Christinamo7

I had a hysterectomy last August and sleeve in February. (they hysterectomy was urgent and not planned) so I believe the could both be safely fit in the same year. It is a toss up which surgery is my favorite, or changed my life more. I am delighted with both and pray you find a way forward.

I have been using my vitamix for smoothies- gives you the whole veg/fruit - and that was before my sleeve. I did loose weight that way. But now, I am concerned about how you will get enough complete Proteins. I do think having veg and some fruit is good for you - but I think you need more than just the juice. one of my favorites was a small raw beet, frozen cherries, some red cabbage and ginger. so pretty and tasty. I do not know when, if ever I will be ready for raw beets again, even blended up! please be kind and careful with your new tummy. let us know how you are doing.

today was my first day back to work after having restrictions lifted, and I am being treated markedly badly compared to before. My supervisor had asked me to wait to have my surgery and I felt I could not put it off a few months. There is nothing I can prove, but there was some real ugly treatment today and spread all the way in the schedule this week., Has anyone else experienced this? I will be spending the evening on job applications.

I had the sleeve, so I am generally having a little room for veg, but yes, I like to make things look balanced too, and I use a saucer or small plate to make my serving look more normal, and I bought a few really pretty ones just for me before surgery. We eat first with our eyes. I am just so amazed that ONE saucer fills me up, instead of three plates. I am so happy about that!

Thanks. I was in so much shock over it today, I will start gathering supporting information tomorrow, and hoping something will come of my job applications. boy, when you change your life, you find out who your friends are, eh?

Yuck! . I'd join you but I'm bringing my own whiskey. I'm a whiskey girl too. :-)

yes - but I have to admit, I have a dog, and a treadmill, so I have been walking for a long time. I didn't start this new after surgery. :-) however, I find it much easier to walk longer, faster and my distance has doubled easily since surgery. it feels GREAT! and the pup is very happy.

oh yes, feta! I love that on a spinach salad.

I will add this. after the surgery the only thing that was harder with VSG was the liquid diet. :-) after the c section and hysterectomy I could eat. but the surgery it's self and surgical recovery was much much much easier with VSG.

I am proud of you! my current goal (one month out) is to walk 20 miles a week, in varying configurations. made it last week. :-) feels good to move.

c section MUCH harder recovery. Hysterectomy much harder recover, both totally worth it. The sleeve was nothing compared to them.

some hair loss is seasonal. so if the timing of your surgery coincides with a normal shedding period your losses will seem greater. eggs are a great source of Biotin and Protein. If you need the surgery I wouldn't let hair loss stop you. I'd rather live longer and get a wig or hat if needed - I don't have a lot of hair to loose, but that's ok. keeping my protein and fluids up and loosing at a slow and steady pace, so we'll see.

yes to what Babbs said - and hey! at least you're not where you were before surgery! and secondly, you can go back to what you need to do without having surgery this time! first step is the hardest and that's done when you got on the scale and got honest. :-) you got this.

I eat Cottage cheese with EVERYTHING. :-)

they gave me anti nausea meds in the hospital. I haven't needed them, but I am sure they will give you something too.

3 times - once in the seminar, and twice in the office - and because of a problem with my bloodwork, I spoke to him on the phone a few times also as we coordinated tests with another office and reviewed results.

it sounds like you are not following the dietary plan at all! no wonder you are in such a pickle. I don't think you need shakes, they are not a magic bullet, just know that tomorrow is a NEW day, move your body and nourish it with good food and Vitamins. You're worth it.

a nice smoked gouda - irish cheddar, or publix has one from the Isle of wight - I also like colby/jack, string cheese - cheese curds - mmmmmmmmmmmm I love cheese!

I have a little honey in my tea and did then. in fact, I think I'll be sitting down to tea in about an hour or so. factor the carbs into your daily totals.

I weigh daily, sometimes more out of idle curiosity with the processes and effects of certain foods/fluid/behaviors (like walking). I only chart it - it's only official in my mind once a week.

you might choose something more friendly like cottage cheese or yogurt.

its interesting how the different NUTS and surgeons manage post op care. I was cleared last week at one month to eat anything and take any OTC meds I need.

I had a sleeve and was hungry for about a week - really hungry - doctor said I was working out the leftover hunger hormone, some head hunger and my body dealing with the stomach changes. now, a month out if I stretch my meals Snacks too far apart I do have hunger, but it does not feel the same as it did before surgery, I've had to get used to new body cues. When I get full my nose drips or I get burpy.

Today I had my one month follow up, Doctor said I was right where I need to be with weight loss and recovery, they are pleased with my diet and the changes I am seeing. They did add back on my Water pill as my fingers have been puffy and my water intake is exceptional. it is interesting how each doctor has a plan that varies, but he said I was released to any activities and can take any OTC medications needed including Ibuprofen. I love the print out they give when they weigh me, it lists the calories needed to maintain your weight and it helps me to know where my calories need to be to continue to loose. Right now I am only managing about half what would be needed to maintain, so no matter if the scale gets stuck or moves, I can be confident that it will move at this level of eating. In addition I had my best fasting blood sugar ever this morning and since diabetes what what drove me to seek the surgery I am thrilled.

at one month I am down 20 lbs and feeling great. but this number is meaningless unless you know what weight the person started at and more information. Someone else posted it is better to look at percentage of overweight lost, and I agree that gives a much better idea of progress. I know we are all afraid of being that one person it doesn't work for - of failing like any other "diet" however, it is about moving forward and being healthy, it is not a race it is health for the rest of your life.