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I had a bmi over 40 and no other co-morbilities. However it is different by insurance and office. You also have to have a history of (and tracked history) weight issues and the inability to successfully loose and keep of weight over a period of time. Surgery is not the easy fast track to long...

Good luck to you both. Next week is my 6 mos post op and everyday is still a struggle to set my mind to the right dial. I never use salt either don't like flavor. However since surgery I have to try to consume more because it helps with dehydration which is a continuous problem for me even when...

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There is a great video that explains this on you tube. It is also available via my dr office website. Www.nwh.org. Select gasric surgery then obesity, videos. It is about 'set point'. Worth the 4 minutes of viewing for all who had or are planning to have surgery

I went to the party store and bought 2 oz cups with covers (the ones I use to use for Jell-O shots ). Also my digit food scale is the best thing ever I also purchased a package of plastic mini spoons (like for fancy party tasting spoons) and they made taking very small bites a lot easier. Have...

Hi I can give you some information however you really need to speak with your surgeon and nurses. Each office has there own requirements. I am with an amazing facility who is very thourough and supportive Clear liquids - water and decaf tea, chicken broth with sodium Protein drinks - I like...

I didn't have the tube either. I believe it is based on the situation during surgery. As for stomach sleeping it will be painful for a few weeks. I'm a side sleeper myself and after about 6 days was able to use a pillow on my side to help. I was in hospital 2 nights. Drain if used is removed...

More importantly Don't lie to the dr. One reason they want you to quit is because of bleeding factors during surgery. You want your dr to be repaired for all issues in surgery And if you don't think you can stop smoking for the long term you need to really think about your long term ability to...

Chew ice chips that will help with fluids When you say you don't like the food is it that it doesn't taste good or you don't feel good? Your tastes may have changed from things you use to think were good. Try cottage cheese and different Greek yogurts

Keep following the plan. Drink more water and change up the type/timing of your food. And as Cheyenne said plateaus happen often. (It has to me too and I'm 5 1/2 mos post) but don't give up you will see your body change and quickly

Hi I am only 6 mos out from surgery and am starting to pick up be habits again. I try each day to get back on track. So plan your meals in advance, shop for the right foods so you have them, and start each day with the I can do this attitude and go from there I made it until 9 pm yesterday...

Hi I too have a problem with lactose. Try the lactose free (lactaid) cottage cheese. And the unjury powder can be mixed with water and is not milk based. I also did some small amounts of cream of wheat and added the strawberry unjury powder. Good luck

I also did cream of wheat and added protein powder (strawberry worked well but not full amount as it made it to dry)

Carebear. You represent an important point for the forum. This forum is a great place to share and provide 'user info' but should not replace calling your surgeon. I'm glad you found out the issue and are feeling better.

You need to do it for you. Not them. If you are doing it so you have a better/longer life with them that is one thing but it needs to be for you.

Highly recommend scrambled eggs and greek yogurt. They helped me and before surgery I didn't even like them.

Call your surgeon.

Definitely stay to 2 oz for the beginning. You want to wait as long as possible before stretching your new tummy. I too had the sleeve and my dr said that my meal should fit in the size of a tuna can. And this is at 4 mos out

And don't forget to drink more water too

Congratulations on your weight loss success. Have you talked with a personal trainer? I know bat wings won't go away completly but a trainer may be able to offer suggestions on how to tone them some