toy27

I don't know what's up with these smart remarks on this site but its ridiculous the question is would u have weight loss surgery again & I answered the question this is how I feel ,my opinion no 1 needs ur negativity like I said this is suppose 2 be a support site not a hate site we suppose 2 help one another not try 2 make people feel bad wow

I would do it again! I'm only a few weeks out' date=' but its been a great experience so far. I am one of these "low BMIers" that some of you seem to despise. My BMI was 38, and I had no comorbidalties. I've seen a recent post on here say that people people who are slightly overweight shouldn't be allowed to have the surgery. But, having a BMI of 30-40 isn't slightly overweight, it's OBESE. Even if I didn't have any health issues, just being obese is amajor threat. I've seen all of my family suffer from heart disease and diabetes, so why would I wait until I have them too to get this under control?[/quote']

So true

So you knew you would have to take Vitamins daily for the rest of your life...yet you are complaining about it.

I got to tell you' date=' that doesn't make sense!

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I got 2 tell u my opinion is my opinion & no one ask u 2 comment with your smart remarks if u have nothing nice 2 say then don't say nothing at all knowing what u have 2 do & then having 2 make yourself do it everyday is a lot of work smart ass I answered the question worry about yourself u must be miserable this is a support site not a hate site

Didn't you meet with a nutritionist before surgery?

I was told my post-op diet would consist mostly of Protein and that I would have to take daily Vitamins -- I was not surprised! Honestly taking Vitamins and eating Protein are 2 very minor things to gain my health and life back!!

Of coarse every1 have 2 meet with the nut. & I am answering the question & that's how I feel every1 has there own opinion

Nope sure wouldn't do it again way 2 much work remember 2 take Vitamins get in enough Protein etc.. just 2 much should've tried harder 2 do it on my own now I have to do this 4 the rest of my life I just pray that it gets easier no one ever talks about all u go through physically & emotionally its not a walk in the park its stressful & annoying

Here's my before and "almost after" photo' date=' still have 37 lbs to go. I have lost 120 lbs in 11 months!

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My nut. Told me its the B12 I get my blood work done 2mar 2make sure & that's how she told me 2 take it

I was taking half B12 sublingual 2500mg every other day & broke out with a very itchy rash so pissed when my nut. told me it was OK 2 take any one have the same problem how long do it take 2 clear up

I think it is good that your posts are seen. I think the medical profession should do a better job of weeding out unsuitable people for this op for their sakes. I just want to say though that for a motivated person who understands what they are doing WLS is a good option if all other avenues are exhausted.

I am now 4 years out and from a BMI of 41.5 I achieved a normal BMI (sub 25) within 10 months and have maintained the normal range ever since.

That's great how are things. 4 years out haven't found any1 that far out is it difficult do u still have 2 drink shakes?

Luv it

Thanks 4 all the great ideas will be trying them

I'm at the stage where I can eat almost what ever just not enough 2 get right amount of Protein n

Get some of the unflavored Protein powder and add it to whatever you're eating to boost the Protein levels more or less painlessly. If you do cottage cheese or yogurt' date=' add it to those. If you have a small serving of mashed potatoes, it works there.[/quote']

So add a little not the whole scoop? I been adding a whole scoop & it makes everything watery not good 2 me

Get some of the unflavored Protein powder and add it to whatever you're eating to boost the Protein levels more or less painlessly. If you do cottage cheese or yogurt' date=' add it to those. If you have a small serving of mashed potatoes, it works there.[/quote']

So add a little not the whole scoop ? I been adding the whole scoop of unflavored & it makes everything watery & not taste good

If you get Unjury's strawberry sorbet you can make popsicles' date=' Jello, and fruit jell pies with it! You can add it to some lemonade for a strawberry lemonade drink, or do like my friend does and make it with some yogurt for a strawberry cheesecake flavor.[/quote']

Thanks I been trying shake after shake from GNC & the only 1 that I can make myself drink is chocolate I'm glad they have a great return policy hope the strawberry sorbert 1 is good

Hi I am 1month post op & need some new ideas on getting Protein in besides shakes I'm getting real tired of them please help

My hubby had that happen...he was sleeved March 7 (of 2011) and on March 17th we went to a St. Patricks day party that was hosted by some Irish friends of ours. He talked and talked' date=' and put some broth from an Irish stew in a bowl with a few other things but only had the broth. Also I had surgery on Oct. 22 (2010) and had thanksgiving dinner with (some) people who DID NOT KNOW I had surgery and no one said boo. My plate looked fairly normal and I did not eat it all.

What I have found is that MOST people are waaaaaaay more interested in THEIR OWN plate of food and don't really notice much about what's on YOUR plate of food. The best thing about going to parties post-sleeve is that finally the party isn't ALL about the food. [/quote']

So true

short message to those that feel the surgery was wrong' date=' not for them or feel they should have done it on their own. some folks will vilify your decision. best to keep your thoughts to yourself and move on. this thread is more of a very pro surgery forum and most critical thoughts are not very welcome. MHO[/quote']

I think every1 should express there true feelings nomatter what any1 say

Talk a lot' date=' it is hard to eat and talk at same time[/quote']

Gonna try that thanks no 1 know I had the surgery so I need 2 act as normal as possible

Talk a lot' date=' it is hard to eat and talk at same time[/quote']

Gonna try that thanks no 1 know I had the surgery so I need 2 act as normal as possible

Smell stuff' date=' eat a little, taste the sauce, have fun.[/quote']

Thanks 4 the tip I was thinking bout taking my own plate lol

Going 2 a cookout 2mar & just had my surgery April 3rd wonder how this gonna work out

I was low bmi too. When was your surgery date?

April 3rd

Hi Toy - Did you' date=' by chance, enter your first stall? That happens around 3-5 weeks out from surgery and can last 1 week, 3 weeks or longer. It is just your body adjusting after the initial depletion of glycogen from your muscles. It will break once your body breaks the cycle of converting fat into glycogen for the muscles. The glycogen requires a lot of supporting Water. I think I read 2 lbs of Water are required per lb of lean muscle to support processing of glycogen. Somebody correct me if my facts are wrong. This water retention gives the appearance of "stalling" while, in fact, your muscles are eating glycogen and building (read: gaining lean muscle). Once the glycogen is depleted again so goes the water and your stall breaks. And the cycle repeats and repeats and repeats. That is why weight loss looks a little like a staircase. Lose some, stall, lose some, stall, lose some, stall, lose some....

Also, how tall are you and what is your goal weight?[/quote']

Maybe I did hit a stall not sure I'm 5foot 4inches starting weight 215 now 200 goal weight 155

Low BMI' date=' so you won't generally lose as quickly as someone who carries more weight. 15 lbs in a month? That's great! I'm averaging about 4 lbs a week, so about the same rate, and I'm pretty happy with that, and my current weight is 342!!!! Don't be unrealistic in your expectations! The sleeve is a tool, not a miraculous overnight cure![/quote']

True I was so disappointed because I only lost 1pound in 2weeks