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I, at 13 months out, enjoy my rum and cokes every friday and saturday. . .I was given the go ahead at 3 months but with a warning of "do you really want to do that? It does add calories" Hey I'm human, I had this sleeve to loose the weight but not stop living my life. . . I have never really been a wine drinker and definately not a beer drinker, so I can't mention on those. . . but rum and cokes have not been a bother.

This is excellently said! I could never had said it better and it is SOOOOO true. . .as Jane said "It's going to save your life, but it's going to kill the old one as well. You might as well know that going in" How true it is!

Wow, that is a problem. . and it could potentially cause a problem. Have you both literally sat down and discussed this? I mean the sleeve is a very restrictive tool and if your relationship with your hubbie revolves around food, well . . that may be a stickler. . . HOWEVER! if that is what y'all do, then once you come into eating food again, you don't have to stop all together. . you still can enjoy your Proteins (bbq) you still can enjoy your eating out (not as much mind you, but you can still go) you can rejoice your milestones (yogurt, Jello, popsicles, all sugarfree of course) and you can choose smart choices as well. . . just remember that this is a very restrictive tool and after 2 or 3 bites you'll be done. . . but this is something you and hubbie have to discuss in length. . . whatever you do DONT do it behind his back, have him involved all the way. . . discuss his fear too. . . this is usually why men don't want us to do this, something is scaring them, especially the part of "your going to lose the weight and leave me" They are SOOOOOOO paranoid about that. . . men are incredibly insecure about this when it comes to that. . . so sit down and discuss this. . . definately not worth break up over though. . . just my two cents worth

Hey there, Rome wasn't built in one day either. . . and i'm sure you didn't gain all your weight overnight neither. . . it's a process not a race. . . so sit back and enjoy your sleeve, let it help you, don't stress over it. . . gosh haven't we done that enough in our lives already? just follow the doctor's advice and honey. . . GET RID OF THAT STUPID SCALE! only weigh yourself at the doctors office on your appts. . . don't become a slave to that dumb scale. Just a suggestion! Bet you'll be a lot happier!

Yippee!!!! Good for you! Doesn't that make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside? Keep up the fabulous work!

Thanks all . . .yes I've done this before and with a full time job now it would be a challenge, so it's something to really think about. . . but a 50 this old body can't do the things it used to at 20 I can still bench press 450 lb with legs, but I don't know. . . yes, the ticker is fine for this . . . i'll let you all know ok! Thanks for the inputs! Trainer would be free, need to find out about the membership since I've been paying into it for the past 6 years. . . . Thanks again all!

Don't quite know how to take this one. . so maybe y'all can help me out with it. . . . I was working out at our local Gold's Gym where I always have been working out when out of no where comes this HUGH guy (bodybuilder trainer) and asks me if I would consider bodybuilding. I looked at him and told him I used to do that, he said "yes you can tell, you have the perfect body for it. A definate winner, would you consider doing it? You would represent Golds Gym and could win money to boot" . . . . I told him I'd think about it cause it does take a lot of time and effort and i wouldn't have a life . . . after a while of thinking about it I wondered what was it he really was saying???? I'm not flabby except a little on my pannus (apron) but that is it. . .I'm 50 years old (but look 30) I have lots of definition left over from the previous bodybuilding experience. So was this an insult, compliment or what? What should I do? Having had done this before it does that A LOT of time and everyday for hours at a time. . . .

Hahahahaha. . . nursing humor!

Good for you! Next let me tell you something young man. . . you are much better lookin then brad pitt. . . to me he does resemble a "pitt" . . I really think Brad is very unattractive! But then that is just me. Keep up the excellant work. . .

I had/have the same problem. Actually the other day i was sitting in a chair and when i got up you could see the bone imprints! Now there was a switch! I pointed it out to hubbie and he got such a kick out of it. . . guess it goes with the territory huh? :lol: Rootman, I must say, working in a STD/HIV dept in a major city, the title of your topic really caught my attention!

pumpkin, I totally love your story, especially the shopping "problems" . . . that is hilarious! thanks for sharing! Congratulations on your success. . .the last few pounds are tough, but together we'll get there! CHEERS

Well I'm totally totally proud of myself as well. . . (this isn't a coffee experience though) the other day i saw a sonic commercial and it hit me. . . I haven't had a hamburger or fries in over 13 months!!!!!! NOT ONE BITE! i know it's stupid, but i'm sooooo proud of myself. . . in my before surgery days I could easily polish off a supersonic burger plus extra large fries and a large drink. . . now that thought nauseates me. . . . all i could say when i realized that was WOW HOW GREAT IS THAT!!

Hi there, I didn't drink diet carbonated drinks til i was 3 months out and then would defizz them. . I'm out now 13+ months and still drink them slightly defizzed. . . if i don't it hurts just a wee to much. . .

And I have lost 150 lbs. . . i have reached my doctors goal for me, but want to lose about another 20 or 30 lbs for my own liking, maybe more. . .who knows!

hey there! this site isn't just for sleevers, it's for all who want to join in and chat and need help! Don't just toss us to the curb cause your not sleeved, your part of us, maybe not physically but mentally! We can still give you ideas and help you along. . . we are here for you if you want us. . .we are your cyber family . . . so keep chattin with us! We would love to have you come back home! Happy Valentines to you as well!!!!1

Well my darlin, i beg to differ with you in a big way here. . . before the surgery we all had labs etc drawn. . . mine were perfect at that time including my Vitamin D. . . so after the surgery it has become severely low. . . ummmmm surgery????? even my WLSurgeon admits it's from the surgery. . . just my observation. . .

Happy Valentines Day to all of you as well!

Keep up the excellant work! There are many more days like this to come for you! Congratulations

my only problem is severe malabsorption of Vitamin D. . . I'm on prescription D along with daily D3 and if this doesn't bring the level up, well to the hospital i go. . . i have an appt with doctor in April to find out my fate. . . will let ya'll know! Cheers PS: And please, it's not as easy as take a vitamin or eat a mushroom or go soak up the sun! It's a real problem.

I am totally loving my coffee right now and have been ever since i've been 3 months out. . . Good luck! Cheers

Yup me too 44 is my average heart rate. My blood pressure too is usually lower 107 / 52 But at least it's not high! I'm sorry to hear about your classmate, deaths like that always hit home. But there is a saying that goes like this "If you don't have time for exercise and health now, be prepared to have time for illness later" Take care of your body now and it will take care of you later! Cheers!

Hi Jane, long time no "hear or see" You look good!

you betcha! just wait til your about 6-8 or so months out. . .your going to be feeling so very normal and when your a year plus. . . well other then restriction you won't notice a thing has changed from before. I can take nice normal bites of food without a problem, however, i still chew the heck out of it and wait my 2 minutes between bites, but otherwise it's as normal as ever! Don't worry you'll get there!

here is what i found: Malabsorption of Vitamins and Minerals One long-term complication of sleeve gastrectomy is difficult or malabsorption of certain vitamins and minerals. This leads to deficiency of those particular vitamins and minerals, which further causes a number of other disorders. Deficiency of Iron results in anemia and insufficient vitamin B12 can cause neurologic disorders. Changes in absorption of Calcium, phosphates and oxalates can lead to the formation of kidney stones. Similarly, deficiency of calcium, phosphates and vitamin D can give rise to various bone diseases. http://www.buzzle.co...plications.html heres the website, hope this helps your confusion!

what is slim in 6? is that a program, or just exercise routine for the next 6 weeks?