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I have been naueous for about a week, over the weekend I was taking an antibiotic and on Thursday my doctor started titrating me off insulin and put me back on Metformin which I have taken before. This morning I started vomiting and some foamy stuff came up how bad is this for my sleeve? And what could have caused it? I have been having a hard time with regular foods like meat no matter how much I chew or how little I eat which trust me is'nt much, Protein powder shakes not going down real well either. Help!

Hi there, I don't see a group for NH. If you'd like to start one, please join in! If there is already one going, please direct me to it! sk8lady

So I've been basically cooped up on my house with my 2 little girls for over a week. My mother God love her she took both of my girls last night for the night and told my husband and I to go to the movies, so we did. Then this morning after sleeping in mom and I went to town with the girls. We shopped all day. We walked so much my mom joked with me that I probably would loose 5 pounds heres to hoping so ha ha ha. So anyways so much walking and now my left side lower back is killing me. But man what a day!

Just wondering how much of that information is true. I'm enough of a skeptic to believe all the parts in the movie that talked about all the researchers and politicians who had ulterior motives. But something in me tells me the maker of the movie also had an ulterior motive....but that's because I'm such a skeptic. I've also done just enough research in my life to know that for every "fact" you can find on the Internet, you find someone else who contradicts that "fact" with their own counter "facts". So does anyone here know the "facts"?

Was sleeved on 05/16. I am still hungry quite a bit after my meals. This has been the case since I came out of surgery. This is very discouraging since I was told by my Dr that my hunger would subside within a week or so. Also I have only lost 22 lbs in one month. The first two weeks it was 16 lbs. then only 6 lbs the next two weeks. I have exercised every day and have had zero carbs, sweets, and so on. Just very discouraged :-(

Its called POSE, still new so no real data, but its through the esophagus to the stomach, reducing 30% off. Its for 20 to 50 or more pounds.

Ok, so i lost my boyfriend May 2011 to cancer, ( i have my own guardian angel). Yes it made me a stronger person in some ways. During the 8 months of his sickness i became very obese instead of just obese. We talked of me having the surgery when he was better. Well he is all better, on a cloud watching over me. I will be 5 weeks post op tomorrow the 14th. I really would like to start going out and about more often, not have a "boyfriend" so to speak, but maybe date, go out with friends. So the typical date is dinner or drinks with friends. Not everyone, hardly anyone knows of my surgery. How do you handle this when you can't drink and only eat a few bites. I don't wa…

Ok so I am just over a month out from my surgery so I thought would share what I am feeling, doing, ect.... Of course in hopes that either someone may find encouragement that someonelse is going through the same thing or that I will find reassurance because someone tells me they are going through the same thing. So... I had the sleeve on May 16th. I am currently approx 40lbs down since surgery, though I have sworn off the scale for a few days because I have hit a platue and I would rather swear at that darn thing and throw it out the window than to see the same number staring me in the face that had the day before. I can not complain though because i suppose that 40 i…

I am trying to get a set schedule for taking my meds and my vitamins/supplements. I take the following vitamims/supplements: B-12 Biotin Calcium Multivitamin containing Iron I'm thinking that I can take all of the above except calcium at one time in the morning. Then, I can take my 3 doses of calcium throughout the day. I also think I can take my 2 meds with all of the vitamims/supplements in the morning. I will check with my doctor, pharmacist or nutritionist about that though. I'm just tying to simplify things and this seems the way to go. That is, unless anyone knows if I shouldn't be combining some of this. Thoughts? Oh, and 2,ore things: 1.) How long afte…

How long did you stay home before feeling well enough to return to work?

Hello i was sleeved may 11 Can we ever use straws again ? is it because when you suck from the straw the first sip is the air that's in the straw? And when can you drink a beer? ( I am not a drinker but I would enjoy 1 beer a a party ) Thanks for your help

id like to ask for prayer from you all that understands where i come from i pray that the holy spirit moves through the person wich whom receives my paper work in that office in the insurance place and approves me & God pours his grace & favor over this entire surgery and process to get me there .. i feel that god will glorify him self through this but ofcouse something that i am working on as a new believer is doubt & i woould never want to doubt god well i pray all you new comers also are able to get it done with grace and favor whatever your finacial situation is

What are your thoughts? Do you guys think it would help with excess skin?

