BabySpoons

4 hours ago, SkinnyMingo1408 said:

I still hate how they look, because all the weight I have left to lose seems to have just melted generally down but it's something.

My family told me to quit wearing my large XXX clothing so I went back into my closet and found I can fit into jeans that I haven't been able to wear for years. Before I couldn't get them over my hips, much less button and zip up.

But like you I don't like how they look. Black yoga pants seem more slimming to me. Until I get to a lower weight anyway. But it still felt good to be able to put them on. I have some old button fly jeans that I'm looking forward to wearing again in the near future.

Glad to hear you are going strong at 6 days @Sandygal. Week two should get better for you. Not sure about muscle relaxers for pain. Never used them. But back and shoulder pain is usually caused from trapped gas after surgery. You might be better to walk it off.

When telling my doctor about the pain from that right incision, he said it was a deeper stitch and is normal to feel it more than the other 5. I told him I was afraid of ripping it out. He assured me it was stronger than I thought and not to worry. I have a pretty good pain threshold so knowing I wasn't damaging anything while moving around was a relief.

Also hold a pillow up against your stomach when transitioning from lying to sitting and sitting to standing. Takes the pressure off the tummy muscles and really helped till I got past the first couple weeks of discomfort.

Good luck!!!

1 hour ago, The Greater Fool said:

Anyone who disagrees is obviously wrong

I want to believe. I want to be on the side that's right so...I won't question it. LOL

Thank you!!

I bought a watermelon at the Farmers market but it's not seedless. I cut and cubed half of it and it's chilling in the fridge. I love cold melon after my daily walk to help me rehydrate. Cantaloupe is another.

I spit most of the seeds out, but I missed a few. I know this would be a big no no early on before my stomach healed and risk one getting stuck in my incision line. At almost 5 months is this a potential problem blocking my anastomosis or will those seeds pass on through?

1 hour ago, tantakatie said:

exasperated by perfumed nurses

This made me chuckle, but I can totally understand that happening. They should know better. Perfumed nurses should be banned from all post-surgery rooms. 🤢

Congrats on a successful surgery!

3 hours ago, Arabesque said:

those like @BabySpoons who don’t have to follow every stage.

But I did. My doctor's plan just didn't include the puree stage. And for good reason. It sounds horrific. LOL jk jk

Actually, there was one time I put a can of Progresso vegetable beef Soup in a Vitamix and pureed it. It tasted fantastic!!!

I never even had a puree phase. I went from full liquids to soft foods at 2 weeks. You should be safe but most here will tell you to follow your bariatric teams' recommendations.

I love hearing about the health improvements even more than the weight loss. Congrats!!!!!

Before surgery I had a hard time drinking plain Water unless it was flavored/sweetened with Crystal Light. After, I couldn't drink sweet and preferred cool clear water till about 3 weeks after surgery.

I set out three 20 oz bottles and start sipping throughout the day with a goal to finish them all before bedtime. If not, if I woke, I'd drink more and hopefully finish by morning. But I never forced myself to meet goal. I just did the best I could without allowing myself to become dehydrated.

The remaining ounces I got from my Protein Drinks, milk, broth etc. Early on if you have to choose between drinking or eating....drink.

8 hours ago, MsTeeTee said:

I’ve been forcing myself to eat my Protein instead of drinking it.

At less than a month I wouldn't be forcing anything. Hydration is way more important at this point than trying to meet Protein goals. You have plenty of time for that when food isn't such an aversion for you.

Most kids have seen chubby kids at school teased and bullied so I'm sure they get it. Explaining that some people's bodies are broken and need the surgery to fix it should suffice.

GL with your upcoming surgery!

I just woke up thirsty and glugged down quite a bit of SF Raspberry tea and I'm over 4 months out from surgery.

Even though liquids usually pass through your new stomach pouch fairly quickly, it can be painful, especially early on, to drink too fast. Even more so with food in your tummy. Sometimes I wait longer than 30 minutes to drink after eating something.

Everyone's tolerance is a bit different but since hydration is crucial early on, I would say concentrate on getting your liquids in before anything else. I realized around 2 months I could drink instead of sip, and I was pretty relieved.

