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Hey you look great!!! Keep up the good work

Most docs, mine included would like you to stay off alcohol for at least 6 months. My NUT said it would be "OK" after 3 months. The things you have to be careful of is one the behavior changes...getting the "munchies" and remember that alcohol flushes not only the Water from your system but also the B12 so moderation is the key. My NUT reminded me that spirits (vodka, whiskey ect) do not have carbs its the stuff we mix with them..but stuff like beer, liqueors and stuff are loaded. Also alcohol is wasted calories..like a 4 oz glass of wine has 100 empty calories. Good Luck

First there are no dumb questions..here or at doctor's office. Ask what their follow up procedures are? Do they have a nutritionist on sight? What about after hour problems, do they have someone on call? What exactly will insurance cover? Get a time frame. The most important piece of advice I got from them was to take an active part in getting every thing they need. My doctor required the last two years of medical records. If you let them do it and don't follow up it will take longer. Keep on top of things. Do your research on line. My surgeon has a posting on utube showing the surgery. Go to Dr. Trace Curry on Utube and look at it (it is graphic as it shows the entire surgery). Good Luck

usually only 7-10 days. Then they usually move to puree for 3 weeks. Very important to keep your Protein and fluids up. I know it will be difficult, but very important. Good Luck

yes it can cause air if you are not careful. The biggest reason is that they don't want you to drink to much at one time. It's easier to control to sip than a straw. If you are careful it isn't a problem, but if you slip up it can be painful. Good Luck

my surgeon and I have heard many others do to, make you sign a release that if they can't do surgery lapo then they will do it the old fashion way and open you up. It does suck, but in the whole scheme of things it's only 2 weeks prior and 1 week after. Hang in there...Good Luck

You look terrific... absolutely amazing transformation. Keep up the good work!!!

be careful with the "juicing". I take it you mean fruit juices. Those are very high in carbs. An 8oz glass of OJ has like 28 carbs. The reason for the chewable vitamins is that are stomachs dont produce a lot of acids and can't break down Vitamins and minerals like other peoples. That is why our diets are set up like they are. Like butter said it's very important to keep your Fluid intake (water) up. the alcohol flushes Water out so minimize that and drink 48-60 oz water

you should have been taking B12 since you were one month. I go with injections once a month. My Doctor said that it is the most effective. You should also be on a multi Vitamin, Iron, Calcium and Vitamin D supplements. If not you definitely need to start. You can't just take any Vitamins they have to be chewables. Our stomaches cannot absorb the regular tablets and the iron and calcium need to be taken 2 hours apart. Good Luck

try gasxstrips for the gas pain. Also how much are you walking? You need to walk at least 3-4 times a day to keep things moving. The walking helps you get the gas moving to get it out, keeps you from developing bllod clots in your legs and from getting constipated. Also make sure you are getting your 48-64 oz of liquids in. If you have pain at an incession site make sure it's not infected..red, swollen or hot to the touch. If it is call Doctor. I developed two himotomams (sp?) where two sites were a little swollen and sore. The Doc told me it was the blood pooled the the muscle tissue and would just take a little longer to go away. If you have any doubts call the Doc for peace of mind if nothing else.. Good Luck and keep us posted

I agree with both above. I didn't ween off caffeine, and boy did i pay for it. It was the worst headache I ever had. DO NOT GO cold turkey. Also the better shape you are in going into surgery the better and quicker recovery time. After surgery you will need to walk, walk , walk this helps in a number of ways..1 you need to get all the gas out of your system that they pump in there to work so the more you more the quicker it comes out..2nd youo need to move so that you don't develop blood clots in your legs and 3rd you need to move so that you don't get constipated. So the more you can walk prior to surgery the easier it will be to do after surgery. Good Luck

Where as everyone been? How is everyone doing? I am down to 239 from a start of 296. Kinda hit a wall this month..damn holidays. Hope everyone is doing well and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

I loved the Unjury chocolate. Also my doctor also sells flavored Protein Water. Unjury also makes an unflavored protein that you can put in juice or crystal lite. They also make a darn good chicken broth. Remember all this stuff isn't going to taste like cake and ice cream.

people handle it differently. Liquids pass right thru the stomach with very little hold time. Once you get to puree and soft you will realize how little you can eat. as they just because you can doesn't mean you should..probably why most of us are the way we are.

You look great. Keep up the good work

I was sleeved on 9/24 and am down 54 lbs. I have been stalled for a couple of weeks. Make sure you are exercising, walking/running working the major muscle groups. And of course eating properly..80 grams proetein and no more than 40 carbs..Good Luck

I had the same thing. I developed a small himatoma (sp?), the blood gathers in the muscle tissue. It was a hard spot and sore. The doctor looked, said it wasn't infected and just told me that it was going to take a little longer to heal. Good Luck

First thank goodness you are ok...Don't beat upself up over it. We have all had temptations and fell off the wagon. Brush yourself off..look yourself in the mirror and think how far you have come. The beast won one little battle, but YOU are winning the war. Jump back on the wagon and enjoy the ride. Good Luck

Oh yes, when you go to puree and especially soft foods you will realize how small your stomach is. That is why they don't want you to fill it up before or to push your food through after eating. no drinking 1/2 hr before or 1/2 after. The 64oz daily includes any shakes, Soups or Protein drinks you have, it's 64oz of liquid a day.

ditto for the above. Most malls already have it measured, but walk until you are tired stop and then do some more. Before you know it a mile will be nothing. have you had surgery yet? If so how far out are you? I was walking a mile by week 4 and the doctor said I was right on course. Exercise is something that most of us lacked. As they say if you don't work up a good sweat it isn't a work out. Good Luck

Amazing..you look fantastic.

My NUT told me that if I could get into a blender and puree it I could eat it. I asked about a hamburger, she said sure, but it kinda takes the fun out of it when its pureed, ,LOL. But really anything you can put in a blender. I bought a magic bullet and it was and still is (2 1/2 months out) a lifesaver. Just be careful of the carb intake such as mashed potatoes or apple sauce..lots of carbs. Good Luck.

My surgeon wouldn't let me go home until I was able to walk around in recovery room. Then stressed to walk around once I got home. So the day after surgery I was up walking around the house every couple of hours and by day two I was walking to the mailbox and back and by day 5 was walking 3-4 houses down. It really helps with the gas pains and to get your bowels moving again. Also you don't want to develop bllod clots in your legs which can go to your lungs, heart. Plus it makes you feel a lot better to get up and move instead of sitting/lying around. Good Luck and keep us post after surgery. See ya on the losers side.

Protein and fluids are tremendously important. Because our stomachs are so small it is easy to become dehydraded. That puts your body into shut down mode. I know its tough but keep working at it. Good Luck

Moon, sorry to hear about your troubles. The one thing that I have heard is that if you are not getting enough Protein then one of the side effects is Hair loss. The other is weight gain. If you are not eating enough protein, then you must be eating too many carbs which leads to the weight gain. The pre-op diet with very high protein and very low carbs along with getting plenty of exercise should kick everything back in. Get back on your Vitamins too, the B12, Calcium and Iron are very important. The B12 does help in the weight loss. Don't forget the 64oz of liquids a day. Good Luck and keep us posted.