Fiddleman

Check out syntax nectar and matrix products. I have found them to be tasty mix well in Water (. Or milk) and offer a high amount of Protein ( 23 grams plus 7-8 more for milk). Syntax offers a lot of different favors; find one that works for you. I like the sweet versions like chocolate truffle and double cookie and vanilla crime and...

for those like me who are tired of drinking protien drinks guess what OMG. baratric advantage has a whey protien shot can you believe it i am so excited about this it is bariatric approved not made of collegen. www.baratricadvantage.com

The sugar free G2 with all the electrolytes might help. I have always heard that coconut Water helps for rapid hydration. Hope you feel better soon.

I went to a family party on Friday where several in my family were celebrating my sister-in-law's birthday. Her husband is very lean and works out regularly to maintain it. When I came through the door, he said "wow, you are really leaning out" that means a lot to me hearing it from a gym rat like him. Needless to say, I made it through the party with only eating a 3 oz salmon for dinner. There was also cake, ice cream, Cheetos, big donuts, etc. the good thing is that I was not phased at all by the food.< /p>

Yes, this happens to me. I think it is expected based upon how the body works to replenish glycogen levels.

My doctor said the highest risk for a leak is in the first 6 weeks. However, I have seen some posts on the site that indicate a leak can occur later out. It would be best if those who got leaks could weigh in on this question.

I'm not "coming down" on anyone and I resent you insinuating otherwise. I am merely shocked that any physician worth his or her salt would perform such a drastic weight loss procedure on a person needing to lose only 34 pounds.
I simply asked a question. It's quite possibly a typo.

I don't think we're coming down on her. I think we're a little incredulous that 1) a doctor would perform this surgery on someone that clearly doesn't meet the typical BMI/Obesity guidelines and 2) that someone with only 34 pounds to lose would chose to do so this way. Can't deny that this surgery is a pretty extreme measure to lose 34 pounds.
I'm not being critical of her - just surprised at her choice.

I went to a family party on Friday where several in my family were celebrating my sister-in-law's birthday. Her husband is very lean and works out regularly to maintain it. When I came through the door, he said "wow, you are really leaning out" that means a lot to me hearing it from a gym rat like him. Needless to say, I made it through the party with only eating a 3 oz salmon for dinner. There was also cake, ice cream, Cheetos, big donuts, etc. the good thing is that I was not phased at all by the food.< /p>

I don't mean to sound rude but something doesn't smell right with this... A doctor that would do the surgery on someone not considered obese? Her profile is misleading.. it says both presurgery and that she had surgery on Aug 25... Even at 5'2".. 150 is not considered obese.. that is only a 28.2 BMI...

I went to a family party on Friday where several in my family were celebrating my sister-in-law's birthday. Her husband is very lean and works out regularly to maintain it. When I came through the door, he said "wow, you are really leaning out" that means a lot to me hearing it from a gym rat like him. Needless to say, I made it through the party with only eating a 3 oz salmon for dinner. There was also cake, ice cream, Cheetos, big donuts, etc. the good thing is that I was not phased at all by the food.< /p>

I was laying in bed this morning on my side and I had an itch, I scratched it and I FELT MY HIP BONE!!!! I don't remember feeling that since like elementary!! Woohoo!!!

I went to a family party on Friday where several in my family were celebrating my sister-in-law's birthday. Her husband is very lean and works out regularly to maintain it. When I came through the door, he said "wow, you are really leaning out" that means a lot to me hearing it from a gym rat like him. Needless to say, I made it through the party with only eating a 3 oz salmon for dinner. There was also cake, ice cream, Cheetos, big donuts, etc. the good thing is that I was not phased at all by the food.< /p>

I went to a family party on Friday where several in my family were celebrating my sister-in-law's birthday. Her husband is very lean and works out regularly to maintain it. When I came through the door, he said "wow, you are really leaning out" that means a lot to me hearing it from a gym rat like him. Needless to say, I made it through the party with only eating a 3 oz salmon for dinner. There was also cake, ice cream, Cheetos, big donuts, etc. the good thing is that I was not phased at all by the food.< /p>

I went to a family party on Friday where several in my family were celebrating my sister-in-law's birthday. Her husband is very lean and works out regularly to maintain it. When I came through the door, he said "wow, you are really leaning out" that means a lot to me hearing it from a gym rat like him. Needless to say, I made it through the party with only eating a 3 oz salmon for dinner. There was also cake, ice cream, Cheetos, big donuts, etc. the good thing is that I was not phased at all by the food.< /p>

Why do you say the risks are any different for those with BMI over 40? I think you have to be over 40 BMI or over 35 with comorbidities for insurance to approve it (i was both). I am just trying to make sure I understand your statement. I also don't understand why certain people get this surgery who only have like 40 lb to lose? I always thought the bariatric surgery was a last ditch effort to prolong life when all other approaches have failed.

I think everyone struggles with this until they figure out chewing and eating slow prevents discomfort. I never really caught on to the eating slow part and suffered through what you are experiencing. However, by the 3rd month, my sleeve was a little more forgiving and puts up with my fast eating better now. I never over eat though because I always measure the food savings to 3 oz size. Good luck!

