Heather S

Gallbladder issues are common after the sleeve. Better get checked out if you haven't had it removed. Can cause pain in back and other places Sent from my SM-J327T using BariatricPal mobile app

I started with tuna, chicken breast and Turkey recently. I'm at 6 weeks Sent from my SM-J327T using BariatricPal mobile app

My nutritionist says to eat no more than a deck of cards worth of lean protein then eat non-starchy veggies if there is room at each meal. Stop eating when satisfied not full. Sent from my SM-J327T using BariatricPal mobile app

I never got a binder. It wasn't offered so I guess it's a good thing.. Sent from my SM-J327T using BariatricPal mobile app

I think the protein drinks stop me up. Having to take milk of magnesia and slowly getting some relief. I'm 2 weeks post op. Im hoping it gets better but going to try stool softeners too Sent from my SM-J327T using BariatricPal mobile app

You can take milk of magnesia right now and after surgery. It's liquid and really helps. Sent from my SM-J327T using BariatricPal mobile app

Stuffed with salad shrimp. Sent from my SM-J327T using BariatricPal mobile app

Do it for yourself and your grandchildren. He will come around. Sent from my SM-J327T using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes take calcium citrate. You can crush them or chew them up. I was instructed to take them along with a few others daily at day 3 post op as well. Flintstone vitamins twice a day, calcium citrate one to two times a day if you don't have a protein drink, B1 once a day, prilosec once before each meal, B12 once a week. Your body will be deficient in these vitamins if you had the sleeve done. Hope it helps. We had to undergo a lot of nutrition classes before surgery Sent from my SM-J327T using BariatricPal mobile app

Usually height takes up some of the size. I wouldn't worry about it as long as you are healthy. I can't wait to get into a size 10. I've got a ways to go since I just got sleeved a week ago. Wearing a size 20. Sent from my SM-J327T using BariatricPal mobile app

It's probably gas pains. Take an antacid and drink liquids Sent from my SM-J327T using BariatricPal mobile app

We could start a page. I had mine 10/20/17. Sent from my SM-J327T using BariatricPal mobile app

My family and close friends are supportive and know how many hoops I had to go through to finally get it done but a co worker of mine asked me why I couldn't just go on a diet like so and so who is 25 and just had a baby. She supposedly lost 70 pounds by dieting. Frustrates me so much! First of all I'm 49. I don't have the metabolism of a 20 something and no way did that girl lose 70 pounds. She maybe lost 20 after her baby. I hate being compared to others. People always think I am taking the easy way out at work. I have to ignore the haters and do what's best for me. Sent from my SM-J327T using BariatricPal mobile app

Popsicles are a good source of liquid so eat away. Sent from my SM-J327T using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes. My work switched insurance companies in September and I had 12 months of medical appointment plus psychological and a bunch of other stuff. The new insurance accepted everything and I had surgery in October. I don't think it matters which insurance you used before but rather did you meet your current insurances requirements. I was worried too but it was fine. Turn in everything and see what they say. Sent from my SM-J327T using BariatricPal mobile app