Christine99

You cant take the hair and tooth loss back...if you are ok with dentures and wigs rock on

If it were JUST hair and tooth loss, that would be one thing. But not getting sufficient Protein and hydration can lead to much more serious illness and even death. The reason the OP might feel "fine" for a while without sufficient Protein is that her body can live for a while by just eating up her muscle. Once her muscle is depleted and she no longer has any source of protein, she will weaken. Her immune system will fail and she could ultimately die. Protein is not optional for human survival.

my response was meant to be sarcastic

By not following what you were advised...you will have that horrid beat look that you see people that have had this surgery and do not follow the directive given.

You are taking supplements and Protein because there is no way to sustain yourself without it...you might feel ok now but you are in for a world of disappointment down the road.

You cant take the hair and tooth loss back...if you are ok with dentures and wigs rock on

Awesome!!! But dont invest too much! Just buy a couple to get you by...you will be out of the new clothes before you know it

Ok last night I took my sons to JCP for new jeans and as I was checking out the "bold" salesgirl says "Now we have the kids covered, what's Mom gonna do about those sagging pants she's wearring?" I just laughed. Haha. Yep I'm 6 weeks postop and down 44 lbs. Time to invest some $$ in myself. (Just a little).

No doubt this is soooo worth it all.

Love it!!

No regrets other than not doing it sooner.

Take it one day at a time...you will have a whole outlook on life once the weight starts coming off...you will be feeling soo good about yourself!!

I am currertly 193 and wearing a 14...but depends on the jeans...some of my 14s are too big...and I have gotten into some 12s

No I havent had any issues...the Kashi does need to sit in milk for a while

I am allowed to have Kashi Go Lean and Special K Protein for weeks now.

Actually at this point I am released to have anything I want, no food restrictions.

Your insurance will cover?

I was released to cardio and lifting 4 weeks post op

I have been going to the gym daily since January

If you are just starting an exercise habit...start slow and work yourself up.

Challenge yourself cardio on bikes and ellipticals or treadmill...either by uping your time or beating your distance in that time each week.

Good luck

My surgery was 7/22/15

The day of surgery was the worst for me...regrets, crying etc...but I could not have anything...no Water, no candy, nothing in my mouth but a swab for the inside of my mouth. My nurse assured me it was the worst and she too was a sleev patient and I will feel better after my leak test the next day.

She was right...I have had no complications...no issues.

I have taken no pain meds since leaving the hospital. I went back to work the 6th days after surgery.

I would not change a thing...I have followed every instruction to the T.

I think everyone is different and people have different tolerances.

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Frankly its no ones business but yours

I have only told a very select...in my family my mom and my bf. I did tell girls at work.

I made it my New Years resolution to get healthly...new job, new year new me.

So to the people that have noticed my weight loss have noticed as I have been progressing since January and know that I have been going to the gym everyday and eating low carb.

Its a totally personal decision and up to you who you want to share that with

Congrats!!!

I hit it yesterday...omg what a great feeling!!

Continued sucess on your journey!!

I was told not to swallow anything larger than a pill...all of my Vitamins are chewables and meltaways.

Thankfully I have not need any Rx since surgery

I eat 3 meals...3 Snacks (usually 2) and 2-3 Protein shakes a day

plus my Water

Great job!!

Just ordered...15 pkgs for $15 and $1.99 shipping

I returned to work the 7th day after surgery, (Sleeved on Wednesday went back on Tuesday)

I had no complications and didnt need any pain meds

I miss steak a big juicy ribeye

I have not had coffee since my surgery July 22...and I do not miss it.

Try "New Whey" it's a lot less to drink 3.5 oz and has 42g of Protein

I went to Vitamin Shoppe and bought these last night...WOW they are super sweet...much better when put in a Water

Thank you for sharing

Congrats

Definately keep on walking...it helps soo much!

I too have had a great recovery. No complications at all.

The hardest part of the recovery for me was the first day after surgery. I was not allowed to have anything but a swab for my mouth of ice chips and mouth wash in it.

But after the leak test and i was able to get some liquids in I felt like a champ.

I havent taken pain meds since leaving hospital.

I went back to work 6th day after surgery.

I am 3 weeks post op

Hi there...I am also in North Jersey

I am not sceduled for surgery until 7/22/15 with Dr Karl Strom.

I am going through appointments with psychologist (today), nutritionist, pulmunary, gastro.

Good luck to you in your journey

i have been taking Plexus for the last 3 weeks...no difference in weight.

A friend of mine is selling and figured I would support here and see if it wprked as they boast it does.

I have not had surgery yet, I am scheduled for July 22, 2015