Desi1530a

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That is a good question. I have felt very cold since my surgery as well. I have never remembered to ask the doctor. I am 3 months post op today. I too was always the hot one. Now I take a light coat or sweater everywhere with me. I have just related it to my weight loss and the changes my body is going through.

Hi jillk101, I received the same information - no soda, no carbonation. My surgeon is ok with straws. I understand it to be a lifelong commitment as well.

Hello, I had my Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy on March 20, 2017. My surgeon was Dr. William Arnold. My starting weight was 314 lbs, day of surgery I was 300 lbs, and today I am 258 lbs. All together I have lost 56 lbs total (42 lbs since my surgery on March 20th). Its been almost 3 months and I have had lots of changes. I sleep better, walk differently (my gait is now different), less foot and hip discomfort, blood pressure is much much better. My hair loss isn't really any different than it was prior to surgery. I have noticed I have an intolerance to dairy products since surgery - lots of bloating, cramping, gas and diarrhea after any type of dairy consumption. I tend to get cold more often - I actually carry a light coat with me most places which is very odd for me because I have always been a hot person. My energy levels have continued to increase over the past few weeks. My relationship with food is much different now. I do get hungry and I do eat, but I could just as well go without. Many foods just don't sound good. As a matter of fact, most foods just don't sound good. I eat because I need to eat. I have become very selective of what I eat. Certain foods that I loved before don't settle well with me now and other foods that I didn't care for as much before are things that settle best with me. I have dropped a couple of sizes and people have really begun to notice. I have received lots of very nice compliments. I do exercise several 3 - 5 times a week - (walking, elliptical, Zumba, treadmill, stairs, resistance training, weight training). I would say the biggest challenge is learning to eat again and staying hydrated - finding the right foods that settle with me and not drinking and eating at the same time. Even though I can pretty much eat everything - food just isn't something I am as excited about as before. Perhaps this is something that will pass, however, I am actually very happy that food is not the center of my life anymore. I am very happy that I had the surgery and have absolutely no regrets. I embrace my transformation journey.

Hi lexnique, Slow and steady works for me

Aloha Flo Lola4rmKona, I lost a lot in the first three weeks after surgery and then I didn't lose anything for 2 - 3 weeks. I increased my physical activity and then started loosing again. I also carry protein snacks with me. Some days I have 500 our 600 calories and other days I have 800 calories at the most. I can't seem to eat any more than that. I completely agree with you, some days food goes down easier than others. Thank you for your support.

Awesome! You look great, congratulations!

Hello, I also had my sleeve on March 20th. How are you feeling?

Herbal teas, diet cranberry juice.

I had been trying for nearly my who life to get the weight off. I had taken so many different medications, trainers, gym visits, shakes, and protein and on and on. As a healthcare worker, I knew that if I didn't get the weight off soon I would end up with much more serious issues. In addition, I wanted to be able to do things that I hadn't been able to do because of my weight - travel, zip line, horseback riding, fly in a plane and fasten the seat belt comfortably and many other things. I also starting feeling that perhaps my weight was limiting me from potential job promotions and even dating. I finally spoke with my doctor and she agreed it was time to do something more aggressive. During my 6 month surgery preparation I developed high blood pressure and was placed on blood pressure medication. It was finally catching up to me - I knew that I had made the right decision to move forward with the surgery and that once I could get the weight off, my blood pressure would get better.