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What about sugar-free gum? Could this help??

What about sugar-free gum? Could this help??

I was sleeved in November and I never get the "satisfied" feeling. I never get hungry either. Waiting now ranges from "meh" to uncomfortable. Not a bad thing though. Its nice to feel like I have power over food rather than the other way around.

I was sleeved in November and I never get the "satisfied" feeling. I never get hungry either. Waiting now ranges from "meh" to uncomfortable. Not a bad thing though. Its nice to feel like I have power over food rather than the other way around.

I had to take progesterone too, for the same reason. But, I only had to take it for 10 days. If you don't go on birth control right after the progesterone, you will have the worst period you've ever had. EVER. I went through 12-15 of those huge overnight pads per day and this went on for about 8 days. I was anemic by the time it was over. I had to get those pads to protect the bed at night. I bled on my couch several times. Plus, it hurts. Bad. Maybe it's just my body that reacts this way, but be prepared! !!! When your body tries to clean out all that built up lining, it really means business!

Congrats on the flow girly!! Lol most ladys r like ugh im on my period but with this condition I feel so feminine and idk I love the expierence unfortunatley though I honestly can say I havnt had a cycle since october of 2011 n that was cuz I provoked it with the depo shot I had a natural cycle that same year in march but only for a day :/ ugh I realy want to be normal...
No more the "big girl"
Nor infertile myrtle

Hi ladies first I want to say prayers and best wishes to you both. I had vsg about 6 mos ago the best decision I ever made, my highest 397 now 83 lbs lighter yay I'm so much better. It was something I had to do for myself and for my future to hopefully one day have children. I was diagnosed with PCOS at age of 17 and it's been rough. All I have ever wanted was a family. Today I am on my 3 rd day first round of Clomid praying it works. So ladies once again I pray baby blessings to you both and hopefully soon I can report great news. Be blessed gg

For me, the thought of having a foreign object in me was way freakier than having stomach removed! Its probably the permanence of it that's getting to you. You can't just get that stomach replaced! So, nervousness is understandable. If it helps, you barely notice its gone...except the whole three bites and you're full thing.

For me, the thought of having a foreign object in me was way freakier than having stomach removed! Its probably the permanence of it that's getting to you. You can't just get that stomach replaced! So, nervousness is understandable. If it helps, you barely notice its gone...except the whole three bites and you're full thing.

For me, the thought of having a foreign object in me was way freakier than having stomach removed! Its probably the permanence of it that's getting to you. You can't just get that stomach replaced! So, nervousness is understandable. If it helps, you barely notice its gone...except the whole three bites and you're full thing.

I highly recommend Orange and is the New Black!

I was the exact same. Getting maybe 200 calories in. You just have to keep trying. Try chewing on Jerky, drink juice, experiment with a lot of different things until you find something you can tolerate. It'll pass, you just have to get through it!

I bought a bunch of these for post-op and they're absolutely disgusting. Seriously. Don't waste your money. They're thick like maple Syrup and sickly sweet. Plan on regular old Protein shakes and later post-op, Protein Bars.
Also, it's misleading that they call them Protein Shots. I was thinking it would be really small but they're huge. And, did I mention, sooooooo gross. Blech. It makes me shudder just thinking about them.

First off, I am sorry for your troubles. What a crappy turn of events for you to have to deal with.
Secondly, a week of heavy drinking doesn't make you an alcoholic. I would not see this as addiction, more of a blip. Not surprising given what you are going through. What jumps out to me, what I think is really fantastic, is that you recognise that this isn't okay behaviour and you are reaching out for help. That says to me that you are definitely not going to let this rule your life or your recovery.
I would urge you to see someone, a professional, to talk through what you are going through and to help give you some tools you can use to manage the pain without having to turn to alcohol as a mask for it.
You are doing wonderfully, this past week is just showing you that you are human and you are vulnerable. We all are. What you are going through sucks and it is not surprising that your ability to make good choices is not so much at the forefront of your mind right now.
Don't beat yourself up about this past week, go see someone who can help you manage the pain without needing the wine.
I wish you all the best.

I bought a bunch of these for post-op and they're absolutely disgusting. Seriously. Don't waste your money. They're thick like maple Syrup and sickly sweet. Plan on regular old Protein shakes and later post-op, Protein Bars.
Also, it's misleading that they call them Protein Shots. I was thinking it would be really small but they're huge. And, did I mention, sooooooo gross. Blech. It makes me shudder just thinking about them.

I never tried hypnosis but I did listen to those "weight loss" subliminal tapes...LOL. They made me hungry.

Five weeks out and my first throwing up incident. I ate the tiniest piece of turkey skin and apparently my sleeve did not care for it. Live and learn (and hopefully never make that mistake again!!).

I have lost 31 pounds in the past five weeks!