I still can't believe I signed up for this. It hasn't quite hit me that it's real. I'm very nervous about the whole thing, but it's still far enough away to not be worried. I think when I start the protein shake diet for my two-week countdown, THEN I'll really start to feel it.

Hey everyone!, i have been wondering after you guys have had your surgery have your breast shrunk at all?.. i'm hoping mine doesnt because i like the size i am at which is a C and i wouldnt want to be any smaller than that lol

I'm in the process of waiting for insurance approval and wondering what has happened with other people

After talking to a couple of folks on here in PM, I've decided to see how much interest there may be out there in a South Florida meet up. I'm specifically aiming this at those on the Space and Treasure Coasts, although any Florida Sleever is welcome to attend if they like. Once I see how much interest there is in a meet-up, then we'll decide on a place and time. I'm thinking it will probably be in Vero Beach. Let's see if we have any interest out there. I know there are at least half a dozen posters that are within 30 miles of Vero, and there are probably quite a few lurkers. Now is the time to un-lurk!

My boyfriend brought this to my attention today. He said it was on yahoo. Wasn't sure what kind of surgery it was, or what it was called so i just googled it and it said its the sleeve...... THROUGH THE MOUTH???? has anyone heard of this???? A new type of weight loss surgery was preformed at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. This new type of bariatric surgery removes a section of the patients stomach though their mouth. The bariatric procedure called sleeve gastrectomy, which is also known as gastric sleeve, sections off a part of the stomach and permanently removes up to 80 percent of the stomach. With bariatric surgeries, the stomach size i…

1. Imagine the new healthier you 2. Walk around the block 3. Call a friend 4. Make a list of your Top Ten Reasons to Lose Weight 5. Make a To Do list 6. Turn on music and dance 7. Jot a thank you note to someone 8. Go to bed early or take a nap 9. Read a book 10. Blog or journal 11. Give yourself a manicure or pedicure 12. Plan a healthy meal for your family 13. Surf the Internet 14. Finish an unfinished project 15. Walk your dog, pet your cat, feed your fish 16. Brush your teeth 17. Balance your checkbook 18. Say a prayer 19. Chop veggies to keep on hand 20. Give a massage 21. Clean out a junk drawer 22. Play a game with your kids 23. Try a new rout…

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Revised 5/9. Lost 12 lbs pre-op and since 5/9 have lost 6 lbs (all in one week, a week ago) and have gone back up 1.5 weeks. I'm at 183.4 now and my goal is 155. I'm so freakin frustrated I want to cry and scream simultaneously. I've been told it's because I'm so close to goal but I've seen others close to goal lose 20-30 lbs already. What is wrong with me?!?!?!?!?! Am I being perfect, no. But certainly not bad enough to warrant this. I'm glad that I'm rid of the band - I think going over a month without throwing up is quite an accomplisment after 3 years with the band - but I did hope to lose weight that I wasn't able to lose with the band. I just can't fathom f…

How long after your surgery were you able to care for yourself. (ie take a shower, walk up and down stairs, mix your own protein, drive…)

As anyone had problem twitching muscles? I am 9 weeks out and my eyes are twitching like mad! I saw my dr yesterday and had several vitamin panels drawn so I am sure I will have an answer next week..but I am wondering if anyone else is experiencing this. Is this a common thing? Thanks in advance for answers!

Looks like I got a new job. I have to get medically checked out, plus psych eval. So, not sure of all the details but I think training will start three weeks before surgery. Nothing will stop my surgery, I just would like to keep the job. Share your experiences?

