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I rarely feel hungry- I eat normally because it has been several hours since I last did and it is a necessity more though than a want... I love/hate it...

I think you will live ..

sorry to be the bearer of bad news but at 9 days out the saggines you are probably seeing is water depletion ... NO doctor, surgeon or anyone would/should look at you until you are at least a year out from your surgery and you have met/exceeded your goal weight. I am 3.5 yrs out from lap band and totally could have had arms, tummy and legs done BEFORE my sleeve but I opted to wait. I have at least 50-80 lbs of skin at this moment. For now- I would say to use baby powder with cornstarch and if you develop odor or a rash on the underneath which is a huge problem with more significant weight loss perhaps Nystantin. As for preventing it (saggy skin) toning and exercise depending on how much you have and how much weight you have to loose.

On my soap box.... I think that if the gov't paid for more people to get weight loss surgery there would be less need for them to be dependent back on the government for daily living expenses. However if one is not movitated to remove themselvs from the system pre-op then I highly doubt that loosing weight would encourage them to do so obviously they are comfortale with the "lifestyle" the govt and us working have provided enabling them to be non-self sufficient. BUT having said that- the cost of WLS and the food you need to eat, RTD meals etc are a bit pricey in some areas and that could be a deterrant- I doubt anytime soon you will see Unjury on the approved food stamp/WIC list anywhere...

Ironically I discovered Indian food about 5 months ago- shortly before becoming a vegetarian and LOVED it!! I ate the most amazing lentil soup, the naan was ok- I stayed away from the rice- I also had a lentil salad, couscous something or other and tried a peice of chicken but couldnt take the spice- Now being a vegetarian I have started cooking with different spices and such to flavor the veggies- curry being 1 of them- LOVE it!! I'm sure if you take it slow- avoid the naan and rice for now you should be ok... the lentils are FULL of protein!!

I almost burnt my "bat wings" this past weekend making something hot on the stove and needing to dump it into a strainer... about killed me wtih the burn... not only are they huge, now they are a hinderance and also a hazzard when cooking.. lol hoping for surgery next year to remove them...

I ate home made potatoe soup and didnt have an problems- the intake is minimal that the carb content didnt bother me- I did however blend the potatoes, carrots and celery to make it totally liquid after they were done cooking- it was yummy and a pleasant change from the broth, jello, etc... good luck!

I agree and often wonder why people feel the need to justify every little thing to WLS?? If anything perhaps you are eating better now and getting more Fiber, eating more balanced nutrition etc and your body is VERY happy.... I would increase your Water and get the hemmroids treated.

Being a vegetarian these things are a staple in my diet.. Why would you NOT eat them??

Yes you can drink alcohol but personally it isnt worth it because a) you get full to fast and you get buzzed to fast... and the only regret I have is that I didnt do it sooner- I had a horrible time recovering/increasing my foods and even with that I wouldnt go back and change a thing... Good luck!

You will flucuate regularly for a while-2-3 lbs I think this is normal but also I would not become a slave to the scale- many things to take into consideration, your exercise, your intake, your sodium, where youare with your monthly etc.. there are a lot of things to consider- I have always said when you hit a stall either change your diet and/or increase your activity to break the stall- 99.9% of the time it works.. Keep it up!

I have gum, just dont swallow it- I can honestly say there is nothing I crave or miss because I am able to eat what I want within reason of course. I dont deprive myself of anything... ALL thanks to the wonderful sleeve...

Yes big time problems. waaay to acidic even the low acid ones- even eating an orange is sometimes too much-

I have done the MLD, strapping, reed sleeves, stockings etc.. the only thing that helps is the pump...

I have had back pain that has worsened the more weight Ioose as well- I do have a documented herniated disk in 3 places in my back. I notice the more Ioose the different I stand, the different I sit etc... the weight is somewhat shifted and I am now sitting in/on bones I didnt feel before- I am side sleeper- same thing- my knees are bone on bone now and hurt mid night and I have to change posisitons- Its weird... I have seen a few doctors who just encourage me to keep exercising and make sure to do core strengthing- I avoid pivoting too much at my waist because that is what aggravates my problem...

Personally when I was cleared I couldnt wait and then 2 sips in and I was buzzed- very dissapointing... I enjoy wine and can no longer even drink a 1/2 glass... bummer but I still sip now and then-

Pre op I used peanut butter in almost all my shakes- post op I switched to almond butter and it was a staple- the straw thing didnt bother me I got a really big one that didnt require much sucking- but I also used a spoon as well.

Protein bars aka glorified candy bars can be dangerous... Look at the sugar/carb count-

Perhaps try a juice/protein shake- liquid fast or something just to kick start??

No one I see on a day to day basis ever says much- the only time someone says/notices anything is if i havent seen them for over 1 month then they do- Also some people may be hesitant to say anything because bringing attention to your weight loss may bring up a negative connotation of what there perception of you was "before"... I can joke with friends who often say- did you color your hair?? did you change your make up?? is that a new shirt?? etc and say to them no ive lost over 100lbs in 3 years doofus... its NOT the hair color but people I feel less close to I wouldnt.... Dont take it or the lack of them saying anything to heart- you know you are doing good and keep doing what your doing- the only thing that matters is that you look and feel better to yourself...

I have lymphedema as well (thyroid cancer made it worse) and since loosing weight it is much improved- of course not gone but instead of using my pump every day i am using it a few times a month- more if i'm on my feet and it has a chance to pool.

Gotchya- after becoming a vegetarian I have found alternative protein sources that enable me to be both satisified and get my quota's and eat veggies all the time... If you like to read.. get this book- Eat to live- it will change your thinking....

Why on earth are you depriving yourself of vegetables??

I did boiled, steamed and sauteed until about 2 mos ago then did raw. I am about 7 mos post op and raw is no problem.

I think that every bite of food you take after you get to solids is all trial and error- things loved before I cannot have and things I really didnt care for have become my norm. One day I can eat eggs the next not so much- it is very fickle and very weird- You just have to take it 1 day at a time and for a while stick with what doesnt make you sick but fills you up- I can promise you this- I ate so much jello that if you paid me a million bux I wouldnt eat it now.. lol same for broth-- haha.. so you live and learn- this whole sleeve is like starting all over again and babies take baby steps... sorry for that analogy but it works...