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I would ask how you begin to tell a Dr. that you attempted to eat that much and could. We go through a lot of pre-op education and receive post-op instructions and they are very clear that you need to reduce and monitor portion size and we should NOT be over-eating. It will be a little hard to blame a surgeon when you didn't follow post-op instructions. The OP indicated that the surgeon clearly made a mistake - and proceeded to say he ate 20 oz steak. People had input that he shouldn't have eaten that much - regardless of how much he "could" eat and that it would be advisable to discuss this with his surgeon and not immediately blame the surgeon (that won't benefit anyone). That's not judging him - it's providing solicited opinions/advice. Sorry they aren't wrapped up in a pretty bow and you don't feel they show enough "compassion". Glad to see you taking this all in and getting your gameplan together for when you have your own WLS . It is all about personal accountability, effort and discipline. None of these three can be lacking even after the sleeve tool is in place. If we play stupid games we will win stupid prizes. Bottom line. I know I've had my share of weak moments, but I have been able, thus far, to make them short lived and to learn from them. You appear to be doing your homework now......beforehand. It will help you make the most out of things later on. Some folks just don't seem to get it, though. They expect the WLS to do all the work and it will not.

Safe travels and have a ball !!!!!!

I had my surgery in the morning......and after waking up and walking the first time and getting back to the room I really was ready for my wife to head on home and take care of family things. The time that afternoon went fast....night was fast.....and next full day there was fast. I enjoyed being on my own....which I really wasn't due to the nurses coming every few minutes it seemed to check vitals and such. The time passed quickly and I was ready to for the trip home. I hate being in hospitals and honestly don't want visitors.....I just want to focus on recovering from the procedures and get the heck outa there. Everyone is different.

Why do you eat so much at each sitting ? Cramming food down our gullets isn't really the gameplan is it ? Your capacity may always be greater than the recommended amounts per meal.

So.....when is the date of the cruise ? Sounds like your surgery will possibly be in December or January.

No help needed other than a ride home.

8 months post op here.....but still remember the week leading up to the surgery like it was yesterday. Pain was very surprising for me in that it really didn't amount to much of anything at all. Some soreness and pain meds for the first day or two at home was all. I skipped the puree phase and just stayed with the Protein shakes until soft foods like tuna and such were allowed at 4 weeks. It passed like a breeze and the weight loss was steady. The anesthesia was really improved over prior types I've had. I woke up clear and lucid and had zero hangover. Up and walking two hours later and every 3 hours afterwards. Nothing to it.

The same decision tormented me. Which way. Ultimately the surgeon emphasized a few things that clinched the deal for me two weeks before the surgery. My only regret is not doing this sooner.

http://www.questnutrition.com/about-quest/ I like the company.....like their products an like their story. I've not tried all their stuff.....and have found some that I don't care for as well. I don't eat their bars or chips every day or not even every week....but I keep them in my desk at work, along with packs of flavored tuna. A bag of their chips with some salsa is a great treat every so often.

Awesome !

You, sir, are a class act. Good guy.

The first person I'd like to call out on the carpet was my last NUT. She spent all this time telling my class how much she understood us......because she was one of us....a former wls patient, too. She gives all the same textbook answers each and every time in classes an on our private fb page. Same answers....same "myths" all the time. Her advice is hard to take for me.....for two reasons: 1) it never varies or is customized to the individual or their limitations or history 2) she must not be adhering to her own advice because she either never reached her goal......or has had significant regain.

Most surprising benefit of wls ? For me it has been how quickly I accept change. It's been surprising and alarming but I call it a benefit because every change I've been considering has been approached in direction of, "What is most healthy for me? What will make me the sincerely happy long term?". Been married for 23 years......worked for the same employer the past 21 years......been driving the same vehicle for the past 9 years.......yet I've gone through a good bit of speculation and consideration to make changes with each..... Some of this has been the self generated drama that has accompanied this initial 7 month post-op craziness. Now it's settling down. One thing that I really see myself changing is my job. Perhaps it's time for a new career.....less stress.

You are certainly going to be living in a huge calorie deficit on the days you do these gladiator workouts. Only you will know how you'll feel. Sounds like you have already learned to back off and avoid the portions that cause trouble. Good practice to get in. Being over motivated beats the heck out of the alternative in my opinion. The risk of this tendency is that injuries may occur if you don't listen to your body. All pain is not a bad thing.....but some pains are warning shots over your bow. It has taken me a while to distinguish the differences......

"The hip hip a hop, a you don't stop the rockin' To the bang bang boogie Say up jump the boogie to the rhythm of the boogie the beat" Powerful list and great sense of humor.

Similar issues here, too. I eat my meals too fast....and fill up very quickly. It would seem that I am very much living the science experiment that @@Kindle has presented. The only time I seem to take the bariatric recommended eating pace is when I'm eating a meal in a restaurant.

