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It's a catch 22. I remember feeling so weak, dehydrated and terrible. I had no appetite so I wasn't taking in enough calories and also felt nauseous. I remember contacting my coordinator and she told me I needed the fluids n calories. I sipped the protein chicken broth and protein shakes and felt better within days. I'm a year out now and never regret it. I remember the first two months though were a little difficult.

My taste buds have changed. I know it sounds bad and to each his own but late at night I crave a little salty crunchy stuff like chips. I have a handful and move on instead of beating myself up. I don't worry about my weight. My body lets me know what I need and I've lost 99 lbs so I'm happy.

Damn auto correct. Meant your body, not your Jody.

Slim, your Jody will stop where it needs to be. I had never exercised after surgery other than a few walks. I always look for higher protein foods to consume thought like chicken, Greek yogurt, eggs and protein shots from Walmart or the grocery store. Some months I would lose 8-10 lbs then I would stall 1-3 months my heaviest was 240 I was 215 pre-op and m now down to 141. My body likes to go between 138-145. I just go with the flow. I did buy some exercise bands to use for my arms and butt which have lost a lot of muscle tone. Here are before and after photos.

Here re some before and after pictures with my hubby. The other pic is with my younger sister I am the gal with the pink bikini.

I shopped at Walmart, Khols and consignment shops. A year ago I was a size 18. Now I'm a size 2-4.

I am 1 year post op and I'm still losing hair. I know I don't get enough protein as I struggle to get enough liquids and food in each day. I take biotin daily to help slow down the hair loss but am wondering if its ever going to stop.

HELP! I have been reviewing surgeons and various facilities and now am a little confused. I have looked into A Lighter Me who works with Dr. Lopez and Dr. Garcia. I have been contacted by their coordinator Louise. I also looked at Dr. Almanza and have been contacted by Sandy and then Melissa. On the A Lighter Me website, Melissa is mentioned as a coordinator. Does Melissa work for both surgeons? Also, Almanza is listed as operating out of Jeruselum hospital (which is really a clinic) but Melissa contacted me and signed her email from Mt. Zion. When I checked Mt Zion's website, it is actually Jerusulem hospital. I have also seen past posts where Dr. Almanza operated Emmanuel Hospital. Do you see why I am getting confused? I am just looking for a surgeon who is experienced, has low infection and leak rates, has good reviews and uses a hospital. Can anyone help me sort through this and is Almanza a safe surgeon?

Hi June sleevers! I was sleeved on 6/25. I am down 56 pounds. I have issues eating now since I'm not hungry and it only takes a few bites to fill up. Kind of a drag and a bother but I love how skinny I am!

I think each person is different. I am 3 months out and have had a glass of wine. I went down ok. I had a few sips of a vodka tonic and found they don't taste like they used to.

I am so jealous of all of you who can drink so much Water. I can only get a few drinks before I burp up air. Then I feel full. It's a struggle to get all my food and fluids in. I usually end up getting 32-40oz of water a day. Sent from my iPhone using VST

A few months into my marriage my spouse stopped having sex with me. We were together maybe 4-5 times a year this was when I was thinner. I became depressed and ate. Fast forward 8 years. We have had sex Ina year! I'm at our wedding wright and still nothi g. I should have left years ago and now will regardless of being sleeved. We've tried counseling, he's used testosterone, nothing. I'm done. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I had sleep apnea and wore the CPAP mask. After being sleeved and losing 40 pounds, the sleep apnea is gone. My blood pressure also dropped from 135/90 to 94/60 at my last medical visit Sent from my iPhone using VST

You look wonderful! I read about so many people here exercising for an hour or more and feel bad because I don't exercise. I don't have the energy. Sometimes I take walks but that is it. I was sleeved on 6/26 and am down 40 lbs. I lose about two pounds a week lately. I don't tolerate Pasta at all. I love cheese, meat and fish. I'm having such a hard time getting my Fluid in though. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I have struggled with "what did I do". My hair is falling out in clumps. I get enough Protein but I'm really struggling with getting enough fluids. Living in Denver with the altitude is tough if you are dehydrated. I usually don't realize how dehydrated I am until I'm dizzy, nauseous and almost pass out. Since losing weight, my blood pressure has dropped to a new low so that doesn't help along with the dehydration. A viscous cycle. I just wish I could drink larger volumes of Fluid again. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I named mine Beyonce because I feel oh so sexy! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm nine weeks out and I still put a little too much on my plate even though people who are eating with me think I'm hardly eating. I eat until I'm just staring to felled a little full. If I then wait a few minutes, my tummy registers as completely full. This usually ends up being about a 1/4 to 1/2 cup of food. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm right there with you. My top ten include hair loss, wishing I could sample a bite or two of pasta without feeling so stuffed and sick and tired of explaining to people that I can't eat regular portions.

I don't let the negativity get to me. I just enjoy reading many of the post knowing we are all in this together and many of us are going through the same thing.

I agree with the majority. You still have swelling and won't have much of an appetite. I focused on fluids and was able to get Protein in with Syntrax Protein powder. I'm 8 weeks out an still eat small portions. I sometimes wonder how patients with gastric bypasses are able to stretch their pouches out and gain the weight back. I'm utterly miserable if I eat more than 1/2 cup of food. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Everything in moderation and we all are different. I can eat a few spoonfuls of potatoes and feel ok. I cannot tolerate even a few bites of Pasta or I feel sick. I have a cold treat in the form of Bryers low carb ice cream bars a few times a week and my nutritionist is ok with it. I still get my Protein in and yet will enjoy a small piece of cheese pizza with my family when we go out. I don't feel guilt and neither should any of us. Sent from my iPhone using VST

June 25th. Oat 25 lbs post op.