Houston17

Sleeved 4/10/13 Surgery- 217 Current - 179 Height 5'3 Very happy! My husband says I'm shrinking!

Yes, mine was because my blood pressure got too low. Once I was off the medication, I haven't had this issue again.

Congrats! You look fantastic!

Yes my smell was super sensitive for the first 2 or 3 weeks. I'm 7 weeks out and my smell is back to normal!

What is a NGT tube and why can't it be used on us?

I can't wait to add shrimp back on Wednesday. I always make my own cocktail sauce like you with lots of horseradish and lemon juice! Yum!

Good luck everyone! Wishing you all a speedy recovery!

At some point in the future, I'm going to try wine also when we go out to dinner. I guess that I'll have some wine first, then wait for 20 - 30 minutes and have some dinner. I'm sure there will be some good conversation in between. I hope that I don't get beat up too badly for posting this!

Yes, rice is going to be high in carbs. Also, from what I understand, most sleevers don't do well with rice. I believe it swells in your stomach.

Thanks! Salmon is my favorite!

I'm craving Sashimi. (Since I can't have Sushi). I'm curious to know if it was hard to digest for the sleeve. I'm transitioning to soft foods after the puréed stage. I am assuming that you guys waited until you were released to a regular diet before trying. Also curious to know how many pieces you were able to eat. Thanks!

This is from Mactrio: I was self pay and had surgery on Monday 3/25/13) I live in Louisiana and my surgery was done by Dr Thomas Borland in New Iberia, La. He does it as out patient surgery and then you stay at a local hotel (I stayed at candlewood suites) and he makes house calls to check on you. My cost was $9,800 plus the cost of the hotel (mine was 2 nights) I have been extremely pleased with my dr and his staff and the staff at the surgery center. They are professional, friendly & I have no complaints.

Someone posted that there is a doctor close to Lafayette, LA that charges $9800.

Surgery was on 4/10. I wore jeans for the first time after surgery today. Wednesday will be 4 weeks so almost a month for me too.

Jacqui, I agree! The people on this site are awesome and have been supportive with all my questions as well. Best of luck to you on your journey!

Sleeved 4/10 and I've been struggling. Tried to move to mushy/puréed but I guess I wasn't ready. I'm back on clear liquids for 3-5 days. I feel weak and tired. On the positive side, I've lost 31 pounds but this has been the hardest way that I have ever lost weight. Looking forward to improving and being able to eat.

Congrats,

Thanks for all the great responses! I checked with my NUT yesterday and she had no problem with a little pickle juice - no more than a couple of ounces. She said to just be mindful of the sodium! Drink away my fellow pickle juice sleevers!

Big change already! Congrats!

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Yoli, thanks so much. Will definitely have to get these. Yum.

I never found my pickle juice drinkers? Anybody out there?

I'm not at the farting phase yet. I'm scared if I tried....well, you know.... It might wind up being poo in my pants! Lol

Pretty before and even prettier afterwards! You look fantastic! Also looking younger too! Congrats!

Yes, I know it sounds weird but it's goooooodddd! Lol.