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nprcowboy said: my surgery will be Robotic Assisted (Divinci). Have many had the robotic assisted, if so, any feedback or differences noticed? thx Seeing as I was both asleep and am not a Surgeon.........I didn't notice any difference..... Just messin with ya.. I did have the DaVinci Robotic method for my sleeve and everything turned out just fine. My Doc explained that the Robot provides him with much better range and dexterity along with several other benefits. Anything that makes his job easier and he feels provided for a better outcome was fine with me. I even had umbilical and hiatal hernias repaired during the surgery.

Not serious is exactly what I meant. Non serious issues often cause unnecessary worrying and will typically soon pass without incident. If a condition persists or gets worse, by all means have it checked out.

For as long as one's idle mind can fabricate issues and worry about incidental quirks and changes...... It you're really concerned, by all means talk to your surgeon.

However insensitive, you did the right thing.......take the compliment, smile and go on about your business. Ya can't fix stupid.

Hey, don't knock it.....the body burns more calories in the cold.......plus, just expend more energy and you'll stay warm....

That's the spirit.......You're gonna do fine....... Relax and enjoy the nap...... See ya on the loser's bench.

And good luck to you too Tleg.

Try this little trick to relax you at the hospital. Every time they come in to take your routine BP......think deep in your mind of a pleasant relaxing place and try to see if you can lower your BP by mentally calming yourself.......It's kinda cool how easy it works...... You gonna do fine.......Good luck, See you on the loser's bench....

In the interest of anything is possibly........ If there is any truth to this then I sympathize for you and your friend..... In the interest of what is more likely probable.........I don't buy it .............. Just another online made up BS story by a sick twisted mind....... Just enough details to make it sound like credible information.....and then throw in every possibly worst case scenario that can go wrong to try to scare the hell out of people reading.......even make the person a young mom with two little kids. To what purpose...... Online depravity....Trying to shock those personally invested and vulnerable.......Or some other twisted agenda.....who knows. Don't buy into it............ It didn't happen. The person in the story is made up. It is meant to be one of those stories you read and can't un-read. Ask yourself.....How did this person find this forum and.....who is the friend?? Is the friend a BP member?? Who? Where are the details about the OP. - the hospital? the surgeon? the husband? No pre-op anything.... Nothing personal at all......Just enough generic details to sway you to believe it's a real person. If they really did want answers from members with similar issues......then why not in the "Complications section of the forum. That is supposedly the ones your seeking answers from. Not that anyone would be able to provide assurances to someone else's complications anyway......makes no sense. Again it was purposely meant to lure everyone unsuspecting into the story and then scare the hell out of them.... Don't let it... Be upset for what it is. Made up farce. I could go on and on..........and to those of you that believe I'm wrong.....I'm sorry, but I refuse to be naive to this type of anonymous online scourge. Attention Admin: In closing, I make a suggestion. To the Admin of this site. In the interest of free speech, I don't advocate removing this Thread, but at least move it to the "Complications" section so others will be aware of the content beforehand.

The reason it's a struggle is because it's a risky undertaking and not an easy decision. The good news is that getting approved for the surgery is a process that can take quite a while. Nothing is lost by moving forward with the approval process and using the time to hash over all the pros and cons along the way. It's not a decision you have to make right now. Good luck.

Bittersweet said: I'm always perplexed by members telling someone not to listen to advice from other members, and then give advice themselves. Truly perplexing. You must easily be perplexed. The only advice (as you put it) I gave..... is to suggest she only rely on medical advice from professionals and to reinforce confidence in her own knowledge of her specific situation........ rather than from online forums. Try to keep up..... But in order to avoid perplexing you, she shouldn't pay any attention to my post either......

First, I will say that I can understand your frustration and sympathize with your predicament. However, any attempts to gather advice on what you should do from an online forum would be ill advised. Your situation entails very specific medical details and needs medical professionals with hands-on understanding of your specific case. No one on here is qualified to suggest a course of action for your specific needs. You are already pursuing the logical path with obtaining advice from other surgeons and even approaching your original surgeon to find out his take. Having an attorney on board might even be a good idea. However, keep in mind that undesirable outcomes typically cause us to make assumptions or jump to conclusions that may not be valid. Get all the facts from your medical records and continue to consult with the other professionals on your options, so you can make a rational decision about what to do next. Good luck.

If you really want to know everyone's reason, start by reading about them in past threads and posts. There are thousands of stories on here. That will provide you with much more insight than the few responses you might receive to this one thread. Same goes for post surgery life style. Happy reading. Try the search too.

Wow, you look like a model in a fashion magazine.........Congratulations. Much to be proud of.

There is no "one" formula. The deal with Protein is.....if you keep the protein up, it will preserve your muscle and more muscle will help you burn more calories. So, you'll lose more and not become weak and tired. Plus, it weighs more than fat and takes up less space so you'll lose inches and look thinner. If you're a guy, we try for even higher protein to gain more muscle mass. Ya know, the gender thing. (of course I can't explain why I didn't care about muscle when I was fat). Now about carbs. Like everybody says.... you don't want them. But you can't avoid them. When you eat anything striving for that protein.....you're gonna get some carbs. So don't fret, just try to avoid the stuff that is high in carbs and keep it as low as you can. The thing about Carbs is they cause you to crave more carbs and most of us were Carb junkies, so we won't be able to control it. So just avoid them like the plague, but don't panic when some slip in with your other food.

