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That looks awesome. How much of it did you consume? Also, why didn't you invite me? I love foods like that.

Omgoooodnessss 60 hours to the losers side!!!!!!

You WILL enjoy food! I am almost 10 months out and I enjoy most foods except bread, rice or pasta(surgeon has us wait 1 year) I just eat smaller portions. I do use a veggie spiralizer, mines a countertop crank one(kinda like an apple peeler corer! We absolutely LOVE it! We have successfully subbed cauliflower rice for regular rice and the kids don't even notice sure I've had a cup cake or gone for ice cream, it's a lifestyle change! I run a lot now and feel like I deserve a treat now and then, I'd cheat with bread rice or Pasta but I know once I start I won't be able to stop and I'm not done losing yet! Hang in there folks you WILL feel normal again! I feel exactly as I did preop just can't eat but half what I used to! <3 my sleeve!

I am so excited also and I am not until the 18th, good luck !!

Getting so excited!!!! Surgery is 3 days away!!! September 10th!!!! 9:50am!!!!

I also had the same fear! But after surgery they do a bariatric swallow (or should).. You drink this nasty chalky drink and take an X-ray to make sure there is no leaks. Also, after they do the surgery they make sure there are no leaks with air and water! Don't fret; they've done it a time or two!

I was a band to sleeve revision. I cheated on my post op band diet the 2nd week. I was terrified of cheating on my post op liquid sleeve diet. I was afraid Jello was too solid for my tummy. I didn't cheat once on my 4 weeks of liquids. I was so scared of getting a leak. 5 days post op, I was convinced I had a leak. My back hurt really badly, my hands started contracting and my face was contorted. I KNEW I had a leak. When my husband took me to the ER, the diagnosis was an allergic reaction to Reglan. As soon as they gave me benadryl in my IV, I felt better.
My dr said that 98% of all leaks (which r RARE) r the first week after surgery. If u get thru the first week, most likely ur fine. Just stick with the diet ur dr gives u.
Good luck!

Katarina
hope everything went well with surgery. I started liquid diet Sept. 2 with surgery scheduled for sept 15. At this point I'm scared and hungry but so far doing well on the plan. liquid diet is hard now. I hope easier post-op.
Just keep thinking how much better it will be for my wife and I to take care of our grandchildren. We have so many plans.
Wishing you all the best on your journey! Stay strong!
Regards Rick

Hi! I am Stephanie and I was sleeved on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. I feel great today...it is my first full day home from the hospital. I am getting my Water in, but my Protein is another story. Every time I drink anything I feel these bubbles and then I burp. Maybe I am drinking too much at a time?
My doctor is Bernie Hanna at Las Vegas Bariatrics and I had my surgery at North Vista Hospital. My post-op visit is on Thursday, September 11th.

I had my sleeve done on Tuesday. I lost 20 lbs. on the two week diet, before hand. Recovery isn't too bad. I only had nausea when they gave me the disgusting stuff to drink to check for leaks. I came home the next day. They had an onQ hooked up in my belly for pain. That was a new one on me. It helped the pain quite a bit for the incisions. I took it out last night and the pain is very tolerable. My big kicker is that they gave me nausea meds, that give you a headache and pain meds that you have to take with food and make you nauseous. duhhh. Needless to say no pain meds or nausea medication. I have had a whopping headache for the past 3 days. But I crushed up some Tylenol with Water and that has helped. So My stats so far are SW 277. Surgery weight 257 this morning 253. I was expecting it to be higher due to the swelling. So I am pleased. I'm hanging on to this bull and riding it for all it's worth.

Surgery yesterday. Pain pretty low. But my bp is low now.

I had my sleeve done yesterday. There's quite a bit of upper left sided pain when first waking up and going to the restroom. Lots of gas trapped in the back and under the ribs. Pain does get better as the day goes on. Welp heres to the start of my new body!

Hi! My surgery is scheduled for September 8th and I started my second week of the pre-op diet. I am on nothing but liquids now. Three shakes a day and at least 2 liters of Water a day. I think I am going to float away.

I too am scheduled for September 30th. I have one more test to
complete and am waiting for insurance approval. Needless to say I am
nervous, scared, anxious, ready, etc. I am looking for support also. Even though I am a registered nurse, I am not a bariatric nurse I have done a lot of research and will continue to talk with everyone who has done this surgery. I am a sponge, I need answers. I want to know the whys, hows, etc. I am anxious to go through this journey with each of you.
Good Luck to us all!!!

Well I was sleeved 5/21/14 and I'm down 63#'s I'm hoping to be down @ least 40 more by CHRISTmas!

