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I don't know but I'm pretty sure I would be happy just licking your face and smelling your breath after eating that....but I'd probably gain 5 pounds just doing that......
Sheesh.....Most days I'm so happy with my sleeve and some days, like today, I'm one salmon patty away from the nice young men in the clean white coats that are coming to take me away.....

Yuummmm!! Frosting!!! Ugghhh, no it'll be in my head all day.

Eat whatever you want it it fits within your daily allowed macros(Protein,carbs,fats). You lost weight because the added calories gave a little boost to your metabolism. I usually go 3 days eating below 60g of carbs from good sources and then on the fourth day eat over 300g of carbs from anything I want... keeps my metabolism charging along. I hIt a stall every couple weeks but nothing a boost in Protein and calories won't fix.
Your early out so IMO I would focus on keeping your metabolism working hard rather than restricting calories to unhealthy level. Its not so easy getting your metabolism working again at normal levels.

This is so amazing..... This is the bad boy in you! LOL Keep on Rockin that sleeve!

Haha, don't do it!! (get the food, or yell at me!)

I'm 4 weeks out, and have been in a stall for 10 days. I have been so frustrated! Yesterday my frustration culminated in me compltely blowing my diet. I ate a bag of M&Ms, and a piece of cake. I thought I was done, then I came home and somebody had left a whole plate of cupcakes on my counter for me. I knew I couldn't get them all down, so I just ate the frosting off of them.
I got up this morning, and guess what? After no losses in 10 days, I lost 3 pounds! Crazy!
Now I don't feel quite so guilty (although I know I shouldn't do that again!).

Haha, don't do it!! (get the food, or yell at me!)

I was just sleeved on May 3rd. I had about 120 pounds to lose (I've already lost 41, at just 4 weeks out!)
To me the obvious choice was the sleeve. The surgeon said (and I've seen this other places) that the most recent studies show that people with the sleeve lose JUST AS MUCH wieght as those with RNY. And with the additional complications of RNY, I seen no reason to go there. My surgeon said that if he needed WLS, he would do the sleeve.

Omg that is wrong on so many levels!
I'll be right back to yell at you, I've been in a stall for a month and I'm running to the store to buy m&ms and frosting

I was just sleeved on May 3rd. I had about 120 pounds to lose (I've already lost 41, at just 4 weeks out!)
To me the obvious choice was the sleeve. The surgeon said (and I've seen this other places) that the most recent studies show that people with the sleeve lose JUST AS MUCH wieght as those with RNY. And with the additional complications of RNY, I seen no reason to go there. My surgeon said that if he needed WLS, he would do the sleeve.

My moment was in March when I was sitting in the Denver airport waiting to board a plane. I checked Facebook on my phone, and one of my friends had just written a post that said something like "I'm sitting on an airplane getting ready for takeoff and I seen a fat guy walking down the isle. Of course his seet was right next to mine. Why do I always get stuck next to the fat ones?"
It was then that I realized I was that guy. The fat guy that everybody hoped wouldn't sit by them. that was just 2 months ago, and I'm already 3 weeks post op. Down 40 pounds, and loving it.

Apparently, I had to ask my wife about this. Lol. So, women's=plus and regular=misses or petite if I have interpreted the smoke signals correctly. I found this codification to be a tad unnessary. But I guess that is from a male perspective.

Keep them coming guys, these are great and so inspirational. I love them.

I can relate! I felt the same way being self pay. I kept thinking that there are so many other things I could use the money for. But, what is my health worth? A lot more than $5000! In the end, what ended up making up my mind was this: I know that I will save a lot of many on food. I'm just 4 weeks post op, and have already noticed a difference. So, within a few years it will have paid for itself.
And trust me, no matter the cost you ARE worth it!

I can relate! I felt the same way being self pay. I kept thinking that there are so many other things I could use the money for. But, what is my health worth? A lot more than $5000! In the end, what ended up making up my mind was this: I know that I will save a lot of many on food. I'm just 4 weeks post op, and have already noticed a difference. So, within a few years it will have paid for itself.
And trust me, no matter the cost you ARE worth it!

I can relate! I felt the same way being self pay. I kept thinking that there are so many other things I could use the money for. But, what is my health worth? A lot more than $5000! In the end, what ended up making up my mind was this: I know that I will save a lot of many on food. I'm just 4 weeks post op, and have already noticed a difference. So, within a few years it will have paid for itself.
And trust me, no matter the cost you ARE worth it!

I can relate! I felt the same way being self pay. I kept thinking that there are so many other things I could use the money for. But, what is my health worth? A lot more than $5000! In the end, what ended up making up my mind was this: I know that I will save a lot of many on food. I'm just 4 weeks post op, and have already noticed a difference. So, within a few years it will have paid for itself.
And trust me, no matter the cost you ARE worth it!

