TheCurvyJones

My doc says as soon as you can comfortably. However... since surgery I can't perform oral. It makes me slime and then vomit. I don't really date so I don't particularly care but I suppose my partner might care if I ever attain one of those.

For a few weeks... months... food was of no interest to me. For many of us we don't really have an appetite. We eat because we need to eat or we will pass out. I'm not really all that excited about food lately. It's just... food. It could be that your stomach just doesn't like dairy. Nausea = rejection to me so I take it back a step. Nausea could also signal excess acid production, so try a PPI (Zantac, Nexium, etc) if you're not on one. Many of us go through these adjustment periods. Hang in there but make sure your team knows you're experiencing this.

I went to Mexico so I was traveling. When we finally settled in, I had some Soup and watched TV. Rather uneventful!

Many patients lose some hair but there are no bald WLS patients unless it's by choice. Hair loss happens to some, then it slows and stops and grows back. A protective style seems to help a lot, so you're not manipulating it a lot. Twists, braids, buns etc. Keep it moisturized!

Not everyone experiences GERD. Some have issues, some don't. I am 4 yrs out just about. I take Nexium as needed.

Prilosec did nothing for me. I take Nexium before I go to bed otherwise I have heartburn. You might have to try a few things before you find something that works but also don't be afraid to let your surgeon know. A few people have serious acid issues post surgery and your doc needs ti know. He might also be able to prescribe something stronger than over the counter meds.

I tried. I'm just too lazy for all of that. I bought mine. There's no way to avoid sugar when you're using fresh fruit in your shakes and smoothies. Count the carbs--most surgeons want us to keep them at 30 or below but it depends on your doc's plan. The only other reason I would also leave the fruit out is because our bodies sometimes have an issue processing high sugar. Milk too. It might be unpleasant....

It took me about six weeks to really get energy back and feel myself. Make sure you're staying hydrated-- it's more important than anything right now. If you're approved for Protein shakes, get them in. Your body is asking for nutrients and also for you to take it easy and be gentle on yourself. Sounds a bit like dehydration... keep up on your water!

Pretty early on... a few weeks out. It's actually pretty cool to feel it go down, all warm in the tummy. coffee was not prohibited on my surgeon's plan.

Two things- yes it will affect your loss. Your body will burn that alcohol before it burns anything else. THe people that I've seen going through regain MOSTLY have issues with alcohol. It's a lot of sugar and carbs, and even if you choose a lower carb option, choosing to drink less often will help in the long run, Secondly, transfer addiction is REAL. The number of patients I know that drink most nights or every weekend is HIGH. A gal I know had to have her lapband removed because she couldn't eat so she drank herself sick. Maintain control, don't let your drinking get to that point. Alcohol is not a coping mechanism. It's not an outlet. Use it sparingly. I would hold off on a lot of alcohol until you're MUCH further out, which is not advice anyone wants to hear but... yes it will affect your weight loss.

Yes, very. I wish surgeons told patients that the hydration goal is something to work up to and not something you'll be able to do right away. Keep a beverage near you and sip, sip, sip. Make it a point to drink more tomorrow than you did today, and more the next day and more the next day. It takes some effort to get in 64oz at first.

I feel like a patient every single day. I strive to never NOT feel like a patient. I've seen a lot of people move away from the community once they started to feel "normal" and eat normal... we aren't normal. You can't eat like Sister Skinny over there... it doesn't work like that for us. So, I make it a point to feel normal, to be thankful daily for this tool that keeps me on the straight and narrow. I have a LOT of restriction at 4 years out so if I even attempt to forget.......I get a good reminder about 4 bites in.

Amazing. Truly. I surpassed every goal I ever set for myself. The Sleeve is a game changer... best thing I ever did for myself. I keep taking care of it and she still works lke a charm. @@TheCurvyJones howdy back at ya!! Nice to see a "new", oldie in the neighborhood you reached goal losing 128 lbs!! terrific VETS come and go but the good ones always come back!! looking forward to your "words of wisdom" kathy Thanks for the warm welcome back!

So much going on, didn't know where to jump in but I remember I used to hang out in the Vet's forums so....howdy! How ya doin'?

Hmm. Can be high in sugar but natural Peanut Butter tends to be lower. It has Protein as well. I think the consideration is the delivery device.... can't eat crackers or celery or apples or bread, all stuff you eat peanut butter on. If you're just looking for the flavor you could try adding PB2 or some peanut butter into a shake. I drank peanut butter shakes like they were going out of style.. it's my fave flavor! As far as it being safe, I mean.... aside from the sugar content it's not a no, in my book. Could always call your surgeon's office and ask!

Also I agree with Alex that it will hurt like a mother effer at 9 weeks out. At 9 weeks I was just barely getting in solids... don't feel like you're the only person at the kid's table! Your progress goes as fast as it goes and while I think people should be open to seeing how their sleeves can handle certain things i also dont believe in pushing or testing the sleeve. The sleeve is your new boss. I call mine Jelly and she's a DIVA. Some days a sprite zero is gooood to me. Some days it makes me wanna hurl. Depends on the day.

I drink them. And sparkling Water. I didn't START drinking them until I was about 6ish months or so out, as the carbonation was a bit much for me. My surgeon advised drinking it out of a glass with a straw and LOTS OF ICE. Let the carbonation settle and the ice melt a little. Will be less of a shock on your sleeve. He has never seen carbonation cause any issues with a sleeve, however MOST sleeves don't like it, it's an irritant. Usually if I let the bubbles fizz out a bit I am fine. I'm also several years out. I still never finish a drink, though and going out, I made myself stop ordering them because I have to wait so long after eating that I never get to it. If I drink before I eat I am too full to eat. So I have them at home, with takeout and most times I don't finish it.

I agree with the gas diagnosis. It's hard, isn't it? When I thought I was taking small sips I wasn't!

Most cereals, hot or cold will be high in carbohydrates and made of wheat/contain starch. Very early on, I ate cream of wheat, because I wasn't counting carbs and I needed a few. At a few months out up to a year out, unless it's something that's on your surgeon's list of foods you should eat, I would (personally) avoid it. If your surgeon says it's no problem, I would ask him/your NUT for suggestions. All of them are going to be carb heavy. I at least try to look for some Protein and dietary Fiber. Study those labels and COUNT THE CARBS.

You can take all of that (check with your surgeon of course) but none of that is restricted for sleeve patients. This doc is helpful! https://www.slhn.org/docs/newsletter/bariatrics%20-%20coughcoldflu.pdf ETA- After the first few weeks, pills should not be a problem either, so long as they're not horse pill antibiotics. Even then you can cut them in half to make them easier to swallow.

I have one at work. It doesn't really get hot enough to set anything ablaze. You can also get the ones that turn off and on on their own. I can't deal without my space heater.... the air blows right over my head at work!

Dear gawd I am so tired of being cold. Taking down the suggestions!

BE.com has some real, in your face truths about bariatric surgery. I refer people to them A LOT.

I haven't been here in so long I don't know where to start, but I'm a GA sleever so I guess here is as good as anywhere! Just checking out Bariatric Pal after a long time away. I was sleeved in Dec 2012 in MX with Dr. Alvarez. Reached my goal in 18 months. Now sitting at around 35lbs under that goal. Maintaining my loss, feeling good except I really need to be more diligent on my Vitamins and Iron. Feeling very small... and still have lots of good restriction. WLS was the very best thing I could ever do for myself. So happy I did it.