I have to be at the hospital at 5:15 MONDAY morning and am scheduled for the 1st surgery of the day at 8:15. I have been so busy this week that I haven't had time to even think about it very much. All I can say is Wow! several times today I have thought to myself "hey girl don't you realize you are about to voluntarily remove 85% of your stomach, are you crazy? why aren't you nervous?" I am so at peace about this whole thing it's so totally unbelievable. My only thought I keep having is what if I do this and don't lose the weight I'm gonna feel like a complete failure! Non-sense aside I can't wait to get my life back!

How long do our stomachs stay swollen after surgery?

I am pretty new to the site here! I have been reading information for a month or so and recommended it to my nutrition group last week. Well..I finally have a surgery date..yeah me! I was banded in Sept 2007 and initially lost 36lbs only to gain it all back. The only thing it does for me is make it hard to swallow medicine and throw up. I wish I had never had it! I am excited about getting my band off and my sleeve done! I appreciate all your posts and the encouagement you are to me!

Wow...i am so impressed... surgery was Wed May 2 ... home on Thursday May 3...today Friday May 4 and on Protein liquids... pain is tolerable! stomach is swollen and bruised but was expecting worse so happy about this stage... Protein shake went down easy today...sipped slowly (8 oz took 1 hour to finish) but no complications... Very tired, so resting lots....but i have to remember i have arthritis and it is very painful, so walking not easy but doing the best i can. I feel so much better each time i get out of bed, so excited about the progress in only 3 days.... thank you all for listening ! tjmom/Sandy

If so how soon after?

Well, I typed a long post on my iPad and the darn thing lost connection and therefore my entire post was lost. Ugh! I'm now on my laptop. Anyway, I'm 10 days postop. I'm looking for responses from people further out in this journey who can give me some insight, advice and opinions. I've been trying really hard and doing a pretty darn good job of living in the moment on this journey. However, there is one issue I've been looking toward the future about.....the mental side of my journey. My surgeon fixed my ability to eat massive amounts of food in one sitting. He did not and cannot fix my ability to chose bad foods and my ability to "cheat" my sleeve by grazing. …

Hi to all you lovely people, I hope you'll excuse me for 'gate-crashing' your site, as personally, I am not planning VSG, but am here on behalf of a friend. (Where have I heard that before?) No, it's true!! I'm English and have an Italian 'friend' who is well into investigating having VSG, but her English is not so hot and this site seems to be the best forum site we have found, unfortunately, there is no Italian equivelent, so she has asked me to do some research on her behalf. She has had appointments with surgeons and counsellors, but is the type that wants to glean as much information first, before making the final decision as to if she wants to 'take the jump'! Th…

Just joined this group. I am an RN, I am having my surgery july 10 in Houston. My surgeon is Dr. Sherman Yu. I have a lapband that has slipped. I had the band since 5/09. I lost about 50 lbs and quit losing after about 2 mos. I had an ultra conservative surgeon who would not fill very often. Turns out to be a good thing I would have really had problems after the slip if not for the fact that the band did not have much fluid in. My slip was upward most like caused by a vomiting episode. Anyways glad to be having the VGS.

Surgery is in 11 days and up until yesterday I was nothing but excited. I had a friend some what freak me out (not knowing) about the pain. I've heard the pain is similar to a csection, although I have never had children I have witnessed many friends recover from csections and never heard complaints. Please feel free to share your story to help ease my mind. Pain I can handle but I would much rather mentally prepare myself as best as possible!

Mowed the yard and cleaned my house this morning. Also brushed the dogs up too, trying to get everything ready for my surgery on June 11th. I have to be at the hospital at 5:15am on Monday June 11th. Getting things ready to pack to take with me also. Nervous and excited both. Calm though. My Mom is coming over tommorrow to take me to the hospital on Monday morning and then take care of my dogs at my house and stay with me after I am released hopefully on Wed. evening. I plan on taking my cell phone and lap top to the hospital with me so I will try to post as soon as I am able to. I was told I would be up and walking 4 hours after surgery so around 1pm on Monday …

I have to go to a Bat Mitzvah on the first day of my pre-op diet. How am I going to forgo the food and sit in my car with a protein shake??? Oh, my....

