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Well said. I have found very similar results. Grateful for all the benefits that have come with this WLS

There is nothing about WLS that doesn't translate to good wood. It's an awesome side effect of the surgery. There is zero downside over traveling to new depths, opening doors even wider and visiting longer. It puts the happy in Happy Time. Not much more to say other than THANK YOU for this new superpower. I can't say I'll always use it for good and not for evil. Small scale evil.........

My next step will be umbilical repair surgery, hopefully I will not need to take off so much time. Any insight you can give me would be great. How bad was it? Did you simply have surgical repair or did they have to use mesh or exactly how did it go? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I've had umbilical hernias surgically repaired with open surgery two times prior. They used mesh the second time. Recovery was in the 4-5 week time before I returned to work. This past umbilical hernia repair was done as the same time as my VSG......and done using the same orthoscopic tools used for the VSG. Added a few minutes to the surgery and a couple more new holes. The post-op for the hernia repair & VSG was way less than the prior open hernia repairs. I was back at work in 3 weeks.

I am talking about the stomach (organ) not the exterior (waistline). To answer the other question re: 2 gallons of Water, yes I mix Chrystal Light in a half a gallon of water and carry it with me and have 4 of them a day = 2 gallons. But I've always been this way, even before I went on methyprednisone for 3.5 years which caused the weight gain to begin with. Please, I am just looking for input and not criticism. I suppose I feel I must hide this from my surgeon because I do not want to be a "bad patient." I do now see the flaws in my hiding this from my surgeon. I am good at asking for help and honestly taking seriously advise especially when there is a general consensus answer. Thank you for the nonjudgmental responses. No judgment......just was confused by your initial post. Hiding anything from your surgeon is a red flag and will get called out on here. Glad to know what you mean, now. I don't see the problem with sipping tons of water throughout each day....so long as it's not around meal times. I've been encouraged to do so. Crystal Light was always supported by my surgeon, too.

Bam !!!!! There ya go. Keep on killing it. Burn that stuff off and keep feeling great. You gonna luv the feeling.

I had VSG + umbilical hernia repair. Somewhere about 4-5 weeks out I began to feel much, much better with movement. I returned to work after 3 weeks. All of the post-op pain I felt was strictly from the hernia repair and not the VSG.

I am confused as to what you are saying? You had wls to lose weight. You are going to lose weight. Your skin will rebound and change in size as you change in size. It's a good and natural process. Many factors as to how much the skin will rebound. Lose the weight.....burn that shyt off......then evaluate the skin.....if it there is excess that doesn't rebound as much as you'd like.....schedule an appointment with a plastic surgeon and get that addressed. Lose the weight and stay in contact with your bariatric surgeon. Don't be a dumb azz and try to work around your wls or your program's guidelines.

(same reply posted on your other other similar thread) Howdy Will. Man, we share some stats. October 13, 2015 was also my surgery date. So grateful for it, too, because there was a fear that I'd have to wait until later in the year....or beyond for insurance approval. I was able to cut through all the delays and so happy for this. Anyway....you've lost a solid chunk and will surely lose more. I think that we are put in the drivers seat with WLS and can steer the vehicle wherever we choose to go. On the date of surgery I weighed 422. A couple of things that have really been key for me: I never stopped taking Vitamins. I routinely use Protein shakes as Meal Replacements. I do not eat "stuff I want in smaller portions". I stick to Proteins.....and mainly those with low carbohydrate content (not breaded or slathered with sugary sauces). I've found that I now have more "cravings" for salmon, chicken, fish, steak and etc than I ever had for Snickers bars and ice cream. The thing that I seem to be struggling with is getting consistent on formal exercise. Back pain issues reoccur and I have to be careful when and how I push it. In the process of getting another round of PT & spine injections to address this now. I do walk way more on my job and in general life than before wls. My sleeve tolerates my daily coffee really well thus far. It also tolerates a few adult drinks on weekends. Anytime I've had slower periods of loss.....or even a gain of a couple pounds.....I have been able to pinpoint my exact behaviors that led to it. This has given me great confidence for controlling my weight for the rest of my life. I have adopted the behaviors of dietary intake monitoring....calories, types of calories, ensuring I get the macros I'm targeting.....frequent weigh ins......corrective dietary actions from doing so.......portion control......parking very far from any entrance and hoofing it, etc. You are in the driver's seat, my friend. Your sleeve can offer restriction to slow your roll on your prior eating amounts.....surely it does this. It can, however, do so much more. Hopefully you are free of hunger now and can take full advantage of this to simply feed your body what it needs......not what your old cravings conjure up. You got this, Will.