35 minutes ago, BeanitoDiego said:

Breathing is much easier today, and I'm grateful for that!

Glad to hear that! And 4 days out from surgery. Every day will get better for you.

37 minutes ago, BeanitoDiego said:

I do know that the hole in the diaphragm was stitched smaller to keep the hiatal hernia in check.

Yeah, doc told me 10% of my stomach was pushing up into my chest. No wonder I had almost daily bouts of reflux and couldn't breathe to do anything. I'm grateful as well. If I hadn't decided to have the surgery that hernia may never have been found.

1 hour ago, BeanitoDiego said:

I truly hope to never experience a sore diaphragm again.

Did they not send you home with any pain meds??? I can't imagine how mine would have felt if I had none. Ouch!!! Glad you are through the worst of it.

But....in the end it's all worth it. My doctor told me after he repaired the Hiatal hernia that he stitched my diaphragm smaller. I wonder if that's what they did with you ??

So, between having the RNY and repairs, I haven't had any more episodes of GERD. "Knock on wood."

I'm middle of the road I guess. Try as I might, I can't drink coffee without Creamer. No sweetener unless it's a cold brew.

Here's one I saw earlier and oddly enough reminds me of you @ms.sss since you mentioned taking pole dancing classes post op for exercise. LOL

Day 1 after surgery - 2 weeks I could have unsweetened applesauce.

2-5 weeks I could have canned fruit packed in Water or if packed in juice drain and rinse before eating (no skins, peels, seeds, dried fruit or fruit juice).

5 weeks on I could have raw fruit. No restrictions on type.

12 hours ago, Mike.J.Y said:

I think my bill will go down 1k a month at the minimum.

Wow, that will be quite the savings for you. What you going to do with all that extra money??? LOL

I was doing OMAD (one meal a day) and Keto for the last couple years without much luck. So I wasn't getting takeout very often. Except on Chinese Fridays.

I bought a side of beef from a local farmer and filled up my freezer pre-op, so I should be set now for a good long time, Protein wise. Grilled steak is still a struggle to eat. But cooked in the Instapot with beef broth and veggies (Swiss steak for example) works well for me. Along with roasts and lean hamburger in various dishes. Soups are still my friend so looking forward to cooler Fall weather.

I allow an occasional carb. Potatoes, corn on the cob, baked Beans, low carb tortillas but for the most part, meat and veggies are my mantra. Oh and low fat dairy.

So yeah, I spent my food savings ahead of time on the moo cow >

59 minutes ago, ChunkCat said:

Coloring in big, bold swear words was cathartic. 🤣

That made me smile. 😏

18 minutes ago, losinglosinglosing said:

Now, I'm like, take all the pictures you want. I'm constantly posting selfies and pictures of myself with others online. It's so much fun. One of my favorite NSV.

I've seen your photos on here. You have done so well and should be proud. You look great and looking forward to when I can smile for the camera. 😁

2 hours ago, LindsayT said:

make sure you're taking progress photos for yourself

I keep track of my progress using the 3D Body Scanner at my club every month. The comparison capabilities are pretty impressive and precise.

A future NSV for me will be when I lift the ban of no pictures posted of me on Facebook. At my heaviest, I had family taking pics at get togethers and posting online. I hated it and told them not to and yes, it's a pride thing. I don't know at what point I will feel comfortable with it again but I can't be the only one here who doesn't want their overweight photos online for everyone to see???

I'm looking forward to the day that I'll be OK with it.

2 hours ago, Mike.J.Y said:

It must have felt awesome to see the scale leave the 3's and see the 2's

Thank you, yes, I am more than thrilled with my progress so far. And I do feel like a million bucks. Going from completely sedentary to walking 2 miles a day outside, among other things, feels amazing.

I am almost halfway to my WL goal and can only imagine how much better I'll feel when I get into the 100's. Maybe like 2 million. LOL

I wasn't sure when your surgery was scheduled. It's coming up soon. I'm glad to hear you feel more comfortable with everything. You will do great and keep us posted. Good luck!!!!