MsDallasSleever

Hello All, I am on day one of seven of my liquid pre-op diet. Is there a post or website that has a lot of different options and reviews for Protein supplements whether powder or pre-mixed? I know this question has probably been asked a million times but if anyone could shed some light on what they found worked for them I would be very appreciative. I just tried the Atkins Advantage shake and I don't care for it.

It's been a long time since I posted but I wanted to make sure I come back and update you all on my progress. I reached my main goal this morining, I'm finally below 200 pounds!! I'm 199 but I'll take it! I had my surgery on 8/1/12 and have since lost a total of 143 pounds. Feel free to ask me anything... I was so happy I found this site when I considered having my surgery and pictures were a main factor in my decision as words can only mean so much but a picture can show a lot more.

My starting weight was 342.

I felt the same way for months, I couldn't decide if I regretted the surgery or not. I would get aggravated that I could only eat a few bites and couldn't drink and eat at the same time. I still continued to drink and eat at the same time as that was something I didn't want to give up. It took about 9 months for my stomach to stretch a little bit before I was able to say I truly enjoy having the sleeve done. Now a little over a year out I love it, I'm able to eat but not over eat. I still struggle with not wanting to eat though, I may think I really want something but after a couple of bites I'm not full I just "over it".

Forgive me I'm a little slow, jk... but are you asking what did I do in regards to my eating habits?

LMBO, tell your husband I said thank you! I feel saucey!! I catch myself trying to catch a glance of myself everytime I walk by a mirror. My mind has not caught up with my body yet, I still see myself and feel like who is that pretty lady.

Hi, I have also experienced a dramattic dectrase in my vision since my surgery. I've seen three different specislists and currently being treateted by a neuro opthamologist here in Dallas, I've been on leave from work as I was getting headaches from the daily strain. I find myself getting depressed thinking about having to go back to work as I find anything that involves a lot of reading intimidating now.

Hi Everyone, I'm a little over 8 months post op and I've had a major decline in my vision in the last 4 months. I go for my annual eye every year as scheduled, my first post-op visit was a month after my surgery and all was well, my vision declined a bit but nothing major well sometime between then and now its gone down tremendously. My vision now with my glasses it what it was before without glasses. My Dr said even with a new RX my vision wouldn't be anywhere close to 20/20. After dong several tests he referred me to a specialist since he wasn't able to figure out what was going on. He also stated that most of his patients have in increase in their vision or it remains the same. I've read that some people experience issues right after surgery due to certain medications however this didn't start until months after. Please let me know if you have experienced an issue similar to this or know of anyone who has.

After my visit my dr said that I could have swelling on my brain or some leakage of something... Hearing anything about my brain terrified me but hearing your story makes me feel better. I won't know more or be able to schedule my MRI until after my appt on the 25th.

Be happy! Mine has gotten much worse...

Thanks for your responses. I had my blood sugar levels tested about a month ago and all was well, I've never had any symptoms of diabetes. I'm truly puzzled and trying my best not to completely freak out!

I'm horribe about taking pills, so no I don't take them daily as I should... (not good, I know) Thank you very much!

Hello. It's been quite a while since I've been on the site... I wanted to come back and post pics for those who are considering the surgery and for those that are post surgery looking for a little motivation. I'm looking forward to sharing my journey! BTW, my 8th month surgi-versary was yesterday and I've lost about 107 punds.

Thanks Everyone! I feel awesome...

Thanks everyone! Thank you! I'm 5"4. I've always carried my weight different than most. My sister and I were both a 10 years and years ago however I weighed 25lbs more than her.

HI everyone, I'm 4 weeks out today and wondering when I will be able to go out with friends for drinks or have a nice glass of wine at home. My doctor said a year but it seems the only reason that would suggest such a long time it because of the empty calories and him not wanting your weightloss to stop or slow down. I aware of the empty calories and that I will feel it much faster so I'm just really wondering when can I drink without harming my stomach. Thanks for any responses.

Now this is what I wanted to hear!! Thanks

I can imagine... I think I stop eating too soon in fear that I will over eat. I have read the horror stories so that makes me stop after a couple of bites

Get back on track and you will be fine, I hate to admit it but I cheated as well and all was well. I did awesome for my week liquid diet and then got weak the night before with the thought that this would be the last time I would be able to eat a real meal for a while, I had some grilled chicken. Afterwards I felt HORRIBLE and even thought about trying to throw it up. But there were no issues with my surgery... I have even read that some of the members on here are not even required to do a pre-op diet.

Sorry this happened to you! Hopefully after you are past this you will be able to continue on your journey with no regrets! We all went into this knowing there were risks for complications and all just hoped they wouldn't happen to us... Just keep in mind your reasons for going thru with the surgery and the happy days that are to come!

Congrats on getting back on track! I'm only four weeks our but I am pretty sure a lot of people get off track and some point. The important this is that you have admitted the problem and chosing to correct it! Hope tomorrow is a better day for you!

Hehe! My tolerance used to be really high but I'm pretty sure I will just stick to wine now or something I would have considered weak before.