January 2014 Sleevers Come In!

[521Diva 91]

Hate to say it but are you working out too much or not eating enough? Personally for me, I just started working out. I've lost 10 lbs every month since surgery on 1/14. Since working out I've increased my calories and Protein to 80g. I heard that stalls are normal but it seems like if you're not getting enough calories and you're burning too many, your metabolism slows down (starvation mode). Makes sense.

How did you increase your protein, are you drink Protein Shakes?

I had surgery Thursday, so far so good. No pain in my stomach was up walking around in the recovery room. Im able to sleep on both of my sides with no problem. Not hungry, but the Protein Drink cause me to cough up mucus.

The only issues i have is i broke out from whatever they used to sterilize my body during surgery, so im a itchy mess.

Glad to here you are doing well & losing 10 pounds a months.

[doneganregime1 43]

Oh yea. I totally have to have Protein supplement. I have the Premier Protein shakes once a day with a bar at least. On days I workout I might have two shakes - I heard it's good to drink one post workout... But a shake can give me anywhere from 30-45g of protein. I have PB2 and sometimes I mix that with the Protein Powder and skim milk. 4 oz fish or chicken is like 20g or so... Greek Yogurt with granola, etc... So it managers to be around 80g.

[DCborn 63]

I had my surgery on 1/6 the stall is going to happened now or later 4 everybody and I am down 85 from surgery weight and 115 from HW, and I workout 3 to 4 times a week, the key is Protein and calories intake, take in more cals so you can burn more?

[path2me 29]

Thank you for the replies everyone, I appreciate the encouragement

[path2me 29]

Thank you for the replies everyone, I appreciate the encouragement

[521Diva 91]

Oh yea. I totally have to have Protein supplement. I have the Premier Protein shakes once a day with a bar at least. On days I workout I might have two shakes - I heard it's good to drink one post workout... But a shake can give me anywhere from 30-45g of protein. I have PB2 and sometimes I mix that with the protein powder and skim milk. 4 oz fish or chicken is like 20g or so... Greek Yogurt with granola, etc... So it managers to be around 80g.

Thanks for the info.

[Amy373 56]

This is prob a dumb question and I really hope no one offended but...why are so many people going to Mexico for their surgery? Is it because insurance won't cover? Cause of BMI? Privacy?

[jenniebell00 32]

This is prob a dumb question and I really hope no one offended but...why are so many people going to Mexico for their surgery? Is it because insurance won't cover? Cause of BMI? Privacy?

I thinks it's mostly self pay ppl. It's less expensive then staying in states. Self pay ppl either don't have Ins or their ins doesn't/won't cover the surg

[DCborn 63]

Yes self pay, but when something goes wrong they r in the states looking stupid. Bcuz if the doctors in the states have to fix anything you r charged the same money as if you would have got the surgery done here in the states?

[jenniebell00 32]

Yes self pay, but when something goes wrong they r in the states looking stupid. Bcuz if the doctors in the states have to fix anything you r charged the same money as if you would have got the surgery done here in the states?

If something goes wrong yes I'm sure the drs will charge you based on what went wrong. But the percentage of things that goes wrong are very low

[DCborn 63]

I have learned in 1 case there was a sponge left inside someone, another case leaking real bad, another case no drain tube and stomach got a real bad infection bcuz of the Fluid, and a couple of other cases just infections from deity tools used for surgery, so it's not that low to me? But good luck whoever gets it done their

[jenniebell00 32]

I have learned in 1 case there was a sponge left inside someone, another case leaking real bad, another case no drain tube and stomach got a real bad infection bcuz of the Fluid, and a couple of other cases just infections from deity tools used for surgery, so it's not that low to me? But good luck whoever gets it done their

There r cases but with the 100's of ppl I have met there has been maybe 1% with issues but they can happen anywhere for a number of reasons.

[DCborn 63]

I am not here to convince nobody from doing nothing, but I wouldn't go out the state to do nothing that is so important to my life, I have insurance and always have, so I wouldn't have no reason to go there only on vacation

[gastricsleever 259]

I am not here to convince nobody from doing nothing, but I wouldn't go out the state to do nothing that is so important to my life, I have insurance and always have, so I wouldn't have no reason to go there only on vacation

I went to Mexico for my surgery- I did my research, my dr was fantastic and I had one of the best hospital experiences of my life. I go back to my local hospital for follow up and they have no problem doing follow up, knowing my surgery was in Mexico. We aren't all lucky to have insurance that covers WLS. I couldn't afford $18,000 in cash at my local hospital.

[fotogrphr 69]

Wondering how everyone from January is doing?? I'm down over 55lbs since surgery and 80 altogether. I still have 35-40 to goal. I can't exercise at all because I have back surgery coming up. My loss has been slow because of this.. but still am happy with my progress. I would have never lost and maybe gained while going through this. Especially while dealing with my mom's death. My sleeve has been great!