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What did you wish you knew before surgery?
Arielle replied to boltsgirl1012's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wish I knew I wouldn't be able to eat. I am realizing I will never have a slice of pizza again. I am 3 months out and had a tiny bite of pizza and was so full 😢 I guess I thought I'd be able to have smaller portions, like one slice of pizza, not 2-3. But my cat literally can eat more than me! -
61 Pounds down sleeved 8/24
Arielle replied to krandall's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sleeved 8/29. Down 51lbs. Not making an effort I must admit. I drink wine and don't exercise. The little bit of food I eat is extremely healthy though. I have 60lbs to go. -
How far post surgery are you?
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August Sleevers-How are you doing??
Arielle replied to Ash_Bri85's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Wow, we sound like twins. I had internal bleeding and extended hospital stay. I lost 22 pounds first 10 days. I'm now down 51lbs and almost 3 months out from surgery (Aug 29.) 250 to 199. My weight loss is only 1-2 lbs a week now. Can you actually binge? I couldn't if I wanted to. I can only eat 2-3 bites of food. I eat mostly soup because I feel like that way I get to have a meal. I think the weight is going to come off. Slowly at times, but it keeps going down. -
August Sleevers-How are you doing??
Arielle replied to Ash_Bri85's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
The doc said you should be losing a pound a day!?! That seems excessive. after the first 2-3 weeks your body "catches on" and starts to slow down from a metabolic standpoint. I am 3 months out and only lose 2 pounds a week. I eat less than 1000 a day. -
I found out my surgery is 8/29. I feel like I'd won the lottery when I got the news! Any advice for someone who is ten days out? anyone else scheduled for the end of this month?
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Getting sleeved 8/29 - so excited!
Arielle replied to Arielle's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I feel the same with the protein. Are you in meds for the reflux? I really really hope it goes away! 😩 -
I was sleeved 8/29. I did not lose weight before the surgery. I'm down 26lbs since surgery but I think that is because I did not lose pre-op. I'm eating about 500 calories and 60 grams protein a day now. I'm trying to eat more but I can only manage a few bites of cottage cheese, everything else makes me feel like it is stuck. I have a shake, broth and popsicles. I found a broth with 9 grams of protein. I'm exhausted though.
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Everything KristyAB said. There is also a nut milk (cashew and almond) by Silk with 10g of protein. Eggs and dairy have a lot of protein. Grains like quinoa have a lot of protein. And of course, edamame, tofu, seitan, nut butters, beans and hummus (from chickpeas.)
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You look amazing! I am less than 3 weeks out so I have a long way to go. I'm a little worried I will never eat again. Will I ever be able to have a slice of pizza? A beer? Tortilla chips and salsa with a margarita? 😢 Did I throw away my whole life for vanity? I was in the 170s two years ago so I have not been extremely overweight very long. I was miserable in the 170s and 160s. But, I was 248 at my surgery (HW.). In less than 3 weeks I am 221 so I know that's good but it doesn't feel good. 130 would feel good Can an I ask how you don't have any scars in the bathing suit photo? I just assumed showing my stomach was over because of the scars. I'm 49. I am hoping I won't need plastic surgery for skin removal. The $ is not really possible. Im trying to get inspired but struggling to feel good about this.
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Getting sleeved 8/29 - so excited!
Arielle replied to Arielle's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
How is everyone doing? -
Surgery yesterday -- what have I done?
Arielle replied to Aginn10's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had surgery on a Tuesday and was told I'd leave on Thursday. My surgery went very well and I walked that afternoon. But that night I woke up in agony and turned out I had internal bleeding. I had another surgery on Wed to remove the blood. When I didn't improve on Thursday, I got a blood transfusion on Friday and was finally released Saturday. Call your doctor just to be sure you're ok! Also, the gas from the surgery is extremely uncomfortable. I regretted the surgery too. I couldn't even sip water for 4 days. I am two and a half weeks out now and I'm feeling better but taking the drinking and eating very slow. I can drink water and shakes now but puréed foods are a challenge, I can only handle one ounce. It is much better than it was though! I'm down 30lbs. -
Liquid phase protein alternatives
Arielle replied to alyssa_vsg's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I found something called Pacific bone broth. It comes in chicken and turkey and has 9 grams of protein in 8 ounces. If you boil it and pour in a little egg white and stir as it boils that adds more protein. You only need to cook the egg a little and keep stirring. (Think of egg drop soup.) -
Congratulations!
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Oh no! I thought this surgery was supposed to drastically reduce the hunger! 😢
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My surgery was scheduled today!!! August 29th! All they said was no alcohol or aspirin two weeks before. I have not been dieting but now that I have a date I eating about 1400-1500 calories a day so I can lose a little before the surgery. I've only counted calories for 2 days and I'm starving. Not emotional, boredom or out-of-habit hungry BUT Real body hunger that's distracting and annoying! For those who have had the surgery, are you a lot less hungry?
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Anyone else uncomfortable with weight comments?
Arielle replied to bbrown527's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Great response! -
looking for mentor/buddy september
Arielle replied to Frank reyes's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am waiting for approval. I hope my surgery is September. -
Anyone else uncomfortable with weight comments?
Arielle replied to bbrown527's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am also dreading comments. I am trying to think of what to tell people when they ask what I'm doing. I don't want to feel like a fraud. -
Gym or no gym, that is the question
Arielle replied to AZBlackhawk's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Do you think exercise helps with tightening flabby skin? I've heard mixed opinions on this. This is a reason I would want to do some weights... -
Anyone around 5'3-5'5 and weight 250-270 how much weight did you lose in your first 6 months
Arielle replied to _optimisticsleever_'s topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Why is maintenance harder?