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Very true. As has been quoted here before, they sleeve our stomachs, not our heads.

Did he offer a breakdown on weight regain vs procedure type? I know several people who've had RNY and regained at least a sizable portion of the weight, even if not all of it. Even still, those statistics you cite compare favorably to what I've heard, which is that 95% or so of those who lose weight on their own regain it. I think the retention of the stomach in RNY and its associated production of the ghrelin hormone contribute to weight regain.

Please remember - it's just hair....after going through many rounds of chemo - and losing my hair...it's just not that big in the grand scheme of things....weight loss = healthy weight = healthy you. there is nothing more important then getting healthy.
You are halfway to your goal - concentrate of the positives....hair will always grow back- maybe since it's summer you can get a really cute short haircut

Just remember why you needed to do this. I'm 11 weeks post op and 70lbs down. I don't regret anything at all. I feel better lighter and lot healthier. You will be fine just stay positive

Alright so good news!!!...I am starting to feel much better, YEY! The headache is gone and as the day progresses I am feeling good. So there is hope

Good for you! My Doc is more conservative, I still have one more week on full liquids, then mushies for two, then transition to solids. That's OK, I'm patient.

I just had some runny, wholesome refried Beans from the local Mexican place. With cheese sauce. I've had 3 teaspoons full. I think this is the BEST thing I've ever put in my mouth!! Right now, I'd say these beans are better than sex (well that's b/c I can't have sex right now, but I CAN have these wonserful, delectable smushed beans that I generally glance over at the restaurant. If I could have $1000 or more beans, right now I'd say more beans. YUM!
I am going VERY slowly. This is the first thing I've put in my stomach other than broth, juice and Water in 10 days. I feel like I can eat another spoon, but will wait 5-10 minutes or so before trying. Maybe not. These are GOOD!
It's funny how we take the small things in life for granted until we don't have them, huh?

@jennyblue111 - do you mean your stomach seems insatiable now? Could read either way. If so, are you taking a PPI like Prevacid or Prilosec? Too many gastric juices will mimic hunger.

Went to my one week post-op and doing great. Down sixteen pounds and moving onto some pureeds and then my MD said I could go to pureeds totally this weekend at the end of my two weeks. So excited...

I'd like to at least see and feel what "too small" may be like! If I don't like it...I'm an expert at gaining weight, I already know that!

I'm still on full liquids, and my dietary staple is heart-healthy cream of chicken mixed with skim milk, one scoop of Protein Powder, mixed in the Bullet, strained, and allowed to settle. I have other things as well, but this is the most satisfying, and allowing it to settle helps with the burping.

My doctor told me that the greatest risk of leaks is 3-5 weeks, after the swelling has gone down, and is due to essentially hydraulic back pressure created as the stomach pushes food into the small intestine. Based on that, I WILL NOT CHEAT. It simply is not worth the risk. I will be in mushies then and they will be truly mushy. I'm patient; I have the rest of my life to eat. A few weeks is NOT going to kill me.

I think LURKER is the term you wanted. Wholly different connotation!
And good luck on your journey!

Not to be a total downer, but you need to keep on the programs set by your doctor. Getting enough liquids is one of the keys to a healthy recovery.
It is not that hard to get down Water, tea, juice, something, anything. Remember you have a tough road ahead - a road with a million great benefits - but it is not easy. Keeping up with all of your new responsibilities is not always going to be without effort. But drinking is one of the easiest. And one of the most critical. So give it your all. Remember you have started a journey to a new you. That journey is not always going to be downhill or go as planned. But working hard to meet a few dietary goals is critical to your success and to your health. The less you consume, the more critical liquids become.
At first I was having to work to hit 64 ounces, now I do not even track it as I regularly hit over 100 and sometimes way more than that. Find something you enjoy - that will make it easier. My wife found some margarita flavored Crystal Light. Very dumb, but it was kinda fun.
Good luck, now get to drinking!!!
PS- maybe being 100% Irish makes it easier for me(LOL).

You and anyone else who barely has to shave.... You guys are so lucky!!!

Also wishing for a piece of toast, but honestly, getting food particles stuck in the staple line would so NOT be worth it. It's only a short time, and you have the rest of your like to enjoy eating responsibly. Give your body the time it needs to heal without shooting yourself in the foot. I for one will NOT be cheating on my doctor's plan. Just because somebody else may have cheated in the past with no complications is no guarantee that you or I will fare similarly.

I'm still on full liquids, and my dietary staple is heart-healthy cream of chicken mixed with skim milk, one scoop of Protein Powder, mixed in the Bullet, strained, and allowed to settle. I have other things as well, but this is the most satisfying, and allowing it to settle helps with the burping.

