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Immore, No problem, let us know what he says. stcyt: I hope it does. The 3 on 1 off idea is an idea that has been out in the dieting world for a bit, but it is hard to do when normal dieting because of the hunger during the low days and the discipline etc. I thought using these shakes to do this while I have no hunger might be a good method to not fall into a low calorie slump that happens after going so long on 600-800 calories or less. Right now im doing 1800-2000 calories on my 1 off day.

15 pounds gone forever! congrats!

There is a product called suplimed that is a high calorie shake with good balanced nutrition used to help support or gain weight for those with illness. Ask him if he would consider operating on you if you upped yourself to a maintenance calorie level before, during and just after the proceedure... It may not work, but I thought I would throw the idea out there. The Weight Gain Supplement That's Your Sensible Weight Gain Solution p.s. I use this product for my normal calorie days as I am experimenting with 3 day low cal,1 day normal calories to see if it will prevent stalls. It does taste good.

My mom is an RN and she first freeked out when I talked about WLS. After that initial shock over a couple of weeks we talked about the specifics and medical details of the Sleeve and how it was so much better than lap band or RnY long term. I had good info on my doctor and his reputation and this also helped. Turns out she is the one who agreed to fund my opperation as I was self pay--so I did get from freaking out to funding if that tells you anything. It's really is about the medical details and the personal details of my lifelong struggle to lose weight. She has seen my yo-yo up and down and be successful in many areas of life besides this one. Seeing obesity as a disease is important. Have your medical info ready when you talk to her, and best of luck. Personal Suggestion: Sell her on the sleeve first, then talk about where you might have it. Tiffykins post with medical research links: http://verticalsleevetalk.com/pre-operation-vertical-sleeve-surgery-vsg-questions-answers/4886-best-sources-information-research.html#post42692

I love this aspect of the sleeve! You are still using it as a tool and working it when needed to keep you at your goal!

Tiff listed my main reasons as well. I also want to add that the most common sleeve complication risk is a leak even though many great surgeons cary less than 1% occurance, but the risk of a leak with the RnY is MUCH greater as you are joining two different tissues and using a different type of seam. Overall surgery risk is much lower on the sleeve.

Hmm interesting. I started the PPI on day 3 at advice of the doc--but I never had acid issues the two days prior to starting. Anyone think I should try without them for a bit to see if acid is even an issue before creating a situation in which they will be needed?

After having my surgery with Dr. Stewart and watching the video of my proceedure, I want to add that I highly recommend him as a post-op patient now as much as I did pre-op. There are allot of hoops to jump through for his office--lots of education pre-op and post-op education as well. They don't want to "sleeve ya and leave ya", thier goal is for you to hit goal wieght and not just to cash your check! I like that. I think many of the good DFW doctors have that same philosophy, and thats why they are rated so highly.

Ahhh to run again.. I hear ya on that one. There is nothing better than that feeling when you hit your second wind. We will be there again soon I hope. Granted I may break down and cry when I feel it again the first time!

Best wishes to you--you will do great! I am just a few days out myself, by I am already feeling human again. My suggestion while in the hospital: Expect anesthesia to cloud your brain a bit immediately post-op--It may not for you but just be prepared for it, it does pass after the first good nap or so. Ask for your pain meds when you need them. My pain seemed really bad that first hour but then it all got so much better. Walk every chance you can--for me a few minutes after meds was perfect time to start walking. Follow your Doc's advise on getting started with sipping water or Ice chips to get your liquids in. Don't let them forget about the sugar-free popsicles! they are a nice treat.

That is a positive note! I had no pre-op diet but I choose to do one on my own just because I was NOT doing this thing as a quick fix--I knew any weight that I would lose would be permanent and I used this opportunity to move closer to my ultimate goal. You are 10 pounds closer to your goal now. Don't even weigh yourself post-op for a couple days because you retain Water from the procedure and your swollen and bloated at first. Then poof it just flushes away--literally. All of that to say don't judge any of your goals post-op until you get past the bloated post-op feeling. We are close in our starting numbers so it is good to see your progress!

