Gastric Sleeve Patients?????

Don't know if this works, or helps, but I had a friend that had weight loss surgery years ago. She used various extracts to change the flavors of the shakes. Cherry, pineapple, almond, etc. It only takes a couple of drops of any of them to work.

Hello!! My name is carrie. My weight is 195lb right. Because of my weight going down and up I decided to go to my doctor and talk about my weight. She told me about some diets but they would work for a short time but it will back fire on me over and over again.My doctor told me about the gastric sleeve and I will be getting my gastric sleeve operation done in the beginning of January 2014. I'm nervous about it. This will be my first operation ever done on me. Oh by the way I have two beautiful children,my baby girl is 20 years old and my baby boy is 11 years old. I would like some advice about how to feel before and after the operation and how can my family help me?

I just had my surgery on November 4th. I looked online to find recipes for shakes. I make a butterfinger shake thats to die for! I also make a strawberry milkshake.

The butterfinger recipe is: 1 scoop french vanilla flavored protein, 1 tbspoon creamy peanut butter (I use fifter50), 1/2 banana, 1 teaspoon sugar free butterscotch flavor pudding (powder form), 8 oz chocolate flavored zico coconut water, ice to thicken. it makes about 32 oz. You should be able to find the nutrition info under Fulton's Butterfinger Protein Shake.

The strawberry milkshake recipe is: 1 scoop french vanilla flavored protein shake, 5 frozen strawberries, 1/2 frozen banana, 8 oz. chocolate flavored zico coconut water, ice. I don't have the nutritional value for this one up yet.

I use the zico water because I find it at the "99cent only store" where I live in California. I have seen these same waters in fresh n easy for $4.50 a carton, but at the dollar store, they're 3 for $1.

oh! I also make a peanut butter shake that I make thats just 1 tbsp of peanut butter (fifty50), 1/2 banana, zico water, 1 scoop chocolate flavored whey protein, and ice.

I extend an open invitation for anyone to add me, lets see if we can help each other out with recipes

I had my first sleeve and hiatal hernia repair in May 2010 and lost a bit over 60 pounds. This was my second hernia repair within the year. I lost 15 pounds pre-op and completely stalled about 5 weeks after the surgery. I have gained about 5 pounds over the last three years. I found that my hernia is back and the complications and my anatomy has caused my stomach to stretch. I will be having the hernia repair and revision sleeve in a few weeks. This procedure is definitely a tool and not a cure all. It took months to realize that I wasn't really hungry and that the rumbling I felt was really the acid building up in my stomach. My taste in food has changed for the better but I find that I have gotten off track. I didn't have a support group or nutritionist after the first surgery due to my surgeon closing their practice. So not looking forward to having to wean myself back onto food but it will be worth it. And for whatever reason with the first surgery, watching the Food Network during my time home made the food cravings go away.

Hi, I'm 3 days after my sleeve. I'm sore yes. I'm over whelmed as to what to eat, how much to eat, etc. I'm concerned about not getting my protein. And of course support.

I started my one meal a day Friday and I start the full liquid diet on 11/25 with surgery on 12/9. This is my second VSG. The first time I did the liquids with no problem. This second time, I am having a hard time with the one meal. I am not eating all day but use the protein shakes for two meals. I am the hungriest at night and like to snack. One trick I learned the first time: when you are hungry, brush your teeth and rinse your mouth with mouthwash. This will curb your appetite

Hi all I had my sleeve done 11 days ago I have been on the liquid diet for a week my dietian says to increase the volume from 60 ml in 60 minutes to 200 mls in 60 min over the next week does this sound correct I am just concerned its a big jump up over the next week anyone can tell me what or how the done this?

I had my surgery a week ago. I am very concerned because a lot of people are talking about losing there hair. I have very thin hair to begin with and want to do whatever possible not to lose it . Any suggestions.

I've heard that Biotin is an excellent supplement for curbing hair loss you can get it in any stores vitamins section rite aid cvs walmart.

Hey Kelly,
I had the sleeve on 4/29. Your are absolutely right, this surgery as all WLS are a tool, not a miracle cure for obesity. It is our responsibility to make the right choices. What are you grazing on or right now you are just dealing with the desire to graze? I would highly recommend keeping fresh fruit in the house and graze on that if you must, otherwise do something else. Take that cute little dog in your avatar for a walk, do a 5 minute exercise routine, something, anything to prevent yourself from falling into old habits. We all have demons to battle, good luck on your journey and congrats on the 29 lb weight loss.

Roy

This was going to be my advice - fresh fruits and veggies. I also use popcorn as a good grazing tool. You can eat one piece at a time and make it last awhile. I'm not a WLS patient, though, so I don't know if popcorn is an approved food for you.

I recently read from someone that they put a belt around their fridge. That way, you have to really think about it before you open the fridge. You could probably also use some kind of childproofing tool, or even a rope - just something to make you think so you aren't mindlessly going into the fridge.

Also, see if you can identify *why* you're grazing. Quite often, I realize that I'm kind of stressed. It's a time that I would have normally gone for a cigarette, but I quit 4 years ago. So since there's no smokes, I'm going for food. Maybe you need sugar-free gum, sugar-free candy, or chew on a cinnamon stick?

Good luck!! And congrats on your surgery.

Wow, what a great thread. It's so awesome to see so many other sleeve people here. I too am a VSG'r (11/07/2012) and I've lost 136 pounds so far. Anyone looking for support may add me. Good luck to you all!

Barbara

Hello everyone, I did the sleeve on October 31, 2013 and I regret it. Can someone please help me? I only lost 12 lbs and I have to lose 30 lbs by Dec 13th. I can't exercise without hurting myself. I need help

Hello everyone, I did the sleeve on October 31, 2013 and I regret it. Can someone please help me? I only lost 12 lbs and I have to lose 30 lbs by Dec 13th. I can't exercise without hurting myself. I need help

Why do you HAVE to lose 30 pounds by Dec. 13th?

Losing 12 pounds in less than a month is actually pretty good by any comparison. Are you following your surgeon's guidelines? Are you getting in meaningful activity (walking at your stage) and being compliant with your food intake?

Some people lose very rapidly at first and some don't. Almost everyone experiences a stall around the 3-week post-op mark as the body adjusts to it's new reality of reduced caloric intake. Some people have to work very hard to lose, just as they did pre-op, and some people lose and maintain fairly easily.

All you can do is follow your surgeon's plan and stay engaged in the process. You don't have any control over the number on the scale, but you do have control over your thoughts and actions every day.

I can relate I am sick of the pain cant sleep food taste yuck I am not hungry at all n some times wish I never had the surgery but it can only get better from here on I had my surgery on the 8/11/13 around 2 half weeks ago

I had my gastric sleeve surgery on 12/31/12. I don't regret it one bit. I am down 114 pounds since before my surgery and 91 pounds since surgery.