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I agree that to lose weight you need to create a deficit, and 3500 less is a pound. Taking into account that I am no doctor, this is just a suggestion, I would calculate her BMR, that is going to tell you how much calories her body needs a day, as you grow older you need less calories. Track what she eats in a food diary like myfitnesspal.com and if she is consuming less calories than her BMR then hypothetically she should lose weight. If she does exercise compare her net calories (food calories-exercise calories) to her BMR.
Example:
Food calories= 800
Exercise calories= 350
BMR= 1400
Net Calories= (800-350)=450
To make it simple, lets say this is what her calories intake looks like every day Monday- Friday (7 days)
All week calories is then 450*7= 3150
What the body needed those 7 days was 1400*7= 9800
All week deficit = 9800-3150 = 6650 calories
6650/3500= 1.9 lbs lost in 7 days
Like I said before, I am not a doctor, I am actually testing my theory this week. This is an estimate, and should give you an idea of how much she should lose in a week. Myfitnesspal.com tracks food calories, exercise calories and has a BMR calculator.
Hope this helps!
PS: Please don’t judge me for all those number, I can’t help it I like numbers

I felt like a new person after the 2nd surgery. Before...I cried every night to my husband...that I had ruined my life. Begged him to shoot me one night. Looking back, I would go through it all again to be where I am now.

Hello. I never got sick right after surgery.....thank God Almighty! I can only imagine what you go through! We are all different tough. Your experience will be your very own. It doesn't mean something is wrong with you...it just means your road is a little more bumpy than others. Try to take it one day at a time. You will figure out whats right for you with the help of your doctor.
I can tell you that I worried.....way too much....about how much I will be able to eat. I think most of us do. Youre used to a certain way of eating and getting through your day. Things are going to change. That's why you went through with this, right? Something had to give. It is shocking to see how much you once ate compared to how much you are eating..or not eating...now. I completely understand!
I thought for sure I would only be able to eat 1/4 cup of food for the rest of my life and it depressed the hell out of me! I enjoy food. Good food, bad food....all of it! I am up to about 1 cup of food at a meal now at 5+ months out. I think this is the norm for me now. And, guess what, I'm am totally used to it! It's okay! Do I want a giant chunk of cake or a big plate of Mexican food....oh, yes I do!!! But now I can have a bite of my favorites and be okay with it. I am down 66lbs and it feels great! I wouldn't have been able to do it without the surgery. So I am thrilled with my new eating habits. I am thrilled that I no longer crave junk food. I am thrilled that if I do want junk food 1 bite makes me happy! I never thought in a million years that I would be ok with a bite instead of a hunk!!
Good things are coming your way! One day at a time! One accomplishment at a time! One realization at a time!

When did ur doc clear you for sexual activity

My coworker had the surgery in August and she recommended that I use Traditional Medicinals Smooth Move tea. She swears by it. I haven't had to use it yet.
I was able to find this at Walmart as well as Target.
Good luck!

I barely look my age now When I lose I look younger and shorter. I'm 51 btw.

For several years, I'd thought about it, researched the difference in surgeries, talked to several people who'd benefitted greatly from bariatric surgery. I made the mistake of mentioning to my three sisters (The Vatican's Massachusetts Cathedral of Infallibility and Holy Trinity of Judgement) and mother that I was considering bariatric surgery. WOW!! Their rapid-fire stampede of negativity, opinions, judgement, and "I know a girl who blah blah blah" actually ENCOURAGED me (black sheep, middle child of seven kids, the rebel....) to pursue the idea. I can betcha they've heard some wicked twisted grapevine version of the when and where, and most likely continue to hush-hush gossip endlessly. two work at the hospital - one on the floor where I will possibly be post-op. I am requesting to be put elsewhere post-op, but if there aren't any beds available on a different med-surg floor......Ring the Funtime Alarm. Just don't bring in the MassHoles.

I got a voice message this past Thursday that I got approved!! Called in Friday and the coordinator was out of the office for the day. So I get to call tomorrow to set a date, and the awesome part is tomorrow is my birthday. What a great gift!

I got a voice message this past Thursday that I got approved!! Called in Friday and the coordinator was out of the office for the day. So I get to call tomorrow to set a date, and the awesome part is tomorrow is my birthday. What a great gift!

I got a voice message this past Thursday that I got approved!! Called in Friday and the coordinator was out of the office for the day. So I get to call tomorrow to set a date, and the awesome part is tomorrow is my birthday. What a great gift!

I got a voice message this past Thursday that I got approved!! Called in Friday and the coordinator was out of the office for the day. So I get to call tomorrow to set a date, and the awesome part is tomorrow is my birthday. What a great gift!

