Pookeyism

Are you exercising or making permanent increases in your activityies? If not even if you do loose, stats say you will gain it back. But slow losing is OK. I am on the slow side and I am very comfortable with it. Good luck!

Are you hydrated? Dehydration can make you feel kinda-hungry, head hungry, etc.

I understand totally - that also happens to be the side where they took the pouch with the stomach out - to the incision is bigger there too!

I have lost about 25 lbs but have not weighed in a few days. SO 1 month post op that is 25 lbs. I am OK with it - I have not stalled so far either.

I have pain there, but no lap-band. Mostly after returning to work and having to set up-right most of the day!

I was not prescribed blood thinner, so I can't comment on that. The best thing I can advise about the protien shake is congrats on finding a yummy one? Will you please let us know which it is? Try the popscicle thing. Only heat denatures the protien, I think. Not right now, but you can later add your drinks to puddings, and they freeze creamy-awesome!

http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion/4321985/Full-text-Long-term-Results-of-Laparoscopic-Sleeve/ This article has alot of good information about what you are asking.

My Endocrinologist has officially determined I am no longer diabetic. They still want me to test and come back in for a couple of 3 month follow ups, and to keep a food journal and readings as I enter the solid food phase - but I am cured. I beat the beast!!! I wish I could tell my Mom. I will be able to tell my little sister, and the light in my Hubby's eyes and the bear hug made it that much better. Thank you all too! So very much!

Fixed it, sorry!

If you make it yourself you can make it out of locally, humanely grown meat...

If you have a moment, I invite you to go take a look at my pictures. I cannot believe what I am looking at. I know so many people have lost so much more than I have, but I feel like no one has ever done more, lol. What a rush! This is the smallest I have been since 1999.

Good luck to you! Once you are back to work and adding that to your activity level that stall will resolve itself, I feel sure!

I talked to them and they did not have it. When I asked about creating one, they spoke in terms of seeing where they could buy one and what the overhead was - wtf? I hope they didn't mean it the way it sounded. I am going to print out that earlier link, and mail it certified to my doc, and then email to see if they intend to charge to sign it (something they should offer anyway!) - and I plan on reporting it here. Nitpicking doctors who have been paid very well need to be outed.

I have not been able to find much of anything from what I would consider a reputable source that indicates that collagen Fiber is not OK. All of the protien sources "loose" a certain amount in a "pure" form. I have read it is actually nominal. If you take the bullets, you can actually consume enough to balance it out easily. You absorbed protien just fine before, and your stomach will learn to do so again. In regards to whether or not you are getting enough protien, be sure not to forget your Multivitamins, calcium, and keep a "log" of your veggies, so you have an idea of your fiber also. I will say from a purely personal point of view, drawn from experience and observation only. I think I feel better when I consume a bullet protien of choice daily. It does have the collagen, but it also has whey. I have not tried the drink you spoke of originally. I really like

I used to do this before surgery! Don't stress. If you can get a small fridge WITH A LOCK, and a temperature gague that shows if the fridge gets too hot. That way you can bring extras, or bring stuff once a week, etc. Does any of your fellow teachers know? Do you have one of those people who always bring leftovers? Perhaps you could offer a small amount of cash if they would bring enough for you too. Soups! Soup, soup...bring several cans and stick it in a desk. Ditto for high calorie protien bars. Tuna "snacks" with the tuna and a whole grain cracker is good and store in a desk too. A bag of apples and a can of Peanut Butter. even just a can of mixed veggies. There is always school lunches. if there isn't anything of quality there, perhaps it is time to bring that up to the school board. (!)

Can anyone direct me to a link that I can buy the baraitric card (on a keychain, maybe?) that I can get my doctor to sign saying I have had surgery, whatnot, please allow to order a smaller portion or not pay full price at a buffet, etc?

I am still stuck in liquids, but I have discussed this with my Hubby. He is just going to cook like he is cooking for one, since I will be eating so little. We keep tons of green fruits and veggies due to our preferences, and our flemmish giant rabbits, so I will be able to pick and choose for that. Another idea to kick around is the better markets, like Central market (div. of HEB) They have mad selections of soups and a full deli and much more, and you buy as little or as much as you want. I went through the other day with the intention of buying lunch, and by the time I had tried some pestoes and hummus and pommada (spell that right?), and soups and sauces I was full. lol.

I hope you can all get together. I can't Saturday, that was why I mentioned it earlier and recommended Friday. No biggie we can't all be available at every gathering. I would love to see it work out.

Godspeed! keep us posted!

Hey guys we have anothr thread going about this too, where we were trying to meet for bowling, maybe tonight - is anyone up for it? or somethng else?

Did we all decide on anything?

Hope all is well and progressing uneventfully!

Very sorry to hear you still have regrets. I would have to say that definately it sounds like possible lactose intolerance. It also sounds like you are possibly constantly dehydrated, which will make your tummy even more upset, and it can make you feel physically hungry, too. I would have to encourage you to follow a general eating guideline even if you don't want to. You have certain things that if you don't do you will continue to feel bad. You must get in your liquids. You must get in your protien. Those are the main two, Try a medicine cup and sip in intervals, even if it is just one every half hour. You must be persistent. The very last thing you would want to do is be in the middle of all this and another emergency of some sort pop up. Trust me! Good luck!

Be careful with Senna. There are many types of senna used herbally. It is a stimulant which can alter your apetite and depending on which species you use it may be a diuretic also - it can also show side effects after a few to several days use. It is not recommended for people who are prone to aniety, heart disease and those who are on medications for bipolarism, paranoia, etc. I have seen first hand what can happen with senna, which was why I wanted to respond. It is most definately an aid for constipation! It is also used to purge horses and such if they overeat.

I love my sleeve, but I worry about it also. I am up at 2:30 AM with chest pain that I have been assured is not a leak...