Progress and questions

[Mebadwow 10]

I had the sleeve done on June 29th, 2020. My starting weight was 334, and I am down to 173 as of this morning. I still drink my premier shakes every morning and maintain a high Protein diet. I still have issues keeping certain foods down, though, and I need to figure out what I can eat without them coming back up. I can go and get 4 pieces of fatty tuna sushi on rice and be perfectly fine but have a bite or 2 of Pasta, and I am in the toilet a few minutes later. Any tips on trying to incorporate more food into my diet? To be totally honest, I am afraid of getting too much of the carbs and gaining weight back.

Also, I am having some loose skin, any tips on anyone that has been able to help that without spending a fortune on surgery?

Thanks for any advice

[Maisey 260]

I think it is trial and error. With that being said, I make a point to try new foods for the first time at home. That way, I don't ruin an evening out or being with others.

I haven't had real Pasta other than a single noodle or 2 since surgery in December. I still struggle with chicken breast but have no problem with other pieces of chicken or other types of meat.

I've lost about 190 lbs from my HW. I have very saggy skin. It's too soon for me to even think about surgery. I'm not sure what I'll want to do. For now, I dress to disguise it.

[catwoman7 10,856]

our stats are pretty similar. With that much of a loss, you're going to have loose skin. I had a lot of it. Fortunately, it was pretty easy to hide in clothes - I'm the only one who knew it was there. I've since had it removed, though...

[Mebadwow 10]

9 hours ago, catwoman7 said:

our stats are pretty similar. With that much of a loss, you're going to have loose skin. I had a lot of it. Fortunately, it was pretty easy to hide in clothes - I'm the only one who knew it was there. I've since had it removed, though...

Wish there was a way for insurance to cover that. If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost to have it removed?

[Rhondall 3]

Wish there was a way for insurance to cover that. If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost to have it removed?

Hi, I have heard it can potentially be covered under medical insurance if it is determined to be a medical necessity. Talk to your surgeon about the options to have it covered.

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