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I had my sleeve 3/05/15. I have lost 70lbs to date. I would like to loose another 50lbs. I am having a lil trouble, now that I can eat everything and tolerate everything it is so much easier to take in too many calories. I am averaging around 1200 calories and the loss has definitely slowed down but not stopped thankfully. What is your daily intake like?

I am right at 2 months out, and I am 26 pounds down, however for the last 2 weeks I am having trouble with headaches. Everyday in the afternoon I an getting splitting headaches. Has anyone else found that they were getting headaches? Is there something my body is not getting? I shouldn't be in sugar, carb or caffeine withdrawal because it has been months since I've had any of those things and the headaches only started about 2 weeks ago. Any advice welcome thanks.

Dr Drake Bellinger is phenomenal. He is out of Baton Rouge he has done four of my family members as well as my surgery with no complications. He has surgery centers in Baton Rouge, Hammond and Gonzalez. I had my surgery at st. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. I've never been treated so well in a hospital. I would highly recommend them and their staff as well as Dr Bellinger.

Thanks everyone...I did choose things from my allowed list. It was all protein. It was like once I was able to taste real food again I went off the edge, well now that our edge is so tiny. My brain need to catch up to my new stomach. I am going to start tracking my intake, and try to stay on a schedule. I am so fearful of failure.

Today is my week two I've been following the plan quite well. I have entered the soft foods phase. I had two and a half ounces of an egg this morning and two and a half ounces of tuna fish this afternoon. I felt like the day was going well however this evening I've snacked and overdid it far too much. I'm extremely uncomfortable how about I haven't thrown up. I'm quite scared that I did damage could I stretch out my pouch in just one day or can I get it back together tomorrow. I'm feeling considerably defeated and incredibly disgusted with myself. I'm going to go back to straight liquids tomorrow to try to even everything out. My fear is that I've eaten too much too soon and I've stretched my sleeve, is that possible to do in just one day?

No worries we are sorry it seems like everybody was jumping on the attack bandwagon. In essence I was guilty of it myself.

5 cups of sugar might be a bit much. I think they meant 5 cups of tea with added sugar, not 5 cups of sugar. Really now?

You can also go with a hand roll. It's all the flavors of sushi, but usually doesn't have the rice you don't miss the rice it at all.

I am now 4 days post-op and have moved to full liquid diet. I am starving all the time and really scared. I constantly sip protein water and have had some cream of broccoli soup. It is a battle to not eat thinks before it is time. I am really worried that my will power will only last so long. Has anyone else felt this way and overcame the hunger? I hope I am not alone in this one. Thanks

I have been scheduled for March 4th, however it is now official because I now have my approval from the insurance company. Now the real nerves have set in. I have waited to tell family till the approval was in, and now that I have put it out there I am so nervous. I am quite panicky. I know I am doing the right thing so why am I so freaked out? Family is very supportive thank goodness, but wow I just dunno.

Absolutely,yes you can! I am on day one now and it sucks but that's okay cuz I know it's only getting better from here. Every day from here on out I'm getting healthier and getting closer to the me I deserve to be.

March 4th. On my pre op diet now. So ready,can't wait!

The "easy way out" ha! We are on a new journey and it is not going to be easy but it will be rewarding. We now have to learn a new way of life. I am kust now on my 2week pre-op diet,and I also have a friend who is not outwardly against me in my journey( she is too passive aggressive for that) but only brings up the negative aspects of the surgery. She also puts things in such a way to try to make me feel bad that I've had to "resort" as she puts it to surgery. She would start sentences with "awe ain't it a shame" this or that. Just as we learn what unhealthy foods to avoid, we also need to learn to recognize and avoid unhealthy people as well. Unapologetically! Please do not let anyone who is not positive invade or try to undermine your happiness. Stay strong and positive. Let this person know that you need them in your corner and if they can't be then there's no place for them in your future. Good luck keep up the good work you're going to do great. Enjoy your journey and enjoy becoming the new you healthier you!

I will be having my surgery in March I will be starting on my 2 week pre-op program. How do I cook and plan meals for my family and stay on track with all of my requirements