GEAUX SAINTS

Go to your profile at the top right. Then go to "my tickers". There's one for BMI, one for days to surgery and one for weight lost. Easy peezy!!!

I was sleeved 2/3. I have gone through several stalls since then, one lasting 3 weeks. OUCH!!! I get depressed every-so-often, as well. In fact, I told my husband that I guess I was done loosing! But then, the next day, I'll loose 3 lbs. It will work...MAKE it work for you. Good luck to you!!!

I was revised to a sleeve 2/3. I've lost 26lbs & have 20 more to go. I haven't been that low (goal of 136lbs) in about 30 years. I got down to 147 with the band (2002). I'm only loosing one pound a week now, but I'm happy with that. Couldn't have done it without help!!! Good luck to you! You're doing great!!!

I've had both. I puked my weight off with the band...NOT good! Then the band failed me. Five surgeries later and I have the sleeve. It's like eating normally but only less. You don't get that "stuck" feeling and no puking!!! I love it!!!

I would call your doc, to be on the safe side! It shouldn't be that uncomfortable, 10 days out. It might be something easy like scar tissue, but talking to him/her might ease your mind.

@@ckj - I was exhausted until a couple of weeks ago. Now, I only get tired if I have forgotten to eat! Oops!!!

@@rhondatk - This could be your gallbladder. It's very common to have problems with it after the sleeve. One of the symptoms is nausea. Call your doc.

When my son had his sleeve, three years ago, he had to set his alarm to remember to eat...seriously!!! I don't have to do that. I just have set a schedule for myself to eat.

Ok, so I'm 8 weeks out and all of a sudden everything tastes disgustingly salty. It started yesterday, and when I woke up this morning I could still taste it. It's completely overpowering! When I started eating meat again, spicy food made me cough...a lot! That was new! I used to love very spicy food. I cut the spices down to half as much as I use to eat...I was good with that. Then yesterday this salt thing started and that's all I can taste. Today I didn't use any salt or anything with salt in it. Still, the taste. UGH!!! Has anyone else ever had this problem?

I can't tolerate salt. I taste it all the time, even if I don't use it!

I can use pepper, just not Cajun or blackened seasoning. I live in metro New Orleans, so it's quite a problem for me. I've lived my entire adult life down here and I LOVE spicy food! I haven't used salt for 2 days, but I can still taste it. I've used black pepper, garlic & lemon juice on shrimp and fish. I haven't had chicken since this all started but when I do I'll use a pinch of spice and see if I can handle it. I do take a PPI and haven't had any acid problems since surgery! Thanks for the feedback! It really helps to know that I'm not the only one!!!

I was banded in 2002 and sleeved 8 weeks ago. It was no problem, even though I had a large amount of adhesions from multiple abdominal surgeries.

When I had to stop using the band, I gained 40 pounds in 4 years. That's when I decided on the sleeve. I can't help you with the other questions. I was private pay...sorry!!!

You look phenomenal! Congrats!!!

I was on a stall for about a month, going up and down 1 or 2 pounds. For that month that I was in stall hell, I ate from recipes found Pinterest on the sleeve recipe page. I'm almost 8 weeks out and I kinda went back to basics. I eat either a scrambled egg or cream of wheat for Breakfast, then for lunch & dinner, I rotate between chicken breast, fish, or canned tuna mixed with mustard, cooked in coconut oil spray. I also eat one Greek yogurt for dessert. As a result, I've lost a pound a day for three days. I can only eat 2.5 ozs. I tried 3, but I was too full. BTW, I started eating at 1 1/2 weeks out. I'm talking "meat", not mushy, strained, or pureed! REAL MEAT!!! I just ate tiny bites. So, I had the band for 8 years, until it failed me, and now, I'm "working" the sleeve. I'm not gonna loose sight again! I'm gonna work it and not let it work me. The band was so much easier..if I ate too much, I'd puke. This is so different, but so much more "normal", to me, anyway! God luck to all of you who are suffering with eating more. I would definitely consult my doctor if I were in your shoes!!!

My circumstances are a bit different. My husband's office is filled with catty women. He's the only man and the owner. I told very few people at the office about my surgery, after the fact. I'm sure everyone knows by now but I could care less. I did it for ME!!!! I know this doesn't help much if you don't want people to know! My son's boss/best friend had something done, but has never said anything to anyone, even though several in the office, including my son, have had the sleeve. Know that people are going to speculate even if you don't tell them!!! Hiatal hernia can only take you so far!!! Good luck, whatever you decide!

Mine told me around 600 was good for now.

1. I wasn't catheterized, but some are! 2. I put on my own PJ's as soon as I could I got to my room...pants and a t-shirt! 3. Some surgery centers allow people in recovery, some don't. Mine did! You can call your doctor's office and ask for his/her nurse or NP, or whatever. They might have to get back to you, but they will. I had tons of questions prior to surgery and probably bugged the crap out of them! They REALLY don't mind!

I started drinking coffee in the hospital, post-op. I hated the taste of it. It was so weird! I used to love the taste of it! Now, at 7+ weeks out, I only drink one cup a day, but I like the taste again! Good luck with those taste buds!!!

I loose my weight from my head, down. First my face, then my neck, etc...

Yep! They seems soooo real!!! I think it was anesthesia, as well!!! Only lasted about a week! No worries!!!