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6/12 highest weight 261

8/27/12, DOS 253

Current weight 214

Loss after surgery 40

Total loss 47

No can't tolerate them especially soft tortilla shells/wraps - I thought they would be better than bread but they are worse. I think its a good thing. I do love crackers and cheese now.

I did this several times when I was on liquids. I told myself it wasn't a good idea as I didn't want to start something that seemed like a disorder. It helped me a little during the 2 weeks on liquid diet though but I haven't done it since starting foods.

Sleeved 8/27

Highest wt. June 261 lb.

Day of surgery 253 lb.

current wt 219 lb

Best decision I ever made. It wasn't easy but definitely not anything near what I worried about. By the 3 rd week post op I was walking everyday. If you are preop don't be afraid. Read all our stories and take courage - you are starting a new life.

Congratulations so happy for you!

Congratulations. You are an inspiration!

Its sad how quickly people get self righteous and nasty on this forum sometimes.

I would say the onus is on you to disprove my assertion. It is common knowledge that alcohol is a blood thinner and remains one of the major reasons why those at risk of heart attack' date=' stroke or are on warfarin are strongly encouraged not to drink alcohol.

If you have evidence to disprove this please do share rather than making a drive by random comment.[/quote']

If you are trying to say that it decreases the ability of the body to produce the normal clotting mechanism that is quite different then saying 'thin ' blood

The reason post surgery it is generally I inadvisable to drink is because alcohol thins the blood which can have a damaging effect on internal stitches and staples which take up to six weeks to heal.

After this' date=' there is no risks in drinking alcohol beyond what risks alcohol generally poses to everyone.

My surgeon and my NUT recommended the occasional red wine as part of a normal and healthy diet. I have enjoyed an occasional wine since I was six weeks out. I continue to lose weight.

A glass of red wine takes 8 minutes moderate jogging to burn off.[/quote']

Thins the blood? Your rationale is not accurate. .

If your going to Mexico I would recommend at least telling one person for your safety. In case you had a complication and needed support. It would be nice to have one person who could check in on you for TLC. Good luck

Congratulations! !

I just saw my family (don't know I had wt loss surgery) I have lost 25lb. and no one said anything. I'm 5'6" and now 227. How much wt before its really noticeable? What's your experience?

Doppler

If u have calf pain get it checked out asap. Call your surgeon he will have u get a rippled study.

Injury chocolate and vanilla. Is good. Try with cold skim milk and blend with 2 strawberries. I buy frozen berries and add to shake. The berries add a lot of flavor

Gross

Looking for new ideas. Tx!

I had a lot of gas pain in this area.

My surgeon told me he is taking out more bands then putting in. I'm convinced sleeve was right for me. I didnt want to deal with fills and risk of infection, slips.

People who are not happy for you are miserable and resent others happpiness in any form.

Thanks for this post and replies very helpful. I didn't realize how this stall I'm in is completely devastating me - making me think im failing so soon postop . Its hard to believe I can eat 800 Cal a day and not lose for 2 weeks. Really wish I could stay off scale

Same thing. So scathe I'm worried that maybe sleeve not working for me.

Thanks great article.

Surgery 8/27 down17lbs. Glad I read this post as I haven't lost in a week and worried this isnt working. Hard to understand how weight can stall when taking in 700 - 900 calories day. I agree about the scale- have been weighing myself daily and it gets me down.

I was sleeved 8/27

Pain was no big deal. Well controlled in hosp and then took liquid pain med at home for several days. Not much nausea and none with meds in hospital. I was anxious but never thought of backing out. After 2 weeks I started to feel GREAT!! And back to myself. I took 3 weeks off from work. This 3rd week was do nice@ going for walks, out doing errands. You can go back to work in 2 weeks but the 4rd week is nice to have.

I have no regrets. Find a very experienced surgeon and a bariattic centrr of excellence. Good luck.