bariatricmomof2

HW 270 SW 252 CW 196 5'1" Sleeved 12/22/2016!

You may not want it. But then again if you do it's okay to have a bite. Don't over indulge. Live like you would but healthier. We as humans can't deprive ourselves or this thing will not work. I'm 8 months post op. I got my first goal. I surpassed that goal actually. I'm 105 pounds down. I'm saying that because I have had a couple of sweets along the way. Good luck to you and your journey! HW 270 SW 252 CW 196 5'1" Sleeved 12/22/2016!

I am definitely not 100%!! I just went through a bowel impaction that I had to remove myself. I've been nauseous everyday since the surgery and hospitalized 1 time. I went to the ER earlier this week to find out I have a full colon and a UTI. I also got 2 liters of fluids at that time. I was 3 months post op on the 22nd.

I understand your frustration! My surgeon quit 2 weeks before my surgery!! I had to find a new surgeon at a different hospital that would take my entire workup and get the surgery before the 1st of January due to insurance resetting. I did find 1 and he did my surgery the same week that I was supposed to get it done in the 1st place. Sometimes things get in the way and throw you on your butt but get up and continue to work hard for what you have been waiting for! I hope it all works out the way it should for you!! HW 270 SW 252 CW 200 5'1" tall Sleeved 12/22/2016!

My "friends and family" on FB are talking about me to my parents as to how I post updates on my weight loss and such every week. They told my parents that they are about to block me because they think I cheated the system by getting this surgery. My parents are snubbing me as well. Why can't I just get support on this? I was sleeved on 12/22 so it's not like I can change my mind now. Besides why would I want to change my mind on bettering myself? OMG this frustrates me to no end. My dad will say if you had just run before then you wouldn't have been obese and needed this surgery. My mom will look at what I eat now and say if you had just ate like this before surgery then you would have fixed the problem a while ago. My highest weight was 270. It was 253 when I got the surgery. It is 223 now just 4 week later! I had chronic gastritis. I had GERD. My heart was starting to harden in 1 of the chambers. I have 2 heart murmurs. My family is well known for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other things. Did they just want me to wait until I died?? Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

I think we use social media to make ourselves feel better when we have people praising us. After I stopped posting on there I now have family and friends asking how I'm doing. I've lost 50 pounds (as of today) and that's my 1st goal! I guess it's the fact that my family really thought this would be a cake walk for me. I've been in the hospital. I've struggled with trying to lose the weight. They actually support me now. I'm surprised. I still don't post about me except a few pics of the kids and I at the beach with my new bikini on!!! LOL HW 270 SW 252 CW 202 5'1" tall Sleeved 12/22/2016!

Do you know if my stomach will ever stretch as time goes on? I was sleeved 12/22/2016. Also what do you all do about nausea? I used to turn to pretzels and ginger ale. Any suggestions would be great. Zofran doesn't stick well with me. Thank you! HW 270 SW 253 CW 209 5'1" tall Sleeved 12/22/2016!

Welp, I haven't been on here for a while. I was hospitalized 2 weeks ago for a few days due to dehydration and vitamin deficiency. The nurse tried to put the IV in my right hand and my vein blew due to being so dehydrated. She had to put it in my right wrist. That sucked big time!! I am now 2 months out and still get sick sometimes. I'm trying to get my fluids in more but it's still a challenge. I started eating a protein bar a day to get some variety in my life. I still hate food. Haha I'm happy about my progress though but hate ketosis. I am trying to get more carbs in even though the Dr doesn't want me to do that. I'm just tired of being sick all the time without the carbs. This is not an easy process but I guess that's what makes it worth it. Anyone else going through something like this or any suggestions? Thanks guys! HW 270 SW 253 CW 209 5'1" tall Sleeved 12/22/2016!

Thank you very much! I'm feeling nauseous right now. I think it's the ketosis kicking me down again though. HW 270 SW 253 CW 209 5'1" tall Sleeved 12/22/2016!

That is so awesome! I am very proud of your success! HW 270 SW 253 CW 209 5'1" tall Sleeved 12/22/2016!

