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Relax, calm down, breath deeply...This too will pass... Your body is a magnificent machine and it will stop you from losing when it feels threatened..That is normal..It will store fat in tissue until it decides you are not starving it and then it will release it again.... Keep doing what you are doing..Do not cut calories and Protein. Keep the Water going..sip sip sip..... 2 months and you have lost 30 lbs a months and you are freaking out!!!!!!! Come on when have you ever done that before.....You should be ecstatic at the very least!!!!!!!!!!

Yup..Classic symptoms of dumping! Not fun eh....

It is not really what you want that is the issue here..It is what is best for you..Your health and well being....Many are successful with any of the WLS options. I chose the sleeve because of nutrients being absorbed a little in the stomach as well as both intestines.....I had also hoped that the feeling of hunger would go away and it have a lot...But not all! I chose the sleeve because it was permanent and I could not go back to where I was before unless I really worked at it.. Comparison of Bariatric Surgical ProceduresThe following information provides an overview of the differences between surgical weight loss options. Only you and your doctor can evaluate the benefits and risks of weight loss surgery and decide if it is an appropriate treatment option for you. GASTRIC BAND (REALIZE® Band*) GASTRIC BYPASS SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY Procedure Description The REALIZE® Band* wraps around the upper part of the stomach, dividing the stomach into a small upper pouch that holds about ½ cup of food and a larger lower stomach. The degree of band tightness affects how much food you can eat and the length of time it takes for food to leave the stomach pouch. In this procedure, the surgeon creates a small stomach pouch and attaches a section of the small intestine directly to the pouch. This allows food to bypass a portion of the small intestine. During the sleeve gastrectomy procedure, a thin vertical sleeve of stomach is created using a stapling device. The sleeve is about the size of a banana, The rest of the stomach is removed. How it works to help you lose weight By creating a smaller stomach pouch, the REALIZE Band* limits the amount of food that can be eaten at one time, so you feel full sooner and stay full longer. As you eat less food, your body will stop storing excess calories and start using its fat energy supply. By creating a smaller stomach pouch, a gastric bypass limits the amount of food that can be eaten at one time, so you feel full sooner and stay full longer. By bypassing a portion of the small intestine, your body also absorbs fewer calories. As you eat less, your body will stop storing excess calories and start using its fat supply for energy. By creating a smaller stomach pouch, a sleeve gastrectomy limits the amount of food that can be eaten at one time, so you feel full sooner and stay full longer. As you eat less food, your body will stop storing excess calories and start using its fat supply for energy. How it affects digestion Does not significantly affect normal digestion and absorption. Food passes through the digestive tract in the usual order, allowing it to be fully absorbed in the body. Reduces the amount of calories (in the form of nutrients) that are absorbed. Does not significantly affect normal digestion and absorption. Food passes through the digestive tract in the usual order, allowing it to be fully absorbed in the body. Total excess body weight lost 41%10 62%18 66%20 Health Benefits shown in Clinical Trials GASTRIC BAND†† GASTRIC BYPASS SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY Type 2 diabetes 20-59% controlled 11,12,32,33,† 60-84% controlled 8,11,12,17,32,34,35,† 45-58% controlled 8,11,23,24,† High blood pressure 42% resolved13 66% resolved19 50% resolved23 High cholesterol 71% resolved13 94% resolved11 77% resolved25 Obstructive sleep apnea 45% resolved12 76% resolved12 60% resolved23 Average surgery time 1 to 2.5 hours12 2 to 3.7 hours12 1.5 to 3.5 hours22 Length of hospital stay 1 to 3 days12 2 to 8 days12 2 to 12 days22 †Diabetes controlled in patients without medication. Control of diabetes is defined as HbA1c ≤ 7.0%. ††Data includes results from patients who have had either REALIZE Band surgery or LAP-BAND®surgery. *Product is labeled as the Ethicon Endo-Surgery® Curved Adjustable Gastric Band

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Wow...You'd think they passed away or something....they are busy for now..Hold on folks and I am sure they will all be back and telling us all their wisdom in no time......They all feel a responsibility to this forum I am sure...... Relax, breath deeply and the time will fly by..Meanwhile do your part to help encourage those on here that need you too....

