Eating until we're full got us fat, right? So, measuring your portions, and tracking your food intake via a calorie counter (I prefer myfitnesspal.com) really helps keep you from overeating or...

If wanting those things make you shallow, then I'm at the bottom of the barrel for shallow.

I'm having botox, and collagen injected in my face(within the next 3-4 months. Plus, (after baby), a...

Here's my standard reply when this question comes up: I have tons of research links and other information if you'd like more than just personal stories, and opinions on the sleeve. Feel free to...

I can easily eat an entire "Big Grab" bag of chips, you know the 99cent bags of Funyuns that call your name when paying for gas at the convenience store? Yeah, those little boogers slide right down...

I can only share with you my experience. I had the band first for a short (LONG) 8 months. I had every band issue imaginable. I puked on water some days, and I was constantly hungry as soon as the...

Can I wear my underwear or I am completely naked under the gown?
You'll be naked, but draped.

Am I able use the bathroom myself or do they put a cathoder (probable isn't spelled right but I mean...

I had false hunger caused by acid around 6-7 weeks post-op and it was a gnawing twinge about an hour after I ate. After talking to several veteran sleevesters, I discussed it with my surgeon, went on...

Will you regret dying early from obesity related diseases and conditions? Will you regret not being able to live a healthy, active lifestyle because you stay fat?

Those were 2 big questions I...

I'm almost 20 months out, and have truly lost all my physical hunger. Sadly, they operated on my stomach and not brain. Therefore, I have cravings. Grant it, the sleeve makes the "decision-making"...

Romaine Hearts give a nice crisp texture. I personally prefer lettuce wraps with bibn or butterhead lettuce. It's darker and has a bit more iron than romaine, plus it has a fabulous texture. Also,...

I'm a band to sleeve revision patient as well. I only had the band for a short (hellacious) 8 months before I had to revise. I had the problems with the band with eating, and food getting stuck. But,...

This is just my opinion, and you can take it with a grain of salt. BUT, until you think enough of yourself, and truly believe you are worthy of amazing love, and companionship regardless of your pant...

Pure and simple ignorance. Until they actually take the time to research, and do some independent thought processing, they're simply ignorant. I'm not saying stupid, but uninformed and not educated. ...

Google : Orthostatic hypotension

I was diagnosed with it around 8-9 months post VSG, and it was because I had dropped over 130lbs, and my body was trying to adjust. Plus, I had cut sodium to avoid...

Here's my experience:

I didn't drink during the losing stage. It's wasted calories.

Hit goal(6.5 months post-op): Had one glass of wine, it hit me hard and fast, sobered up fast and had another...

Everyone's recovery is different, you will deal with exhaustion from lack of calories, and you'll need to focus on hydration for the first couple of weeks.

You would definitely need someone to...

I focused on 2oz of clear fluids every 15 minutes, and over an 8 hour period that would give me the required 64oz of fluids. It was a struggle, and I had the same "spasms" so I stuck with room...

I know plenty of grown adults over 30 that shouldn't have WLS, and their results are proving it every day. They b!tch and moan about not losing, or not getting to goal, or gaining all while shoveling...

Reflux is pretty common post-VSG and that's why a lot of surgeons put their patients on a PPI (Nexium, Prilosec, Protonix, Prevacid), be it RX or OTC for 3-6 months post-op.

I'm on 20mg...

Around 2-3 months out, I was still just experimenting with solid foods, and mainly stuck to super soft solids such as chicken, tuna and egg salad. Lots of yogurt, and refried beans with cheese, thin...

It hasn't gotten any better for me. I freeze all the time, and have invested in fleece and flannel pj bottoms and lounge pants, thermal tops from Old navy, and toesy fleece socks that are like gloves...

Early on I had to stop eating 2-3 hours before going to bed to ensure that I wouldn't experience any reflux. I didn't have reflux before the sleeve, and take Prilosec 20mg once daily to avoid any...

I agree with MediaHound. I wouldn't trade in my tiny amount of flabby, wrinkly skin that my body has now after 145lbs for all the fat rolls and joint pain I had pre-op! ! !

I look amazing in...

Mine isn't creative at all. It's super generic because I hate internet stalkers/bullies. My husband is active duty Air Force.

We have 2 pups.

Hank the Basset Hound: (the husband's dog) He thinks he is a 15lb lap dog
...