there are some videos on you tube of patients 5 years post op. there dr. alverez patients (mexico).
i myself am only 7 weeks out so i am interested in the answers you get.

I used a pillow under my stomach for several weeks but i slept on my stomach and sides after 3 days. I cannot sleep on my back.

I suggest this thread. Last I checked 17 pages.

Oh and I waited five days :-)

http://www.gastricsleeve.com/forum/after-your-gastric-sleeve-surgery-questions-answers-and-discussions/13162755269...6275526.jpg
We'll see of this works. Mine are similar. I have 5 total. 3 small...

I need more protein myself. I think its the milk for me. Where did you find the muscle milk? Store and section. Thanks

I also told very few ppl and I've dieted so much they didnt question me to...

I dont go for my post op visit for another week but I have been getting light headed when I get up to fast.

I'm doing pretty good. Only a week out. After surgery you cannot eat sold foods for awhile. I started and still on protein shakes, yogurt, cream soups etc. The protein shakes are for protein. You can...

That actually sounds pretty good. I use to make hamburger gravy over mashed potatoes. I might be sound that in 2 weeks.

Changing the subject but did you find a truly tasteless protein. I have unjury and it is horrible it makes my stomach hurt. I also bought
the unflavored but it is yellow and almost smells like...

My dr never even mentioned this to me. I had to google just to see what it was. I dont think gallstones are a problem with the sleeve. Did your dr tell you would have to take this?

I'm only 5 days out but my pain is in the middle (stomach) and my right side. Go figure.
Anywho...with pillows I can sleep on my side and stomach but not flat on my back. Flat on my back pulls the...

I know I should ask a Dr but its sat. Does any one know if you can put a heating pad on your tummy after surgery? I am 4 days post op.

Congrats, I'm very happy for you. I also thought your surgery got pushed back. Much better news.

Thanks but that's why its a head shot lol. And it took alot of shots to get a good one.

I haven't even had surgery yet and pizza and pop is killing me. Just from my 2 week pre op diet. Out of site out of mind but I swear my family has had pizza 3 times this week. Parties, picnics etc....

I saw those at wal-mart. How much protein, carbs and sugar? Thanks

Surgery in 7 days for me. Just started week 2 of pre op diet. Hang in there were almost there.

I am on my pre op diet which consists of 3 slimfast shakes and fruits and vegetables. I just finished week one and only lost 2 lbs. How many calories should I be taking in a day? I'm just worried my...

I got a sample of chocolate amp from gnc today. Do you use the 3 scoops and how much milk? The guy at gnc said I could do one scoop and 8 oz milk. Then I have lower calories, carbs and 28g protein.

I think for healing purposes. I just have wait 2 weeks till my 2 week follow up. Then introduce 1 new food every 3 days. That way if your not tolerating something you'll now what. Again thats just...

So I have a bridal shower coming up and noone really knows about my surgery. I know this is what I want and dont want anyones opinion (negative that is). A friend of my brothers had the gastric...

I am also borderline approval with a bmi 37 (about the same weight and 5'7"). I also have been going through this since jan. Good news is, they submitted it to insurance Aug. 1st and I had an...

I was the same way. My bmi was 37 and questionable if my insurance would cover it. Insurance wouldn't allow them to submit till I went through the 6 month program (aug.1st). But they did feel that it...

Congratulations! Whatever your doing keep up the great work. Im sure you look fabulous!

oh ok. Insurance its covering mine so I'm lucky but I'm going on 7 month wait. I started this journey in january.