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Soon you'll be losing weight and keeping it off!

Good work, I was 600 on surgery date 3-21-12 now 422. it's now slowing down to 1-2 lbs per week

Thanks for posting those.

Actually, I didn't read the study wrong.
Per the study: "a relative increase of more than 50 percent compared to pre-surgical rates." Ten percent is roughly 50 percent greater than 7 percent. Also, the study defines alcohol use disorder as alcoholism.
Yes, the study involved RNY and lap band participants. However, several factors tie it to sleeve patients. The study authors and other doctors suggested that the reasons WLS patients may turn to alcohol could be that they are tired of strict rules about what they eat and drink or that they may develop new social lives that include drinking after losing large amounts of weight. Another reason suggested is that extremely obese people lose some of their tolerance for alcohol consumption when they lose weight. Every one of these potential causes is the same for the sleeve as they are for RNY. Not one of the suggested reasons is related to the difference in surgical procedures for RNY vs. sleeve.
The important thing is that we all be aware of these results so that we have information to consider it we choose to.

Pick up and start again. There's nothing you can do about the past. How long are you on pre-op?

Pick up and start again. There's nothing you can do about the past. How long are you on pre-op?

The word "therapy" comes to mind. How about going with him to see a therapist about the problem? It doesn't sound as though you will be able to convince him out of his insecurities. Therapy may help him deal with his problems and may help you deal with him. Good luck and please seek out professional help. Congratulations on having made the decision to improve your health and quality of life.

"I Understand you shouldn't drink." So the answer is "water."

Take a couple of deep breaths. The coordinator's answer to you seems reasonable. The surgery is important to anyone who is having it. Why should your paperwork be done before someone else's? My suggestion is to let her alone to do her job.

"I Understand you shouldn't drink." So the answer is "water."

The word "therapy" comes to mind. How about going with him to see a therapist about the problem? It doesn't sound as though you will be able to convince him out of his insecurities. Therapy may help him deal with his problems and may help you deal with him. Good luck and please seek out professional help. Congratulations on having made the decision to improve your health and quality of life.

Call your doctor about that incision.

See you on the other side!

This is not a small nsv; it is huge. Congratulations!

I am having to drop my daughter off at school this week. Normally, my husband does it because I have a 30 mile drive to work and he works in the town we live, therefore if I take her, we leave extra early! My daughter doesn't mind because usually I will get drive-thru Breakfast which is a rare treat for her. Anyway..she loves to eat a sausage patty sans the biscuit and a 1/2 of a hashbrown and a small sweet tea. (hence why it's considered a treat). Granted ..it smelled really, REALLY glorious, and deliciously breakfasty! She finishes her normal amounts, hops out the car, we say our goodbyes, have a good day, etc, & I drive away...my thoughts start to focus on that biscuit and 1/2 a hashbrown. Maybe a bite? My conscience screams loudly "NO NO NO..you haven't come this far to stop ..NO!". And you know what..I listened. So I drive the 30 miles smelling the food the whole way..never touching or thinking about it again until I get out of my car at work to throw the bag and all of its contents away. My sleeve is the tool that allowed me to learn self-control, something I was unable to learn until now. So ..what did I have for breakfast? Something pretty satisfying..see the below picture..and a self indulgent pat on the back!

Congratulations on your weight loss and your hard work to get there. You should be very proud of yourself.

I won't miss being out of breathe doing the simplest things. I won't miss not having any energy. I won't miss not putting my size 20's in the dryer for fear they will shrink!

The feeling of disappointing myself, lying to myself, and letting me down day after day!!!

Please keep us updated. As you have found, this site is great for suport.

Try writing down the reasons for having the surgery: improved health, longer life, better quality of life, etc. When you start second-guessing yourself, pull out the list. Only you can decide whether to get the surgery, but that was what helped me decide and stick with it.

Welcome to the site. Most people are nervous before surgery. Keep remembering the health benefits of the surgery, the potentially longer life and the improved quality of life. I did that and realized I had no other option. From then on I was resolute and not nervous. Hang in there; it is worth it.
I don't have a specific brand to recommend, but look for a brand that has whey Protein as its protein ingredient.

Try drinking a glass of Water when you wake up at night. Sometimes we interpret thirst as hunger.

I go with plain Fage yogurt. It tastes like sour cream and is so good going down.

Ask your doctor.

I go with plain Fage yogurt. It tastes like sour cream and is so good going down.