QTR-nevermore
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I went kayaking with my husband twice this week. I'm not even sore, and I was not worried about swamping the boat.
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Weight related problems you didn't know about
QTR-nevermore replied to Jordan Flake's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
The family rodeo was always the highlight of the entire year for me and my sibs. I will always be grateful for the locals who were willing to trust little city slickers like us with a horse (all by myself!) for a few minutes. Good times. Snowflake is my favorite place on earth. -
Weight related problems you didn't know about
QTR-nevermore replied to Jordan Flake's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My pedigree goes back through Anna Flake. Funny thing... one year I was at the reunion and I saw Aunt Gerda in some theater for some event. She had fed me homemade ice cream sandwiches out of her freezer when I was little, so I remembered her fondly and went up to say hello. At my salutation she drew herself up starchily, and asked down her nose, "who are you?" I repeated my name, but she was not impressed. I thought a second, then said "I'm Anna's granddaughter." That did it. She beamed and enfolded me to her bosom with joy like a long-lost child. Family. Flake family. Interesting. Anyway, is your first name William? I love that repeating name. Re your question, I had my surgery through the center that was running a medical research study I was involved in in my state, so I got a bit of a break on the price. It worked well. -
Weight related problems you didn't know about
QTR-nevermore replied to Jordan Flake's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hey, Cuz, my family tree positively drips Flakes from AZ. Used to go to all the Flake reunions. You possibly saw me and all my sibs (forced to) dress alike and play our little violins and sing at the reunions.....All the older generation loved it, but we kids felt socially shunned. Childhood trauma.......Anyway, I forgot I even HAD a tailbone until I lost all my weight. Now it protrudes onto my consciousness as a sore spot every time I sit slouched for long. Good luck with yours. Remind yourself to sit straight; it helps. -
I have questions please help!
QTR-nevermore replied to Beavuz842's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
B12 is vital to your health. Google it for more information. Talk to your doctor about starting ASAP. Your weight loss is great, however. Keep it up! -
I wish I could hear from some long-term Sleevers about their long-term stories. Obesity is an incurable condition still, and this surgery thankfully puts us into remission, but what happens when it rears its ugly head again? What do you do? How many folks have true long-term remission and what contributes to that success?
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Long-term stories wanted
QTR-nevermore replied to QTR-nevermore's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thank you, CMB Texas, for your story. I pray you will be successful resetting your resolve and getting help for your addiction. As a Mormon I do not think alcohol would be a replacement addiction i would have a problem with, but I can see shopping getting too big, and that could hurt my marriage. Thank you for the warning and power to you in your struggle. -
I wish I could hear from some long-term Sleevers about their long-term stories. Obesity is an incurable condition still, and this surgery thankfully puts us into remission, but what happens when it rears its ugly head again? What do you do? How many folks have true long-term remission and what contributes to that success?
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Hi, I had the surgery aug 18th 4 mo ago. I have been learning many lessons and do not regret my decision. But there are many realities you must face to be successful and to overcome them one by one. Having the surgery gives you a great head start, you lose a significant amount right away, which leaves you feeling very positive, esp with all the applause of friends and acquaintances. But after you navigate your post surgery diet , and everything is healing fine, there are other battles to consider, my main one is realizing , for me at least, I can eat and tolerate almost all food. So 60+ years of bad habits are still lurking in the background just waiting to rear their ugly head. So to make this short and concise, this is where I am today.
no snacking, I mean, nibbling snacking. even if it is good for you. eat at specified times, even your snacks.
I am staying on my very low carb, pre surgery diet, only vegs and fruits for carbs, very minimal bread( I use one slice under my poached eggs.)
I can eat whatever I want now, but I got this big for a reason, and it was by not taking 1 lb seriously. One lb, = 1 lb of butter, that is significant, gaining that volume is not to be ignored
So as I continue this journey I have a good 60-80 lbs to go, but I am going to be in control of my addiction and not let it control me. Everyone has issues contributing to our weight problems, so learn to be honest with yourself, attack them one at a time. and Good Luck!!
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Top 5 (or10) Things You Loved/Used After Surgery
QTR-nevermore replied to nh-vsgirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The amazing and frustrating thing for me was how much my tastes changed. All my plans went down the drain. I was left with a lot of protein shake mix that I could not use because it was seriously vile to me after surgery. I was unable to drink plain water, when i have loved it all my life, and suddenly it would hit my stomach and make me nauseated immediately. Crystal Light was all i could drink. Now, at 6 months out, I am again able to drink water. Meat is hard for me still, unless it is very moist. You will find your own new foods that help you through this. -
Top 5 (or10) Things You Loved/Used After Surgery
QTR-nevermore replied to nh-vsgirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sugar free hot chocolate made with milk, eggs scrambled with onions and peppers and mozzarella cheese, cheese stick pan fried (dry pan--it fries in its own reduced fat goodness) until crispy and dipped in salsa, Greek yogurt with mandarin oranges (cuties, etc) separated into it, Jello instant sugar free chocolate pudding with extra unsweetened cocoa and protein powder whipped in along with the pudding mix -
Natural Hair and Bariatric Surgery
QTR-nevermore replied to Sleeve1stFitNext's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
At two months out I thought I had dodged that bullet. Nope. At three months out my drain monkeys morphed into drain gorillas. Five months out (now), it is slowing. I was lucky in that I started out with VERY thick hair. It is not too thin now, but if this goes on too much longer, I will start to worry. My drain gorilla today was a little smaller. I hope it stops soon. I am NOT sorry I got the sleeve done. Life looks bright. -
Odd words of wisdom from Mom.