So glad to have found this little group! It's nice to know we're here A little about me...I'm 32 and a stay at home mom of 2 kids, my Star Boy preschooler and Sunny Girl toddler. I've been married for 7 years in July and we live in beautiful SoCal, but I'm originally from the Midwest. I went to the WLS seminar last October and decided on the sleeve in Feb. My surgery date is July 3rd. I am on day 4 of my 21 day pre op diet. It's a clear liquid diet and pretty restrictive. I'm kinda going crazy :/ I'm looking forward to getting to know you all!

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Hi Everyone, I have not posted on here in a while. I had my surgery January 25th 2011. My starting weight was 304 lbs. Now on June 6th 2012 I weigh 176 lbs. ( Thats a 128 lb loss) My goal post op is 145-150 lbs. I have been a slow loser and recently my weight loss has just stopped. Ive been stuck at this darn 176 lbs for 4 whole weeks! I keep trying to keep myself from being discouraged, but it can be hard when I see those sleeved at the same time as me meeting their goals already. There are days when I feel like a complete failure! I read the posts on this site a lot and am looking for some support and to provide others with support as well. I look forward to talking w…

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Need alittle help. I am 2 months post op from band to sleeve. 50 lbs down so far!!!!! But every now and then after eating, I have this extreme sweating episode like a hot flash or something. Profusely sweating all over. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this?? And perhaps may know why it happens.

I am slipping and I not feeling that great. I am in the Raleigh, NC area. My child is out of town for 3 weeks and literally no one to talk to about this problems. My blood pressure is through the roof right now and I don't understand wny. Is anyone out there? You don't even have to be close. I feel like I am doing something wrong.

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Hello everyone! My name is Loren. I am 5'4" and weigh 195. I'm self-pay and flying to the Dominican Republic on July 1st. My goal weight is 135. Is this reasonable? My lowest weight as an adult was 145 at 19 years old-- I was literally starving myself and taking all kinds of "supplements". Please keep posting your updates on this group page.

Soooo i am now worried that i will have alot of excess skin after my sugery,, my mom just got off the phone with the doctor cause she wanted to ask them a couple of questions and excess skin was one of them, the doctor said that insurance may not pay for surgery to get rid of it and i currently have alot of it specially on my arms.. but im also still young i just turned 22 so im thinking maybe i wont have exsess skin after words but anyways my question is has anyone around my age have had surgery to get rid of excess skin and did theyre insurance pay for it? i am very excited and looking forward to having the sleeve but now im just worried about the skin hanging

I am finding that when eating soft foods I so far am only able to handle about 2-3oz before I'm full. The thing that is bothering me is that I seem to be producing so much saliva that it's making me feel "overfull". This really seems odd to me. I can force the saliva back up & relieve the discomfort. I know this is pretty gross. But has anybody else experienced this?

Hi all -- just wanted to give a shout out to a new YouTube support channel -- Back2BasicsWLS Support Channel -- it's all about giving support on the weight loss journey and how we can look at it in a positive light -- check it out! (In the interest of self-disclosure, I'm the Monday Vlogger ) http://www.youtube.com/user/Back2BasicsWLS

does anyone find raw vegetables hurt or give you abdominal pain after you eat them? what about dairy?

Hello, Are there in Mentors in Jersey City, NJ looking for a pal to exercise with; I will be sleeved on July 10, 2012?

Well at 298 lbs., I am finally in Twoterville or Twoderland. Both sound great to me. Uncle Joe votes for Twoterville but just go ask Alice about Twoderland. Was it the blue pill or the red pill? I think it is the Pre-Op Diet. My surgery is scheduled for June 25th. Hope I do not need the Shady Rest Hotel.

hi, i was wondering if anyone heard of Dr Buchin or used him? he is on Long Island thanks