Not looking to go back to coke or sugary drinks like I said. Here, club soda, plain club soda, I love the bubbles. It's more satisfying to me I can drink a few sips of that and feel more satisfied then if I drink a bottle of Gatorade or Vitamin Water. Not looking to "cheat" at all. Only trying to find truth behind some risks I'm reading on, without being judged.

Uhmm.... My doc said shave from nipples to knees. He left out the part about skipping the nether regions. Wife sent me in to get a men's brazillian wax. Couldn't have been smoother down there but unfortunately it was unnecessary. That said I think every guy should get waxed down there once just to be able to relate to what the women do.

I had about 40 people over, and cooked a bunch of food. It was better than expected. I enjoyed the people, without worrying about the food. There were enough people that nobody noticed I had hardly eaten anything, but I did get some compliments on how I was looking good!

Amazing how much of life is different when it's not all about the food!
Congrats to you!

I am almost 4 weeks post op, and I had a big BBQ at my house tonight which I do regularly during the summer. I thought I might be miserable, cooking all this food and not being able to eat it. I actually had a great time. I was able to take a few bites of some things I enjoy, but I didn't miss the rest as much as I thought I would. I had about 40 people over, and it was nice to be able socialize without constantly sneaking in trips to the buffet to shove my face full. It gave me a lot of confidence that I can do this!

I am almost 4 weeks post op, and I had a big BBQ at my house tonight which I do regularly during the summer. I thought I might be miserable, cooking all this food and not being able to eat it. I actually had a great time. I was able to take a few bites of some things I enjoy, but I didn't miss the rest as much as I thought I would. I had about 40 people over, and it was nice to be able socialize without constantly sneaking in trips to the buffet to shove my face full. It gave me a lot of confidence that I can do this!

I would like to share my amazing journey of taking control of my health and life by making the decision to have Gastric Sleeve surgery in Mexico alone. I had a wonderful experience and recovery and I am so happy I did it! Dr Kelly was extremely caring and professional and in my research one of the most skilled and experienced surgeons in the world. He truly cares about his patients, he was so tenderhearted I trusted him instinctively.
Staying at the TJ Marriott is like a vacation, the staff was charming and helpful and I felt extremely safe and relaxed there. The hospital is clean and professional although I won’t lie it is not like the U.S. but the staff was kind and the surgical room was modern and proficient, everything else seem a little “clinic-ish” and sort of “old school” but I felt safe and cared for-I made a few friends there who were also having surgery, they were both RN’s and they said that the care was excellent too. The nurses were all so kind and even fun and spoke good English but it doesn’t hurt to brush up on a little basic Spanish. I traveled alone and based on my experience here are some suggestions...
· Contact the airline for handicap service for trip home-they met me at the curb with a wheel chair and escorted me through everything, meeting me again at my connecting flight. I boarded first and was assisted with my carryon luggage it was very helpful. I suggest an aisle seat as well.
· Bring Bouillon cubes and tea bags for travel.
· Bring clothing without a waist, a zippered robe, crocs or good soled slippers.
· Bring eye Patches and ear plugs for sleeping and a laptop with DVD’s or Netflix for there is only Spanish TV but free wifi at the hospital and hotel.
· As for contacting the states-email and Facetime are free otherwise contact your cell carrier for international services.
· Bring cash in small bills for tipping (believe me the service so exceptional you will want to tip all of them)-pesos would be helpful but not necessary.
· Oh and bring sunscreen for I laid by the pool with some of the other new “sleevers” while the waiter brought us popsicles!
I have lost 45 pounds in 8 weeks and 7 inches off my abdomen, I feel wonderful. I felt so good within 30 hours after surgery that I was bored! I felt almost normal while at the Marriot but 1 week post op I was exhausted (discovered quite normal) so I took easy for 2 weeks after to ensure a full recovery. My suggestion for your post op recovery is you stock up on Premier Protein readymade drinks at costco (30g Protein and easy to get down), electrolyte drinks (to keep off dehydration), chewable or liquid Vitamins and Tylenol, a variety of Soups. I followed the protocol given by Mexico Bariatric and I have never vomited or had any complications. I can eat anything I want now but without the Ghrelin hormone, my desire for food is much less. I know it is a just tool but it feels so good to feel satiated with a small portion and to have control. I try to eat this each day; 60 grams protein-60 carbohydrates 60+ ounces of just Water as well as many fluids I can and shoot for 900 calories (I stopped losing when I dipped below 800 but I was 320 when I started) For me it has all been well worth it-I love my new life, I feel free and hopeful for my future!

Way to go! It gets easier, especially once you get past any post op restrictions. I bbq'd some baby back ribs today. Stubbs has a BBQ Sauce that tastes pretty good and has very little sugar in it so the carbs are surprisingly low. I could only eat two little ribs (which really isn't that much) and a spoonful baked Beans but it was enough to feel like I wasn't missing out on anything.