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After several financial setbacks and two years of researching gastric surgery I am a few days away from being scheduled, wish some had told me that a lot of insurances don't cover all the pre surgery procedures, I would say put some money aside early on to have the continuity, also make sure that before you even start that you are cool with knowing that you have to throw every single bad diet habit you were taught, and realize that there are too many things going on in life to even care about mealtime, also be willing to do some research, I have already saved a couple of hundred on my powders and vitamins just by going on the Internet and pricing similar products, remover…

It just keeps getting more real with each passing day. Just this one last week of preop diet and then surgery day-4/27. I'm a little worried about just what it is going to feel like for me since the last surgery I had was when I was 6 yrs old- tonsillectomy! Best wishes to all those before me and best of luck to those who have theirs on the same day and those after!!! Anybody out there had the sleeve and gone home the same day? Mine is with Nicholson Clinic in Dallas and it's a day surgery. Would love to hear experiences of those who had the surgery and went home same day...

Anyone have trouble with 2 week diet? ???

I'm currently going through this thing where I feel like I want to constantly chew on something! I'm full & I know I can't eat anything because it will come right back up & I'm not hungry. Have not had this feeling in months! I'm completely full & hydrated. Is this just an old habit wanting to rear its ugly head? You know the one I speak of--mindless eating!! Is this self sabotage? It's driving me nuts & I refuse to cater to this by eating a sugar free Popsicle or something similar because I don't need anything! Fellow banders, is this just me??? If not, what are your best practices?

Hello all! I'm new to the forums and have a few questions. I have been considering going through with the Gastric Sleeve surgery. I currently reside in Florida. I meet all the requirements for surgery. So I called my insurance company (Cigna, I pay for my own individual coverage) and was told that they don't cover it and that no insurance in Florida covers it. After I got off the phone I was devastated as I have tried everything from diets to a personal trainer for the last year and the comes off and then comes back on and wanted this surgery to help change my life. So I started researching and came across this page/forum and saw many women/men were getting their surgery …

Hello I had the Gastric Sleeve surgery exactly 7 weeks ago today. For the first 5 weeks I was on liquid protein shakes diet only with the occasional Apple sauce and sugar free jello. Now that I have introduced solid foods for my lunch and dinner still drinking the shakes for breakfast I have completely stopped losing weight . Then if I go back to liquids only for a day I start to lose again . I am TERRIFIED that I can only lose weight now on liquids since that is what my body is used to. Has anyone experienced this . It does not seem healthy to only drink my meals and people say that it will pass but in two weeks it has not . HELP!!

Hello, I was just posting to get a personal insight into the sugery and the emotions prior. I am 5'6, 254lbs and June 15th is my surgery date, I have done some research on my own as well as the information the doctor provided, now after a few months of anticipation its time to realize its all going to drastically change. I am mentally prepared for this life changing surgery I am just emotionally feeling anxious, excited, scared, and everything at once! How did anyone prepare themselves emotionally for this roller coaster?

Hey I'm considering getting a mini gastric bypass. I had a band and although I lost 38kg. I got a pouch over the band so had to get the band loosen. I had nothing but trouble with it. Has anyone gone from band to mini bypass. How did u get on ? Thanks in advance xx

Hello all: Stats: 5'7, 264 BMI was 41, 40 yrs old , from NY. For so many years I allowed my weight to ruin my life. I don't go out. I live with back and knee pain. I have a young handsome husband who is active and I can never enjoy things he does. I can't work out because I throw my back out and then cannot work. I am a Nurse Practitioner and work in an ER. I need to move and do not want to lose that. I decided to do the sleeve. Having a hard time. I feel hungry but I know it's only in my head. I am having a hard time with clears. They feel like they are getting stuck, I get pain and feel like I have to belch. I am taking SMALL sips. It's driving me crazy. They wan…

I've been a member for a few days. Still trying to figure this app out. How do you add people to a friend list or can you? Is the star button for liking what they said or liking that person and what is subscribing? Did I miss the tutorial? Any help would be great.

I am two years out and am being tested for celiac disease any one else have this issue? I have read about bypass patients having this problems but not sleeve patients any thoughts?

Hello Fellow Sleevers, It's been a while since I have been active on the website and it's really good to be here :-) Life is progressing well even though I've had a few stressful moments (like the possibility of job redundancy - which didn't happen this time!) I have stayed positive, calm and faithful to my Higher Power in the knowledge that these will get me through anything and food won't!!! Of course, losing weight and being in less discomfort and pain has had a massive impact on my life; I have the energy to walk at least 10,000 steps every day, I Zumba, swim, use the gym and am starting to feel ready to start running. Most days I want to jump for joy at how goo…

So I'm on day 5 of pre-op liquid diet (will be on it for two weeks total), and I'm wondering how do I get enough calories to function. I can only have 5 protein drinks a day plus some broth, sugar free jello, and sugar free Popsicles. I figure that is about 800 or so calories a day. How is that enough to function? Plus they want u to exercise. Right now I have no energy and usually try to take a nap during the day. Am I doing something wrong?