Well, I have lost over a hundred pounds in the last 9 months without surgery. I did it by only eating 500-800 calories a day, knocking out carbs, sugar, fatty foods, eating lots of Protein and doing endless exercising. And lucky for me I have this little stomach that will only hold a few ounces at a time.

When I went to my Shrink's appointment I put the cards on the table before we even got started. I told him, " I'm paying you for this session so that I can get my sleeve surgery. If you have any reservations or considerations that would cause you to not recommend me for the surgery.... tell me now and I will cancel the appointment and go elsewhere. - I AM GETTING THIS SURGERY!! So tell me what you need to approve this and let's wrap this up. Do we understand each other.? " He said no problem and we continued with the session and all went well. Not that I suggest anyone else should do this.....just saying nothing was going to stop me, especially someone I am paying.

simplicity27 said: I wish I had a taste for something. Be careful what you wish for...............All in good time. Taste does return and so do the cravings. Concentrate on developing those good eating habits now, before it returns, as you will need to be even more determined to stay the course.

Any you wonder why we can't pay attention...........My little head (first brain) has been in charge since I was 13. And now they say the gut is battling for a place in the hierarchy......... It's a wonder I can tie my shoes.....

Actually, you're 3 weeks, not 4.....and while walking is great......adding in too much at the gym this early is not usually recommended. (you waited this long for the surgery...what's a couple of more weeks) And finally, I don't put a whole lot of credence in the "stick to the exact numbers" game.....especially from those that are not actually going thru or have already gone thru the process. (including nutritionists) Just get in what you can and take it easy. Keep you fluids up and don't worry too much right now about hitting specific numbers. You have plenty of time to adjust to what works for your specific body and routines.

I'm 10 months since my surgery and I'm pretty sure my Doc said No mowing the lawn, emptying the garbage, washing the car, doing dishes or laundry or any physical anything for at least a year........maybe two.....yeah...that's the ticket....two years.....

The company's findings would be the last one's I would trust. Or you can contact the company directly Sorry, I didn't mean to curb your enthusiasm or derail the thread. Just wanted to interject a little food for thought. I actually hope the product is really effective for you. Heck, there is even data to show that substances can be effective if you believe in them enough, based on the placebo effect. And I'm for anything that gets the weight off.

The mag cit should work. Pinch your nose and take the whole bottle (I know it's gross) Then drink alot of Water after. ps; I should really add that Mag Cit works for me when other products didn't. I am not qualified to recommend it or suggest it will be effective for everyone. Hope you get some relief.

Ya know that term "apples to apples" ?? Well, that's how various companies out there get away with claims that just don't stand up to actual comparison. They make claims that are not actual side by side (apples to apples) comparisons. They claim how their products work differently and are therefore better and more effective with greater claims that aren't substantiated with actual independent data or research or any universally accepted labeling. Prime example as we all know......"diet pills" (not a single one actually works as claimed) I am always skeptical about any product's claims when there is considerable double talk about how differently their product is or works and yet they don't include actual side by side labeling or independent research to compare with other products. And while I certainly appreciate the individual reviews made by users of a product, I typically do not rely on those reviews as to whether a product is actually effective. At least not where the product's results are based in science and I have no idea of the reviewers credentials. Keep in mind people, we live in a society where the proverbial "disclaimer" is used in practically all aspects of our lives. It is meant to mislead. ie: "Information was obtained that suggests the person in custody actually committed the crime"........ (what information, from whom??? Suggests - not actual facts!! ) They don't have any actual facts, but it doesn't keep them from making unsubstantiated claims just to appear more knowledgeable. Here is a reply from another WLS site that throws out some valid points to consider....... "You cannot get 30 grams of Protein in a 15 gram serving. Not in our current universe. What they have done is process the crap out of whey protein, similar to how other failed companies have done in the past. The other companies failed because their claims were also bogus. They all revolve around a molecule they call a hexapeptide.The company throws around a lot of doubletalk, but you will not see a nutrition label the way you will on a reputable product.They have an asterisk next to the 30 gram figure that says "equivalent." That's because their 15 gram scoop only has 10 grams of whey protein. They claim it is "equivalent" to 30 grams of protein because their GENEPRO is absorbed three times better than "normal" whey protein. They have only their own marketing hype to make this claim.One of the things people seem to love about this product is that it dissolves so well compared to other whey powders. Well, duh. You are only dissolving 10 grams of whey, not 30, so of course it dissolves better. Take one third of your usual powder and see how well it dissolves. It will look like magic too.The other big problem with Genepro is that they claim to be absorbed in the upper part of the digestive tract. If you had RNY or DS this wouldn't do you any good.Unfortunately, people using this are thinking they are getting 30 grams of protein, when in reality they are getting only 10. That means the cost per gram is three times higher than you thought. Oh, and it could leave you malnourished to boot. As obese and formerly obese people, many of us have been victimized by fake science, false promises, and diets, gadgets and gizmos that don't work. There is no super food that will make us lose weight, and no super supplement that provides three times the nutrition that it possibly can." ​So.......does it work or not.....that is the question. I don't know. I'm just playing the devil's advocate here. Good luck

Relax, you're close. More importantly, start slow. Don't overdo it. Take my word for it, you will improve very rapidly. Just don't get too enthusiastic and end up sidelined with an injury.