GEAUX SAINTS

I was 4 1/2 weeks out when a realized I wasn't exhausted anymore! Thank God I don't work outside the house!!! Good luck to you!!!

I have heard that clothing manufacturers/designers have changed sizes to make people feel better about themselves, probably because happy people buy more. When I lost my weight with the lap-band I was 145lbs and in a size 4, and they were getting loose. I NEVER wore a size that small, even in high school and I weighed 107 when I graduated. After college I was 117 and in a size 6. Don't know if this real, but it sounds good to me! What's your opinion?

My son had to set an alarm to remember to eat, me, not so much!!! But he was just a sleeve and I'm a revision...there is a difference!!!

I was told "no NSAIDs", as well...ever!!!

Have your doctor check your gallbladder. Nausea is one of the symptoms of gallbladder disease and it is quite common after SWL, as are gallstones.

I can't help you with the diabetes, but I sure have a suggestion for the drink. I add Mango Peach MIO to my Water. I end up drinking about 100oz of it a day. I love the stuff!!! My husband & I drank them prior to my surgery, but he likes the Fruit Punch flavor. You can also drink Crystal Light or things like that. Good luck with your diabetes. Hopefully, it will resolve itself with weight loss!!!

I'm so proud of your strength!!!

Ninja

My doc is a friend of the family. He told my son, who also had the sleeve, and I to progress at our own speed. I had a folder full of recommendations but started eating chicken and other solids at around 3 weeks. My son started at 5 days. He's 3 years out now and has lost 110 lbs and is maintaining. My doc told me yesterday that I'm above average for a revision patient's weight loss and doing great! I not saying that what we did is for everyone, but it was for us. Good luck to you!

I'm a very difficult stick, as well. I've woken up after surgery with central lines in my neck. I'm so over it, though. It's just my fact of life. Ask them if they have a Doppler. If not, ask for their most experienced person. It's your right! Ask for the anesthesiologist. He/she is probably your best bet. Good luck to you! But don't make yourself sick over it...it's your fact of life, as well!

@@ProjectMe - I'm so glad you said that about shrinking. I've been on the 3 week stall for 3 weeks, but I AM "shrinking"!!! I think I just might stop worrying! Thanks again!

I've found in my weight loss process(es), that I stall at a weigh that I've stayed at for a while. In other words if you were at 200 lbs for a while, when you get back down there, you might stall. I hope this makes sense.

Thanks you guys! Oh, I went on Pinterest and pinned a bunch of recipes. Bought the ingredients today and will try them this weekend. I can't wait to try the stuffed spaghetti squash.

HELP!!!! I'm asking for help here because I don't want to get sick of the same food, over & over again! I would love to hear from people who have already started eating solids & also from those how are in the same place I am. I've eaten fish and chicken, but it's kinda getting old! I mean they taste good, spices and all, but I'm kinda of over it!! I need some, actual, recipes!!!

I use coconut oil spray a non-stick pan!

@@KS123 - I was 46 when I got my lap-band and 58 when I revised to the sleeve. You are, definitely, not alone. In fact, you're practically a youngster! I'm now 59!

The "dreaded 3 week stall"! Mine lasted 2 1/2 weeks. Not everyone is the same, though.

My son is 3 years out and he can drink soda and beer! I'm not saying it's a good idea, but he can, without trouble!!! Oh, and he's maintaining his goal and looks fabulous!

I just finished ordering the powders unjury starter pack! Oh God, I hope this works!!! My Protein was fine, before surgery. After, it nauseated me...badly!!! Now, I gag when I think about it & I can smell it everywhere!!!

Mine lasted about a week, then got much better. I don't even think about it now. Everyone's different though!!! Good luck & feel better!!!

That's weird! My bariatric surgeon's is ALWAYS higher. I go see him Thursday and I hope I'm not disappointed! I know this didn't help, but I needed to vent on the subject! Sorry!

I do my protein shake and vitamins right before I go to bed. This worked for me.

My "dreaded 2 week stall" lasted 2 1/2 weeks. It's a common problem. Your body thinks you're starving it and holds on to as much as it can. IT WILL END!!! But it is kind of discouraging, but try not to let it get you down. This too, shall pass!!!

You go girl!!!

I didn't have a drain. I guess some doctors don't put one in, or it depend on the patient!