k.love

286 to 176

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108 lbs down in 18 months

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I would like a number to,cannot get primary or nutritionist to give me a straight answer. If ya say low carb diet,explain low carb,right?

Take milk of mag. You'll clear right out

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I'm 2 months out and at home I only do have a cup per meal. Maybe a tad more. If I'm working then I just eat something like a couple tacos, one and a half chicken strips or a grilled chicken sandwich with no bun. Then a few potato wedges or fries

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How important is Water? Or liquids in general I guess. I had a sleeve on Dec. 11 and feel pretty good except that swallowing Water or broth causes a first little burp and then a terrible, painful cramp. I am drinking TINY amounts so it’s definitely not a gulping thing. I think I’m maybe getting 24 to 30 oz of water and I am trying to sip all day. I don’t feel dehydrated and am otherwise ok (just wrung out still from surgery). Why do I need that much water again?

My ins was billed $68k but I'm sure self pay would be way cheaper. I've had 2 friends go to mexico for about $6500 total and neither of them regret it. Do your research and you'll find something that fits your budget

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For the first 2 1/2 months I could only drink small sips of Water every 10 mins. Now I'm at 3 months and I can drink water a little quicker, but I'm still not able to drink a full 8 ounces at once.

I am planning for when I have the VSG surgery and am wondering if one week is enough time off of work. I have a 9-5 desk job so it is not the pain I am worried about. But more the emotional toll of being on a liquid only diet and

How long did you take before going back to work?

My surgery was same day as yours. I lost 20 lbs pre op and 5 lb then first week. I had zero issues and zero pain from the surgery. I couldn't tolerate Jello afterwards but was up and walking 4 hours after surgery. I asked my surgeon if he actually did the surgery or if he just cut me a few times and added a few stitches.

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Sorry for this... Is it normal that I haven’t pooped in 7 days? I’m on a liquid diet so there isn’t really anything going in but it just feels strange not to have pooped in so long. [emoji51]

Hello fellow sleevers. I have been on this site very little in the past couple of years but have logged in today to respond to a question. Since I'm here, I feel obligated to tell you all the things I've learned after 5 years.
1. The people that told me my approach to living life with the sleeve was all wrong and that I would fail, gain weight in a few years, stretch my sleeve, and regret my actions are mostly gone now. I have seen a couple of them around but the most are long gone. Do not pay much attention to the know-it-alls. They know no more than anyone else and are just as likely to fail.
2. Obviously you want to follow your Dr's instructions but don't get too hung up on strict rules and diets. If you make reasonable decisions and balance your good and bad food choices, your sleeve will do most of the work for you. I have eaten anything I wanted since day one. I try to pay attention to Protein etc., but I do not deny myself anything. You have the sleeve for a reason. Let it do it's job. Don't force it to hold more than it can and do not deny yourself the things that make you happy. Balance - just do it.
3. WLS is much more than losing weight. It is getting to the bottom of the issues that cause us to compensate with food in the first place. Pay more attention to your mental well being than the numbers on the scale. Your long term success depends on it.
4. Know that even after you reach your goal weight you will still be the same person with the same insecurities. Being thin changes nothing. If you did it for health reasons then hopefully those will no longer be an issue, but the person you are and how you feel inside doesn't change from losing weight. That has to change on the inside. No way around it.
5. Know that once you have made the necessary changes inside and out there will be some people that don't relate to you the same or just plain don't like you anymore. Also know that what they think is completely irrelevant . Physical and mental changes for the better intimidate those with small minds. Don't give them a second thought.
Thanks for reading.

Thank you guys! I haven’t been sleeved yet but how big are your portions?

Hey everyone! I am new to the community but not to the struggles.

I know it looks dumb being a new member posting this but I am not sure what else there is for me to do.

I would appreciate it if anyone would just visit my Gofundme page and ponder the idea of helping me out.

https://www.gofundme.com/wuhj24-i-don039t-want-to-die&rcid=r01-153792442287-b17f1644fe4e4cbc&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_w

Thank you all!

And on the end of you really can't afford the 13k in the states... Medical Tourism

Is it possible to get enough Water when you work in the heat? I work outside and have coworkers fall ill regularly due to dehydration and I worry that I won't be able to drink enough with a smaller stomach

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Anyone smoke their foods after surgery? Was wondering how your body reacted to smoked food like pork, Turkey and chicken. Baked and boiled just doesn't sound good to me

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