Frequently Asked Questions

[eisorp 13]

Why does sliming or slime happen??

[TrillTX 9]

Great information and the answers let me know I'm right on track with similar symptoms and things happening to my body. At this point I'm ready for my incisions to heal.

[FStromberg 3]

Not sure if this is the place to post this question but here goes. I had my sleeve on Monday 7/13, I am home and I feel fine. But I am having some back pain, is this ok.

[fredawyatt 14]

Does anyone know if. You. Can have. Flat. Diet coke ?

[calmclear 4]

I guess I don't understand the basics. When do you go back on a normal diet? Can you ever eat normally again? Does the stomach stretch out some? Or normalize? Will I still be eating rabbit pellet snacking of food in 6mo, 1 year, 5 years? I assume the new stomach stretches a bit? Please clarify this.

[HealthyJudy 53]

Did you have a sleeve? With the sleeve they take out the part of the stomach that stretches the mot and the part that triggers hunger. So, hopefully the sleeve does not stretch -- that is how it helps you keep off your weight. We all need to redefine "normal" diet. Our new "normal" is very different from what we ate prior to surgery both in quantity and quality. We eat way less and we don't eat carbs. If you go back to how you ate prior to surgery you will get sick and also gain back weight. THe new norm is way smaller portions -- for example in a restaurant you might get an appetizer portion and east part of it rather than an appetizer main course and dessert. Think of all the money we will save! And you wil probably want to eat more fish and chicken and just some red meat. And cut out Desserts, Pasta etc. Remind yourself that food is just to stay nourished -- it is no longer our entertainment. You can do this!

[calmclear 4]

Judy I'm going to get the sleeve. I'm not concerned that I won't get to eat enough, mostly I didn't know how weird the rest of my life will be. Eventually I'll be eating somewhat normally just smaller portions right? I've never been a big bread, Pasta carb person so I'm not going to miss those things. Mostly I want to eventually be able to have some salad and veggies and not appear too strange when eating with friends. Cheers.

[PhillyKristina 7]

Does a Vitamin D deficiency stop/prolong surgery?

[eisorp 13]

Haven't heard of that- plus after the surgery you're put on a ton of Vitamins

[PhillyKristina 7]

@@eisorp thank you for replying I'm hoping I'll just have to begin taking a supplement for it.

[TrillTX 9]

Does anyone know if. You. Can have. Flat. Diet coke ?

i was told to stay away from all soda regardless of it's flat.

[fredawyatt 14]

Thank You For info ""

[glitterpockets 85]

How do I fit in Protein during the clear liquid stage? Or do I start protein after the clear liquid stage?

[KristaSilliman 14]

It's been little over a year & I went from 246 to 138. I now eat whatever I want of corse smaller portions. I had a dr pepper the other day at lunch & I couldn't drink it all but I was able to have a few sips with my salad that I had. I'm really trying to maintain this weight & try not to lose anymore but it's kinda hard. Every week I lose 3-5 pounds a month. Not what I want at this point. I feel I'm skinny enough & happy at this size.

[fredawyatt 14]

I am so glad to hear Your story because I Thought I Was looseing too show I started out at 245 and am 6 months I'm at 185in if I make it To 138 in a year I will be pleased I thought I was going too slow ! Thank you so much for sharing I feel better now