istytehcrawk
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I've taken to drinking a bottle of Lipton diet green tea (either the citrus or mixed berry) every day to help me get fluids in. They have a small amount of caffeine (22mg/bottle), but I am allowed caffeine in my program.
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February bypass buddies?
istytehcrawk replied to RunningLibrarian's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Stats first: HW 427.4 (Jan. 2) SW: 413 (Feb. 15) Last week: 365.4 Today: 359.2 So, down 6.2 since last week, 53.8 since surgery and 68.2 overall. The good: FINALLY a good week. Makes up for the abysmal week I had last week, I guess. Hopefully I'll continue to have good weeks for the next two weeks, because I see my surgeon for my three-month follow-up two weeks from Thursday and I would REALLY like to be below 350 for that. I'm wearing clothes I haven't fit into for quite some time, and even some of those are already getting to be too big. Going to have to cave and buy a pair or two of capris pretty soon, I think, because I almost had a wardrobe malfunction at work yesterday because the ones I had on are too loose (and only have a fake drawstring that doesn't actually tighten the waistband). The bad: I think the hair loss has started. It's kind of hard to tell for sure because I have always been a shedder, but it seems to have increased lately. My hair's already thin, so I hope I don't lose TOO much. I'm on track with vitamins and protein (and fluids), so fingers crossed. Not doing as well with exercise as I should, simply because I haaaaaaaate it. Exercise is definitely the hardest part of all this for me, because I loathe it so much. I do it, but I could/should be doing more. -
I have reached a new level of ridiculous, even for me. This morning I downloaded an app to help me track my bowel movements to make sure I'm not at risk of constipation/an obstruction. It will alert me if I haven't gone #2 in 36 hours.
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LOL...so I'm not the only one tracking this! I keep a little note in my fitness calendar, where I also keep my food diary, medicine, exercise log and water intake
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When did all the office worker go back to work?
istytehcrawk replied to t_dulls's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I was off for three and a half weeks. Would've liked to take four full weeks but I don't get enough time off each year for that and can't afford unpaid time off. -
I've been posting a lot, so last question.... Those losing weight betting sites!
istytehcrawk replied to FingersCrossed18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Never been to one of their sites, but maybe check their terms and conditions -- if they're smart, they'll say that people who have had bariatric surgery can't participate. If they don't, well... that's their own fault, I guess. -
Singing With Raving Happiness for Shrimp!
istytehcrawk replied to FluffyChix's topic in Rants & Raves
I'm a weirdo -- I like the taste of shrimp, but I can't stand the texture! -
We shampooed carpets today. TOTALLY what I wanted to be doing on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon.
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My favorite puree-stage meal (though I hated that entire stage) was a few meatballs blended with marinara sauce, parmesan, spices, and protein powder. It was like eating the meat sauce left on the plate after spaghetti.
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To tell or not to tell?
istytehcrawk replied to Briswife15's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I can understand why people keep quiet about it, but I have told literally EVERYONE (I'm a reporter for the county paper and my hometown paper and wrote a commentary about it after I got back to work -- I can link to it if you'd like). So far, everyone has been supportive. -
Did everyone go through a liquid pre-op diet?
istytehcrawk replied to t_dulls's topic in Pre-op Diets and Questions
I did not. My program only required a 1400-calorie diet for the two weeks prior to surgery, but as RickM said, every program is different. -
As of this morning, I have officially hit 50 pounds down since surgery! That means I'm averaging 20 pounds per month. Even though it seems slow week to week, I can't argue with that!
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Fabulous! I had hoped to hit 50# this weekend, but I'm at 49.2. Oh well, celebration will have to wait!
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Congrats! That's just FABULOUS!!! You rock!
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Ughhhhh. Worst case of foamies/slimes I've had yet. It's been going on for nearly two hours now, and I'm not sure why. I ate the same thing for supper that I ate for lunch (half a piece of Mediterranean chicken from Denny's), and it sat FINE after lunch.
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I haaaaaaaate exercising. Hate it. I do it (not as often or as much as I should, probably, but still more than I ever have before), but I haaaaaaaaate it.
Why?
