lisabug

Personally I would allow myself to have nuts, seeds and beans. In moderation of course. I find that the fat in nuts keeps my digestive system more regular. I think the benefits out weigh the carbs on this one.

Only you can make this decision. Don't let threats of other people make your decision. There is nothing easy about weight loss surgery. You still have to control what you chose to put in your mouth everytime you eat. Also you have tried at dieting and have like most of us have. If they are truly your friends they will support your decision to be healthy.

I got the unjury chocolate shakes. I like them. The unflavored can be mixed with almost anything. I didn't like the smell or texture. Also the broth can't be too hot because it can break down the protein from what I have read. You can order samples from unjury.

Tiffykins, What type of foods did you eat during the losing phase to keep your carbs around 30. I have been paying closer attention to the carbs and am shocked the number of carbs in most foods. Thanks Lisa

I remember that pain from my gallbladder surgery. I felt like I had whiplash. Then one morning I woke up and it was gone. Hang in there, it to will pass. No pun intended.

A lady that I work with that had the bypass done looks greyish and chalky. She is very pale skinned. She does not follow her diet. She does not take vitamins. She lives on twisslers and diet soda. Her hair is horrible too. She is sick all the time and a little mental too. Moral of the story is eat your protein and take your vitamins and not to be stupid.

I am taking off 2 weeks. I will come back to work with a restriction of not lifting more than 10-15lbs for 4-6 weeks post op. Some people feel up to going back to work after the first week but get tired easily. I would prepare to take off 2 weeks.

It is from the co2 that they use during surgery. The only thing that helps is walking. I went thru that after my gallbladder surgery. Adventually the body will absorb the gas. You should be feeling soon relief soon.

We have to wait longer because of the suture line in our stomach. Our stomach is healing early on. My diet is 1 week Clear Liquids with Protein shakes. Week 2 full liquid. 4 oz of Protein shakes 3 times a day. Add protein to cream of wheat, applesauce, yogurt w/o fruit or to cream Soup. The goal is 60 grams of protein and 64 oz of Water. My nut said hydration is the most important thing for the first few weeks. Each day try increasing your protein until you can hit goal. Week 3 and 4 pureed foods. Anything you can put in blender and make to a toothpaste consistency. At week 4 can also start some soft foods. Every dr is different, but this is an abbreviated version from my post op class

I am having my surgery 12/1/10 also. I start my pre op diet on 11/28. I was originally going to the seminar to get the band. My surgeon discussed the pro and cons of each of the surgeries. Once I saw the sleeve, I knew that was what I wanted. I researched everything I could find on vsg. So glad that I didn't get the band. My husband thinks I am insane. I have started buying things to take with me to the hospital. I have also bought a few different types of shakes that I like now. Hoping to still like after surgery. Hate the Vitamins. I feel like a little kid getting ready for Xmas morning.

He would have a permanent residence on the couch. It is the complete disrespect of you that infuriates me. Are you avoiding a confrontation with him? It would make me wonder what else he has said behind my back and to whom. I would let Tiffkins go ninja on his ass!!

My pcp wrote on his letterhead what my weight was march 08 and April 09. They just want something to show that all this weight didn't happen overnight. You should be fine.

As long as you have everything. They approve quickly. My company has a bariatric nurse that I had to talk to throughout the process. She works for Aetna and she called me 2 days after submission to tell me I was approved.

That is one of my fears. I read on here that the office called to schedule her for her lap band surgery. Everyone joked that she should write sleeve only on her stomach. When I called my surgeon's office to see if everything had been submitted (in Oct) and the operator said I see that you are a future lap band patient. I was miscoded in their system. The insurance coordinator had submitted for the sleeve. I double checked my approval to verify. I can't imagine being at the hospital and go through that. Have you been on a pre op diet for 2 weeks? As said before at least you figured it out before the surgery. Hope you get rescheduled soon.

I asked my nut about this. She said it was pretty common from the hormone changes, but returns back to normal. I think it may also be from eating sf stuff for so many weeks. I remember when I stopped drinking soda and tried it again after several months and it tasted nasty.

Which insurance company?

One of things I found out was that I could meet with the nutrionist when I go to my follow ups. No one had mentioned this until I went to see the nut for my pre op post op diet. Also find out about the vitamins they want you to take. B12 sublingual, nasal or shot. How much they want you to take. I didn't know that I needed calcium citrate supplements on top of the multi with iron and iron cannot be taken with calcium. Straw or no straw when drinking. Leak test before discharge. Some do some don't. I'm know there is a lot more others will add.

I felt the same way about my dad. I had no intention of telling him because I felt that he would never support this decision. I decided that I am 34 years old and do not need his approval. I decided this is my choice and that I was not ashamed of my decision. I felt like I was doing something wrong because I felt the need to hide from my choice. I decided to tell him over the phone before he comes to visit for the holidays. He was a little shocked at first. I explained why I was doing this and all the research I have done. By the end of the conversation he offered to pay my deductible and 20% that the insurance does not cover. I had planned on waiting until the beginning of next year so I could put it in health care spending account. Sometimes parents can surprise you.

Try using the Ada diet. Most diet programs are designed around it. I was doing 1500 cal a day and lost on average 10-15 lbs a month. You can google it. It is used for diabetics so it is structured so that you get the good carbs that your body needs.

I can't afford to lose Brest tissue. I think mine will indent if I do. Lol. I always say that they started growing in the 3rd grade and stopped in 4th grade.

I just ordered the book. Didn't know it existed. Thanks for the info.

As for the bypass question. The weight regain is from stretching out the opening from the stomach to the intestine. By doing this, they are able to consume more food because the food does not stay in their stomach. Vsg on the other hand is a normal functioning stomach, just much smaller. It is not the magic bullet though. You still have to control what foods you chose to eat. I can not tell you what is right for you, but I will tell you why I'm doing it. I don't have problems losing weight. I can't keep it off. I know this is my only option to have a chance of losing and keeping it off. I still have fears because I have failed at so many other things on the past. I loved weight watchers but I was hungry all the time. This will give me the ability to change my lifestyle and not feel miserable from hunger. Best of luck!!! Don't let fear make your decision for you.

I know that feeling. I had decided to wait until next year so I could put money in my health care spending account for my deductible and 20%. My dad told me to get it done now and he would give me the money. I was beyond excited. I am having surgery Dec 1. Today I feel a little panicky. Yesterday I was excited. The emotions change by the minute. Good luck and it's nice to have family that is supportive.

I had a 2 lb gain during my 3 month diet. I was approved without an issue. I lost first month, maintained second and gained 2 the last month. I was worried also, but 2-3 lbs is still considered maintained through Aetna. Not sure what company you are going through.

How many grams of protein are you getting? It looks like you are getting a lot of carbs too.