Pretty_In_Purple

Hey guys, I'll be 5 weeks out this Monday. The first week was the worse for me. I think the anxiety is partly from the anesthesia. Don't let it mess with your head. It helps to keep your mind and body active do just walk around the block when you feel that way. Put your ear buds in and just go. The devils playground is our boredom. Stay busy! Body, soul, and mind. Things get better. Just give it a little more time. You are not alone in this. Take care :-)

What is that app you use to track your distance and time? It does feel great to get up and move! Congrats! Keep up the good work!

Thanks for all of the positive feedback everyone. I did an hour of cardio today. Feeling a little better. I've also only had liquid today to make up for all the calories I consumed last night. I will pick myself up and dust myself off and learn from my mistake. God bless you all for your support.

Do you think I stretched my new stomach?

I was just wondering when I can start working on my core? I want to do sit ups and such but I don't know if that will hurt the new little tummy. I already ride a stationary bike for 55 minutes (working up to an hour) 5 days a week. I'm ready to get rid of this big belly flab!!! I'll be 5 weeks out Monday :-)

I go to the doctor Thursday and I'll ask her then what she thinks. Hopefully soon!

Thank you! I love the bike! I started biking a few months b4 my surgery. I started at 20 minutes and I thought it was going to kill me! Lol! Good luck with your insurance approval!

Congrats! That's awesome! If you don't mind my asking, how much did you weigh when your journey started?

I'm 33 years old and just over 4 weeks out of surgery. I started on the bike at the gym 2 weeks out. I only go up to level 6 but started out gradually. I would say if you try it and it hurts AT ALL, STOP!! I am an amateur rider. I have not done any spin classes. I just love to ride the bike :-) Always listen to your doctor, even if it sucks. Lol!

How many calories does your 8oz protein shake have including the milk if applicable? And what kind of shake do you use? Where do you get your shakes? And general cost? Thank you :-)

I am in an amateur woman's bowling league and have taken off for 4 weeks. I hope to bowl this coming Monday. My ball is 9-10 lbs. My doctor is cool with it as long as I don't start hurting. Did anyone else bowl 4 weeks out?

I bowled last night and had no pain at all. It was just like before I even had surgery :-) Thanks for the input everyone. Good bless

I'm asking because with skim milk my 8oz shakes are 250 calories. I haven't tried making them with Water but it sounds kind of gross to me and now that I'm used to the milk, I don't know that I could stomach the water. I really need to get a hold of my NUT. She's on pregnancy leave but she needs to hook me up with a co worker or something! Thanks for the replies.

I am 4 weeks today =) I'm really looking forward to it but if I start to hurt at all I'm telling my league sorry and I will forfeit for the night.

Great! I just cut out 80-85% of my second brain. SMH! Drrrr! Lol!

How far out from surgery are you now?

I also would like to join a local support group. I am an hour and 15 minutes west from down town STL. If we could meet in Eureka somewhere that would be cool. :-) Please keep me posted. Thanks!

If it was just a sip nothing will happen. No worries love. You may get a little gas but that's about all. :-) Don't make habit of drinking carbonated drinks as it can stretch your tummy and alcohol is just not good for your little tummy :-) be well

Thank you for this post. I started my journey @ 332#'s and will be 4 weeks out Monday and am down 32 #'s. I have my days when I struggle with my decisions and other days I feel great. I really hope I have as much success as you have. God bless you fellow sleever.

I don't see a photo :-( i also weigh 300# so we have the same amount of weight to lose. :-)

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I'm 3 weeks post op today and I only weigh myself weekly, every Monday. Last week the scale read 299.8 and this week it reads 300.2! My doctor says she expects me to lose 1-2 pounds a week! WTH! I feel like this whole surgery is BS and quite frankly I'm pissed off and I want my stomach back! I hardly eat anything and I work out for at least 45 minutes 3-5 days a week!! That's another thing, I keep reading people say "oh my goodness I can only eat a 1/2 a cup of this or 1 cup of that", I can eat a whole serving of cream of wheat which is 3 TBS and 1 1/4 cups no fat milk! plus I add another 1/4 to thin it out more! I can also eat a whole can of Soup with a can of broth mixed in with it! I'm starting to think my doctor either left my stomach too big or didn't take any of it out to begin with! I get 1000-1200 calories a day which is a huge cut from my 3000+ calories before surgery. I don't understand why I'm not losing but gaining! I go back to my doctor on the 15th of May and if I haven't lost at least 4 pounds and she gives me shit, I swear I'm going to flip out! I'm doing everything I am suppose to and NOTHING after only 3 weeks!? This is total crap! If you can offer any words of wisdom, please do. Sorry for the rant but I am very discouraged and pissed off! Thank you, Purple P.S. I should also mention I am in the puree stage of my diet and rarely eat anything pureed. I'm still mostly liquids.

I get over 60 grams of protein a day. 2 shakes and whatever else I eat that has protein like yogurt, cottage cheese, etc.,

I was hungry last night so I ate a few small bites of a sub sandwich and a few Pringles. I feel so guilty! I chewed everything really well and it wasn't a lot. I hate when my sister brings food over especially when I'm having a weak day. No more! I didn't have this surgery to stay fat so I'm going to try harder. I'm doing this for myself and my health. Sorry guys :-( I feel like not only did I let myself down I let all of you down. I'll do my best to stick to the program.