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Before And After Gastric Sleeve Surgery Photos
BigTink2LilTink replied to StacyS's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
You sir are like my inspiration right now. That is a hell of a transformation in just over a year. Congrats guy. -
Tell the truth, exercising
BigTink2LilTink replied to judyoz's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I think I've done more cardio in the last 6 months than I have in the last 3 to 4 years. Its easier for me doing it throughout the week. My job is one that promotes healthy living, so along with going to the gym at my job once a day during work, I have a co-worker that enjoys walking with me during our morning and lunch breaks. So I've probably averaging about 8 to 10 miles a week in just walking along. Besides the continued 1 to 4lb per week weight loss that I am still seeing 6 months post surgery, it helps with giving me more energy. The other added benefit I get out of it now, is that it helps me to clear my mind. I have been going though some serious depression, especially post-op, so getting my ass moving and physically moving/exercising out the negativity has helped greatly improve my over all mood. I no longer feel like having the VSG was negative, but instead view it as it truly is, a positive change for the better. -
Newbie Question: How do you deal with stress now without food?
BigTink2LilTink replied to FocusOnMeNow's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Everything Innner Surfer Girl suggested are good starting points. One of the things that has indeed helped me was actually seeing a therapist during the process. I had to get mental clearance before the surgery to make sure I could mentally handle it and the changes. I started seeing this person about a month before my surgery just to make sure I was going to be ready for all of the changes. Unfortunately two weeks before my surgery I had a horrific breakup with my girlfriend at the time. I thank god that I had the therapist around to help guide me through some of the more difficult bouts of depression I have ever gone through. food, which before the surgery was my indeed go to anti-depressant, was no longer an option. I had to learn a who new way of coping with what my issues were and how to deal with them in a more positive and constructive way. A way that didn't involve trying to eat the pain away. So journaling, talking, and exercise have been key changes in my life that has not only helped me deal with all the physical changes that I've gone through over the last half year, but to deal with those mental changes as well. I wish you nothing but the best of luck in this journey. Its indeed one of the more difficult challenges that anyone can face. -
Today is the day
BigTink2LilTink replied to sleeved _ Qutie7615's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Good luck and my you have a speedy recovery. -
The complications post surgery I surely could have done without. The memory loss is by far the biggest pain in the ass I had to deal with. Second would be the way I have to treat left over food. Microwaves are extremely tricky to me now. Either I'll puke it up, or it will stay down without an issue.
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Isopure Disgusting!
BigTink2LilTink replied to laceygorrell's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I haven't tried the powder. Good to know. Yeah the powder/shake mix form is way better than the bottled Water. You can mix it into other drinks that you already like and get the added protein without really changing the flavor. -
Suggest Unflavored Protein Powder Source
BigTink2LilTink replied to Debbie623's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have heard of unjury and one of my good friends who had her surgery a few years before I had mines swears by it. I however use Isopure Unflavored that I got from GNC. I tend to use that when I am making smoothies or I sometimes mixes it in with my morning dose of Metamucil Fiber to give me both a fiber and Protein boost. -
Isopure Disgusting!
BigTink2LilTink replied to laceygorrell's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
The powerder is great. But the bottled protein waters were beyond horrible -
Isopure Disgusting!
BigTink2LilTink replied to laceygorrell's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yup its very gross. I still have bottles from 6 months ago. So glad to get protein from other sources now. -
HUNGER - is it really reduced?
BigTink2LilTink replied to bhopeful's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am 6 months post surgery with my sleeve, and I can say that my hunger level has indeed decreased. I still have the occasional visual hunger (i.e. seeing something with my eyes that looks good to eat), but not to the point that I have to eat it. Honestly I'm trying very hard to follow the guidelines so I don't end up back in the hospital with any issues again. -
Has anyone suffered from short term depression or difficulty remembering things after having the Gastric Sleeve surgery? I am now almost 3 months post surgery and I'm still having troubles with memory and forgetfulness. I know its starting to have a very negative affect on my attitude as of late. I went from being extremely sharp memory wise to now not being able to remember what I did just a few days ago. I have been on the vitamins both gummies and now a prescription pill form. But it still seems like I am off. And the more off I get the more frustrated and depressed I become.
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How many of you continue the shakes in your diet after many months after surgery?
BigTink2LilTink replied to bellabill's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I do a shake once if not twice some days. I can still meet my protein intake on food source along, but the additional protein I am getting in from the combination of food and shakes, helps greatly with the whole sore weak feeling muscles. Plus if you can incorporate the shakes in pre and post workout they will help greatly with muscle building. -
Taken about 4 weeks ago. Down about 115lbs post surgery
BigTink2LilTink posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Post Surgery Album
Getting tux fitted for a friend's wedding back in mid/late April. At this point I was down about 112lbs and my waste went from 58in (a year ago) to now a 48in. -
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BigTink2LilTink posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Post Surgery Album
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BigTink2LilTink posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Post Surgery Album
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BigTink2LilTink posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Post Surgery Album
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BigTink2LilTink posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Post Surgery Album
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BigTink2LilTink posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Post Surgery Album
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From the album: Prior to surgery
At this time I had notice I was really close to 600lbs so I started working out. It was around the time this picture was taken that I had dropped 80lbs and was right around 490lbs - 495lbs -
From the album: Prior to surgery
This was taken around August of 2010. At the time of this picture was taken I was right near my heaviest weight. I think I was around 10 to 15lbs away from 600lbs. -
From the album: Prior to surgery
This was taken around August of 2010. At the time of this picture was taken I was right near my heaviest weight. I think I was around 10 to 15lbs away from 600lbs. -
From the album: Prior to surgery