Jencovi

The post about the safety of the surgery is from back in December in the research section.

I believe there's a forum on here for science and research of the surgery. It's considered the safest laparoscopic surgery. Safer than a gallbladder removal. That report made me feel so much better. I wish I knew how to link to it. I don't know how to do that from my phone but may be able to do it when I'm on my computer later.

I think it's good you are really thinking this through. And asking questions on forums like this is always a good idea. I struggled with the potential complications. I was a ball of anxiety the two weeks leading up to my sleeve day (2/13). Yesterday was six weeks out for me and I can't believe the difference this has made in my Life. I knew it would be a good change. My type 1 diabetes has never been better and I'm down almost 30 pounds. I decided the potential risks were worth the payoff. And I was right. Keep doing your research and asking questions. If you see a story from someone that you appreciate or want to ask them questions, private message them. I have made so many friends on these forums which made my process so much easier. Good luck!

The apps "My Fitness Pal" and "Lose It!" Are my go to fitness/food diary apps. I also invested in a fitbit flex. It has been amazing to see how much moving I do in a day. That also has a phone app available to track food. It's a wonderful tool.

Ana! This is such hopeful news. I pray it heals well and you can move on from this! Thanks for keeping us updated!

My scale finally went back down. Two pounds from onederland! 201! I will have to fight my severe scaleoholism and not weight everyday for the next week. Fridays are my weigh in day. Not Mon-Sun!

Last I weighed I was down 26lbs. I am six weeks out today and haven't weighed in ten days. My stall was really bugging me and then I started my period and had to go to the ER for fluids after a bout of food poisoning. After the ER I had gained and got so upset I stopped weighing. I knew my period and the IV fluids weren't a good combo and caused the gain but it made me realize how scale crazy I was. I see the difference in how I feel and how my clothes fit. That's good. Enough for me now.

Skipping meals makes it tough on your body! But I really understand. When I was banded I never ate. Seriously, I would get to dinner and that would be my first meal. Once things calm down I'm sure you'll be able to get a good routine going.

We have opposite problems. I am hitting 900ish cals no problem. But that's with two shakes on top of meals. I also am on my period and had to go get IV fluids at the ER so I'm hoping after that all calms down I will be back down on the scale. And a poop might help too.

SF is back on the boards and we are back to talking poop! Lol. I am drinking my Smooth Move tea right now! Haha!

If I drink shakes, I do. But I keep trying to eat protein and its not happening. I tend to prioritize water over eating. I know that's bad and I'm working on it.

Well cutting the calorie drinks will help. I am down almost 30 pounds since pre-op liquids. Water is the only thing I allow myself. I know it isn't easy. And if you need to go buy some crystal light of mio. Whatever works to get you off the high calorie liquids

I will keep you in my prayers. I can totally relate to how you feel. I am not getting enough protein in and it's purely my choices. I have to re-train my brain. Keep trying. You'll get there.

Yesterday I landed in the ER. I woke up at 3am vomiting. But I didn't really have anything in my system. I kept dry heaving and vomiting anything I attempted to drink. I finally emailed my surgeon and called my endo. Both said go to the ER. I was there for 6 hours getting fluids and zofran. I feel so much better today. I took my daughter to the park and cooked dinner for my husband. Doctor thinks I ate some bad salmon. It didn't taste or smell bad. It was one of my favorite meals since surgery. Lol. But whatever it was, I'm so glad I went to the ER.

I haven't put mine away, but have had to train myself to not weight like a crazy person. I am back to weighing once a week which is very helpful. My mind can't take anymore "how much did I lose since yesterday?" head games.

If your friends know you had surgery ask for a sip of someone's drink. A sip or two wont kill you and will help you feel like a part of the fun.

I was dumb and had a drink with my brother and his friends only 3.5 weeks post-op. I couldn't believe how buzzed I was from one drink and how dehydrated I got. I didn't get hungover or sick. But I definitely shouldn't have done it. Not only is my tummy still healing, my liver was taxed from surgery with all the anesthesia and the medication I took 10 days post-op. My advice is don't do it.

So glad to hear this SJ. I finally got through my stall. I think. Lol. Great job hun!

I'm sorry. I haven't had one of those moments yet though I'm sure I will. I hope you are feeling better and through your stall soon.

I'm not sure. It happens some times. Maybe on a computer it can be deleted?

Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...

I am 4 weeks post op. I have gone low at least once a day. Not trying to scare you. I have glucose gel and tabs. I can even drink juice. My only issue was the first two weeks post op whenever I had the glucose or juice it made me nauseas. But I never threw up so my sugars came back to normal. I feel great having better blood sugar control.

I love the app. It is so helpful. Thanks for the suggestion!

Are you sure you aren't vomiting from reflux? I threw up twice before I realized it was severe reflux. I had never had heart burn or reflux before so I didn't understand what was going on. Now that I'm on meds for it I am having no trouble with vomiting and feel so much better.

Thanks for the app suggestion. I am downloading it now!