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ProjectMe

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  1. ProjectMe

    The pre op struggle

    ProjectMe replied to holliwood1980's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Completely agree with @elode. I am on day 5 and what really helps me is making sure I eat/drink something every 2 hours. I set alarms on my phone to remind me. That way I don't reach that point where I feel like I'm starving...which has always sent me into a bad food choce/mind game spiral.
  2. ProjectMe

    Unjury Protein

    ProjectMe replied to laurenella82's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Yes, I just used it last night when I made sugar free white chocolate pudding. Initially, I could taste a little something but by the third bite, I didn't taste that something anymore...if that makes sense. Overall, I think it was a good buy and I will continue to use it
  3. ProjectMe

    Sick and tired of explaining myself...

    ProjectMe replied to Stephanie Kandace's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I'm sorry to hear about your family...I also have more than a few dysfunctional members. I choose not to meet them at their level, because I always feel bad afterwards and it has never been worth it in my experience. In my humble opinion, start with giving respect...then go from there
  4. ProjectMe

    Sick and tired of explaining myself...

    ProjectMe replied to Stephanie Kandace's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I feel your pain and frustration. I have gone through something very similar and I also had difficulty speaking up for myself because in my family...respecting your elders and family is serious business. May I suggest a more respectful response? Is their an elder in your family that everyone respects? If so. That is the person you express your concerns with in PRIVATE. That person will take it from there and before you know it, your weight will not be mentioned anymore. in my opinion, public declarations and/or going off on family you love is not respectful nor will it result in a positive outcome in the long run.
  5. ProjectMe

    Cramps around my ankles and feet

    ProjectMe replied to clifton81's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    @@amazon It's kind of a challenge to get all the potassium you need because some foods may not agree with our sleeve but here are potassium rich foods: Bananas Tomatoes Sweet potatoes Apricots White Beans Winter squash Nonfat milk Orange juice Plain nonfat yogurt Soybeans Tuna Halibut Prunes Clams Carrot juice
  6. ProjectMe

    Cramps around my ankles and feet

    ProjectMe replied to clifton81's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    I am a few days PreOp, but based on my past experiences with muscle cramps, your cramping may be due to a potassium deficiency. If you use my fitness pal, check how much potassium you are getting. If you are not getting the recommended allowance of 3500, the side affect is muscle cramps and spasms...and typically occur when you are sleeping. i found that drinking low sodium v8, or G2 mixed with water solves the problem.
  7. ProjectMe

    HiHo, HiHo, Off to PreOp Appts I go!

    1. Elode

      Elode

      Have fun!

  8. ProjectMe
    Wow! Thank you, Proudgrammy! You totally made my day!!!!
  9. ProjectMe

    Making lifestyle changes prior to this PreOp diet truly makes this liquid diet feasible!

    1. Zoey716

      Zoey716

      AGREED! I think making changes prior to the pre-op diet really helped me along!! Wishing you the best in your pre-op process!! :)

    2. Elode

      Elode

      Yes it does!

  10. ProjectMe
    My surgeon does not require a set amount of weight loss...just cannot gain weight during the process. My nutritionist, however, was very adamant on making lifestyle changes prior to surgery. He recommended a 1200 calorie, exercise 3-5 times per week, no carbonated drinks, chew food 25xs, and no caffeine. I am preop (surgery is scheduled for December. 16th) and I have lost over 40 pounds following his recommendations. I also use my fitness pal.
  11. ProjectMe

    Preop day 2 & I must say that I feel pretty dang good! Make it a great day everyone!

    1. bobbyswife

      bobbyswife

      I started today and I am hungry, but hangin in there!

    2. HappiTam

      HappiTam

      Keep up the positive attitude!! Someday I hope to be stating the same thing. :-)

       

    3. ProjectMe

      ProjectMe

      You will HappiTam!!!

  12. ProjectMe
    I'm praying for you NPRcowboy and hope you feel better soon.
  13. ProjectMe

    I DID IT!

    ProjectMe replied to cryssyd3's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Congrats!!!!!!!!
  14. ProjectMe

    1st day of liquid diet! I feel like it's the bottom of the ninth with a win in sight!

    1. bobbyswife

      bobbyswife

      You go girl! You got this!

    2. ProjectMe

      ProjectMe

      Thx Girl!

