Weight Loss Surgery

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mykaylis wrote: »

i'm pre-op sleeve and have had the psych go-ahead but will need further review before they book the surgeon appointment. i'm making some much better choices in accordance with their recommendations - i've lost 17 lbs in 10 weeks - and i think the sleeve will be a great tool in my arsenal.

for those of you who have already had SLEEVE surgery, i have a question. is it difficult to fit in enough nonstarchy vegetables and fruits? i know you need to focus on protein first and starches are always easy to eat (hello, mashed potatoes. what a lovely slider you are.) but if the body requires a large volume of green leafies etc, how do you make that work?

I have been sleeved for about 7 mos. I always eat my protien first. I prefer low carb, non starchy vegetables always have, but things like mashed potatoes just move right through almost like you have not eaten them. I will say this I do eat out with my family and just recently we had mexican... I can usually resist the tortilla and queso, but not this last time. I had more than I should have and when my meal came I could not eat it. This is not a good choice for a few reasons... no protien, high calorie and I was hungry sooner than I would have otherwise.

nikkig1345

I just had a sleeve on Monday (2/2/15) and literally cannot stop thinking about food. I am not hungry, but the 1.5 weeks of liquids only is really starting to get to me. Anybody that's gone through the process have any tips to stop thinking about food? I NEVER thought about food like this before surgery. I liked food, but wasn't a FOODIE, or food LOVER, I ate when I was hungry, made good and bad choices, but just have had trouble taking off weight as I get older (I've struggled with weight my entire life, but have put on about 20-25 pounds since my two pregnancies in the last couple of years, putting me at around 100 lbs overweight). I find myself obsessed with food the last few days; I don't know if it's because I'm home and bored (go back to work Monday, the day after tomorrow, thank goodness) or if it is just the reality of everything sinking in. Any suggestions or support would be helpful

Dolce_xxv

Good luck ! I had mine 01/10/15

Toothfairyy

Hello I'm Toothfairyy and had bypass 3 yrs ago March 7 my lowest point was 210 as of this morning I'm 216 so my goal was to be 180 now I would just love to get to 199 so I'm back on track and ready to go I can always use new friends looks like the old ones I had from this site and faded away so add me chat with me lets support eachother and share hints.

Jimsgrl

Surgery date of March 25, 2015. Looking for new friends and support. SW 205, GW 125/130.

klingerman73

Hey there guys... I am poking my head in here to see how things are going for everyone. I am just starting my WLS journey. My goal is to have the surgery in late June, early July, based upon my insurance requirements. I will be having the Loop DS surgery. Good luck to all of you!!.... Let us know how you are doing! CW 320, GW 185

tiffdmill

Hi everyone,
Was sleeved on 9/3/2015. My starting weight was 259 and current weight is 207. The scale hasn't moved in almost 2 months. I'm eating things that I know I shouldn't and am struggling a bit to get back on track. I track my food on MFP, but I don't always track everything or update when their are changes. Just trying to get motivated again. Open to having some new friends on here if anyone is interested.

taylorizal

I just had my surgery (Lap RenY) February 19, 2015. I have lost about 35 pounds so far. I have found that my biggest challenge at first was getting enough calories in to kickstart my metabolism. I had trouble losing weight because I wasn't getting enough calories. I am using MFP to track those calories, my protein and liquids. Anyone feel free to add me as a friend!

Sassaliscious

I know this forum is older but I'm glad I found it. I had gastric sleeve on May 21st 2015.... I am down a total of 28 pounds. I have a long way to go. Start weight 259 surgery Surgery weight 244 Current weight 230