larta

I just was converted from the lapland to the sleeve on July 10th. I am doing well.
I don't know anything about a mini sleeve. I can already tell this sleeve operation was a great decision. I am already 10 lbs away from my goal weight because I kept the lapland and did not gain back. This is another adjustment, but not more sticking of food, indigestion, throwing up....much much better.
Now to get the Protein in and Water. It is a challenge right now.
Best to you on your upcoming surgery

Way to Go!

I like your UN "sleeved traveler"...I had my surgery on July 10th. Still on shakes etc; I see my surgeon on Wednesday. I had the lapland for 7 years. I was getting so uncomfortable. I was pleasantly surprised when I was approved for the sleeve even though I was only about 15 lbs from a normal BMI. I travel a lot and enjoy my meals. I plan on continuing to eat like I did with the lapland. (Except a lot of things, i couldn't tolerate, or would take 1 bite and get stuck etc). I am very social and that includes eating. I always maintained all that I lost with the lapland. I got restricted so did not overeat. I am hoping the sleeve works similar without all those problems. Naturally, I know portion sizes (from band) and plan on staying on course regardless. I am anxious to get into exercise, something I haven't done for a while. Presently, I really don't have any cravings etc; but am missing some food. lol I am now 9 lbs away from my goal. I am glad I had the surgery, but have to block out any thoughts about what it really entailed. When I'm reading and people relate, 80% of my stomach was taken, yes, I freak out. lol I can already tell the sleeve is wonderful compared to the band. I know there won't be restriction, but there will be satiety. I am use to eating very slow and never have overindulged in slider foods etc; even with the band. However, my husband and I travel a lot. We enjoy sharing meals and I don't limit myself to a rigid diet. Rigid Diets never worked for me, I was never successful, and so now I utilize guidelines and common sense. Yep, I will be enjoying a drink, and, or a french fry from time to time.
congratulations on doing such a good job.

lori ...You will be glad when that band is out. I feel 100% better. I think because we were banded first we have an idea of what to expect. Eating slowly etc; I'm certain you'll do fine. I am glad I did it, but am anxious to get to some food!

Applebee's has lots and lots of choices. What about their chicken salad, and your shrimp idea is a great idea. I go out to eat all the time. I travel a lot. I just eat in moderation and make as healthy choice as I can. Enjoy your meal, your friends, and whatever you do will be fine. If I could not eat out, I wouldn't be eating because I am 75% traveling. I was just sleeved 7/10/2017. I had the lap band for 6 years before that.
Looked at your stats...You are doing wonderful. Keep up the great work!..I vote for the grilled shrimp!!! yum

Applebee's has lots and lots of choices. What about their chicken salad, and your shrimp idea is a great idea. I go out to eat all the time. I travel a lot. I just eat in moderation and make as healthy choice as I can. Enjoy your meal, your friends, and whatever you do will be fine. If I could not eat out, I wouldn't be eating because I am 75% traveling. I was just sleeved 7/10/2017. I had the lap band for 6 years before that.
Looked at your stats...You are doing wonderful. Keep up the great work!..I vote for the grilled shrimp!!! yum

Okay, interesting about weight gain. I have just had my sleeve for about 4 weeks. Converted from lapland. I can hardly get anything down, and I get satisfied. Obviously, I better enjoy this "honeymoon" because it appears the ability to eat more and want more creeps back in.
Best to all of you for getting back on track. YOU CAN DO IT!

So ready for pureed food tomorrow!

Glad to hear you're turning it around. Unfortunately, some people get off the track and don't get back on. I have had a lapland, but had to have it removed. I am only 15 lbs aways from goal. Somehow, this sleeve does not really feel restricting at all. Of course, I am still on Protein Shakes and some soft purred food.
Good luck and great for you that you are stopping sooner then later.

Glad to hear you're turning it around. Unfortunately, some people get off the track and don't get back on. I have had a lapland, but had to have it removed. I am only 15 lbs aways from goal. Somehow, this sleeve does not really feel restricting at all. Of course, I am still on Protein Shakes and some soft purred food.
Good luck and great for you that you are stopping sooner then later.

I have a hard area where my port was. It doesn't hurt but sticks out a little. I hope it will go away. I go back to the surgeon on the 26th. Still on Protein Drinks etc; Also, am not eating, but feel a lot different then I did with the band. I feel like I could eat. YIKES.....I did have a couple bites of a soft egg, and several bits of refried Beans. I was satisfied soon, but could have eatten more. My dr would have had me on pureed food but he has been out of town. I keep reading about people have tests to see if they have a leak. My Dr didn't do any special test to check that out. I hope I don't have one, or get one. That is the one complication that pretty much ruins everything.

