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If you are up on your feet moving alot take 4 weeks. I took 8. Super glad I did too
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How do you break a stall?
Soapandcandlequeen replied to rosieuk's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I don't know if there is anything that really breaks a stall but I have had 2 that both lasted about 11 days. I made sure my food was on point and my carbs were low. Get lots of water. It will eventually break -
Yes you can do cross fit but unless you are used to working out I would say be careful. I have seen people get injured. Just modify and make sure the instructors or trainers are attentive.
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Fair life milk is the best. I heard about it from fellow posters on here. I mix it with my morni g shake
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Hamburgers are gross
Soapandcandlequeen replied to chunkyloverlovesyou's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I guess I am the opposite. I would have really never eaten a burger before surgery. I was pretty close to vegetarian. I just really did not eat alot of meat. Well that changed. I still eat alot of veggie meat products like morning star chicken patties and sausage patties. My new fave meal is a turkey burger with cheese wrapped in lettuce with mustard, tomato and a little pickle relish. So good!! -
My first restaurant meal was grilled lemon chicken with quinoa. From Applebee. It was super tasty. I pretty much are the chicken and took a couple bites of the rest and was done
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Bariatric advantage chewy bites for iron and calcium. Store brand Flintstones chewable for multi vitamin.
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Hurts When I Eat? at 5 weeks.
Soapandcandlequeen replied to TexasGirl86's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am on my week 8 and pasta would not be something I would eat at this point, that's just me though. I made lean ground turkey with onions and black olives in marinara sauce and ate that without the pasta. It was really good and satisfying. -
I will try that. It does go down much easier and of think tastes better too
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Fair life milk is awesome!! Thanks for those that suggested it. Less calories and more protein.
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Roll call all who had surgery JUNE 2015
Soapandcandlequeen replied to JosieAppleHead's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I found john soule's grilled chicken breast strips that are super moist. You can get them at walmart, the only time I throw up so far was with a boiled egg. It got stuck and hurt so bad. Pretty sure I ate it too fast. I had just boiled it too and it was still warm so that might have had something to do with it -
Still weigh more than surgery day!
Soapandcandlequeen replied to valcatlett4's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yeah I think in the beginning I had greek yogurt and then cut it out too. I do keep a little to mix with my tuna though instead of mayo. This is just my experience but I have tried lower carbs and tried upping carbs trying to break a stall and I will say that lowering the carbs did work. Not sure if it's coincidence or it really does work. I am just starting my 8th week So it really is trial and error and learning from those that are farther out. -
What did you say you were going to do Pre-Op (so you wouldn't fail) that you didnt accomplish Post-Op
Soapandcandlequeen replied to Running2theSleeve's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Stock up on what you can eat and drink so you are prepared. I said I would exercise and I did not have the energy. I am just now starting to exercise and I am in week 7 -
so far, so good... and questions!
Soapandcandlequeen replied to sjfink's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yeah I agree, plan for someone to stay with you for a few days just in case. Even someone to just grab you a water. Not bad I g to keep getting up and down helps -
I got super depressed to right after surgery. I already take meds for it. It did get better so keep your head up and focus on getting The fluids in
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Week 1--out with in laws at restaurant
Soapandcandlequeen replied to Nyelaah's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I refused to go anywhere to eat until I passed the 6 week mark so I applaud your bravery. There are good choices out there you just have to research. The o,ly food I found harder to find a healthy choice at was Mexican. -
I just went and bought the fairvlife milk everyone is talking about. I will try it tomorrow in my shake
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It just depends. I use 1 percent milk. I tried almond milk but I hated it. I love almonds but can't stand the taste of almond milk.
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Sharp pain upon inhalation?
Soapandcandlequeen replied to rora's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had the exact same thing! It lasted for several weeks. It was just part of the healing process -
Still weigh more than surgery day!
Soapandcandlequeen replied to valcatlett4's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was bloated for over a week. Do measure as the others have said because I too remember being able to eat more than I should a couple of times and I ended up with the slimeys! I was permitted to have greek yogurt thinned out at 2 weeks I think -
Roll call all who had surgery JUNE 2015
Soapandcandlequeen replied to JosieAppleHead's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am getting a little frustrated top and am trying to stay positive. The last 3days I have gone up in weight despite doing everything right. I am up a total of almost 3 pounds. I have tried hiding my scale but I admit I am obsessed with weighing everyday. I hope I break this stall soon. I go to surgeon next Friday for check up so I hope I am down more. I started at 281, day of surgery 277 and am,now at 253. -
How long did you wait to start protein shakes?
Soapandcandlequeen replied to alindsey's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had protein shakes starting after being released from the hospital -
Water. Does water in shake count towards water?
Soapandcandlequeen replied to AvalonNeeCee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yes. My but said all liquids including milk count toward fluid goal -
No protein powders?!?
Soapandcandlequeen replied to tera1982's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
There is no way I would have reached my protein goal the first month without shakes. I was told after that as long as I was reaching goal I could get protein from food. I still have 1 shake a day -
Having trouble deciding sleeve or bypass
Soapandcandlequeen replied to biggmatt714's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I would recommend bypass based on your size. I researched quite a bit and the results are better for patients with more to lose.