ShannonH

I support you We're not obese for no reason, it's because we have made poor choices. Your sleeve is a tool, to restrict you from eating so much, not to help you make healthy choices. That is up to you on your own. How long ago were you sleeved? I was sleeved this March, and can't eat crackers, breads, rice, or pastas....it hurts. It is possible to stretch your sleeve, but don't freak out too much, you can still make this work. Try staying away from the "slider" foods, and see what happens.

No problem guys, good luck on your journey! Oh, one word of advice if you're a big baby when it comes to pain: Have your Dr. Here prescribe strong liquid pain meds to take with you. In my opinion they don't provide enough pain relief there, but I'm a big baby :-)

I had my surgery with Dr. Almanza on March 2, 2012....and would do it again in a heartbeat. He did a great job on me, and everyone I met while I was there (we still keep in touch). I'm down 65lbs as of today, and still going strong. Oh, and people keep mentioning not to use him because your surgery is in a surgery center, and not a hospital, and you stay in a recovery house afterwards, but I've had some pretty major surgeries here in Texas, in a surgery center, and they send me home the same day....at least you have caretakers at the recovery house. Don't rule out Dr. Almanza based on things people say...you never know if it's other coordinators just playing dirty. Good luck on your journey :-)

My BMI was 41.1 to begin with. It's been a challenge to lose the weight, but the sleeve is an amazing tool of you treat it right. I eat right, and exercise 4-5 days a week, and log all of my food into myfitnesspal...it really helps. Good luck with it all.

Great blog...I loved it!

I went to Mexico for my surgery on March 2, of this year. I had a wonderful experience and wouldn't have changed a thing about it. I'm down 57 lbs now! Anyway, Mexico was my only option because my insurance wouldn't cover it....even though my BMI was considered morbidly obese. Good luck, and do a little research....you never know :-)

I have been experiencing the same thing, I was sleeved March 2. Good to know I'm not alone.

I've had to go back to full liquids a few times. Last week a had a bad run in with 2 pieces if sushi, and was on brothers the next few weeks. Do what's comfortable to you. Listen to your body, it knows best. Good luck!

Well, I can't help you with what works on scars. I haven't thought about hiding mine, I wear them with pride, knowing I'm winning the battle of the bulge. I can however tell you that I tan once a week, and have been doing so, since about 4 weeks out, and it's just fine. Tanning may make your scars stand out more though, so be careful if you don't want your scars to be obvious. Good luck and best wishes!

I followed the same rules as Lissa, and was just fine.

I'm losing the exact same way. I wish I had advice, but I think it just has to catch up to the rest of our bodies.

Congratulations! Can't wait till I get there too! :-)

Thank goodness, I was seriously beginning to thInk I was doing this all wrong.

I can literally barely squeeze in 500 calories a day. How many should I be eating to obtain optimal weight loss? I work out every day...30 minutes of cardio, and an hour of strength training. I was sleeved March 2, and am 46 lbs down. Help!

Rizabonita, I sure am. I'm losing inches faster than lbs, but I'm almost 50lbs down now. I try to eat more, I just can't ...it hurts.

You're Lucky you can get all that in. At that stage, I could barely get 16oz of fluid a day, and almost dehydrated myself. I still only eat about 500 calories a dag, and was sleeved March 2. Good for you for getting in your protein...I don't get quite enough :-(

I love my sleeve too! I used to spend so much dining out, and now I don't even have the urge to do so. Saves me a ton of money!

Great, they're yours! Inbox me your info, and I'll try and send them out before I leave town Wednesday. :-)

They need to go. There may be a dress in there too. Sorry, no pants yet, due to the fact that my butt hasn't caught up to the rest of my body in losing the inches lol. So, now I'm getting skinny up top, with a big butt. I feel like Grimace....the purple McDonald's guy. Anyway, these are up for grabs, if you pay the flat rate shipping. :-)

Nancy, I'm now down 46.6 lbs! I never ever thought I would see the scale move in that direction! It's amazing! Excersizing and good eating habits get easier every day too :-)

I totally feel your pain! Thanks for the post, it was a great read!

Congrats you look amazing! I had my sleeve done on March 2, 2012, and am down 45lbs. I can't wait till I look like that! Yes, I workout

Great question, and an answer I loved to hear!

Call the drug company. For people who can't afford it, you can apply to get it free! I have psoriasis, and recently lost my insurance. I take Humira injections for it, and those are $4,800.00 for a one month supply. I called the mfg company, and now I'm getting them free. It's worth a shot!

That doesn't sound too good. You should definitely get checked out. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.