LindafromFlorida

Shavonna, very happy for you. I would stay away from anything acidic like Tomato Soup and fruit. Hang in there. You should feel good real soon. I never had a sick day and felt wonderful, and I feel bad for those who do not have it as easy. Always trust your body and gut instinct to tell you something is really wrong, but maybe having a restful weekend, you will feel better on Monday. Good luck!

I have read about this pain from so many. We had only a little pain in the shoulder. We both had hiatal hernias but I am sure it is from the sleeving itself. The doctor mentions it could be another complication to cover his bases, but always remember when in doubt, trust your gut instinct and get to the ER! I hope you feel better son. Relax and rest.

Linda,

I hear you re walking without pain. I am a newbie (today is Day Eleven post-op), but I've lost 25 pounds to date.

This morning, I was walking (without pain, shockingly!) and realized when I'm through with this I'll be carrying ... 60 FEWER POUNDS!

I can hardly imagine what walking while carrying 60 fewer pounds will feel like. I might be able to fly! To soar over the ground never touching it!

This will be the biggest WLS miracle of all. To move my body rapidly without pain or restrictions. For me, it's the ultimate benefit of this whole shebang.

Ann

Ann, I always equate 5 lbs lost to a 5 lb. bag of sugar, 3o lbs. would be carrying 6 5-lb. bags of sugar. I have lost 60 lbs, and it is an amazing difference. Good luck.

Wishing all of you the best for future surgery and post surgery. Life is so good after the sleeve. I have more new clothes than I have had in 10 years, and I love getting dressed up and going out. I love my husband telling me every day how good I look. I honestly had one bathing suit, black, for 20 years (barely worn). Now I have 20 new swimsuits and loving them all. I can tell you I am a great bargain shopper because I can walk without pain in the mall now. I also do not gasp for breath, and do not need the asthma inhalers now.

Am I the only person who is loving the skinny sex!?!?!?!

Well heck I loved FAT sex! Skinny sex is better! Hahahahaha, you always shake it up Lipstick! LOL

Hah! I still head for the plus sizes and then have to double back LOL! Seems we all love the new shopping experiences!

My husband weighed 100 more lbs. than me. He lost faster and more than I have. We barely weigh right now. Just trying to keep on track which is hard being out of town on vacation. The temptation is still there, easy to eat what you shouldn't when you leave home. Good luck!

I am relating to it all!!!!!

52 lbs down so far

1. Finding "new" clothes in my own closet!

2. Removed Seat Belt Cincher in the car (belt used to ride on my neck because of my body shape - had a cincher to keep the belt away from my neck.

3. Able to walk and be on my feet for longer than 20 mins with no lower back pain and foot pain.

I can relate! It can only get better!

Good job Jody!!!!!! Keep up the good work and play with that 4 year old!

Best wishes!!!

1. I can sleep at night without worrying my husband will be unconscious during the night when his blood sugar dropped to 40.

2. I got a kayak for my birthday this month instead of a new recliner.

3. I went to NOLA for 7 days last week and walked more than I have in 3 years.

Blessed!

Just tried to cope. Have never weighed anything or counted calories, Protein, etc. per the doctor's orders. Constantly drank Water, broth and popsicles first few days. Hang in there.

Hide that scale!!!!! Good luck!

I took Source of Life liquid Gold - available on Amazon. 9 months post sleeve I am finally back to the big Vitamin. I had a pharmacist friend recommend Source of Life. I added extra Iron, B-12 shots. One bottle lasted about 3 months and I loved the taste. You can see the white bottle online if interested. Best of luck!

Guilty too! I am going to stop having drinks near me when eating. I think I am eating slow and I look next to me and my husband has barely taken 2-3 bites and my plate is empty. Hang in there! We are living and learning! Good luck.

Miss Mac, I can relate. Good post. God Bless.

Enough said. No, you absolutely have no first hand knowledge. Yes. I only have 5 posts. I am newly sleeved and I am intelligent enough to keep my mouth shut about things which I have no first hand knowledge of. As you so eloquently stated "only a fool" would that

I have firsthand knowledge of the online Indictment and criminal record of Omar, which states he has a significant criminal history, and the fact that he fled to Mexico to avoid going to jail. I believe the poster who started this thread that there are terrible things this Omar has done. I have firsthand knowledge that he works for this doctor because it is all over the Internet.

I am very sorry for all the victims who fell under Omar's spell. Yes, they are all adults and their is some culpability here for all parties involved. But with that said, no one should be made fun of when they have been maybe a bit vulnerable and have been taken advantage of. I understand that many might see this post as inappropriate, but I wish to think the poster meant no direct disrespect to these ladies, but instead was trying to shed light on the character of Omar in a more light hearted manner.

Omar is a bad act, so much so that my daughter and I cancelled her surgery with Dr. Illan, which was scheduled for July 22 because of the negative light that has been shown on Omar via this thread. I hope others have followed through with cancellations and have selected other surgeons because of Omar's actions. Maybe that is the only way you will get Dr Illan's attention.... Through his pocketbook.

