Are you eating too fast? Too big of a bite? What are you eating? I had something similar when I started regular food. I have been thinking about you all day-I was on full liquids for 8 weeks, then...

Crystal-
You can do it!! I know you can-I had the sleeve 18months ago-Yes, this is not a breeze or a walk in the park-This surgery is a tool to help us get healthy! Your insurance company wants to...

My surgeon has a tool that cuts sews, staples and glues!! Don't be concerned about staples-I had my hernia done years ago with staples and have had no ill effects-I would suggest that you either find...

Hi Michelle-

I had the sleeve in the States, but according to my doc, there are only 2 sizes of tubes they use-a 33 and a 32-In other words your new tummy will most likely be 3oz when healed-can...

Where did you get it? How much protein in 4 oz? Thanks for posting this!

Glad to hear you are doing well!! My advice is to WALK,WALK, WALK!!! You will have gas! Ask for Milicon drops(Used in the infant nursery for newborns and up!) Take it easy, be kind to your new tummy...

The problem with viactive is that they are not calcium citrate-Bariatric patients have to use calcium citrate because we have less stomach acid to work with the carbonate. The regular multi-vitamin...

Hi!
I took the BA calcium you are talking about 2x and gave it away-I use the chocolate chews! You can get them @Dr. Pesta's office or at the Bariatric Surgery office @ Henry Ford-Warren-I use the...

First of all your doc is a DICK! I don't blame you for not wanting to go back-That said, I will tell you that you are doing very well-yes you will lose slower with the sleeve-There comes a point and...

Hi Everyone,

I had the gastric sleeve done on September 10, 2010. This was the best decision I have ever made. My journey began in June and continues to this day.;)

I am pleased to tell you...