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Apple203
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Surgery tomorrow!!!
Apple203 replied to moondoggie1983's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Best wishes for a safe surgery!! -
Struggling GAINED 5 lbs this week
Apple203 replied to Karen Marlatt's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
^^ this ^^ Hop on the scale when you get out of bed. -
Behavior mod and nutrition class today. Go or no go
Apple203 replied to GettinSkinnywithit's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Being a wine drinker beforehand, I can understand you worries, but I can guarantee you that you will feel better about it as the weight comes off. I dabbled with wine briefly after surgery and it stalled my weight loss big time. -
One year later! Update and Photos
Apple203 replied to Savagegirl's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Getting hit with cancer on the heels of this surgery was a blow but I greatly admire your pragmatic, can-do attitude. Hope the dilation helps with food volume and diversity!! I didnt realize that this was so commonly needed. ETA: Nice new boobs, btw! I remember reading (and laughing) when someone described hers after weight loss as tennis balls hanging from tube socks, and now this is becoming me!! -
Not doing great with protein
Apple203 replied to ewms's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Amen to that! -
I sent it the article to my son (T1 diabetes), but he is mostly vegetarian so not sure how easy this kind of diet would be for him, tho I know it can be done. Fortunately, insulin pumps these days do a lot of self-correcting.
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Way to go, "loser"! I suspect you will be rewarded soon.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/07/well/live/low-carb-diet-type-1-diabetes.html Excellent results for people with Type 1 diabetes.
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Not doing great with protein
Apple203 replied to ewms's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have you tried various types of protein shakes? I hated PP before surgery, but it was the only thing I like after surgery. Sorry you are having this problem. -
Not doing great with protein
Apple203 replied to ewms's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey, that protein shot is pretty cool! Is it a volume thing? I didn't get any protein for the first week -- just clear liquids, so you should be OK nutritionally so far. -
Struggling GAINED 5 lbs this week
Apple203 replied to Karen Marlatt's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
So, what are you eating? Are you logging your food into an app like MyFitnessPal? -
How long did you drink protein shakes for?
Apple203 replied to Sprinkles1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I still drink 8 ounces of PP with a cup of coffee, iced, in the morning in order to meet my protein goal. I could technically not do this, but it gives me the flexibility to have cottage cheese, lentils, etc (less dense protein sources) as my protein source for another meal. I am 8 weeks out today. -
How long did your incision pain last?
Apple203 replied to baribetty's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didnt have pain at first, but at 10 days I developed sharp pain at the main incision site. It felt like there was an embedded knife, and it hurt when I moved. That pain went away after about a week, as suddenly as it came. -
I looked it up. Yes, I did!!
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Nurses always have the most interesting work stories in my experience!
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I crossed my legs! Unintentionally, and it was comfortable! I finished my walk a few days ago, and I realized that my lower back and knee didn't hurt.
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My surgeon asked me to, and my PCP also thought it was a good idea. Its been 10 years!! Its been going OK --sometimes I get flushed/anxious, and I'm not entirely sure if its the Paxil or my Synthroid is too high for my current weight, or some combination therein. I absolutely know what you mean with the crazy dreams -- I get those if I miss a dose or two!!!
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@Creekimp13 Me, too -- on sleep (from losing weight in general -- no more sleep apnea), blood pressure meds (ditched them at surgery), and almost there on antidepressants (slowing transitioning because I've been taking Paxil -- sigh -- I have to go down 0.5 units every 2 weeks, currently down from 30 to 15, so another month to go).
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I use the same macro ration as @FluffyChix (that puritanical little putz ) -- or at least I try get close. Its the same ratio that my RD required for the 2-week pre-op period: 20% carbs, 40% protein, 40% fat. Back then, I ate 1,200 kcals per day, now (weeks 6-12) I eat 600-800 kcals per day. I actually have no idea what happens on week 13 - ! I'll meet with the RD before then, tho.
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I was thrilled when my weight got lower than my husband's, too, and now I have him by 15#s! Its funny how you feel like a hamster on a treadmill until all of a sudden those 2-3-4#s a week start adding up.
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That is an interesting observation! I don't know if I prolonged my stall by drinking wine, but I cut that our and scale is moving again. What a crazy month!! Hopefully things are more smooth next month.
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Can the surgeon leave more of the stomach if requested with VSG surgery
Apple203 replied to JR15's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My surgeon's tight 40 may be the same as your surgeon's lose 32... source: https://www.nationalbariatriclink.org/bariatric-blog/gastric-sleeve-surgery-whats-your-bougie-size/ -
How long did it take for your incision pain to stop?
Apple203 replied to baribetty's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I didn't have specific pain right after the surgery; it came a week and a half in at the main incision site and lasted for about a week. Hurt like heck when I moved, so I stayed as still as much as possible. Hang in there. -
Your students are going to be in for a shock in the fall!
