Sophie74656

Hello, I am currently 8 weeks pregnant and trying to keep up with my protein intake. I had my sleeve in 2017. I normally have a protein shake in the morning (pre pregnancy) but I've read that they may not be safe. Has anyone continued to use protein powders while pregnant? What brand did you use? pre pregnancy I discovered this brand and I loved it https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZP1K4S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks

If you can get out of the city it will probably be less pricey. I am in NJ and would be happy to give you the name of the place i am booked with.

Omg...almost 3 years post sleeve and loosing almost 200 lbs i have scheduled and made a deposit on my plastic surgery. I am getting my arms and thighs done. To be honest i thought i would be more excited about it. My wonderful supportive family and boyfriend have been urging me to do this and my parents are assisting with the cost. I know that i will look and feel better and once it's done i will be happy i did it.

In my opinion I think you can have your pina colada and enjoy it. You probably won't be able to finish it but ENJOY IT!!!

If it's once in a while...nothing wrong with an all you can eat buffet

Yes, it is true. If done properly the part of your stomach that stretches is removed. You can eat more now because your internal swelling has gone down. It can take a while for all the swelling to finally go away.

For me i went with the sleeve because it seemed like it was less restrictive, and the idea of completely rerouting your insides wasn't as appealing.

being exhausted is very common since you're not getting many calories. Dizzyness might also be related to dehydration. Are you getting enough fluids?

Well on one hand you should listen to your doctor, but on the other hand you're loosing weight. Personally I think if you're loosing weight then you're not taking in too much For me in two years since my sleeve I've never tracked my calories, even today I don't know how many calories I'm taking in

That's pretty standard. The way my surgeon explained it to me...this is a completely voluntary surgery so they will run every test they can to make sure you will get through the surgery. doctors, especially surgeons have to watch their statistics. It is bad for them if someone has complications or heaven forbid dies from surgery. So they will do whatever they can to ensure that you will have no complications

I think it depends on what you are the most self conscious about. For me the order in which I would rate things is arms, thights, tummy, boobs

Thanks everyone, I'm looking into some of those links.

Yep I've been with my boyfriend for almost a year...the first time the clothes came off i was convinced it was going to be the last, that he would see everything hanging and run screaming. A year later he's still here, but honestly no matter how much he says he loves me and he's not bothered by the loose skin it's still something I'm self conscious about and try to not show much

You get pumped full of fluids in the hospital so you may not see a lot of loss right away. Sounds like you are doing just fine. Stick to your personal plan and everything will be fine.

It's mostly in your mind to control yourself. After a couple episodes of throwing up after eating too much you learn what your full signals are and you learn to listen to them....or pay the price

My starting weight was over 400. I do work out some, mostly walking. I've been looking into a one piece with just some shorts over them

Congradulations!!!

I can't get all my calories and protein just from three meals. So I've figured out that for me the best way is to have a set schedule of snacks. I have my breakfast at home, and before I leave I make a large protein shake that I take to work with me. I'll sip on that throughout the day. At 11;00 I'll have my first snack, at 1:30 I take my lunch, at around 3:30 I have another snack, at 6:30 I have dinner, then I may have one more snack if I need to get in some more protein.

Just feeling sorry for myself right now... I've been looking for bathing suits. I haven't had one in many years and I figured, hey I've lost 200lbs I should get a bathing suit. Much crying later I've decided that I will not own a bathing suit this summer, just a tshirt and shorts if I feel like going in my parents' pool. Yes I've lost a lot of weight and I'm much healthier, but oh my gosh my body is a mess, everything is loose and hanging and lumpy and just awful.

my first non puree food was tuna with avocado.

I think it depends on the procedure, if you can get a doctor to say that it is medically necessary insurance may cover somethings. I am a ways away from plastics but every time I go to the doctor I be sure to log a complaint about the skin and getting rashes and irritation. If need be I plan to take out a loan to pay for plastics when I'm ready.

Want to loose weight? Nah, I don't think anyone here on a board about weight loss surgery is interested in loosing weight. Nice try!

Yes, I hadn't seen the update. But the first post still makes me feel sad. I'm glad everything is going well

well everyone is different. My initial thought is that your friend might not be eating properly which is leading to him being sick. Of course the sleeve, or any weight loss surgery will require a lifestyle change. You will have to eat healthy and follow a diet that your surgeon and nutritionist will give you. Surgery is a commitment to change your life to be healthier.