Linda, even though I am not a veteran on this site, having only joined last April ( not sure how many posts I have in my count, but I am sure you will look it up), I would only ask that you allow all opinions to have value on this site regardless of when they joined. Surely you are not so arrogant to think that only the 'veterans' have any real value here. Or is it they only have value if they agree with you. We all value the advice, feedback, etc that the veterans share with us, but your continued slam to those who are considered newbies in your eyes is inappropriate. Lori may have joined yesterday for all that matters, but her opinion and others who are new should not be downgraded simply because they are not worthy of the 'veteran' status. You slammed me in another thread because it was of an opinion different then yours and quickly informed me that my comment was of no worth because I joined in April. I take no personal offense when others do not agree with my opinions, but I do take it personal when you downgrade me simply because I am a newbie. I am sure you will have a sweeping negative response to this because that is what you and a few of your cronies do, and I will weather those negative hits just as I did in the other thread you slammed me on, (sigh) and as before, I will continue on reading and responding at will to all the fabulous discussions held on this forum. Your opinion is not necessarily the ultimate answer, though valuable I think it may be. :-). Bariatric pal is an awesome site and holds a great deal of information for all of us, because of the opinions that are shared by ALL, not just the Oldtimers.

In the future, please feel free to disagree with posters, especially on threads so important as this one. Just do it without personally slamming the newbie. That is when it gets offensive. At least it was for me.

There was a time I was bedridden with horrible pain and I could do nothing but occupy myself online since I could not walk or move. I realized I was letting my pain make me extra irritable and I backed off and started avoiding posts that bothered me. I have no cronies here. I try to be very supportive to people who are new here. I do not feel I have slammed anyone ever. In the future please block me because I do not agree with you that I have personally slammed a newbie. This is a serious thread. I am a 68 year old grandmother, and one thing I have never been in my life is arrogant. Have a good day. I will continue to help people and I will continue to be bothered by this thread which I feel is very serious. You tell me I slammed you so you are trying to get revenge? Darned if I don't feel slammed. Omar is a criminal. If you have read every post here like I have, you would know there are many insinuations that Omar (former gang member), has people posting on his behalf, and he is probably here himself. I speak up on behalf of other women who have been victims here. Have a good evening.

I wish she would go to AA or even a treatment center. She has been drinking heavily for about 10 years now. Even a DUI didn't scare her into sobriety. I tried to have surgery in 2012 and my weight went up with all my "food funerals" and she thinks I won't make good decisions. I have had 6 months of nutritional counseling this time, and I've lost some weight. I'm focusing on low carbs and I have had pizza once in a blue moon, but last night I told myself no more. The surgery is going to be a tool to help me eat less and focus on quality not quantity.

My husband ordered a dominoes pizza and I made my own zucchini pizza instead. I had one piece of cheese bread and are my yummy dinner.

It just makes me sad that people say "exercise more" "eat less" and you don't need this surgery.

I am a food addict and always will be, but I want this to help me be a recovered food addict if that makes sense.

I understand addictions in a terrible way. Your Mother cannot make informed decisions for you. Change your life. Go to Alanon. Like my deceased sister said once, we are all addicted to something. Fight your battle and be strong. Love, hugs and prayers. God Bless.

Focus on YOU, not your Mom's problems. God Bless honey! Good luck!

No, I have never met the lothario (a man who behaves selfishly and irresponsibly in his sexual relationships with women) Mr. Wonderful aka Omar. I am too old and not his type. There was a day when I could have been a victim, dumb, lonely, and naive. HE is not my type. I just pegged him for what he is. Maybe it is my experience with law enforcement. wrongdoing, and Victims. Only a fool would not see there is something wrong with what is going on in Mexico with Omar and HIS medical team. He lures them, he wines, dines, and whatever else, the doc operates on them. End of story. And who are you, Lora V who joined March 2014 with 5 posts?

I took this comment as humor. I bust a gut laughing. Lighten up you guys. Sheesh.

There is nothing funny here. NOTHING.

Anyone find themselves hungry and eating constantly? Like every 2.5 hours?

Calories still are only around 800 but it just seems like so much of my day is spent eating.

I used to eat a lot at onetime but it was still in only 3 meals a day. This is different. I'm 7 weeks post op.

We eat one meal a day, and drink bouillion, eat SF popsicles, when hungry. Lots of Crystal Light. The key for us is staying busy and out of the kitchen, and most important, have no chips/snacks/sugar in the house. There are so many doctors/guidelines/rules. Thank God our surgeon told us not to eat 3 meals a day, eat only when hungry, and just eat healthy. Good luck, I know it is hard sometimes.

I drove to the grocery store 2 days after the sleeve and walked the mall 5 days later. Our surgeon advised do not eat 3 meals a day and eat only when hungry, so missing meals should not be a problem. You will have bloodwork done to see how you are doing, at 4 weeks. I almost felt I had no surgery, there was no pain. Also had a hernia repair. Sounds like you are doing great. I always keep liquids with me - other than that I can head out for the day with little or nothing. Take care! Linda