JessicaAnn

I know! He told me two weeks out he was eating normal food

My uncle was sleeved about 18months ago and he lost 90lbs in the first 8 months. Then he maintained for a while, and in the last 6 months he's gained about 15 back. I just read a thread where someone that's 2-3 years out can still only eat 1 cup of food. I've seen my uncle eat an entire hero (bread and all), a couple of rolls of sushi, entire bagel with full fat cream cheese, and soda. I'm sure there's more I'm just not remembering. I thought that the stomach couldn't really be stretched. Would he have to make a conscious effort to push past the point of full? I don't want to be rude and ask him. I'm just worried because now, pre op, I'm constantly hungry. I just worry that once I heal, maybe a year or two out, that the hunger will come back. If I just follow the post op diet will my new stomach stay small? My biggest fear is going through all of this and the surgery not "work". Thanks for reading my ramble..

Is diet soda the same? I mean, I always thought since there were no calories or fat or anything that I was free to drink it as I want. If I gave it up would I lose weight too?

Love the dress! I'd definitely add some color with bright heels or chunky costume jewelry. I'm personally not a fan of stockings, but I'd wear nude color instead of black.

What's a milk bath? Is that a product? Or actual milk in a bath lol

What about nuvaring? That's what I'm on. Do I have to take that out for surgery? I'm still a few months before surgery.

Don't you have to pass gas or have a bowel movement before they let you leave the hospital? I'm still pre-op but for both of my csections they told me I couldn't leave until I at least passed gas.

Maybe this sounds gross, but wait until he gets home? Unless you HAVE to go somewhere, then just stay at home and shower at night when your husband gets back.

I've had 2 csections and I'm still numb an inch above and below the incision line

She did ask why I wanted to lose weight and how much. I said I just want to be healthy. Then she asked how many lbs I wanted to lose. It didn't help that she was a twig *eye roll*

I'm still pre-op, but I figured you guys would know better. I had my psych eval today and she asked me what my weight loss goal was. I'm 5'3" and 280. I told her I'd like to get down to 150. She explained to me that I have to be more realistic, and that 95% of people don't lose 100% of their excess body weight. She also said that most sleeve patients will always be slightly overweight. Is this true? I'm looking to get down go my goal, but now I feel discouraged that I never will. Opinions? Experience?

LOVE the nuvaring. I'm allergic to the pill, but I've used the nuvaring for 7 years with no issues! I've also been able to conceive the month after taking it out both times. I also like the option of being able to leave it in the fourth week to skip my period. I did that the week of my honeymoon.

I'm hoping I'll be able to move around a lot. I have two young kids an my husband works long hours. He can't take off more then 2 days! So I'm nervous.

Castor oil (NOT the motor oil lol). I used it to induce my labor. I didn't go into labor, but I **** my brains out all night!! (Sorry for the tmi)

That's my moms doctor!! I go with her to her weigh ins. Very nice people too. The only reason I did t use him was because he didn't accept my insurance.

My surgeon does the initial consult and then meets with me before the surgery for last min questions. I don't think your doubting the surgery, as much as your surgeon. See if you can do some more research, talk to his past patients while your in the office.

Stomach bug? It's pretty wicked this season.

Love this! My surgery isn't for a few more months, but my doctor requires a 3 week pre-op diet that I'm dreadinggg

I don't like my nut either. At least I only had to see him once. He kept trying to talk me out of surgery, and tried to sell me medifast. Is there anyway you can switch?

I've heard it a few times. Is it like dumping? Can it be avoided?

Probably not too related, but I had severe morning sickness with my last son. I was prescribed reglan and zofran but it did nothing. Then they gave me a zofran injection which was awesome! It just sucked because I had to go get the shot once a day which was a hassle, but worth it! Maybe ask about that