azquilter92

I just want to make an observation.I see alot of people saying they dont drink or eat anything with artificial sweetners,but they cant drink plain Water without crystal light,just exactly do you all think is in crystal light? Its artificial sweetners!
Just saying.....

Definitely wait til your incisions are completely healed. I only take showers,so it hasn't bothered me at all.but I know there are those who love their baths!

Hi My name is Kathy
Live in Tucson,have lived here for 30 years.I am 53,single and have 3 children.I originally started this process about 3 years ago,and my insurance intially turned it down and I blew it off as I had other things going on at the time that were more important.Last year I decided to try again as I found out I am to have another grandson this May.I started out at 353lbs and I am 5ft1 inch.I was originally going to have a lapband,because the down time was really short,so I was seeing the surgeon doing all the nutrition visits withe the dietician and the surgeon decided to close up practice and move up to Phx.,His office sends my file to another dr, DRS Monash and Welle,which was the best thing that could have happened to me! After seeing Dr Welle and he described in detail all 3 surgeries I decided the VGS was the one I wanted,They submitted my claim to my ins.and it was approved the same day in a few hrs! I was estatic! I had my surgery on the 20of March and had my first post op yesterday,19lbs down. And Drs monash and Welle also have a supportgroup once a month that meets at TMC the first sat of the month from 1030-12 and there is a free Zumba class at the end.Any one can come regardless of what surgery they had and doesnt matter who did the surgery.Everyone is WELCOME

Also there are Ready To Drink Isopure Protein Drinks they have 40 grams of Protein. Are a clear ( a little thick) drink. There are various flavors I preferred alpine punch. Available at GNC, Vitamin warehouse needs to be very cold to drink

Wow! Call me impressed! I took 2 Weeks off,felt I should have taken more

Really,ive had a geograpical tongue all of my adult life,not related to Vitamins,at least my dentist never mentioned it

My surgeon has this rule. A Protein Bar should have a 1:10 ratio
Meaning if it has 150 calories it should have at least 15 grams of Protein
200 calories-20 grams of protein
Its not a hard fast ,or medically scientific. But the one thing we need most of all is protein and not wasted calories

If it's really a concern,you could always say you ate a little while earlier and not really all that hungry

CSI: VST lol

You really should try to avoid bread, Pasta, and rice,they do tend to swell in your sleeve. Try and stick to good Protein sources,meat,fish,eggs,yogurt,then veggies,but it really depends what your surgeon has told you to do

Dean
Fiber choice is a supplement thats chewable. It will increase fiber in your colon which can help with BMs. It can be foundusually on the Vitamin section In grocery store or places like walgreens,CVs

Dean
Fiber choice is a supplement thats chewable. It will increase fiber in your colon which can help with BMs. It can be foundusually on the Vitamin section In grocery store or places like walgreens,CVs

As I posted on another thread,my Dr who did my sleeve said if a Dr offers to do more than 3to 4 procedures at one time RUN the other way

Cool isnt it! Best feeling!

I use them ground up,they are likea finely ground wheat germ,sprinkle them on anything,I put them on Peanut Butter whole wheat toast

I have asthma& I dont think they will cancel your surgery because of it. It can only help yiur asthma in the long tub

I woul definitely call and demand to speak to someone,dont let them put you on hold,and demand answers.remember they technically work for you,you pay them. And im sure they cant afford a bad reputation

Awesome! Just awesome!

Who cares if sweats are no longer"fashionable" really? you are going to the gym to workout,exercise. Not to be a fashion diva

I guess im strange,but I dont feel the Need to hide it. I feel we should be ambassadors for our new life! Tell anyone and everyone who asks. It might very well help someone to make that choice that could change and save their life.maybe they dont know where to go,who to ask or are afraid to ask,being open about it might be the push.they need to do it also. Be loud and proud my children

As I posted on another thread,my Dr who did my sleeve said if a Dr offers to do more than 3to 4 procedures at one time RUN the other way

You dont need to run. I do a mile,at 2.6 walking the entire time. Need to work up to running,dont jeopardize it by doing too much at one time,you have the rest of your life to get there

I guess im strange,but I dont feel the Need to hide it. I feel we should be ambassadors for our new life! Tell anyone and everyone who asks. It might very well help someone to make that choice that could change and save their life.maybe they dont know where to go,who to ask or are afraid to ask,being open about it might be the push.they need to do it also. Be loud and proud my children

2Weeks should be enough,everyone is different. Good luck

Everyone is different,but 90 lbs in 6 months is great. And if he asks are you having any issues,tell him about whats going on right now.he should be supportive and understanding.afterall we are only human