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I LOVE my spice! I am about 13 months out. I didn't do any peppers until after I resumed a full diet and have had no issues (I don't even get heartburn anymore...which is probably due to the restriction). I still follow the basic instructions...focus on dense proteins...then others...eating slowly and stopping when feeling satisfied. Peppers are definitely more of a condiment now...though I still order a snack size of Blazing Wings from Buffalo a Wild Wings!

II am 10 months out and I did not lose any hair. I wish I knew why. I was/am faithful on getting my Protein in as well as supplements.

II am 10 months out and I did not lose any hair. I wish I knew why. I was/am faithful on getting my Protein in as well as supplements.

I am almost three months out from being sleeved. I have to admit, I had last minute reservations....but I do not regret anything. I had a relatively easy time, with no complications and was back to work the day after being released from the hospital.
I have lost about 80 pounds from my high weight in June and about 65 since surgery. All was worth it! I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Keep an eye on your temp, and call your doc with any concerns. My temp was slightly elevated (under 100 but around 99.5) for the first few days. Make sure you are walking around...it helps.
Good luck!

I had surgery on Friday and went back to work on Monday. I was very motivated during my two night hospital stay, walking as much as possible. When I am not traveling, I work from home. I was fatigued the first few days, and catching a 20 minute nap during my lunch hour for the first three days or so helped a lot.
I know everyone is different and it is important to listen to your body (not to mention your surgeon).

There are many journeys that had us arrive at the pre-op weight that we were. For me, I was a stick in grade school, high school and college. I was soooo active, I remember eating a Big Mac and two hambeurgers (in one sitting) on a regular basis. Back then, I could not gain weight at all.
However, as I am sure this resonates with some...I started slowing down, drinking alcohol...but in some respects I never changed my eating habits (well, except for loathing fast food).
Pre-op, did I eat the wrong things?? I am sure I did, however, my biggest weakness was Portion Control. I was never a big sweets guy...only would partake on occasion.
Now that I am sleeved, I am forced to change some of my habits.
I was sleeved almost 6 weeks ago...and I can relate to what Laura-Ven stated, about mind set. I have evolved in just the past two weeks.
It is commonly held, that it takes approx six weeks to make a habit change permanent. There are things that I have chosen not to re-introduce, as I see them as a threat to my overall goal...slider foods are one of them. Do I believe that everyone needs to follow that?? Absolutely not! I do believe that we should all become as knowlegable as we can, then try to objectively weigh the risks and choose what you want to do.
Cindy, I am happy it is working for you! And I wish you success in the future, and I think everyone on this forum is or should be rooting for all to succeed!

There are many journeys that had us arrive at the pre-op weight that we were. For me, I was a stick in grade school, high school and college. I was soooo active, I remember eating a Big Mac and two hambeurgers (in one sitting) on a regular basis. Back then, I could not gain weight at all.
However, as I am sure this resonates with some...I started slowing down, drinking alcohol...but in some respects I never changed my eating habits (well, except for loathing fast food).
Pre-op, did I eat the wrong things?? I am sure I did, however, my biggest weakness was Portion Control. I was never a big sweets guy...only would partake on occasion.
Now that I am sleeved, I am forced to change some of my habits.
I was sleeved almost 6 weeks ago...and I can relate to what Laura-Ven stated, about mind set. I have evolved in just the past two weeks.
It is commonly held, that it takes approx six weeks to make a habit change permanent. There are things that I have chosen not to re-introduce, as I see them as a threat to my overall goal...slider foods are one of them. Do I believe that everyone needs to follow that?? Absolutely not! I do believe that we should all become as knowlegable as we can, then try to objectively weigh the risks and choose what you want to do.
Cindy, I am happy it is working for you! And I wish you success in the future, and I think everyone on this forum is or should be rooting for all to succeed!

I hear ya!
I have several conversations around this topic with my spouse. I think part of my feeling is because:
While I have a letter from my insurance that they deem this medically necessary, it still comes down to a choice on whether I get sleeved or not (I was sleeved 7/28). So in a way, my brain jumps to "elective surgery". Prior to sugery, sometimes I felt like I was "cheating"...I have convinced myself that I am not!
I kept this information fairly close until last weekend at a family wedding. Most of those I told were very supportive. A couple of idiots made condescending comments like "just eat less", or, "you need to be real careful or you will put the weight back on".
What keeps me going is I view having had this procedure as a tool. A tool, that when used correctly will change my life! I also found these stats:
108 million people diet are on diets (the average dieter, makes four to five per year).
The weight loss industry (including surgery) is a $20 Billion industry. It doesn't say, but I would suspect that the majority of that is dieters.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/100-million-dieters-20-billion-weight-loss-industry/story?id=16297197
So it makes me ask...why not?? This procedure was an opportunity for me to get healthy, and with effort, stay that way. Not everyone has this as an option.
I do understand, and I stand with you!

I think everyone is different. I am 6 days post op, and have worked a fairly full week. I think what helped me is to walk as early as you can and often as you can before discharge from the hospital. I feel great! I realize that this may be more of an anomaly.