Howdy Will. Man, we share some stats. October 13, 2015 was also my surgery date. So grateful for it, too, because there was a fear that I'd have to wait until later in the year....or beyond for insurance approval. I was able to cut through all the delays and so happy for this. Anyway....you've lost a solid chunk and will surely lose more. I think that we are put in the drivers seat with WLS and can steer the vehicle wherever we choose to go. On the date of surgery I weighed 422. A couple of things that have really been key for me: I never stopped taking Vitamins. I routinely use Protein shakes as Meal Replacements. I do not eat "stuff I want in smaller portions". I stick to Proteins.....and mainly those with low carbohydrate content (not breaded or slathered with sugary sauces). I've found that I now have more "cravings" for salmon, chicken, fish, steak and etc than I ever had for Snickers bars and ice cream. The thing that I seem to be struggling with is getting consistent on formal exercise. Back pain issues reoccur and I have to be careful when and how I push it. In the process of getting another round of PT & spine injections to address this now. I do walk way more on my job and in general life than before wls. My sleeve tolerates my daily coffee really well thus far. It also tolerates a few adult drinks on weekends. Anytime I've had slower periods of loss.....or even a gain of a couple pounds.....I have been able to pinpoint my exact behaviors that led to it. This has given me great confidence for controlling my weight for the rest of my life. I have adopted the behaviors of dietary intake monitoring....calories, types of calories, ensuring I get the macros I'm targeting.....frequent weigh ins......corrective dietary actions from doing so.......portion control......parking very far from any entrance and hoofing it, etc. You are in the driver's seat, my friend. Your sleeve can offer restriction to slow your roll on your prior eating amounts.....surely it does this. It can, however, do so much more. Hopefully you are free of hunger now and can take full advantage of this to simply feed your body what it needs......not what your old cravings conjure up. You got this, Will.

Sorry about the negative comments you are receiving. Unsure why that happens. Anyway, I couldn't remember the weights my first month so I went and checked the weigh in history.....looks like I was 422 on day of surgery and 387 a month out. First couple months were my best losing months for sure. Rate of loss slowed down afterwards.

Do you have pets????? Go to the nearest pet store......hoist up two of their largest bags of dog food and walk around the store with it. There ya go. That's 100lbs on hoof. Feels damn good to get rid of it. You'll never want it back....PROMISE !!!!

Damn, woman.......many ways to feel normal other than face planting. Don't do that shyt anymore, hear me ! I get you, though. Enjoying the feels of normalicy.. Hope all is well and nothing is amiss.

I know what ya mean. There is simply no comparison to the old self vs the new self. Feels pretty damn good doesn't it ?

I have had times where it took nothing to reach that feeling. Currently I can eat two pouches of flavored tuna in a 15 minute period. I know....I know....too dang fast, but that is lunch. Done and cafe is shut down....timer started and Water is had 35 mins later. Recently I would have one pack and that was it.....done......no desire to eat another. I have no idea what to attribute this change to.....but I have learned to listen to my body and roll with it.

Well done, boss. Very well done. You are killing it !!!!

Much respect !!!!! Keep on lighting the way ahead for us all.

Well done. It's a good feeling isn't it ? !!!!

I've had bison, elk and a tons of deer meat. I enjoy grilling a steak about as much as anything however, my current passion is shrimp, oysters and some fish.

@@bayougirlmrsc It's getting worse, too.......the wickedness. I quit fighting it and just roll with it now. It is what it is. A dude must abide.

This always struck me as difficult to get in your required Protein per day, especially early on, without having to have Protein shakes. What is your required protein per day? My minimum protein goal is 64 grams per day. So 3 oz of chicken has 24 grams. So that leaves me 40 grams and 2 meals. For Breakfast I have 1 egg with tomatoes and spinach and feta. So 6 grams for the egg and 1 gram for the feta. So I have to get 33 more in my final meal of the day. That is for the minimum. I see for many people the protein minimum is frequently as high as 80. This doesn't seem like it allows much room for fruits or vegetables. I am glad it works for you but I just see it as really tough to get your protein in with only 3 meals and still have a balanced diet with some vegetables. My surgeon wants me to eat only 4-6 oz per meal. Sometimes I can eat more than 3 or 4 oz of chicken at a time but that is rare. I am 14 months out, so not newly sleeved. This always struck me as difficult to get in your required protein per day, especially early on, without having to have protein shakes. What is your required protein per day? My minimum protein goal is 64 grams per day. So 3 oz of chicken has 24 grams. So that leaves me 40 grams and 2 meals. For breakfast I have 1 egg with tomatoes and spinach and feta. So 6 grams for the egg and 1 gram for the feta. So I have to get 33 more in my final meal of the day. That is for the minimum. I see for many people the protein minimum is frequently as high as 80. This doesn't seem like it allows much room for fruits or vegetables. I am glad it works for you but I just see it as really tough to get your protein in with only 3 meals and still have a balanced diet with some vegetables. My surgeon wants me to eat only 4-6 oz per meal. Sometimes I can eat more than 3 or 4 oz of chicken at a time but that is rare. I am 14 months out, so not newly sleeved. I'm in my fifth month........full blown weight loss mode. There are seldom anything but protein in my meals. I easily get 60-80 grams per day. Tuna, chicken, steak and omlettes. Shakes and bars help, too. I suspect when I'm a year or more out things will change on types and quantities

Outstanding !!!!!!! You've done great.

I worked a 17 hour work day yesterday and came home and took my wife out for what I hoped would be a date afternoon. I still got my gym time in. Going to my job now for a four hour meeting on my day off. After this I have an appointment scheduled with my pain management Doctor for more spine injections. I will still get my gym time in. You can find the energy if you really want to. You can do anything if you really want to.

My surgeon was very clear on this. He said to stick with my 3 meals each day and to avoid snacking. He maintains that the hunger is gone and that eating is simply about feeding the body what it needs and that Snacks aren't a part of the plan. Does this apply to everyone ? Of course not......it was simply his instructions for me. I'm following along for the most part with his plan.

Well done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!