I must be in the minority here but I certainly plan on having a piece of pizza at some point. I'm only a week post-op so it won't be for a while but I don't see anything wrong with eating a piece of pizza now and again. I just won't eat 6 or 8 pieces like I used to.

Home from the hospital (through another snow storm) and feeling better. Still sore from my second surgery but everything is looking good. Planning to take it really easy ...

Well, after 3 years on my own following the break up of a 30 year relationship, at the weekend I finally got naked with someone I have lusted after for years....
He didn't run away screaming at my wrinkly, saggy bits. I took my clothes off - ALL OF THEM!!!! And the world didn't end, he didn't laugh and I didn't die of embarrassment.
Something for me to add to my list when people ask how my sleeve has changed my life - I can do naked :-)))))))
Sorry if is is tmi, but I actually never thought at 52 that I could throw my clothes off with such abandon and without stressing -oh how I love my sleeve!

I had surgery with Dr. Illan too, but I researched a lot of different surgeons and I can't think of a single one that I looked into that uses an epidural. Great thing about Dr. Illan, too, is that there is no drain. I'm not a big fan of drains.

I am on the gurney strolling into the OR thanks for all your well wishes, I'll see you all loser bench!

An the old photo "reality". What I've learned is that photos don't represent reality. Think of how many photos a professional takes before he has ONE he feels like he can use? Hundreds. Hundreds a and THEN they photoshop the crap out of it.
if you've ever taken pictures at a party, you know it's really hard to get good pics of even thin people. For every bad pix you show me of yourself, a professional can show you one that makes you look fabulous.
Look in the mirror, look into the eyes if your husband and your friends who look at you with love, and know that you're doing a great job my friend.

Well I am 9 days post op....but lets start from the beginning.
First I must say I NEVER thought I would do this. I had thought about it several months after having my second child, I was at my heaviest it seemed impossible. I finally called the doc found out some information and called my insurance....finding out it was covered 100% besides my co-pay of $200 and a $50 charge for the nutrition book. So I gathered my information and asked my husband what his thoughts were. His only questions were "What are the risks?" and "Is this what you really want?" I had my first doctors appoint, nutrition class, and psych eval on Oct. 23rd.
Leading up to the surgery I was terrified, not about the changes that I was going to have to make BUT the surgery itself and thinking the what if's. I was so afraid something would happen to me. Leading up to my pre surgery diet I went out for a few of my favorite meals, sushi, prime rib, and pizza. I did indulge a bit only because I knew it would be a long until I could "taste" any of this food again. In retrospect I wish I would have had Subway too, darn. Oh well.
The morning of the surgery, Nov. 25th, I was more calm then I expected. My husband and I got our girls ready and brought them to daycare together. We waited for the surgeon e for awhile. When the anesthesiologist arrived he explained it all to me, asked if I had questions and then said he was going to give me a shot to make my ride to the OR more comfortable. LOL........my husband said within second I said WOW I feel like I have drank WAY to much and laughed, he kissed me and they rolled me off. They had 1 1/2 booked but it only took 45 minutes, the surgeon told my husband it went really well.
Waking up in recovery was the most painful experience EVER. My chest hurt so bad from all of the CO2 I could not bear it, they did an EKG because of how much pain I was in. My husband stayed with me until the girls had to be picked up from daycare. I was in terrible pain for the first 48 hours, not from the incisions just the CO2 still, which moved to my back now. I had a heating pad and kept pushing the pain meds so I could fall asleep. I passed the leak test, it was horrible...the taste of that iodine is horrible. Afterwards I could drink Water, broth, and Jello.........everything went down really easy just small sips.
I arrived on Monday and left Wednesday. The first night home was hard but each day got better.
I lived off Soups the last week, but honestly I have a new love of split pea Soup. I add Protein Powder to all jello/pudding I have made at home and I save my evening snack as a greek frozen yogurt for a bed time sweet treat. Now I am 9 days out had a scrambled egg for Breakfast, yogurt for lunch, crockpot chicken and cooked carrots for dinner. My first real meal, it was AMAZING.I feel I have been lucky because since day 4 I have been able to water as I did pre surgery...no issues at all, no sipping necessary.On a side note... I am not always hungry I have to force myself to eat, but I know I need the Protein.
Today I had a follow up with my doctor and dietitian. Since the pre-surgey diet I have lost a little over 20lbs. I have no regrets in adding this tool to my arsenal of loosing this weight. I can not wait to be a healthier me.
Much love to everyone!

Is a trip south of the border an option? You are in Chico, right? Grab a cheap flight down to San Diego, rent a car and head south into Tijuana for a 6 month supply. Probably be the cheapest route overall.
Also, many drug companies have programs for financially challenged folks. Also take a look at other government programs available for you. Do a search in the GoogleVerse for Prescription Assistance Program in California.