wow..You have been through some terrible stuff and ongoing is not good.....sorry for all your troubles!!!!!! I too had a leak and complications and for over a year now have been struggling with the complications of the sleeve...I have a category 5 bed sore on my tail bone and it hurts constantly..I use a doughnut to sit on and not the kind you eat..LOL The reason I am telling you this is because it does get better over time...I was so sick and almost died...But I am here and the weight is coming off....Our bodies control the situation and will shut down under stress......Then when things are more to your systems liking..it will start again... I was my surgeons first severe complication as well. He had done over 500 WLS..But he was a trooper and looked out for me and after me until all was taken care of....Find a team like that...You need that support... But attitude is all about it..Stay positive..it will have a good effect on your body.....It will be better soon no matter what you all chose to do...k

i actually don't have a stent. if it doesn't heal by nj tube, stent or surgery would be the next step. i'm kinda interested in the clamps, not sure if he would do it, i would have to probably be sent to a specialist in canada. No! So the next step would be a stent. Trust me they would not have to send you to Canada for that..They are well equipped in US for that..... LoL @ our miscommunications. I am in Canada, I guess it's not obvious by my stats. I'd stay in our health care system. Oh sorry..lol..Maybe I didn't look close enough......your in good hands then.....keep us posted ok.....

oh I work out all the time! I'm 22 and still into sports and all that good stuff! Crafting just makes me extremely happy haha Well you got it then kid!!!!!!!!!!! Excellent!!!!!

I have tubs and tubs of yearn left over from my can't walk days...Yikes.... have no idea what to do with all of it.....My daughter thinks she does though....

RJ you hubby is amazing, you should marry that guy!! That's what my father said 7 years ago...I was already married for 29 to him..of course he had a brain tumor and had no idea that he said that...We did chuckle to ourselves when he said it though!!!!!!!!

Well we all have to start somewhere eh...lol

if you felt fabulous did you lift something over 10 lbs?...Did you reach for something that was too far away from you?...Did you do too much because you feel good? The left side is still tender and still healing from the surgery...You have to do things but be careful not to push it to hard....You went through major surgery and it will take some time for it to heal... If none of this is the case..Check for a fever and fullness..If you do have a fever get to the ER..K...

I find i am more concerned about food then I used to be..I look for really good recipes that are high in Protein....But tastes good to..I have also been trying new foods that I have never eaten before..it is fun for me for some reason...........

Try a hobby that gets you moving too....if you can..I now love to walk......Hoping for bigger things in the Spring..

Some people volunteer somewhere like the hospital..Some people train for marathons...Some people think about the things they gave up because of the weight or because they raised children or got to busy...Reopen your mind to the things you used to like to do and revisit them..See if you like them again.... Enjoy your new freedom from less weight and live life.......You might not find your thing just now but it is out there waiting for you....Sounds like a fairy tale but this part of your journey is the first part...It gets even better!!!!!!!!!!

Nope your not depressed at all...You are on a journey to improve your life and you are doing it...you finding other things to do besides eat is a big step forward.............Your kicking it!!!!!!!! You really are....

I agree..not using the word only lost............take 5 lbs of butter out of your frig if you have them and place them on the table in front of you...Now pick them up...I lb is a lot..5 is incredible...... Won't be long and there will be 20 lbs of butter on your table....It can really bring the amount to home when you look at a lb of butter and hold it......

A nutty sparkling princess...you mean...lol

When I look at what I used to eat before..........oh my............I know I could never eat that much again....So i am just doing my journey and letting the sleeve do its..... It does have to do with your length of sleeve and height and the cut your surgeon made.....Just make sure that the dense Protein goes in first...K

Your body is already detoxing from refined sugar...What is chocolate except, cocoa Beans, oil and sugar...So it is going through withdrawal... Hold on it will get better after a few more days...K

My surgeon is a Dr. who had performed 500 WLS operations up to that point....I was the only patient he had that went this bad....He was horrified by what had happened and worked his tail off to try to help me live and be here today....I owe my life to him and his team I really do!!!!!!!! If they had not been so dedicated I might not have made it....That's how i see it now..and even then......

If you can swallow it without pain then you can drink faster then you used to...I almost drink like I used to except I hold less Water in my mouth at a time... some people will always sip, sip and sip...Me nope I can drink it down fairly fast now!

Well it is a work in progress lets just say that...over a year later still struggling with the complications of the WLS...: )

Private message them and ask...Tell them that you are wondering..They will probably reply...k

He actually told me the other day that he cannot put into words how he feels about all the changes....His face just goes red and he kinda studders.....LOL He just keep asking me when we are going to start to relax a little...see he is having trouble keeping up with me....