ASKSARAH - Sleeve

Its so much fun when you put the work in and the results show! Keep it up! You look Fab!

I as well made the best decision ever! I am here a size 8 I entered his hospital a size 24 and miserable on 2/1/13. I have 35 more lbs to goal.

I am 7 months out and yes you do eventually feel normal. I wasn't really obsessed with all the things I "had" to do. I just listened to my body and started to live my new life. Its pretty easy. The surgery is pretty easy, the lifestyle is pretty easy and you just learn to behave thin. I do not drink Water because my body will not tolerate it, so I drink other fluids, I just kinda look back over my day and say ok I have had tea, coffee, 3 Gatorade's and OJ, and I know I need to add one more drink. I never get obsessed. When I eat I mentally know what has Protein and what does not and try to eat things that have protein over things that have none. As long as I am constantly eating I am good and continue to lose weight. I know almonds and cheese and yogurts are my go to foods, so don;t obsess about getting 60 g of protein. If you like to obsess then go for it but I know if I am eating and drinking right I am happy.

I was taking my pills like normal after my leak tests were done 24 hours after surgery, Ask your doc but should be no issue.

I made the call on a Monday and booked my flight and was on the table 2 weeks later on a Friday.

I kinda stopped losing a bit and I am 7 months out. I went back to liquids. I did clears for a week and full liquids and still in that phase. I woke up 5 lbs lighter. Stop eating and start over again. I do not understand the pouch test because I do not have a pouch I have a smaller stomach. So start over and tell me how it goes. Sarah

Thats great Tink!. I always thiough that protien shakes are bad for you. They are ok to get you through but by week 8 you should be getting all your protien organically. I agree 100% with that. I think I have said that in the Chat room. The no dairy thing is new. I love cheese and my favorite place to get cheese is from trader joes. They always have new ones. I am glad you are feeling hopeful. That is a big part of success is your attitude!

I have been using a straw since day 1. I have no issues and its been proven you ingest more fluid of you use a straw. I say do whats best for you.

No need to be worried. Super Normal to have gallbladder issues with hormones changing and dramatic weight loss. You will probably have another similar lap surgery to have it removed. DO NOT EAT FAT!!!!

Good Warning and yes it sucks. Important? YES! Ask for the jelly Beans next time. Much easier to digest than the liquid. If we open our mouth and let people know what is going on with us there is usually a way around things.

OMG I love love love hummus! I loved ricotta cheese and marinara sauce.

So I have these pants I thought still fit and since I have a sun burn I knew they would be a little loose and comfy, So I put them on they were so big that my 40 Lb 4 year old climbed in with me and we took a photo. I got him in further when I held him closer. But a friend on here told me you guys would like this. A fun visual!

Bring Dollars and small bills and HIDE IT WELL and YES things are EXPENSIVE> I had to have one of my nurses get me a box of tampons and I gave her a $5 and I got a box of 10 tampons.

I take alot of meds and I was able to resume celexa and other pain meds with in 2 days of surgery. Once your leak tests are cleared you should be good to go.