I got a call from the coordinator and she submitted my paper work in yesterday for a January date. Wish me luck and a prayer my way.

I got a call from the coordinator and she submitted my paper work in yesterday for a January date. Wish me luck and a prayer my way.

I got a call from the coordinator and she submitted my paper work in yesterday for a January date. Wish me luck and a prayer my way.

I got a call from the coordinator and she submitted my paper work in yesterday for a January date. Wish me luck and a prayer my way.

I got a call from the coordinator and she submitted my paper work in yesterday for a January date. Wish me luck and a prayer my way.

I got a call from the coordinator and she submitted my paper work in yesterday for a January date. Wish me luck and a prayer my way.

Bottom line... the only thing this surgery will do is reduce the amount of food that your stomach can hold at one time. that's the only guarantee. EVERYTHING else is up to you. Sure, you will have a honeymoon period where you may not have certain cravings, things will taste different and you may not even be hungry at all. All of these happened to me. But as time goes on, your normal hunger and cravings may very well return. 3 months postop is different from 6 months which is different from a year which is different than 5 years. The hunger hormone is produced in other parts of the body as well as the part of the stomach they removed, so don't think you won't feel hungry. And surgery does nothing to fix your head. Check out the veteran's forum for people years out. In the end, it still comes down to YOU making the right choices.
I'm not saying these things to talk you out of having VSG, I'm just trying to be realistic. I wouldn't trade my surgery for anything. The sleeve gave me the opportunity to lose the weight I could never have lost on my own. And those first 6 months helped me establish new, healthy eating habits that I can only hope stay with me. I've lost over 100% of my excess weight and have maintained for about 3 months. but I still consider myself a newbie at this...I've learned that so much can change in a short time. Spend some time on these forums, especially the posts from the veterans. I think what they have to share is more important than anything. The surgical part lasts a few months...the mental and emotional part lasts a lifetime.
good luck.

You have what is essential if you want to tackle any problem - you have a good mind. You have realistically and dispassionately evaluated yourself, and you know your weak points and your triggers. You know the origins of your tendency toward putting on weight. You should be commended for putting so much thought into your situation.
You seem to have what many people have and that is a Portion Control problem and are an emotional eater: food equals LOVE. BUT you seem to have a spouse who will be supportive, since she is careful with what she feeds the kids. She will support whatever you need to accomplish your goal. These are all good things.
Did anyone mention that in getting a sleeve gastrectomy, the surgeon cuts away a large part of the stomach which secretes a hormone which causes cravings? Ask him about it. I have experienced a drastic reduction in cravings. I no longer crave bread and wheat paroducts. It is good because wheat contains gluten and gluten can cause inflamation and aches and pains. This part of the stomach might grow back in time (years) and you ought to be cognizant of that.
After surgery, things which you liked the taste of, you suddenly might not like the taste of. It sounds strange, but I was a sugar addict but after the surgery, a lot less so. The Protein drinks I had to drink at first tasted good, but now are too sweet for me. I hope you get a nutritionist counselor with your surgery. He/she will tell you that there are many Protein Drinks available and tell you which ones to try.
As to getting too skinny and looking weak - You will be taking Protein and Vitamin supplements to make sure you will not lose muscle. Follow your nutritionist's rules. There are a million ways to cheat the weight loss and put back the weight (unfortunately). The sleeve is only a tool. You can restretch your stomach back to its original big size over time, but do not do that!
Another thing: Most of your weight will come off in the first year. That is your "Honeymoon Period" when the weight will fall off the easiest. Take advantage of that fact. What you will enjoy the most, I think, is the freedom you will get from not being a slave to food. I can walk by the bakery and not go nuts! I do not crave sweet, greasy, gooy-goop any longer. Food does not mean what it used to! You will understand that the refrigerator is NOT your friend. It has always been your enemy! HA!
This is another benefit: Since you will not be as tempted as you have been by food, it will not be a strain NOT to buy stuff that your entire family should not be eating. You will go by the cookie aisle without suffering. This will be good for the kids and everyone. My husband lost 5 pounds in the last 2 months only because we were simply not buying the things I craved. Your weightloss will have beneficial effects all around.
There was a story in the Wall Street Journal a week or so ago about intestinal bacteria, which said that some of our rising obesity problems might be related to the "bad" bacteria living in our gut, because the "good" bacteria has been killed off by antibiotics (both what we have taken as drugs and the antibiotics fed to animals). You might want to Google that. I found it interesting. I think the surgery stops some cravings, and changes the intestinal bacteria as well.
That's all I can think of now. I commend you on your clearheaded thinking. You will be all right.