Matt Z

I was just going to say it was more likely the lettuce. Lettuce is not a Soft Solid, it's a "Raw" and Raws are the last stage to be cleared for.

64 oz is the bare minimum. You want to be shooting for around 80 - 100 grams of protein a day, and upwards (over if you can) 128 oz of water a day. You should also be exercising at least an hour a day in addition to whatever you do for work.

Kevin, 300 calories a day, 10 weeks out... is pretty low. If you say too low for too long, you can actually cause your body to go into a starvation / survival mode and cause gains. Try upping your calorie count a bit. 300 is entirely too low for that far out of surgery.

Putting things down is a huge help. There are lots of apps and timers, etc. It can be a hard habit to get into, given we've spent decades eating faster. So it's hard at first, but if you pay attention, eventually it becomes second nature, just have to work to erase the old habit and start the new one. But the biggest advice I can give you, is try your hardest at slowing down, just keep trying, and you'll get there!

Understood. I was told to wait until the 6 month mark to reintroduce alcohols. But, things are different with the bypass (and like every surgeon on the planet!) BUT I did have 2 drinks at this point, maybe a total of 4 -6 oz between the 2 of them. Got drunk quick, but got sober quick too... didn't seem "worth it" really anymore.

Doubtful, the human body will fluxuate around 10 lbs per day, so unless you've gained A LOT... I really don't see them canceling or delaying. They usually don't weigh folks in when they schedule... mine was scheduled over the phone, I personally wouldn't worry about it.

@EsoKev it gets easier as time goes by. You'll be back to some semblance of normal within 2 months of surgery.

Yes. Yesterday was really bad though because I started dry heaving and couldn’t hardly stand up Try the pillow / towel trick (I believe I posted that in another one of your threads about this) and see if that helps! But using the spirometer and walking are pretty critical to helping you get all this gas out. Another trick I figured out back when I had my band is to increase your abdominal pressure to help force gas out. So, you take as deep a breath in as you can, and hold it, pressing into it slightly (almost like doing a crunch, just sort of bare down a bit) the idea is to increase pressure inside your abdominal cavity (without causing any damage to the muscles so don't go to hard) and that increased pressure will help force the gases into the blood stream / out of your abdominal cavity. Good luck!

Well, you have a sleeve, so no intestinal changes, curious what you thought was going to happen?

Define "normal". If you are expecting anything like what you used to eat, then no, you shouldn't ever be able to eat the way you used it, otherwise, why bother with the surgery? That said, I fully understand being done with protein shakes and liquids only. Things do get better, you just have to wait it out. Best not to rush things and work within your instructions. It does get better. Stay Strong!

Good luck!

God no joke! Except now, with all my weight loss, I'm gaining length when I lay down, losing it when I stand up. Leaned over to pick something up while I was on the can the other day and... bloop, hit the water, I was shocked, grossed out and impressed all at the same time.

I personally don't care... but I know some do. And I know I go out of my way to make sure I don't comment on the ladies room stuff, even though I'd sure love to do so to help folks out. But, "no guys in the girls room, no girls in the guys room" that's the "rule".

Odds are this was due to the revision and not actual reflux. How are you doing now?

I had the RNY, poop smell depends on what I've eaten, some days it's normal, other's... it's down right foul. I keep a bottle of Poop-purri in my desk for work poops. I'm using PatchMD patchs, my Vitamin D is low, but it was low before surgery (the joys of living in the north) so I take extra Vitamin D supplements, but all other blood levels were within normal ranges. For me, I was revised from the Band to RNY, I didn't have the choice for the mini. But between the 2, if the mini has more complications than the RNY... I would have chosen the RNY if I had the options.

Thanks for the follow up!

Here is a list of all topics with "Fed BC/BS" listed, you should be able to find answers or folks to talk to about this question. I'm sure there aren't a lot of folks here that can answer this for you. I'm on GEHA and didn't have too much issues, When I had my band I had BC/BS and they were super easy to deal with, so it's really just going to depend on your plan, etc. https://www.bariatricpal.com/search/?&q=Fed BC/BS

This is a non-issue. There is no reason you can't keep hydrated. I'm pretty active between work, the gym, working on cars, etc etc etc. I'm still getting over 128 oz water day. You are over thinking things and getting worried about something that isn't a problem.

I've been using PatchMD patches for almost 5 months now. And before anyone says they don't work, my 3 month post op labs were all good (except for my Vitamin D, but living in New England, we need extra Vitamin D support anyway) So, the patches are working exactly as advertised for me. I do take some biotin quick dissolves, a once a week Vitamin D2 pill and a daily vitamin D3 tablet. As well as some chewable fiber supplements. But that's it, all other vitamin needs are supplied by the patches.

Biggest stopping point for my emotional eating. Being fat and gross looking/feeling was making me more emotional... so the emotional eating was making thing worse. That revelation paved the way for major

You can call your insurance and speak with them about if they would cover it or not, sure it'll need to be reviewed, but they can tell you up front if it's even possible. This will give you all the information you need to decide, but I agree, any doctor/surgeon requesting up front payment... very sketchy.

I didn't have any issues with any heaving or what not, but if you use a pillow or cloth and press into the area that's hurting when you heave or cough, it'll help with the tearing sensation.

Are you using your incentive spirometer every hour? walking every hour?

Common pitfalls. Focusing ONLY on your weight and not including body fat %, overall composition, lean mass, physical body measurements. You will stall, there will be times when you just stop losing weight, or gain a little even. This is a problem when you are only looking at your weight. Because you could be losing fat, gaining muscle, etc... but if you don't pay attention to the whole picture, you can and most likely will be come frustrated and discouraged, because you "aren't losing weight" Not prepping ahead of time. Start getting your water intakes upward of 128 oz a day. Get your sugar intake down to as close to zero as possible. Start getting your protein levels up. Start exercising now. Start all the habits you'll be forced to adopt after surgery now. Get ready to avoid temptations, "slider foods" etc. There are a large number of bad foods that you won't have any trouble eating, get your will power ready now. Be ready to not be "typical". All the numbers and %'s and everything you'll hear being tossed around. Those are simply averages and that's it. Don't expect to lose 100 lbs in 3 weeks (if you laughed, you haven't read enough of these threads), you might even gain weight right out of surgery. Be ready for your weight to be all over the place for a little while. But give yourself a break and take the time to heal first. Take **EVERYTHING** in stride, focus on the long term goals and not the day to day. Be sure to be strict with your diet and goals, but be flexible enough to give yourself a break if you slip up. The Sleeve is a tool only, it WILL NOT magically make everything go away. Not everyone losses the hunger sensation so just assume you won't, that way if it does come back or never goes away, you won't be disappointed before you even get a chance to start. All in all. Stay Strong, Focus on WHY you wanted to have the surgery and keep those goals reachable.

I'm using PatchMD patches, purchased from this site, cost $66.54 with shipping per month. I'm also taking extra Vitamin D3, 10,000 IU tablets, $6.50 for 2 months worth, so $3.25 a month. I'm taking Biotin, 10,000mcg tabs, $13.39 per 120 days, so $3.35 per month. I take Fiber supplements daily as well, $7.96 for a 45 day supply, so $5.31 per month. So that puts me at $78.45 per month for vitamins/supplements. Only about $2.62 per day.