MamaM

I was 186 day of surgery and 177 as of this AM, 4 weeks out. I've always been a slow loser and so I'm not too surprised tho part of me would like to see bigger -#s.
I don't know where I'll end up tho. Just want to lose. I figured I was stuck w/my ill-working, full of issues band so to be able to revise was a [pleasant] surprise for me. I'll take a pound a week if that's all I get.

Thank you all (: Devon: no. I didn't originally have a leak. I know quite a few people who have done the surgery and not one of them had any complications at all. Just lucky I am I guess. don't be worried, it's extremely rare (and not the surgeons fault, it wasn't there 3 weeks ago). Think of it this way, you know someone with a complication so youll be the other 99 that are ok lol

No, it was pain in my left side where they did the big incision and cut through the muscle. After getting ab additional medicine, I'm doing much better now. Thanks!

Last Saturday I attended a family funeral and saw my Aunt Cookie, whom I had not seen in a few years. We look very much alike, very similar faces, same height, similar builds when young. I actually look more like her than I do my mother (they are sisters). She is only about eight years older than I am.
I am on this forum so of course have gained a lot of weight, but am now losing it thanks to the sleeve. Aunt Cookie appeared to weigh about 300 to 325, a good 50 - 75 pounds heavier than I was when I had wls. The image of her at that weight was so shocking! And even more shocking, I got a glimpse of where I was headed had I not intervened with the sleeve!
Every day I am so grateful that this option is available to us, and that it has gone so well and so easily for me.

More good news!
My surgeon and specialist who found my tumor have decided that I can still get my SLEEVE! Thanks everyone. I meet with oncologist next week and also will be swallowing the camera pill! Praying my intestines are tumor free!!
Thanks sleevers!! Xoxoxo xox

Thanks for all the kind words. My abs hhrry like hell where he cut through the muscle.
Just.did.my.first. 2 laps in a row. Leak test went ok so now had first food. Definitely dont have much of an appetite.
Gas still hurts a bit feel better than yesterday though.
Wishing next week would hurry up and get here. Can't wait to get home and get clearance to go swimming, then I'm really gonna start rocking.

Awesome news, Elka! Thank you so much for posting and letting us know!

Christine
I asked my surgeon's coordinator who she knew of that understood my needs,I made an appointment with him, and it's been wonderful.
I really like him and his office staff!! I do miss my old Doc and his MA, but I had to do what is best for me. Maybe you can also ask your insurance company for a good referral?
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My Doctor of 13 years has told me for the past 13 years,Im not a fan of WLS. So this last time in July of 2011, I asked again..... Long story short, I have an awesome new Doctor who actually supported my choice, now Im 2 1/2 months post op and 48 pounds thinner!!
Don't take no for an answer and keep on until you get the support you need!!
Good Luck* fingers crossed for you*
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Patricks wife here he is still groggy from anethesia but asked me to post an update. He is doing well surgery went well and so far he has gotten out of bed and had a small glass of Water. Pain is managed and all is going well.
Elka

Thanks. The regimen the PA seems to be helping especially wearing a binder.< /p>

I love what Note2bear has stated. What a fine man you are! Keep it up! Your a keeper all right!

Here's a man chiming in...
I see a couple of issues here: 1. He didn't honor your request and betrayed your trust. He's your husband and should be your safe place, your confidante. 2. He stole your future moment of surprise and awe that we all are looking forward to as a benefit of our choice. Suggestion: have a conversation about who he wants to be for you. Is he your ally, forsaking all others, or is just the person you're married to at the moment? Hmmm.

When I go out for dinner with my husband, we order everything "to share" one starter, one main and sometimes one dessert ( which he finishes all by himself). That way, no one can tell that I hardly eat anything.

It gets better. Believe me.
I very much enjoy going out to eat with my family. I usually just ask for a "to go" box at the same time I order my food. When the food arrives, I put a lot of it (ok, most of it!) in the to-go box and eat the sleeve-sized portion on my plate. That way it doesn't look like I'm not eating (if you are self-conscous about that) because your plate is empty when the waiter comes around with the bill. Also, having the small portion on your plate ensure you won't overeat and get a sleeve-ache.
It takes time to adjust to the new way of doing things. You'll find little tricks that make you feel comfortable and confident when eating out at resturants. The great thing about the sleeve is that once you are fully healed, you can really eat anything with fear of dumping or food getting "stuck" (which happens with RNY and lap-band patients). I think most sleevers have a it a bit easier at resturants than folks with the RNY or bands.
You'll feel healthy normal soon... don't worry. Just be patient with yourself and you will find your own way.

