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Has anyone tried a Starbucks drink in the first 2 phases after surgery? If so, what have you tried?
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FINALLY... hit my 40 pound loss mark!
Mytimenow17 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’ve lost 40 pounds since I started my weight loss journey 3 weeks before surgery. Have lost 26 pounds since surgery, which was 9/11/17. I knew I’d be one of those slow losers, because no matter how hard I’ve tried to lose weight, it has always been a struggle. It may be slow, and it sure isn’t easy, but I’m doing it! -
4 weeks post-op and constipated!
Mytimenow17 replied to CarpeDiem129's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was very constipated on Saturday, so much that I was in pain. I took two over the counter stool softeners and helped a lot! I just have to go back to taking one every other day to keep me regulated. I got the generic brand at Walmart. -
FINALLY... hit my 40 pound loss mark!
Mytimenow17 replied to Mytimenow17's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It’s 40 pounds in almost 4 months, not one month. I started dieting on Aug. 15th, and had lost 14 pounds pre-op, and then lost the 26 post op since 9/11/17, for a total of 40 pounds lost. Yes, I have gone down in jeans from a size 16 to a 10. I can get into my size 8s, but still wear my 10 and 12s for comfort. Also have dropped in size in tops from a 2X to a large, which is still comfortable, and not tight at all. And is met a nice guy, that I had my first date with tonight and all went great! A real gentleman, and we have lots in common. -
FINALLY... hit my 40 pound loss mark!
Mytimenow17 replied to Mytimenow17's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats!! -
FINALLY... hit my 40 pound loss mark!
Mytimenow17 replied to Mytimenow17's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats!!! -
multivitamin that won't make me gag?
Mytimenow17 replied to Lainey H's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Are you taking the melt in your mouth form or the chewable? I’ve taken the chewable since my surgery and I love them! They taste like candy/starbursts to me. Good luck! -
I’m so scared... my hair had been really growing nicely, and now all of a sudden every time I run my fingers through my hair I have several strands between my fingers, and my brush is full of hair every time I brush my hair. [emoji20]. My hair was looking so pretty and long, and I just don’t want it falling out. I have been using Nioxin shampoo since before surgery (gastric sleeve and hiatal hernia repair), which was on 9/11/17, and I’ve also been taking biotin, zinc, B12, and also I take my multi vitamin twice daily and calcium, as well as my iron, omprazole, and also started taking a collagen to help with hair, skin, joints, etc. The collagen is supposed to help hair, but it’s been since I started taking it that I’ve noticed my hair coming loose. Also, I’ve been at a standstill for about two weeks with no weight loss. Please help!
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A year out on December 2nd. Ask me anything
Mytimenow17 replied to MsShortyDee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you so much for your reply! It’s comforting to know that! Do you increase your intake in protein with shakes or just eating things with protein? I did start trying to increase my protein with an extra shake. I felt like I was getting about 64g of protein a day, which is what my Dr suggested. -
Help, I’m losing my hair!
Mytimenow17 replied to Mytimenow17's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I usually drink one 30g shake, I’ve been eating a Bariatric 15g protein pancake every morning, and eat a chicken breast every day, and then usually a 15g protein snack. I feel like I’m getting my protein intake each day, but I know I haven’t been getting quite as much water as I should. I really have to force myself to drink water. I have seen where people say take in lots of protein, so I’m trying to get another shake in and hope that helps. :-/ -
A year out on December 2nd. Ask me anything
Mytimenow17 replied to MsShortyDee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Did you lose your hair? I’m so scared... my hair had been really growing nicely, and now all of a sudden every time I run my fingers through my hair I have several strands between my fingers. My hair was looking so pretty and long, and I just don’t want it falling out. I have been using Nioxin shampoo since before surgery (gastric sleeve and hiatal hernia repair), which was on 9/11/17, and I’ve also been taking biotin, zinc, B12, and also I take my multi vitamin twice daily and calcium, as well as my iron, omprazole, and also started taking a collagen to help with hair, skin, joints, etc. The collagen is supposed to help hair, but it’s been since I started taking it that I’ve noticed my hair coming loose. Also, I’ve been at a standstill for about two weeks with no weight loss. Please help! Thank you!! Congratulations on your weight loss!! -
OMG, is this from your friend having the sleeve surgery? Sure hope she/He is getting better! Sending prayers.
