NeedaBreak4Me

Its normal to not reach all your liquids this early out.
Are you counting your broth and shakes as liquid... cause they count too (my clinic does count them)
I am 4 weeks out now... and i am getting all my liquids in.. like others have said... try different temperatures.. add something to your Water to break it up.. i added mint and a dash of lemon juice... that helped.. or sugar free Water flavour.
If tap water is too harsh... try bottled water like evian or alkaline water.
Take small sips, let it settle in your mouth and slowly swallow...

Happy one month anniversary everybody!!!!!!
We made it!!!!!!
How is everyone going now that the most of the major healing has passed?

The bougie is a measuring tool in the form of a long, thin, flexible tube. The surgeon uses it as a guide when dividing the stomach.
During surgery, the bougie is put into the mouth and pushed down through the esophagus and stomach to the pylorus. The tube creates a bulge inside the stomach that the surgeon uses to guide the stapler when dividing the stomach. After the sleeve is formed, the bougie is removed from the body.

KittyCathy.... i wouldn't worry about it too much.
Think of it this way.... you would already be aging faster beng 320... so you will actually notice people look and feel younger with weight loss.
This surgery has been done for years as the first step to another surgery and also has been used to treat some stomach cancers.... and i would think doctors would not do it on a mass scale if it has the potential to cause major issues down the track.
Was this article a medical journal article or is it potential hogwash from around the Internet?

I wouldn't have thought roid cream would work on the neck area.... i know women use it for dark circles and bags under the eye......
It'll be interesting to see how it all works out for ya....
Btw i havent seen your before n after pics... great work... you look awesome

Ive had a cold for the last week and a half... i called the surgeon's office to confirm and basically as long as it isn't NSAIDS... it should be okay.
I had paracetamol and cold and flu tablets.. i also have a chesty cough and was recommend to have cough medicine too.

Medications to Avoid:
Advil
AlkaSeltzer
Vanquish
Aspirin
Bufferin
Coricidin
Cortisone
Excedrin
Fiorinal
Ibuprofen
Motrin
Pepto-Bismol
Medications Recommended for Colds
Benadryl
Dimetapp
Robitussin
Sudafed
Triaminic
Tylenol Cold Products
Medications Usually Well Tolerated
Panadol
Tylenol
Gas-X
Phazyme
Tylenol Extra Strength
Dulcolax Suppositories
Fleet Enemas
Glycerin Suppositories

Happy one month anniversary everybody!!!!!!
We made it!!!!!!
How is everyone going now that the most of the major healing has passed?

Happy one month anniversary everybody!!!!!!
We made it!!!!!!
How is everyone going now that the most of the major healing has passed?

Happy one month anniversary everybody!!!!!!
We made it!!!!!!
How is everyone going now that the most of the major healing has passed?

Its funny how different our programs are.
We didnt have to do the post op liquid diet... but we can't have eggs or dry meat etc.
Maybe you can make chicken and corn soup....
1 tin Creamed corn
1 litre chicken stock
Chinese 5 spice
... boil. .. then wisk 1 egg and swirl the stock and slowly add the egg whilst swirling.
Its satisfying and quite thin.

Yes... i had the band for 6 years... lost weight.. got to goal and maintained for 5
I had complications during the last year and had it removed for 12 months.
Basically, during the 12 months after i got it removed i gained weight.. a lot... i was really eating well.... exercising.. the works.. tried everything .. yet was still gaining weight.
I went to see the doctor and they said i had reset my resting metabolic rate to quite low...from all the complications from the band.
so they suggested i get weight loss surgery as my body doesn't function on the higher calories.
I had the sleeve done... and ive lost 22 pounds this month...
I was told i probably never lose a large amount, but at least im not gaining and that was my reason for getting the sleeve.
No... not a senior moment... lol... i should probably be clearer not to confuse people lol

Everyone has a trigger food.. I am not suggesting anyone eat a box of Cookies or a whole cake...
I acknowledge that trigger foods should be avoided until you deal with why you over eat... but my point is.. one should use this process to teach ones self to control their portions and have balance... there is no need for deprivation
I don't think the occasional cookie is going to cause weight gain... unless you are overeating or having them too frequently... what will you gain weight is when yopu deprive yourself for so long that you go on a binge day after day because you have not dealt with your food issues.
Remember they did surgery on our stomachs not our head.... these issues should be addressed for long term maintenance

KittyCathy.... i wouldn't worry about it too much.
Think of it this way.... you would already be aging faster beng 320... so you will actually notice people look and feel younger with weight loss.
This surgery has been done for years as the first step to another surgery and also has been used to treat some stomach cancers.... and i would think doctors would not do it on a mass scale if it has the potential to cause major issues down the track.
Was this article a medical journal article or is it potential hogwash from around the Internet?

