Bambam626

Hi, got a question...It takes 3-4 years to get a consultation in Canada? Can you explain?
I had heard that Canada had a socialist medical system, but it seem ridiculous to have to wait that long to get medical help. Sorry you had to go to Mexico and pay out of pocket just so that you can start to get healthy, but glad you didn't wait.
I live in the US in Pennsylvania. It only took me a few weeks to get an initial appointment, 4 months to get through pre-op requirements, then 2 days to get approval from my insurance (but already knew they would approve before I even started all of this), then two weeks later had my surgery - now 1 week out from being sleeved. If I had to wait 3-4 more years just to get started, I don't know how much heavier I would be or even still alive. Good Luck with your weight lost journey and in starting a family.

I'm hungry all the time. I have been lucky to be able to eat solids since day 4, as per my program, but I still get hungry after like 2-4 hours, depending on what I eat. I could never go half a day without eating.
At 6 weeks I got cleared to eat everything, and first thing I tried was salty licorice (favorite). I have tried different things, some has failed (dairy based ice cream is a big no no), some, no problem.
My surgeon/NUT team state again and again that I'm no longer on a diet. I should focus on Protein, the rest is up to me. And in order to get my protein in, I'm not able to eat a ton of carbs and sugar, but I still have some. This past weekend I had sushi for the first time, a whole 5 small maki. I just made sure my protein for the rest of the day was good. I'll be 5 months out on Sunday.

So glad I am not alone! Lost 10
Within 1st week and now nothing! No movement what so ever!
SD7/18

I was sleeved the 15th and PRE OP I lost 17 lbs, since the 15th I only lost 12 lbs. losing slow, I'm done weighing myself every day its too depressing!

Congrats! I recently had surgery on the 18th of July, and already lost 20 pounds!

I probably do need to increase my liquid intake! I am tempted to just chug a bottle instead of sipping.

Surgery 7/18 and in a long stall!

Dropped 10 lbs by days 5-6 and now nothing. I get my Protein and liquids in pretty good. Just got green light for mushies! Soooo happy for it.. doing my greatest to remain positive! Slow loss is better than no loss

Started 294

Surgery 282

Current 270

Can't wait to exercise hard! This whole process started for me because of sports injuries and lack of proper nutrition on my part. I use to skate, roller derby then grub on chili fries and Coke... exercising stopped but not the eating. After two broken ankles, blown out knees and a boyfriend who cooks very very well I ballooned 60 pounds and could not get down. I have always struggled with weight and I've managed to maintain good health and remain active but knees are so bad these days. Remaining as optimistic as my Ortho . Super excited for this journey! Enjoying the ride

Hey bambam, me too! (11days post op) I feel amazing, though today I'm a tired so I'm taking in easy. I sip, but I can sip pretty fast. Meaning I can drink my Pure Protein Shakes in no time flat, less than 5 mins. When I take my pills in the morning, I take a little more Water [emoji97] Goes down so easy. I do have some extra gas in my stomach when I drink my 9oz. of Bone Broth. Next Wednesday Aug. 3rd I have my first post-op with my surgeon. [emoji67]🏻‍⚕️I will be asking lots of questions. The following day (post-op day 15) I start soft foods and I am looking forward to that. I walk for about 3 miles every other day. I can wait to get into the pool [emoji474] at 30 days post-op.

Also my throat was really sore from the breathing tube but I was allowed ice chips the first day and it really helped! And fortunately my leak test was just Water with blue dye which went down easy, and they checked my drain after 30 mins then I was cleared for clear liquid diet. And the last thing was I didn't realize how hard it is to swallow crushed pills, they didn't taste good with anything. I ended up skipping a few doses of blood pressure meds and after I started full liquids, I just started swallowing them whole.
HW: 330
SW: 294 6/27/2017
CW: 282
GW: 180
VSG, Dr. Jawad, Orlando, FL

Day 10
I had my first sugar free puffing today!
Down 12lbs
Surgery Date 7/18

Hi Lillie Lou I'm not a doctor so I don't want to give false info but my doctor told me once I felt ready for the full liquids I could move on. My full liquid phase starts Tuesday. So I am slowly starting to incorporate some of the new things I can have such as non fat vanilla Greek yogurt and it was delicious. My husband and I will start making Soup purées with our ninja tomorrow and then Tuesday I start the full liquid portion. I'm also extremely excited for sugar free pudding!!!!!!!!

For me, it only hurt to sneeze, cough or laugh for about 3 days. I'm on day 8 and it doesn't hurt to do any of that now.

The first time I had to sneeze was about 3 days after. Dear God I thought my intestines fell out through my incisions! I can say one week out its not near as bad as day 3 lol

I was 7/17 ! How do you feel ?

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I didn't have any pain after about 3 days post op. So I'm not sure what the average is, maybe I am a fast healer.

I cannot wait to completely heal... I have seasonal allergies and when I sneeze I feel like I'm going to faint from the pain! Other than this.. I'm healing well! How many days in do we have to wait until healed?!!! I know it varies. Looking for an average.

8 Days post op here.🖐️

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Tommorow will be one week out and I too can take large sips . I am not having any issues getting Water down ? All liquids go down very easy , I can drink a liter of water in 15 min . I starting to get a little worried.

I don't think so. I don't have to sip either. I can take pretty decent swallows. I just think its less swelling than others may have post op. Thankful for that because it has gotten easier everyday but I know my stomach is different but just adapting pretty well. You'll probably notice it more once you go to solids since liquid goes through so quickly.

Day 5 I'm drinking good... a little scary. I'm not sipping!!! My BT told me to sip sip, shorten time until I cannot tolerate and now I'm scared! I'm taking regular drinks!! I'm the complete opposite! Any ideas on my situation?! I'm so scared I stretched myself out! At first I said cool... then I said oh crap!

Today I've been drinking not sipping?! Is this normal. The nurses told me to sip until I can't tolerate. Well. I have definitely met my quota today for liquids!! IS THIS NORMAL??! Did I already stretch my stomach out? At first I thought good I can drink and then I panicked. Any thoughts... appreciate all responses! Surgery was 7/18 down 10lbs