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10-29-14, 03:50 PM
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I had gastric sleeve done yesterday morning. Currently on clear liquids only and walking as many laps of the hospital floor as I can stand.
10-29-14, 04:01 PM
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keep moving, and get well soon.
10-30-14, 07:30 AM
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ugh, get well soon! how is the staff there?
11-03-14, 12:04 PM
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staff is great. the whole program here is great. very detailed eating and exercise plans for the first year post-op, when to introduce solid food, when to introduce starches (if ever), etc...
11-03-14, 12:57 PM
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11-05-14, 03:20 PM
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Godspeed.
I'm looking at a gastric sleeve before too long, myself.
I'm looking at a gastric sleeve before too long, myself.
11-05-14, 04:48 PM
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as of now, and I'm only a week out, but I'd recommend it. recovery was really not bad at all. Only thing holding me back is I need to get more protein in, but that's hard when you're just not hungry at all...
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What's your solution for the protein intake? Protein powder, or something else?
12-22-14, 09:52 AM
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Update: I've lost over 60lbs since September 30 and over 40 since surgery. Under 350 for the first time in 15 years and quickly headed towards a 2 at the beginning of the three digit number! Goal weight is 220-240 (I'm 6'5 and that was my Bball playing weight in college), so I've got a ways to go, but I'm happy with my progress. If you're considering surgery, I can't recommend the sleeve enough. I feel GREAT with none of the side effects commonly associated with roux en y.
12-22-14, 09:53 AM
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01-09-15, 10:18 AM
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13 more lbs! 336!!!! Under 300 before cycling season arrives and hopefully 260-275 for my June 27 triathlon!!! Anyone considering surgery, I highly recommend looking at the sleeve over Reux en Y. No malabsorption problems so far. No real issues at all so far. I'm thrilled with how this is going.
01-09-15, 12:30 PM
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Congratulations on your success! I had the sleeve done a week before you and I have to agree this is much better than the roux en y, especially after hearing constant dumping syndrome stories from others. Good Luck and keep posting results!
01-09-15, 01:36 PM
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I started at 445 pounds and lost 45 pre-surgery with the paleo diet. I'm now 335 and feeling great. I still need to drink more water. All the protein can constipate you so the occasional shot of milk of mag is necessary. Other than that I have no complaints.
01-09-15, 07:32 PM
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