Donna4545

I just turned 46, but better late than never!

Everyone is different. 32 lbs in a month is great! Don't worry, just keep doing your thing!

RNY involves making a sleeve line as a first step before the bypass, which is actually harder. A vertical sleeve is continuous/an easier staple line. I'm sure you will be fine.

I hope everything goes very well for you!

I'm 2 weeks out--Here's my diet--way less than 30 grams of carbs/day 60 grams of protein/day 64 oz liquid Very little fat 500-600 calories If you can't lose weight on this diet, call your doctor.

I'm in that boat!

I was just sleeved 2 weeks ago and my goal seems so far away. I am terrified of "the stalls". It's just such a daunting amount of weight to lose. Congrats to all of you who have done it--it's amazing!

I like the cottage cheese test. Thanks for posting that--it makes me curious to try it.

This is probably too late, but ask for a scolopamine patch behind your ear for nausea. Much more pleasant than a suppository!

Elisa there is disagreement about straws. Surgeons tend to be conservative and say no straws, but patients use them anyway and say they are fine. I'm so glad everyone got through their recent surgeries and are on the mend--I got sleeved the 14th and am feeling great! Now I need help getting creative with the puree phase of the post-op diet. Cheers, Donna

I sing, not opera, but I haven't noticed any difference except you need to wait for the muscles to heal before you can use your diaphragm without the incisions hurting. I'm two weeks out and it's really not a problem, and I will be back singing in the chamber chorale within the month. I wouldn't worry about it. The anesthesia doesn't affect your voice, although some people get a temporary sore throat.

Sounds like: a. too much/ittle thyroid meds if you have a thyroid problem b. dehydration I would call the doc.

I wouldn't buy a dress now, because you never know how your inches are going to distribute--I think the gift certificate idea was good--it lets you get a gift now so to speak, but also be able to try on dresses when the time comes so you get the perfect dress. Also styles change--another reason to wait.

Supposedly gum gives you gas, or so they told me. I never chew gum so I don't know, actually.

You'll probably feel better if you call your insurance company and ask exactly what the criteria are for the sleeve to be covered. That way you're not up in the air. Good luck with everything.

So glad to hear your stall is over! Woo!

Great--glad you made it through!

I use fitday.com. It has a lot of neat features, like calculating how many calories you are burning per day.

Where are the carbs coming from? Can you cut them out? Maybe use Unjury protein chicken broth or add unflavored protein powder to your soups? (mix with warm water before adding, and don't boil). I hope this helps.

My puree stage allows refried beans, which sounds great, but all I can think of is carbs, carbs, carbs. Same with mashed potatoes and chili. I don't want to stall, but I am truly tired of full liquids and it's time to move on to purees. Should I avoid these carby, but "allowed" things? Did anyone stall at the puree stage from increased carbs?

I can see why so many surgeons say no carbonation. Lots of people have problems with gas and burping early on, so it seems like a bad idea to make it worse with a soda. Once you're all healed, 1-2 years out, the stomach does indeed stretch and gas would contribute to stretching. I'd rather err on the side of caution. It's kind of like smoking. Not everyone who smokes will get lung cancer, but I'd rather not take the chance. Same with using straws.

I'm only 2 weeks out and I already can walk without huffing and puffing--that's change enough to make me happy! But bonus, there's going to be more, like not having to ask for an airline seatbelt extender, and not worrying about if the furniture is sturdy enough to hold me. Plus the weight loss and disappearance of diabetes, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and asthma. I'm satisfied eating much less--lower grocery bills! I can't see a down side.

Glad to hear you are doing well!

If you need extra support via message or email, I'm available. I recently got sleeved, two weeks ago, and had a really good experience. Just message me and let me know what you need--also check out my blog--I wrote down my experience from Day One Pre-op, that might help.

My co-morbids were arthritis (knees); high triglycerides; high cholesterol; diabetes; elevated blood pressure; asthma (exercise-induced).