Mine did, thankfully. It scared me enough to be extremely careful post-op. i stayed on nothing but Protein shakes the first 4 weeks post-op due to fear of my healing stomach. By then......my feelings about food had changed. I'd learned that the term "comfort food" was such a misnomer. Food doesn't comfort. Air conditioners or blankets provide comfort. Food is simply something that you eat for sustenance and we very much are what eat. Perhaps this surgery doesn't come with enough post-op pain for folks to take it seriously? I mean, most everyone responds to pain with caution and careful actions, right ? Maybe it'd be better if we hurt more....and longer....post-op. I should have asked my surgeon for the enhanced pain upgrade, lol. My thoughts on the matter are that far too many people reach their surgery date with minimal instruction and understanding of the state of things......and far too little emotional coaching and strengthening. I had 75% of my stomach removed because I was using it poorly. I truly hope I can always find the right ways to use the remaining part responsibly. The sleeve is certainly a great tool, but it, like all tools, has to be utilized correctly in order to perform the work it was designed for.

Good deal. I noticed some calf pain the first two days I was him from the hospital. It quickly passed. I have no idea what it was.....I'm thinking that it was from dehydration once I returned home. Water intake was insufficient the first 24hrs I was home ???? You are going to love the weight loss that is about to occur. Love it !!!!!!!!

I took a me-only vacation on my 5th month post-op. Hopped a flight......first time in a decade that my arse was on a plane. Slid right into the seat like a bawse. No extender needed, thank you very much. I breathed a hyooooge sigh of relief upon doing so. I arrived at a destination that is known for 24 hr partying and I lost myself there. At some point I also found myself during that week. It was a life-changing trip and one that I hope to repeat at some future point. I've got a theme park family vacation planned for later next month....I anticipate riding any and every ride that we see......and being able to outtalk anyone in the group. Looking forward to this bigtime.

That is outstandingly awesome !!!!

Heck yes ! Great strategy, there. I've been more into the music in the gym, but a really good book by Tom Clancy, Stephen Hunter, Vince Flynn (R.I.P.) or Brad Thor will be a nice change on the extended treadmill sessions. Gonna adopt this practice. Thanks. Good job in getting back into the swing of things.

I'm out of touch with the current pre-workout drinks. When I was last using (2011-2012) them, Superpump from Gaspari was the ticket. Not sure what's what, now. I've returned to the gym....lifting carefully while working around some injuries and am not going full throttle on any lifts. I really don't want to get that crazy rush from that stuff until my weight and diet stabilize. I tried some stuff that a buddy gave me last weekend, though. Geez. It really did power me through cardio, lifting and then a workout on the punching bag. I was still amped up when I got home. B-Nox from Betancourt Nutrition is what it was. Not sure if I'll be fooling with that anytime soon. http://betancourtnutrition.com/collections/all/products/bullnox-androrush-35-servings-betancourt-nutrition BCAA powder by Scivation is excellent as "during" or "post-workout" drink. It mixes in a shaker bottle with ease....calorie free....tastes great.....and helps with recovery and cutting down on muscle soreness in a huge way. http://www.scivation.com/product/xtend/

The closest thing I've felt to anything like that was when my blood pressure dropped crazy low and my pulse rate went haywire. Cold sweat, dizzy, weak, exhausted.......bizarre. Scared the crap out of me. Called a buddy who is a paramedic and he felt it may be low blood sugar, too. I ate something and focused on getting well hydrated after that. Began feeling better a couple hours later and the blood pressure came back up into low-normal range by the evening. Cut my blood pressure meds in half the next day.....hoping to get off them altogether very soon. You are doing the right thing by staying on top of this with your doctor. Sudden weight loss probably will affect many of us....and in different ways.

It really isn't all that bad.

* Just making it to surgery. Was nursing a back injury that was driving me nuts. Lost 55lbs during the pre-op months. Good momentum going into the surgery. * three weeks post op......and having low blood pressure for the first time ever. lol * 8-9 weeks post op........started grilling again. Felt great to be able to enjoy it. * Hopping on an airplane 5 months post-op and getting away to the time of my life for a week. It was a life-changing trip. Came home.....then went 3 weeks later on a 7 day cruise with my wife. Had fun on the cruise and went around shirtless most of the days. Pools & hot tubs for 7 days.....and being shocked at how much people really do eat on these cruises. * Going into my favorite restaurant for the first time in a while......and having to stop the waiter from bringing me a huge ice cold draft beer. He asked if I was feeling okay. Funny times. * Sitting in any booth in any restaurant........and being able to order from any menu and find stuff that fits my goals. * Wearing blue jeans for the first time in 25 years. Not the Levi's that I want to wear, though.....I'm not ready to have my waist size printed on the outside patch of my jeans. Soon, though.....button fly 501's will be worn all the time. * I have my 1 year appointment scheduled in October. I am really looking forward to this milestone appointment.