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I went to smoothie king. You can get it "skinny" which means no sugar, but I could not drink a lot. It was a little think.
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I would never imagine not taking calcium would cause numbness in the legs. Eye opening for me. Since yesterday I been faithful with my vitamins.

My doctor told me today that the numbness on my legs it's cause by not taking calcium. So I have to take my vitamins,iron & calcium. I had blood work done & I will update on there findings.

I am 3 1/2 Months post op RNY and have lost 85 pounds. However, I have numbness and tingling in my legs (new), kind of a restless feeling too. Anyone else?
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I have that also. It is really bad .. In my hands as well. Sometimes I can't drive because of it.
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If I were to oversimplify the choice, I think it comes down to what your biggest behavioral obstacles are.
I ruled out the lap band and sleeve because, as my surgeon said, I could still sip milkshakes and nibble on cheeseburgers until I'd gained another 100 pounds. If you want more freedom to still eat certain things (which is a completely valid reason to opt for one of these - it just depends on self-control) then the sleeve or the band might be for you. However, the percentage of excess weight loss is less for these two than for the RNY.
The sleeve is actually pretty darn close in terms of weight loss to the bypass. And the part of the stomach that distributes a hormone that causes hunger is removed, so that's a great perk. You will have to remind yourself to eat.
I might have chosen the sleeve if my insurance carrier covered it, but they don't. I chose the RNY because I wanted the dumping syndrome, which causes you to get sick if you eat anything too high in fat or sugar. Some people don't want that, but I felt like I needed it to help me change my relationship and behavior with those kinds of foods.
My surgeon has videos that go over each surgery and it's pros and cons on his website: http://poplawskibariatric.com/for-prospective-patients/
If you can, watch those videos because I couldn't have made my decision without them.
Good luck to you!

Thanks so much everybody for responding to my question. I will just have to wait and see... I took off 2 weeks. God willing no complications and I will be able to go back Thanks again!

Yes! 6 months seems like a long time, but goes by so fast. Let the 6 months be a time to focus on what you need to do for you. Before you know it you will be doing everything you never imagined!
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I also had to wait 6 months. Please understand that this necessary. Gods word says, be anxious for nothing ... In due season. If you can't survive six months how will you be able make life long changes. Be strong, be informed and remember all things work in due time. Time will pass by so fast. Nothing good comes over night.

I THANK ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR COMMENTS i JUST FEEL THAT EVERYONE AROUND ME IS GOING SOME WHERE AND LEAVING ME

Stay with us, Lindsey! You can do this! Just the fact that you have set yourself on this path shows that you have hope for the future and that you are a strong person who is taking charge of her life. Perhaps in addition to all of the other great suggestions here about using this time to ready yourself, you might want to spend some serious self-reflection time around what you want out of life, where you see yourself after you lose the weight, and establish a plan to get there. I know it sounds cliche, but really it is as simple as planning the work and then working the plan to get where you want to be. Lean on all your resources during this difficult time and let everyone--family, friends, and everyone here--help you. It's a big life change and you deserve the wonderful outcome on the other side of this. Stay the course!
God bless!

First pic is me and my cranky daughter Isla presurgery. The second is today. Ill be 7 weeks out on Monday.

My dr said no, caffeine is a diaretic and carbonation stretches the pouch.

Nope... I waited until he gave me full clearance. When I went home from the hospital he instructed me to just walk. After my 3 wk. post op check up he cleared me to do anything I wanted, if I felt uncomfortable or pain I was to stop immediatley, slow down or stop until the next day and start out slowly again. Everyone is different but it takes a while to heal. I am 4 months post op and finally feeling 100%. I did have my gall bladder removed 10 wks after RNY surgery which put me back a few steps. Don't push it, you could really do some damage.... discuss your intentions with your doctor..he knows best

After 3 weeks of liquid the doctor moved me up to purée foods Yah. That single egg this morning was the best egg I ever ate and it filled me up. I'm going to like this new life style that and I'm down from 284 to 250 it's not much but a damm good start.
Thanks to this Fourm and my Bariatric support group for all your help so far. We are not done yet 85 more lbs to go

I had complications with my procedure on July 12th, was released from the hospital on July 25th (spent 11 days in ICU). Basically, my surgeon took out the lap band, attempted to give me the sleeve (which we both agreed was best for me), HOWEVER, because of severe scar tissue from 2 c sections, prior abdominal procedures, the sleeve did not take, & my dr converted me to a gastric bypass (roux n y). in addition, I encountered a bowel obstruction which had to be surgically fixed immediately, & am now home on the mend, & with a feeding tube directly to my new tummy(to give it time to heal, it will be removed next week by my dr).
Although I did not expect any of this, & it was a HARD road traveled, it is what was laid before me and GOD brought me thru it....comfortably on the mend...

I had complications with my procedure on July 12th, was released from the hospital on July 25th (spent 11 days in ICU). Basically, my surgeon took out the lap band, attempted to give me the sleeve (which we both agreed was best for me), HOWEVER, because of severe scar tissue from 2 c sections, prior abdominal procedures, the sleeve did not take, & my dr converted me to a gastric bypass (roux n y). in addition, I encountered a bowel obstruction which had to be surgically fixed immediately, & am now home on the mend, & with a feeding tube directly to my new tummy(to give it time to heal, it will be removed next week by my dr).
Although I did not expect any of this, & it was a HARD road traveled, it is what was laid before me and GOD brought me thru it....comfortably on the mend...

I had complications with my procedure on July 12th, was released from the hospital on July 25th (spent 11 days in ICU). Basically, my surgeon took out the lap band, attempted to give me the sleeve (which we both agreed was best for me), HOWEVER, because of severe scar tissue from 2 c sections, prior abdominal procedures, the sleeve did not take, & my dr converted me to a gastric bypass (roux n y). in addition, I encountered a bowel obstruction which had to be surgically fixed immediately, & am now home on the mend, & with a feeding tube directly to my new tummy(to give it time to heal, it will be removed next week by my dr).
Although I did not expect any of this, & it was a HARD road traveled, it is what was laid before me and GOD brought me thru it....comfortably on the mend...

I had complications with my procedure on July 12th, was released from the hospital on July 25th (spent 11 days in ICU). Basically, my surgeon took out the lap band, attempted to give me the sleeve (which we both agreed was best for me), HOWEVER, because of severe scar tissue from 2 c sections, prior abdominal procedures, the sleeve did not take, & my dr converted me to a gastric bypass (roux n y). in addition, I encountered a bowel obstruction which had to be surgically fixed immediately, & am now home on the mend, & with a feeding tube directly to my new tummy(to give it time to heal, it will be removed next week by my dr).
Although I did not expect any of this, & it was a HARD road traveled, it is what was laid before me and GOD brought me thru it....comfortably on the mend...

CONGRATS to you!!!
Today is also surgery day for me (12:30pm cst).
A new 'me' is just around the corner! Scoot over people on the losers bench, I'm joining the club!

Today is surgery day for me (12:30pm cst).
A new 'me' is just around the corner! Scoot over people on the losers bench, I'm joining the club!

Good luck to all those being sleeved today. Sending prayers.