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My surgeons office had me on solids by week 2 and my body was sooo not ready !!!! Take it slow and don’t rush it . Start with triple zero yogurt for a couple weeks . That was my biggest mistake even though my dr said I could eat tuna and egg salad I definitely had dumping . I’m 10 months out now and down 90 pounds . Couldn’t be. Happier !!

I need your experience people because my weight is spiraling out of control and I’ve loss all hope.
2014 I had the sleeve and was tipping the scales at 136kg
2015 I got down to 97kg and I FINALLY fell pregnant.
2016 I had my son and my weight got up to 118kg and then back down to 106kg through breastfeeding. Unfortunately my milk dried up and since then I’ve continued to eat like a pregnant or breastfeeding mum!
2017 My weight had crept back up to 133kg.
I can eat a fair bit, double cheeseburger, medium fries and some of a coke. I no longer feel that restriction I once had from the surgery. My stomach never rumbles so I’m hoping I haven’t stretched it, I eat because of head hunger.
Will a pouch reset shrink my stomach? And can you please recommend anything else? I’ve even tried hypnotherapy with no success.
Thanking you all.

I looked at the exchange wrong. Currently one USD is worth $1.32 CAD. That means a $15,000 CAD surgery would cost about $11,300 USD. That's almost a $4,000 savings. Am I crazy to be looking into Canada? I know Mexico would be cheaper. I know lots of people get surgery in Mexico but I feel their standards would be less than the US or Canada.

Hi I was born and raised in Houston but now live in Tyler for 11 years now. I still have family there. Anyway I am 46 2 kids 15 and 7 a not up to par BF that will be an ex BF at the end of this year!!! lol I don't have a date yet for surgery but I think it will be in August my surgeon said it takes like three months!!! I just started my Journey this month June and they already had me go to almost every appointment I need to go to!!! All I have left is to see the dietitian 3 more times and 1 online support group. Guess there not so busy up here in Tyler!! I'll be having my surgery done at mother Frances Hospital in Tyler Tx I guess they make you wait 3 months to make sure this is what you really want??

I was sleeved January 30th and took one week off. Still took it easy and I do have a desk job. Best thing I ever did was have this surgery! Down 70 pounds as of today !! Good luck !

My dr had me on solids early too and for me my body was 100% not ready . The support group I am in most of them didn't start solids for a while after me . For me starting regular foods too early made me feel horrible. It was about 3 -4weeks until I could tolerate tuna blended really well or some egg salad . Mostly though I lived on triple zero Greek yogurt and sugar free ice pops for a while ! Try and take it slow

My dr had me on solids early too and for me my body was 100% not ready . The support group I am in most of them didn't start solids for a while after me . For me starting regular foods too early made me feel horrible. It was about 3 -4weeks until I could tolerate tuna blended really well or some egg salad . Mostly though I lived on triple zero Greek yogurt and sugar free ice pops for a while ! Try and take it slow

The first few weeks are a little rough but it will pass before you know it . I am almost 6 months out and down 70 pounds . I felt some regret right after but your body will get used to it . I have half a slice of pizza here and there and I am able to tolerate steak . I could not drink Protein Shakes from the beginning so that was hard . It definitely gets easier I promise !!! Some things I can't eat are Desserts or anything with sugar , and rice doesn't sit well with me . Try to avoid bread but have pita or Half English muffin here and there an it's totally fine . Just stay positive and keep your eye on the prize .

I was sleeved January 30th and took one week off. Still took it easy and I do have a desk job. Best thing I ever did was have this surgery! Down 70 pounds as of today !! Good luck !

There's so many ! I had surgery 1/30/16 down 56 pounds . Taking my kids to universal without worrying I won't fit in rides , being able to walk to parks for 3 days and my feet didn't hurt . Feel so much more comfortable and I'm only half way there !Best decision I ever made [emoji4]

I ate the toppings off of pizza three months out. I'm four months out. I can't tolerate the bread

This surgery is something I considered for years. I had friends who had it done but I thought it wasn't for me . After gaining a lot of weight my highest was 270 my feet hurt , had trouble walking and couldn't take my kids places where there was a lot of walking . The last straw was I was away with my hubby for our 20th anniversary and we were taking a pottery class . All of a sudden my chair broke and I was on the floor. OMG was soooo embarrassing!! That was it I scheduled my consultation. Was sleeved January 30 and am down 46 pounds since then . Feeling so much better, so much healthier , I can walk more with no pain and I'm not even half way to my goal yet. This surgery was way easier than I expected and I also had my gallbladder removed . So glad I did it . If you are thinking about it just take the plunge you will feel so much better!

My surgery was on Jan 25 so not far off from you. Only thing that has bothered me so far is drinking too much coffee. Even with doing 75% Decaf and 25% regular if I drink too much it tears me up. That would happen from time to time prior to surgery but definitely more sensitive to it now.
Denser meats can beat me up. I have to really take my time eating them otherwise it sits heavy & hard for the next hour. I've been working in more veggies lately and it's been wonderful to have greens again.
Down 43 lbs as of this morning from my surgery. Hit a stall for about 2 1/2 weeks but have been making progress again this week. Congrats on your progress so far!

My surgery was Jan 30th I'm
A stomach sleeper so thought it would be difficult. First couple nights home I slept propped up in bed with lots of pillows then I just move to couch and prop up with pillows . Last night was first night I was able to sleep on my side. No pain meds since I've been home plus had gallbladder removed . Was much easier than I expected .
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Just had my last slice of pizza
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Just had my last slice of pizza
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Just had my last slice of pizza
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January 12th . Would love to join a January support group. Maybe group me ?
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Good luck @ Susiesouth and hazeleyez . Keep us posted
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Amazing story ! You look great !
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January 12th . Would love to join a January support group. Maybe group me ?
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January 12th . Would love to join a January support group. Maybe group me ?
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Just got my date this morning . January 12th ! So excited