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Oh yes! I lived off of babybels for the first 2 months!!
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Are our metabolism screwed forever?
FishingNurse replied to mikeross's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
you are so positive and kind!!!!! love your posts -
Are our metabolism screwed forever?
FishingNurse replied to mikeross's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes! I had my metabolism checked (its was called BMR, or CaloriePoint at lifetime fitness) as well and my trainer says NEVER go below 1800! It works! -
Are our metabolism screwed forever?
FishingNurse replied to mikeross's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I made it my goal to not ruin my metabolism-- at the advisement of an awesome personal trainer. I eat about 2000 cals a day in maintenance now. I have for an entire year. If I creep up, I cut back a bit. I got my cals up to 1200 as soon as I could post-op in an attempt to not tank my metabolism. I lost most of my weight at the 1500 calorie point. I still made goal at 8.5 months post op! I think I am able to eat a hefty 2K per day now cause I work out and stay active and cause I didn't stay below 1200 cals a day for long. My friend that had gastric bypass ate 600 cals a day for almost year so now when she started eating a measly 1000-1200 a day now she has regained 50 pounds. Thats why I love my sleeve. I can maintain my weight now at a reasonable calorie count!!!! -
Throwing the scale out the window!
FishingNurse replied to kortolano's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would assume that this is water weight! If you had your period this week It is certainly possible. There is not a chance you gained fat weight at 6 weeks post op, let alone 7 pounds. Don't fret, drink extra fluids for a few days and re-weigh. I think you will be back to where you were. You have been using the same scale? weighing the a.m. in the same clothes?? Is the battery up to par too?? -
Regaining is a big fear of mine- and I am assuming everyone else's here. That's why I stay on this board, keep my lifetime membership (and make time to work out), take the stairs, eat Protein first, and the minute that scale says 170 I cut back- and get back into the 160's again. (that's my sweet spot) I know first hand 5 lab band failures- almost all weigh as much as they did, if not more, and 3 gastric bypass failures-- gaining and can't stop, including a 550 pound patient that goes to my support group as well. I feel like we got lucky with the sleeve-- and thank goodness my surgeon talked me out of the band, and signed me up for the sleeve! Maintaining for more than a year now!
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Did anyone not loose their hair - if so what did you do?
FishingNurse replied to tinkerbel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The thought of losing my precious long blonde hair was almost enough for me to cancel my surgery..... this was my thing- my security blanket. I was the fat girl with the cute face and the lovely blonde hair!! I started losing hair around 4 months and it slowed at 8 months... I was a wreck about it and recall sobbing twice. I kept up on my Protein and liquids, Biotin, and used nioxin shampoo and conditioner. But I survived! I still have long pretty blonde hair! I lost some but nobody could tell besides me. It does grow back- and the chances of anyone noticing are slim. So now I am the healthy, average sized person with the cute face and the pretty blonde hair! I get noticed for me not my hair now! Yay. Btw 20 months post-op. My whole point: don't fret about this-- it doesn't help., its going to happen almost no matter what! You will be fine! -
2 Weeks Post Op and I am hungry!
FishingNurse replied to MK1986's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
at 2 weeks: -cream of wheat made with milk- kinda of thin. There is Protein in it! -pushed up cottage cheese - soft cheese like babybel- let is sit at room temp for about 10 mins. first they melt in your mouth. -greek yogurt. -if you can tolerate them refried Beans. with a little sour cream. Thats what I lived off of from 2 weeks to 1 month -
I am probably going to rile up a bunch of people! I don't use low fat or sugar free anything... never have since day one post-op. I ate ALL sugar free and fat free everything since I was 7 years old and guess what? I ended up 260 pounds. So, I eat the real deal in small portions, I am so much more satisfied and healthy. I have maintained my goal weight for a year and counting. When you are eating such small amounts of things I truly believe real fat is much better than processed, fat removed, sugar added crap. My cholesterol is normal, all my labs are great. Just my opinion!!
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Binge Eating Food Funeral
FishingNurse replied to crazeegl99's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did the same thing- I gained 8 pounds in 3 months before surgery. But take it from me! You will be able to eat your favorite foods again in time. I am 20 months post op. I eat what I want in moderation. there is nothing I can't eat, or drink now. I would love to go back and not gain those 8 pounds, I would probably 8 pounds less now!! -
well said!
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Where is "Sleeve of Steel"
FishingNurse replied to Kapu's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
you're making me blush! Thanks for making my day :-) -
Worse photo ever!
FishingNurse replied to fyre_storm's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can top everyone!!! before after -
8 week post op
FishingNurse replied to Danigurle22's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
your diet looks good. I wouldn't change much. You might just be a slow loser- that's ok! -
8 week post op
FishingNurse replied to Danigurle22's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm a little suprized. But i wouldn't worry too much! Your calories are right on. Your body can't maintain at that count for long. I wish I had more input for you! If possible try to get more liquid in between meals. Keep us posted! Does a anyone else have any ideas? -
8 week post op
FishingNurse replied to Danigurle22's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hmmm... What's your starting weight? Age? -
Was able to eat 2 hard shell tacos today... Is that considered a lot?
FishingNurse replied to mikeross's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Even it is "a lot" It's ok- you're losing weight, if you stick your plan most of the time you'll be fine! -
Zero regrets. Best decesion I have ever made. I'm 20 months post op and have been maintaining my goal for more than a year.
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Most of my nourishment for the first three months was cheese! Lol and I survived and made goal. :-) and my cholesterol is normal!
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Gastric sleeve stretched
FishingNurse replied to tmesley's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ugh that's what happens when I respond on my 2000 dollar MacBook Pro! I had to go erase it on my iPhone. Anyone else with a MacBook have that problem? -
Gastric sleeve stretched
FishingNurse replied to tmesley's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would say I eat the same as I did at about 14 months as I do now at 20 months. But the difference from 6 months to 14 months was pretty significant. I am very happy with my restriction, except for with cheezits. lol -
Where is "Sleeve of Steel"
FishingNurse replied to Kapu's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think you're more popular than me Kathy!! -
Am i the only one?
FishingNurse replied to AceyKay's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No, this is common. Have you compared pictures? It helps. and time helps too. I sometimes still see the 260 pound girl. It does get better. -
I do. I'm 20 months post-op. if you do be careful not to swallow for the first few months!
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Gastric sleeve stretched
FishingNurse replied to tmesley's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
For sure. Losing the weight was easy. Honestly! Maintaining is the trickier part. But nobody wants be a failure. I'm finally normal, and I don't want to go back. It's huge insentive to pick the right foods. :-)