Gypsy52

Thank you so much! That was exactly the type of answer I was looking for. That was extremely helpful. I was feeling like a failure. Thank you! Sent from my LG-H901 using the BariatricPal App

I'm officially on the losers bench . Surgery went well yesterday and I feel great.
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Omg!. Thank you for that! Where did you have surgery?
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I'm curious. Is stomach inflamation par for the course? During my endoscopy they found inflamation in my stomach. They took biopsies but that was many weeks ago. I'm sure if it was anything serious or requiring meds that I would have heard something. Has anyone had any experience with this?
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Which surgery did you have?
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STAY STRONG BE PATIENT
And PRAY FOR STRENGTH TO ENDURE
BUT DON'T PRAY FOR PATIENCE, CAUSE IN DOING SO YOU ARE PRAYING FOR PROBLEMS.
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@@Gypsy52 Mine made me stop smoking immediately after my first appointment. That was about 3 months ago, and I have my surgery next Monday! Mine is REALLY REALLY big on making sure all his patients are nicotine free before and after surgery due to the risks it creates and that it makes it so much harder for your body to heal after surgery. I had to do a nicotine test last week, and if I would have failed he would not have done my surgery. He didn't have a specific time frame I had to be smoke-free, but I had to be able to pass my nicotine test prior to surgery and be willing to ensure I don't do it after surgery too.

Today
I
Hit
My
Goal
Weight.
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My doctor was smart and didn't make me quit. He knows I wouldn't have and most others with either. I had 0 complications. Doesn't mean they can't happen, but you could have complications and not be a smoker.
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I scoured the internet for that exact answer when I was facing the test but never found it lol I took that test, went directly to the store, bought a pack, chain smoked 5. I'm a nurse BTW. It took a few more times to finally quit. Don't give up, you're not a failure!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using the BariatricPal App

The first 3 days is the hardest......I know it's such a struggle but you can do it !!! I downloaded an app to Celebrate my success and it helped me when I quit cold turkey because trying to replace that feeling nothing can compare made me relapse. Good luck sorry I dont know the length of the tests staying in ur system Sent from my Z981 using the BariatricPal App

Just saying... try to quit well before you start your pre-op diet, otherwise you have to do two battles at the same time. Twice as hard to succeed.
Nilla

They used the cotinine test for me (urine test).
Added: Can buy testing strips on Amazon so you can see how long it takes before you test negative.

In my bariatric Group a person reported the surgeon canceled her surgery because she was still smoking. She didn't say which test, just that she flunked it. She is still working to quit.
Had lapband surgery 10/12/16

Smoking is going to impact how you heal and raises your chances of having complications. Instead of thinking about how you might fool the screening process, talk to your doctor and ask for help. There are pharmaceutical options that could help you.
(BTW, I quit smoking 16 years ago, so I can relate on how hard it is to finally quit.)

Hi everyone! I'm a newbie, and am starting my process. Looking to get sleeved by the end of the year as a xmas/birthday present to myself. Turning 42 in January, and since I'm 30 I've been on EVERY diet in the book. Done with all of that, and making a decision to change my life forever! Can't wait to get to know you all.
BTW, I'm in South Orange County.

the face you make when you're trying really hard not to thro up at work.....

Jimmy says your doing good!

Sure....no problem! I started to dry heave and was very nauseous. They admitted me because they were concerned I might pop a staple line. It took a while to get that under control.

pineapple grilled on a stick, steak tips (marinated), broccoli slaw as a side, grilled veggies. Sounds like a hell of a lot of fun! Enjoy!!!
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@@Valentina
You are absolutely correct.
I for one thought I was so much happier living in solitude. Problem is, I didn't realize how much I relied on food for that happiness until I couldn't eat.
Those first few weeks were rough, but I remembered I had the sleeve in order for me to start living.
9 weeks into my new journey, and I couldn't be happier.

I'm in Santa Monica, SoCal, and had the VSG last August in Tijuana.

I'm in southern California (alhambra)
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People take different approaches to their diet in both weight loss and maintenance. In maintenance, I stay grain-free (and carby veggie free and sweets-free) about 95% of the time. I can and do order carne asada burritos but I use a fork and eat the insides, not the tortilla. Same with tacos and any other kind of sandwiches. The inside is generally fine, not whatever is holding it. That's my plan though, other people are more or less strict than I am. You have to find what works for you. I do think it is a good idea to acknowledge that it is at least possible that things like tacos, burritos, sandwiches, pizza, Bagels, french fries, Cookies, etc. MIGHT have to be off the menu permanently.

@@Luckygrl well your surgeon is wrong too. i was told most people don't reach their goal weight. that last 20lbs rarely comes off. bs. i reached my original goal and now i'm on my way to 140. it's all within your reach. don't listen to anyone cuz everyone's journey (and body) is different. best of luck to you!