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qtdoll started following Bad habits before and after WLS, Drinking..not sipping, SoCal Kaiser Options Friends! and and 3 others
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Yess it's safe. Water just goes through now so you're not hurting yourself or anything. Glad you're having an easy time getting your water in!
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SoCal Kaiser Options Friends!
qtdoll replied to Helen of LaCroix's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I also did it through Kaiser SoCal! I absolutely loved the Options classes. They were so incredibly educational & I felt fully prepared for the surgery. I adored their program -
If you still stayed within your calories you should be okay! Just stick with it, it'll all be over soon 💜
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Things youve learned since having your surgery? What you wish you knew/tips? My Surgery is 08/10
qtdoll replied to LMorales's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Take advantage of your year long honeymoon phase! After 4 months it's very easy to 'abuse' your sleeve & eat what you want. Stay strict, stay commited, find healthy meals you love & stick with it. You'll keep losing when people's progress starts to slow down -
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Yeah like they said, pouch resets isn't really a thing. It's essentially just putting you back on a diet. The main one I've seen is the protein shake diet & it works because it puts you back into a basic calorie deficit. You can do that without drinking just liquids, make it a better experience for yourself!
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Bad habits before and after WLS
qtdoll replied to omrhsn's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I feel bad that you think this is even a little bit bad! You are 100% entitled to keeping that private, especially when the majority of the population are very ignorant to the procedure & think it's a magic spell. If anything, id say it's a good habit to save yourself from any of that judgement! Haha -
Bad habits before and after WLS
qtdoll replied to omrhsn's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Ohhhh great thread idea!! Before surgery I had your typical bad habits. Eat too much takeout, binge at night, avoid mirrors at all costs etc. After surgery I'd say that have become a little too attached to excersicing. I can be a bit obsessive when it comes to working out, but its also a good thing. I just can't imagine my life without it now! -
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Really hoping I haven’t sabotaged myself
qtdoll replied to justsillyme's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
One thing that we do during stalls is overthink & blame very normal things for it. This stall was most likley going to happen whether you were eating nuts or lettuce leaves, just stick to your plan & you will see results! I personally only use nuts as a topping as they can be quite calorie dense, but a little bit at a time won't cause much harm especially if they are salt-free (salty ones can however make you retain water weight) -
3 Days Post Op - Just Documenting My Journey
qtdoll replied to doubleJointed's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Wow, 8,000 steps 3 days post op is quite intense! Definitely allow your body to heal a bit more. We typically ALL feel tired & weak after the surgery & from how little calories were consuming, adding that many steps is only amplifying that feeling. Especially if you're still feeling that soreness. Be safe!! 💜 Glad each day is getting better & better -
Hospital Stay/Exercise Must Haves
qtdoll replied to hannah grace's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
For excersice: I got the Adidas Adizero SL Running shoes & they're 10/10. They're weightless! A Fitbit. Hitting my daily goals on there is my #1 motivation Compression shin sleeves are wonderful for preventing pain from walking/running/stair climbing etc A fanny pack makes life VERY easy at the gym/on your walks Look up cooling towels you can drape around your neck or tie around your wrist when you work out, they're fantastic. Lip balm. Sometimes we get dry skin after surgery & a lot of breathing during working out can cause lip dryness. Trust me, keep one in your fanny pack & you will use it A LOT. -
My program allowed carbs after 3 months! Whole grain carbs, healthy carbs, etc. I've learned to love Keto bread products as they're usually low cal, low carb & can be a solid substitute! You 100% don't need to be keto to get them, they're just a really good compromise if you want to go that route. I even make pizza with keto crust (I use Joseph's Brand Pita Bread & Lavash Bread for it) It's good to have around But I've also found that I crave breads less in general. I don't -need- a carb to be apart of every meal anymore bc all that protein keeps me full & satisfied. Maybe that can happen for you too
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What was the moment/day you decided on WLS?
qtdoll replied to longhaul68's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My doctor brought it up! I actually never even assumed itd ever be an option but I had 2 failed weight loss attempts with him w pcos & thyroid issues. He brought it up, reffered me to the program, did the classes just to see if it'd be a good fit for me & it worked out! I'm very grateful -
5 days post op... am I feeling too well?
qtdoll replied to ptsmith109's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Glad you're having an easy time! The only thing I'd say is to expect a small stall soon. Not to poop on anyone's parade but I've been on here long enough to know this is usually what upsets people early on but it'll be completely normal & it'll break on its own -
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Puking my guts out today :(
qtdoll replied to BabySpoons's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My program at Kaiser let me know thay vomiting is not normal & it should not happen. If this persists, definitely contact someone at your program! -
Did anyone NOT have a 3 week stall?
qtdoll replied to longhaul68's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Can't say I avoided it. The stall hit me hard & it lasted almost 4 weeks