My stats are 240/5'5". I am post op day 3 and am thrilled that my pain is just about gone. I haven't been hungry yet maybe just a little mental hunger but that passed quickly. I weighed my self today at 230 so I hope the weight keeps falling off.

Good morning, This is my story of my life pre-op and post-op. In January of 2013 I weighed in at 397 pounds at 6feet 2inches and I was 26 years old. I had gained more than 160pounds in a 6 year period. I had finished school and got a job that was much less active and had easy access to fast food. Fast food became my best friend. It was quick, easy and cheap. It gave me that feeling of momentary happiness, allowing me to feel happy after eating too much. Skipping ahead to February 2014. I discovered through my family doctor that there is a program offered through my healthcare that offers WLS. Living in Alberta, Canada this surgery is elective and I was covered howe…

Hi, I am scheduled for surgery on 4/10 with a preoperative diet start on Monday, 3/31. My family is not very supportive and I am worried that this change will be too drastic. I have been doing my research and preop appointments since November. I have been overweight my whole life and with 2 kids I feel like this will give me a new and healthy beginning. I feel good about it, I just wish others in my family did. Anyone who is on the other side of the surgery have any words of wisdom?? I want to be a normal weight and feel healthy...on the same note, I don't want my life to be "too different". I don't want to have regrets.

Is anyone else experiencing the same feelings I am? Or am I just out there? Ever since my journey began I have never experienced second thoughts or the fear of the surgery itself, not even the post surgery stuff, since I work in the mental health field I have tried to monitor my own psyche and make sure I not having some kind of euphoria, but I did my research and investigated every aspect of this life changing event I am about to have, so I am thinking that aunt this has something to do with being so comfortable with it, if someone felt the same or kind of like that, let me know, I can't even imagine experiencing the "buyers remorse" syndrome some people talk about.....…

I always dreaded Memorial Day weekend. The weather turned nice, I pulled out my summer clothes, they didn't fit, and I would kick myself for not having "done something about my weight" over the winter. Last year my size 20 capris didn't fit (went out and had to buy size 22s). Today I was at Kohls trying on a pair of size 10 shorts and they fit. Still in an XL in some things and a 12 in most of my clothes, but a 10 fit on my body!! I attended my first meeting for WLS in June last year and had my surgery a few months later. It has been an amazing year. I have lost a little over 100 pounds. I am run/walking my first 5K in a few weeks. Most of my old clothes are gone from m…

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I had the VSG in Tijuana on May 16 with Dr. Salvador Ramirez. I recovered at the Vida boutique and it was all arranged through TINY (The Incredible New You). The entire experience was incredible. Nurses were fantastic, anesthesiologist was amazing, I can't say enough about the care and support I received. My only annoyance is I am 5 days post-op and am 2 pounds heavier than I was the day of surgery. I have been losing a little every day, but still it's frustrating. Anyone else GAIN weight?

I am just a few days over my 3 months post op.. I am enjoying the journey so far. I have lost over 70lbs at my first weight in at the doctors office.Now I am able to eat food that doesn't need to be soft or chopped. My doctor told me to experiment a bit on foods. So I have hit the web and Pinterest for recipe and food idea's. Now I also have a lot on non scale victories I am happy with clothes are fitting looser and going to the gym and working out is better. My sleep has even improved feeling well rested and refreshed also I am enjoying the looks I get from the ladies ????.. I have goals I want to get to on my 6 month check up so I will be working hard to get there and I…

Hello every body, Hope you all in the best of health,Today is my 50 days After sleeve Gastrectomy, I just loss 17 KG,from last one week my weight loss stop,I am so fed up about it,I am not doing any sort of exercise, please advise me ho I can start losing more weight,because my normal weight according to my height is 75kg,now I am 118.so I have to lose 43 kg more..please guide me what kind of exercise I can start,and any change in diet.

