michellenc

Hi I am 15 days out and walking around the neighborhood and doing quite a bit of mall walking. But I am wanting to get back into the gym. I see my Dr on Thursday so I will ask too. But I am curious when did you go back to the gym? I just want to walk on the treadmill, elliptical and bike. No weights for 6 weeks I was told. I want to work my way back up to running again and figure out the whole hydration thing while sipping and running. I think it might be hard. I am down 32 lbs but I want to get the ball rolling even faster and hope going back to the gym will help. Thanks, Michelle

I used it once and that first sip I had pain and I took the straw and threw it away.

I showered the day of surgery. I had my period and begged them. My husband had to come in and stayed in case I needed help. The shower had a seat too. The nurses offered to help but I was ok. I showered the 2days I was in. I had my it pole outside the shower but was still hooked up. I brushed my teeth daily I the hospital. I didn't have any complications and felt fine I had a lot of energy.

I bought the ones my surgeon recommended Bariatric fusion....they make me want to puke. Can anyone tell me what they take? I need to start new Vitamins ASAP. I am almost 4 weeks out. Thanks Michelle

You are doing amazing! How exciting!

I am only 2 weeks and a few days out but YES I would do it again in a heart beat. Wish I did it years ago 12 years ago I looked into it.

I heard it is a side affect of the weight loss it has a name for fast fat loss being burned. But I have gotten those listerine mouth melt things. That is what I use when it gets to me. I also find my teeth have more gook not sure how to describe it and I am constantly brushing my teeth. It just feels gross!

I had surgery 3/18 - I am down 32 lbs. I find I don't lose if I don't get in my protein. I can't stand protein shakes anymore lord I can't wait for food. I did try mashed potatoes, ricotta cheese. That is all I have been brave enough to try. I am going to try Greek yogurt this afternoon. I am going back to the dr on Thursday for a check up. I have to say so far this has been a lot less scary vs what I thought it would be. I am getting scared to eat foods. My husband has to sit by me as I have the puréed foods. I am scared to get sick. I stayed in the hospital 2 days. I am sleeping on my sides, I didn't use pain meds past 1 day hated how they made me feel. I asked my husband did they just make tiny cuts on me and not do the surgery? He said no! I do get burly a lot when eating so that worries me so I am not even doing a fourth of a cup. It happens when I drink sometimes. I did try a straw mistakes after the first sip I said no way! It is amazing how we can feel things right away. I am glad I found this group!

I was 300 lbs got to 240 doing this Mon a full cardio hard cardio too a class for a hour intense I did a hour after that on the treadmill Tues I did a cardio kick boxing class and a weight class body pump Wed I did a hour spin class cardio and a hour on the treadmill Thur same as Tues Fri same as Wed Sat same as Tues I will say the weight classes made the difference! I was in a 16 at 240 lbs and I am 5-2. The Weight lifting condenses your body. Muscle may weigh more but it is better to be toned and Fit vs flabby. My friend lost 150 lbs doing cardio until she neared a goal weight. She fought With the scale as we worked out like beasts but the scale wasn't moving much or going up Some. It will go up at first as your muscles tear from the work out and retain Water but that is Ok. You need to measure your body and not focus just on the scale. Excess skin will happen to some not everyone. But I would never suggest to hold off on Weight lifting and just doing cardio. Plus muscle burns fat I will take that added fat burner And a toned body any day. My mom swears by swimming for cardio too. Good luck!

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I too ran a half 2 years ago. Here is what I was told one year out no way but the longer I wait the easier it would be to stay hydrated. The guy who is on another board is a iron man after RNY he said staying hydrated and finding nutritional things that work for you will be a challenge. He said some will make you dump. So it is all trial and error. I say work your way back up to that point and I see no reason why we can't do it and a full or heck a iron man one day too. I really think in our first year after it would be pushing it. But good luck!

Your scared we are human that is what we do. But I think judging from all the post op people here that we will make it. My surgeon only takes people that will be a good statistic for him.....you will be fine. Your dr doesn't want to lose anyone he is who your trusting. Have faith and know we are cheering you on.

You have a even greater chance of waking up from surgery think positive! You will do great.

Welcome and good luck on your journey. You will do great!

Wow thank god they checked you and were able to get in next week. I hope the transfusions having you feeling better.

I have read they cut nerves in our stomach so in the beginning we won't feel hungry but it will come back. I would really try to get your protein in anyway you can. If the ground beef works great. We were told by our NUT 120g of protein a day. How much ground beef would you need to eat? Syntax nectar is a f ruity type protein you can put in stuff maybe try some samples of that. What about broth or soup with unjury flavor free protein? Good luck!

Try it on a flatout they made them with Italian seasoning and plain wheat ones. I use them forizzas vs a tortilla they are thinner vs a tortilla and have fiber in them.

I heard it is the honeymoon phase. Our nerves are cut in the surgery when they come back we will feel hunger again. I would make sure your getting your protein and liquids in daily. As much as you can in the beginning but as time goes on it is a must I have been told. Good luck!

I want the following....and I WILL HAVE IT ALL To be under 150 lbs To do a half Iron man Run a full marathon Join the adult dance class at my daughters dance school and strut my stuff on stage as the recital

All our surgeons are so different. Some don't require a liquid diet so I think you will be fine! Good luck!

Hope your doing well!

Great good luck!

My ins. Required a 6 month weight loss plan followed by a Dr. Once I did that my other tests were done so 6 months. Just waiting on more $ and I will have my surgery!

Good luck with your recovery! I hope you are not in pain and remember sip walk sip walk!

I use plain Greek yogurt with SF FF Davinci syrups. They have all kinds of favors and you can make your own flavored yogurt. I also eat Kroger brand carb master yogurt. I am eating cheery as I type this here are the stats. Cal 60 Fatal 10 Total fat 1.5 Sat fat 1g Trans fat 0 Cholesterol 10 mg Sodium 100 mg Potassium 140 mg Total carb 4g Fiber 0 Sugars 3G Protein 8g If you want more protein use unjury unflavored Protein powder.