USMCwifeandTEACHER

Anyone?

Two questions, 1. Taking 300 calorie shakes with 42 grams of Protein in them is bad, right? I just realized that drinking these may be counter to why I had the surgery in the first place. I had my surgery on Monday and I'm down seven lbs. already. Pretty scary but I'm getting past the food cravings and wanting food. Today, so far, is the first time I woke up and I don't want pancakes. I even remember passing a sign advertising a hotel's Breakfast buffet here in San Diego. I was looking at the picture thinking... geez, who can eat all of that? 2. Has anyone tried Miracle 2000? I guess I've figured out that I think I know more than the doctors know. My post op sheet clearly says "NO Vitamins until after your first pre-op appointment." Well screw that, why wait? Not only that I was starting to get this furry white coating on my tongue. I figured my mouth was just dry and I was getting dehydrated. I researched on the internet and found that a deficiency in B12 can lead to that. I don't want that. I want to curtail hair loss as much as possible. Any thoughts from the pros?

Ladies, let me hear from you. I was nursing my 11 month old but chose to stop because of the surgery and because dad was a little jealous that he couldn't soothe our second child like I could. Four days post op, my period started. I assumed it was due to my milk drying up but I see there is a correlation between this and being post op? Do tell please.

I'm going to shake things up a bit today... no pun intended. I'm going to go get some egg drop Soup. I need something warm and savory in my life. Yeah, this mourning of food is pretty tough. I liked food because it was my quasi passport to explore other cultures. Its so easy to deem oneself a foodie. But if you're a foodie and not a workout junkie, then you end up here. While not hungry, mentally, I still crave things. Amazing how much tv influences our life's choices.

I've never hated Muscle Milk so much in all my life. Why can't they have flavors like: Steak frites pancakes pizza

Sonic, pizza Hut, Taco Bell. DAYUM. Half of me wants to be fat and just eat those things. I know that's why I'm here now. I didn't get to have a food funeral per se. * sigh * This sucks.

Thanks for the positive replies all. Its just tough when you have family who makes comments like "you get what you pay for." That was my dad. I know it will get better, it just seems like time is sitting still right now.

So... I was sleeved at Naval Medical Center, San Diego Monday morning, May 16, 2011. I wasn't really ready mentally I think (even though I jumped through all the hoops.) I woke up in the Recovery room with five incision holes, a lot of pain, nausea and barely able to sip anything. Time is moving by so slowly. I came home and all I can notice is that the house is a mess. Hubby was home with our two boys while I was in surgery. All I want to do is eat a burger. * sigh * I thought my cravings would go away right away. They haven't. Its easy in the hospital. But now that I'm out, I want the real deal. Anyone else feel or felt like me?

Wow, your statements really resonate with me. I'm praying for that sense of calm that another poster mentioned. I will see you all on the other side. *Whew*

Ladies, thanks for the pep talk. I just hope Im ready.

So... I finally got my magical date and its kind of anti-climatic. I'm so friggin scared. Not only that I think I've got a sinus infection. My voice is all raspy and and I'm coughing. Also... if you're not supposed to eat Clear liquids two days prior to surgery... well I blew that. I ate Chinese food leftovers. In typical fashion of me, I'm sabotaging. I want this so bad. This has been six months in the making so why am I so afraid? Any wise words would be appreciated.

Seriously Dr. Gallus? I was a transfer patient from a civilian hospital to a MTF so I could get the sleeve. Doctor A. said to gain a couple of pounds to meet the requirements and now Doctor B. said to lose seven lbs. CRAP! Any suggestions? I weigh in on Friday 3/18

Great news. Met with Dr. Gallus at Naval Medical Center, San Diego, affectionately called "Balboa" and I'm in. Since I was already in the process of getting the bypass on the civilian side with TriCare Standard, all I have to do is attend the surgery specific classes, get a chest x-ray, GI test, and BAM, I can set a date. This process was way easy. I'm so thankful my husband encouraged me to call there to see. He said "this is life changing, you want to get the one you want." I will update on my progress as I get closer but I'll be done with everything sometime within the next two weeks and hope to have a date sometime in April

Hello all, Glad I stumbled upon this website in my almost obsessive research in deciding which type of WLS is for me. I'm hear to ask a couple of questions. First let me give you the stats: 1. TriCare Standard in sunny San Diego: Almost approved with surgeon at Scripps but want the sleeve and have been told to go to an MTF through web searching and friends. 2. BMI is 35.6 w/ SEVERE sleep apnea (136 episodes per hour) and Type II diabetes 3. Have done all the major hoop jumping on the civilian side and am worried that IF I get in at MTF (Balboa) that they'll make me go through hoops again which will suck since I paid out of pocket for psych eval, diet classes, final orientation class and dietician. 4. Also worried that I'll have to wait another six months FOR WHAT? 5. Worried that they'll say HELLS NO, just go workout since my BMI is 35 I mean I just can't get a RNY... what does RNY do for someone with a BMI of 35? I heard you lose appetite and if so, it will be torture to eat. Thanks for the insight my fellow sleeve journeyors