An Example of the Sleeve's Effectiveness

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Love you guys!!!  

 Oh I am totally a nerd and I own it. My kids think its awesome, and all the guys on the Boy Scout Committee think its fantastic that I can quote the movie by heart. LOL

YOU SAID  I guess I just don't see BK as being that unhealthy when taken in this small a dose. I think my old habits were very unhealthy, but less than 500 calories when I'm as active as I have been? C'mon. It's volume that got me into this mess.

Listen, I think you are just VERY misinformed. Your surgeon should have told you soft foods or mushy foods until about 4-6 weeks post op. Then you can try denser foods around that time as you can handle it. One of the main things I was told is ALWAYS protein first and avoid carbs like breads at least for a long while. When you are  farther post op, a  very occasional Burger King hamburger with the MEAT only and without the bun would be fine. I know that you are an active tall guy and that you are a volume eater. Your surgeon or someone failed you here. They should have told you not to test your sleeve and really avoid breads for quite a while. As a guy who wants to body build, you should know that bread is a big no-no when you are on a high protein diet. If I were you, I'd concentrate on softer foods for a while and then concentrate on protein first always. And please, don't drink when you eat. That's one of the main rules.

 Why do you keep bragging about 500 calories .. that is what your supposed to have IN AN ENTIRE DAY!  Not for one lunch LOL

NO way this is real .. this is lady's and gentleman trolling to get everyone fired up.

Wow...I'm 2 weeks post-op too, and still on liquids.

After working on it from 7:00 Am till 1:00, I finished my first protein shake. Hopefully later I can get in some soup. I truly don't understand how you were able to eat a burger...

Ok wait......my surgeon has given a target calorie range of 600-800 calories a DAY....and you're eating almost that in one meal? Even if you're 6'4" and exercising (and weight lifting this soon might be a bad idea, but I'll let others weigh in on that)....you don't need more calories at this stage. And doll, no matter the dose, Burger King is a bad thing. I haven't even been in the OR yet, and I know that much. Did you go to any nutritional counseling? Did your surgeon not give you guidelines? Or, did you decide that a slow death from being overweight was a bad idea, but a quick and painful one from a burst organ was much better?

I'll grant that I'm still learning, and I sure don't know everything, but even I can see all the red flags and "Danger, Will Robinson" signs in this post.

I think its real based on the previous posting history of this person.  I guess I am supposed to feel shocked but I don't feel anything but pity.

They weren't even coming on to ask if this was ok.....but to show....this is how great my sleeve is....I can only eat 1/2 as much **** as I could before!  Praise jesus it works!!!

Damn.......why I am sitting here eating my ground beef / egg scramble when I could have had BK...I need to have a talk with my nutritionist.  No fair.

 Ok, Dogg, that was funny.  I don't believe this is a real post. Come on! I mean a burger and fries at 2 weeks?  No way is that even possible with the amt of restriction even if it was a healthy sprouted grain muffin with veggie burger with dehydrated raw veggie "fries!" .. Stomach capacity won't accommodate. 

Cheers!

I don't know if this is real or not, but I do know that it is possible.  I have heard some amazing stories of what people eat right after surgery form my doctor and in group.  This doesn't surprise me, it does make me sad.  I really hope it's a joke.

 That surprises me, Elina, it really does but youve heard far more than me so I take your word that it is possible.

Part of what I love about having this surgery is the ability to make purely rational, deliberate food choices not clouded by  what used to be my previously voracious, insatiable appetite.  I finally have the level of control that I've always wanted over what I put into my body.  Me eating a burger and fries from Burger King would be active and careless experimentation and sabotage.  This might be someone elses idea of a perfectly balanced meal as I did when I went for this as methodical meal for years!  This conversation has helped me realize that I don't have any desire for the dietary reintroduction of the hamburger.... I hope I always feel this way. 

I do remember feeling so lost after surgery and kind of like a freak.  When I established a routine and nutritional plan, I felt so much better. I admit that I went according to the NIH dietary guidelines instead of my surgeons which allowed a rapid progression to normal foods as tolerated, but didn't feel as though I pushed myself too soon.

But, poster, if you are serious, I urge you to make healthy dietary choices and reflect on your life goals as you have encouraged me to do. Thank you. :0)