  15. ProjectMe
    My two youngest were born at Lakenheath I have fond memories of living in England. We were stationed at RAF Mildenhall from 2000-2003 and lived in base housing inThetford. If you get the chance tour Bath...my most favorite place!
  16. ProjectMe
    Love it! Too bad I didn't read this prior to all the questions thrown at me last week. Now I can't wait for another person to ask!
  17. ProjectMe
    Your bmi at your desired weight would be 28.3 - 30. According to bmi categories: Normal weight= 18.5-24.9 Overweight= 25 - 29.9 Personally, WLS is such a serious surgery I would choose the healthy BMI over the aesthetically pleasing curves.
  18. ProjectMe

    Your dream outfit

    ProjectMe replied to bobbyswife's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

    Anything Victoria Secret that my husband wants me to wear
  19. ProjectMe

    Tried to buy cream of anything soup...Thanksgiving chefs wiped out the grocery store! Gotta wait for them to restock!

    1. bobbyswife

      bobbyswife

      That's a lot of soup!

    2. RJ'S/beginning

      RJ'S/beginning

      then they are not chefs......lol Just cooks ;)

    3. ProjectMe

      ProjectMe

      LOL! Very true Rj!

  20. ProjectMe

    December 16th Surgery Date!

    ProjectMe replied to healthylife4me's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I am seriously lactose intolerant. I am using lactose free milk, almond, or soy milk. Un jury protein works for me and I haven't had any problems with Muscle Milk. To be honest, I am more concerned about the aspartame in the sugar free stuff I have to eat...too much really upsets my stomach.
  21. ProjectMe

    What's wrong with me?

    ProjectMe replied to Ky89's topic in The Lounge

    I don't think anything is wrong with you. I remember my single days and how uncomfortable it was to talk to the opposite sex....particularly in that type of atmosphere. I found bars to be completely not my thing. But, if I was talking about something that interests me (I.e. books, sports, politics) and was in a comfortable environment, I could talk with anyone. I am now married, with 3 kids, a husband, a dog and a mortgage. I began this wonderful life by arguing with a guy (my future husband) which made me forget how shy I am Life & dating isn't like a movie. There's is no right way to talk with someone. Just relax and be yourself. Believe you are worthy and he should be honored to have a moment of your time. Peace & Blessings
  22. ProjectMe

    Anyone stop all Thyroid Rx post op?

    ProjectMe replied to JaneJaneDoe's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Definitely not a possibility for those of us without a thyroid. I am a thyroid cancer survivor and will have to take synth roil for the rest of my life. The amount of synthroid depends on the weight of the person. I've lost 40+ lbs and my dosage decreased by 25mcg. Endocrinologist said he will need to decrease again when I lose another 10lbs.
  23. ProjectMe
    Going through the military process now. It does differ depending on the base. My program required 3 nutrition classes, 3 support group meetings, psych evaluation, current mammogram, 0-2 comorbidities depending on your bmi, self referral process, that yucky test where you swallow the dye, colonoscopy if over 50 yrs old, 2 week preop liquid diet...and you cannot gain weight during this process. Some think it's alot to go through. Personally, I've learned a lot about nutrition and the average weight loss for patients just going through this before process is 30lbs.
  24. ProjectMe

    Omg so much pain

    ProjectMe replied to ELI.p.m's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Babbs, thanks for your response. I was wondering how this surgery compares to hysterectomy, pain wise. I've had 13 surgeries for various reasons, all of which, the pain was manageable with meds. It's the immediate nausea right after surgery that is worse to me than any pain. I have learned to tell the anesthesiologist just how bad I get before hand and the last few surgeries were without vomiting. I'm hoping this surgery the nausea will be at least manageable...
  25. ProjectMe

    Start my PreOp liquid diet on Tuesday...and I'm a little nervous. Seems like I've tried every diet in the world EXCEPT a liquid diet!! LOL!

    1. ProjectMe

      ProjectMe

      Goodness that's right around the corner! You are going to do just fine! Definitely mention that you are feeling anxious when you get there. They will give you something to calm your nerves :)

    2. living55

      living55

      Its hard but doable, just have to hang in there and try varieties of the menu they give you. I had a hard time with my POST OP two week liquid diet, but was proud and glad when it was over ;) You Got this!

    3. ProjectMe

      ProjectMe

      Thanks living55!!!!

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