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That drove me nuts too. And even a wrong image (RNY labeled as sleeve). For me the frequent typos/grammatical issues made it nearly unreadable because they bothered me so much (totally my issue, it's not actually unreadable). It's really too bad, because it's good information, but they sorely need a new editor.

Nothing is forbidden on my diet. That alone makes me less likely to eat the junk. Giving myself permission to eat whatever I want has been the single most important thing this surgery has done for me. I feel like I'm finally on my way to healing my relationship with food.< /p>

Nothing is forbidden on my diet. That alone makes me less likely to eat the junk. Giving myself permission to eat whatever I want has been the single most important thing this surgery has done for me. I feel like I'm finally on my way to healing my relationship with food.< /p>

Thank you! So very sweet It's still hard to get used to this new body.

Started at 245, goal is either 125 or 130, depending how I feel when I get there. Currently at 137, and down 108 pounds so either 7 or 12 pounds from goal. Currently in a size 6/8 depending on brand.
I'm thrilled with my success so far, and feeling more like a normal person about how I approach food. Struggling with body image, as I know size 6/8 is not fat, but with jiggly excess skin on the tummy, I don't feel very trim. Working on that.
Where are the pics people?? Lol
YouTube: trishassleevestory

Well said!
It's funny, I always thought when I got pregnant (before surgery) that I would gain a ton of weight because I could have an excuse to binge... I'm eating for two, it's pregnancy cravings, the baby wants it, etc.. I only gained 25 pounds (a perfectly healthy amount), and it's because I basically gave myself permission to eat whatever I wanted without guilt, and the need to binge was suddenly gone. After the pregnancy when I needed to get back on the wagon, I started bingeing again, put on 40 more pounds, and then obviously got the sleeve.
My point to that long story, is that the same feeling of giving myself permission to "cure" my binge eating that I had while I was pregnant is how I feel now (I'm almost a year post op). Food doesn't equal stress. Life is so much better when I'm not OBSESSED with food!

Nothing is forbidden on my diet. That alone makes me less likely to eat the junk. Giving myself permission to eat whatever I want has been the single most important thing this surgery has done for me. I feel like I'm finally on my way to healing my relationship with food.< /p>

I have heard that this isn't true for sleeve patients. With bypass they don't have a pyloric valve to regulate how quickly the food leaves your stomach. For them, liquids can push food through too quickly. Sleeve patients have their pyloric valve intact, so that should keep fluids from "pushing" food through too fast.
This made sense to me when I read it, but didn't do any further research, so I can't say for sure if it's correct..
I do about the same as you though, I drink up to 5 min before I eat, and the 30 minutes after (and I agree, the after part is brutal!).
If I ever do drink while I'm eating (sometimes by mistake/habit, I grab my glass), I get too full, and am not able to eat enough of my meal to be satisfied for long enough. If I try to drink too soon after eating, it's uncomfortable and upsets my stomach.

Nothing is forbidden on my diet. That alone makes me less likely to eat the junk. Giving myself permission to eat whatever I want has been the single most important thing this surgery has done for me. I feel like I'm finally on my way to healing my relationship with food.< /p>

Nothing is forbidden on my diet. That alone makes me less likely to eat the junk. Giving myself permission to eat whatever I want has been the single most important thing this surgery has done for me. I feel like I'm finally on my way to healing my relationship with food.< /p>

Just ask the bartender to put it in the same glasses the cocktails are in. I doubt anyone will notice!

Nothing is forbidden on my diet. That alone makes me less likely to eat the junk. Giving myself permission to eat whatever I want has been the single most important thing this surgery has done for me. I feel like I'm finally on my way to healing my relationship with food.< /p>

My social life has improved! I don't get out much because I have a husband who travels a lot and a toddler. But when I do get out, it's so much more fun, since I actually feel good about myself. If I'm out on a social occasion, I'll have one drink before dinner, and just order something small for dinner.

My social life has improved! I don't get out much because I have a husband who travels a lot and a toddler. But when I do get out, it's so much more fun, since I actually feel good about myself. If I'm out on a social occasion, I'll have one drink before dinner, and just order something small for dinner.

My social life has improved! I don't get out much because I have a husband who travels a lot and a toddler. But when I do get out, it's so much more fun, since I actually feel good about myself. If I'm out on a social occasion, I'll have one drink before dinner, and just order something small for dinner.

Totally on plan! It's not common, but there are some surgeons out there that go straight to solids. I was nervous that it would hurt, but I followed my plan as written, and it was awesome, haha

Mine was very smooth. Some nausea in the hospital (especially after drinking contrast dye. Yuck!).
I was sore for a few days, but nothing worse than after my c-section. Just took it easy.
I also wasn't miserable about not eating because I never had a liquids/puree stage. I got to eat small amounts right off the bat, so I never felt deprived.
Almost 1 year out, down 110 pounds. I was also self pay.... Best $10k I've ever spent!

Left is high weight, right is current weight.
Surgery date: 8/31/15
HW: 245
CW: 137
5'3"
I can't believe how close I am to goal!!!
YouTube: Trishassleevestory

If you decide to go with Dr. Shillingford, and aren't going to put the surgery on a credit card, ask about their cash (check, money order, etc) discount. I only paid $10,000, and that $500 discount more than covered my travel expenses (I flew from Minnesota for the surgery because of his self pay pricing).

Left is high weight, right is current weight.
Surgery date: 8/31/15
HW: 245
CW: 137
5'3"
I can't believe how close I am to goal!!!
YouTube: Trishassleevestory

Left is high weight, right is current weight.
Surgery date: 8/31/15
HW: 245
CW: 137
5'3"
I can't believe how close I am to goal!!!
YouTube: Trishassleevestory

Give it time. I had the same worries a year ago

I think a lot of people have a small gain when they start solids. I promised myself that I wouldn't weigh myself until a week post op (or more, I don't remember) to account for extra weight from IV fluids. BUT... This early out, I wouldn't be worried. You WILL lose. Your body is in a WTF are you doing to me stage, lol. It will catch up when it figures out you aren't starving it.

Not at all. Immediately post-op (after discharge, so day 3) I was allowed up to two ounces of any soft Protein (cottage cheese, scrambled eggs, yogurt, refried Beans with cheese, etc) three times per day, plus Protein Shakes. It was tiny portions, and I generally could only eat about half. I would set a timer for one minute between bites and chew chew chew! I was also supposed to eat whatever I comfortably could out of the two oz portion within 30 minutes, then stop. My stages progressed from there, but as you can see, to liquids, no purees, etc.
It's interesting for me to hear stories about people who "cheat" and jump stages, saying, "I ate refried Beans while on Clear Liquids, and it made me so sick!" I think the reason I never got sick or felt uncomfortable is because I didn't have a huge period of time post op with no real food. It's a different approach than most surgeons take, but it worked for me!

Not all surgeons have as strict of stages. After hospital discharge I had no liquid stage. I was (on plan) eating yogurt and cottage cheese 3 days post op, scrambled eggs, ground beef, Beans, etc 4 or 5 days post op, and professed quickly from there to no restrictions on texture. I had no nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or any other complications. I'm down 111 pounds and approaching 11 months post op, and 9 pounds to goal.
I don't share this to encourage anyone to not follow their surgeons plan- I absolutely believe everyone should follow their instructions as given. I just find it very interesting how varied post op plans are, from what I followed to 3 solid weeks of liquids immediately post op.
Good luck to you in your journey!!