ShoppGirl

Recovery is all over the map but my guess is if you are having the band removed same day that you may have a little more pain then those of us that just had the sleeve. I had very little pain post surgery but some others have a lot. It is just very individual. I would say the fact that you work from home and that you work for yourself will definitely make it easier to transition back. I assume you will be able to nap if you needed to. That’s what I would have needed if anything.

I am 5’8” and weighed 220 on surgery day. Idk about you but I know that I have tried every diet out there and may have lost but I gained that plus some. My gynecologist pulled my records for me and I gained about five pounds a year on average for over ten years (that’s as far as they could go back). I knew that if I waited I would just gain more, period. I was one year out yesterday and I am currently 9 pounds from goal (5 from a normal BMI). I never had any heartburn either and I am on medications that I was worried about how they will absorb but so far so good. Not one incidence of heartburn and medication works fine. Absolutely no regrets here.

I was looking at the calories for the ceasar and thought it looked like less than typical (440). At one year out, If it has a lot of protein it works for me as my main meal of the day. The taco salad wouldn’t but I probably wouldn’t like it anyways after getting used to lean beef most beef is greasy to me.

I had their market salad yesterday with the recommended apple cider vinaigrette dressing. Only 540 calories 28 grams of protein and that’s with all the toppings (granola, almonds and that whole packet of dressing which I only needed half of cause I don’t eat half the lettuce) anyways It was really good. And I tried the diet lemonade because of this thread lol.

My cholesterol went up immediately postop to a little bit to where he told me to watch it and the surgeons office told me to take fish oil but someone on here said it could have to do with the rapid weight loss somehow. I haven’t verified that with a doctor yet but they must’ve heard that somewhereI haven’t verified that with a doctor yet but they must’ve heard that somewhere

I thought about it but the most obvious gift would have been food and with COVID I wasn’t sure if they would be allowed to have it plus I didn’t want to eat it when I got it all together. Thinking back I suppose a big basket of pre packaged goodies could have worked. Not sure about the irony of giving food either. Lol. Maybe a gift card for Starbucks or panara bread.

I’ve never had one but I’m sure it’s just a precaution. Good news is even if it comes back abnormal at least you learned something is going on with your heart before it becomes an issue and they can most likely fix it and then do your surgery. (Im guessing of course).

What makes you think that you will develop another hernia? Did you read somewhere that is common or something?? I don’t know anything about it but I would express your exact concerns to the doctor and let them give you statistics to help make your decision.

I was able to drink the protein water so I never tried it but there are some broths out there that have protein in them. I want to say it was Unjury was the brand?? Maybe that will work for you. Don’t give up. Their are sooooo many protein products out there. You will find something. Have you asked your doctor for something for the nausea. I bet That would help too.

Small victories.

You have lost 85 pounds since surgery, congratulations. You may just be in a stall. I believe they typically last a week or two but have heard many people on here have them last three weeks or even a month. If you are sticking to your plan 100% it is just a stall and it will lift soon. If you are winging it you may want to start logging your calories and measuring things again just so you have that info to give to your nutritionist when you speak with them if the stall does not break soon.

Do they post the nutritional info? I only ask because some of the smoothies at tropical smoothie seem harmless but if you pay attention they are over 700 calories and that’s before you start adding stuff. Some of their food is the same way. That’s why I had to study the menu online before I went.

Has anyone ever been to one of these. Apparently they are all over. I want to go so badly. What’s good there? It all looks so good on their online menu. Also, if I get a smoothie to go and put in fridge will it be good later that same day? I am thinking if I eat food I obviously can’t do a smoothie too but I could have it later for a snack or for dinner if it’s a protein one. Maybe I will just get a smoothie and call it a day. I glanced at the calories and many things are a splurge as listed but I’m thinking I can get the sauce on the side or leave off the bacon, etc to make it doable. Just curious what others get there.

I was not even given a calorie goal for the purée phase. You are eating such small portions you shouldn’t be able to eat too much.

I just wanted to update. I ended up going and I got a Thai chicken salad 370 calories and the Jetty junior smoothie made with Splenda 80 calories. I drank the smoothie on the way home and just had the salad for dinner. They were both really good. So SOME of the stuff on the menu is high calorie but not all. I guess it’s like anywhere you go really.

I have bipolar disorder so my meds made me a slow loser but I am sitting at five pounds from a “normal” bmi. I keep saying that I may have to add in some exercise to lose the rest. I am very happy with my progress though and even if I didn’t lose anymore I would consider the surgery a success for sure. Trust the process. It works.

Tomorrow will be my one year anniversary since my sleeve surgery and all I can say is that it suck’s but it is SOOOOOOOO worth it and that it gets easier once you get to purées.

Try doing a puzzle or a craft or anything other than tv. TV has so many commercials and food scenes that it makes it harder.

I didn’t realize until post surgery that I have a good addiction and I am still working on it. I have searched all over in my tiny town and can’t find a therapist that specializes in disordered eating but if you can find one many people swear it helps tremendously.

That’s the second time I have heard of that thing and everyone raved about how well it works. I’m glad it worked for you.

You probably have never had reason to wear one before but you would be amazed the difference a good push up bra will make. I got tiny implants many moons ago when I was thin and I still wore push up bras. Hopefully that will make enough of a difference but if it doesn’t then I would talk to the doctor and let him know you are unhappy for certain.

Hello and welcome. How cool it is that you will be doing this journey together. It’s a life changing one for sure.

So you are allowed Coke Zero? My surgeon said medically I am allowed but they still strongly suggest to steer clear because of the correlation between soda (even diet) and obesity even though they have no idea why they just know it happens. I am just curious what other countries doctors are saying about soda because I do miss my Coke Zero on occasion. If I know myself I will not be able to have just one or two though.

Does the grilled chicken have that sweet taste that the breaded chicken does? I don’t love their breaded chicken because of the sweet taste and wondered about the grilled but haven’t tried it yet.