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Wow! Great job! Isn’t the added energy amazing?! I don’t take a nap during the day when my daughter naps any more.

Hi everyone, I went to the infusion center on Tuesday and I feel so much better. I’m scheduled for a upper gi test today just to make sure everything is okay. Thanks for those that check on me. I definitely appreciate it.

No blood clots! Yay

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I am glad you listened to your body and are able to get the infusion today, Hopefully you will feel better soon!

You have done an amazing job of advocating for yourself! Congrats! You knew what you went through wasn't right and you took action, I am happy for you! I hope everything goes great in January! The most important thing is to trust the dr you pick! I will never regret my choice to switch before surgery ever, I love my surgeon she was amazing!

Sending all the good vibes your way keep us posted! I say you have a great doctor who listens and cares!

Oh man! I love love love reading all these updates! It sounds like we are all moving on the right direction and making great progress! 😁

I haven't tried it but I can tolerate most things I'll give it a shot thanks [emoji4]

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Sleeved on Nov. My doctor 7th and I an down 42lbs! Feeling great!

PaulE

I think the letter is pretty good, I think include dates of visits and approximate time spent with you as well where you asked for information, help etc. like how you did with your last appointment. I think also asking them for complete records and maybe a line of how you hope nothing more serious is wrong. Finally make a copy of the letter for yourself, and also if you are emailing it to them of course email to someone else trusted in your circle, and get a red receipt, if mailing make sure to send certified.

Amazing! I have my 1 month post op appointment today!
I am excited! I should be moving to normal foods later this week!
I can't exercise until 6 weeks out but I am looking forward to it!

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I have my 1 month post op appointment Tomorrow! I have moved to semi normal foods.

From my experience, and perhaps I have been gifted with good genetics, the outcome of this surgery is up to you. I have seen the 60% figure quoted in many places. That wasn't what I wanted either, and through a lot of hard work (and some minor suffering), I have been able to loose all of my excess body weight. 60% or so is an average. Within that, some people will loose a lot of weight, others will gain weight. Your outcome and your journey are personal to you. My advice. Find a lifestyle that works for you and is sustainable and just do that. If it works, keep doing it until you reach your goal. Change up things when what you are doing isn't working. Cover the basics, consume less calories than you burn. The most important thing is to keep going in the face of inevitable discouragement and set backs. You will make mistakes, but everyday the calorie clock resets and you are given a clean slate. What you did yesterday is less important than what you do today. if you want this result enough and you are prepared to put in the effort (which is considerable), you can do this!

Hey everyone! So I just had my 1 month appointment (but really I am 6 weeks out, so two more weeks of soft foods and then no restrictions according to my plan, Dr. was thrilled with my progress so far, 30lbs since surgery 50 since we met lol (yes I am back in a stall) lol but I am ok with that. I keep following my plan, the best part was she told me she was removing all restrictions (first thing I did was go home and pick up my daughter BEST FEELING EVER). She also increased my exercise goals so that was great too! I got up this morning and did 2.5 miles on the elliptical and than was treated to a bathroom surprise lol. I feel pretty good about it all, except they have said to finish out my Protein Drinks and buy no more... try and get Protein in through just foods, So I am going to try and work out a plan, I tried to say but hey I am not hungry, she said she understands, but the Liquid Protein is taking a lot of room, and I may be able to eat more on days I don't have it... so we will see... over all it was a great meeting, and hopefully I will break my stall this week! Fingers crossed!

Hey everyone! So I just had my 1 month appointment (but really I am 6 weeks out, so two more weeks of soft foods and then no restrictions according to my plan, Dr. was thrilled with my progress so far, 30lbs since surgery 50 since we met lol (yes I am back in a stall) lol but I am ok with that. I keep following my plan, the best part was she told me she was removing all restrictions (first thing I did was go home and pick up my daughter BEST FEELING EVER). She also increased my exercise goals so that was great too! I got up this morning and did 2.5 miles on the elliptical and than was treated to a bathroom surprise lol. I feel pretty good about it all, except they have said to finish out my Protein Drinks and buy no more... try and get Protein in through just foods, So I am going to try and work out a plan, I tried to say but hey I am not hungry, she said she understands, but the Liquid Protein is taking a lot of room, and I may be able to eat more on days I don't have it... so we will see... over all it was a great meeting, and hopefully I will break my stall this week! Fingers crossed!

I am sorry, and hope you feel better soon, maybe drink some Gatorade zero if you can tolerate it?

