mattyl88

How much weight have you lost? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Was the tummy tuck very painful? I can get mine done free but I'm a wimp for pain. How long was your hospital stay and recovery time? By the way, you look great. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Keep sipping constantly. Also clear broth and sugarless Jello are good substitutes Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I use 2 scoops in my water in the am and two at night. Works wonders. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I got it a couple of times. First after eating sashimi and second after having some spicy bbq. Guess my body isn't ready for either. Overeating can cause cramps too. Stop the minute you feel full or you'll pay the price! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sleeved on 11-29-2016. Have lost 80lb as of today. Starting weight 396 now 316. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on 11-29-2016 at the VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, CA. Surgeon was Dr. Eric Kubat. First of all, I can't say enough good things about the quality of care there. I went in for a simple sleeve and ended up spending 6 days in the ICU with heart and lung issues along with out of sight blood pressure problems. I was under anesthesia for 5 1/2 hours and almost died on the table, but I'm alive and feeling much better today. I walked into the hospital on the 29th and weighed in at 396 pounds. I'm male, 5'10" 57 years old. My weight today on Christmas Day, is 344 pounds, resulting in a current weight loss of 52 pounds! I was cleared to start eating foods(Protein only) on 12-15. I have since put down with no problems, chicken from costco (remove that skin!), honey baked ham, hummus, smoked salmon, cod, tuna fish, crab,shrimp, low fat cottage cheese, Greek yogurt , eggs and turkey. I've totally given up beef. I've had no instances of throwing up at all. I guess I've been blessed not getting sick at all. Once, I felt I ate too much and that was because I took in about 6 ounces instead of the 4 i was told, so I immediately cut back. Also, I take my food and chew it until it's almost a puree-like consistency. I once ate a meal in about 10 minutes, and was very uncomfortable with stomach cramps for about a half hour, so take your time or you may pay the price. My goal is to be healthy, whether it's 250 pounds or 180, as long as my vitals are good. Right now, my blood pressure is back to normal and my blood sugar is perfect, and i used to be at diabetic levels. Getting the surgery probably saved my life as I was unaware of my additional health problems. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on 11-29-2017 at the VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, CA. Surgeon was Dr. Eric Kubat. First of all, I can't say enough good things about the quality of care there. I went in for a simple sleeve and ended up spending 6 days in the ICU with heart and lung issues along with out of sight blood pressure problems. I was under anesthesia for 5 1/2 hours and almost died on the table, but I'm alive and feeling much better today. I walked into the hospital on the 29th and weighed in at 396 pounds. I'm male, 5'10" 57 years old. My weight today on Christmas Day, is 344 pounds, resulting in a current weight loss of 52 pounds! I was cleared to start eating foods(Protein only) on 12-15. I have since put down with no problems, costco chicken(remove that skin!), honey baked ham, hummus, smoked salmon, cod, tuna fish, crab,shrimp, eggs, low fat cottage cheese, Greek yogurt and turkey. I'm going to try lobster(no butter) tonight. I've totally given up beef. I've had no instances of throwing up at all. Once, I felt I ate too much and that was because I took in about 6 ounces instead of the 4 i was told, so I immediately cut back. Also, I take my food and chew it until it's almost a puree-like consistency. I once ate a meal in about 10 minutes, and was very uncomfortable with stomach cramps for about a half hour, so take your time or you may pay the price. My goal is to be healthy, whether it's 250 pounds or 180, as long as my vitals are good. Right now, my blood pressure is back to normal and my blood sugar is perfect, and i used to be at diabetic levels. Getting the surgery probably saved my life as I was unaware of my additional health problems. Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all!

Oops! I meant 11-29-2016 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats on your loss! I'm down 52 lb. Since being sleeved on 11-29-2017