FluffyBleu76

LOL @ Fatty: Although our weight issues are not a laughing matter, I couldn't help but chuckle at your screen name:-) @ Chell: Like Fatty said, any surgeon that requires you to be on liquids for sooooo long is questionable. Remember, this is life changing so if you don't feel something is right or you don't understand, ASK, ASK, ASK. And if you don't get clear and concise answers, look elsewhere. Best of luck to the both of you in your weight loss endeavors!

Carnie's surgeon, Dr. Billy, is one of the best in the country and also put in my lap band four years ago. He's also the same surgeon that took mine out last week and put in the sleeve for me. He just appeared on "The Doctors" on CBS with her so it is no secret who her surgeon was.
I am absolutely sure that Dr. Billy explained all her options to her. He's really a great guy and an excellent surgeon. She would have had to choose what she wanted, and it seems like no one can tell her what to do.
I personally would not have chosen the lap band after all the problems that I had with it, but maybe she decided that was the best option for her. I don't know. It has been successful for some people anyway. It just wasn't for me. I think we'll be hearing about the removal of Carnie's lap band in a few years when she gets tired of hurling.
http://doctorsofweightloss.com/carnie-wilson-lap-band-surgery-7301

I will take a scientific tack on this, 10 pounds is equal ti like 35,000 calories. Do you honestly think that you at that many EXTRA calories beyond your base metabolic rate to gain 10 pounds? And that's if every calorie would be translated perfectly into fat, so it may be more like 40,000 calories with some going to waste.
Something else is obviously going on here with Fluid and solid waste retention being at the head of the list.

Thanks for all the feedback!! Really helped. I am going to get sleeved on April 10th!

You're moving on to more solid foods, so you are going to feel the restriction more. This is one of the reasons why we are not supposed to drink before, during or shortly after eating. The pyloric valve sits towards the bottom of the stomach and opens up to let digested food pass into the intestines to be absorbed. This food must be in a somewhat liquid stage which signals the pyloric valve to open and food begins to drain out of the stomach. When you are in the liquid and mushy stages, this occurs much quicker. When you move to solids, the stomach acids provide the liquids and the food is broken down. This takes longer, so you feel fuller longer. Proteins take longer to digest, so that is why we eat them first, so we get the restriction longer and ensure we get the proteins we need.

You're gonna be fine - better than fine! I'm 8 months out and can eat raw veggies no problem. Water is a must, although I get full if I gulp it too fast. The only things I can't eat are rice, Pasta, and potatoes. They make me feel gross. Congrats on moving forward! The grass really is greener over here!

I can drink Water pretty much like I did before . I also can eat raw veggies with no problem.. So yes you will be normal again.. But a new normal.
Julie

I can chug half a mug of Water but then I feel full for a little while until it goes through my system.
I can eat ANYTHING without discomfort. Speaking of raw veggies, I just had some radishes....

LOL... my husband did the same thing!!!!! All you can do is look at them and sigh.

I had my gallbladder out at 19. I wasn't overweight at that time so with the first attack, the ER gave me pain medication and sent me home. The second attack had me thinking I was going to die so I made my "death bed" confessions to my mother, asked her to give my siblings certain things of mine and wrote a letter telling everyone how much I loved them. I passed out from the pain! Fortunately, the next ER decided to do an ultra-sound sound on my abdomen and I had 3 very large rocks in my gallbladder! Surgery was scheduled for a few days later.
Now, besides having to answer to my parents for some of my confessed mischief, I think that having those attacks were the best thing that happened to me. From what I hear from others, the attacks happen more frequently and are worse. Had I known that I had gallstones, I would have never waited for the pain... it's not worth it. Get the surgery.

great subject!
My hubby said he loves me no matter what size i am. We have a great relationship, and have had for 25 years.....but, now that I've lost all the excess weight., he can't keep his hands off me...hehehehe. He loves it when people tell him how great i look, he tell's me that he's so proud of me for acheiving my goal. No issues here!
He's never had a weight problem.........

I am only a week out, but seeing how supportive my husband is, just makes me love him so much more. So as far as being insecure he is not there and I make sure to express my love and appreciation on a regular basis. So I hope he will not get those feelings.

I ADORE the admins here!! Thanks for your quick response to this!!!

I think you should just give him a great big hug cuz he sounds like a real sweetie!! Too cute!

Secrets are so hard to keep. Your hubby did you a favor, now you don't have to tell anyone because they already know. This is the time to be the center of attention because you are beginning to shine! This is awesome!

This maybe waaaayyyy TMI but, my husband has told me he has plans for me after the surgery (he, he, he). He asked me if I was still as limber as I was in my days of gymnastics LOL On a more serious note, in the past before my orthopedic issues were such a problem, I have lost weight from diets and exercise and hubby was thrilled! Not just because I felt better about myself but because I was healthier. In his words, "I want you in this life and in the after-life so if getting surgery can make you healthier and hotter than I am behind you 200%". While I think some of our significant others would get a little annoyed at some extra attention, I believe that if the person really cares about you, the results of the surgery will only enhance things. Please keep us posted,

Thanks everyone! My wonderful husband and I have learned in these few years of marriage that being 'active' is extremely important no matter what is going on in our lives. It keeps a lot of the tension down. I am so glad that he loves me fluffy, un-fluffy or anything in between, He just wants me to be healthy and happy.

Hey... you sound like an Exercise Physiologist! That or you have done quite a bit of research on how the body burns it's fuel (calories) and how to keep motivation up. Back in the day when I was fit and trained people, I would recommend they avoid the scale. But, to each his/her own! Some people need to see the numbers to feel like this procedure was worth it.

WOW! Sorry about that. I'd go and interview some other doctors and find one you like better and start going to him/her. It is possible to switch doctors.

I remember when my mom had her open heart surgery in 2001. She was admitted through the ER and the attending cardiac surgeon had the WORST bedside manner! It was so bad, my mom said she would take her chances and wait for another surgeon to do it (mind you, she was in the ER so it was pretty bad)!!! To make a long story short, she had complications and the surgeon with the attitude from hell had to come in to do the surgery while she was under anesthesia. This man's hands were blessed by God! She had only a 50% of coming out alive, only 45% of her heart was functioning at the time and we were told she would be lucky to get a few more years (she lived until 2010)- most surgeons wouldn't touch her! After the surgery, he was still cold in his demeanor and when my mom was up and alert, he was sooooooo negative (but he sure loved to point out and look at well he sutured her chest). In short, of course physicians should be kind in dealing with their patients but there is a saying in the medical community: "Doctors treat diseases and nurses treat patients." Your business is just about done with this man and as long as you have a support system and you are healing well, leave him to his own devices. You are doing great and it's natural to have up's and down's. Just pay attention to how your clothes fit and your overall wellness.