Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🌈 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

RichelleGetsFit0309

Gastric Sleeve Patients
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Content Count

    94

  • Joined

  • Last visited

Everything posted by RichelleGetsFit0309

  1. RichelleGetsFit0309

    Trouble eating/drinking enough?

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to Shadow07's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Perfectly normal and I found out 2-3 weeks after my surgery I was able to drink more. Just keep taking small sips. With my program I didn't have to worry about protein until later on so I mainly had water, jello, broth. Hang in there it will get better!
  2. RichelleGetsFit0309

    robot engineering

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to johnnyboij's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

    I had robotic gastric sleeve surgery in August. On my doctors site he had a video showing how it’s done. Very interesting.
  3. RichelleGetsFit0309

    Anyone for August 2020

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to MotivatedMomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Check in: Eating wise I’m doing well. It’s been an adventure discovering new foods. I still have days where the old eating thoughts creep into my head and I just ignore them as much as I can. I also had an asthma flare up and was prescribed prednisone. My pouch wanted to eat any and everything but o had to explain to her we can no longer do that and she seemed to get the hint. How is everyone else doing? Ready for the holidays?
  4. RichelleGetsFit0309

    Day 2 post-op

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to Hannah.s's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Take small sips. They gave me medicine cups and I sipped from those. When I went home if I tried to take more than a sip I would be in pain. As the weeks went on it got better. As far as tips and advice just take it one day at a time. No day is the same and give yourself grace during this time. It’s a whole NEW way of living and eating.
  5. RichelleGetsFit0309

    Favorite Grocery Products

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to ChubRub's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

    I had this yesterday and it was good. Thought I share in here.
  6. RichelleGetsFit0309

    Anyone for August 2020

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to MotivatedMomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    For the first time this week I had a FULL bowl movement and no straining. So I think that combo of prunes and stool softener worked.
  7. RichelleGetsFit0309

    Anyone for August 2020

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to MotivatedMomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Saw my surgeon and told him about the discomfort. He said it’s most likely due to a stitch that hasn’t popped yet. He also put me back on stool softeners as well. Hopefully this and the prunes will get things going in the right direction. How is everyone doing?
  8. RichelleGetsFit0309
    Thank you for giving me that final push. I’ve been hanging on to my XXL and now I can get rid of them.
  9. RichelleGetsFit0309

    Anyone for August 2020

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to MotivatedMomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Surgery twins! Congrats on the weight loss. There is a food grocery board in this site and I’ve been getting new food ideas from there since I was getting tired of eating the same thing every day. I’m also going to try prunes and see if that helps. Thanks for the tip.
  10. RichelleGetsFit0309

    Anyone for August 2020

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to MotivatedMomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Not bad. Incision site is still a little tender but I always tend to recover slowly. Tolerating foods well. I’m going to the bathroom but find myself straining. Seeing the doctor on Tuesday and hopefully he will have some suggestions. I went from a XXL to XL. Still feels surreal. How are you?
  11. RichelleGetsFit0309

    Favorite Grocery Products

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to ChubRub's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

    Hi, I’ve been lurking for a few weeks while I was waiting to start my general diet stage. I had ate this for breakfast this morning and it was really good. Breakfast has been a struggle and this was a nice addition. Thanks for recommending.
  12. RichelleGetsFit0309

    Anyone for August 2020

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to MotivatedMomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    How is your eating now?
  13. RichelleGetsFit0309

    Anyone for August 2020

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to MotivatedMomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Thank you! The dreaded third week stall. I hope you have a smooth transition to soft foods.
  14. RichelleGetsFit0309

    4 weeks out and have not lost weight

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to Abbie_tom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Hi, Sorry to hear about the stall. If you put stall in the search engine you will see that this has happened to many members on here and I'm sure there will be plenty of helpful tips. I had a tough recovery as well and just try to take it day by day.
  15. RichelleGetsFit0309

    WLS prep

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to minimamaz00m's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

    Thank you so much!!! I’m doing the best I can taking it one meal at a time.
  16. RichelleGetsFit0309

    WLS prep

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to minimamaz00m's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

    Shower chairs are expensive so I just purchased a smaller chair from Telco and have been using that when I shower. Some days I don’t need it but when I’m having a tough day it comes in handy.
  17. RichelleGetsFit0309

    Anyone for August 2020

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to MotivatedMomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Happy Birthday!!!
  18. RichelleGetsFit0309

    Anyone for August 2020

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to MotivatedMomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Hey All, I’m officially one month post op. Aside from some minor issues the first two weeks things have been progressing smoothly. I’ve graduated to regular foods and have been tolerating them as well. Today is my birthday and I must say it will feel weird not to have my traditional birthday meal and cake but I’m thinking about all the birthdays I will now gain instead. How is everyone doing on their journey?
  19. RichelleGetsFit0309

    Getting cold feet- VSG Pre-Op

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to LandoLivie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Hi! I prayed and prayed and prayed that I was making the right decision. Then one day I felt at ease and I never looked back. I was sleeved last month.
  20. RichelleGetsFit0309

    Pre surgery diet freak out

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to Jsteelecat's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

    The first few days were terrible. I can't even lie to ya. On the bad days i just wen tot bed early. During the second week things got a little better but I missed food so much. Also try not be around anyone eating food. I would lock myself up in my room during dinner so I wouldn't be tempted.
  21. RichelleGetsFit0309

    Surgery date before insurance approval?

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to Kaybop's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Same thing happened to me as well. I was given a surgery date of 8/19 in July. I was nervous but it only took the insurance company a week to approve my surgery. Hoping you have the same outcome.
  22. RichelleGetsFit0309

    How much did you lose on your pre-op diet?

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to TheAngryMeow's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I lost 16 pounds I did eat from time to time (which was approved) because I had bad dizzy spells and the blood pressure pills only made them worse.
  23. RichelleGetsFit0309

    Surgery for non-weight reasons?

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to cmac1mcB's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

    I have asthma but I have a slew of medical issues due to my obesity. Even after having the surgery last month I still take my asthma meds and use my rescue inhaler so I’m curious how you got off those so quickly especially is your asthma is serve? Would it be nice to breathe better? Sure would but I did this surgery for my high blood pressure, high cholesterol, pre diabetes, sleep apnea, joint pain etc.
  24. RichelleGetsFit0309

    Anyone for August 2020

    RichelleGetsFit0309 replied to MotivatedMomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    My program recommends one protein drink/shake a day while on the soft food diet and that is how I am able to meet or some times go pass my protein goal for the day. My goal is 60. Once I move on to general diet I was told I can cut the shakes/drinks out if I can reach the protein goal on my own each day. I still think I will keep the protein powder in the house just in case.
  25. RichelleGetsFit0309
    Bariatric Vitamin B 12 B complex D3 Vit D 2 1x a week Calcium 2x a day Acid reducer (for 3 months) Stool softener (for one month) then I move on to Miralax as needed Asthma and Allergy meds Blood pressure pill

PatchAid Vitamin Patches

Bariatric Forums

For Patients

Health Professionals

Search Surgeons

Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

×