jane13

probably Water retention - may want to look at salt intake if you retain a lot. mine fluctuates 2-3 lbs. Ten pounds seems like a lot unless you are weighing in your birthday after your first trip to the bathroom and your other weigh-ins are fully dressed with shoes and after you have ate and drank water.

I chose the sleeve because I didn't want my stomach re-routed. Reduced down was okay for me. I also am very happy with my new friend (7 weeks plus post-op). I am trying to lose around 100lbs. My goal reads 150 but that's a "dream" goal. 165-170 is the range I am shooting for once I get past 200. There are side effects that you need to think about ex: GERD. I made the decision that was best for me. good luck!

I work at NASJax. how did your surgeries turn out?

I wouldn't want to drink a beer or coke that was flat. I want my sleeve to last quite a while.

congratulations on your date! it will be here before you know it.

funny how our stomachs are...I couldn't stomach the SF popsicles u buy in the store. I wretched each time I tried one. they went straight to the trash. and SF jelly.....yuck! never had isopure but if it smells like canned tarts..... NO THANKS!

I haven't had a carbonated drink since March. I had surgery in May. I have had a small glass of wine.

you are doing great. keep working the guidelines the doctor gave you and you will be ok. expect to stall. it happens.

you look awesome!

think about joining the losers bench and getting your life back. drink as late as possible.

@@Boo_Nikole - mine is chips. I can ignore chocolate 99% of the time but a bag of chips and some salsa or popcorn....yum!

its easier to elevate the headboard than just your body esp if you sleep on your side. I hugged a pillow to lay back on the bed. I did recovery in a 25' RV because I was waiting for the completion of my modular home. getting up was awkward but laying back was more painful. Hubby would lay me back or I would lay to my side then roll to my back

I was told the purpose was to shrink a potentially fatty liver so that the sleeve surgery would go through without a glitch. The NUT & surgical nurse told us that the surgery could be stopped if the liver is too fatty. I didn't want to risk it so I stayed pretty true to the diet. How long is your pre-op diet? Are you required to lose a specific amount?

I am post a little over 7 weeks - just wanted to welcome you to the family keep us posted on your surgery.

SF pudding or SF Jello (yuck). strained FF (low sodium) soups. I loved broccoli & cheese. SF applesauce scrambled eggs (craved them) refried Beans & avocado I was pretty lucky my sleeve has been kind to me...if I could blend it (had no seeds) to mush and it met the criteria for LF, FF, SF, etc I tried it....

yes. if you lay down do not lie flat - prop the head of your bed up a couple of inches - even at night. walk. walk. walk.

@@kmagno I was sleeved on the 6th. I am just ahead of you by about 6 pounds. I didn't weigh myself this morning.

@@Shortlynx2 - Hey neighbor! just south of Jacksonville...

GOOD LUCK everyone you will be on the losers bench watching the fireworks next weekend!

with you in spirit!

prevacid or something similar

start hydrating as much as possible and if you can get on path to prepping for the pre-op diet if needed. some doctors require a certain amount of weight loss. some insurances will deny if you lose too much - check into that

one day stay and pre and post diets I had no real issues.

@@Boo_Nikole u will be rockin' it before you know it!

sounds excellent!