shellyd67

they typically say an hour and a half to 2 hours max if no other issues

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I had surgery on 8/17 by Dr. Peters. Ask away if you have any questions. Shelly

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800-1000 and if I stall,up by 100-200 calories. I still do 2 Protein Shakes per day. I can't possibly eat 800 calories at this point. I had to up my carbs to 75 per day also because my Protein levels were on the low side, even though I get 90-100 gms per day. I have lost steady and really haven't had a stall YET. And use YET lightly.

Also Shellyd67, I have some advise for the Constipation because mine used to be really bad as well (a downside for a high Protein diet). I take a colace about 100mg every other day, it's a stool softener not a laxative so it doesn't makes you go or give you cramps it just makes it easier to go. I also take 2 tablespoons of metamucil free and clear fiber (odorless & flavorless) inside a 16 ounce Water bottle everyday. I started this regime about two weeks ago and this helped me tremendously. I use to spend 30-45 min in the restroom due to constipation now I go every other day and usually 10 min or less. Everyone is different so try it and let me know.

I certainly helps but I have an issue now and then.

I'm officially 6 months post op today and I have never felt better !!

Now, I will discuss the good, the bad and the ugly.

There are just so many positive things that have come from this surgery.

The good:

1. I am off all medication

2. I no longer need a CPAP

3. My knees feel so much better

4. I have energy out the Wazoozoo

5. My self confidence has sky rocketed

6. I can fit in an airplane seat with no issues ( Going to Jamaica in May)

7. I can stand and walk for hours without even thinking about pain or fatigue

8. My family relationships are even better

9. The stylish clothes I can wear

10.I hopefully saved myself from an early death due to obesity

The bad:

NOTHING

The ugly:

Constipation

I am down 104 lbs so far. I should weigh 141 lbs at the most, to be in a normal BMI range. That means 79 more pounds to go. Wish me luck !!!!

I always try and refrain from gossip and things like that. I do encourage my kids to give up a food related item. And we do no meat on Ash Wednesday and all Friday's during Lent.

Close to 6 months post op and down 95 lbs ????????????

For me, hands down the sleeve was much easier. In fact, it was night and day. My C-sections were rough.

Wow !!! What a bi$&@ !!! She would not have made that nasty remark, had she not been jealous of you in my opinion. Keep your chin up. There are rude, hateful people in this world unfortunately.

I'm treating myself and my family, to a trip to Jamaica in May. I would have never wanted to go prior to losing all this weight. We are so excited and I plan on doing every activity they offer.

I'm 5 months post op and haven't used a straw. I do miss using one though ????????????

Awesome !!!!!

I am 5 months post op and my taste buds are a bit different now. I no longer enjoy coffee and few other things I used to love. I am not the least bit bothered by it though.

Those of you who think people can't possibly gain all their weight back because thier stomachs are smaller are either in denial or are woefully misinformed. Or both. I mean, how many in this forum alone know someone who gained all their weight back after WLS?

*Raises hand*

I buy sugar free mints weekly lol

Did you all know there are BONES in your hands???? I know that, because I can now see them!!!! ????

That's so awesome !!! ????????????????????????????????????

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Thank God for pictures. It's always hard for me to realize I have lost any weight when I look in the mirror.

In my house we like to watch the food network....and I was just wondering....wouldn't it be I good idea for someone who has had wls to come out with a cooking show just for us????? Hmmm (rubs chin)

I have not warp my head around my new sleeve and it sometimes stress me out cause I'm alway question my self not and so afraid to mess up this opportunity that I have been blessed to have. I thank you guys so much for your positive advice it really helps ladies

August 17th for me ???????? I am doing well. I've lost 88 lbs from my highest weight. Keep up the good work !!  

your right, in this stage I should only be eating soft foods and fish and chicken.< /p>

As Inner Surfer Girl stated above, that is an awful lot of sugar. Also, a lot of carbs. Did you add any Protein Powder ? I'm close to 5 months post op and wouldn't have any of the above ingredients in my shakes. Just my opinion.

I use Pickle Juice in my potato salad and deviled eggs. LOL

I had my sleeve 9 weeks ago. Things are going great, I've had a couple bad days but nothing major to complain about. I've lost 40 lbs in two months. So I am feeling really great with no regrets.

As we have all just gone thru the holiday season with lots of opportunities to fall off the wagon, I had no desire to eat anything bad for me. My in laws, mostly my mil and sil were so extremely rude throughout the holidays. On thanksgiving my mil announced at dinner I had had surgery and that's why I wasn't eating much. My husbands entire family was there. I was so mad. I chose to keep my surgery quiet. It's a personal matter and I tend to be a very private person and I didn't want all the attention. Well I know my mil was hoping for someone to make some rude comment Bc even before the surgery she was very rude about it. But it back fired on her and everyone was praising my lose and my decision. I could tell she was mad.

Well two weeks later we have my sons bday party at a local arcade. They had pizza and cake. I ate a healthy lunch before we left for the party. My mil once again announced in front of my sons friends and their parents that I wasn't eating Bc I had surgery. I was pissed. Then when I was serving cake to everyone a little while my sil says "I'm sure you are regretting your stupid surgery now. You know you want cake!" At that point I was done with both of them. I told her I was very happy with my "stupid surgery", I have no regrets, and I have no desire to eat sweets so if she could kindly keep her negativity to herself I would appreciate it. As soon as I left the room they both started talking crap about me to my ex mil who is like my mom. She shut them both down very quickly. Even she wasn't excited about my surgery but she has always been supportive.

So now we are at Christmas, my husbands family is talking to me about my weight loss and how good I'm looking and asking how things are going. Both my mil and sil kept interrupting making rude comments, bringing up how I had a bad day recently so it wasn't worth it, how the holidays have to suck for me Bc I can't eat like a normal person, and how they can't see a difference in my weight (I've gone down 3 sizes), and so on. I finally pulled them to the side and told them they need to cut the negative, rude, unnneeded comments. I told them they seem very jealous and hopeful for me to fail and i didn't appreciate that from people who are claiming to be family. If it continues we would no longer take part in their family gatherings.

So my mil turns around and tells my husband I was being a b***h (sorry for the language) and threatening to disown them. My husband was clueless to most of these comments and incidents other than the thanksgiving incident. And on thanksgiving he told her she was rude and disrespectful and it needed to stop. I filled him in on everything else and was furious. He called her and told her I had every right to say what I said and to be mad. And he stood by me completely.

I'm sure this will not be the end of it. But it's getting to the point I just don't want to be around them. Or I am gonna turn into that mega b***h she claimed I am. Anyone else deal with this kinda stuff from family or friends?