marissa_d

So i had my surgery october 27th... each day is getting easier. but today i woke up with such a strange feeling. My chest seemed pretty tight, and my breathing felt constricted. i've coughed up some nasty flem. could i be dehydrated ? i know i'm supposed to drink 64oz of Water. but it's so hard for me to get liquids down at this point. (gas pains are still bad) i feel like i'm just psyching myself out. i'm probably fine, and it's just nerves. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sooooooo i normally don't share photos, or post anything like this. nor do i show any of my friends or family, i kind of keep them for my personal keepings. but i'm extremely excited about my transformation so far, i still have a long journey to go, but i'm heading in the right direction surgery date was October 27,2016 start weight was 467 current weight is 381 i'm so proud of myself ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

i think it honestly depends on the persons body, and how much they weighed prior to surgery, i was 460 something on surgery day, now 3 months out on the 27th im already at 381 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

thanks everyone ! i wish i would of done this years ago, i feel so much better. even getting 86 pounds off my knees and back and feet helped me, can't wait to see what 186 pounds feel like ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Can anyone recommend a Protein shake that doesn't taste like a Protein Shake lol i've tried several different brands in different flavors and i just can't seem to get any of them down without wanting to throw up. it probably doesn't help that i hated milkshakes and ice cream and anything like that before my surgery. my nut recommends that i get 78 grams of protein a day, but i'm barely getting 20! i don't know what else to try. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How do you guys deal with your family still eating fast food and all the crappy food in front of you ? i'm a little over 2 weeks post op, and it's been like this since day one ! the day my mother picked me up from the hospital she went to mcdonalds right after to get everyone in the car food!!! now my mother wants me to go out and get her and the family mcdonald's, because she can't drive at night ! i think it's ridiculous! and then they wonder why i've been so nasty since i had the surgery ! maybe because the food that got me into this problem is still smacking me in my face ! i just can't believe they don't see anything wrong with it. i try to tell them that their eating the wrong way and they should watch what they eat. my mother is on a diet for a couple months. but it's not the right way, she thinks getting 2 bacon ranch salads with 2 extra grilled chicken from mcdonald's is healthy ! i just can't handle this anymore ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

i've tried the isopure drinks , their way to sweet for me. i also don't like chocolate , which i heard are the most tasteful of the Protein drinks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

i'm not against them eating , but not for nothing. i cook great dinners ! tonight i made that ricotta bake that people have posted ! my son ate it, but my mother and boyfriend refused to even try it. i don't object to them eating fast food, but i asked them nicely not to eat it in front of me. mcdonald's was always my weakness and being so fresh out of surgery , it bothers me. i think i'm more upset about the fact that their so inconsiderate about it. they literally tease me with food. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So in the beginning i was doubting and regretting that i had the sleeve surgery ! i hated life and i just wanted the pain and agony to go away. today was my 10 day post op visit, i had my surgery on 10/27 ( over 10 days by a little) and i can say now that i'm happy that i made the choice in life to better myself ! not only for myself, but for my child's sake. i don't want him to go through life without a parent because i chose food over him. my father passed away when i was 11 to a massive heartache due to be extremely over weight. so i know the struggles. i left the office today with such a smile on my face ! i did something that my family thought i would fail at ! i lost a total of 40 pounds ! start weight. 467 surgery day weight 455 weight today 425!!!! my goal is in my horizon now. i'm ready for what my future brings ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

so I am now on stage two of my diet plan. On my diet plan it says that I can have puréed Soups. And I can also have soft cheese. Any ideas of what I can get at the store? Obviously the things have to be low in sodium and have no sugars. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

thanks ! you'll get through it ! the first 5 days were the hardest ! gas pains were my killer, you just gotta stay hydrated and walk ! i'm 2 weeks out now and i feel back to normal Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

that's what i was thinking ! dumb question , but one in a sitting right ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

so i was in the store buying stuff, and i saw this Protein shot drink. is this a legit thing i can drink ? it's smaller and has 15 grams of protein. i'm a week post op tomorrow. and i've been having a difficult time getting in all my required protein. these would be perfect ! any ideas ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my surgery on october 27th, i know it's been less than a week. but i seriously can't handle these gas pains. it's hard for me to drink liquids, i get sharp gas pains with every sip. i also haven't had a bowel movement since the 26th. my surgeon keeps telling me to walk and the gas pains will subside. but it doesn't seem to be helping. i'm at the point of regret and misery. i wish i never did this to myself. is there anything i can do to help this ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

my nutritionist wants me to have 60 grams a day ! i get in maybe 20? i just can't seem to acquire a taste for any that i've tried. they literally make me sick. i'm only a week out, so right now, Water and broth are my go to's. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App really ? when i looked it up, it said that my body absorbs it fully. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

my gas pains have gotten much better, the walking really does work. good luck on your journey ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

i had my surgery 10/27... i still have pain with liquids. it's hard to get the full 64 oz that my plan requires too ... hope your doing better ! best wishes ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

just keep following through with it ! i started the process in november 15.. i kept rescheduling appointments and just taking my time. i think i wasn't mentally ready. i'm so glad i got it now. good luck ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

i just had my surgery on October 27th ! i'm not a pro of course. but if you have any questions i would be glad to try and help. i'm from NJ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

thank you ! it's nice to know someone is going through the same thing ! walking isn't doing anything for me. pretty cool we have the same life changing day. i'm heading to the store right now to get the strips ! really hope it works. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

thank you both ! i'm going to try the gas x strips. i'm hoping the Protein makes me use the bathroom. i'm mentally drained at this point, i hope this works. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App