- asthma
- discomfort (not really pain, but not a good feeling)
- embarrassment (if done in public at all)
- lack of stamina (building up, but still low at this point)
- hate being sweaty, and I get sweaty quick
- hate being sore afterward
- IT'S SO FREAKING BORING and I'd rather be doing just about anything else
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The pop up Ads are slowing down my computer
istytehcrawk replied to Hannah83's topic in Website Assistance & Suggestions
Thank you! Those boxes were drastically affecting usage of the site. -
I've been dying my hair a reddish brownish color for several years now, because my natural color is a dull, mousy brown that I hate (one of my potential rewards for reaching a major goal is to get some sort of professional mermaid-style hair color, but I'm chickenshit and cheap so I may not go that route because it takes so much aftercare). For the past few years, I've been using Feria 36 (deep burgundy brown): Will be dying it again tonight, actually (my mom does it for me because I just end up making an uneven disaster of a mess if I try it myself). Every once in a while, my arm is drawn toward the more violet shades, but I haven't gotten up the nerve to go that far yet.
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Birth Control
istytehcrawk replied to AlamoTeacher's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have the Nexplanon implant in my left arm. It's good for three years, and aside from a nearly two-month-long period at first as my body got used to it (I've always had horrible, hemorrhage-like periods, so this wasn't a surprise even though it was super inconvenient), I've only spotted here and there since then. I'm due to get mine replaced in early August. -
February bypass buddies?
istytehcrawk replied to RunningLibrarian's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Stats first: HW 427.4 (Jan. 2) SW: 413 (Feb. 15) Last week: 365 Today: 365.4 So, up 0.4 since last week and down 47.6 since surgery and 62 overall. (Grrrr.) I had gained a pound, but now I've lost another 0.6 pounds of that, so I'm "only" up 0.4, which I know could be something as simple as minor digestive delays, but it's still annoying. Since the weather is warm enough now (finally!) to no longer need long sleeves, I cleaned out my closet and dressers last night and got rid of an entire 55-gallon bag of clothes that are either too large or will be by the time cool weather comes around again. Kept my largest pair of jeans (34s) and my progress photo outfit, but the rest of it is going to Goodwill this weekend (after I do laundry and throw a few more things in the bag). I also went through some of my clothes in the next stages down and fit into a few t-shirts and pairs of capris that had been too tight, so that was a good NSV, and I'm glad I won't have to spend money on capris, at least for a while. I noticed this week that I have a bit of a sunken-in area on the right side of my stomach, like I lost a bunch of fat in that one spot all of a sudden. Rather amusing. -
Clothing During Rapid Weightloss Months
istytehcrawk replied to Kay07's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Since the weather has finally warmed up enough that I won't be wearing long sleeves now, I just went through my dresser and closet and culled a full 55-gallon trash bag of clothes that either are already too big or will be by the time cool weather rolls around again. It'll be off to Goodwill soon. I did save my biggest pair of jeans (34s) and the outfit I take my progress pics in. -
Had to do a makeshift repair on my capris today, using paperclips, because the hem of one leg came undone on my way to work. That's what I get for wearing these for the first time in two-ish years, I guess (they're a 30 but run small because they are the same size as a similar pair I own that are 26s).
Don't mind my super-pale leg. I'd blame it on this being the first time this year that I haven't worn long pants, but the truth is that I'm almost always that pale, except for the forearm that hangs out the window while I drive in the summer, which burns and then gets a brief, faint tan.
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Good solution! I've used a stapler when I've been in a pinch and needed to fix something on my clothing...
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Birds Eye Steamfresh Veggie Made Rotini Marinara
istytehcrawk posted a topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I discovered this new pasta substitute at Walmart the other day and finally got around to trying it tonight. It's delicious! There are three other flavors, too -- zucchini/lentil penne in olive oil or a cheddar cheese sauce, and spinach/lentil rotini in alfredo sauce. This is the only one I've tried. It's 8g protein for a 1.25 cup serving, so 1.6g for 1/4 cup. I mixed mine with 1/4 cup of seasoned chicken breast for a total 1/2 cup meal with 10.6g protein. More info on the company's website. -
Why isn't there a way to block people on this site? I'm sick of scaremongering and would rather not see it.
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I agree there should be. Mine is not so much about the scaring but ive noticed one member in particular that no matter how sincere and upset someone seems to be, they just can't help but be sarcastic. I am famous for sarcasm, but there is an appropriate time and place. It doesnt belong when someone is pouring their heart out publicly because they need an understanding outlet.
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Anyone stay on shakes for meal times longer than first couple weeks?
istytehcrawk replied to GansettRam74's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Fructose... as in the sugar naturally found in fruits? I have far worse things than that to worry about, good grief. -
That, right there, is a form of mental sabotage. Trying to make you give up on it is just as bad, if not worse, than... I don't know, substituting high-calorie versions of your healthy foods without you knowing.
