I changed jobs, so my ins changed when i had 2 month left on my 6 month nut plan. my new INS didn't cover so i had to pay for Cobra coverage to continue with my previous INS. Total worth it as the...

What your feeling is perfectly normal. You body just went under major surgery and everything is re-adjusting. Things will get better. Walking helped me a lot, releasing those endorphins and let me...

The past 2 days i have been hungry all day and have been grazing, on healthy things, but grazing. This am i made myself 1 egg, over easy and was able to eat the whole thing over 10 mins, something i...

"to each is own", when it comes down to it, it ultimly has to come down to you and what you feel comfortable with. I am 28, 5'4 and weight 228. I was going to get the band until 1 month before...

Thanks Alison, I agree with you 100 %. Right now i cant stomach the powder shakes anymore, but i am really good about eating things high in protein (eggs, turkey meat, soy milk etc) i guess i am just...

I knwo how you feel about being home and that first shower was like heaven :) Post op i couldn't handle protein shakes, its weird how your body responds to the surgery. Just remember to walk a lot to...

I am a little over a month post op and as most of us encounter I'm have a hard time getting in all my protein. I have read a many blogs about "Liquid Protein" shots that are sold at Walmart, and...

Hi Fiesta Girl - You had your surgery 5 days before me and you already had great success (not taking into account the issues you had) Think positive and hopefully this issue will subside in a few...

I am only 1 month post op, but from previous threads on here, i think what your experiencing is very normal. Something to do with when you lose the weight, you release hormones that have been stored,...

HI Kayla - I am 28 and started at 228, surgery was 4/29, almost 1 month post op and feeling great and 21 lbs down! I suggest you search old post for any questions you may have that you want an...

HI there - i have read on here one of the DR in Mexico offer a type of Insurance ( piece of mind) where is anything goes wrong they will fly you out at no cost and treat you. not sure how much this...

Q & A Time, fellow sleevers...

I am 20 days Post op, Had SX 4/29. I have noticed i can take bigger sips now ( mostly b/c i have done it my mistake and it has not hurt)
I am worried i may be...

You look great!!!

I lost about 5 lbs on my 7 day preop diet ( i did cheat here and there so i wasn't surprised that i didn't lose as much) The first week post op i lost like 11 lbs, i was able to drink my protein...

18 days Post op and 19 pounds lighter!!! WOO HOO. Pain is gone, gas is gone, eating mushy foods, got my energy back, GREAT.

.......Here comes the BUT......

BUUUUTTTTTT - I am SOOO darn itchy...

Welcome to the sleeved side, this is a really great forum. This was my GO_TO for everything pre op and post op. I was sleeved 4/29 and feeling great!

Glad you doing well! welcome to the sleeved side.

i agree - i cheated a few times on my pre-op diet and i had a really good recovery, only pain i had was gas pain and i walked A LOT, so i think that's what helped me

i had to do one for UHC to cover it. Totallly normal, mine was a quick visit. Asked if i knew the risks, if i ever had mental illness, etc etc.

I had refried beans with melted cheese from my local Mexican restaurant and cooked scrambled eggs this am. I just started soft food yesterday. the chicken may be too dry to start off with. My NUT...

I had my 10 day post op visit and the dr is very pleased with my progress. Down a total of 15lbs since since my pre-op appt ( 10lbs of which i lost this past week)

Got clearance to exercise, swim,...

I week ago today i was laid up in the hospital bed, in a drug haze. Fast forward 7 days and i am 10lbs lighter! feeling great except a nagging pain on my left side under rib cage. Been lingering for...

I did but it was head hunger, not real hunger. I would just tell myself "NO you cannot, you'll hurt yourself. I have the rest of my life to eat actual food (in moderation) but right now i have to...

ON THE SLEEVED SIDE!!! YAY!

Arrived to the hospital Mon Morning and was hysterical, full of emotions, and the anesthesiologist said he would give me something to relax in preop holding. They...

Hi Judy - Thanks - i read about your experience and it did scare me, but thank god you are OK now. I had a 7 day diet and i cant faithfully say i have been good, i have cheated and i am ashamed. I am...