I dunno... ill play devils advocate here....
I can understand how it might be a good idea to avoid trigger foods during the weight loss phase, however i think that life is meant to be enjoyed, we can not deprive ourselves forever... there will be times when one cookie is okay.. or a small slice of cake.... everything in moderation...
It takes time to learn new habits and yes... i agree whilst in the losing phase we need to avoid our trigger foods, but we also need to educate and teach ourselves control... life is meant to be lived.... not to be spent on a diet.... its a lifestyle change.
*silently waiting for someone to shove a box of Cookies in her mouth because of this post * ☺

Oh i am so sorry... i didn't realise you were pre op... i dont think those doughnut pics helped.....
(thats the closest thing i could find to a Protein shake) lol
Wednesday huh... are you excited and petrified?

I dunno... ill play devils advocate here....
I can understand how it might be a good idea to avoid trigger foods during the weight loss phase, however i think that life is meant to be enjoyed, we can not deprive ourselves forever... there will be times when one cookie is okay.. or a small slice of cake.... everything in moderation...
It takes time to learn new habits and yes... i agree whilst in the losing phase we need to avoid our trigger foods, but we also need to educate and teach ourselves control... life is meant to be lived.... not to be spent on a diet.... its a lifestyle change.
*silently waiting for someone to shove a box of Cookies in her mouth because of this post * ☺

I had a group of loud boisterous friends... we were as close as a family.... all of our social activities revolved around food and everyone in the group was overweight.
When i had my band and lost my weight, they started isolating me, treating me different and to be honest i wasn't enjoying their company as much because my own mindset had changed.
My friendship with this grouo became very toxic and i stopped hanging out with them.
In hindsight, they were never truly friends, they didn't like change and were never supportive. It hurt quite a bit back then, but now... I'm like thank god! Good riddance.
Basically if they are truly friends.... they will support you regardless of your size or eating habits.

Best feeling in the world was seeing my shadow today and it looked noticeably thinner and less lumpy around the sides. .. then i caught my reflection in the glass doors at work and saw that my legs were getting thinner too...
I thought... hey sexy thang!! Looking good... lol
And thats only at a 22 pound loss!! Imagine when i get to goal!!

Best feeling in the world was seeing my shadow today and it looked noticeably thinner and less lumpy around the sides. .. then i caught my reflection in the glass doors at work and saw that my legs were getting thinner too...
I thought... hey sexy thang!! Looking good... lol
And thats only at a 22 pound loss!! Imagine when i get to goal!!

I had a group of loud boisterous friends... we were as close as a family.... all of our social activities revolved around food and everyone in the group was overweight.
When i had my band and lost my weight, they started isolating me, treating me different and to be honest i wasn't enjoying their company as much because my own mindset had changed.
My friendship with this grouo became very toxic and i stopped hanging out with them.
In hindsight, they were never truly friends, they didn't like change and were never supportive. It hurt quite a bit back then, but now... I'm like thank god! Good riddance.
Basically if they are truly friends.... they will support you regardless of your size or eating habits.

I had a group of loud boisterous friends... we were as close as a family.... all of our social activities revolved around food and everyone in the group was overweight.
When i had my band and lost my weight, they started isolating me, treating me different and to be honest i wasn't enjoying their company as much because my own mindset had changed.
My friendship with this grouo became very toxic and i stopped hanging out with them.
In hindsight, they were never truly friends, they didn't like change and were never supportive. It hurt quite a bit back then, but now... I'm like thank god! Good riddance.
Basically if they are truly friends.... they will support you regardless of your size or eating habits.

What a lovely post.... this is truly what i envision my future to be like, Being able to enjoy most things in moderation and having the "im satisfied" feeling without feeling guilt for not finishing it

I dunno... ill play devils advocate here....
I can understand how it might be a good idea to avoid trigger foods during the weight loss phase, however i think that life is meant to be enjoyed, we can not deprive ourselves forever... there will be times when one cookie is okay.. or a small slice of cake.... everything in moderation...
It takes time to learn new habits and yes... i agree whilst in the losing phase we need to avoid our trigger foods, but we also need to educate and teach ourselves control... life is meant to be lived.... not to be spent on a diet.... its a lifestyle change.
*silently waiting for someone to shove a box of Cookies in her mouth because of this post * ☺

Welcome angie!
The great thing about these boards is you can have hundreds of friends who are on a similar journey to you.... feel free to introduce us to your story ☺