kimmeesue

Somehow, I lost the thread of our most recent conversations.

I wasn't required to do the pre op and I wish I had been. I went from a hundred 20 overnight, so to speak. I am 6 weeks post off and just went out to breakfast with my husband. he had full breakfast eggs sausage hash browns toast. I had one scrambled egg and one slice of bacon. left a bite of scrambled egg on the plate because I was full. you don't have to give up food entirely after the surgery. you just will find that you are satisfied with much less

That would be great. I don't hate it, but really did want it lighter. Could we do it next Saturday?

Thank you. I think I may be over the worst of it. I am always my own worst enemy which is what got me here in the first place. I love vegetable and once I get the protein in there isn't a lot of room for them. I'm getting frustrated with trying to get in 65 grams of protein on A 600 to 700 calorie plan. I add protein powder to everything I can. but I am also a carb addict and have indulged in Wheat Thins, popcorn and chex mix. if you can give me a healthy substitution for those I will be forever in your debt. these were all purchased before my surgery. I wish I could just catch them all but my husband would not agree. I keep a journal of everything I eat and I am honest. I guess I just need to know that I am NOT the only person to have experienced moments of weakness.

Wow! Am I ever glad that I read your post. I have suffered from depression and anxiety since I was about 9 years old and have been on every medication known to man. I have found the medication combination that has worked for me for some time and I see a therapist on a regular basis. I am a therapist myself which means I tend to spend way too much time in my own head over analyzing everything. But I am going to find this book and see what it can do for me. Thanks so much for sharing.

Looking for A sleeve buddy. Live in north central Kansas.

Has anyone else experienced a significant change in their sleep habits after having gastric sleeve surgery? I seem to the waking at the crack of dawn every morning. A cleaning the kitchen and doing laundry at 5 a.m. Is definitely not my norm. I have noticed that I have a lot more energy on the whole, as well. Just wondering if this is related to the surgery or some mental thing. Lol

I have lost every member of my mother's family in the last several years. I am an only child and I have one cousin left on that side. I am fortunate to have 3 wonderful sons who have given me seven beautiful grandchildren and that was my reason for having the surgery. I want to be around to enjoy my family for a very long time. I am so sorry for your loss. Knowing that your brother had a difficult time, I hope it inspires you to make this journey a successful one. I wish you peace for you and your family and the best of luck with your new life

I just mixed regular peanut butter with protein powder and ate it on an apple. Sounded reasonable. I think I ate a little too much but not enormously so but now I just want to crawl in a hole. I suppose this is what they call dumping syndrome except no vomiting. Just feels horrible. I feel like I never want to eat again. I guess if there's any question I have it would be this... Have I done myself any harm in terms of stretching my slave?

you were right on the money. Took about 45 minutes. I had eaten apples before with PB2 and I needed the extra Protein today so went with regular Peanut Butter. Rest assured, I won't make that mistake again. My sister in law had WLS several years ago so I called her and she gave me the same advice, after laughing. I forgot she had warned me about sugar. I won't Forget again.

Hi! I am new here. So glad to have found this site. I am 2 weeks post surgery and have lost 19 pounds. I know this will not continue at this rate. But everything I read is different. I know it depends on many factors and I have done my research. Unfortunately my brain is my own worst enemy. I have lost weight in the past on my own only to gain it back when I get frustrated by lack of progress. What is realistic to expect in the first few months? I am a 57 year old woman. I have numerous muscular skeletal problems which make exercise difficult. Any suggestions will be much appreciated.

Now I am really depressed. Everyone talks about NSV. So I took my measurements. OMG! I guess at least now I have a baseline and can look forward to seeing the change. But seeing those measurements was almost worse than seeing the number on the scale.

Woohoo! And the journey begins. Congrats!

My doctor did not take me off my diabetes medicine and it's a good thing. My blood sugars are all over the place and I am eating mostly protein. Last night I had a major crash in the middle of the night. This afternoon I was at 258. My fasting for her always on the high side compared to pre surgery. Were 70 to 90 now 110 to 120. Has anyone else experienced this major fluctuation? Had blood work done have my last appointment and they said everything was perfect so I assume my a 1 C was ok. guess I will give it a little more time and then talk to my PCP. I was hoping I could get off the drugs but after 10+ years maybe that's asking too much.