Ok here is a couple of the "general" things I can suggest... just suggestions!
1. LOG your intake ---- Do you log what you eat? If not, start doing it now. I love myfitnesspal.com - feel free to add me as a friend. This item brings up how many calories are you eating a day, how many are you expending a day, what's the Protein content of your diet, etc etc. One site can tell you all of this and help you manage it.
2. Water ----- How much Water do you drink? If you aren't getting any, that's part of the problem. If you aren't getting 64 ozs minimum a day, I would encourage you to do your best to change that and get it in. I struggle with water but I swear it flushes you out and encourages the body to flush out fat.
3. EXERCISE ------ Do you work out? I always have worked out but... in my support group, the dr. has said that DID YOU KNOW... it takes 60 to 90 mins of CARDIO a day to lose/maintain? I was stuck at 30-45 minutes of elliptical/stairmaser/treadmill most days of the week & heard that and got quiet. How in hades am I going to do that much of cardio in one freak'n busy day? The weight was slowly coming off but once I "kicked it up a notch" it really came off quicker. So you read that and you too say, holy crap how am I supposed to get to 60 minutes a day of CARDIO? Ok it doesn't have to be at one time. You can do it all at once or partialize it out into increments... for example, take the stairs on a break at work, that's 7-10 minutes. Go for a walk in your neighborhood for 10 minutes. Do these sort of things 6 times a day (in various ways/activities) and bam, you are done, mission accomplished! (lather, rinse and repeat)
4. PLAN YOUR MEALS ----- yep, you have to spend time on it to reap benefits. You can't just keep doing McD's and Sonic, although yes you CAN have it, you still have to spend time planning your diet/meals out. It gets harder to lose as you get closer to goal so this is a skill that I highly suggest you start asap. I hate it but I do it. I'm a recipe collector so if you need ideas, feel free and inbox me.
Not sure what else right now, but that's the general couple of things I can start to suggest. Take it or leave it, only suggestions!
Remember the surgery is only part of the equation. It is a tool that helps but isn't intended to solve the problem, there is still work to be done on your journey. Remain positive and keep working at it y'all! You can do it! And if you work it, it will happen. But give yourself credit and don't say "I've only lost x" or "I've only done y"... every step forward IS in the right direction! (and don't compare yourself to others! please...it'll drive you nuttttts)
Best of luck! xx

I was sick before the sleeve. I was suffering the affects of being over weight. I had tried diets, gyms, programs, liquid diets, all to just gain back more and none ever resolved my high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, chronic kidney disease...
I am completely better after the sleeve. I no longer have any ailments. I was dying. I am alive again. I am so thankful and I'm still in awe.

Try not to push yourself too much too early.
Unfortunately, I think I did the opposite of this at 3 weeks out. I was feeling so good about my recovery and I was in the middle of the 1st stall.
I decided to go on a steep hike that hiking books rate as moderately hard. It had a part that was 2000 feet in 1.2 miles. The whole hike was 9 miles up and down. There were literally stairs most of the climb. Everyone was struggling, even the regulars.
I thought I came prepared and brought 2 Water bottles and powder for two Protein shakes. I ran out of Water and Protein shake at the top (4.5 miles one way).
I was already thinking about trouble as we headed down the steep trail. Still a mile from the car, my body was screaming out in dehydration and complete lack of carbs. It was so bad I did not think I would finish alive and if I did finish by some miracle I was going to drop at the ER when we return to civilization. I kept thing about where a helicopter would land if I went unconscious. It was that bad. Keep in mind that while this may sound like hyperbole, it was not. I consider myself an expert hiker and have climbed many peaks and have gone on many long treks in my life.
Fortunately we had some warm water in the car so I made it home. The temperature was 85F that day. It took me most of the following week before I recovered back to pre-hike state of feeling.
My point is to listen to your doctor and wait until the right time. Give yourself time to recover and build up the necessary strength and endurance before you decide to "go big."

It is so exciting to read about all the successes! I am sure many people are reading this, please listen to me when I say don't let other people's amazing success get you down. We are all on our own journey, we all have unique circumstances. In general, men lose faster, younger people lose faster and the more weight you have to lose - it will "seem" faster. A man with 200# to lose will drop the first 100 very very fast, but it isn't realistic for most people to expect those kind of results. Flip side, those of us with higher starting BMIs will take a longer time to get to goal because the first part of the journey goes fast, and then often becomes very very slow.
So, I lost 100# in just over 6 months. I have lost about 115 in total now, my ultimate goal is to lose 150 which I hope to hit by 18 months or so post op.

I am eating 700-900 calories a day, but do not really count them nor do I count carbs or fat. I do focus on counting Protein and try and hit about 125 gram a day. Weight loss has stabilized at around 4-5 lb a week, a little less than during month 1 and 2. I am currently at 3.5 months. I have not really been exercising since 2nd month.

I had my 100 day check-up yesterday and my blood pressure is 121/ 79! I was on blood pressure meds pre op because of hypertension. The reading only 100 days ago was 158/ 92.
Also my BMI went from 43 to 27!! I am so psyched about the BMI drop because it on needs to go to 23.
I no longer need to use my cpap machine either.
Doctor basically said keep doing what you are doing and congratulations. Thank you sleeve!