The best advice you can give a fellow sleever

[melodymouse 196]

I think THE single most important thing- IF you have issues with food (the "lifestyle") then you need to get that fixed first. The surgery won't change your brain- it will only stop you from eating too much for a while.... You can learn to out eat the sleeve- and you will if you have issues. I don't think the surgery is for everyone- I think it's for those that are done with overindulging and done with unhealthy choices in food- and only for those people that are submitting to the idea that they will take whatever changes are given to them' date=' and embrace getting thin---- over their own bad choices. It's like anything- it's a choice. You either choose a new lifestyle and a new healthy body- or you choose to be bummed out because you can't sabotage your life and body with food..... Which in large doses is poison and deadly. ❤ I hope this makes sence. Just like any diet or self help- it will ONLY work if you are ready to COMMIT! And you are ready to WORK for it! ❤ I say this all loving. I'm not trying to come across a b***h ❤[/quote']

I agree 100%! Changing your mindset is the most important factor in being successful at not just weight loss but anything. It truly breaks my heart to see all the people's posts about how they are sabotaging themselves. It does require a total commitment to change your lifestyle FOREVER or you will just end up right back in that same miserable place that led you to take such a drastic step.

[beba238 123]

Beba- just like each if our bodies is different- our minds are also- for me the daily scale loving is so that I can better keep my eyes on how my body reacts to the food I put in mouth on a daily basis. I need that connection every single day. It's a mind thing :-)

Hey to each its own. I'm a slow loser and its difficult for me to weigh in everyday.... However... I won't bite my tongue... I am guilty of weighing in for the last 3 days. Found a gain and then a 2 lb loss in my 3 weigh in each morning. So I'm like hmmmmm maybe it isn't that bad. Lol

[naturally_bad77 26]

Very good advise!

[luckysmomma 407]

My advise...1. Walk (or you preferred method of exercise) 2. Protein (find the shake that works for you) 3. Water (make yourself) 4. Take your vitamins/meds 5. Knowlege is power (learn about nutrition)..and most importantly, know this isn't the end - it is just the beginning of your battle. WLS is only a tool - and it is definitely NOT for everyone.

[Love1jac 8]

Thanks for the great advice I'm getting sleeved on may 2, 2013 and I'm soooo excited :-)

[beba238 123]

Thanks for the great advice I'm getting sleeved on may 2' date=' 2013 and I'm soooo excited :-)[/quote']

Listen... As soon as they tell you you can move around... Walk. Walk as much as you can. Especially if you have gas pains. Believe me walking equals and fast recovery. Good luck.

[Love1jac 8]

Will do Thanks hun :-)

[Susmcmur 124]

Find some quality Vitamins and take them religiously. You simply cannot get all the nutrients your body needs without supplements. Multivitamin with Iron, Calcium D, B-12 for starters. My surgeon also had me on Urso and a PPI, for 6 months postop. Good luck, everyone!

[beba238 123]

Find some quality Vitamins and take them religiously. You simply cannot get all the nutrients your body needs without supplements. Multivitamin with iron' date=' Calcium D, B-12 for starters. My surgeon also had me on Urso and a PPI, for 6 months postop. Good luck, everyone![/quote']

What's ppi ams urso?

[Susmcmur 124]

PPI=proton pump inhibitor, like Prilosec or Prevacid; helps with excess acid and is prescribed in a prophylactic way, even if you don't have GERD.

Urso is one of several prescription meds to prevent gallstones, one of the side effects of rapid weight loss.

[beba238 123]

Oh wow. I did not know that at all. They gave me chewable tablets for acid but they never mentioned anything about gallstones. I will def. ask my surgeon when i see him soon about it. Thanks!

[brendani 69]

I am still considering VSG - 90% decided

I drink Protein shakes regularly now, as I go to the gym frequently and play basketball. I has always been overeating that kept me fat

Did everyone's taste change so readily after surgery, or is this only something for a small percentage? I can't imagine all of a sudden not enjoying the flavour.

[apelt001 116]

My best advice is to not be controlled by the scale I know it is difficult to want to lose lose lose but if you weight in the morning and youre up a few oz and your whole day is ruined thats no way to live. Only take to heart a scheduled weight day, don feel like a failure just look at your logs of food and excercise and ask these simple questions.1) did u get your Water in 2) did u excercise at least 30 min 4-5 days that week 3) is it time to up the fitness to something more challenging 4) how are the carbs fats and sugars on your log ( keep carbs and fat to half your protien intake) 6) is something stressing you out? Resolve the issues bc stress will effect your weight loss! Hope this helps best of luck!