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Is It Possible To Become Lactose Intolerant At 4.5 Months Post-
O.T.R. sleever replied to frodobaggins's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
It is absolutely possible. People become lactose intolerant at all stages of life for many reasons. I am personally switching to hemp proteins because I am a firm believer that dairy products are not good for the human body. -
I'm So Discouraged And So Disappointed
O.T.R. sleever replied to Calicolea's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It will happen. Keep on the right track. Stalls don't last forever(though sometimes it feels that way) if you keep doing your part. -
Feeling Like A Bit Of A Failure
O.T.R. sleever replied to Elyse's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Wait, let me get this right. You've lost 128lbs & you feel like a failure because you haven't lost 20?? Reality check time here. YOU ARE A HUGE SUCCESS!!! A four week stall is completely normal. I recently read about a 4month stall finally ending. You have done great. You can do this. Refocus yourself, ramp up that exercise and analyze your diet. You can finish this race. -
The straight answer here is you'll never know till you try it. Everybody is different.
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Please Hold My Hand..
O.T.R. sleever replied to Failure's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It means that in essence you would sign a promissory note for the balance of what the surgury cost is and make direct payments to him. Say the total cost of the surgery is 15,000 and his portion of that(his fee) is 6000. Then the rest of it is supplies, OR fees, anesthesia cost, etc. If you can come up with 12,500 (7500 loan & 5000 cash) that pays for everything except part of his fee. It is not unheard of in this scenario for the surgeon to go ahead and do the surgery and accept payments over the next 6-12 months for the balance. This is not common practice but it has been done many times. Generally you will need to be able to cover all costs and at least 1/2 of his fee for him to consider it. -
Not Trying To Be Grose But...
O.T.R. sleever replied to weight_no_longer's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
This is just my guess, but if she smells of vomit, to me that's partially digested food that she is throwing up mixed with stomach acids. Just a guess but I'm betting she is probably producing excess stomach acid. It would be in her best interest to address this with her doctor, or at the very least try some Prilosec. -
Please Hold My Hand..
O.T.R. sleever replied to Failure's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Another thing you might consider is talking to the surgeon. As long as you have he finances together to pay for everything except his fee, he may be willing to carry an in house note for the remainder of his fee. -
I Couldnt Get Sleeved Yesterday My Nightmare Continues
O.T.R. sleever replied to bubblesbgood's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is undoubtably demoralizing and I'm so sorry that your sleeve had to be postponed. It is reassuring that your new surgeon could step back and do whats in your best interest. Im sure when this is all over you will be so happy. In the mean time, you have us. -
Please Hold My Hand..
O.T.R. sleever replied to Failure's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
There is a surgery center in the Dallas area the is doing sleeves for $8K -
I Finally Found Out Why I'm Hesitant To Give Away Clothes That Are Too Large
O.T.R. sleever replied to Catracks's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have a question along these lines. Every time I went up in size my wife claimed ownership of the clothes that I out grew. Now that I'm getting smaller again, how do I go about repossessing my old wardrobes?? -
This May Be Inappropriate, Forgive Me :)
O.T.R. sleever replied to futureskinnypants's topic in The Gals' Room
Someone should do a study on this. I'm thinking we would need a pre-op test & 3-6-9-12month post op tests. I feel we could really do a service for our fellow man. Poeple want answers. -
Two Weeks Out And Need Help
O.T.R. sleever replied to sleeve523's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Decaf coffee is not the problem. Do you have a post op diet you are supposed to follow? If so then that's where to find the answers. Sugars, carbs, & starch is the problem. Do you have a nutritionist? I really think you should see one. You need to be focusing on giving your body high quality nourishment. Remember.... Garbage in Garbage out <------ it's an old computer programming term but it works here too. If you feed your body garbage then it's gonna give you garbage results. Now you know what not to do, time to reset & do it right. We are all on your side. In case by some slim chance you weren't given direction from your Doc then you can use the web address below. http://www.cornellweightlosssurgery.org/pdf/dietary_guidelines_sleeve_gastrectomy.pdf -
I Finally Found Out Why I'm Hesitant To Give Away Clothes That Are Too Large
O.T.R. sleever replied to Catracks's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm sorta with you here. Althought I'm gonna get rid of all my pants & shorts as they no longer fit, I'm gonna keep most of my big shirts. Not like my wife would let me get rid of them anyhow (she regularly steals my clothes). -
May Sleeve Buddies!
O.T.R. sleever replied to kellythestarr's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Remember. Trolls are everywhere. This post has been edited because it the issue it addressed has been resolved. -
Can I have a Mocha drink with real coffee?
O.T.R. sleever replied to LAN2k's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The problem with coffee is that it has caffeine. Caffeine dehydrates the body, it's hard enough already to meet our daily requirements of Water without having to replace the additional that caffeine strips from our body. And according to the label to get the 42grams of protien that is in the bottle, you would be consuming 712 calories & 116 grams of carbs. -
May Sleeve Buddies!
O.T.R. sleever replied to kellythestarr's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Welcome Shane, I'm Shain, congrats on 31 lbs gone! Good to hear a problemless recovery also. Head hunger is something most of us deal with from time to time, especially since the majority of us are recovering food addicts & unfortunately our addiction unlike others we can't completely abstain from. It does sound like your doing well though. Shane, come back Shane <----- Bet you never heard that before;) -
16 Mos Out...disappointed
O.T.R. sleever replied to tntransplant06's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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Is "banding" The Sleeve A Common Practice?
O.T.R. sleever replied to Estrovan's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It does seem that it would be good for the healing process. -
Encouragement For Pre Op Diet
O.T.R. sleever replied to cindyandhersleeve's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good to see someone doing so well. -
O.o Huh?
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Lose And Loose Are Two Completely Different Words
O.T.R. sleever replied to Globetrotter's topic in Rants & Raves
Ya know, us mathematicians wish you grammar experts would just realize that not everybody cares about grammar. We don't ask you to ask to know how to calculate the volume of an object, nor the amount of restriction that will be produced by a given curvature in a path, or even summize the economic outlook based on current & past indicators. So nanny nanny boo boo to you too. -
Extreme Nausea 28 Days Post
O.T.R. sleever replied to carol m's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A drop of peppermint oil will soothe nausea. -
16 Mos Out...disappointed
O.T.R. sleever replied to tntransplant06's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm betting you are a very active person. And don't get much of those calories out of bread and white rice and such. -
16 Mos Out...disappointed
O.T.R. sleever replied to tntransplant06's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
DS is used with a sleeve. A full bypass(RNY) the remove your entire stomach& create a 2oz+- pouch then remove 5-8' of intestine, then they reattach the pouch to you're shortened intestine & esophogus..... You also lose a valve in there somewhere. I'm sure someone can fill in that part.