CanadaLoser

I was self pay. Thought about it for years. Really researched for a month, picked a Dr and booked it. From the time I decided to do it until it was over was 6 weeks!

That seems like a good amount to me. Slow and steady is better then rapid weight loss. [emoji3]

I am so with you. I'm two and mouths out and have totally stalled. I was losing so great but the last two weeks nothing. I'm positive it's because im suddenly struggling to get my Protein and calories. Not getting enough makes your body hold the calories. It's better to eat a bit more to ensure your body isn't in starvation mode. I have the same starting weight as you.

You can also just buy one instead of stealing.

Yes - iron, b12, calcium, biotin and a multi. My levels are all really good - was just tested the other day. The Dr said I should be closer to 1000 a day now. And I was getting into the 900s for a few weeks....and that's when I was losing. Now I'm not losing.

I was sleeved on March 30th and I am having a hell of a time lately. Nothing agrees with my tummy and I can't even stomach liquid. So needless to say I'm not getting enough calories or liquids. And I have been stalled for a while. It's so frustrating! Did anyone else become intolerant of food that they were tolerating just a few weeks ago?

Constipation is the worst. Do some of you take MOM every day to preemptively combat this issue?

I am exactly 7 weeks out today and until about a week ago I was doing just fine - I could tolerate everything and was doing really well with both Water and Protein. Well that's all changed....now nothing seems to agree with me. My stomach feels icky/nauseous every time I eat (or even think about eating). I'm not getting my protein, not getting nearly enough liquid and fighting to get about 600-700 calories a day. Has anyone else gone through this? Any suggestions or tips? It's getting really frustrating! Not to mention my weight has stalled for over a week as I'm not getting enough calories. And I dont have any energy to exercise.

My sleeved likes to be heard.....at the most awkward times. Ugh.

I'm 6 weeks out and what I ate for the last 6 weeks is not working for me anymore. I can stand cheese strings, almonds, ham, and chicken is borderline. Ugh.

I'm only 6 week a post op and have been losing like crazy. [emoji17]

I was sleeved 3/30 and wasn't having any movement but was feeling very uncomfortable. I tried Smooth Move tea and nothing happened. Tried Mirolax and nothing happened. Finally went to Milk of Magnesia and after the 3nd dose.... Oh boy!! Let's just say I'm cleaned out! Lol And I feel soooooo much better!!!

Totally opposite for me!

This is the only way my surgeon does vgs and his complication rates are incredibly low. They are truly iron sleeves!

The Unjury unflavoured is great. I don't taste it in smoothies or anything.

I like the Premier Protein. You can get them at Costco and the premixed ones are great

Great review Lin! Hope you are having an easy recovery!

I'm up for surgery March 18th and this pre-op diet is KILLING ME. I can only have a shake up to 3 times a day and 1 salad (lettuce only) which chicken, clear dressing (balsamic). I am dying for something crunchy! I'm not tempted by sweets or junk food, I just want crunch! How is everyone else doing?

Im booked with Dr A for a few weeks from now and I can't wait. I am a member of his support groups on Facebook where he is super active and he has always been available to answer questions I have in a super timely manner. I have heard absolutely nothing but wonderful things about him!

My surgery is mid March and I'm in Hawaii right now. I will do a 2 week preop diet starting as soon as I get home and be ready for surgery! I say do it and have the surgery shortly after you get home.

I almost went with him but then I found Dr Carlos Altimitano. He's very similar and cheaper. He offers free Skype consults, chats with everyone via FB when you have questions or concerns and comes highly recommended. I'm so happy with my choice.

I'm in!

March 18th for me, it's getting so close! I'm so excited/nervous/anxious/ready/not ready haha

Thanks for the information everyone. Once again this board provides so much information!! ????

For those that had a hernia repair with their wls, was the recovery longer? How long were you off work?