barbannn
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Tomorrow is jean day at my work and I needed to go buy some new britches. It was a very full circle day for me. One of the "ah-ha" moments for me was about a year ago at the Gap. I went in to buy some jeans and the 14's were way too tight, and they were out of 16's. So I left with no pants, and the realization that my weight had gotten to a point where I could not find a size in a "normal" store, only in plus size stores. Today, when I went into that same Gap, I started with the 12's - too big, the 10's - still a little too big. I left with a SIZE 8! (They are snug as a bug, but I am still about 20 pounds from my goal) A size 8 and a SMALL t-shirt. It was exhilarating. I am so thankful to my surgeon and the support from this listserv. It played a critical role in me making the decision to get sleeved 4 months ago. I feel like a new woman!
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14 days - you are golden, girl. The worst is definitely behind you now. Take it easy and it is smooth sailing! I am doing splendid. This week I had a great moment. One of my pre-surgery "bad" days was when I had went into the Gap and I couldn't fit in a pair of their jeans. The 14's were too tight, and they did not have a 16. So I left realizing I had become too big to shop at a "normal," non-plus size spot. Yesterday, I bought a size 8! Size 8! I am wearing a size 8 jeans tomorrow on casual Friday - does that rock or what! You are gonna be right there too, before you know it!
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What does your vitamin regime look like?
barbannn posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sleevers, I am two months post-op and feel I have the protein counting down, but am not certain I am on track with my supplements. Here are the vitamins I currently take, how does this compare to what you take? Daily A.M. 1 Prevacid (Why do we take acid-reducers? I do not have any reflux issues - do you still need to take these) With Breakfast which is usually cottage cheese & yogurt, 1 250 mg calcium citrate supplement (Can't wait to try the lemony Cal-cet when I run out of my current supply.) 10:00 ish 2 Viactive multivitamins - but I found in the small print this weekend that they have the "wrong" kind of calcuim, so I need a new chewy, chocolate multivitamin - Any suggestions? 4:00ish Every 3rd day, either a B12 or an Iron supplement. That's it. I just don't want to be missing something my body is needing. Thanks for sharing your regime. -
Rlocke, Hang in there. It is a long race and remember we are just at the beginning! I was sleeved at the end of Dec., so I am bit further out than you. I probably eat a bit more carbs that is ideal, but I make sure all of my food is as healthy as possible. Most days I have 1/2 yogurt & 1/2 cottage cheese, then for lunch usually tuna, but today I had 5 think ham slices with one wedge of laughing cow cheese, then I roll them up. They are yum. Tonight I plan to have swai (fish) and roasted veggies. I always save myself a late night treat of either a sf fudge pop or sf popsicle. I have lost about 30 so far, but only lose about 1-2 pounds a week at this point.
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I have heard that when you are "losing" to not weigh more than once a week, but once you reach goal, weigh everyday. I cannot honestly say I can do that. I weigh way too often, but I will share the "wisdom." I kinda think stalls are just part of the journey - not that that is a great comfort, but I know it took me a long time to gain the weight and I need time to lose it also. It is all about the long-term results, right. Try and think of this as just a little road block.
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What does your vitamin regime look like?
barbannn replied to barbannn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Barbara, I take the Bariatric Advantage chewable. It comes in a Passion Fruit flavor. I don't think it is bad, but their calcium is THE WORST. I can't get it down. I have some samples - love samples - and I am just going to toss them, they are that bad. -
What does your vitamin regime look like?
barbannn replied to barbannn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Angel, My nutritionist says I am ok too, but I am with you, I want to be the healthiest. I also want to be sure and keep these in place to hopefully keep my hair from falling out. I think that is more of a protein issue. I also am going to get some of the shampoo Tiffykins recommended - can't remember the brand? You will probably know if you need iron. I got super tired and dizzy when I would stand up. Within one day of adding iron, I felt so much better. But, I find the iron to make me have to have a relationship with Milk of Magnesia. I was soooo excited when I found it in cherry flavor - made me feel about 100! -
What does your vitamin regime look like?
barbannn replied to barbannn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
NtvTxn, You should give up the fish oil prior to surgery. I used to take it too, but I believe it causes bleeding. The only liquid I take is I will put 4 drops of Vitamin D on my cottage cheese about every other day. I have low Vit D levels - I did before surgery. All my others are chewable. I have to find some of those gummy multis... -
Two month surgery date and 34.2 pounds gone
barbannn replied to twobluecats's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Way to go! Keep up the great progress! Barb -
sharp pain under left breast
barbannn replied to ishary's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had that pain too, and then it seemed to subside. I never really knew what caused it, I called it the "boob pain." I always have had more tenderness on my left side in general. I am so sorry for your pain, I hope it goes away. Never hurts to give the doc a buzz....... -
Deb,
Good to hear from you. I think we are at about the same place. I have lost 30 pounds so far, which is good for me. I still have about that much to go. I have been feeling fine. I think a little "too fine." Tonight I ate pasta which is awful, but now I just have to let that go, and try and have a better day tomorrow, you know? I am not having trouble with ANYTHING I eat. I kinda wish I did have a bit more of a signal. How about you, girl?
