O.T.R. sleever

I've never tried them, I checked out their site and it wreaked of MLM to me, so I ran away.

I think the best way to thank him would be by not hiding what has happened for you.
In other words, help him help more people. So many of us are embarrassed by having WLS that the word doesn't get out that this can really change a persons life.

I think the best way to thank him would be by not hiding what has happened for you.
In other words, help him help more people. So many of us are embarrassed by having WLS that the word doesn't get out that this can really change a persons life.

I see many posts from folks asking for opinions on telling co-workers. I wish to share my story in hopes it will give you your answer.
While at work Tuesday (2 weeks post op) I had an episode. My BP droped and I passed out. Now keep in mind I just had my follow up Monday and all was good. This drop was a result of my weight loss and meds adjusting. My body needed to be off meds before we thought, a good thing, but a hard way of telling me. Anyway, point is, my co-workers knew my situation and were able to pass this info on to the ER. If they would not have, who knows what path the ER docs would have taken to wake me up? The doc said he had seen this before and can appear on the surface to be a suizure, heart issue or stroke. The treatment I needed is VASTLY different from the above needed treatments. Knowing what they knew they knew to check for leaks.
I was discharged today and doing great. Off all meds and hoping all is well from here.
Please tell those around you what's up, you never know.
Do I regret my surgery? Absolutely not. I wish my journey was smother but no journey is easy.
But please heed my message, bring those that my have to answer questions,when you can not into the loop. Your life may depend on it.

Yup there are a few military wives on this forum. Search a thread titled "WBAMC" I know there are a few on that thread.

I have some bad news for you ...
The sleeve is not going to keep you out of the Burger King drive through ... or McDonalds ... or Dairy Queen.
I know this is going to come across as harsh, but that is not my intention. I'm just a tell it like it is guy, so, I hope you can see that.
The sleeve is not a magic bullet to keep you from eating bad foods. It is ONLY a tool to help you eat less. I am a year out and I can eat anything, and do, in small portions. It is EXACTLY what my expectations were. The sleeve is not gastric bypass where dumping syndrome occurs with too much sugar. It is a restrictive procedure. The quality of the food is determined by you.
Early out, most people have swelling and sensitivity which gives them the impression their sleeve rejects foods, but this passes with time and the responsibility to make good food choices lies solely on the person. You are most likely a person whose swelling reduces quicker than most. This means you are going to have to transition into the mode of responsible eating a little sooner than most.
Sorry ... honeymoon is over. Time to get to work on making the best food choices for your body.

Had VSG on the 23rd. But I'm scared, I've always been the adventurous type, and one to test my limits.
5 days post op I had egg drop Soup & yesterday I tried a bit of retried Beans (primarily for protein). I've had no discomfort or pain from either. I'm concerned this may be too easy, and thus end up being a fail for me.

Congrats Sherry! Welcome to your new improved life.

If you look at Circa's ticker, she has more weight to lose than you do. It is very common for people that have more weight to lose to lose it faster. You have lost 25lbs in 5 weeks which is actually average to above average weight loss. Is there a point in your life where you could have ever lost that much that fast on your own? The most important thing on here is to not compare to others. Everyone loses at different rates and there are so many factors that play into it (I know someone that lost over 200lbs in the same amount of time that it took me to lose 80lbs, but she still weighed more than I did when I started). If you start comparing, it is only going to make you miserable. Be excited for your own accomplishments and enjoy your journey.

Ideally, sodas are not in your best interest for numerous reasons. However in small amounts after letting most of the carbonation die out. It probably isn't a major problem.
I have had one Dr. Pepper post-op, didn't even let the carbonation die down, I can say, sodas just aren't appealing to me anymore.

To be honest Lacie, I'm really kinda torn here. My first instinct is to say 170+- does sound a bit on the high side for a lady at 5'6". But after seeing your pic I really gotta say that you look good.
Either way, looking where you've come from, there is no way in he!! that you should consider yourself a failure. You've come so far, and even if you decided to simply maintain what you've already done, you are so much better off than you were. I know I'm not being much help here. I really do believe 150 @ 5'6" is very attainable, but if you are comfortable in your skin right now, that's what really matters.

It depends on what your pre-op diet is.
Gatorade is considered a clear liquid. However Gatorade G2 would be a better choice.

To be honest Lacie, I'm really kinda torn here. My first instinct is to say 170+- does sound a bit on the high side for a lady at 5'6". But after seeing your pic I really gotta say that you look good.
Either way, looking where you've come from, there is no way in he!! that you should consider yourself a failure. You've come so far, and even if you decided to simply maintain what you've already done, you are so much better off than you were. I know I'm not being much help here. I really do believe 150 @ 5'6" is very attainable, but if you are comfortable in your skin right now, that's what really matters.

First off, let me say they are rare. But they can be caused by a few different things.
1. An improper staple line
2. scar tissue from previous procedures
3. over eating in the earlier stages of healing (usually in the 1st 6 weeks)
Im sure there there are other causes but those three cover the vast majority.

I'm curious. What illness do you have?
I have a couple of children that I feel would benefit from this, but I simply don't believe they are ready to handle the responsibility something like this brings.
My son is 19 and it diabetic he is not overweight, but that is only because he has abused his medications to flush fat out of his system. He won't eat properly or even close to reasonably
My daughter will be 16 on 11/02 and to be honest, she is just very immature for her age. She is obeseb and doesn't handle responsibility very well.

I see so many threads about "I don't want anybody to know". Have tou ever stopped to think about the other side of the coin? When people are secretive about things if you enquire, don't you then assume the worst case scenario? In an office environment the rumors are always so much worse than what is really going on.
My suggestion is to tell them what is going on. You don't have to go so far as to disclose everything. But give them enough to relax their curiosity or concern.
For example. Do you have diabetes? Tell them you are undergoing a procedure that will hopefully cure your diabetes.
Do you have sleep apnea, heart issues? Tell them you are getting a procedure that will cure ore minimize these conditions.
All of these would be true, and once you've had the surgery, you can go back and tell the rest of the story if you so chose.

I just want to say, reading this thread makes me very happy, both in the fact that I'm taking steps to improve my life, and the idea that this site associates me with people such as yourselves that have made a commitment to a healthier lifestyle. I say thank you to all of those here that are living for themselves, and in the same being a good example fathers too.

I just want to say, reading this thread makes me very happy, both in the fact that I'm taking steps to improve my life, and the idea that this site associates me with people such as yourselves that have made a commitment to a healthier lifestyle. I say thank you to all of those here that are living for themselves, and in the same being a good example fathers too.

Hydration is defiantly gonna have to be a priority for you.
Another thing that hit me is, you are not supposed to pick up anything over 15lbs for like 6weeks, to be honest I violated that on day 3 carrying my bag to the plane.
But if your job involves lifting stuff over 50lbs(like I think it does) you might want to make your employer aware that you'll need a bit of leave or at least light duty type work.