kristieshannon

And congratulations on the new boyfriend 😍

I would not worry about it. The IUD is very, very effective.

Gorgeous kiddos! That’s an excellent “why”.

Female, 49 yrs 5’4” Starting weight 286 VSG 8/12/19 Current weight 208

Some docs say no to it because caffeinated beverages can have a mild diuretic effect ( although more recent studies show this is less than previously thought). Mine said as long as I’m getting my daily allotment of non caffeinated beverages my daily coffee is just fine.

Do you have a smart TV or a streaming device? There are work out videos for free of every kind on You Tube.

I’m 4 months out and cold all the time. We’ve lost our insulation!

I find better options on the appetizer menu. Kids menus are usually fried junk. Steak tips or prawn cocktail are my favorite high protein items commonly found on the appetizer menu.

I was not given any restriction. I think we waited about 3 days post op. No problems whatsoever.

Yes, my team said I should take one twice daily.

My doc has no issues with coffee. My go to breakfast every morning is a Starbucks nitro brew mixed in with my premier protein shake.

I had a sleeve. That is why my doc and RD said an occasional very small sip during a meal is OK.

Once I progressed to regular foods my surgeon said a couple *small* sips during meals is fine. I might have 2-3 sips during my meal.

As soon as you feel ready!

The advice of the NUT at my program is super simple. More protein than carbs. They want me at about 80g protein per day right now, so less than that in carbs. I’m 3 months out and honestly have to have most of my intake be protein if I want to get in 80g because of my restriction, so most days I’m at 30g or less of carbs. Most of that is green veggies, with a few berries here and there and the occasional bite of potatoes or rice.

I can drink pretty much any quantity I want, but food is another story. I can drink a 20 oz bottle of water in 15 minutes, but barely 1/2 cup of food over the course of an hour. I’m 3 months out from VSG.

Your sleeve or pouch should have far less capacity for good than your previous stomach did. Hence you are “restricted” in how much you can eat.

You don’t mention your fluid intake. Dizzy + racing heart may mean dehydration. Are you getting in at least 64oz of fluid per day? At this point your hydration status is more important than food. If you can’t keep fluids down you may need IV hydration. You should call the surgeon’s office 1st thing tomorrow morning, don’t wait until Tuesday.

I’m sure there are others here from your area! If you were in Seattle I’d love to share a meal.

Where are you located?

Are you taking a multi vitamin yet that contains iron? It can cause black stools, as can pepto bismol. Best to check in with your doc though, as black stool can also indicate gastrointestinal bleeding.

It gets better! I’ll be three months out on Tuesday. I’m down 61 lbs as if this morning. I gone from size 22 or 24 pants to 18, and just bought my first two pairs of 16’s that should fit in another week or two. Down from 2x tops to L or XL in the regular women’s section. My stamina has increased, I’m hiking regularly and will run my first 5K on Thanksgiving day. I sleep better and am seeing my sleep doc next month to hopefully get rid of my cpap. I’m off all meds except my vitamins. I can eat all foods (but chose to follow my team’s dietary recommendations). I’m not hungry. IT DOES GET BETTER!!! Hang in there and reach out to your team for support.

Start with calling your insurance company. They can tell you what their pre-op requirements are, and can tell you which surgeons are covered under your plan. Most surgeons offer free informational seminars which is a great place to start gathering all the info you need.

My surgeon and nutritionist are ok with coffee. I start every day at the Starbucks drive through. I get a tall sized nitro cold brew and have them put it in a venti cup. I then dump in my premier protein shake, either vanilla or cookies & cream. 20 Oz of fluid and 30g of protein. I sip away at it on my hour long commute in to work. It’s delicious!

RN here. There is a wide spectrum of “normal” as far as sexuality goes. As long as you and your wife are both happy, you are fine. Things will probably taper down a bit over time when the newness wears off.