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Yeah so was i.... and ive learnt that it only was causing me stress which we don't need with a already stressed post op body.
I decided week 2 that im going to stay off it till my 1 month anniversary, i was becoming an obsessive crazy woman lol

Hey....
Im 3 weeks post op... and my weight jumped around all over the place... its normal.
When all the veterans say stay off the scales at the beginning i was doubtful... but yes... its true... now that i am eating soft foods.my weight has finally started moving down...
Im going to give you the same advice that was given to me. .. put the scales away.. and focus on healing ☺

Great job... keep up the good work... your tool is working! Yay!

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

Hey....
Im 3 weeks post op... and my weight jumped around all over the place... its normal.
When all the veterans say stay off the scales at the beginning i was doubtful... but yes... its true... now that i am eating soft foods.my weight has finally started moving down...
Im going to give you the same advice that was given to me. .. put the scales away.. and focus on healing ☺

I dont understand the whole insurance process in America... but.... like others have said.... try to appeal and fight for your right to choose.
Ive got a few posts regarding my band story... but i will give you a summary...
I had the band for 6 years... yes i lost weight... yes i maintained my weight... then my band decided to play up during the final year and because i was basically starving. . I asked for it to be removed, i was constantly in pain or vomiting (not real vomit, but sliming every time i ate). When i had it removed, i gained most of my weight back, even though my diet was extremely good. This is very common..
I now have the sleeve and it is soooooo much better... i have restriction without the pain and vomiting.
However, if you appeal and they still say they only offer the band, I personally would still do it... purely because its better to have lost weight while you can, than develop all the health issues that come with being obese.
Thats my 2 cents ☺

Thank you... im hoping i can get back to my goal weight.... if i can do that.. ill be really happy, i felt so much better physically and emotionally when i was at goal.
I hope your insurance approves it, keep me posted on how you go

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?

My doctor initially recommended the bypass.... i declined and choose the sleeve for that reason.
My body already hates Vitamins and i did not want to take Vitamins for the rest of my life because of the bypass.
My logic is.... ill choose the most nutrient dense foods possible and if i have issues down the track i can supplement if i must.

You will get there.... in a couple of months once you develop good habits... you probably won't want those things.... but i am proud that you recognise your triggers... thats the starting point to overcoming anything ☺

You will get there.... in a couple of months once you develop good habits... you probably won't want those things.... but i am proud that you recognise your triggers... thats the starting point to overcoming anything ☺

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 * ☺

You will get there.... in a couple of months once you develop good habits... you probably won't want those things.... but i am proud that you recognise your triggers... thats the starting point to overcoming anything ☺

http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/folic-acid-foods/
Here is a list of folate rich foods... hope it helps

Yes.. i plan to do the shots every three months.
I have been managing it for a couple of years mainly through diet, and plan to do the same now that i am sleeved.
I try to eat spinach, kale and greens to get my folate, i stay away from fortified foods .. basically if it doesn't come out of the ground, sea or from an animal i won't eat it.
My bloods have been perfect for years, my doc says i am a skinny person in a chubby persons body.
My weight gain hasn't been from eating junk... i believe is from screwing up my metabolism from my band... i practically starved for 6 years.. so as soon as i eat anything i gain...
What type of MTHFR are you?

Hi
I have the MTHFR and this was one of my primary concerns as i react pretty badly to most Vitamins.
The NUT suggested that i take Floradix and try and get most of my folate from my food.
I find that i can tolerate the floradix as it is natural and mainly herbs and juices.
Once i am further out, i will be getting the B12 shot every 3 months.

Good luck!!!! I wish you the best of health and recovery

Are you sure this is an endoscopy?... it seems like this is a manometry test.
I had this done when i decided to get my sleeve...
They numb your throat and nose and stick a fine tube through your nose into your stomach.... and they then give you Water to sip whilst they test your esophageal pressure.
I have never heard of an endoscopy being done without anesthesia.

Yeah... i think dead is probably not the direction you wanna be in ☺
Keep up the good work buddy..

Lol @ the lady beard.... omg lol you are too funny... hopefully it doesnt come to that lol

Its worth a try... cant hurt right.... and think of all the jokes you can make!
If it works.... ill buy a box of it and slather it everywhere if it stops me from getting loose skin lol
Well.. i wouldn't worry about your stall... itll break when its supposed to... you have done amazingly well.... how much have you lost to date?

Its more like.... may it rest in pieces lol Im close to doing the same thing. .. stupid scales!!

They normally don't let you wear a bra when you are going into surgery and its difficult to put one on because of your IV....
I took a crop top bra with me and wore that (with assistance from the nurse to move the IV)
To be honest, I didn't actually care.. but i thought i should wear something so i do not scare the little children lol

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

Thats good to hear.....
I had mine on the 20th... its amazing how much easier its become to get my Protein and liquids in...
I'm lucky i guess, we started pureed the day we got discharged... I've tried all meats (pureed) and am not having any issues with them.
Its actually a lot easier than expected... i hear how most people are struggling, but i havent got any of the issues that anyone talk of.
The only thing, i expected to lose much more, but i guess because im a "lightweight" it'll be alot slower for me