Lilee84

The simple answer is.. yup! The important thing to remember is that your stomach is still healing. Its still swollen and sensitive to being filled. Also, you should be sipping fluids regardless of how far out you are.

You're quite welcome!! The general consensus on caffeine restriction is that it can promote hunger and lead to over eating, and can also cause dehydration.

About 30% of sleevers will regain the weight. According to one surgeon (mine) those are the patients who don't follow the program, don't go to their checkups, and don't have a solid support system. I'd say everyone here should be pretty safe

The noisy tummy is totally normal - I think mine "talked" to me for a good 2-3 months post op and even now it talks to me occasionally, especially when I eat something it doesn't like. The always hungry issue you're having could be any number of things. It could be head hunger, acid reflux, or even thirst. I'd start by taking an antacid and drinking a glass of Water - if that doesn't take care of it the most likely culprit is head hunger. Hope that helps! I would definitely go back to your surgeon if you're having sleeve related issues. I know my surgeon's office is super busy as well, but if I call super early or email the nurse I usually get a faster response time, have you tried that? Your surgeon has been specifically trained to deal with any bariatric issues you may be having, and while I'm sure your PCP is great, they're not always aware of the minute details and intricacies of our new tummies.

Thanks for picking up my slack! Apparently VST has decided I no longer need to know when someone posts another question in this thread

Sorry to hear you're having so much difficulty! I hope things have improved since your post! Typically you should stick with bland foods for about 6 weeks out, or until you feel your sleeve can tolerate it. Essentially your stomach is like a baby's stomach: when they first start eating solid foods their little tummies can't tolerate spices so we give them plain meat, plain veggies, or mildly spiced foods until their stomach becomes more accustomed to solids. You slowly introduce more flavors and spices, and when you find something that doesn't agree with their tummy, you put it on the "not yet but soon" list. I know this isn't the list you were looking for, but hopefully by following the theory you should find some relief. And don't worry, you won't be eating this way forever - eventually your tummy will be able to tolerate most all the foods you used to enjoy, just in much smaller portions.

Well that's great that your surgeon had no restrictions! I know many who would kill to have such a lenient Dr. As stated in the disclaimer, this FAQ is in no way intended to undermine or replace the advice of your surgeon. It is merely for informational purposes and answers were compiled from multiple resources. That being said, isopure is pretty good! Tastes a bit like unsweetened kool aid! For those that can't tolerate their powder-based or rtd protein supplements, its a great alternative. Thanks for sharing!

I smell a muddy troll... No doctor in their right mind would sleeve someone with only 20# to lose, and at two weeks out your sleeve can barely tolerate water and protein shakes, let alone alcohol. If this is what you do for entertainment is start drama on a site intended to support those who need it I feel sorry for you.

Try calamine lotion or benadryl... Even oral benadryl applied topically should relieve the itch. Try not to apply it directly to your incisions but rather around them - you don't want to do anything that could risk infection.

Check with your surgeon or insurance company for their requirements. Most insurance companies require a six month physician monitored diet unless thre are other wweight related comorbidities

Sorry, I don't get on here much anymore so I never saw this question. Flax seed should be fine once you're back to a normal diet, but I'd avoid anything like it (including chia seeds) for a while after surgery until your staple line has a chance to heal. Check with your doc though, he/she may have a different opinon. You're quite welcome! "Onderland" is the magical place that only existed in fairytales pre-sleeve. It's that onderful amazing point at which the number on your scale starts with a "1" - hence the term "One-derland"

Pinterest.com - My user ID is LisaMW Here's a link to my Crock pot/Slow cooker board: http://pinterest.com/lisamw/crock-pot-slow-cooker-freezer-meals/ And the link to my Healthy Noms board: http://pinterest.com/lisamw/healthy-noms/

For those that are following, I posted a new video tonight... http://www.youtube.com/user/MiniBabe84/feed?feature=context-cha

Hey all! I know this is a hot topic for many, traveling with the sleeve and sticking with the program, so I just wanted to let you know I posted a new video to my vlog www.YouTube.com/Minibabe84 Enjoy!

You can try it, but dilute it first.. Not only is it entirely too sweet, it's also incredibly acidic and tough on the tummy...

That's actually a great idea! As a single mom I bank about 6K back on my taxes... I'm already sleeved, but I could use mine for plastics. Thanks!

I wasn't justifying being a "jerk" as you're justifying your behavior, I was simply pointing out the error in your statement. I apologized, if it wasn't to your liking I really don't give a fat rats a$$. I also don't care if you call me a jerk, because I don't know you and will never meet you so your opinion of me doesn't matter to me. So continue to call childish names all you want, my part of this conversation is over.

*ahem* I did apologize, thank you very much

I apologize if I did, I was just trying to provide some logic and point out a side of your logic that you may not have thought of.

Sooo by your logic, ice cream, beer, wine, other liquors and consumables of similar consistency and lack of nutritional value have no effect on our weight? I'm breakin' out tbe Ben and Jerrys! A slider is something that passes quickly through the stomach (notice I didn't say body) and basically goes straight to the intestine where it passes (slowly) through and is absorbed by the body.

A slider is a food that you can eat with no restriction...

A) Start taking a cranberry supplement. drink a gallon of Water a day, and c) tell your surgeon! They're going to insert a catheter and catheters can cause UTIs, but in your case you already have one so it can spread the UTI to your bladder/kidneys and speaking from experience, don't let it go! I had a UTI about a month ago and I let it go with just AZO and it turned into a HORRIBLE kidney infection - bad enough to the point where I was hyhaving to take percocet for the pain - NOT fun at all!)

Also, be car3ful scratching... You could create an infection.