http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/ Discuss anything related to the vertical sleeve gastrectomy. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:19:17 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/ http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/40681-some-stupid-questions-some-you-may-have-answer.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:02:25 GMT 1. How soon after the surgery can i bend over to pick things from the floor? 2. How much weight (i, know, yes, estimated, can I expect to loose on the first 2 weeks (not counting the 7 or 8 pounds i came back with from the hospital!)? 3. My belly looks fatter now than before the surgery, is... 1. How soon after the surgery can i bend over to pick things from the floor?

2. How much weight (i, know, yes, estimated, can I expect to loose on the first 2 weeks (not counting the 7 or 8 pounds i came back with from the hospital!)?

3. My belly looks fatter now than before the surgery, is it normal (I'm one week post op today), if so when can i expect to wear "normal clothes"?

4. How soon can I wear high heels?

5. When should I start exercising (besides walking slowly i mean)?

6. Why do I feel I'm not losing weight?

7. Is it normal to have hard stomach cramps after being in a position for a long time and then changing position (example, sitting for about an hour and then standing up?)

Sorry for these questions, I just thought by today I would have lost so much more weight than i have so...





Date of Surgery: November 11, 2009
Date released from hospital: November 13, 2009
Starting Weight Pre-OP: 218 pounds
Weight Date of Surgery: 213 ]]> General Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Discussions michelle http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/40681-some-stupid-questions-some-you-may-have-answer.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/40655-i-feel-like-my-stomach-going-explode.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:09:01 GMT Too full following the doctors diet as planned.
WHY?

This is just today, all the other days I've felt fine.

Can I harm my recent operation with eating and feeling too full (its been 6 days since my operation)





Date of Surgery: November 11, 2009
Date released from hospital: November 13, 2009
Starting Weight Pre-OP: 218 pounds
Weight Date of Surgery: 213 ]]> General Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Discussions michelle http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/40655-i-feel-like-my-stomach-going-explode.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/40577-help.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:30:27 GMT Ok. This morning i took my meds, drank my protein shake with 1/2 milk and 1/2 water for the first time. Had more meds. Now I just ate my soup (clear soup) and I can see my stomach *moving* yes! virtually, i can feel it too, not so much as pain but a strange senation, is this ok?? Image:... Ok. This morning i took my meds, drank my protein shake with 1/2 milk and 1/2 water for the first time. Had more meds. Now I just ate my soup (clear soup) and I can see my stomach moving yes! virtually, i can feel it too, not so much as pain but a strange senation, is this ok??





Date of Surgery: November 11, 2009
Date released from hospital: November 13, 2009
Starting Weight Pre-OP: 218 pounds
Weight Date of Surgery: 213 pounds ]]> General Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Discussions michelle http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/40577-help.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/40454-pregnancy-sleeve.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:15:25 GMT Anyone on here had the sleeve and then have a baby? I'm weighing my options (band or sleeve) and since I want more children, I need to know what to be aware of post wls with a sleeve & pregnancy.

I've found tons on banders with babies but not too much with sleeve people.

Specifically, I'd love to know if there was anything your obgyn had to be concerned with due to the sleeve. ]]> General Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Discussions everleigh http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/40454-pregnancy-sleeve.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/40304-staples.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:31:34 GMT I understand that they use staples when closing the new stomach. I'm generally mildly agitated with metal. Can't wear cheap ear rings or after c-sections irritated by the staples. Would this be a problem? Can they suture it instead? I don't know do they resolve? I can't be the only one with this problem.

