5 Things I Didn’t Know Before My Gastric Sleeve

When I decided to have the Gastric Sleeve, I made sure to keep all my appointments with the Doctor, Therapist,Nutritionist and Exercise Physiologist. I wanted to make sure I was prepared for what was to come after the surgery. I attended nutritional classes and attended the Gastric Sleeve Pre-Surgical Diet Class. I got this Gastric Sleeve Cookbook. I asked questions of the surgeon, other patients who had the surgery, and staff at the weight loss center I was going thru. However prepared I was before my surgery, I wasn’t ready for some things that followed. Keep reading to find out what I learned “AFTER” my Gastric Sleeve. Make sure to also check out Why I had the Gastric Sleeve.
Top 5 things I Found out After My Gastric Sleeve

- Don’t judge your weight loss by the scale, pay attention to how your clothes fit.
- Eating Protein all the time will get boring but there are many creative options.
- Trust other people when they say you look good and they can tell you have lost weight. They see you differently than you see yourself. Take their compliments
- Just because you don’t see it in the mirror doesn’t mean you aren’t losing. Comparing your reflection to old pictures helps you see how far you have really come.
- You don’t lose weight evenly over your whole body. My hour glass (even though it was a big one) shape has turned into a very lopsided pear. Over time your shape will even out.
It has only been 9 weeks since my surgery but I am slowly coming to an understanding of the changes that are taking place in my body. I have also found that I am becoming more mentally aware of the changes to my body and know that over time everything will work together to create a better me.
Have you had a Gastric Sleeve or other Bariatric Surgery? Share your tips and things you have learned.

For more information check out Why I had the Gastric Sleeve!
If you want to read more information about gastric sleeve I recommend these two books, The Sleeved Life: A Patient-to-Patient Guide on Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Weight Loss Surgery and Ultimate Gastric Sleeve Success: A Practical Patient Guide To Help Maximize Your Weight Loss Results.
The BIG Book on the Gastric Sleeve
Finally Me!: Thanks to Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gastric Sleeve Portion Control Eating and Tools
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Meal Measure Portion Control / Weight Management Plate
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PortionMate Bariatric surgery Care Eating Guide and Food Rings
Also check out these Gastric Sleeve Cookbooks
Gastric Sleeve: 3 in 1 Box Set
Gastric Sleeve Cookbook: MAIN COURSE
Gastric Sleeve Cookbook: 100 Bariatric-Friendly and Healthy Recipes for the Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Fresh Start Bariatric Cookbook: Healthy Recipes to Enjoy Favorite Foods After Weight-Loss Surgery
Prevent vitamin deficiencies after your bariatric surgery by taking vitamins and supplements
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