mrscastillo

Good for you. You don't need her as a friend. Sounds like a b***h I would have slapped a few times lol

is your band tight? I just switched from band to sleeve.... My band was too tight, then my doctor loosened it and it ended up slipping..l
I only lost 40lbs with the band... I followed the diet to a T, no mess ups until AFTER my band slipped.... I just couldn't loose weight.... Then I gained 15 lbs back and decided on the sleeve....
I suggest just telling your doctor that you want the sleeve (if that's what you want)
OR Start with liquids for 2 days then move to Greek yogurt for breakfast, salad for lunch and a protein shake for dinner....
good luck sweetie

You can do it. My brothers sound,like your family lol...
I failed at the lapband AND the lapband failed me..... It slipped. My sleeve surgery is aug 21st. And you know what I keep saying?
"you can do this..... No one can bring me down.....don't listen to what he says.... Don't eat what they eat.....I DON'T WANT TO DIE BEFORE MY 40s!!!! "
I have an obese brother.....325lbs.... And all he tells me is that I can't do this.... People are afraid to try.....
You will be great.... As long as you follow the doctors instructions..... And in a few months if you have a bad day, just make the next one better......I always drink during eating.... But I know I can't anyone..... Go on YouTube and find videos of people who have had the sleeve....
Good luck with whatever decision you make.... I'm getting the sleeve because I need to loose weight and this tool will HELP us

I was reading your other post about gaining 4 lbs and just wanted to let you know your weight gain is almost surely caused by this time when you didnt intake protein. Your body goes into starvation mode and now that your eating mushys it is holding on to every calorie you eat! SO hopefully a little more time on the mushy stage will kick your body into weightloss mode Best of luck!

Maybe this will help you some. Especially page 7. http://www.northwestobesitysurgery.com/pdf/sleeve-gastrectomy-diet.pdf

http://xnet.kp.org/misg/bariatrics/after.html
scroll down for daily suggestion of meals and shopping lists

I can say that I am terrified of causing a problem post-op. The pre-op liquid diet is one that I do not truly believe is fully necessary, because I have seen so many variations, and even no diet required for some people. Today I had only 550 calories, though I got my protein in, and I thought I was going to pass out, so I had some food. I'm 6 days out and counting...so I hope I'm going to be ok. If they have to close me up, they have to close me up and I'll keep trying, but I doubt that will happen because 90% of the time or greater, I am on liquids.

your stomach went through some major trauma during surgery! it needs time to heal. A liquid diet is the best thing at this point. No stress on your new stomach and on your fragile staple line. It will be over before you know it.
When I got annoyed with my liquids I just thought about the damage I could cause to my sleeve if I don't follow the rules. Since no food is worth a leak, infection, and my life I held on until it was the proper time to progress to solid food.
The time will come. Be patient:)

I got sleeved on Aug 20 and believe me I feel your pain , but you have to be focused on the overall purpose of the surgery. If you want great results you have to follow the diet . Look online and search various post -op diets and get helpful tips on what you can and cannot do. Every doctor has his own diet. Good Luck !!

OHHHHHH never thought of tomato soup.

hey, you will lose more weight on that stage than any other. and since you just had surgery and you have now cut 85% of your stomach off, that's why you have to do liquids for 14 days we all have done it..... believe me, i so totally understand. but this too shall pass. hang in there!

Theyre making chicken mole and rice!!!! My favorite dish!!!! Damn you in-laws! lol

Good for you. You don't need her as a friend. Sounds like a b***h I would have slapped a few times lol

You cannot go wrong to walk. Like you, I'm itching to work out. I am going to gym today for the first time since surgery on 8/23. Now, in my head, I want to hit it hard.......................but I won't. One, I am not even one week post surgery. Two, I don't want to overdo it. Three, it takes baby steps. I know my enthusiasm is because I am excited and I know working out will aid in my weight loss efforts. This is a life long journey and I respect it. I am going to the gym but I am keeping it light for a while until I get full clearance from my doctor.
How AWESOME is it that I (probably you too) actually want to go to the gym?
On the road to success. Life is good!

Oh my gosh! That's crazy!

I'm glad I didnt' see mine, but I had a similar comment from my WLS. You're gonna love your new, tiny, sleeved tummy!

CONGRATS! Bet you're happy the hardest part is over? I was. Ice is great to (especially crused) and it helps stomach acid a lot...Good luck sweetie and stay away from hells kitchen for now lol the biggest loser is the best for motivation.

oh and like you, I have no pain either but I had serious nausea and had to stay an additional day in the hospital due to it. Got released last night...wearing a patch now...

WOW girl I am 4 days post op and I have to catch up to YOU eating wise! Today I had two sugar free popsickles; barely 6 ozs of water and barely 6ozs or protein sunkist mixed with water...currently working on some sugar free jello but I am constantly trying though! LOL Best wishes to you and keep in touch!

Good Luck ! Praying for a speedy recovery.

Best of luck to you!!!! See you on the Losers bench!

Best of luck and wishing you a speedy recovery!

Thinking of you! Praying for a swift and thorough recovery. Can't wait to hear how things go for you.

Best wishes and good luck for the journey.

Oh Good Luck and speedy recovery it's going to be amazing!
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