Hey, there. I found BariatricPal by way of the Big Book of Roux en Y. I am currently pre-op and in the process of determining if I want to commit to this extreme change in lifestyle. My surgery date is set for July 7, pending approval of insurance and pre-ops. As of right now, I am 90% sure that I want the surgery. I have an an all-or-nothing type personality, but I'm not the type to push the envelope or take risks. When I commit to a diet and exercise, I give it my all; unfortunately, as proven by the many diets I have failed, my all isn't good enough. As far as a healthy lifestyle goes, I am either "on" or "off," but my biggest problem is that when I'm off, my ea…

Haven't been on in a while, hope everyone is doing great! Banded in September 2014, down 58.5 pounds. It's been a journey to say the least! I've stumbled, fallen, felt discouraged but I never gave up. Getting banded was the best decision I ever made. It's work but it's worth it & I'm not stopping until I reach my goal weight. Part of it is reminding myself that this is about me & getting healthy. I wish everyone well & hope we ALL stay the course! Xoxo

I love coconut water and is so beneficial for our health, I wonder if is a good option for the clear liquids pre op diet?

Hi! I'm 10 days out of my surgery and I am finally relaxed after the complications with post op bleeding that I presented. I removed my own surgical drain today under a doctor's supervision. I don't know why but it scared me less than letting him do it. So far I've lost 17 pounds and have not had any nausea or vomits or acid reflux... nothing at all. Actually I have been eating a "regular diet" for the past 3 days and no problems at all... except for the portion size. I can eat half a cup before feeling pain and discomfort in my chest... but that's not really a problem!!! It's the whole reason why I had this surgery done in the first place!! Just trying to regain my str…

After having undergone the long but educational journey to surgery day, I counted down from 10 with nice thoughts as the anesthetist gently took me down into a sleep..................................I woke in the expected uncomfort and spent the next few days rehabilitating within the 5 days I was tender but fully equipped with the tools to see the new chapter in my life take place. I had recently been diagnosed with Diabetes / Fatty Liver and a BMI 35.1. and all the signs were looking poor. I had visited the local GP and nutritionalist and felt over educated on the subject of what to eat and what not to eat, none-the-less I persued the NHS programme and visited group …

Ok so I am about 9 months into my journey and 100 pounds down. Even though the scale doesn't lie, nor does the size of your clothes - it's hard to come to terms with the fact your body has changed! Although I know I am not the only one whose brain has not caught up with their new body. I am now an avid runner & loving my new life! I read a lot of different health & fitness magazines and online articles but greatist.com has put out an awesome one today that has inspired me to start this thread: As Tina Fey wrote in Bossypants, “Now every girl is expected to have Caucasian blue eyes, full Spanish lips, a classic button nose, hairless Asian skin with a Californi…

Can someone please tell me your first few days/weeks post op that's realistic but not a complete horror story? lol thanks!

Hi! My name is Nicole. I am 27 and live in Jersey. My journey started a little over a year ago. Ever since I little I was always one of the bigger kids and went through ups and downs with my weight. When I hit puberty I really started to notice how the weight slowly go up and up. In 2012 I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was rushed to the ER with severe pain in my lower abdomen. The doctors discovered a large cyst on my left Fallopian tube and surgery was needed ASAP. I changed my diet and was able to loose 15 lbs but in late 2013 another cyst was found and another surgery was needed. Right after that surgery I promised myself that I was going to change. All of the yo-yo d…

Hi guys, Im ten days out of sleeve surgery and get nauseous every time I take my multi-vitamin. I bought the Bariatric Advantage chewable and I no longer can stomach the chalky taste. I tried to mix it with jello but still get nauseous. My calcium chews have been great but I dont think I can continue these multis. Any suggestions?

Hi everyone I got my date ! July 31st!! Yay!! Please add me on Facebook RNY Cassie bee!

I'm so discouraged right now. First off I'm new to this app/forum so idk what I'm doing but today I went to my cardiologist for the required approval, they ran an EKG and the dr said it had some small issues & because my father had a heart attack at an early age he wouldn't approve my surgery!!! He said I need to have a stress test and an echo before he sent the approval to my surgeon. I'm so terrified something is wrong and unwind be able to have it. Anyone else have any cardiac hang ups that came arise during testing??

Sorry I'm fairly new here and I told another member I would let them know how the cherry Syntrax nectar was. I lost that thread so I figured I'd start a new one. Anyways the cherry was ok didn't really have a flavor. It wasn't bad and went down easy but didn't have a real cherry flavor

I'm just looking for people to talk to about all of the changes, fears and concerns of this journey . I'm so afraid of not loosing enough weight not sure if that is normal :\

Has anyone been sleeved with these conditions? My pcp ordered a blood panel and there were indications of both. I'm a little worried. Any input is appreciated!

I had sleeve surgery on Tuesday, May 19. My surgeon also fix a stomach hernia that I didn't even know I had. My pain levels on Wed were far more than I expected despite pain medication. For two days I felt very nauseous and would try to vomit but nothing came up. I came home on Thursday and was sooooo tired. Feeling a bit better today and trying to drink my water and protein drinks, but very low energy. How long until I feel like my old self?

