Posting Here As Well: Questions For Those A Year Out Or More...

[tankerwife 2]

Someone said I should post this in the post op so I am reposting this here as well. Thanks

I am in the process of deciding if Sleeve is the way I want to go. I am pretty sure but still have lots of questions. We have to attend a nutrition class and weight loss support group twice before we can have the surgery. During the nutrition class the lady was saying that we would not be able to eat soft white bread again and would only eat about 4-6 oz. Is that about right for a year out? I understand everyone is different, but just wondering. Its not that I want to be able to eat soft white bread, but mainly my question is regarding more of what all can you eat at a year out? Pretty much anything you wish just in smaller amounts I assume? And about how much are you eating? Also my second question is did you have to have a Tummy Tuck? Did you find anything that helped with the saggy/loose skin etc. I am planning on contiuning to work out, but how long after surgery could you start working out again? Another one, I have a younger daughter. When will I be able to lift her again? Or can expect to? Thanks in advance I am sure I will have more questions later

[Lissa 2,631]

I can eat soft white bread, but I choose not to 99.9% of the time. It sits heavy in my sleeve and makes me feel bloated, so it's not high on my list. I can eat between 6-8 oz of food at a time, unless it's really dense Protein like steak or chicken. I do well to eat 4 oz of that at a sitting.

For the most part, I can eat anything I want, just in smaller amounts than pre-surgery. I just don't want the same foods I wanted pre-op.

I am talking to a doctor about a Tummy Tuck, but I see improvement every day and may end up needing a lot less surgery than I thought I would. Some of the other long term sleevers have said they had great reduction in the amount of skin after two years, so I'm probably going to wait on that.

I didn't work out before surgery, but started walking and easy workouts immediately post-op. I gradually built up to 7 days a week and I'm happy with my progress so far.