Samara1974

Rolling or fascia blasting, it helps break the fascia where it adheres to the fat making it appear smoother and helps break it down. They have special tools you can buy but I just massage my trouble areas. You can feel them when they release. The area by my iliac crest is an area tummy tucks can't touch and breaking the adherence has helped tighten that area.

At 44 and two plus years out my stomach IS getting better. I did the 100 situps per day challenge last month and that help speed things along. I also make sure I am hydrated with water and apply lotion to the area and massage my fat at least every other day to break the fascia that adheres it. Like another poster already said it really depends on age, genetics, how you carried your weight and self-care, so many variables to consider.

Paleo PB&J= Crunchy almond butter and fresh blueberries

I put my starting weight to the date of when I decided to schedule surgery. I did mine out of country so for folks using insurance your first appointment with your doctor.

My general doctor took over my post up care. I discussed it with him pre-surgery to make sure it was ok. It has been a learning curve for both of us but he is amazing and works with me.

This is really a personal decision & you need to do a lot of research. I would make a list of pros and cons for each type of surgery, to include lifestyle changes, expected weight loss percentage and possible complications. Your doctor could also help council you on what type of surgery is best for you as well. I chose my surgery (VSG) because I ate mass quantities at a time but I didn't want to deal with dumping syndrome, mal-absorption or miss the hormones that are produced in your intestines. To pick your surgery you need to be brutally hones with yourself about what you expect out of each surgery and whether you want to live that lifestyle forever.

So two things I like, Cookie cravings = Lenny & Larry's protein cookies. Pro: The cookie is delicious my favorite flavors lemon poppy seed and oatmeal, then peanut butter and then chocolate chip. Con: the cookie is HUGE so cut your protein count in quarters or half. if you have a craving this is a good go to but a cookie is a cookie. GNC Lean bar Strawberry Yogurt is really good. The blueberry and chocolate chip are horrible

I actually love the Roadside Lemonade, the caribbean cooler they can keep. I also like the Twisted cherry by them.

I agree with Rick, plus you probably won't be able to eat the whole cup. For cravings, I usually wait a few weeks before I indulge to see if it is a fleeting whim. If it is still there after that time has passed I have a a tiny bit of whatever it was I was craving to get rid of it. I wish I could have grapes but even eating just one hurts, so no grapes for me.

It may be due to carbs, if I eat a lot of carbs I get flushed. I have a friend who got heart palpitations from eating too many carbs while she was doing ketogenics. I still limit my carbs (1 year 8 months post surgery) I rarely eat bread and/or breading. I agree with Outside I would change your eating habits. Weight loss is easy the first year but after that it is all about what you eat not how much you eat. Go back to your surgeons plan and start there. Protein first then veggies then carbs. I would eliminate chicken tenders and make baked chicken, no more grilled cheese, no soups (no protein in them.)

I lost weight first but then during stalls inches. I am so glad I measured both, it helped when I hit those stalls to see the other numbers going down.

I had sleeve surgery with Dr. Corvala February 2016 and my sister just had her surgery on April 6th. Nothing but positive things to say about the experience. I am ten pounds away from goal weight so I am pretty happy with the results. I have my story on the my surgery section of my profile. My sister didn't get a suite at the hospital so my bed was a couch but it was pretty comfy.

Do you still have the post op paperwork? I too went to Dr. Lopaz-Corvala and I have the nutritionists email, if you want I can PM it to you.

It may be contrary but it has worked for me (lost 140lbs and only two stalls) 11lbs away from goal at 13 months post surgery. P.S. my lowest calorie days are 800 and my highest are 1600 (max calories for my goal weight). I always get my 60+ grams of protein and less than 50g of carbs. Higher calorie days also correspond with workout days.

I agree with this advice, try varying your calories by day have one day that is 800 calories, the next day you max calories, then something between the two. Try to have no more than two days the same. Have you done the calorie calculations for your goal weight? That should be your maximum calories for your high day.

It's perfectly normal for you to be anxious. If anyone says they didn't feel a bit nervous at one point they have nerves of steel. This is a game changing decision you made, you should be proud of yourself. Pre-op I wasn't too nervous until the two-week pre-op diet, it became "real" for me then. I kept myself busy by starting a work out/walking routine pre-op and watching what I ate. I read as much as I could and tried to keep my expectations realistic. Even though I was really nervous right before surgery, looking back now it was a cake walk. The hard work begins after surgery and it is totally worth it. I don't suck wind when I exercise anymore, I fit in to a size jean I haven't worn since high school and much much more.

I had my surgery done last year in Mexico, the things i used were: Pajama bottoms (you can wear them after surgery under your gown) Personal toiletries - Tooth brush and paste (my hospital gave us shampoo, conditioner & soap) but I would bring some just in case Slippers Long charging cords for your phone or ipad Gas-x strips (some say they don't work but even if it was a placebo effect it worked for me) A few protein shakes if you arrive a few days before surgery

UnkemptCaptain There are a ton of meal planning services you can use. Emeals.com has paleo and low carb plans you can subscript to PlateJoy.com has a meal plan you can tailor to your needs. Ketogenic, low-carb , paleo. They suggest meals for you and then give you a shopping list and you cook them up. Both also offer lunch plans too and links to shopping lists for your phones. There are at least 3 or 4 more that you can research too. You said you were lost and even if you signed up for a few months it could start you in the right direction until you get a handle on things.

The ricotta bake at that stage was heaven!! I highly recommend making that one. The recipe makes a large amount (for you) so you can portion it out and refrigerate it. Then you have easy heat and eat meals. You'll start getting your energy back now that you are working towards real food. Ideas for soft food stage: Scrambled eggs, nonfat re-fried Beans, ricotta bake, cottage cheese, I made a mini omelette (scrambled eggs with laughing cow cheese). low-fat greek yogurt (you can add Protein powder to it too), egg salad would be good too, oatmeal with Protein Powder.

I have a desk job and was physically exhausted returning to work 2 weeks after surgery. I also thought I did a great job ( I process payroll) I made big mistakes luckily I paid everyone correctly but it wasn't done right and I had to redo my reports and fix bill payment checks. Everyone is different, but I would be careful.