I too have been a slow loser. It bothers me at times when I see how fast others are having the weight coming off. Then I try to remember that it did not take me just a few months to gain all of...

I was only told to stop caffeine for the first 3-6 months then you can go back to it. The coffee helps my stomach calm down and not get irritated. I figured it has to do with it being warm and...

I am at the same point. I have not lost anything in weeks. I have watched everything I am eating and yes I did cheat a few times over the holidays but nothing bad. Maybe a spoonful of the bad...

Unfortunately I have never lost being hungry yet. When I asked about it I was told to eat something small or drink more protein shakes to fill up. Good luck

I was given nausea meds to take the first couple of weeks if needed. I have been told to drink more protein when you are hungry feeling. Good luck

If you want a crunch in place of potato chips or such try Pork Rinds. Full of protein and no carbs.

HI there. You may be eating to fast. I was having a problem with that myself. It is hard not to eat like everyone else around you or at your before surgery rate. I try to do something while I am...

I was told to get in around 70-90 grams a day and no more than 50 grams of Carbs. You will have to supplement with the protein drinks to be able to get in that much. I am still trying to get that...

Good luck on your surgery. You can mange the possibility of hair loss by taking a BIOTON vitamin. It has worked great for me., but the best way is to get in all of your protein. That is what I...

HI there. I had the same exact pain you have. When I asked my surgeon what was causing the pain, he said that was the area that he had to suture the muscle. So you are feeling the area that has...

If you do not have a bowel movement then ask doctor if you may take a stool softener. It has helped me. Good luck.

My doctor took a liver biopsy to make sure all was ok with my liver. I hurt for about a week on that side. Then right above the belly button area I hurt for a few weeks, when I asked my MD he told...

Hi there. I have been taking Cymbalta for several years. I have MS and was given it for leg and feet pain and to help with the Blues. It has helped me with it all. I was sleeved on July 25 and...

Hi there. I did have pain in one of my incision areas. It was also my largest incision as well. When I questioned the Doctor he told me that it was ok. That is where he had stitched into the...

i was told it is a possiblity to get one but, that is why you start out very very slowly into regular foods so that you do not irritate your new Stomach. I was also given a Rx for a heartbutn med to...

I have my surgery Monday July 25 and I have not been asked that question. I guess it is up to the doctor what size to make it for you. I understand mine will only be able to hold 1 ounce at the...

congratulations

Hi there. I have my surgery scheduled for July 25. I have been very excited about my surgery coming up. I have ordered several different kinds of Protien products to try out and watching what I am...

good luck on your surgery. I have had a kidney stone wedged in my left kidney for 4 + yrs now. It seems to be a family trait we keep passing on to each other. So I know how you are feeling right...

I know that my Doctor requires vitamins and supplements after surgery as well. I will be going to Nutriental classes soon and pre-op classes to explain the surgery and after. I have MS so I am...

Tonya check with your doctor and see if you can take a supplement that is called "biotin" it helps with your hair. I have been on it for about a month now and have noticed my hair growing. I have...

My sleeve is scheduled for July 25. I can not wait.

Hi there. I dont know your doctor but my Dr Clark in Virginia does the Sleeve as an out patient surgery. They do the sleeve by way of Laproscopy. Which is when they use your belly button and 3 or...

I am so sorry to hear what your Doctor said to you. That was just horrible. Now I recommend that you turn her into the AMA and let them know what kind of Doctor she really is. if she has done it...

I have not had my Pre-op yet. My surgery is scheduled for July 25. but I understand that each doctor has its own regimine. My Dr requires 2 weeks of a pre-op diet that is the meal replacement...