I expected all the worst, and got all the best! The first 24 hrs. after surgery was rough because I was STRICT NPO, not even a single ice chip! That made me gag a few times. After that it was all uphill. They want us to sip an oz. of Fluid every 15 minutes after that first 24 hrs. Well, in a couple of days I was doing FOUR oz. every 15 minutes, and my pain was well managed by the meds prescribed. (I had a pretty good sized hernia repaired, so that caused some discomfort.) My healing progressed in a textbook fashion and I've not had a single complication (Thank you GOD!!) And I can eat any and all foods without problem or pain, and I've not thrown up once since surgery, and I've never "slimed." This could not have gone any better. I'm just amazed every day. I've lost almost 85 lbs. since February. I've got absolutely nothing to complain about.
One thing I've noticed around here- aside from the "NSVs" we never really report when we "feel good." It doesn't seem that interesting or require a response. Most people post when there is trouble, or can wear a smaller size pants. We just don't think to say, "hey, by the way, I had a really non-complicated surgery." And maybe we should, just so all you noobs can see that it's not just doom and gloom in your future. I think there are a great number of us who had a terrific experience. Hopefully you'll hear from more....

Check with your insurance for their definition of "6 months." Think of the 6 months as an opportunity to address your relationship with food. You should be able to get your self in better shape physically and emotionally before surgery, then the sleeve will be the tool you need to finish the job and keep it off. If you do not address what got you here in the first place, you are setting yourself up for failure. As others have said here, they sleeve our stomachs, not our heads. It is harder losing weight "the old fashioned way," but keeping your eye on the prize (surgery) will keep you going. Good luck, you CAN do it.

I'm not really bothered by the grocery store, or "loss" of food at all. For me,other than a really juicy cheeseburger,and Lays Original chips, I don't miss eating the way I used to. We had a big party here last weekend, and there was a a bag of Lays left, hubby opened it, ate some, and surprisingly, it didn't bother me! That bag is still here, I look at it, but never thought to open it, and eat one....or the bag.
Perhaps someone else can do the shopping for a while, until you feel emotionally stronger. I go to a smaller market, more a produce place,to buy fruit and meat. But, I have no small children, so it might be easier for me to NOT go to the grocery store. Hubby is home late most evenings,so I cook as little as possible!

That's an awesome NSV and an awesome picture... not to mention that those shoes are an NSV in and of themselves!!!

This must be the night for "Booth or Table" NSVs!! Hooray!!
7 months ago, I went to this pizza place here in Albuquerque, and the only place to sit was a teeny tiny booth for 2. I reluctantly sat there with my husband, and I had to SQUUUEEEEEEZE myself into it, and then it was hard to eat because the table was pressing me in half and I was hanging out in the aisle. I cried in frustration and embarrassment. I told him at the time I was going to come back in six months and make that booth my B***H!!
Well, here's my B***H:

Take THAT booth!!

My life was stable, so I was able to lose. It takes time to fix bad habits. If you have until October or November, just dust yourself off, go over your food log with your nutritionist (you DO keep a food log, right?) and continue modifying your habits. You CAN do this. Protein really is the key, as it keeps you fuller longer. If you haven't already, switch to Water or unsweetened tea. Sodas and sugary drinks are a KILLER from a dietary standpoint, and actually make you hungrier. Even artificially sweetened beverages trick your body into thinking it has had calories and spike your blood sugar. The resulting drop makes you crave carbs. Even little things can add up, like of you are going to have a hamburger, skip one or both Buns. Select a thinner sliced bread to make sandwiches with. You won't miss the extra bread. Decide your portion in advance, and STOP when you're done. It takes 20 minutes for your stomach to realize it's full, so wait. If you're still actually hungry, have a snack of something high Protein, like a few cheese cubes. Your stomach WILL shrink if you allow it, and this will also help with the feelings of hunger.
Keeping your eye on the prize is a great motivator, it got me through.
Hang in there, and don't give up! You CAN do this!

I think you will both be impressed. I was there 7/24 - 7/25 and felt very well taken care of. The nursing staff are very knowledgeable and professional, and responsive when you need something. The afternoon and evening after surgery is the worst, since you can't have even a wet swab for your mouth until after the swallow test the next morning. They give you plenty of fluids via IV, so you'll be OK, just uncomfortable with the dry mouth. They will provide a lip balm if you need it. I was told no petrolatum based lip balm (like Chapstick) in case they need to put you on pure oxygen, as it's flammable in that environment. It's only one day though, and well worth it. No regrets at all so far.