You have exemplified my new favorite saying, "Just because you can do it, does not mean you should do it." You are going to need to change your mind and view of food. For that reason alone stay away from testing the waters. Follow the nutrition plan you were given.

Amy, how was your day, today? Are you feeling any better? Did you get ahold of someone who would help you?
Prayers that everything is getting better.

added you to the Updated June Compilation cajugirlbecky.
http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/42535-updated-new-june-sleeve-compilation/
I hope all the June 29th sleevers are doing well and good luck and best wishes to the last of our June Sleevers.
Tomorrow we welcome all to the Losers Bench!
June 30, 2012
lil lee -- Dr. Aceves in Mexicali
Mrslittle -- Dr. Alvarez

I want to be able to have just a bite of stuff. I don't want anything to be off limits. I truly enjoy food and want that to continue. I love to cook fresh, healthy stuff for my family. I'm not a baker and have never gone tooooo much for the sweet stuff. Unless it's ice cream. My problem is volume. I've always been a volume eater. I won't miss that at all!!!

Last night my husband Gordon & I were at dinner @Superior Steak House celebrating his birthday, (we both were "dressed up"). An old friend that we had not seen in a couple of years came by totally disregarding me and angrily told Gordon "Man, I didn't think you were the type to dump a perfectly good woman for this "younger cupcake" I really thought you & Linda were soul mates" He then looked at me and began to tell me how "wonderful" Gordon's Linda was , so I said thank you and told him next month we will be celebrating 31 years together and that's when he realized it was me! After the usual OMG you look fantastic, he left & Gordon and I continued our dinner but I do believe Gordon's smile was a little bit bigger I know mine was. I look in the mirror and am just now (11mths out Sleeve) seeing the new slimmer me that everyone around me has seen for months.
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Nothing bothers me. However, there are a lot of things.... Sweets really that aren't appealing to me. I find myself completely satisfied with one bite or a lick of a finger of whatever is tempting me.
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OH, yeah, I don't do well with hot dogs either, but no loss there. They're so bad for you and not all that good anyway. I forget about these things because I don't eat them, but I do remember having half a hot dog as a test or to taste and it was not pleasant. Healthy sausages are fine though. I can happily eat 3/4 of a grilled chicken sausage. When I say I've eaten fried foods it's more like 8 sweet potato fries or one piece of general Tso's chicken and all have been fine. I would be scared to eat a full blown fried meal. Partially becuase I'd have an axiety attack over the calories and fat and partially because I think it would make me ill, but I haven't tried. For me, I just love seafood and chicken so much that I don't feel deprived. I'd rather eat jerk grill shrimp than a hot dog any day.

I am also 3 months out. I have allowed myself to venture out and taste all sorts of things. What I cannot tolerate at this point is hot dogs. I've had bread, Pasta ,and rice I tend to stick to the Protein first rule, which does not allow me too much carbs. As far as sweets I have them every once in a while and I still love them, however everything is soo much more rich, so I can only tolerate a small portion. My sleeve is a blessing, it forces moderation on me.

I've had no nausea, and no vomiting. I've not developed any intolerances, tho milk tastes a little weird (but I wasn't a milk drinker before, so this isn't necessarily a sleeve thing). There are some foods I feel more than others, but I eat them just fine. My capacity remains around 2 - 3 oz. Some foods I can go with 4 (like sashimi) and some I can go with 1.
My NUT gave me 100 "play" calories in effort to break a stall that I couldn't get rid of, and just to up my overall calorie intake (on a good day I hit in the range of 700, I'm usually around 600, and she wants me 800 - 1000). I have tried fried foods - fried pickles - which is fine. I actually don't like fried foods, so they're not a temptation. I don't really like potatoes so things like french fries, potato chips... I can take or leave. I've also had fried shrimp, no problems.
My NUT gave me specific instructions to include breads/grains, so bread is not a no-no for me. I just - again - don't really care for it all that much. I've gone with a much healther cracker type product.

^^^This is totally me, and maybe why it has been so effortless. I do stay away from simple carbs, but I have tasted things. Many sweets are too sweet for me now, but I never had a love affair with them before. If the kids have dessert, I may have a taste. I have had some fried foods, but again, not a meals worth. The only thing that has bothered my stomach was lobster bisque. I had that early post op and I'm thinking it was probably the fat content. It's likely made with cream and it was just too rich so early post after being on such a strict diet for the prior month. Also, dense raw veggies like radishes and carrots sit like a lead weight.