Malaika

Hotchocolate -- no you are not alone - EVERYONE has hit a stall -- I'm at stall #3 in 3 months - however, I've lost 43 lbs. so I'm not complaining - and I know the scale will start moving again (or I'll catch that little gremlin unawares and he wo't be able to keep his foot on the same number button) ... hang in there, you're doing great -- remember, it didn't come on overnight, it's not going to come off overnight either -- and take encouragement in the NSV (non-scale victories) like your pants and panties falling off -- however, please be at home when that happens okay?

Glad to hear your surgery went well; sorry to hear you were sick and in pain. Trust me, you will feel SO MUCH better after a shower. Funny how that helps. Keep walking, walking, walking and sipping, sipping, sipping. If cold water hurts, try warm or herbal teas. I've always had better luck with warm drinks at least until noon and then I can tolerate small sips of something really cold.

WOO HOOO DEEDEE - WELCOME TO ONDERLAND!!! I'm getting closer everyday.

I chose not to tell people at work and most of my family for the main reason they are very judgemental and I didn't want to be under constant scrutiny--it was a personal choice.

So I finally figured out how to get all my photos in to one album - I have posted 4 more - 43 lbs. down - I can see some difference, but not much -- I can tell it more so in my clothes than in looking at myself ... I hope I can SEE a difference in the mirror soon.

With the number of people on here who have gone to Dr. Aceves, I bet his numbers are up over 700 by now! He did Dr. Campos' and Ernesto's sleeves too, plus when I was there there were others, not on this forum, who had also had sleeve surgery.

VERY nicely put Cajun!:thumbup:

You also have to remember that you aren't eating as much so there isn't as much to push things through (in my surgeon's words) and so it is not unnormal at all to go several days without a BM. Plus at the liquid stage, liquids in, liquids out. This may be TMI; however, I am almost 3 months out and I do not have a BM every day - sometimes it is every 3 days. I am do not have the constipated feeling and so, after speaking with my surgeon, I don't worry about it. As long as I am getting in enough fluids, eventually there will be enough whatever to make a BM.

Thanks Daisy - now if I JUST felt that way too!

I'm glad I don't go to your doctor - I would think he should be pleased with any weight loss -- it means you didn't gain. I don't really care what my doctor thinks about my weight loss - the fact that I am losing on a regular basis makes me very happy and to me, that's all that matters. I'm sorry your doctor wasn't happier for you -- if it's any consolation -- I'm very happy for you -- keep up the good work.

Welcome to our family and congratulations on making your decision. I have read things on here about Dr. Alvarez, but truthfully, I can't remember if it was good or bad -- you might try doing a search of all posts or threads with "Alvarez" as the topic - it will bring up all posts with his name in it and you can read the ones that are pertinent.

I agree with Tiffykins --- everyday is an adventure!

I was fine at home alone - I was driving the next day - I am sure you will be fine if you can't get someone to stay with you. The only thing you'd really need help for is to life anything over 15 lbs. and if you're by yourself, then just don't lift anything. Also, I suppose it would depend on how long you are in the hospital after surgery -- I was there 3 days and felt fine when I was discharged - never had any dizziness at all from the get go.

Thanks guys for all the nice comments -- Bearded keeps telling me I'm shrinking -- I can tell it in my clothes, but not to look at me -- so I appreciate all of you who say you can tell too! HUGS to you all.:blushing::grouphug4:

Now see what you started Mac???

Something I tried when I was an mushies - you blend an egg yoke with some cottage cheese (you can add a little LF Mayo). Lots of Protein and easier to get down than scrambled eggs. Some thought it was gross - and it probably sounds that way; however, I liked it and it went down easy - Ruthi liked it too.

Fingers and toes crossed and saying a prayer for you too!

You can't have milk on clears - you'll have to wait on that until you move to clears.

I think he only has one - at least it was the same one for me and Bearded - young and VERY handsome!

Hi Carolyn and welcome to our family. I used to live in Anaheim years ago! You need to be on Nexium or some other type of PPI for at least 3 months after surgery - it takes awhile for your new tummy to realize it's smaller and doesn't need to produce as much acid and until that happens, you need to help it out. I have been on Nexium since surgery and because my insurance won't cover it any longer, I am taking Prilosec. I will stay on it for another 3 months before I try to wean off of it.

His anesthesiologist does use a spinal with morphine as it helps in the amount of general anesthesia that needs to be used and also helps control the pain following surgery. I didn't have any complications following the surgery and, as far as I know, did anyone else who had surgery the same day as me and the same day as Bearded. I don't even remember getting the spinal - all I remember is that I itched the next day following surgery and thought it was from the antiseptic they had used on my skin (you'll be PINK) - Dr. Aceves told me it was from the morphine. The anesthesiologist will meet with you on the day of your pre-op tests and explain everything -- and you can ask him any questions then. He's very nice - as is everyone on Dr. Aceves' team.

Hi DeeGirl - welcome to our family. ASK any questions you may have - if you're not comfortable asking them in an open forum, then PM some of us and we'll be happy to answer your questions. You will be in GREAT hands with Dr. Aceves and his staff.

I know I sound like a broken record but SF Popsicles and ice cubes are also good ways to get in your fluid.

I would report it to the TSA, report it to the newspaper and the tv stations - that is ridiculous. I think a few someones are a bit big headed over their position.

SoCal - try the crystal light popsicles they are GREAT and you will get Fluid from them - also, try sucking on ice cubes - you get the fluid without the cold to cause you to spasm -- I still do that alot. Congrats on the 12 lbs. - that's great!