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We don't count calories.... I count protein... 60 grams and carbs less than 80 grams. I'm averaging 500-700 calories per day.

I was wondering about almond milk Sent from my iPad using VST

Almond milk has on 1 gm of protien in 8oz....it is ok to mix with a high Protein dry mix

Either you trust your surgeon or you don't . If you don't then I'd suggest you start looking for a new doctor.

Either you trust your surgeon or you don't . If you don't then I'd suggest you start looking for a new doctor.

Heck no! It is the best sleep ever. Actually, it's more like, leave me alone, so I can sleep. Now that said- if you have severe lung disease or heart disease and you are a High risk case, then your choice is to die without surgery, or die trying.

Heck no! It is the best sleep ever. Actually, it's more like, leave me alone, so I can sleep. Now that said- if you have severe lung disease or heart disease and you are a High risk case, then your choice is to die without surgery, or die trying.

Great idea!

Great idea!

Wearing panty hose and crossing my legs.....

Wearing panty hose and crossing my legs.....

Hey fellow sleevers! I just had my surgery on Wednesday' date=' October 2nd, 2013. So I am three days out from surgery. I did amazingly well in the hospital. I was up and walking with no problems right away. I ate all of my Jello and broth, and drank tons of Water no problems. Well, it's day three, I've been home since Thursday and I am having some issues. I can't seem to stomach anything at all except Water. I have been dumping everything else I take in. I started getting nauseated this afternoon and it hasn't gone away. Also, I've been having this really weird constriction of my diaphragm, almost like hiccups, but not quite the same. Oddly I feel something that kinda seems like hunger too. I guess it could just be a bad day, but I am curious if anyone else has dealt with these symptoms in the first few days post surgery. What should I be expecting over the next few days? It's not awful, it's just not expected and a bit uncomfortable. Any advice is much appreciated. Oh, and I'm curious how long it took for everyone to have their stomach swelling go away and start losing weight? I'm bored and sick of TV already, so my mind is working overtime :-p On the positive side though I've come up with some awesome recipes to try out and share. Thanks guys!![/quote']

That's not dumping.... That's the slimes. It feels like something is stuck in your throat or about the area of your diaphragm. And the hiccups are part of the story. And then it is followed by the nausea. Are you finding your also producing a lot more saliva /spit? Answer is... You're over doing it. Too much, too fast, too big a swallow. SLOW DOWN. There is this weird kind of adrenaline that happens while your in the hospital, not to mention the anti nausea medicines they are squirting into your IV that helps to move things along. Welcome home, the meds have worn off. You developed a bit of overconfidence while you were in the hospital. I had to learn this lesson myself, and talked with others in our support group that had the same story. You'll be fine but slow down. It took me about 2 weeks to get the lesson. I now pay attention to the subtle signals from my stomach and stop before I get to that ugly phase. You'll get there!

Hey fellow sleevers! I just had my surgery on Wednesday' date=' October 2nd, 2013. So I am three days out from surgery. I did amazingly well in the hospital. I was up and walking with no problems right away. I ate all of my Jello and broth, and drank tons of Water no problems. Well, it's day three, I've been home since Thursday and I am having some issues. I can't seem to stomach anything at all except Water. I have been dumping everything else I take in. I started getting nauseated this afternoon and it hasn't gone away. Also, I've been having this really weird constriction of my diaphragm, almost like hiccups, but not quite the same. Oddly I feel something that kinda seems like hunger too. I guess it could just be a bad day, but I am curious if anyone else has dealt with these symptoms in the first few days post surgery. What should I be expecting over the next few days? It's not awful, it's just not expected and a bit uncomfortable. Any advice is much appreciated. Oh, and I'm curious how long it took for everyone to have their stomach swelling go away and start losing weight? I'm bored and sick of TV already, so my mind is working overtime :-p On the positive side though I've come up with some awesome recipes to try out and share. Thanks guys!![/quote']

