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About Mammecan
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Guru in Training
- Birthday 11/26/1956
About Me
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Gender
Female
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Interests
my grandkids & camping
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Occupation
National Grid-a utilities company
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City
Seabrook
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State
New Hampshire
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Zip Code
03874
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How much did you lose the first 3-4 months? I want to be out of the 200+ Club by summer.
Mammecan replied to gohelpyourself's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You have to have the test done at the drs office ..its call Metabolic Testing, you sit there for 10 minutes and breath regular into a tube..it calculates your metabulism..which I am a little higher normal, so I burn fast, which also gives you the amount of calories you should be eating...Yes I was in starvation mode.. -
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Foods after the Sleeve
Mammecan replied to JillC878's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I still don't do any salads & I'm almost 3 months out..Funny because I was craving them too..I don't think they reccommend them til after 5 months..Lettuce does not digest. You can have a cocktail, it might kick your butt fast...just remember alcohol dehydrates you badly, you might just find out you don't like it any more...I always drank Kahlur Sombreo's & I hate the smell & taste now..I don't eat any fruit either because of the sugar in it, so I stay away... -
Eating makes me miserable.
Mammecan replied to Southjerzjoy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It will get better...I promise...In the beginning it is so hard..I could only do a few bites of anything..I ate bites of egg salad made with real mayo..mashed potatoes, tuna salad all made soupy, yogurt...I did drink warm broth..It was the worse trying to get protein drinks in..I couldn't handle the smell or the taste,I had to hold my nose.. I loved them before surgery & now I love them again but the 1st month, no way! My energy level was so low & I got depressed and questioned why did I do this..but after a month everything started to make me feel better & better..Now I can eat anything...Good Luck but you'll be just fine.. -
I was 207 the day of my surgery Nov. 19th its almost been 3 months now..I have only lost 27 lbs since my surgery (10 before surgery)...but I have gone from a size 18 to a size 12 pants..& a 2X top to a L..I lost more inches than weight. I am a Fitness Pal freak..I measure everything & do everything right..I am just a slow loser..I went to my NUT & surgeon last week...they recommended me going from 900 calories to 1200 calories a day..I had a Metabolic Test done (which is just breathing into a machine) to rate what I should be doing, well that said I should be eating more calories & that my body was in a starvation mode (hmm). I am trying this new calorie change for a month to see if I can lose more weight..they did suggest that the more calories should come from protein only..
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How much did you lose the first 3-4 months? I want to be out of the 200+ Club by summer.
Mammecan replied to gohelpyourself's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was 207 the day of my surgery Nov. 19th its almost been 3 months now..I have only lost 27 lbs since my surgery (10 before surgery)...but I have gone from a size 18 to a size 12 pants..& a 2X top to a L..I lost more inches than weight. I am a Fitness Pal freak..I measure everything & do everything right..I am just a slow loser..I went to my NUT & surgeon last week...they recommended me going from 900 calories to 1200 calories a day..I had a Metabolic Test done (which is just breathing into a machine) to rate what I should be doing, well that said I should be eating more calories & that my body was in a starvation mode (hmm). I am trying this new calorie change for a month to see if I can lose more weight..they did suggest that the more calories should come from protein only.. -
How many calories should I consume?
Mammecan replied to scott333's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I only eat up to 900 calories a day...I don't eat ANY fruit..way to much sugar..I get in about 80 grs of Protein a day..and drink Water all day.. -
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slow losers I want to hear from you!
Mammecan replied to ucjes's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was sleeved on Nov 19th..I have lost 25 lbs...post surgery...I eat everything I am suppose to, keep my calories under 900..drink a ton of Water, keep my Protein up, take my Vitamins..I can go a month then only lose 1 lb...I had my NUT check my fitness pal...I have an appointment soon..I have to have some test so we can figure out whats going on...which will be balancing my nutrition differently..I may need more or less calories, more or less carbs etc...how my metabulism is running...I am thankful I am not gaining....I did go from a size 16/18 pants to a 12 but my top half hasn't changed any.. -
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Mammecan replied to SlowlybutSurely's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Exactly...Miss Nya....you hit the nail on the head....Thats how you'll be..exactly...I don't do fruit (to much suger) but I am able to eat carrots but thats about it for veggies...No salads for a long time..Now everyone is going to want a salad!! lol -
Mourning Food - Post Op
Mammecan replied to SlowlybutSurely's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes Bamaboo...I was a hugh diet coke freak...a 12 pack a day!!!! (and never drank water) Thats all I wanted right after my surgery too...just a swig..bubbly & burn....when I was about 4 weeks out, I took the cover off a bottle of diet coke & let it go flat....pour it over ice & got my fix..no bubbles, no burn tho...now I don't want it at all...I did crystal lite after surgery & now its, why bother...I just drink Water... -
Mourning Food - Post Op
Mammecan replied to SlowlybutSurely's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was the same way but now going into my 9th week..I can eat almost anything only a couple of bites...Its funny, I loved bread...I don't want it or miss it now..Things I loved & ate all the time, I just don't want anymore....I do have pizza, but only a little piece & I'm full.....I even have chips!! but 2 or 3 and I'm done...don't want anymore...I went to McDonalds, had a small cheeseburger, no bun & had a couple of bites & I was full....cereal, I only eat 1/2 cup of Special K Protein with a dash of skim milk...As long as you fill up on Water & protein, your not going to want the food you use to eat...YES, right now you want it only because you can't have it & thats the only reason....You will be amazed with yourself in a few more weeks..I was... -
Yes Mary...I would do it again, but if you asked me before the first month was up, I would of told you "no"...I'm a slow healer & the first 3 weeks were bad as far as not being able to eat or drink or get my protein in....No pain, never any pain....just weak & lazy...Now, I am fine..can eat most anything, just very small...when I go out to eat, I usually get fish or chicken..eat what I can then take the rest home for another 2 meals!!...Drinking is no problem, nor getting my protein in....I have only lost 34 lbs, but I have lost a ton of inches...And I feel good!
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Caffeine depletes nutrients that you are struggling to get into your body, it slows the healing process. It causes water retention yet dehydrates you....being 2 months out now, I drink tea (& maybe too much)...but no soda's..the carbonation will kill your belly...I didn't have to wear those support hose..but you have to walk, walk, walk...I had the sleeve so it could be different for the bypass...
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Pre-Op Testing
Mammecan replied to want2besleeved87's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My pre-op testing was an EKG, blood work, and an x-ray at the hospital, nothing bad at all, it was quick. I didn't have a pre-op diet, I was told to lose 10 lbs...Then another time I went to have my stomach scoped & was put under...Good Luck.. -
She is still PRE-op....she is looking to get her weight down before surgery and learn what the future will be like.. Yes, talk to your NUT..they will give you the best advise..
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Weight loss surgery seminar
Mammecan replied to JessPearl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine was the same as above...You just listen, yes the surgeon should be there..It is a long haul from the first meeting to your surgery...Mine was March til I was finally scheduled in Nov. but every place is different...I had to go to more group meetings, see a nutritionist twice, do a one on one with a shrink then 6 more group classes with him, go to physical therepy twice, see my own primary care for tests & an approval, have an ekg, blood work, a scope of my stomach (put under), do follow ups with the nurses and get my weight down 10 lbs (some could be up to 40-50 lbs)...quit smoking & give up caffeine...phew...but I did it & couldn't be happier..I wish I did it a long time ago..Good Luck!