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It's the same.

I saw this thread and was all excited until I read it and found out it was about WLS and not simply bashing my idiot co-workers.

Don't tease like that.

LOL!

Oh yeah! We have to meet up for sure, all of us. Let's have is a sleeve luncheon lol

Wouldn't that just be classic! LOL!

Oh yeah, another Houston person checking in.

My surgeon is near giving up on the band completely due to the high complication rates. He does nearly (I'm told) as many band to sleeve revisions as he does bands alone.

My doc dislikes the band as well. I'd imagine more surgeons will go the route of phasing them out eventually.

I never considered the band after watching a family member and her complications with one. Just not worth the headache.

I use the blender bottles. :-)

Robyn

Same here. Blender bottles are the best due to the wire ball which acts as a wisk. You can find them at Walmart and Sams, depending on where you are some large grocery stores carry as well.

I take about 45 minutes to eat and it can go to an hour depending on the meal. I get really full after 4 or 5 bites and was totally stopping my meals at this point. After being told by my doctor and bariatric coordinator that my caloric intake was too low, I now eat those first filling bites then wait for some time and eat more. It has helped get more food in which has made me feel better overall. My calories are still low but there has been an increase.

My surgeon performs one while in the OR after completing procedure.

Just some advice, try creating only one thread to ask questions. Good advice could get lost with three separate threads all for the same issue.

There is nothing abnormal about this at 4 days post op. I would be surprised it you did not go a full week or better. As i keep saying: less in, less out.

I was allowed treadmill or recumbent bike use at 3 weeks. At six weeks I was given a full release by my doctor.

My sleeve is swollen and tight after almost five weeks post op!!!! Surgeon is saying I may have to have the bypass if it doesn't resolve on its own. Has anyone else had this problem?????? Any suggestions????

I am not a doctor but going straight to a bypass, sounds as if your surgeon is jumping the gun a bit. What happened to trying a dilation? Read what lollyfidy1965 said about her sleeve and the response from her doctor. Think I would fight a bit more before agreeing to a full bypass at this point.

This is a very good idea. I am almost 8 weeks out and still struggling to get in all of my fluids, with a few tweaks, this schedule should do it. Thanks!

Dr's orders. And Dr. Cirangle's the best! I'm a low BMI'er and was losing pretty slow. He told me to up my Protein from 90 to 100 but I forgot to ask if that means I'm supposed to up my calories. He and my NUT had me at 600 from week 2 through end of weight loss phase... But maybe I can go to 700 now. Less than 30 g fat and 40 g carbs as well.

You need to contact the doctor or NUT and inquire about the caloric intake. I cannot imagine an extensive exercise program on 600 calories a day.

Ex smoker here and have one on occasion still. $8!!!??? I can't even imagine. Where do you buy them? Maybe cause I'm from Ky,,tobacco is a major cash crop here so you can get a pack for under $4.lol

Those low prices are def because you are in KY. I worked in Louisville for 9 months several years ago and smoked more than ever due to the cheap prices. LOL. When it was time to return home, purchased several cartons to bring back because I knew those prices would never be seen again!

Here is a list that eggface made, maybe a bit dated but still good info:

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/06/sotb-surgery-list.html

Start I had surgery July 18 still in hospital got a leak that won't heal! I wish I never got my surgery been miserable ever since!

46 days so far in the hospital!

I am so sorry to hear this and hope the doctors are able to find a solution to the leak issue soon.

I understand that I am not to have sugar and drink sweet tea. However, if I'm drinking 1/2 sweet and 1/2 unsweet tea, where's the harm? I need honest opinions bc that's the only thing I can keep down !

I had sweet tea during the first week due to my struggles with other beverages. By week two I could not stand the taste of it, things changed just that quickly for me. If you are truly struggling, I say do whatever is necessary to stay hydrated. You can always get back on track when things become easier for you.

I am sure there are rental options but most insurance coverages will purchase them outright.

Do you have lots of energy?

Not exactly but I've been without any Vitamin supplements for over six weeks. It will probably take at least a week or two to get back on track. I am not dead tired so that is something positive.

I went to the doctor today and they gave me a sample of the nasal B-12. I'll see if I like it and let you know.

Great that someone else has heard of it! I tried my first dose this past Friday. So far, so good.

Congrats and good luck on hitting that second goal!

The feelings of being overwhelmed, all of your feelings really, are normal. You are not alone, keep visiting the forum and search the archives. It will help keep you sane during these trying times.

I was not able to tolerate Protein drinks just after surgery and for the most part still cannot six weeks out. Right now concentrate on liquids, hydration is very important. Just take it easy and keep sipping!

Used the weight from when this whole shebang started, first consult with surgeon.

The best advice I can give you is not to stock up on anything just prior to surgery. I did this with Celebrate chewable Vitamins and ended up wasting almost $75. Prior to surgery they were tasty but after...the most horrible thing ever.

I am still struggling to find a Vitamin for use now. It is getting serious as I've not used any since just prior to surgery.

I was using a stool softener, but my doc said that was treating the symptom, not fixing the problem. He said I needed to get more fiber and things would start moving. Started taking fiber advance tummies (makes me feel like I get candy!) and now, I'm moving fairly regular, without 'pushing'.

Good luck

That is a very good point. Just check out the Fiber Advance website...may need to grab some of those.