something I literally take one bite out of. I think we've presented both sides of the fence here. Hopefully we haven't confused the OP.

Some doctors prefer it. It may depend on the doctor's familiarity and comfort with the bypass.

Doesn't sound alarming. I would just sip a little slower and watch it for now.

Not exactly true. It is recommended that sleeve patients not use NSAIDS because of concerns that they can cause ulcers, however if you have a condition that requires being treated with NSAIDS, they can be used under doctor's supervision. As for the decision to have the surgery. If you are afraid or have doubts, you need to do everything possible to alleviate those fears. if you want to take 6 mths and try another medically supervised diet, do so. If you want to see a therapist and try to get to the bottom of your issues with food, do that. You want to be confident going into this. By the time I did my research, I was 100% this was the right step for me. I was 100% compliant with my doctor's request. Sure I had butterflies in my stomach the day of surgery. I think that's normal. However I was completely sure I as making the right decision. I had a very easy surgical experience. I walked in recovery and had no complications or pain. I have no issues with any food I've tried and I have been losing consistently. I work out 5 -6 days a week and make sure to eat healthy and drink plenty of Water. I occasionally have treats, but I've find a balance with them. One bite of chocolate is now more than enough. The sleeve is working for me because I am doing my part to make it work.

Neither is the wrong answer. They are both successful tools if you work with the program. Weigh the pros and cons of both and decide which is best for you.

Unless you are going to use products with artificial sugars you won't. As your nurse how much sugar/carbs per day or per X amount of calories is allowable and then plan your menu around that. Keep in mind your body needs some carbs and sugar to function so if you are working out you may have a little more leeway.

Are you getting all your fluids in? All your protein? Taking your vitamins & supplements? It's not uncommon to be tired after surgery. I found a needed a nap anytime I went out for the first 2 -3 weeks. If you are following your doctors recommendations then take it easy and give your body time to adjust.

Hang in there! I know it's hard, but if you are already having trouble keeping things down on full liquids, you really don't want to rush advancing to the next stage. Your tummy needs to heal. Try coming up with non food activities to do. Eventually this will all be a thing of the past. Also stop wasting your breath trying to convince those who do not get it. It will do nothing but frustrate you even more.

@@SugarFreeMe - brings up a good point. Some people like gummies, but not every doctor likes them. Check with your to see if they are allowed.

I think this a is a good point. For me logging was never about my weight, it was about watching my health. I needed to keep track of those micros and needed to have a food diary for my allergist. It's not a burden because I know I don't have to follow it 100% and other than the 5 mins I take in the morning, I don't worry about logging it. If it feel like work or drudgery, once you're done with the 6 mths or year that your doctor requires don't do it. However, if you feel yourself backsliding, it can be a helpful tool.

It varies depending on the program and type of insurance you have. I My program does 3 appointments, nutrition class, psych eval, Upper GI, sleep study, Pulmonary Function test and chest xray. I had my insurance approval about midway through and my date when I was 80% done with my testing. from start to finish it took about 4 mths. I had to do an informational seminar before I could get a date with the surgeon. At each appointment I met with the surgeon (once with his resident), the PA, and the nutritionist. I saw them once a month for 3 mths. The extra month was because I had to miss a month for family stuff so I saw the team in May, June & August. I had surgery in September. All my testing was done by the program except for my xrays and sleep study. I had to go to the hospital my insurance company was capitated to or pay a higher copay. The program submitted the insurance request. I never had to complete anything.

@@Tauruslady5 - That is true only for added fiber, particularly fiber like psyllium. If you are eating high fiber foods you won't have that problem. I am a vegetarian. I eat A LOT of Beans as part of my Protein. I also eat a far amount of green, leafy veg. I get in 64 ounces of Fluid regularly. I am as regular as clockwork. To the OP. You can try a variety of things. Colace, ducolax, prune, epsom salt in grapefruit juice, benefiber, milk of magnesium. There have been loads of suggestions in this thread and many, many threads on this board. My doctor was more proactive and started me on a 30 day course of colace day 1 in the hospital. I had my first BM on the 3rd day home and have been regular ever since. I haven't need to use anything to keep me regular. Once normal functions returned I was right as rain.

Depends on the type of consent. Is this consent to submit to insurance or consent for surgery? I never had an appointment solely to sign consent forms. I signed for them to submit to insurance during my initial appointment and I signed my surgery consent forms during my pre-admission testing. I also had my pre-admission testing scheduled for the same day as my final nutrition class. They always tried to piggyback appointments so that I could get as much done at one time as possible.