Kaylamh

A lot of people get revisions from the sleeve to the DS too, which is the surgery I had. I opted for it for the same reason that a lot of people go for the RNY. I wanted one surgery, with great long term results. I've lost 31 pounds in 4 weeks, and I'm sitting at 238.

So, when I worked with a personal trainer for a bit, she told me that you burn the same amount of calories walking, as you do running. I think this means that if you walk at the same speed that you run, then it burns the same number of calories. Running is more efficient for your heart though, so that's why I've really been working on running.

Weight the cheese. Then google "how many grams of Protein in x ounces of mozzarella cheese"

Yes! I've been allowed to have Decaf coffee the whole time. I was only allowed to add milk at my full liquid phase, and still sugar free.

Weight the cheese. Then google "how many grams of Protein in x ounces of mozzarella cheese"

I'm in the puréed stage, and I don't have any problems eating things like scrambled egg and super blended chicken salad. I have found that I can't get enough Protein in this way because of the restriction, so I still drink two shakes a day.

I definitely feel this. I thought I wanted food during my liquid phase really often, but then I drank a shake and it went away. Even now in my puréed stage I think I'm super hungry and then it just goes away. My problem right now is trying to eat slowly and not swallow air. That suuuuucks.

@@nandy, I had the DS. My starting weight was around 270, with a BMI of 41. I went in thinking I was going to pick the sleeve, but the DS had such better long term results that the surgeon suggested it since I'm only 20. Definitely take the surgeons advice seriously. Good luck!

@@nandy, exactly! I've been dieting all my life, and nothing ever worked. I struggled with eating disorders (both binging and purging) and that was the only way I ever lost weight. It's so nice to not have food be the center of my universe anymore. That's what the surgeries are. Tools.
What surgery are you having? I may have missed that in the forum.

This is exactly what happened to me. I had no co-morbidities and if I lost weight, I would fall below the 40 bmi. It's okay though! Once they weigh you on your first visit (for insurance) that's the weight that counts. I was only able to lose 10 pounds before my surgery, but it didn't disqualify me at all. The waiting was hard, but the payoff was worth it!

I thought it had something to do with the gas pains, but I had it too! It got better on puréed foods

Yay! So excited for you!

The waking up part is something a lot of people worry about. At that point, it's just trusting the doctors to do their job well. While age had a lot to do with my circumstances, I think the long term is relevant for everyone. I did it for my future kids, and for myself as well. I'm sure you'll make the right decision for yourself and your family. You'll be in my thoughts!

This is exactly what happened to me. I had no co-morbidities and if I lost weight, I would fall below the 40 bmi. It's okay though! Once they weigh you on your first visit (for insurance) that's the weight that counts. I was only able to lose 10 pounds before my surgery, but it didn't disqualify me at all. The waiting was hard, but the payoff was worth it!

This is exactly what happened to me. I had no co-morbidities and if I lost weight, I would fall below the 40 bmi. It's okay though! Once they weigh you on your first visit (for insurance) that's the weight that counts. I was only able to lose 10 pounds before my surgery, but it didn't disqualify me at all. The waiting was hard, but the payoff was worth it!

I didn't get in to the show until after my surgery, but I can't stop watching haha. I find it both extremely frustrating and very inspiring, depending on the episode haha

I didn't get in to the show until after my surgery, but I can't stop watching haha. I find it both extremely frustrating and very inspiring, depending on the episode haha

I'm in the puréed stage, and I don't have any problems eating things like scrambled egg and super blended chicken salad. I have found that I can't get enough Protein in this way because of the restriction, so I still drink two shakes a day.

Our class was long that day. You have to learn how to eat during your pre-op diet and directly after surgery. They will probably also go over what to expect in the hospital, and after surgery. It was super informative!
The preop testing wasn't bad. Mine only took an hour. I had some blood work and an EKG and they asked a lot of questions and that was it! Good luck!

I agree with the two above... most of my wardrobe is from Maurice's! Love their jeans and their dress pants ( and tops and accessories... [emoji12])