That's not dumping.... That's the slimes. It feels like something is stuck in your throat or about the area of your diaphragm. And the hiccups are part of the story. And then it is followed by the nausea. Are you finding your also producing a lot more saliva /spit? Answer is... You're over doing it. Too much, too fast, too big a swallow. SLOW DOWN. There is this weird kind of adrenaline that happens while your in the hospital, not to mention the anti nausea medicines they are squirting into your IV that helps to move things along. Welcome home, the meds have worn off. You developed a bit of overconfidence while you were in the hospital. I had to learn this lesson myself, and talked with others in our support group that had the same story. You'll be fine but slow down. It took me about 2 weeks to get the lesson. I now pay attention to the subtle signals from my stomach and stop before I get to that ugly phase. You'll get there!

Interesting. I've been having the same problem. I know I'm not drinking enought. I'm lucky to get 32 oz in above any fruit or shakes I have in a day. But I don't use artificial sweeteners except for a bit of stevia in in tea in the morning. Biotene has a product that you can use, but it's funky.

Interesting. I've been having the same problem. I know I'm not drinking enought. I'm lucky to get 32 oz in above any fruit or shakes I have in a day. But I don't use artificial sweeteners except for a bit of stevia in in tea in the morning. Biotene has a product that you can use, but it's funky.

I am hoping to keep my upcoming WLS a secret from most people. I hate lying but can't tolerate hearing everyone's opinion Do you think it's believable to I'm having my gallbladder removed? Then when I start losing weight I was going to say I had some complications with the surgery.

There is a difference between lying and not talking about it. I told only a very select few and to the others I said nothing. I agree about having to stealth with everyone else's opinion as well as those who then put you under the microscope. I have known many who used the gallbladder story then later said they just decided change their eating habits...stay away from the "complications" line cuz nosey people want to know the details. Keep it simple.

But I do like the 'anal fissure' hemorrhoid story line... That's precious!

I'm 33 years old and have been obese since I was 22. I have decided as a grown woman to have the gastric sleeve surgery done. I'm am well educated on it and know absolutely without a doubt what I'm doing. My parents feel differently. They feel that I'm taking the "easy way out" and that I'm too young. Every time they try to talk to me about it' date=' it ends in a fight. My husband has been pretty supportive of it...up until a few days ago when my mom told him that she talked to my cousin who also had it done, and he had to be put on Zoloft because he's so depressed! I've never heard of depression being a side effect of this surgery. So now my husband and I argue. I told my mom that unless she had something positive to say to me, I don't want to talk about my surgery decision with her. Well now it appears she's using my husband to try and talk to me. I'm about to throw her off the Superdome!!! So my question is, have any of ya'll experienced depression after surgery??[/quote'] Sometimes I think we talk too much. Other than my husband, I told no one about my decision until 2 weeks before surgery and I didn't tell my mother until the day after. I've dealt in intermittent depression on and off during my life. I know that when I was at that point of frustration with my excess weight, my painful knees and ankles, my discomfort sitting in a chair, that never ending fatigue that drove to to eating more because I hated my life and myself and looking at my future with that sense of futility that comes from trying every diet on earth.... I was depressed!

My decision to have surgery was a light in the darkness that gave me hope. I went to my MD about a month pre-op and asked for a mild antidepressant (Wellbutrin) because it is normal after ANY surgery to have a bout of depression. I didn't tell my husband or any one-I just took it every day and continue to take it as I'm now 5 weeks post op. I have had no problem.

There is a huge emotional relationship with food, but as long as you are clear as to why you are doing this and your personal goal and vision for your future self..... You'll. Be fine. THIS IS YOUR LIFE! You have to live with YOU for the rest of your life. So what if you were to decide to not have surgery, what if your health deteriorated, would your mother be the first one to say to you " well if you just lost some weight!" Really, sounds like she has some control issues. She is your mother, but you are no longer a child. You are an adult making a reasonable and realistic and honest decision about your life and your future. Ask your husband how he would feel living with you at age 60 pushing you in a wheel chair because your knees are so bad you can't walk, or needing insulin to keep your blood sugars under control. Depression, people are worried about depression? That is the least of your problems. They will be depressed when they see the new improved you that is vibrant and healthy. You don't need their blessing or their permission. You go girl!

