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I had my revision from Lap Band to Sleeve 7 weeks ago and have lost 20 pounds...woohoo!!! I lost 30 in the 3 months prior to revision...another woohoo!!! I am officially 100 pounds down from my lifetime high of 260, 11 years ago... the biggest woohoo of all!!! Let's celebrate Broads over 50 getting it under control!!!

Thank you, Everyone!

I do hope things straighten out soon.

You’re reading an awful lot into some very simple questions. I posted what I posted so that apositivelife4me could think about the “whys”. Any judgement or ridicule is projected by you and not intended by me. I wrote that it was rhetorical because the answers are not my business or in any way related to my path. I meant absolutely no harm nor did I wish to engage anything other than some introspective thought. You read negativity where none was intended. I don’t own your frame of reference.

AdiosAnnie300, there are some of us who are sugar addicts just like others are crack addicts, heroin addicts and alcoholics. We just can’t. When people say, “Just have a bite,” I want to say, “Would you hand an alcoholic a glass of wine and say, Just have a sip?” But it seems so benign to others. And I get that. It’s playing with fire to us. ;)

Please keep us updated. Certainly they won’t send you home if you can’t hydrate!

Thanks! It’s been a looooomg haul!

Turns out I am so excited I can't MATH!!! That's 12 years ago! (I'm so embarrassed.)

We’re pretty much on the same page. Sugar is my devil, too! Once it enters my body, it owns me. I’ve been in Type 2 remission for 5 years now. It can be done! I don’t worry about fat though. Low-fat just means more sugar and/or additives/preservatives. Not for me. To answer the original poster’s question, we all have different strengths and weaknesses. We have to take command of them. I could have a few bites of cheesesteak, no prob, but not with bread on it! That would cause an epic sugar spiral! Cake is out of the question for me! Might as well hand an alcoholic a bottle of Jack!

I take all kinds of non-liquid pills and capsules (big and small) with my surgeons permission). According to my surgeon, the pills they DON’T want us swallowing are the heavily coated time release/extended release and/or super dense time/extended release pills. Mostly because they won’t be absorbed and they may be corrosive. Other than that, if it’s not harmful to the stomach, and you can swallow it, you’re good. I have 6 medications on top of supplements, of which I have an additional 7. All of these are swallowed in pill or capsule form. None liquid. Everything per surgeon. He did, however, prescribe that awful Tylenol w/codeine after surgery. No thanks! Obviously, check with your Doctor before taking meds.  I’m just relating my info.

Ugh. Are you feeling better yet?

I chew everything to purée. Absolutely nothing has been a problem. As a former owner of a lap band from Hell, it’s just the way I chew food.

I was out at the tanning salon (incisions covered) and running normal errands by day 4 post-op. No surgical pain from the moment I woke up in recovery. Only needed pain meds because surgical positioning tweaked an old back injury. Oh, gosh...just realized that sounded like I was trying to one-up you.  Not my intention!  

Well...that’s a new one! And, I shall never forget it! Thanks for sharing. Bet you anything I’ll use that info at some time in the future! 😁🤷‍♀️

I use Calcium Patches because chewable Calcium makes me heave. @Matt Z is the Vitamin Patch guru. There are other threads where he explains all. I’d use all of them right now if I didn’t have a few months of capsules stocked up. Plus I just ordered some Tespo pods to try out.

Oh, also, sugar free popsicles and sugar free jello in LIQUID FORM (before it solidifies...weird, right?!)

If you need to get more protein in you can do a chicken bone broth instead of regular broth. It’s not so yummy (salty...yuck...too much flavor for me) but has lots of protein, is thin like broth, can be made warm and doesn’t get bogged down like shakes. I was also allowed thinned cream of wheat or rice in the first two weeks. My surgeon had same diet for sleeve and bypass. Best wishes.

I just wonder why? At 3 months out, why would you dump extra, empty calories in your body and take the risk of hurting your progress and healing body? (It’s rhetorical.)

I am incredibly boring and a terrible example because I do not care about food. I never really have. My “being fat” thing was always about hiding my body, not about “loving food”. So I’m boring: BREAKFAST...Shake It Pea Protein shake in morning with Juice Plus Orchard, Vineyard and Vegetable capsules emptied in it for added nutrition, LUNCH...1.5 -2 ounces chicken, pork or ground beef DINNER...same as lunch SNACK...1 egg or 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter (never both in one day) or 1/4 avocado EVERYDAY...2-3 sugar free popsicles If I need more protein, I grab more meat or shake.

You’re worrying about hunger you’re not feeling! ;) Enjoy where you are and do what works to get where you want to be. When you live one or two steps ahead inventing what ifs based on others peoples experiences, you aren’t free to enjoy the moment. Best wishes!

I was liquids for two weeks AND it included protein shakes from Day Three on.

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When I started the process at 209 I thought if I got back to 160-165 it would be fab! I’m 5’ 5.5”. That’s a size 10/12 for me. When I got to 160 I realized I’d like to go down another 15-20. My doctor thinks I’ll actually go lighter and have to fight back up because I am not able to get enough calories in yet. But that’s not the worst problem to have. I’ve been there before. I can do it again. 🙂👍

I am a little over 5 weeks out. When I was revised from Band to Sleeve my BMI was 30 and I weighed 180. I’m now at 160 (my original goal). I’m going for 140 now. The surgery was a breeze. No surgical pain. The only reason I needed any pain meds was due to an old back injury getting jostled from surgical positioning. Other than that I was fine. Up an walking as soon as I was steady after recovery. Had a morning surgery on May 17th. Was home walking around by noon May 18th. Tanning (with a towel over belly) and running errands with hubby by 20th! I’m so happy!