NDN_RN

Female perspective on this. i have lost 70 pounds. Needless to say, I had quite a cushion. Now, bottoming out is a common occurance. If it happens for us girls, its definitely going to impact the "usable length" on you guys. Done Did It!

Not sleeved yet, just getting my info for pre and post op diet

Good luck and God bless

I was so afraid of slow weight loss, that's why I ask. Good news so far!

LOL!!!

Just had my papers sent to my insurance, hoping for an Oct date. I want to get a sence of what weight loss is (in general, everyone is different) post sleeve for those with BMIs under 40

OMg thank you for this post! I am going for the sleeve next month, but have not exercised in a couple of years, at least. i have bad kneed, ankle arthritis, from years of running, severe plantar faciitis. i know I will start out slow, and its necessary to keep from having hanging flab, but other posts had me worried...an hour a day 6 days a week? I have 4 kids and a full time job, that's almost impossible

Hmmm. Not as flexible as I used to be, I don't think I will be able to see ms V without a mirror again, i will be able to see her tresses though, lol!

Pure protein shakes are good too, 35 g in a 12 oz can

Apple juice is naturally fat free. There is no such thing as fatty apple juice. Confused at that statement

Did you have a preop diet? Sorry to hear this' date=' I would be beside myself.. But be strong, lose the 20 and move into your new life!

Week 1 clear liquids 20g protein a day Week 2 full liquids 40-60g protein Week 3 pureed Week4 soft 60-80g protein Week 5 regular with some restriction 80+ g protein 6 to goal add foods as tolerated

Ok, your surgeon is different than mine. At 5 days post op, I would still be on clear liquids, no powders allowed. Also I would only need to take in 20g of protein a day the first week, which is half a bottle of isopure or 3/4 bottle of cytosport. Just had my last nut visit today and those instruction were pretty specific. Week 2 is full liquids with a 40-60 g of protein intake, and just increases from there each week. Puree, soft, then regular with some restrictions...protein first, always

Insurance usually covers it. I am pretty sure you can rent it.

Fed BCBS requires 3 monthly nut visits, psych eval, and letter from PCP recommending wls. If your bmi is less than 40, you must have at least one comorbidity sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, heart disease. They dont count arthritis, or any orthopedic issues

I go through the "I can't waits" to the " what if I die?" several times a day. I actually found and pulled out a life insurance policy I had and forgot about and gave it to my husband. Needless to say, he was not pleased.