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I won't get my surgeon's "ok" to try and get pregnant for another year and a half but things are hard to find around here, I'm curious, and plan on having at least 3 months worth of prenatal Vitamins and folic acid in my system. What vitamins did you take during pregnancy? Were you allowed vitamins/folic acid supplements that weren't chewable? I can't imagine having morning sickness and having to choke down some disgusting chewables :/ Like I said, I have PLENTY of time to learn and prepare. My fiancé and I were talking about children tonight and I just added an adorable sock monkey to my baby hopechest. Just curious what knowledge you sleeved mommies have to share Thanks, ladies!

That's the day I'm waiting for! Hopefully we'll get there before we know it!

No problem!

Very similar. I actually prefer them because they're not quite as sugary sweet and don't leave the same taste on my tongue the BA do. I mostly went their because they're cheaper in the long run. About the same price per bag that lasts twice as long. They have chocolate, too. Now if they would just make lemon, I'd be one happy camper

My doctor also said gummies work temporarily but they haven't worked very long for any of his patients. Also, I started the BA calcium chews and my doctor pointed me to GNC. They have Carmel's chews that are 1000 mg. so I only have to chew half as much! Worth looking into

Thanks darlin'!

Chapstick and gas-x strips!

Haha I looked for so many recipes before purée stage, and used a few, but trust me: EVERYTHING tastes amazing when you can have food again And keep in mind: puréed food looks a but like cat vomit. Don't focus on the appearance. Just enjoy I managed to get the most use out of puréed egg salad and chicken salad. High in Protein, and aside from the texture, pretty close to "normal" food

The sleeve won't work for some. Those people don't follow rules. They don't get their protein, fluids, and don't exercise! Don't worry much about the scale. I'm a slow loser but that's better than a gainer! Just keep doing what you're supposed to be and you'll be fine. Just remember how long it took to gain so much weight!

It has been months since my leak but I randomly woke up thinking about my NG tube. They had oxygen in my nose at the same time! How huge does my nostril get?! I still get some blood from that nostril and it's very sensitive to cold air or wind gusts but thought I'd post a place for people to vent about their devil tube

Exercise is VERY important to keep the flabby skin at bay. Tone tone tone!

It's awful! I catch myself telling my fiancé to slow down every time he eats! He's good with proportions but the speed...yikes! And what really irks me is seeing parents put way too much food on their children's plates and tell them they have to eat it all. The "clean plate" theory works for me if you dish out normal portions, but that's how I ended up with such a weight problem! It hurts me to see kids being taught the wrong way to eat.

I really can't emphasize 2 things enough. 1.) The more popular the sleeve becomes, the more people will rush into it and regret it because they weren't really ready for the lifelong commitment. 2.) Low energy SUCKS! And in the first month or two you are hyper aware of it but you get used to it and when you're not paying attention you'll randomly realize "holy crap I haven't done this since before surgery!" If you float around this site you'll see tons of people with more energy a few months post-op than they've had in years. Hang tight fresh sleevers, take your supplements, get in your Protein and Water, keep exercising, and before you know it everything is second nature and you'll e well on your way to a healthier, smaller you!

My sleeve was November 19 it 20...I can't really remember. But I wasn't out of the hospital until early January so that's when I count from. I actually GAINED weight the month I was in the hospital and couldn't eat or drink. TPN's a mother haha

So much of the skin has to do with genetics, weight history, etc. it's very hard to predict! I'm only down 50ish lbs and my arms are wobbly :/ I've tried dry brushing, I exercise, and all the junk that's recommended. Plastics may be in my future but the loose skin is worth the new level of good health I haven't, however, tried taking collagen supplements. This thought came to me when driving to the dentist earlier. I have no idea if it would help, but worth looking into

Don't worry, EVERYONE goes through this. I'm a slow loser and had a leak. Talk about regret. But it's normal. And so are stalls. Just keep doing what you're doing and in a few weeks start exercising! It's all about the new lifestyle, if you don't commit to healthier choices, your commitment to surgery won't be worth it. But to be getting so much protein and by keeping on keepin' on, you're headed for success! I felt like I'd never get my energy back but when I least expected it I was back to almost normal

I'm not quite six months out and can eat a little bit of anything with no problem. I will tell you I'm not as disappointed with myself as I was in the beginning but I HATE eating around people because the amount of food they ingest, the unhealthy choices, and the speed at which they shovel it in their mouths disgusts me and I'm sickened by the fact I used to do that. :/

My mom's a teacher and had her surgery over winter break and went back with no problems

She actually didn't specify. Something with the natural oils in the seed I'm guessing. I know it certainly does keep me regular (almost daily bm) and its much healthier in the long run than prolonged use of chemical softeners. I'm not by any means one who eats "clean." But I read up on flax seed and figured why not the healthier alternative?

I wouldn't because your body can get too used to it. And once you stop talk about constipation. A fiber supplement may help. I still swear by flax seed so many health benefits

I saw this in two forums so thought I'd say something I had a pre-op diet but some on here had diets MUCH stricter than mine. There are even some who had no diet at all. Those cases make me raise my eyebrow. Not for the patients but the doctor. The low sodium diet most patients are on is to shrink the liver. If the liver is too fatty during a laparoscopic procedure there's a chance they may have to do the old school big incision. Even if you're not on a pre op diet I recommend watching what you eat and the sodium in it. It's also a good time to start practicing! Chewing 20+ times with each bite, eating without drinking, and waiting between each bite

I had to have extensive weight records, too. I went to my PCP and what we did was send my highest weight of the year for the last five years. (maybe 7, I don't remember) good luck! If you really need this you'll find a way to make it happen.