COsleeveDude

1,600 is probably too many calories. Try cutting your calories and carbs back down to no more than 1,200 for awhile and see what happens

I don't really count my carbs, just my calories. I eat more carbs when I feel like my body needs some, which isn't every day. Usually I consume in small amounts, something like whole grain bread or brown rice.

Oh, and I probably average 900-1,200 calories per day with 100-150 grams of protein. I do cardio and/or weights 5-6 days per week.

Today is my two month mark. I'm down 35 since surgery day, but I lost almost 40 before surgery, so I always add that to my total. Because I can.

Six weeks out you should be able to try a myriad of things. You can always try a sandwich and only eat half or ditch the bread if it doesn't agree with you. I always get wheat bread when they have it. Any salad bar should have ham and chicken. If they do Breakfast food eggs always work.

I tried some of the Morningstar "sausage" patties, and then some regular sausage at around 5 weeks out. Everything that I've tried agrees with me, I just can't and don't eat as much of it.

I can only imagine it as well. But then again, I'm a dude.

I have always been sweaty, even when I was younger and much thinner. I have noticed I am much cooler a couple of months after surgery. I still sweat quite a bit when I work out, but not as much as before in "normal" situations.

Tell your doctor about it ASAP. If the doctor doesn't mention it you might want to think about a stress test before surgery.

hCG is a scam. There's no peer-reviewed legit mainstream human scientific evidence to support its efficacy. It's a placebo at best, and dangerous at worst. You will lose weight if you basically quit eating: For comparison, hCG diets typically recommend calorie intake approximately half that of the inmates at Auschwitz, where inmates engaged in heavy labor received 1,700 calories per day and those on light work 1,300.[29] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_chorionic_gonadotropin#The_.22HCG_diet.22

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Were your calcium levels low before? They probably didn't think it was a big deal because of your age, that is unfortunate. What type of body scan did they give you? I've been thinking about getting some type of BodPod or other body/bone scan to see where I'm at now, and then another one in a year or two. It is good your program does that, I had no tests like that before or after my surgery. At least now you know and can be more proactive with calcium and exercise. Also, weight-bearing exercise and less carbonated beverages will help get your bone density levels back up.

From what I've heard, that's not necessarily true especially if you spread out the protein throughout the day. I try and get 150+ per day, and usually do. But I'm also a 6 foot tall guy.

From the Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclini...y-urine/AN01702 What does it mean when you have foamy urine? Should I be concerned if it doesn't go away after a few days? Answer from Erik P. Castle, M.D. Passing foamy urine now and then is normal, for the speed of urination and other factors can influence this. But you should see your doctor if you have persistently foamy urine that becomes more noticeable over time. This can be a sign of Protein in your urine (proteinuria), which requires further evaluation. Increased amounts of protein in urine may indicate a serious kidney problem. If your urine seems unusually foamy most of the time, your doctor may recommend that your urine be checked for elevated levels of protein. If the test is positive, you may need further tests to determine the cause of the problem.

Yes. Quit trying everything and stick to the plan. Now that I'm a couple of months out I have also found that I can tolerate anything I've tried. But I also found it took about 4-6 weeks before I really felt the full effects of the restriction and consistent greatly reduced hunger. That having been said, people can use bad habits to defeat the sleeve. The surgery won't work on its own, it's just a tool. Good luck.

That's a drag. You should ask the surgeon to discuss with the pulmonologist and see if she will change her mind. Going from CPAP most of the time to CPAP all of the time isn't going to affect the surgery. I know the anesthesiologists want you using it and bringing it to the hospital. In fact, haven't I heard some people have to discontinue CPAP after surgery for awhile so it doesn't hurt the stomach? Or because of excess gas?

It doesn't load slow on my computer. There are a lot of variables to consider: your internet connection speed, your browser, how much junk (add-ons, viruses, cookies) has accumulated in your browser and/or computer, how old your computer is, how much memory it has, etc. etc. etc.

Yes, but you can always get shots if the pills don't work. Start taking a B-Complex pill every day and see what your levela get to before surgery. My guess is you have a fair chance of keeping them up if you take it daily. Good luck.

What she said. Sorry to hear about your troubles. My guess is you'll get referred to a cardiologist. If not, get a referral. You'll probably need additional testing before surgery.

I was within a couple of months of having surgery in spring 2011. Then I landed a job offer with a good pay bump in another state 1,000 miles away. So, I took the job and my surgery was delayed over a year. Thankfully the *** at my new job also covered the surgery like my old ***. That having been said, you can always delay the surgery and find another way to pay for it. My only "regret" is it would've been nice to have the surgery and some initial weight loss for a fresh start before moving. But, life isn't perfect, and delayed gratification builds character. Or so they say. Good luck with your decision.

I have mild psoriasis, and I have noticed that now, almost a couple of months after surgery, I am not noticing it as much. Has anyone with psoriasis seen positive short or long-term results after sleeve with psoriasis reduction or remission?

Try some hydrocortisone cream. If it doesn't go away or keeps recurring see a dermatologist. I have mild psoriasis and anesthesia always triggers it to flare up where I usually don't get it, like in my armpits. Which sucks, because itching armpits and deodorant aren't exactly friendly. And there's no subtle way to itch your armpits.

FYI the site censors H M O, I am not typing out random swears.

Don't be discouraged, you can use the time to get your mind and body ready for surgery and recovery while educating yourself. The waits are different all over, especially if your insurance dictates where you go. In 2011 I started a program through my *** in one state where there was basically no wait, it was just as fast as you could get through all of the pre-op appointments and the 20 lb weight loss requirement. Then I moved here, got a different ***, and was on a 6-month waiting list that turned into 8 months, and then had to take two months of required classes plus another month and a half of testing, appointments and whatnot before surgery. Overall the whole process from submitting the application to getting surgery took almost a full year. If I was self-pay and I had to wait that long I would've gone to Mexico or something, but in the end I'm glad with how things have turned out, at least so far.

Seems there are a lot of opinions on this subject. I worry about people wasting money on things that don't work and non-permanent solutions. Reminds me of scams like breast and penis enlargement pills, preying on the desperate. The skin is an organ; it can stretch, grow, shrink and heal. All of that takes time, and nothing goes back to the way it was after it stretches out enough. Can anyone actually cite any real, scientific studies that show anything works beyond surgery? My guess is you're better off staying moisturized and working out, and saving those dollars you might spend on other products for surgery down the road if you so desire.

I am sure the surgery can help reset your average bodyweight, but only IF you also reset your average caloric intake and your average activity level. Since your hunger hormone levels drop I am sure that contributes to your surgeon's theory. There are a lot of variables as far as bodyweight is concerned, but it boils down to calories in and calories out. Otherwise the surgery wouldn't work. It's a drastic cut in calories in, less than your body needs. I tried to stay under 1,200 calories per day in the 4 months pre-surgery. That was tough, but I managed to do it fairly consistently and dropped almost 40 pounds before surgery. Staying in the 600-1,200 calorie per day range is obviously much easier after the surgery, at least for now. Good luck.