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I am just rocking along. I have been doing good - infact maybe feeling a little too good. So far I have lost 30 lbs, which is fab! But tonight I had Fettuccine Alfredo - what the heck was I thinking? IT was super yum. My first time with pasta, I feel really decadent. I guess I just have to move on... I didn't eat 3 servings, bread and dessert - which was certainly the case before the sleeve, but still I have to try and be a bit more in control tomorrow. How is it going with you?
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I made it to Onederland!!!!!!
barbannn replied to OMG123's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Way to go Anna & MrNick. Those stalls are so discouraging! I am glad you busted through it! Way to go. Words of wisdom (from Anna) are true - trust the process. I am so happy for you both! Barb -
I am six weeks out and have had smooth sailing. No real issues what-so-ever. However, the last three days, I have a new "pain." I feel just fine when I wake up, but by the afternoon, I have a cramp on my lower, left side. It almost feels like the catch you get when you run...., It actually feels kinda like I have been punched, not really like cramps you might get with a stomach virus or when you are on your period. It is actually sore to press or touch in the area - more like a "catch." Like it hurts to go from sitting to standing. I plan to call the doctor on Monday, but was wondering if any of you have had this? I have not had any real diet changes, but I have been sitting more these past few days. I am going to go back to mushier mushies, but was wondering if any of you had had this sort of issue? Thanks for sharing.
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DeeDee, So proud of you! What an accomplishment! You are such an inspiration. I love that you put in the pic of your scale! Way-to-go!
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Pain on lower left side
barbannn replied to barbannn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Anna, It was so good to see you too. Seems like it was soo long ago you were checking-in on me following surgery. I thought is was really weird too. It has not been bad yesterday or today, so maybe I just overdid it driving up and all. Friday, I was all set to call Brittany, now I feel fine, so maybe it was just a muscular thing because of sitting in the car so long. I was stiff as a tree because I am not comfortable driving in the snow. Ya'lls weather has just been crazy! -
The day you left your recovery facility...
barbannn replied to 2b4me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have to say, I couldn't wouldn't have been up to Seaworld. I just wanted to be at my house. I was pooped, and felt enough out of sorts, that being in a busy public area just would not have been relaxing for me. -
I am one month out. I feel wonderful. I have lost 23 lbs., I feel more energetic each day, and I can actually see the results of this work. I feel like I eat fairly normal. Life is good, except..... I have not had one bowel movement since my procedure without the assistance of Milk of Magnesia. I just do not have the the "urge." I am eating food - not liquids only, and it seems kinda weird to me. I take the MOM and go without issue, and I plan to ask my doctor at my 6-wk. check up, but have any of you had issues with chronic costipation. I appreciate your candor, just wondering if this is common with others out there?
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Thanks so much for your email. It gave me a couple of ideas! I am swamped at the work today, so apologize for this being short - but YES, yes! I will be at the meeting on 2/10!
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I don't think you are doing anything wrong. A couple of other foods that are turning into staples for me are hummus. Sort of like your crackers, I will take a really thin piece of lunch meat and smear hummus on it and eat it for a snack. So yum. I have had this week the all natural peanut butter on Melba toast rounds. I have 2 for a snack and that is really tasty too.
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The ladies above have given great ideas. I also bought a "bullet style blender," just because I am too lazy to wash the "whole" blender. I really enjoyed popsicles, so you might want to stock up on those.
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Fellow sleevers help please!!
barbannn replied to angel96049's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Angel, I am so sorry for this agony. I have not had this issue with nausea. I am one month out and take Pepcid - that's it, and I have not had any issue at all. I have never taken the Prilosec - can you take a capsule? I thought everything had to be liquid or dissolvable? Good luck! -
I was a lovely aqua marine for about 2-3 days. So bizarre!
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DeeDee, Thanks for the candor. I am thinking things may improve when I add some more veggies and fiber. I hope. You are almost at your goal. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
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Rachel, I "think" the slider foods are the calorically dense, drinkable calories - stuff like milkshakes, ice cream, maybe even some smoothies.....