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I got the same reaction from my Clinic here on campus. What it really comes down to is ignorance and border-line racism. A Mexican doctor can't be as good as a US one? But European ones can be. Hmmm.

The sleeve use to be a part 1 in a two part surgery. The second part was a RNY I believe. It was used to lose enough weight for the rest of the procedure to be complete. Doctors found that people were losing enough weight with the sleeve alone. This is when it became a stand alone procedure.

Well is the wall containing the leak made of stomach material? If so, theoretically is would hold and be fine. The "wall" they are referring to would separate the acid from your organs. I have heard of such a thing with intestines, almost like a hernia, where part of the intestine gets stretched out into an offshoot but is fine. Like this ____[]___ Make sense? lol I don't know how that would work with a "leak" though.

I am around this stage too. How many calories should we be aiming for? Today I got in 638, most of that from milk mixed with my shakes. I feel like that is a lot. :/

My fiance and I hit a rocky patch before the surgery. Granted, our relationship is an odd one. We are 5 hours away and see each other every few months. In the past when he got uber fit, a coworker started going after him and actually sent him nudie pics, he was honest and told me right away (She got an earful, faceful and fired). Now that I will be the "more attractive one" he is afraid the same type of thing will happen with me. We were fighting non-stop about everything and he finally fessed up to how he has been feeling. Once that was out in the open, we were able to move on. I think I will just have to keep reassuring him and letting him know that I only love him. I told him though, that he will have to put in equal work to make me feel just as loved as when we lived together. So I think, it really depends on your relationship. I had a friend who split with her bf after she lost weight and became confident, but he had been abusive for a while before that. It can strengthen a strong relationship or break a weak one.

I had noticed an increase in my girly side, if you will. I have been gorging myself on chick flicks and crying. Everything makes me cry. An episode of How I Met Your Mother had me in tears. Libido will be tough. My fiance is about 5 hours away from me and we rarely see each other, about every 3 months.

The TJ/Cali border is one of the safest areas. All the border violence you read about is more by Texas, Ariz and New Mex. Furthermore, all the shootings and what not are usually at a specific location where people who are involved in certain activities are the targets. I walked around by myself and felt fine. As long as you don't wander off at night time into an alleyway, you will be safe. Military patrol everywhere as well.

Well, since we started dating, 4 years ago, my fiance has packed on about 60 pounds. We both packed on a lot of weight even though we still went hiking and biking. I guess its that whole getting comfy thing and having someone to snuggle and eat ice cream with Now he is trying to lose the 60 while I lose my 100ish

Oh that sucks! I wish there was some way of determining how you will react on a BC before you have to take it for three or four months and freak out the whole time.

Oh no! I don't want to give you any advice on that, particularly if your nut told you something else. I was only saying that I can without any physical pain. Not necessarily chug, but definitely gulp instead of sip. I don't drink more than 4 oz at a time, I just drink it faster.

Oh ok. Good to know.

Bastard! lol My fiance just goes on a no soda kick and drops weight like he is starving himself

I have a question. Do you not chug because you can't or because you shouldn't? I seem to have no problem gulping down water, so just wondering.

Right now you really need to focus on liquids. My doc told me not to worry about protein for a while. The pain may be a gas pain. I felt like I was having a heart attack at one point from it. Remember to walk and sip, walk and sip.

It depends on how far out you are. If you are far enough to eat it, then eat it. A small piece of dove would fix that and make you feel better. I got the sleeve so I wouldn't have to diet forever. If you are still on mushies/puree or liquids grab a pudding or popsicle. Or drink a protein shake!

I think the meat is probably fine. If it is bigger than your palm only eat a little bit of it. But remember, the veggies are probably meant as steamed or something light not soaked in oil or cheese. You can probably order steamed veggies instead of mushroom and potatoes.

I didn't have a movement until maybe a day or two ago, so like day 9. But that is because I ate some pudding I think and started eating creamed soups. Since then I haven't had one again. But I don't feel constipated. So I am not going to worry about it unless I get some discomfort. I do pee quite often though!

That is so funny because the pill made me gain weight! I actually lost weight while on depo and then I got hurt and stopped working out and got sad and ate and well you know the rest.

I am totally fine now! No pain at all. My pain was minimal, only from gas and only for the first two days. After that slightly sore stomach but it kind of just resembled working out your core a lot. Not like I had surgery. I drive to campus now, I live about 30 min walk away or 15 min bike ride away. But decided to drive and walk around campus from there. Today I still walked about 15 mins from my car to my class and back. I just wasn't sure if I had enough energy to walk for an hour, twice today. I plan on jumping back on my bike in a few weeks though!

I just got my surgery done about a week and a half ago, during the end of finals week. I had all spring break to rest and and back at work and school today. I work 25 hours a week and am taking 21 units this quarter. I have told my Profs and let them know everything. They have been very nice about it but very realistic. We don't coddle at UCSB and I was told if I miss class that it is my problem, if I miss an exam it will not be made up. I understand that. I chose to do this now, I could have waited until Summer. It is totally possible to manage. Just grab a shake if you don't have time to stop and make a full meal for lunch and remember to drink plenty of water!

I am on Depo, well was, but got off it before the surgery. I actually missed my shot about 7 months ago and decided to give myself a breather, my fiance and I live in different towns and see each other maybe once every 3 months. So I went into the surgery without it and I still haven't had a period. I like that, my mom is freaked out Anywho, my doc didn't have a problem with depo. It does cause blood clots though, at least their website says it does. But that isn't really an issue because you should be walking two to three hours out from surgery and continue every hour or so. You can always start your shot a month late. Just be careful and use a back up method for a while after. Most women say they aren't fertile for 6 months after they get off the shot, but there are some rare cases where women are able to conceive two weeks out!

I am around the same stage as you are and I know how you feel about the eating. I don't really get hungry, but make sure to eat. When I eat though, I don't really get full. Tonight I ate about two tablespoons of ricotta with some sauce and didn't feel any fullness after. Made me a bit nervous. :/ As for Antacids, have any non-prescription ones worked well for you, Indymom? I don't have a PCP per se and would have to go to the clinic at my University. Pain to do so.

I am only a little over a week out and have lost around 15 pounds. I noticed that there was a gap in my bra cup. I decided to break out the tape and have already lost 1/2 inch from my bust! I am so sad. You will most definitely lose a cup size or two. But hopefully it will look proportionate with your new body

I know of some gals who have this eating disorder. Don't start it, it is not worth the risk.

I am on week two and have not had constipation. I did not have a bm for a week or so, but no discomfort or anything. I just assumed it was from lack of solids and my body would go when it was ready. When I started full liquids I had a normal bm. I guess I just needed more solids in my diet. So far no diarrhea or constipation for me. Fingers crossed!