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1) No, I kept the majority of the weight I lost off. I think I gained about a fourth of what I lost in total. The first 3 or 4 days after the unfill, I gained 17 lbs of just Water alone. Bleh. My average calories was similar to what it's been it's for 7 years (~1200 to 1500 calories). I was told this was normal due to being malnourished and dehydrated by having a too tight band for too long. 2) I had the band removal to sleeve in one step surgery. I was still in onederland when they suggested that I get a revision. They unfilled me that day. I remained unfilled for several months to let my esophagus and stomach rest before the surgery, which was done as an outpatient. (Easy recovery, btw) 3) Not much lost during 3 weeks pre-op, for the same reason I gained some of my weight back. My body was still adjusting and hung onto everything. Even on 800 cal pre-op, my body wouldn't budge! grrrr 4) 11 weeks post op revision: 36 lbs. lost

So happy and excited for you and your amazing progress! Thank you for sharing your pics.

Must be a relatively new policy for them.

When I was living in NY last year, I wanted my band adjusted when I got to Texas, and they wouldn't make an appointment for me or anything because I was out of state, let alone a revision.

I had something similar to that in my first week or so. My surgeon gave me a prescription for a muscle relaxer and told me it was common to have muscle spams once and awhile for the first few weeks post-op and to take it if needed.

My average for the first week was ~400 calories. My surgeon was adamant to get the calories up to 800 as soon as possible. It was never recommended to keep near that range, especially for 3 months straight as you suggested. If one stayed that low, they would be begging for gallstones and serious health problems. I'm not trying to be combative, but am concerned that someone might take your suggestion seriously so I am also stepping up to oppose this for the many readers on this thread.

The general consensus is make sure you get all your Protein and Water in the liquid and mushies stages. Every program is different so it's good to see what your surgeon suggests. My surgeon wanted me to focus on protein and water during the early stages, and didn't mention calories or carbs until week 5 when I moved to solids. At that point she said 800-1200 calories, 60g protein (my typical protein is 60-90g/day).

If you're craving salt, how about pickles? Much healthier choice. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I started straws a couple of days ago when I saw the general consensus here from the vets (although I always use one at restaurants). No issues. A slushy is another thing altogether. Empty calories, especially liquid empty calories, are the most dangerous to any WLS. Downright evil lol. Years ago, I had a mocha coffee addiction. I'm a recovering mocha coffee addict. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

That's awesome . Yeah, my incisions were super itchy too! I put that Neosporin on that had anti-itch in it as well. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

... I already answered that question lol. Nevermind Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I think you're doing great. That's about 10 lbs a month, over a 100 lbs in a year. Congratz on your surgery, wishing you continued success .

They used the cotinine test for me (urine test). Added: Can buy testing strips on Amazon so you can see how long it takes before you test negative.

If you can, please see your doctor. I was told of all the symptoms, fever is the one symptom to contact them right away especially if it's coupled with any type of pain. Feel better soon!

One other complication is gallstones, but that isn't just the sleeve but anyone who loses weight fast, typically a vlcd of 800 cal. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I was allowed coffee throughout the entire process. Thank goodness. I think my metabolism would've died if I ever stopped it hehe. Not a Starbucks fan though. One of the biggest changes in my diet that helped me was kicking mocha coffee with lots of calories. I think I overdosed on it back in the day hehe. I like my coffee with a little cream and can't drink coffee that is remotely sweet anymore. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Congratz! Nope, noone ever told me I was losing too fast because I don't hehe. I'm the turtle in the race of weight loss . The majority of people hasn't really commented throughout the years if they see me day by day. I think the only ones are people I haven't seen in years. ^^ Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I swap back and forth with Flintstones, Centrum, and the patch multivitamin. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

As long as you're meeting your Protein and Water goals, you'll be fine. Things that one eats during the pureed phase, you'll rarely eat once you get to normal foods. For example, 3 oz dense protein... Complete satisfaction, low calorie- high protein combination. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

You're very welcome. It'll be okay, I've gone under the knife a few times. They watch your SpO2... Etc. very carefully. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

It went as normal. They had me take a puff of my inhaler before I went in.

*hugs* Thank you for sharing it. Great great post.

I eat tons of hot green chiles (in vinegar) and sriracha sauce... Etc. I love spicy things. No problem here either. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

"Some of my faves - Chia seeds are great, can sprinkle them in everything, 2 T equal 6g of Protein. Tempeh = 16g per 3 oz serving. Black Beans 7.6g per half cup. Peanuts are 7g per 1/4c (or 2T peanut butter), cashews are 5g per 1/4c. Lentils and lima beans are up there too but I don't like those too much hehe. I LOVELOVELOVE lentils and limas...I eat lentils 3 or 4 times a week, with curry spices or onions or tomatoes. I adore them. I love limas too but they don't love me...do you think it could be the skins on them? Thanks to you and your suggestion a while back about kefir, I bought some at Whole Foods and loved drinking it. It had been a while since I'd had any, so I wanted to give it a trial run before I bought the grains to make it myself. And tell me how you prepare tempeh? I can get it at our military grocery store, surprisingly, so I'm willing to give it a shot." _____________ Yeah, it may be the skins on them . Wow, great to hear you are drinking kefir! It's so so so good for our gut health. Tempeh can be substituted for ground beef in any recipe, just crumble it in your recipe as you would ground beef. Some like to broil it with a layer of cheese or put it in Soups, chilis, salads or stews. I remember seeing a vegetarian tempeh chili recipe once. Like Tofu (it's just the fermented sibling of tofu hehe), it takes on the taste of whatever you use as spices. Found this page, I'll probably try some of these too. http://www.crazyvegankitchen.com/15-of-the-best-vegan-tempeh-recipes/

Some of my faves - Chia seeds are great, can sprinkle them in everything, 2 T equal 6g of protein. Tempeh = 16g per 3 oz serving. Black beans 7.6g per half cup. Peanuts are 7g per 1/4c (or 2T peanut butter), cashews are 5g per 1/4c. Lentils and lima beans are up there too but I don't like those too much hehe.