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Gosh I hope that by the time you read this your constipation will have been cured or at least getting better. Please let us know how you are doing and what has happened since you last posted. Good luck and best wishes, Kt

What's this g-tube? Why did you ask for it?

Giddieup! You go girl. Good luck, best wishes

WOW!! Look at you Mr. Booly man. 45 lb loss in one month. That is Awesome. You are doing great. I bet you are feeling really good now. Tell us about it go ahead and brag. You've earned it for sure.

Once you are out of the recovery room and in your hospital bed you will be encouraged to get up and walk if you were able to walk when you arrived. You will be limited to 10 pounds of lifting for a couple of months. As long as you are taking narcotic pain medicine you will not be allowed to drive.

Gosh you've been through so much. Remember you have me and a lot of people here wishing you the best and are here to help as best we can. You've shown so much courage during this ordeal and shown so much generosity for others, you are an inspiration for us all. Keep us posted and we will keep...

CHEYENNE, I hope the doctors were successful and got that darned stone out of you. I also hope that you are right about what is troubling these two ladies and have answered all our prayers. Wouldn't that be awesome? Let us know how you're doing all of you.

Hi Redmama, I know the patient at your meeting meant simple carbs, rice, corn, pasta, bread, sweets; but when I chart carbs I mean complex carbs from seeds, nuts, fruit, and vegetables. See I'm on a quest to reach the recommended daily Fiber intake within a low carb (complex) high protein...

Mrank15123 and cinnyas did you have trouble keeping food down from the beginning? Right after surgery? Do you crave certain foods that you won't eat? Have you tried eating this food? I developed a craving for peanuts. I was taught since I was a child how to identify a craving vs a desire and...

I too write down everything I put into my mouth. I keep track of my carbs and try to keep them under 60 grams per day, calories under 1000/ day, fiber over 15/day ( should be 25/day but then I go over the carbs and calories and I just can't eat that much or I'll upchuck) and last of all protein...

TillieS. I'm so glad that no ulcers. I'm sorry you are having pain I hope you find out why and how to stop it soon. Hang in there; we're here for you.

I heard that the sleeve belly is snapped like a small banana. My surgeon said that there is a theory that the reason that so many sleeve patients have acid reflux as a side affect is because of this oval shape and gas gathers at both ends of the pouch which then causes the food to be trapped...

I wouldn't ask this question of us on this site because it isn't relevant to you. You should call your insurance company. They will be able to give you real info that will be needed as you proceed.

Welcome and good luck with your pre op. Keep us posted on your journey we are here to help and support you.

Thanks Ralph for the update I was starting to worry a little. Selling your house especially if you've lived there a long time is very stressful. It is one of those moments when the relationships are in the roller coaster period. When everyone is screaming and clenching tight as you plunge...

Hi RedMama. Welcome to this support site. Here you will find support, information, honesty, and advice. I count most everyone here as my cyber friends and some as family that's how much these people mean to me. I hope you too will find this to be true for you too. Best wishes for your success.

OMG Cheyene I didn't realize that this was such a serious situation. Halelujia I'm so glad that all is well.

So happy to hear you are doing fine. We're they able to do the surgery laparoscopically? Sorry about the pain but glad it's over and I'm sure that each day you'll feel better as your body heals.

Why not call them all? I've not heard of these problems, but they sound serious. More info is better than no info.

You are awesome Karina!! With all your hard work and determination I'm sure you will be successful maintaining your weight. You are an inspiration for us all. Thank You.