I like Muscle Milk chocolate.

Ok I am going to take a different tack. I have had moderate amounts of alcohol since the first 10 weeks after the surgery. It has not had any effect on me. My weight loss has been great and I have...

Well guys here is the post I never thought I would have to worry about. I just returned from a business trip (3 weeks) and I lost another 5 pounds. Part of my trip was to Nepal and the "Nepali...

I am eating the same as well at 4 months out. My nut told me before the surgery that bite size and speed of eating would be hard to break. I am not overly concerned as I have exceeded my goal and...

Try upping your exercise intensity and varying the type of exercise you do. Also increase your calorie intake for 1 - 2 days. If your body thinks you are starving it will slow down the weight loss....

We are all different and the weight loss varies hugely. I don't remember how much I lost but some people actually gain weight for the first few days after surgery due to the fluids they receive in...

No catheter for me either. I think unless there is some unusual reason catheterization isn't part of the procedure.

Also try Milk of Magnesia. I take it twice a day. I am 5 weeks out and still dealing with constipation. I also use Miralax. There is always good old prune juice also.

I have read several posts from people on our site who are using Miralax long term. I bought a bottle the other day and it says on it not to use for longer than a week. Is it safe to use it longer...

I finally did it! So far I have lost 42 pounds and am now officially 199! I don't think I have been in the hundreds for at least 15 years. Today I am one happy camper. Now the work begins to hit my...

Hang in there. Being scared is normal. I think we all were. It is a big step but it was the best thing I ever did. For me I was nervous up until the morning of my surgery then I just went dead...

I agree about day 3 - 4. Get past those (headaches, dizziness and the blahs) and it gets easier. You will be able to do it. It will also help you after surgery because the transition to your new...

I was approved by Aetna with a bmi of 33 but I had sleep apnea, pre-diabetes and gerd. Surgeon said she was amazed that they approved me and she thinks it was because obesity has recently been...

How long after surgery until can I start to do some light weight training?

Welcome Sharon. People are really friendly and supportive here. Feel free to ask any questions you have. I found this site a lifesaver before I was sleeved and even now after being sleeved. Enjoy...

I get a tightness in my pouch that borders on painful. That means too fast or not enough chewing or too full. If i don't stop nauseousness is next.

I have Aetna insurance in the States and I was approved with a BMI of 33/32. I had sleep apnea, pre diabetes and GERD and a two year weigh history of being obese. I think they will take your...

Jessy it sounds like you have had quite a journey. I am so glad the surgery has given you the confidence you needed to change your life. Congratulations. You are right to feel really proud of what...

The purpose of the two week liquid diet isn't to lose weight so much as it is to reduce the size of the liver which makes the surgery easier and lower risk. I would definitely go on a full liquid...

You are at the worst part. It gets easier after day 5 I promise. Hang in there!

I took two weeks as well.

I like Unjury Unflavoured and Muscle Milk Light Chocolate.

Cant agree more. This site was the one thing that enabled me to say yes to the surgery. Since then the advice I have received made all the difference. Welcome board

Welcome aboard. This is definitely the place to get your questions answered. Best of luck next week. When you wake up from surgery the worst part is the gas pains. Walk as soon as you can and...

Congrats Melissa. I have been sleeved for two weeks and loving it. If you have any questions people here will jump in and answer them for you. The site has been a godsend for me.

Bruce