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This is great. There are some very practice ideas and suggestions in this series. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is not currently exercising as well as those of us who are exercising at a higher weight. Thanks for sharing this.

I understand from everything I have learned that this is actually why the sleeve was developed -- to help patients lose enough weight to have a bypass. But, when they found how successful it was, they quit doing the second phase of a bypass and started doing more sleeves for everyone. The BIGGEST risks for surgery are blood clots and pneumonia -- both of those risk go way up the longer you are on the table and under anesthesia.

I agree. One of the reasons I participate in BariatricPal so frequently is because it is anonymous AND is not tied to Facebook. This is something we should all be mindful of. In addition, remember that anything you post here or elsewhere can be searchable, so please don't post private information (like email addresses and phone numbers) online. I see too many people do this and don't think they realize how vulnerable they are.

Great! If you are like me you will be able to rest so much better at home. Just make sure you keep sipping and walking! Great! If you are like me you will be able to rest so much better at home. Just make sure you keep sipping and walking!

I am so sorry you are still experiencing difficulty. Have you talked to your surgeon about your concerns? By this far after surgery you should be able to get most if not all of your protein from food. How are you doing eating food?

I started super morbidly obese and I got the sleeve. I couldn't be happier with my experience, my recovery, and my progress. It really comes down to what is best for you. Learn as much as you can about all the options but ultimately talk with your surgeon about what is right for you, Best of luck.

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/354092-Happy/page__view__findpost__p__3988621

I just saw a post from @demonchick. I am also going to write out Multiple Sclerosis and Weight Loss Surgery so that if someone is looking for this topic it will be easier to find. I hope you find someone who can help answer your specific questions.

If you go under the food and Nutrition forum there are a whole lot of recipes.

You really have to read the labels of everything. One of my favorite examples is reduced fat peanut butter. It is reduced fat because they add corn syrup.

According to my surgeon the US has an epidemic of scirosis (sp?) of the liver due to high fructose corn syrup consumption. It is in everything.

Carbs are not the enemy. We do need some carbs. I generally avoid starches and added sugar (for the most part).

Just wanted to do a little virtual jig. I am down OVER 200 pounds from what I consider my highest weight. I have a long way to go, but it's officially a miracle as far as I am concerned. Here is to getting stronger and more mobile every day! Now, off to the pool!

Texture-wise it would be soft. Nutrition-wise I think you can make better choices. You will have very little room for food on the soft phase, at least I did, so just about everything you eat will need to be very high Protein and/or high in other nutrients.

I couldn't sleep it was blowing so hard. Believe me, I could tell.

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process. Are you: Still following your program? Getting in all of your Protein and Fluid every day? Avoiding starches and added sugars? Taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed? Avoiding carbonation? Not drinking and eating at the same time since you had the bypass? Eating slowly and mindfully? Exercising? Have you talked to your NUT lately about your goals and to make sure you are eating enough? Embrace the Stall! http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

I don't but just wanted to welcome you. I don't know if there is anyone on here who has it but you may want to ask your surgeon if he or she has had any patients with MS. Best of luck. I hope you are able to get your questions answered.

My favorite treat is a massage. And buying myself flowers.

I eat breakfast before I swim and then have a snack afterwards.

Me, too. It was a big step for me to even watch the show let alone admit that I could qualify to be on the show. I would never allow myself to be vulnerable enough to be on that show so am also grateful for those who have taken the risk.

Slow down, take a breath, and take care of yourself. Do you have a therapist? Have you attended any support groups? I find that exercise is a good stress reliever. So is getting a massage.

This is so great! Life is too short to work somewhere that doesn't put health and family first. It sounds like you are in the right place.