Tauruslady5

The general rule is no surgery if you are sick. Call the surgeon, go see your doc.

Danielle.
First of all, you have to do this for you. I watched you-tube videos over and over just so I can see what was going to happen. I was great and excited up until the day of surgery. I knew exactly what I was going to have done, what I had to do in order to make this work. Just remember.....it is a tool, the surgeon is doing surgery on your tummy not your brain, and lastly, they are making you a new "BABY" tummy. You have to start off with formula (liquid), then move to mushy food (baby food), and then graduate to each level just as a baby does. The tissues in your stomach are still able to stretch and bring you right back where you were from the start. It is up to you to make this work, not anyone else.
Yes, we are here to give advice when needed or just to get some ideas as to what you can or cannot eat. What I have realized is that each state and each surgeon is different. I have also noticed on this site, people are sometimes judgmental and harsh. (Just let those go and focus on the positive)
Here in CT, our surgeons have us for the first 2 weeks only 100% liquids, week 3-6 mushy food, 7wk plus you learn to eat smaller portions and in all...it does work, and you don't feel hungry.
As for the loose skin. I would rather be a healthier weight then worry about my extra skin. Who cares, I know I don't. I didn't do this to worry about my skin. I wanted to become more healthier for my grand-daughter and daughters. Oh by the way, I will be 50 in May and I love my decision.
Right now the only exercise I can do, per my APRN is walk at a fast pace. I go back on the 20th of this month and hopefully she will tell me I can do more extensive exercise. I have a year to make myself down to the wieght I want. (150 pounds and ( am 5'7).
I am proud that you have made this decision to become healthier. Being you are only 24 is great that you realized your problem now than later.
As for the pain, hunger, or any other problems after surgery, to each their own. I had Thrush for 2 weeks, my stomach hurt only when I swallowed, but it was because of the Thrush not the surgery. So I cannot eat 3 oz of food yet, my body will tell me when I am ready.
Take your time and ENJOY this ride............................((((HUGGS)))
Annamarie from Connecticut.

Of course having excess skin removed will result in weight loss. Exactly how much weight loss depends on how much excess skin you have. Also, you will most likely not feel like eating for a while after the surgery, resulting in some weight loss as well. It is important to remember, however, that your skin will continue to tighten for a while after weight loss. You will probably not see final results for up to a year after you reach your goal weight. And of course, everyone is different. Many factors play into how well your skin responds to your loss.

I was the same. I had to eat something every 2 hours, so I did use string cheese, applesauce, etc. I especially loved having the refried Beans w/some shredded cheese on top. I would only do 2 oz of that.. Made my tummy feel full.

I had my surgery on 11/21. My first weighted was done on my two-week visit with the doctor. Then I am doing every Monday morning. I use the scale at work because it is the same type at my doctors.

It seems like alot of people also had a drain site. My surgeon did not do that either. Why would they do that when there is absolutely no medical reason to do that? I ask my surgeon this before my surgery and that was his answer.

Not a horrible topic..... I was sleeved on 11/21 and did not have a BM until probably Mid-December. Being that I was only doing liquids, nothing was coming out. When I started to eat some mushy type foods, I would poop a little (I mean a little).
I now take a softener because they do not want us to strain to go to the bathroom. I may have a BM once a week if that now.
So it is not a bad topic. Maybe you and I both will get some good advice as to what to do to make it happen more.
Happy New Year's.

I am assuming you made sure your insurance paid for this operation. I have only received a 200 co-pay for the surgeon, a 200 co-pay for my hospital stay and a 35.00 nurse visit charge for my 2-week f/u.
If you are receiving bills, and your insurance was to pay, then you need to get ahold of them because they need to make sure they put in the correct codes.
Annamarie

Hi. So I had my surgery on 11/21/14. To date I have lost 50 pounds. When I started eatting after my 2-week f/u, I was allowed to only eat 2 tsp every 2 hours. I did this until about last weekend. I now eat 1/4 (2oz) every three hours. I eat at 6:30/9:30/12:30/3:30/6:30. I do not feel hungry. Remember, your doctor only did surgery on your stomach and NOT YOUR BRAIN. If you want this to work, you need to really watch what you eat and ask yourself "Do I really want to have that food". I, too, have eatten until my stomach hurt, but after a few times, I decided it was not worth it. So I now think when I eat, I take a bite, put my spoon down for 1 minute, then I take another bite. I am making my BRAIN realize I am full, not my stomach anymore.
Good luck, you can do this. If you worked this hard to reach this point, then you will continue to do what you want until you SUCCEED.
Annamarie

Hi.
I was totally honest from day 1. It is not normal to loose 30 pounds in one month. If co-workers have a problem or give bad comments. Remember it is their problem not yours.
What you did was for you and no one else. You made the decision to become healthier. Just remember, don't give food advise to them. I will not tell anyone what to eat or not to eat. They have made their choice on their livestyle just like WE made our new choice.
Congrats on your success and you have lots more to go and will be amazing when completed your goal.
Have a sparkling day

No bandages here. They used a special purple glue that came off within one week.
I am in CT, where is everyone else from that they had staples and bandages?