I had mine done on November 6th and I am 41... so far down 50lbs from my highest weight, and grateful. I feel lucky to have gone with the doctor I had and did not have any complications... I was tired for the first few days but really set goals to get up and walk every hour there is so much truth to the walk walk walk and sip sip sip statements made, also my surgeon used a pain block sheet which lasted a few days after surgery which I think really helped with recovery and getting moving. I 100% agree with people saying get ahead of the Constipation that continues to be my nemesis! lol. Good luck with the new move and your journey!

PSA ALL... Don't take Vitamin on empty stomach lol why I did this today I do not know... but I threw up all over my daughters school as a result #MORTIFIED!! A trip to old navy and a Gatorade zero later and I am feeling much better!
On the plus side I brought an XL top and it fits and a little loose! lol Have a great weekend all!

hey everyone just giving a update had my 1 month check up this week and was feeling pretty good about it was down almost 30 pounds since the surgery and thought dang im doing pretty good only to go in and talk to the dietitian and she telling me that if i dont start eating more im gonna be very malnutrition i was only eating about 500-600 Calories and less than 30g carbs and fats with well over 130g Protein . So she gives me a plan of getting in a minimum of 900 calories with 90+ Carbs and 40+Fats and im looking at her like you crazy? and she said for your build and your highth you need to get as close as possible to these totals. that was Tuesday i have got as close as 82 carbs and felt like i was gonna be sick all day from forcing my self to eat so i just dont know what to do about the whole eating thing but on the bright side i did sign up for the gym on Wednesday and have went the last 2 morning doing 1 hour on the treadmill both days so that felt good i get to start weight lifting next week. my highest weight i remember seeing was like 410 , i was 352 day of surgery a and as of this morning i am weighing in at 315. happy holidays to everyone

I made that same mistake last week!!! Learned a valuable lesson! Glad you're feeling better!

I had an EGD before surgery and had mild inflammation at that time. I was negative for H. Pylori, but did have severe reflux prior to surgery. If you were negative for H. Pylori whatever they gave you to take after surgery ie prilosec, pepcid...should help with inflammation.

right, I really think it is healing pain, I have been sleeping on my back for the most part but your right if I lean and do different movements is when I feel it, and your right it is more of an annoying thing that a OMG is this an ER thing lol, I will keep you all posted about appointment on Monday.

I did make a salmon yesterday figured I would share as it was yummy:
Over all portion 1/5 fillet ends up being 285 calories
26 grams Protein, 9 carb, 7 sugar and 5 fat
took teaspoon of butter (really I used the lite butter and oil mix as it is lower in fats and salts)
teaspoon of garlic minced
warmed in a skillet for 1 minute
(seasoned filet of salmon with salt and pepper)
mixed lite and low sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon, 1 tablespoon of natures own organic honey and 1 tablespoon of Water poured into skillet.
squeezed half a lemon into skillet and put in the salmon, cooked each side 4 minute, and then broiled on low for an additional 6 minute to brown.
was amazing, one day I will add veg to it but for now just split half the fillet into two portions and rocked my protein up to 75 grams with that so I was thrilled.

I had also tested previous ingredients minus the honey that was my new ingredient for the meal, but it worked out pretty well.

Hi there- I have had a tough time with the Vitamins, but taking them with a few adjustments from my doctor because of issues I am having. but I will say this, you may need to find the right combo are you still taking chewable? if so can you talk to you dr about a different one you can take? my doctor told me that the first three months it is so important to take the vitamins, and Ideally that we should continue taking them, realistically she mentioned she has a lot of sleeve patients who stop taking them. good luck and talk to you dr and nut!

right, I really think it is healing pain, I have been sleeping on my back for the most part but your right if I lean and do different movements is when I feel it, and your right it is more of an annoying thing that a OMG is this an ER thing lol, I will keep you all posted about appointment on Monday.

I did make a salmon yesterday figured I would share as it was yummy:
Over all portion 1/5 fillet ends up being 285 calories
26 grams Protein, 9 carb, 7 sugar and 5 fat
took teaspoon of butter (really I used the lite butter and oil mix as it is lower in fats and salts)
teaspoon of garlic minced
warmed in a skillet for 1 minute
(seasoned filet of salmon with salt and pepper)
mixed lite and low sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon, 1 tablespoon of natures own organic honey and 1 tablespoon of Water poured into skillet.
squeezed half a lemon into skillet and put in the salmon, cooked each side 4 minute, and then broiled on low for an additional 6 minute to brown.
was amazing, one day I will add veg to it but for now just split half the fillet into two portions and rocked my protein up to 75 grams with that so I was thrilled.

I had also tested previous ingredients minus the honey that was my new ingredient for the meal, but it worked out pretty well.

Here you go!