They finally called with my checkin time! Gosh they make you wait it out..
I depart my bed at 5am
Arrive at 7am
Checking bags at 8am
Final destination begins at 10am
I am super nervous and scared but I think that's only because they put me to sleep. Though I can't imagine doing it awake! GASP
If your the kind of person to send well wishes think of me; if your the kind of person that prays think of me: If your the kind of person that does niether I'll know you still thought of me even if it was briefly.

@@cchapman6
i also hate to cook
chili is easy for me to make too
I use hamburger - I don't like the different taste with turkey (even though its better to use )
tomato sauce, kidney Beans, l pkg of mc cormack powdered chili mix
i also let chicken cook all day in crock pot with veggies
bake fresh salmon in the oven - yummy and easy (for me)
all above contain a lot of Protein
happy cooking
btw - when should i come over for dinner?
i'll bring my own small plate and Water
28 lbs lost!!!!
keep up the good work!!!
kathy
congrats

I finally got my long-awaited surgical approval yesterday! I am so excited!! Surgery is a go for 9/23!!!!!

Between pre and postop I was on liquids for 34 days. For 16 of those (preop) I was hungry every day. So what? It was only temporary and a very small price to pay for a HUGE reward. And the fact I did it without cheating was very empowering....it just made me stronger and more confident. Keep your eye on the end goal and know that following all directions is the best thing you can do to have a safe surgery and smooth recovery.

Ashley, it's a huge thing to be able to admit that you are not on track. I have been facing many demons myself the past year. I am now a little more than 3 yrs out and I go in phases where I kind of don't care. I say, "kind of" because deep down, I really do care but sometimes so much gets dumped on us whether it's work/ family/ whatever that something has to give and unfortunately most of us have found food as a way to help ease the stress in our day to day lives so it makes sense in a way for this to happen. Not saying it should be an excuse but I continue to try to recognize the things in my life that are causing me to get off track. Carbs are my drug of choice- always have been/ always will be.... I still have really good restriction WHEN I eat how I'm supposed to eat--- meaning dense Protein first, plenty of Water or something equally good.
My lowest was 120# and have been fighting to get back there for the past year. I keep bouncing between 135 and 145#. Do I look fat? Hmmm, no, but I know how I felt when I weighed 120# (see my avatar picture). I felt on top of the world. I want to get back there and I will. I recognize some of the things going on in my life that are making this more difficult and I'm working on changing those things. For me, it's a miserable / horrible job w/mandatory OT every single week and I'm a salaried professional in my field. Anyways, allow yourself to be upset, but try to do your best to not dwell on it. They say that the measure of a person's success is how they handle failure. By no means is an 8# gain a failure, but try to keep it from being a 10# gain or more. Think about the things happenign in your life right now that are creating the road blocks or challenges. Maybe you can change them, maybe you can't. I'm pretty certain you know how to fix this, and coming here for support is an excellent thing to do. I still read posts, but don't come on the board nearly as much as I did the first year or so. I think its important to keep in touch with people that remind me that I'm not alone with my struggles. It's not an excuse for me to not stay accountable, but it reminds me that I'm human and that I can dust off my boots, and try again the next day.
Stay true to yourself and just keep moving forward in the direction that is best for Ashley.

I am now 5 1/2 years out and still at my original goal of 135 at 5'7. I've gone through menopause in the last 2 years and no change in weight. I have exercised religiously for many many years now and watch what I eat like a hawk. That's truly what it takes. So in January I'll be 6 years out and no doubt still rocking my size 4 jeans!
Laura

Hi Everyone :-)
Today is my 4 year anniversary. I was the one that originally asked the question about weight gain after surgery. Well I'm here to tell you that you can definitely GAIN WEIGHT BACK and not just a few pounds.
Although I'm very content and blessed to be wearing a size 8 today I was actually wearing some size 4's years ago. And was a perfect size 6 for over 3 years.
My goal weight was to reach 150 lbs. (a normal BMI weight for me). I got as low as 144 lbs. Today 4 years out I weigh 165 lbs. I have reached as high as 170 lbs. during my period.
The sleeve is a PHENOMENAL tool and 4 years out I STILL have amazing restriction. The weight gain is from not eating properly, PERIOD. For the MOST part I'm still making pretty good choices, but obviously there are choices that haven't been all that great to gain all this weight back.
I know age has something to do with it as well. I am 46 going on 47 and lots of changes going on lol. BUT NO EXCUSES for sure.
Again I'm content and watching my weight pretty closely now to make sure I don't gain any more weight and would love to be back to 150-155 lbs. I know it's possible for sure.
I'm so thankful for my sleevie.

Sleeved yesterday morning. Been sore but no major issues so far

My day is Sept 11. It is getting close. I am excited and scared at the same time. All things are possible through Christ that strengths me.

Hello everyone! I am new here and this is my very first post, I am very excited to share my new me date will start on the 24th! I can't believe it, just a few short weeks!!