LaLa Lady

Well somehow I accidentally swallowed the pit of a date last night. Should I be concerned or will it take care of itself? (I am one year post sleeve).

Read, read and read some more. There are hundreds of books on WLS, the good, the bad and the whatever. It is a great support to see so many perspectives on weight in America. It will help you in so many ways to be connected to the journey we all share. Good luck.

Hi all, I wondered if anyone has any experience with the procedure known as thermitight? I have extra skin on my neck that I talked to my dermatology doctor about. She suggested that this was a good solution which has little risk and good results.

What they really mean is you have lost quickly so they haven't had time to adjust to seeing the new healthy you. Congratulations and remind them it's really about health and not weight.

Congratulations on your VSG surgery, it sounds like you are feeling okay so far, which is great. Being nine months out from my sleeve I've learned it's a bit like the weather, if you don't like it don't worry, it will change! I remember thinking as you did and all of a sudden it changed, I wasn't hungry all the time. Although it wasn't right away it will, you are still in the healing process so focus on that. As far as head hunger, we are all human living in a foodie world so you will experience it. The thing that helps me Is to remind myself it is okay to be hungry, not as in starving but to recognize fullness really isn't normal, we are just use to feeling that way. You'll get it, patience. Good Luck.

Hi all, I haven't updated in awhile so I thought my recent 6 month check was a good time. I am 65 pounds down and am feeling great. I have 40 or so pounds to go so I am more than half way there even though I have been losing slowly. My meds have been cut in half and I have recently started a Pilates class. No hair loss so far and no complications so...I am happy. I hope everyone is doing well also, we all have our highs and lows but I am so glad I made the decision to live the sleeved life!

Agree, portion control is easy early on with the sleeve, don't know how that works later on down the road. My experience is that carbs really slow the process down, at least this is my experience. I am a slower loser anyway so I avoid them most of the time. I had a sweet tooth before surgery but am glad to say I really don't miss them much, I do occasionally have a dessert if I am out but a few bites and I am good. Certainly follow your program but it's very individual as to how you choose to eat. I try to always remember why I did this to start with and I really do not want to have to experience of being overweight again or have any of the health complications that come with obesity. Good luck.

Wow that's a great one! Congrats. I had an unexpected NSV this past weekend when my brother and sister-in-law told me my voice and the way I talk was even different since weight loss. I was surprised and asked what they meant and they said there was more pep in my voice and less breathiness when I spoke. Didn't expect that but I'll take it!

I was told to wait until six months before eatting it and I took it as a precaution to avoidpossible food poisoning...higher risk with bottom dwellers(shellfish).

I also eat prunes daily but this doesn't always do the trick...what type of laxatives does everyone use?

Remember you won't come home from surgery as a thin person, that takes time. Remember you just had surgery and it takes time to heal and that means resting and following your surgeons plan. Good luck.

Exercise does not have to be joining a gym. Just move, walk, run, swim, use a home tread mill, hike, walk the dog (if you don't own one the Rescue is full of dogs needing walking) or anything else you might incorporate into a daily routine. I agree with the others, the only one that needs to approve of your looks is you and how you feel about yourself will project to others. Good luck you seem like your on track to a healthier you!

You are going to be fine! Right now and for the next few weeks you are recovering from surgery. Try to take it easy and just heal. Listen to your body and your new little sleeved stomach and most important stick to the surgeons plan! Restriction will come but right now don't worry about being hungry just get your water and protein in as best you can...the best is yet to come!

Three months and 3 weeks out and today I hit my half way there! 51 pounds lost and 51 more to go! Yeah sleeve!

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So sorry to hear this...I would be calling the surgeons office for advice. SF popsickles, jello, pudding, soup and protein water will help prevent becoming dehydrated again. Eggs and cottage cheese are easier than meat early on for protein. Good luck.

I use isopure unflavored protein powder from Amazon.

I just had my three month check and was told I'm right on track at a 45 pound loss. I eat small amounts but I can eat most everything now. I always get my protein and fluid in but need to work on getting into an exercise routine. I recently have seen a few people that I haven't seen since surgery and they instantly noticed the weight loss! It's good to hear since I know I'm losing but I don't always realize how much it shows to others. Most people are complimentary and that's it but a few do go on longer than necessary which can be awkward. It sounds like we are all at different places but all headed in the right direction...healthy!

I also have a sleeve of steel, there is very little that bothers me at three months out. My restriction is what limits my eatting. I am rarely hungry and have had to get used to wasting food! It is awkward in restaurants at times but I always say it was great I'm just full. As far as straws I was allowed to begin using them after the first month. I've had no problem with them as long as I don't drink with my meals, I will occasionally sip if I have dry mouth.

Ohhh..this post sounds like my difficulties. I don't really like to cook and am never really hungry. I find myself just looking to eat protein to meet goal and that's it. I guess it's not a bad problem to have but it does get boring. I will try TJ's and maybe some tapa recipes and see if that helps.

Agree...something is wrong.

Check with your surgeon. Better safe than sorry.

Hi, welcome, I am 10 weeks out so I probably can't answer many questions yet but this is a great site for advice and support. Best wishes on your journey, you'll be fine.

Wow, sorry you are experiencing these emotions and regrets. Are you in a support group or have you considered a therapist who specializes in WLS that can help you through this? You are not very far out so yes you should be able to eat more in the future but remember why you started on this journey, if we could have done this w/o surgery we would have. This is your best chance to learn to eat healthy and avoid all the horrors that come with obesity. As far as vitiamns I use Celebrate brand as they come in chewable, soft chew, sublingual or pill form and they combine vitiamns so you don't need to take so many individually. This has helped me as I also have multiple meds for medical complications due to obesity which are greatly decreasing! Hang in there and focus on the future not the past. Move forward in your new life and give yourself some time to adjust to your new lifestyle. Best wishes!