Mr_Worm

oh its great stuff. Sams club sells them in larger bundles

- Bettering your health is never a mistake - It will work because it forces you to reduce portions - It works, just look at the hundreds of happy people from here or watch some youtube stories of people who went through it. - Recovery from surgery is quick (as you can see from the post of the people on here) - What should you do? Look at tomorrow as the first day of your new life and embrace it! Start a motivated outlook and claim this year as the year for YOU!

Oh its a totally different when you get to solids. Liquids and soft things slide on through the sleeve. More solid foods stick around longer in the stomach. You're doing fine, just remember to be eating the healthy liquids and soft foods. No ice cream ..etc.

yea its not bad. I only took one dose of it then didn't need any more pain meds. I have a whole bottle left

For guys out there who may be like me: you buy clothes and wear then for long periods of time. well for those men who just sleeved and for the prospective ones: Start a clothing budget! I'm buying different clothing sizes almost twice a month. I was sleeved in January 2012 and wore a size 46 waist. Today I had to buy size 36!!! And I just fit into the 38s three weeks ago. Remember not to over buy in a particular size because you will only wear them for a short while. Thought I'd share this with the guys out there. Sometimes this isn't something you realize is going to happen and it helps to plan

Hmm never heard about this. Never had a leak test and I'm 5 months out...guess my doc was confident

Wow, I never had bad flavored or bad experience shakes. I still drink my Muscle Milk once a day at 5 months post op especially after a workout. Now I'd rotate around the different flavors but I still kinda love them. Muscle Milk and the cans of Pure Protein brand are the ones I ever used. I never got into the whole protein powder thing. Have you tried these brands? The Strawberry Muscle Milk is great!

I had no food complications during my VSG and I'm just over 4 months out. I can eat anything (just less of it of course). I do low carb so my diet is lean meats and cheese

Hmm we never had a set number of weight loss. Its going to be different for each person. I'm pretty sure the sleeve number is 70-80% loss of your excess weight within 3 years.

I was at 390 and the sleeve is working just fine. Sleeved Jan 2012 and I'm already down 100 pounds..and still cruising with diet and exercise

Its not too less if you need a 100% method of portion control that apparently I needed...Its amazing at how you view food portions pre vsg vs post

Digestive tract. Stomach only breaks down the food. Also the body on average can only absorb only 25 grams of protein at a time..

I was told it does tone a bit on its own over time. Your gym routine will help the process of keeping it toned up. If it wasn't for my gym workouts and my trainer I'd have an issue with skin just for loosing so much in just 4 months. Keep at it and you'll be fine

My response was in response to your question about there being no long term results for the VSG.

Always remember the Sleeve is only a TOOL. The long term success with any weightloss surgery is up to the person and their habits and lifestyle.

*guts...not guys

The sleeve has actually been around a LONG TIME...in the 80s it was commonly known as stomach stapling. Today the procedure is far less invasive since its laproscopic...plus its logically less intrusive than having your guys re-routed But with any weightloss surgery, its not for everyone if they have doubts.

Yea, your health insurance will pick up the normal portion of this

On the iphone app store, search for "Restaurant Nutrition" it comes up as the first app.....has a pic of a knive, fork, and spoon. Its very handy

believe it or not but mayo is good for baratric patients. I was told to incorporate just a little bit cause its high in Vitamin K

its ok to buy foods from fast food places..NOW the healthy items are the ones to buy. There is an iphone app that I have that shows all major US restaurants, their menu, then the nutrition facts of each item. You can never go wrong with anything grilled chicken related (no buns) and an unsweet tea (especially if you're doing no carb like me). I do it all the time. Wendy's chili and KFC grilled chicken are high protein packed fast food items

Phillips MoM works just fine....

Lex

I didn't buy anything that required special purchases. Vitamins, protein shakes, and soups etc...all at walmart

On the go snacks: nuts, beef jerky, pork skins. All high protein and low/no carb