LibbyLou

I heard back in about 4 or 5 days. Not the fed. coverage. I have plan C. Good luck! I am so glad I did this.

Teally TMI...This post sounds like your husband hijacked your vertcal sleeve talk login! lol.

The sleeve is the first part of a duoedenal switch procedure, DS. You can actually have the sleeve and get the D/S later if you do not lose to your desired weight. (At least my surgeon does that) If I had opted for the DS he would have left a larger stomach because you can eat more due to the malabsorption factor and still lose quickly. For now the sleeve is working well. I am a type 2 diabetic who moved to regular insulin at the beginning of the pre op diet, I am still on it but my a1c went from 7.5 to 6 quickly. Anxious to see where it will be after 3 more months. Good luck in whatever you decide. I had dumping 'like' symptoms on one of the new injections...I never want to experience that again...

I love ceviche any way, but I love mine the best!

I was just telling hubby that now I can order all those 'fancy' dishes that only give you a tiny bit. I would never have considered that before, worrying it wouldn't be enough to satisfy me!

I had it before my surgery but had it done with the meds because I couldn't handle the treadmill. Had it before on the treadmill. Its doable. Wear comfortable shoes. Call the dr office and ask for specifics, that way YOU have less stress. It will be worth it! Good luck.

I am eating salad at 5 weeks out. Any cooked vegs ok, too. No problems, just chew thoroughly and get in your protein first...I do notice I get hungry quicker when I eat salad. Subway has a double chicken chopped salad where they shred your greens for you. Really good but it is at least 4 servings!

I choose the MM/light in Cafe Latte...also nice 'in' your cooled morning coffee!

I think stalls and small gains are to be expected but that seems like alot of bread (carbs)...they make you hungrier, too. I am 5 weeks out and haven't eaten bread at all...maybe six crackers total. Make sure you are getting in your fluids. No matter, you are going to lose! Don't give up and don't give in! Good luck!

My sugars haven't leveled out either. Almost 5 weeks out. But they are better and better and I am going to have to cut back on the units because I as 79 this a.m.. I heard with vsg it can take a couple of months. With bypass nothing is absorbed so your blood sugar goes down immediately. WE WILL GET THERE. Don't give up and push the protein! Good luck!

You are beginning the journey to a new way of life! Enjoy the process. Prayers!

Good for you. Please do this for you. Unfortunately some people do not have compassion for others and cannot understand what it is like to be overweight. I too, have been overweight my entire life. It has been a factor in everything I have ever done since I was about 6 years old... I am ecstatic with a 33 lb loss and anxious for more to leave! Come here for support. WE get ya'

My beautiful daughter had surgery a year ago. She is very near goal and looks great. She had a rocky start (gall bladder) but when she got over that she worked her sleeve and she did awesome. When I told my husband I had an appt with her dr. He was accepting. Now that I have lost 33 lbs, he is a little excited with me to see the changes. He would love me at whatever weight, but it is nice to know he sees that I have a tool to help me do something I have wanted for so long. He was a little freaked out after my surgery but my daughter was there with him and she knew what to expect. I had an easy time of it and he walked the halls with me faithfully! He does however eat whatever he wants and whenever he wants and it is up to me to keep myself in check.

Listen to the 'rumbly', wise words!

My hubby loves me no matter what, he has always told me 'if you have a problem with your weight, its your problem, it not a problem to me' but as I get older I need to be more fit to keep up with our 7 year old grandson who we are raising! Next year, the fair and the rides! and swimming! But yes, he did make my day...