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So a member on here has totally inspired me. Ive cut my carbs way back (where they should have been all along) and have hit the gym three out of the last four days!

Hi Don!
I am scheduled to be sleeved by Dr. Jayaseelan Feb 7th. Congrats on your revision, and I'm glad to hear everything is going well. Keep us posted and let us know if you have any pointers!

Hello,
My Name is Don and I was sleeved by Dr. Jay on Nov. 6th. So far everything has gone as planned except a couple stalls. I have lost 53 lbs. so far but I have been stalled for half the time since I have had the sleeve. I am also a Lap Band Revision. I was Banded in 2003 and lost the band in 2005. It took me 5 years to figure out a way to get the sleeve but I got here. Better late than never I say Lets hear your experiences.

I posted that I ate half a Big Mac and still eat a crispy creme donut if I crave one. Several people gave their opinions.and how I didnt care about my health.....but several more sent me private messages, 11 different people to be exact, that wanted some advice because they had kids and the grazing and snacking was getting the best of them, but were scared to ask for it on this forum because of the tongue lashing some people give when your veer from the HEALTHY path. Everyone is not the same, our needs, wants and lifestyles are different. There are people reading the forum who are intimidated by your perfection....give us who arent as perfect a break.

You look awesome! Keep up the good work! :-)

it's hard to get Protein in. not because of drinking difficulty, because of taste!

Sleeved 12/18 and down 24lbs!!!!

The Quest chocolate Brownie ones from GNC are awesome, but you have to microwave them because they are otherwise to hard, just be sure to take the wrapper off first or it will give you a light show!
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I was sleeved on the 19th as well and left on full liquids. If Jello is easy on your tummy, eat it up...it melts like a liquid and would count as it as well. Good luck!

I took a bath at two weeks just didnt put enough Water in so that it wouldn't touch the incisions lets be honest when we lay down in a bath r bellys r out if the Water just dont soak the incision
Yolo

Sleeved 12/18/12 - pre-op weight 230, weight today 210!!! 80lbs to go!!!

I had a bite of this and a bite of that then rested then another bite of this and two more bites of that. LMAO!!!
I loved being sleeved, I am able to eat what I want but just a little and I am great with that, finally!! Not only that, I was also wearing a red mini dress sze 8 for the first time in over 15 yrs. Yippee!

Alright my second guess was right, it's another costochondritis flare up. Without being able to take the NSAIDs I need, they're sending me home with Tramadol and I have to ice my sternum every hour. Uuuugh. Oh well, nothing I haven't dealt with before and at least it's not a leak!!

I started training last week for the MS 150 bike ride in Houston ,it's 150 mile bike ride over 2 day. Wish me luck ,by the way ,I'm down 90 pounds since my surgery August first ,this is awesome!

Well Im 3yrs out of a 10yr relationship, I hope 2 find love again with a side order of LUST. I know I LOVE myself, Ive loved myself even when I was over 300 lbs. Ive been dating and I turn alot of heads with this new body and haircut. The only problem Im finding is that Im 44 with a 2yr old toddler Lol. But Im not given up on finding Love and my soul mate.

You guys are so helpful...thank you... My doc has the bedside manner of Dr. Gregory House... I dont like him at all, but he is the guy my insurance covers... I weigh every Monday and saw a loss today and feel better... This is HARD... Anyone who thinks this is an easy solution has no idea of how hard the behavior modification is... I throw up if I eat one bite too much...and right now, dont always recognize the full cue.

Maybe you're wanting salt, crunch and oil.
Perhaps kale chips or something similar would satisfy? It's worth a try!! You didn't risk your life to go back I old habits!!! Please!! Don't!!
I don't say this as a know it all, trying to encourage!!

16 pounds in 17 days???!!! You go MaryDrew! That's excellent. You should not feel discouraged at all--you are doing GREAT. And don't worry about when you start to eat foods; you will only be able to get in a few bites here and there. Cheer up Honey you are doing and amazing job!

Yeah those crazy dreams....I couldn't take it LOL. I went back to work today and it's the first time I have been out since I got home last Wednesday; I discovered that driving makes me sick to my stomach. I called the dr and he called in sublingual med for me so i can drive and not throw up all the way in. But I reallyc an't complain about anything else. I'm SO looking forward to the soft/mushy food stage!!!

I go through "hungry days." There are a few days each month where I can't get full. I think about food all the time, and I feel like I eat a ton. Funny thing is that I still (usually) lose weight on those weeks. It comes and goes for me. Maybe it will be the same for you. I've really learned to listen to my body. When it asks for a little more food, I don't deny myself. I have figured out the difference between head hunger and real hunger. If I was consistently hungry for several days in a row or was gaining weight, I would re-evaluate. Otherwise, it may be a normal fluctuation.
I find that a few things help - getting enough Water & taking my Vitamins.
I have heard others say that having lots of acid has made them feel hungry. Maybe you need an adjustment to your medications.

I'm having mine done December 20!!! I'm so excited!

Hey, I am a teacher in Tennessee. I am having my surgery Dec. 14th and then taking the next week off before our break begins. My daughter, who is also a teacher, is having her surgery on Dec. 21st. We are both very excited!!!

I miss having a 7-11, thats what happens when you move to a small town. I guess I will have to freeze crystal light and try making a slushee myself :}

My surgery date is also 12/20!

So today is my last 'sleeve-less' day at work and it is the longest day EVER! I just have to get thru today and the weekend and then I'm up on Monday morning! I didn't think I'd be nervous but the reality is kicking in FAST. It's like super excitement and fear and nerves all rolled up into one giant emotion. I don't think I have to worry about food for the next few days LOL; I'm way too amped up LOL