I was sleeved 12/22. I've had such a hard beginning including not being able to get my Protein in, having a hard time getting Water in, and couldn't get my Vitamins in without vomiting. I had to have a 1 week post Op appointment due to not feeling good at all. I was put on carafate 4 times daily, an acid reflux medication, and an anti-nausea medication. I lost 17 pounds the 1st week because I was very dehydrated and couldn't do anything about it. My Dr said if I waited until after the weekend I would've been in the ER for dehydration. I started eating more ice and trying to get some type of protein in for the 2nd week after surgery. I ate more popsicles. The 2 week appointment went a lot better and I was released for pureed and soft foods for 2 weeks. I just finished my 1st week of the soft foods. I absolutely HATE food!! I seem to only be able to eat fish and shrimp. I've eaten chicken and I don't really like it too much. I've eaten pork, not too good either. I am sitting here after eating chili and I wish I didn't even have to eat that. I am still very dehydrated. I started work again last Thursday and I was a mess. Last Friday when I worked I didn't pee not once!! I'm there for over 8 hours. My urine is orange almost all day. I feel weak. I feel nauseous. I tey to get the carafate in but I get really sick from it. I've talked to my Dr numerous times but they are starting to be at a loss since it's been so hard for me. I'm just over 3 weeks in and have lost 30 pounds. Does anyone else have the same experience? I really don't want to eat at all. Is this normal? Will I feel like I want to eat ever again? TIA!!! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

That's a good idea with the towel! My Dr said I can have protein bars once a day so I am doing that for 1 of my meals. It's still not easy and I'm 2 months out now. Dehydration is the worst feeling. HW 270 SW 253 CW 209 5'1" tall Sleeved 12/22/2016!

Thank you! I hope your surgery went well!! I stopped posting on FB and other social media sites. My parents are now interested in how I'm doing. LOL!!! I was in the hospital a couple of weeks ago for dehydration and vitamin deficiency. I bounced back though and am doing better. Thank you again for the support! HW 270 SW 253 CW 209 5'1" tall Sleeved 12/22/2016!

eggs is my weak point! So is anything Protein shake wise and any flavor in my Water besides strawberry and blueberry infused. I had Brussels Sprouts and homemade chicken noodle Soup today and threw it back up! I've been miserable. Mind you I'm 6 weeks out but I was doing good for a minute. Now I'm just sick again =( HW 270 SW 253 CW 224 5'1" tall Sleeved 12/22/2016!

I have GEHA that is based on UHC. I had my surgery last month. They said they cover skin removal as well! HW 270 SW 253 CW 224 5'1" tall Sleeved 12/22/2016!

I had lettuce earlier this week for the first time when my Dr said I could. It just about killed me! What I do now in order to get my salad in is substitute the lettuce for spinach. It has Protein in it (not much though) and it's very healthy!! HW 270 SW 253 CW 224 5'1" tall Sleeved 12/22/2016!

I hate it especially if the meat I'm eating is dry!! Ukkkk HW 270 SW 253 CW 224 5'1" tall Sleeved 12/22/2016!

Look at your weight loss percentage. My Dr said the 1st month goal was 10% of your weight. She goes by that because people will lose different amounts due to us not beginning at the same number. HW 270 SW 253 CW 224 5'1" tall Sleeved 12/22/2016!

My Dr said 30 before and 30 after. She said since I'm so dehydrated still she wants me to drink up to the point I eat and wait 10 mins after before I start again. HW 270 SW 253 CW 224 5'1" tall Sleeved 12/22/2016!

My nutritionist and surgeon are on the same page as to what I should eat. I've lost 29 pounds in the 1st month. I just started on regular foods yesterday that consist of salads and such. My diet consists of almost the same thing as Airstream88. Except I can't have fruit but 3 times a week and to stay away from carbs until 6 months for the max amount of weight loss. I can have up to 50g of carbs a day. I barely eat that. I don't want them. I eat mainly Protein because it stays in your system longer and keeps you full longer as well. Carbs are a fake full. You have been given an option. You choose the option best for you. If your surgeon asks why you didn't do what he asked then let him know that him and the nustrionist needs to get on the same page. My surgeon didn't want me to have fruit at all. I honestly didn't care one way or the other. My NP said she went back and forth with him on this subject and they came to an agreement. Since I lost 22% of my weight in the 1st month she will allow me to have more fruit. Obviously if I was told I couldn't have fruit at all then I would want it. That gives me a choice. I hope this helps! HW 270 SW 253 CW 224 5'1" tall Sleeved 12/22/2016!

I had my surgery in the 22nd as well! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

@"wyominggirl" my surgery was on 12/22. It was suppo a ed to be 12/19 and my surgeon quit! I got a new Dr within 2 days after finding out about the info 2 WEEKS before my surgery!! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Is that federal insurance? I have GEHA and they cover it. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

That is awesome!!! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

1st off don't feel like a failure!! I couldn't get my Water or my Protein in no matter how hard I tried. I am now 1 month post op and my Dr is very happy about my progress. Baby steps!! It's normal to have buyers remorse. I would throw up and was nauseous every day! Talk to your Dr about how you feel. She gave me an anti-nausea medication, carafate, and an acid reflux medication. It will be okay! I believe in you!! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App