Hi everyone, my name is Nicole. I got my gastric sleeve done on April 23, 2015 in Red Deer Alberta, Canada. I live in Calgary Alberta. Thank God, my recovery was very smooth. After 4 weeks in liquids, I can finally eat solids but it's not that easy. I'm struggling with this transition. I'm diappointed that I have only lost 16 pounds. Anyway gotta hang in there

Hello everyone! I have been on my weightloss journey off and on for as long as I can remember. Over the last few years I have seen various Bariatric Surgeons and I would do mediocre while I was on their particular program. After a while I would just stop wasting the doctor and my time, and I would just stop going to my apointments. I reached my highest weight of 435 toward the end of last year, when I saw the number on the scale it literally took my breath away. Yet that wasn't my breaking point if you will. It wasn't until early February when I thought I was dying. I had every symptom/ sign of having a heart attack. I have NEVER been so fearful in my life. All I was thin…

Food has played such a HUGE role in my life, that surgery appears to be my only option for ending this cycle. I have two chefs in my family that want me to taste this and see what u think it needs. Every holiday and special event in my family are huge get togethers. In the center is the cooking and feasting. My kids and I look forward to the bonding we get from cooking together and eating dinner. This surgery will change my life in more than one way.

What are some good shakes

Hi everyone, I haven't been on any forum about this in at least 1year or so. I'm 2 years post sleeve op and have lost 27kg but put back on 5kg. I think this is the end of my journey and sadly still have to lose another 25kg to get to my goal weight. It's feels like an endless diet and not a lifestyle change. I'm constantly hungry and rarely feel full. I eat a 1200 calorie diet and am continuing to put on weight despite good eating and exercising and drinking 3 litres of water a day. I don't know how much more I can possibly do to make me lose weight. I've tried everything and it's like my body resists it. Has anyone been sleeved and experiencing the same issues? Can y…

I just found out today because I didn't go to the Dr's for a weigh in February, there starting with March, I'm not even going complain cause I could of had to do the entire 6 month's, I didn't even know about the 6 month diet until last week, so I feel blessed and very grateful to have 3 months done, I had labs, I already met with the surgeon, so I have to meet with the dietician once a month June July and August, do a pre op class, my regular Dr wants me to have a consult with her before she gives me a letter, and I have to get a psych evaluation next Friday so it seems to be going pretty fast, I also found out I have to get my iron over 12.1 & it's currentl…

Hey folks, can you guys give us examples of your daily intake? Just would be cool to get get ideas of what and how much your eating! Please include surgery date and weight loss to date! Thx!

Hey everyone. I've been meaning to get on here and share my story and ask for advice. The condensed version is that I had gastric bypass 6 months ago, ended up in the hospital for almost four months in extreme pain, had my gallbladder removed, another diagnostic surgery, and finally opted to have my bypass reversed and converted to a sleeve. Doctor suspected I had roux limb syndrome, and rare and painful condition where the intestines don't work. I had sleeve surgery 2.5 months ago and I have not been able to advance my diet. I have lost 100 pounds in 6 months and am very near to my original goal weight, which may actually be less than I want to weigh. I am already ve…

Hello, my name is Rebecca. My surgery date is June 3. I'm really nervous, but really excited. I'm surprised that some people aren't required to do 2 weeks of liquid diet before surgery. I'm on day 4. Today was the first time I felt hungry. I miss being able to socialize with friends and family over meals:( this is going to be a long two weeks.

3 weeks post op and everything seems to be going great. I am down 58 pounds total. But 10 of those came as a result of the 2 week liquid preop diet. First two days were the most challenging. No pain, just slight discomfort due to wanting to burp... It passes pretty quick though, within a week. I was able to do mostly anything i wanted after surgery, just a little slower. Walking, driving, etc. I've graduated from the liquid diet, to canned fruit, chicken, potato salad, Soup, greek yogurt. Taste buds seemed to have changed slightly. Chicken salad, potato salad make me nauseous now.... I used to love it. A few other things that i used to l…

What about Atkins frozen meals?? I see their high in protein but also high in sugar.... About 22 gm for a full meal. Any takes on it.

What are some good foods to eat while on the soft food diet?

I had my surgery Tuesday may 19. I had absolutely no pain.. But the nausea I experienced felt like death! I had to stay in the hospital 3 days bcs I couldn't keep anything down aND I could barely move my head without feeling dizzy. I know I've heard people talk about the nausea but I never ever thought it could be that bad!