sungbyrd

These are very interesting posts, I had the sleeve June 27 and have lost 45lbs, but I cannot imagine even eating that amount of food, I can only think about it. So I am wondering if it is psychological. I just can't imagine eating more than 6 to 8 oz at a time, So I guess you have to consult with your surgeon. I am amazed..

I have blue cross/blue shield under federal government program. My bill was around 60,000, which they reduced to about 20,000, and my part was $250.00 it is all a racket! They keepbilling my insrance co these outrageous bill and they always get reduced. I had my surgery at Doctors Hospital @ White Rock.

Iam just now getting where i can drink some plain Water 6 wk post op. The best thing for me to drink is hot tea..drink plent of hot tea..a life saver and add splenda!

I understand I will get a Breakfast sandwich and it takes me all day to eat it.

Congtaulations!

I have also tried soft scrambled eggs. I used to love eggs. I just cannot seem to tolerate them and they don't digest well. So maybe I will try in another month. it is weird, because i thought this would be one of the easies things to eat(not!).

I WILL TRY THAT!

I stalled for 6 weeks (only 4 weeks post-op)! The few things I did to break my stall was.

1. I started reading my food labels to avoid sugar and carbs. This helped the most

2. I used I trick from a past diet and did a "Steak Day". Consist of drinking only tea, Water or coffee (as much as you like) throughout the day and then having the largest steak I could consume for dinner (about 7 ounces). This broke my stall immediately!!! What a relief.

3. It also helped me to understand that stomach acid was causing false hunger symptoms. A prescription from my PA and I was good to go.

4. I increased my food consumption to about 1100 calories per day. Mostly in the Protein area, but I slip in some veggies and blue berries to boot.

i seem to be able to tolerate warm liquids very well also. Especially hot tea.

I was sleeved June 27, 2011, I have lost 20lbs, but have went from a sixe 2x in tops to a large. It is crazy. I also had a black surgeon in Dallas. I have seen people with the lap band and it does not seem to work well. My hair is natural, so ihave not had any Hair loss as of yet. So I am doing pretty well. I went through a depression on July 4th and didn't come out the house(haha) I was thinking about all the bar b que I was missing, but i was on liquids then. So things are better now. I am at that 3 week stall, but hopefully things will pick up. My bllod pressure has been normal and i am getting weaned off of insulin. Only 77lbs to go!

How do you get those weight trackers on your profile?

That is a good reminder, it is hot in Texas. i will get one today.

Ok....so this is something small.... I am in my 2 week liquid diet with my surgery coming up on 7-13-11. My BF brought home a mini snow cone machine today from wally world ($20) with some sugar free snow cone syrup! This has been one of the best days of this pre op diet...lol. It's the small things I guess

I was sleeved June 27th

You guys are brave. I had my surgery. On June 27th...going back to work on July 18th.

I am 44.. .with2.boys a jges 8 and 16...cannot rule out another one...had my sleeve. Jun 27th. I am down 20lbs. I feel so much lighter. I hope this continues. Only 77lbs to go..

I walk 3 times a day. And i am going to concentrate on getting these liquids down.

I talk to the nurs e and she said I have a double staple line.the left side of my stomach is where they used the big instruments. That is why I am sore and can only get liquids down. It will just take longer to heal.

I know terrell I went to swcc.

Going back to work so soon. I walk 3 times a day but I am not up to driving. I will call the doc on tues to see if its okay that I can only get a few oz at a time down. I know that I have needed no insulin shots since my surgery. So I believe this diabetes will be a thing of the past. I will get to where you are soon hopefully.

I am 7 days post op. I am trying to switch to full liquids with clear. I can't tolerate clear Water I have to add crystal light. I have found that I can tolerate dryers fruit bars popsicles no sugar added.. I am trying to be careful. I have started on boost drinks but it takes me a whole day to drink 8oz. I dont know how these people are eating meat after the first week and everything. I am taking things slow and I do try something new everyday..happy sipping.

Cool Beans

Cedar hill...had my sleeve June 27th by Dr Michael Greene.

I can't imagine eating meat again. Good job on your weight

It. Sounds you will be very well adjusted.

So today I have added some boost. Just a little bit. Still can't tolerate Water. But losing about 2lbs a day.

I had that too before my surgery. The meds are expensive even with insurance. 4 pills twice a day. But I passed the breath test. I have had my surgery and on my way.