QTR-nevermore replied to txsrooster's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have to plan ahead so I am not hurried when I eat. Especially on my way to clinical shifts. It seems everything is rushed. I have decided to just not eat until later if I am too rushed. Better than that horrible unsettled discomfort of eating too fast. -
It is also very important to stick with the recommended diet. It helps you heal, and it also helps form completely new habits for your new life. That is vital for long-term success.
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I never had a swallow test. Surgeon said it was not necessary with the way they did mine. I have had no problems, and my surgeon is very well respected and requested in our area. Procedures are evolving. Ask your surgeon for details about how yours was done before you get scared about what other patients have reported should have happened. My understanding is that if there is no pain there is no leak. Leaking of food into the body cavity is very dangerous and has consequences that are not easy to miss.
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Falling is a fear that we all have when we are obese. We can seriously injure ourselves. Running is actually less dangerous to joints and etc. than some of the other things you have mentioned, if you start small and add distance steadily as you are ready. My ankles are unstable, so I used to really worry. Running actually helped me to feel much more stable and less likely to turn an ankle, both while running and all the time. You strengthen the muscles and tendons and bones that you use regularly. Just make sure you find a surface that is regular, like a track or well-maintained soft-surface trail, to start. Roads are harder on joints, and sidewalks are really bad. Only run on those after you are much more used to the impact. Be sure to use shoes that are relatively new. Running shoes should be changed every three to six months of running, depending on usage. Look up the manufacturer's recommendations on the shoes you get, and don't use them too long. That is what can wear out your feet and your joints.
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Did you ever...? (a bit gross)
QTR-nevermore replied to White Sale's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
White Sale, you are at the beginning of a new lifetime of different choices than before surgery, personal choices, choices that will be consistently needed to be successful in your new journey. No one is purposely on your case, or judging you, or ragging on you. We are all here to help and support you and each other. We all know the disability and pain of obesity, the horror of those inexorably creeping pounds, the feeling of the head suddenly pressurized and ready to pop off just from trying to reach to tie our shoes. We have all felt the derisive looks, the sneers, the disgust, from others around us. That is not what we do to each other here. We all are here to give our ideas, our collective experience and wisdom, our new hope, our blessings. Please accept our counsel when it is asked for, and accept us too. Friends tell the truth as we see it, and accept counsel when requested, and always extend helping hands. Friends? -
Did you ever...? (a bit gross)
QTR-nevermore replied to White Sale's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can understand the appeal of crunchy and sour, but this behavior is a dangerously slippery slope. Best to concentrate on doing the eating plan exactly and looking toward the future you that is the reason for this whole effort, and thinking about complete life changes you are making, rather than cutting corners, especially ones that might get you in trouble that might be hard to overcome. These first weeks go by really fast, actually. I was just getting really good at stage 3 when I suddenly was allowed stage four, and it was a surprise as I had lost track of time while concentrating on my journey. Maybe try exercise and/or yoga or new hobbies or other distractions. Lately I have noticed that I now surf stores for flowers instead of food as I used to. I just bought a hyacinth bulb growing in a glass vase that I am as happy about as I used to be with a big candy bar. That is worth a lot to me. -
Anyone having trouble with calcium suppliments?
QTR-nevermore posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am taking chewable calcium citrate, the B.A. big cherry ones. The taste is getting more bearable, so that is not the issue, but I am beginning to have really bad nausea when I take them. Like upchucking bad. I feel discomfort and often pain soon after swallowing it, then my saliva glands go nuts and I am spitting like crazy trying to avoid throwing up, but I often do. I have not had this problem before. Today I tried a 265 mg tablet, generic, got it down then the same thing happened. Ten minutes of torture. Anyone else with this problem, and what have you done about it? My surgery was almost two months ago. I have had minor discomfort with the calcium all along, but it has been getting much worse since a week or so ago. Thanks in advance. -
Excessive saliva 3 days postop
QTR-nevermore replied to Meggiesmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This can be an indication of nausea. It felt different for me too postop, Do you have meds available to help with that? Do they make a difference? -
Does it make me a horrible wife
QTR-nevermore replied to QueenOfTheTamazons's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It might be good to remind him that after surgery healing is promoted by doing as much as you can for yourself, past the activity restrictions like lifting, housework, etc. His seeing you being self-sufficient now will be a good preview of what you expect from him in his turn. Be vocal about why you are doing it yourself, to promote buy-in and understanding of how it will have to be for him. Then you will show your support for him later by celebrating openly everything he does for himself, because that is the best support in this situation. -
Is the sleeve safe long term?
QTR-nevermore replied to Cutechiq10's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I got wind that some in my family were "worried" about me and talking about me. I sent a general email to everyone telling them I was doing this, about my decision process, research about both obesity and this procedure, etc., and what it would mean for the rest of my life, and how happy I am about this chance to be healthy after this long struggle. I thanked them all in advance for their support. It has been great. Support has come pouring out of the woodwork and the known critics are silent or supportive. What a relief. Some have answered with lots of interested questions, too, and I love educating people! -
NSV-First Clothing Purge
QTR-nevermore replied to busybeebug's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes! All my 20s are GONE! That was a nice day. -
Does your hair ever come back to normal?
QTR-nevermore replied to GOM123's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I didn't lose much, if any. I do have really thick hair, but I didn't notice any increase in shedding. The doctor said to really follow the guidelines for protein and supplements and that would minimize it. It has for me. -
I am on the final approach. Surgery is tomorrow. Thrilled and petrified. Tips? Thank you all for your willingness to hang out here and talk about your experiences so more people can know what to expect!