Thank you ]]> General Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Discussions shiver http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/40304-staples.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/40220-normal-able-drink-one-cup-soup-6th-day-post-operative.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:25:06 GMT is it normal to be able to drink one cup of soup quickly on the 6 th day post operative? I am on liquid diet and doing fine. but my main motivation is to give my stomach the necessary time to heal but I find no pain when taking in my fluids. is it normal to be able to drink one cup of soup quickly on the 6 th day post operative? I am on liquid diet and doing fine. but my main motivation is to give my stomach the necessary time to heal but I find no pain when taking in my fluids. ]]> General Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Discussions sweetie333 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/40220-normal-able-drink-one-cup-soup-6th-day-post-operative.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/40216-bmi-requirements.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:34:06 GMT I am leaning towards the sleeve procedure for all it's many benefits. A friend of mine just had it a few weeks ago and is very happy with her decision so far. She also picked it for it's benefits over the other choices. My friend had a higher BMI than I do. Mine is 42. I'm not sure if the military standards are the same as others. But is it a hard and fast rule that your BMI must be greater than 50 to get the sleeve. That would just be so disappointing!!!! ]]> General Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Discussions shiver http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/40216-bmi-requirements.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/40099-surgery.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:42:26 GMT I have my date for the sleeve, Dec. 15th. I ended up choosing the sleeve and I think it is a good decision. I was wondering how long it took all of you to get up and moving out of the house? Christmas is a little over a week after my surgery and I want to visit with family(local). Anyways, I am... I have my date for the sleeve, Dec. 15th. I ended up choosing the sleeve and I think it is a good decision. I was wondering how long it took all of you to get up and moving out of the house? Christmas is a little over a week after my surgery and I want to visit with family(local).
Anyways, I am super excited to finally have a date! ]]> General Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Discussions Mrs.Browning http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/40099-surgery.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/40020-im-starting-fresh.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:11:59 GMT Everyday is a new day and I decided that I'm going to try to go back to the beginning and try protein shakes for three days then see if I can't consume as much at each meal. I need a reality check. I'm at 149 pounds and 150 is my max that I will allow myself to get to but now I feel the need to get down to 130 pounds. I will try to post my results. I need all of your help I think that not coming on here for support for so long has hindered my weightloss. I've been cheating for days and the constant trips back and forth to the refridgerator is bringing back memories of how I got to 260 pounds in the first place. I have a question and it is - does anyone else start to gain weight when they exercise (all cardio)? Everytime I start to exercise I gain weight I don't know if it's psychological or that I'm hungrier and eating more or what but all my problems with sticking to my plan started the moment I started working out. It makes me want to stop exercising but I know that's not the smartest thing to do. For now on I'm going to be accountable not only to myself but to all of you. Thanks Lisa ]]> General Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Discussions weza215 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/40020-im-starting-fresh.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/39991-any-complaints-about-sleeve.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:37:21 GMT Does anyone have any complaints after getting the Sleeve? Does anyone have any complaints after getting the Sleeve? ]]> General Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Discussions Mrs.Browning http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/39991-any-complaints-about-sleeve.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/39980-sleeve-lap-band.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:15:08 GMT I am trying to decide on if I should get the sleeve or lap band. I am leaning more toward the sleeve but keep having anxiety about part of my stomach being cut off. Anyone else have problems picking between the two?:eek: I am trying to decide on if I should get the sleeve or lap band. I am leaning more toward the sleeve but keep having anxiety about part of my stomach being cut off. Anyone else have problems picking between the two?:eek: ]]> General Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Discussions Mrs.Browning http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/39980-sleeve-lap-band.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/39946-name-your-favourite-meal-since-being-post-op.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:11:33 GMT I'm still pre-op, and have spent some time trying to come up with some recipes for meals that I hope I will enjoy when I'm post-op. So I thought it might be a good idea if you POST-OP peeps who are a little further out (say 5 to 6 months) could give us an insight to an actual meal favorite (Not necessarily the recipe) content and what it looks like on the plate.

So for example:

1 portion:-

Chicken breast and Aubergine bake with steamed carrots and beans.
Sugar free jelly ]]> General Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Discussions Hychap2009 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/39946-name-your-favourite-meal-since-being-post-op.html http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/39621-article-about-web-friend-mine-eric-check-out.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:29:02 GMT This is an article about a web-friend of mine that had VSG in Arizona. We met on YouTube when I first began my meetings with my surgeon. He has been a real inspiration to me. Dr. Chaisson was his surgeon. Eric, I think that the other successful unnamed patient that he speaks of may be you! ... This is an article about a web-friend of mine that had VSG in Arizona. We met on YouTube when I first began my meetings with my surgeon. He has been a real inspiration to me. Dr. Chaisson was his surgeon. Eric, I think that the other successful unnamed patient that he speaks of may be you!

The Explorer - The Voice of Marana, Oro Valley and Northwest Tucson > News > They're now half their former selves ]]> General Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Discussions mdgibbs http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-discussions/39621-article-about-web-friend-mine-eric-check-out.html