PEvette

I usually tell people that I'm following a high Protein, meat and veggies diet with limited carbs.... But now if someone comes out and ask me if I had the sleeve done, I tell the truth and say yes I did....otherwise if they dont ask I won't tell.... lol

You made a good decision...I am a revision person, and I have no regrets!!

#1 its extremely hard to stretch the sleeve, because its made with firmest muscles in our stomach....second, you are too early out, you are more likely to be still swollen than stretch out the sleeve... I think you need to relax, and heal...follow your doctor's orders, and try not to get all OCD over your weight loss....yet...lol.... Its more important for you to get in your Water and try to get in as much protien as possible right now...it helps with the healing process....

There's nothing wrong with attending seminars....I attended 3 and did my own research before narrowing down to my surgoen.... You do what you need to do in order to have a safe and effective procedure

grams that is....

I limit my carbs to 40 a day...when I know I'm going to go over my limit, I try to workout on that day...I usually go over during TOM

Its painful...I find it painful to try to eat and drink...I may take 1 or 2 sips, but that's only if I feel like some food is getting stuck...

My favorite breakfast is one fried egg, topped with 1/8 cup of reduced fat pepperjack cheese, and 3 slices of center cut bacon...total around 170 calories....and I love it!

I just had my band removed in June, after having it for 7 years....my doctor was able to do both procedures the same day....my surgery took longer than he thought it would (2 hours) but it was because he had to clean the scar tissue around the band.... But he was able to do it.....I think doctors tell patients that so you can know what the worst case senario would be....when he told me that I could have 2 surgeries instead of the one, I starting praying to God.... God please guide Dr. Yu's hands so I can have 1 successful surgery, amen....every time I thought about the procedure I would say that prayer.... If you dont want to procedures, make sure you follow the 2 week pre-op diet to the letter and pray..... prayer works!!

Its good you can eat raw veggies this early out....I will not be cleared for raw veggies and fruits until month 4....I was sleeved June 11

Well technically yes they can, the surgeon will tell you which one he would suggest, but ultimately if you have the cash, most will do the procedure... both my lapband and revision were self-pay....my surgoen for my lapband was against giving me the lapband, he recommended RNY (the sleeve wasn't around in 2005) but I insisted on the lapband...fast forward 7 years I wish I'd paid the extra 5,000 for the RNY.....but I learned my lesson, I have the sleeve now, and I dont regret it....

Well the news show that was in the first posting, the jounralist stated that he lost 50 pounds....so if he had 100 pounds to lose I would understand, but not 50 pounds...

What in the world were they thinking....approving someone for such a drastic surgery to only lose 50 pounds!!! I dont know....

Usually at 6 weeks....but even then take it easy and go slow....

I'm here, in the H!

Well, I am post-op and started with a BMI in the 50s...so far so good....check out the board for people with 100+ or 200+ pounds to lose....lots of good stories... I have 170 pounds to lose, as of right now....have about 122 pounds to go.... I'm sleeved and hopful

Now let me explain what I meant about staying away from high carbs....some carbs are good for you...like oatmeal and whole wheat items....those are complex carbs which means that they break down slower in the body than simple carbs like white rice and egg noodes and stuff... My doctor recommends Kashii products because some are high in protien and complex carbs...I especially like a cup of the Kashii Go Lean Crunch with flax seed with a 1/2 c of light soy milk....that'll keep me full for atleast 3 hours... One thing I have learned so far in this journey is that when it comes to my eating I must plan plan plan....be intentional about what you put into your body....mindless eating is no longer allowed...

My suggestion to you is taking leisure walks around outside when you get bored....its amazing the stuff you see just walking around taking in the scenes.... The eating will take time....as you progress you will feel different....

Well IMO, you should stay away from any high carbs while you are losing weight....carbs do not fill you up, which means you will empty faster, and desire to eat again....stick to protien and veggies....and dont forget your Water.... The best way to get rid of old bad habits is to replace them with good healthy habits...quote from my therapist...she suggest making a list of non-food related things you enjoy doing....and when you start thinking about your old habits, pull out that list to find something good to d...

Was sleeved June 11th....I've lost 46 pounds to date....I'm so looking forward to being 50+ pounds down..

yes, very much so...mines are chips, ice cream (in any forms), anything from starbucks, and popcorn... Those are the ones I have to proceed with caution, because once I get a taste of it, I want more and more...

No, actually I enjoy eatting them...they take care of the need I have at times to just have something in my mouth...like gum or candy or something..

Yours probably say that because of the carbs in oatmeal...I eat it, but limit my intake of oatmeal, grits and other hot cerals because they are loaded with carbs...

Have you told your doctor about this?? This is a serious issue, esspecially since you are so far out..you should be able to get in at least 4oz per meal...

Well some insurance companies only cover one WLS procedure for life...I would call the insurance company directly to see what the requirements are.... Alot of people like to rely on the doctor's office to do the work for them, and when something is missed and their stuff is denied, they like to blame the doctor's office when if they called the insurance company themself it would've saved time... I called and was told revision would not be covered on my policy so I self paid