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Has anyone tried the multivitamin patches? If so which one is recommended? I am 2 1/2 months post op. Thanks!
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Two month out ..... I'm very down !!!!
Mytimenow17 replied to Dolcy1182's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I’m 2 1/2 months out and have lost 38 pounds, but 13 of that I lost prior to surgery. I’m barely losing now, for the last few weeks. I liked when I was seeing the numbers drop almost daily, but know that’s not realistic indefinitely. I just want to get to the 40 pound mark which will make me at my half way mark. My son tells me to up my water intake, especially because I rarely meet my water intake goal. Do you all count tea, and other fluids as “water intake”? I have a crazy busy work schedule so it’s hard to get in exercise in the evenings, but I do try to walk as much as I can. -
Will I always get that full feeling while eating just a small amount of food?
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Hiatus Hernia Diagnosed 20 Months After Gastric Sleeve Op
Mytimenow17 replied to PureDarkness's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had a hiatal hernia repair at the same time as the sleeve, and I also get the pains in my throat and chest, which I think is due to eating too fast, too much, or bigger bites and not chewing up the food like I should. Because I don’t have that problem with My surgery was on 9/11/17. I had been told I had a hernia, severe reflux, and my esphogus was even corroding at the bottom. Have had to cut out all sodas and carbonation. -
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
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Pain under main incision 7 weeks post op...
Mytimenow17 replied to Mytimenow17's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Maybe?? It felt like a bruise under the skin. But the pain is gone now after using a Pain patch last night. Now I’m stressing over a lump I found in my breast a couple of days ago. My Dr. wants me to have another mammogram, but they can’t get me in for another mammogram and ultra sound until Tuesday. I just had a mammogram done in August. :-/ -
Pain under main incision 7 weeks post op...
Mytimenow17 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It feels like a bruise, but can’t see one. It feels like it’s inside and not on the surface. It had quit hurting a few weeks post op, but has started hurting again. Anyone else experienced this? -
Pain under main incision 7 weeks post op...
Mytimenow17 replied to Mytimenow17's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you! Glad you are okay! And best of luck with your surgery! -
I noticed about 3 weeks post op that I had a very yellow bruise on the front of my left breast, about 2” from the center of my chest. It caused me concerned because I had not noticed this before. And since it was yellow, that means it was healing, and had had a worse bruise prior to it being yellow. I had not noticed a bruise on my breast, I think because I was so focused on taking care of my incisions daily. I’m wondering if this may have happened when I was in surgery. It did take the yellow bruise a good two weeks to go away, and then tonight I noticed a lump in my breast in the exact spot where the bruise was. This is really scaring me, but wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience??
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Learning how to eat regular foods again...
Mytimenow17 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 7 weeks post op and it has been so strange discovering that I can’t eat nearly the amount of foods I used to. Just had a mini vacation visiting family, so trying different foods tore up my stomach on day 3 of vacation! Spent most of the evening back and forth to the bathroom. I’ve also been having a little pain where my pouch is, and a lot of gurgling in my stomach. Not sure if it’s just my stomach getting used to new foods?? I am still getting in my 2 shakes a day, and liquid/water intake. I do still get full real quick, usually with only 1/3 or 1/2 of a small meal. -
Dehydration
Mytimenow17 replied to Excitedforthesleeve's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Me too! -
I just get my first doll and I’m five weeks post. Haven’t lost any weight in a week, six days. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get past the stall? Thank you!
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My first stall :(
Mytimenow17 replied to Mytimenow17's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow!!!