PLEASE.....OMG ridiculous. I would suggest to them that it is a "closed topic". Let them know, your sorry you mentioned it. This is your life, your body, your decision, your struggle. This is why I didn't tell anyone.... I still haven't, except for my husband. If it were me, I would tell the, yeah, you thought about it and aren't doing it.
Then go and do it.
I know my mom would have had a hissy fit too. One of my sisters knew, and thought I should not do it, but said it was up to me. My husband knows and thats it.
I would suggest you don't discuss it with your sister or mom anymore. You know where they stand. I hear this happens to a lot of people.

Mine was on the top of my left shoulder. I had it when I first had my lapland, and then would get it occasionally if I ate too much. Now I have been sleeved and I had it in the same place after the surgery. It is now gone

PLEASE.....OMG ridiculous. I would suggest to them that it is a "closed topic". Let them know, your sorry you mentioned it. This is your life, your body, your decision, your struggle. This is why I didn't tell anyone.... I still haven't, except for my husband. If it were me, I would tell the, yeah, you thought about it and aren't doing it.
Then go and do it.
I know my mom would have had a hissy fit too. One of my sisters knew, and thought I should not do it, but said it was up to me. My husband knows and thats it.
I would suggest you don't discuss it with your sister or mom anymore. You know where they stand. I hear this happens to a lot of people.

PLEASE.....OMG ridiculous. I would suggest to them that it is a "closed topic". Let them know, your sorry you mentioned it. This is your life, your body, your decision, your struggle. This is why I didn't tell anyone.... I still haven't, except for my husband. If it were me, I would tell the, yeah, you thought about it and aren't doing it.
Then go and do it.
I know my mom would have had a hissy fit too. One of my sisters knew, and thought I should not do it, but said it was up to me. My husband knows and thats it.
I would suggest you don't discuss it with your sister or mom anymore. You know where they stand. I hear this happens to a lot of people.

I wanted to back out. I was nervous. I criticized myself for wanting to do something, that seemed so drastic. I bit the bullet and moved forward. I kept thinking once I wake up from surgery , its done. Well, July 10, I had it. I am recovering wonderfully and am so glad I did it.
Best to you and hang in there. I think you will be very glad you did.

I will have sweets in moderation. With my lapland which was removed, for the sleeve, I ate EVERYTHING and ANYTHING but I got satisfied sooner and never over-indulged. Regarding dumping. ..I am going to start slow with foods and see my bodies reaction. You have to know yourself. Many people have dumping, and or gain weight back etc; you can overeat the wrong foods and not get healthy. I can already tell this Sleeve is 100% better then that lapland that was choking the life out of me.

Wow..Surgery is tomorrow for you. Let us know how you're feeling.
It's normal to be a little and even sometimes, a lot nervous.

I was converted from lap band to sleeve. I ate everything in moderation with the lap band except for a few things that just didn't work for me. Strangely, one thing I could not eat was a banana and, or french fries.
Primarily I tried to eat healthy, but I am a social person and travel a lot. I am not going to not enjoy food in moderation. If its a problem, then I won't eat it.
Geting all the Protein in is paramount.

I am doing Protein Shake, popsicles, Water and broth. Tummy still sore.
Hopefully will cross a bridge tomorrow. Actually, it is not hard to get things
down into my stomach. I had a lap band conversion, so I was use to being so tight and uncomfortable.

If you are eating slow, and chewing and not getting sick, you must be doing okay.
However, If you feel you could be eating too much, I would cut back a little.
It is possible to stretch your pouch.
Congratulations on your new found life.

I'm on a similar plan. I'm so ready to move past the liquid phase and get into some pureed foods!

I would focus on trying to get it in, but not "speeding it up"....If you drink or eat too fast that will cause the nausea.
Hope this helps

I had surgery 7/10 My instructions were to get 64 fl oz, or greater of fluids.
I managed to get down a half of a Protein Shake, 2 Jello and a couple glasses of Water. I am sipping slow and can tell I'm not having any problems. I am not nauseated etc; It is important to get your Fluid in because the body is healing. etc.
I am walking 10 min a hour, in the house, so I won't get blood clots.
I hope this helps.
I still have quite a ways to go today to get that 64 oz in, but I'm going to do my best.

Hello everyone
My surgery is tomorrow also. Very nervous but excited. Going from band to sleeve. I am on liquids until surgery. I go in tomorrow at 9:15, Surgery is at 11:00.
Good luck to all of you!