Just checking back in. How are you doing after a couple of days? Hopefully the swelling has gone down allowing for more liquids! Just trying to keep track of my other 4/28 sleevers! Let us know!

Your last option does sound more resonable, I am sure that a surgeon could take a look at your stomach and see what state it is in and maybe look at a partial gastrectomy to allow it to be "normal" vrs sleeve size wich is meant for those of us needing to lose allot of weight. Best of luck to you in your journey.

Awesome! Great to hear your doing good. Sip, walk, and take good care of yourself. Keep us updated on progress!

Mine has gone down quite a bit today--much less than the days before. I think we are processing the gas from the proceedure still. The long walks with the wife have really helped work it out. I do still take gasx a few times a day too.

Don't worry as much about liquids (I mean if you are able to take in more that is pretty normal from many posters), the stomach's job is to hold contents until they are liquid and then pass them into the small intestine. So Water seems to pass right through for some of us and not "fill" the sleeve as long as you don't guzzle. Even today I am noticing as long as I take a breath between each sip and don't guzzle I can drink quite a bit of clear liquid. I had 16 ounces today during a 45 min walk (yesterday it was 8 ounces on the walk). This is going to differ for everyone based on swelling etc, but be aware that liquid freedom can be a downfall if you use high calorie liquids and not just water or sugar free drink.

Well they don't want pure sugar hitting your sleeved stomach. fruit juice, sweetened drinks etc are pure sugar. When I was on clears I had the Isopure plus clear Protein drinks as well which gave me some calories. Different surgeons do it different ways, but I am now on full liquids since yesterday, so skim milk and protein powder are included. The plan I have is similar to the Hopkins plan http://www.hopkinsbayview.org/bin/c/a/nutrition_sleeve.pdf Thats a good document for ideas on what to eat, but follow your surgeons guidelines on progression stages to be safe.

hmm, I wonder if it is just soreness in general--did they have your leg inflation things too tight? were you walking more on your toes than usual? My calves have been normal. I rarely wore the leg things because I kept walking instead when the nurse would come in and say she needed to put them on.

Glad you liked it. Now if I could just get Chumbawamba to re-record with my lyrics we could have us a theme song :thumbup: For those who did not recognize it or listen to popular radio for the last 10 years :tongue_smilie: this was my drug induced rewrite of Chumbawamba's "Tubthumping"

I guess everyone reacts differently to liquids, mine seem to run right through the sleeve into the intestines. Especially if I am walking. I took a 30 min walk with the wife yesterday and looked down to reallize I had sipped through 8 ounces of liquid in that 30 mins. Anything thicker than water will stay in the sleeve for a bit but water runs through quickly. I think I have always been this way even pre-sleeve though. Pre-sleeve if I got a drink at a movie, there is almost no way I am making it through the movie without having to pee. Do you actually feel full with water? I can feel full on jello, just not water. Granted I have not felt hunger or thirst outside of dry-mouth yet so taking the water is something I have to remember to do. Also 4/28 sleever.

I was just in one night for my sleeve, but the revision can be a bit more complex depending on scar tissue etc. Just remember to try and walk early and often and you will be surprised how much that helps your healing physically and mentally. Take advantage of your pain meds while they are paid for in the hospital, use them to help yourself get around. I would walk after that good feeling they gave me and then take a nap after the walk if needed.

Awesome to hear. I hear lots of I wish I had gotten the sleeve instead of <insert other wls here> I have not heard much about a sleever wishing that had gone with another option yet. In my opinion the sleeve is the best proceedure out there for acomplishing your goals and doing it safely.

Doing real good. Posted details in my blog and a brief vlog update. Links in signature below. Thanks for Asking! How did the revision go for you?

I am able to get all my liquids in fine. Water moves right through the sleeve for me so I can now do eight onces in about 30 mins never getting full. If I forget and gulp vrs sip thats a guaranteed burp and reminder to slow down.

Awesome story you have to share--and in doing so we all benefit! The pics are just icing on the cake--beautiful!