AquariusDiva

I was released to go to the gym at 2 weeks, I started with walking/jogging on the treadmill for half hour

So far I have had enough smaller clothes to take to work and at home ( you know clothes bought during all the yoyo dieting that I always wanted to wear once again). But now that I have gone from size 20 to 14 I am running out of clothes. For work I will probably buy a couple of pairs of pants (black and one other) and a few shirts... Casual wear I will keep wearing my bigger clothes. I did splurge and bought a few work out clothes - I can now fit into Nike XL tights and a xl work out tech shirts

I started having a small bite here or there of bread at about 6 weeks. But it landed very heavy in the tummy - about half a slice of bread or a couple of bits of thin pizza are about all I can handle. Also, this first year is critical. Most of the weight should come off during this time. So dont waste it by having bread and jam unless its a special treat.

Just in case anyone comes back to this thread looking for similar answers- I have also heard that eyesight can change after WLS, particularly if you have diabetes. So dont plan to have your eyes checked right before surgery, rather wait for a couple of months post op. Most vision insurances (if you have it) only cover one check per year/glasses limitations etc. So I am waiting for a couple of months before doing another vision test.

I think its the beef. I love steak and have had it. But it does sit heavier in my tummy than other things. Ohh, as for the UTI, I got one the week right after surgery. Ugh! Make sure you keep your Water up (I know its hard). But I have also started taking cranberry pills - don't do cranberry pills from natures bounty (which is what I have). THose pills are huge! Also up your yogourt. I try to eat yogourt for lunch. I also use greek yogourt for chicken salad instead of mayo.

Winter is over I also have a few to sell, but I think I will wait until the fall to put them up.

Curious if you still had the lot ... I'm currently on a size 16 and running out of smaller clothes

I'm also 3/16, and having the same mental difficulties with my eating options. Today, i added chocolate protein powder to my cream of wheat breakfast. For lunch I did Asian pho broth (from TJs) with unflavored protein powder. And yesterday, I cheated I had one savory bite of salmon (not on the approved list yet). I chewed and chewed until there was nothing left, but it tasted amazing. I can't wait for another week to pass and I can add a couple of additional items. But we will get there

I guess I will add that mine was also super heavy and longer lasting than usual. I know I got anti clotting medication after surgery- that might also have something to do with it.

I was sleeved on 3/16, but I am no help, I'm feeling the same way. So at least I'm not alone in feeling like I'm failing since I still want and dream of food.

I live with my husband and four year old. The one restriction imposed is no lifting anything heavier than 20 lbs. so far, my husband has lifted our son and done laundry. Other than those tasks the biggest hurdle was getting a driven from the hospital. Everything else has been fine.

I got mine 3 days after surgery ... But it was expected since they recommended to be off the birth control for a month out before surgery. I have heard that your hormones change due to the fluctuations in weight.

Ohh - my husband does the same thing with the wonton soup. My little guy eats the wontons, and I drink the broth!

I'm a week out today, fairly good. Although I crash for a nap everyday. I have been having thin soups, protein shakes and Isopure drinks to make my protein goals each day. However, I will say getting in all the water is tough. Also, I don't know about you guys but I'm hungry!!! My belly even seems to do the hunger rumble once in a while. It's doing it right now- I'm sipping more water to quell the feeling.

I found it difficult to drink the Protein shakes ... So I bought som Isopure Zero Carb at GNC. It has 40 gm of protein in the bottle -which is more liquid than a shake. One of those a day helps me reach my protein goal. Be warned - they are kind of gross. I pluck my nose and chugh (lol- as much as you can chug tiny sips). My problem now is not eating ... It's tough to break mental habits. I had surgery on the 16th ... liquid diet is recommended until day 14.