BLERDgirl

@@konalisa80 - Consistency is indeed key. I log my food for the day first thing in the morning. It helps me set boundaries with my eating. In addition to packing my gym bag the night before I do little things like taking the stair when I can and parking further away from the entrance in parking lots.Those extra few steps add up.

@@aloudwhisper - Keeping a food diary helped me with snacking. For some of us it's necessary so instead of fighting it and falling off the wagon, plan for it. I prefer to log my food for the day. It gives me a rough idea of what I will be eating for the day and lets me see where I have wiggle room. I like a bit of chocolate every so often, so I try to plan for it on my most active days. I feel better having a cookie *(btw have you tried some of the Protein Cookies on the market - YUM!) on a day when I know I'm going to be more active and burning more calories. I find when I do this I may not need a snack every day, but it's comforting to know if I need it I can have one guilt free. Oddly enough it also serves to encourage me to exercise more. For example, on a non gym day I may plan a 20 min walk to the bodega and once there I buy 1 reese's Peanut Butter cup mini. *Keep in mind they are good but also high in calories. Most run between 150 -210 calories. I keep a few in the car to use as Meal Replacements for crazy running around days.

It may be a combination of not taking your med and not getting adequate nutrition. I wouldn't wait a week to see the doctor, give them a call and let them know what's going on. They may want to see you sooner or give you recommendations over the phone. I don't want to alarm you,but things can go badly pretty quickly. It's better to be safe than sorry.

@@xmaleengyx - I was like @Deyarm. I had no real pain. I woke up in recovery and it felt like I had done a really intense workout the day before, sore but not painfully so. I was able to sit up by myself, and sitting on the toilet was not painful. I wore a loose dress to the hospital and wore the same thing home. I brought with me a big pair of panties because you don't want anything so tight that it rubs on your incisions. I didn't bring a pillow for the ride home. I only live 40 mins away from the hospital so the ride home wasn't bad. I really didn't bring a lot to the hospital. I brought the extra underwear, my iPhone, iPad & charger, a toothbrush and deodorant. The hospital gave me 2 gowns for walking and a pair of grippy socks.

Think about it ad think hard. Read every thing you can. Call the doctor and ask questions no matter how silly they may seem to you. Butterflies in the stomach and minor jitters are normal and fine. By the time I attended the seminar I was a good 80% certain this was what I wanted. After the seminar I was 100% sure that I was going to do this and that I had chosen the right surgeon/hospital/program for me.

@@fitme76 - That depends on you. If you have an easy surgery with no complications you can start working out again within 2 -3 weeks post post-op. Until then walking is an easy way to get in some exercise.

No it's not wrong. Some doctor's prefer to ease patients back into eating regular meals so they start them off with protein shakes. I was drinking them before surgery because I work out in the morning and they are easier on my stomach than trying to eat and work out. On non gym days I tend to just eat regular food. On the other hand some doctors prefer that their patients learn to get all of their protein from food. It's just different styles. Same with vitamins. Some doctors recommend a multi vitamins. Others don't. Others like mine follow the same protocol for gastric bypass patients. Again I was already taking a multi and biotin before surgery so the only new supplements are the B12, D3 and calcium citrate. As long as you aren't feeling run down and you doctor is monitoring your blood work you should be fine.

You might still want to just input what you are eating into a regular food calculator like Myfitnesspal or Sparkspeople just to get a caloric count.

@@Hoven - I was over 400 when I was sleeved. The one thing that made a difference for me was exercise. You have to fit it in, even if it just 15 minutes a day. That said, I don't regret this for one single second!

@@Penny C - Make sure you're taking a stool softener and drinking water. Not everyone gets constipated. You may be able to head it off.

Challenge him to make you the perfect tapas or amuse bouche. Both are forms off small plate meals perfect for a sleeve diet. You don't want bland, boring food you're just eating in smaller portions.

I know. It's a horrible feeling but eventually you have to eat real food. You just have to go insanely snail's pace slow. Glad you're feeling better!

ITA with this. One of the things I would advise parent to do for certain test that always had long wait list was take the appointment they offer then call every day and ask about a cancellation. Often it helped them get seen sooner because the staff were familiar with them and could put them in that cancellation slot.

Unfortunately it contains stevia which while natural triggers my allergies

no idea. walking sometimes helps.

no, it's just not pleasant.

It happened to me once and I used tums chewables. You have to eat super slow. Like take a teeny bite and wait 2 minutes before taking the second bite slow. I'd take the tums. One time won't kill you and you'll know to eat slower next time.

I understand it can also come from eating to fast. Particularly as you move to more solid foods. Your sleeve can digest it fast enough and the saliva gets displaced.

Are you meeting your water and protein goals? Dehydration can cause dizziness.

My taste haven't really changed. i think the only thing that has changed for me is my portion size. I was on a journey to health before I decided on surgery so the foods I eat are pretty much the sames ones I ate then.

I'm glad she is so open about having the sleeve, however I dislike that she often frames so apologetically. It's always, "I had a wake up call after I had a heart attack and that's why I had the sleeve." Minor quibble to be sure, but it rubs me the wrong way.

Stacking. You ate too fast and it's staked up in your esophagus. You have to eat super slow or this happens. It's very uncomfortable and the only thing that helps is walking it out and waiting for it to pass. Could be a very uncomfortable few hours.

Like other have said. You need to eat and you need to be eating maintenance level calories. If you suspect you have an issue, you likely do. Honestly if you're passing out on the toilet I wouldn't wait a week, I'd call the doctor first thing Monday and share the same concerns you posted here. See if they can get you in sooner or refer you for counseling.

No your stomach won't stretch that easily. You were just fortunate.

@@nprcowboy - I hope they resolve things for you soon. At this point, a bypass might be better than these back and froth trips to the ER. Glad to hear your wife is doing well.