Hi. Sorry to hear about the gas pain.
Here is what I was told to do and it worked great. I had 2 teaspoons every 2 hours. I would take those two bites slowly meaning, I would take one teaspoon then put my spoon down for one minute, then take the next spoonful. Then I would put the plate away and in 2 hours do it again.
I never felt hungry at all. After awhile, my tummy knew when 2 hours was coming because I could feel it. You have to keep it up and train your brain.
I had my surgery 11/21 and I am still on mushy food, but just this week did I start to even try 1/4 cup of food.< /p>
Annamarie

Hi.
I was totally honest from day 1. It is not normal to loose 30 pounds in one month. If co-workers have a problem or give bad comments. Remember it is their problem not yours.
What you did was for you and no one else. You made the decision to become healthier. Just remember, don't give food advise to them. I will not tell anyone what to eat or not to eat. They have made their choice on their livestyle just like WE made our new choice.
Congrats on your success and you have lots more to go and will be amazing when completed your goal.
Have a sparkling day

I thought shoulder pain was gas. A friend of mine had a leak and her symptoms were non-stop vomiting even after drinking Water.

Hi.
I was totally honest from day 1. It is not normal to loose 30 pounds in one month. If co-workers have a problem or give bad comments. Remember it is their problem not yours.
What you did was for you and no one else. You made the decision to become healthier. Just remember, don't give food advise to them. I will not tell anyone what to eat or not to eat. They have made their choice on their livestyle just like WE made our new choice.
Congrats on your success and you have lots more to go and will be amazing when completed your goal.
Have a sparkling day

No, I haven't had any post-op pain. I suggest you call your surgeon.

Congrats. I will let you know by the third day you will be feeling like you made the wrong decision. You will get past that feeling. I have seen me plus many others go though this feeling.
When going to the hospital. Just wear sweats & sneakers (comfortable) and nothing more. They supply your toothbrush if you did not bring one. You will be in bed mostly anyways until they have you walk around.
As for when you come home, it is liquid diet for 2 weeks anyways. I did mostly broth, tried the Protein drink (i could not even fathom the taste). I also drank lots of Water. I even had one in my bed with me so when I woke up it was right there. I also would by cans of Soup and just drink the broth, nothing more. I did not do applesauce or yogurt just plain old liquids. I would also do Jello and pop cycles that were sugar-free.
My Vitamins were my synthroid, MVI and the Omeprazole they prescribed. I would have to open the Omeprazole and put the little tiny pills on a tsp of applesauce to swallow those tiny pills. (that was the only time I had food in my mouth).
The Protein Drink I do now is called Spiri-tein (has NO artificial sweetners and has a great taste).
Just relax and remember this is a tool to help you. The doctors are only operating on your stomach not your brain. It is up to you to make this work.
Annamarie

Congrats !!! I started at 300 pounds, now down to 250 in 1 month, goal to be 150. I just had my surgery on 11/21. You did great. How long did it take?

Congrats. I will let you know by the third day you will be feeling like you made the wrong decision. You will get past that feeling. I have seen me plus many others go though this feeling.
When going to the hospital. Just wear sweats & sneakers (comfortable) and nothing more. They supply your toothbrush if you did not bring one. You will be in bed mostly anyways until they have you walk around.
As for when you come home, it is liquid diet for 2 weeks anyways. I did mostly broth, tried the Protein drink (i could not even fathom the taste). I also drank lots of Water. I even had one in my bed with me so when I woke up it was right there. I also would by cans of Soup and just drink the broth, nothing more. I did not do applesauce or yogurt just plain old liquids. I would also do Jello and pop cycles that were sugar-free.
My Vitamins were my synthroid, MVI and the Omeprazole they prescribed. I would have to open the Omeprazole and put the little tiny pills on a tsp of applesauce to swallow those tiny pills. (that was the only time I had food in my mouth).
The Protein Drink I do now is called Spiri-tein (has NO artificial sweetners and has a great taste).
Just relax and remember this is a tool to help you. The doctors are only operating on your stomach not your brain. It is up to you to make this work.
Annamarie

www.vitacost.com/
https://www.naturesplus.com
www.vitaminshoppe.com ›
www.amazon.com/‎
Here are some of the websites I would go to. I used Spiru-tein because you can order individual package set instead of paying alot for something you did not like.
I hope this helps. I also used Spiru-tein because there was NO artificial sweetners in this product.
Annamarie

I'm 3 mths can eat as tolerated, but I probably won't be doing breads and crackers until I hit maintenance. I don't want the empty carbs.