Gaelsmom

Thanks for the great advice. You rock ryn2bthin!

You look amazing! Congrats:) In terms of training, how do you structure food to support you through those runs and how long after GB did you start running? You are an inspiration!

You are doing so good. Your bra and shorts fit so differently in the before and after. Way to go!!!

Sleeves, as a rule, don't stretch. As time goes by and the swelling goes down, you are able to eat more. When I say "more", I mean from a few tablespoons of food up to a cup or so (down the road). That's not a lot right? So how do people still gain weight? Although at 10 months out, I may only be able to eat 1 slice of pizza in a sitting (if that), throughout the day, I can graze on that pizza and probably could finish the whole thing. I have now eaten a whole pizza (or cake, or pie, or bag of chips). Get the picture? The sleeve is not a magic pill that makes you not want to eat. It just restricts the AMOUNT you can eat in a short period of time. You are still going to have to exercise some self control and will power. It's just a tool that helps with that. Like the saying goes, they operate on your stomach, not.your mind. So now I understand it a lot better and have more hope for the future. The potential of eating the entire pizza plus appetizer or dessert in one go will be difficult. Thanks!

I think I didn't ask the best question. So I have dieted since early childhood, I have great knowledge of calories,quality food, measuring etc. Every time I was successful at a diet for periods of 1-2 years, I returned down that terrible road. My intention is to stick to this. But my fear is that once the honeymoon is over, as it was with a plan I stuck to for 2 years, if I have a bad week, or bad month, will it render the sleeve or gb useless? Will I be able to increase my new sleeve and regain it all back or increase the pouch nullifying the loss? I was paleo for over a year with only 2 cheat days. I never thought I would abandon the lifestyle but here I am. I'm scared that I will mess it up down the road.

I'm scheduled for the sleeve in August. I am reconsidering whether bypass is a better option. Biggest issue is that I can take in lots of food at one go and I have a sweet tooth which isn't as bad as it once was. And even though I know I'm full, I can eat to the point of feeling sick. So my question is to anyone with similar eating patterns, did your sleeve or bypass really help one year post surgery or was it easy to slip into old habits and regain the weight? I can eat a large ny bagel with eggs bacon and cheese followed by a large latte and a visit to a bakery where i get several items. Other goals is that i dream to run a marathon, and want to have a baby in a couple of years. Thanks

Thanks for the details! There is so much to think about and I am overthinking sleeve vs. Bypass all the time. I suffered from anemia when I was younger. And I'm not the best with vitamins. I want to make a decision that will work for me in the long haul.

You look great! I'm second guessing the sleeve for the bypass. I'm at the same weight as you when you started. But having the need for infusions scares me. How do you feel about becoming anemic etc. Thx.

As I applied for a loan for the sleeve yesterday, I got a call of approval for the surgery from my insurance company. So good luck to the June and July sleevers!

Thanks!

Good luck with it all!!! Please keep us updated about your experience. It has been tough getting everyone on board and now I'm second guessing myself.

Hi Anyone get bariatric surgery at the OCC? Can you share your experiences? Thanks

Hi everyone. I'll be there at the end of June with Dr. Ortiz at the OCC. Anyone else going there?