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Thanksgiving Challenge week 1 check in
AlanaRN replied to Lateese92's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've also been on a major stall. The scale seems to be moving again for me too but just a little! CW 258 thanksgiving goal 235 -
I'm in puréed food now. I can eat cheese, Greek yogurt, sf pudding, beans, any meat or veggie puréed.
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I am 2 weeks post op today and just went to my appointment with the surgeon. They said I am doing great and everything looks good! I am down 27 lbs total. They said they expect you to have lost 30% of your excess weight by 3 months post op and I am already at 19%. I'm advancing my diet now. Couldn't be happier right now!
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Need ideas did purée/mushies stage.
AlanaRN posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What are your favorite things to eat during this stage? -
Need ideas did purée/mushies stage.
AlanaRN replied to AlanaRN's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Recipe on bariatriceating.com. She has a bunch of soups on there. Doing black bean one for supper. Check it out! -
Protein...You're making me sick.
AlanaRN replied to NotWishWhen512's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was in the same boat as you. Had to do liquids 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after. I almost lost my mind. I regretted surgery. I was depressed and couldn't stand liquids. I made it through and this past Tuesday I was able to start puréed and cheese and eggs. It's been great! Take it slow and eat slowly. You'll get there soon! -
Need ideas did purée/mushies stage.
AlanaRN replied to AlanaRN's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for all the great suggestions. Going to try the ricotta soon cause it sounds really good! I tried the refried Beans last night with salsa and cheese and I had a hard time with it. Think I may have ate too fast but I felt bad after only a few bites. Today I made homemade tomato basil Soup and I mixed a couple tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt with unflavored Protein powder. Put it in my cup of soup. It was delicious! -
Need ideas did purée/mushies stage.
AlanaRN replied to AlanaRN's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks all! -
Daily water requirement ?
AlanaRN replied to AlanaRN's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks. Good idea. -
It does look like a localized reaction from the picture. Just watch it like she said.
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I don't like that big reddened area around it. If it's warm, call your dr.
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I had severe pain for the first week. After that it was just soreness. I just dealt with it as pain meds make me sick so I don't take them. Every day has gotten better with the pain.
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Am I the only one with Diarrhea?
AlanaRN replied to EclecticWonder's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've had some diarrhea also the first week or so. It's gotten better though but some days I was having multiple episodes a day. I think it's just our systems trying to adjust to all this. -
I'm 2 weeks post op and just got the clearance to try eggs. I scrambled 1 egg with some cheddar cheese and it came out real moist. I've gotten it down with no problem so far. Try the cheese. That seems to help. Or a little teaspoon of salsa to make it moist.
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I can't have protein bars until 3 months post op but when I can it has to be 4g of sugar or less.
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I'm an ER nurse so I will be out at least 4 weeks. There is no light duty in my job!
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Thanksgiving Challenge week 1 check in
AlanaRN replied to Lateese92's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would like to join. Great idea! Sleeve done on 9/30/14 SW- 267 lbs CW- 259 lbs Thanksgiving GW- 235 lbs -
When does the weight loss start?
AlanaRN replied to Idahospud's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 12 days post op. Lost 8 lbs the first few days after surgery and then nothing since. Then yesterday I actually gained 2 lbs. I don't understand! I think my body is in shock. I decided to stop weighing myself. I'm on only liquids. My clothes are loose as I lost 18 lbs the two weeks pre op. I go to the dr on Tuesday so I guess I will see then but I am very frustrated right now. -
How long did you wait to weigh yourself after vsg?
AlanaRN replied to robga999's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would hold off. I'm 11 days post op and I'm weighing myself every morning and getting extremely upset and frustrated. My weight is fluctuating a lot. I'm avoiding the scale. I go back to the doctor on Tuesday and I'm sure I will get weighed then. The scale has really put a damper on my spirits so I would avoid making the same mistake. -
It's funny you post this cause I'm having acne all of a sudden. Haven't had a break out in awhile. I'm 10 days post op and it started a few days ago. I got my period 2 days post op which absolutely sucked!!!!
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Favorite Protein Drink?
AlanaRN replied to mindylynn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I like the GNC Lean 25 Chocolate Peanut Butter best right now. -
Hi. I am new here. I've been reading for weeks but this is my first post. I had my sleeve on 9/30. Today is day 10 post op. I lost 8 lbs last week right away. The last several days I have not lost anything. I'm on full liquids. I'm getting about 60 g Protein a day on average and maybe about 400 calories. I don't know if my body is in starvation mode or if this is normal. I lost 18 lbs during pre op so I'm a total of 26 lbs down. I know that is good but I don't know why the scale has stopped moving. I'm thinking maybe I need to stop weighing myself!
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Day 10 Post Op Question
AlanaRN replied to AlanaRN's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you Jamie. That sounds like what's happening with me. I just got off the phone with my dietician. She said that it sounds like I am doing great. She said that 8 lbs the first week after surgery is a lot. I feel better now. I asked about adding to my diet but she said not until the 14 day mark so 4 more days! -
Day 10 Post Op Question
AlanaRN replied to AlanaRN's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks. I think I will. -
Day 10 Post Op Question
AlanaRN replied to AlanaRN's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's what I was thinking too. I'm still on liquids so not sure what more I can add yet. I can add some stuff on Tuesday though. Thanks!