When I saw my surgeon 4 weeks post op his recommendation was 500 calories a day give or take with never more than a thousand. I personally range between 450 and 550. I have no difficulty getting my fluids in as I have always been a heavy drinker :-). I gave up coffee prior to surgery because caffeine is dehydrating and couldn't stand the taste of it for the first few weeks. Ended up at Starbucks and had a Cup and it was nirvana so will allow myself an occasional treat but not at home. I love constant comment tea and the decaf, unlike decaf coffee, doesn't taste any different to me. But I have to drink so slowly that I am constantly reheating the same cup about 3 times. I have a cupboard full of insulated mugs but I am attached to my favorite cup. Guess I'm burning a few extra calories every time I have to get up and head to the kitchen to reheat it. Anyway, I hit the dreaded 3 weeks stall and freaked out until I read about it here. Yesterday, I gained a pound and then another pound today. If it weren't for this site I would probably be driving my doctors nurse crazy. I have learned so much and it is keeping me grounded. I know I am meeting my protein and water requirements and keeping my calories down so as my surgeon said... You WILL lose weight. You can't NOT. So maybe it's not coming off as fast as I would like but I didn't get here overnight and I am slowly learning to trust in my sleeve. I hope that in time I can offer as much support to others as you all have to me so far

I saw my surgeon Wednesday. He gave me the go ahead to try any new foods. So far I have tolerated everything. But it blows my mind how little I can eat. 3 or 4 bites and I'm done. I wonder if it will last this way.

Well, it's nice to see another Kansas gas. I live south west of Salina. I wasn't even aware there was a Bariatric Center in Topeka. I had mine done in Salina and cannot imagine anything going better than this have. I hope you have as good of a result as I have so far

I see my surgeon today. Surgery was exactly 4 weeks ago. I have lost 24 pounds as of this morning. Considering I lost 14 the first week this last ten has come off pretty slow. I guess I'm the turtle... Slow and steady wins the race. I know I'm doing everything right. In fact, I'm ahead of the game in many ways. Already able to tolerate some real food. Never thought grilled chicken, green beans and cottage cheese would taste so good. My husband and I went out to eat and my one meal has turned into 5. Lol. I'm going to start trying to exercise next week. Had to forego it this week in light of my doctors appointment today which involves hour trips and plans to go out of town with a girlfriend tomorrow and Friday. I spent all day yesterday on the heating pad taking pain meds. What a life... I think a big part of my frustration is that I have lost 50 pounds on my own and then gain back 24. So I actually feel in my head like I haven't really lost anything and I am just now starting. I have done this yo yo thing my whole life. I guess as long as I'm headed in the right direction and continue to work my sleeve, I'll get there. LainieG i to spend a lot of time with walkers but my mobility comes and goes. I'm very lucky to have a supportive husband.

My favorite so far, is six star Pro nutrition elite in triple chocolate. In one packet of sugar free hot cocoa and I am in heaven. I have been drinking coffee since I was 12 and can no longer stand the taste of it. So I get my hot beverage and protein first thing in the morning. As for the Special K water, living in the middle of Kansas limits my options. I haven't tried Sams. May check some places in Kansas City next time I'm there. I'm hoping the flavorless protein powder will accomplish the same thing. Thanks for your suggestions.

Paula, I had a stash of Special K protein water that I found. It has been wonderful but I am running out and can't find it anywhere except on Amazon and it cost a fortune. I ordered a protein powder that claims to be completely tasteless and dissolves completely in any liquid hot or cold. It won't come until next week so I am making do for now. Are you able to find the Special K water in the grocery stores where you live?

Okay, I guess I was sleeping while I was sleeved. I'm doing this on my smart phone and can't figure out how to edit these posts. Also, would anyone be interested in skyping?

Hey everyone! I was sleeping and New Years Eve. Looks like there were a lot of us at the end of the year. I am fortunate, in that I have 3 family members who have had some sort of WLS. One is my ex sister in law and she's a nurse so she has given me lots of support and information. I also have two daughters in law who are nurses. So I have a great auxiliary medical team. But having people who are at the same stage as me would be great. My name is Kim and I live in Kansas. Otherwise known as bfe.????

I have been in therapy for years trying to sort out a multitude of issues beginning in early childhood. The one that has taken the greatest toll is my relationship with food. One thing that I have found, so far, with the surgery is that it has literally obliterated hunger, both mental and physical. Because I had a handle on my emotional relationship with food this was the next logical step. I have a number of comorbidities so it was just not a question of getting thin but literally of saving my life. It was not an easy decision and while waiting 4 hours I found myself second guessing my decision. Ultimately, I knew I was doing the right thing. You have obviously done the right thing for you and you should have no regrets. Just as we are not one size fits all we are not one solution fits all. I wish you all the best in finding your solution and being happy with you.