Ditto on the above comments. Plain is best with fresh fruit. Add some Splenda or stevia if you want it a bit sweeter. Also it has only about 5-6 gms of Protein. Remember your protein goal for the day is about 60 grams

I don't get. I love my wine like the next person. I was having it shipped to me a small winery in California, but when I decided on surgery I stopped the shipments. I'm now 5 weeks out and focusing on getting and being healthy. I don't miss having a glass of wine, nor do I feel I need to or want to. I've been out with friends twice and on both occasions encouraged them to have their wine.... I just stuck with Water. My surgeon recommends waiting 1 year. I may wait that long or I may not. I don't have a plan at this point. But I know this, I opted for surgery to be a healthier me. I know all the ways to cheat the system, but I'm only cheating myself. Once I have my eating in balance and I've achieved my goals then I look at enjoying a 'normal' life. So I have to ask...what is more important to you? Wine or a better life?

I had my surgery on a Wednesday and went back to work the following Tuesday. I had a bit of brain fog, which I suspected, but is tired quickly. My staff was told that I may leave early any day the rest of the week. The only day I did was Friday. It still took me another week to clear the fog. It took me longer to get my routine things done. After 5 weeks, I still get tired by Friday, but the fog is gone. I guess it depends on the demands you have.

Finally home on a liquid diet for about 2 weeks slight pain from one of the sites but nothing major. One thing I have noticed already is my awareness of EVERY drop that I swallow and how it impacts my stomach. Warm chicken broth is my favorite so far and taking very small sips. Temptations of other foods my family is eating are all around me. Pre-surgery I would have eaten many of them now I resist knowing the severe consequences if I did. The behavior modification has begun.

Welcome to the club! Every day is better than the day before!

I know' date=' i saw dr. Noel and thought he was so young. I know every appointment is different but can you tell how long was the physc appointment. The reason why i ask is because i have another appointment that day to see my pcp. And i have heard stories about physc appointments can take 2 to 6 hours. Linda305[/quote'] i

I've learn never to schedule 2 apts in the same day unless on is at 8am and the other at 3:30. Somebody will run late.....

In Florida they require 6 months consecutive of documented physicians records for weight loss. It's a PITA

Wow. I was sleeved on the 28th. I was able to go to soft foods on week 4post op. Now that said, my new stomach really prefers shakes, yogurt type foods so that is what I plan for Breakfast and lunch, but at dinner I will have Protein that is okay in the soft phase. I've had Fish, shrimp, tuna, eggs, chicken thighs. I'm only able to eat 3 oz very slowly. I can also manage melons, and grapes, a bite or two of banana. You will definitely feel full once you start getting into more solid foods. I'm not hungry at all. If anything I have to tell myself to eat to be sure to get my 60gms of protein in. Now that said, I have had moments of head hunger (cravings) even though I'm not hungry. Hang in there. It's an adventure. I was 221 pre-op and I'm 204 today. So were about at the same place.

Too much!

I completely agree withClinincal Nurses experience. Mine was the same. Everyday is better than the day before. I'm 4 weeks out. My best I advise is follow everything they tell you to do. I had many "aha"moments after surgery when things came up and my brain went "I get it"!

There can be 2reasons why he wants you to loose weight. 1) it makes you a safer patient on the OR table...less risk for complications. 2) he wants to know you are committed to making the dietary changes needed to be successful. To many people want the surgery and the weight loss, but don't want to 'give up' or changes the foods they are eating, like the breads, rice, and sweets. I had a friend in that situation. They wouldn't assign a surgery date until she made the commitment. Before she did, Ll I heard was " well, I can't just stop eating....." Once she did the weight dropped and she is doing beautifully. She now understands that she had to make that real emotional commitment to change. She also has not had any complications. Hope that helps....we're here for you