Malaika

How did your surgery go Snates?

Fiber One bars will definitely keep things moving; however, they cause so much gas that Bearded and I call them "fart bars" and quit eating them. Salad still works the best for me.

In the beginning it should be sipped; once your stomach has healed, you could probably drink it at one time. You'll know if it's too much for you because it will hurt -- not hurt your sleeve, but will cause you some discomfort.

There is NOTHING that is off limits - you have a fully functioning stomach, only smaller, so you can eat anything, only not as much. Now, that being said, if you don't make smart choices and choose to eat bad things, then you will gain weight. But, as far as there being anything that is totally off limits, the answer is no. If that makes sense to you. 1/2 a hamburger isn't bad - I would have eaten the meat, but not the bun, then had some veggies instead.

Thanks for participating Linda - I think in the long run this will really help everyone out - we get rid of the clothes and someone else saves some money on having to buy clothes that they won't be in all that long - then they can pay it forward too!

THANK YOU - that makes perfect sense (I've lost my back bacon too and I'm SO GLAD) ... thanks again for the clarification - I was totally baffled!

Under Dr. Aceves post-op it would be okay on full liquids, but not clears. Just be sure there are no chunks - might want to blend it just to be sure - or strain it.

All juices are way too sweet for me ... and I know a gal from this site who drinks lots and lots of OJ and doesn't seem to have any problems. The acid would kill me!

Well there you have it!

Gaby, Rene and Nina are on Dr. Aceves staff - Gaby is the nutrionist and Nina and Rene do his scheduling, etc.

Sounds yummy - I don't have all the ingredients required though, so can't make it tonight - I'm not feeling good and it would probably taste good and help soothe my tummy. Thank for sharing!

Is it possible it's allergies? Has it been windy where you are? Anytime the wind blows here in Las Vegas, I always get a runny nose ... start taking AIRBORNE today - double up if you have too ... I believe that really helps - I always take it before I fly so I don't get sick when flying ... give it a try - it surely won't hurt anything.

Well I think starting tonight I'll be taking my little balls with a spoon of applesauce -- I'm tired of it getting stuck and sometimes coming up ... I'll be glad when I can swallow without getting that feeling. THANKS!

Welcome to our forum Lizabe and thank you for sharing your story. We will be interested to follow your journey and are here for you if you ever have any questions.

It's called "RECYCLING" and is in the general sleeve surgery discussion.

Thanks Skinny - I had it all drawn this morning, so if there was something, I wouldn't be able to add it now! So, it's good to know that he's got it all covered - I thought he probably did - he's very conservative and thorough.

So maybe members who have clothing to get rid of should post what they have here - and those who are needing smaller clothes, but are still losing and don't want to spend a fortune on new clothes, can post what sizes they are looking for. Then those members can PM each other to work out all the details - e.g., mailing address, postage (who is going to pay), etc., etc. Does that sound like it would work okay?

I LOVE KOHLS! Skinny - before you haul them off to the goodwill, you might post under the thread I started about recycling to see if anyone needs the sizes you are getting rid of. I just sent a big box to one of the members here. Others have said they are interested in recycling, too, so I thought I'd suggest it to you if you're interested.

Generally that is the very first place I lose - I told the girl she was wrong - but she proved me otherwise. I'm tempted to go back to the bra store and have them measure me now to see what they come up with ...

That was one of my desires, too, which I was able to accomplish on our cruise because I was way under their maximum weight ... it was nice to get up on the horse and not hear him moan from the weight! Keep on keeping on and we'll all make it!

Welcome Tiny to our forum - I am not very far out from surgery (just under 4 months) so I cannot answer your questions about excess skin. I have heard the same thing as Susan - wait a year after reaching goal to see how much things tighten up. That part may be as difficult as reaching goal! If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Keep us posted on your journey~

It was indeed a very strange feeling and you felt like he was a magician with a scarf trick - the tubing just kept coming and coming...LOL

I was told by the pharmacist NOT to open the capsules since they were time released - so I haven't done that - do you notice any difference in the effectiveness of the medication by doing that? Haven't noticed the second issue you talk about.

Glad you made it home safe and sound Judy -- your bed will feel so GREAT - be sure to get plenty of rest and we'll look forward to hearing your story when you're ready.

They will taste NASTY crushed - I would suggest getting a pill cutter and cutting them into the smallest pieces you can and then taking them with applesauce or as Nana said dk. chocolate SF pudding (wish I'd have thought of that).