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Foods After Surgery That Used To Be a No-No
Arabesque replied to SummerTimeGirl's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
For me it comes down to portion size, awareness of calorie & nutrient content, & a balanced diet. I guess it depends upon what you consider a variety of foods. I eat a variety of plant & animal proteins (more animal I admit), vegetables, fruit, a small amount of whole or multi grains. No breads, no pastas, or rice or alternatives. Avoid sugar, artificial sweeteners or sugar additives as much as I can (can be challenging cause it’s everywhere & yes I had cake & dessert over Christmas). No carbonated drinks (except for tonic/soda/sparkling water which I let flatten & drink slowly). I drink a glass of alcohol once a month or two. I don’t take any supplements. Since my surgery almost 2 years ago, I’ve had takeaway three times - braised chicken & vegetables twice & steamed gyoza once (ate the filling only). Do I miss it? Nope. I never was a big fast food eater so no loss there either. I cook most of my own food because I can control the ingredients & how it’s cooked & prepared. My decision came down to two things: what I used to do which contributed to my history of gaining weight & the things I realised I just didn’t need. Does it restrict my lifestyle? Nope. I go out to restaurants & socialise with friends & family without a problem. I freeze meals so if I need a quick convenient meal I just defrost something from my freezer. (God bless my microwave.) Honestly my inability to eat spicy food is my greatest problem - it seems they put chilli in every darn thing these days. But this is what’s working for me. You have to work out what works for you. If that means you can have some dessert or takeaway or become vegan or whatever it’s all good. If your diet becomes so restrictive it compromises your enjoyment of your life (i.e. being happy & healthy), you’ll likely fail. Good luck on your journey. Sorry for the long post🙂. -
My goal outfit is/was . . .
ms.sss replied to TreeTrunks's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
It wasn’t so much as a final goal, but I really wanted to fit into a pair of these awesome size 8 jeans I bought on sale a long time ago when I was a size 10, thinking I would lose a few pounds to fit into them. I never did. Fast forward to weight loss after surgery, and I effing missed my window to fit into them! By the time I remembered to try them on, i had already sized out of them. Geez. I like your idea of the kayak goal. Though honestly, even now I doubt I could go kayaking all day and NOT be exhausted, lol. But you do remind me that I still have one more weight loss goal to cross off my list: to go diving and NOT have to wear a mens’ XL wetsuit AND not have pack my BCD with like 20 lbs of weights while everyone else needed less than 10!! (I always found the amount of weights i needed slightly embarrassing 😢). So as soon as we can go on vacation, this is gonna be crossed off my list!!! -
Im so anxious too 🤦🏻♀️ Tuesday is the big day.. everything is moving so fast... i got the call friday, i had 2 apts yesterday, one tomorrow, covid test Saturday and surgery Tuesday.
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Blood test and vitamins- do you take vitamins before testing
catwoman7 replied to 2Bsmaller18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
the only time I've had to fast before labs is when they're testing glucose, which I don't think they've done with my bariatric panel in quite awhile. Although I've sometimes been asked before a "surprise" blood test (like when I go to my PCP for some issue and she orders a blood test) how long it's been since I've eaten -- they can still test glucose level, evidently, but I'm guessing they do something different if you haven't fasted. the PA at my bariatric surgeon's office once recommended that I stop taking vitamins a couple of days before my annual bariatric panel, but honestly, I'm not sure why he recommends this since I take vitamins every day and have for almost six years. So whatever my vitamin levels are on any given day is my "norm". The only vitamin I take that's not a daily thing is B12 - I take a megadose every two weeks. So I try to schedule my labs in the middle of the two-week cycle, since having labs done a day or two after I take my B12 could show that I'm really high in B12, which may not be my "average", if that makes sense. -
Blood test and vitamins- do you take vitamins before testing
NovaLuna replied to 2Bsmaller18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I take my last nightly vitamin at 7pm usually. When I do my labs I go when it opens at 7am. I, personally, choose to fast. I take my thyroid meds the second they're done doing my blood work and thirty minutes after that I eat. Then I have to wait 4 hours to take my first multi because of the stupid thyroid meds... I usually set my alarm on normal days and take my thyroid meds at 5am and then go back to sleep so I can take my multi's after breakfast and my whole routine isn't thrown off. I really hate lab work days... they throw everything off! -
Blood test and vitamins- do you take vitamins before testing
2Bsmaller18 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I switched to a new surgeon for my annual follow up appointments. Previously I would skip my multivitamin I normally take at night (it has biotin in it as well) the night before my labs and I am fasting when I go in for labs that morning. The new surgeon (well the nurse I spoke with) said to take my vitamin as normal the night before and I don't need to fast. What does everyone else do? -
Revision due to GERD
mae7365 replied to Nurse Crystal's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I couldn't get the revision surgery fast enough! I had reflux since 2010, and had the sleeve done in 2014. Never knew that sleeve surgery can actually make GERD worse. After exhausting every medical option, sleeping in a recliner and constantly coughing from the acid erosion of my throat, I went back to my original surgeon who gave me the LINX or bypass options. I didn't go with LINX because it's only been around for 10 years and bypass (gastrojejunostomy for insurance purposes) is considered the "gold standard" for chronic GERD. After GERD was confirmed by testing (including BRAVO), I had the bypass on 10/29/20. Have not had any reflux since surgery. I struggled through the first 3-4 weeks post op, and I am a "dumper", but I feel great. I've lost 41 pounds since surgery, I'm now in the normal BMI range, dropped from a size 16 to size 10 and have more energy than I did before surgery. I think some of the energy is also because I can finally sleep at night like a normal person: no waking up with a hand/mouth full of stomach acid! I did lots of internet research, including articles in medical journals, and the gastrojejunostomy made the most sense for me. And the weight loss is definitely a bonus! -
Can anybody relate to a very slooooow weight loss from the start?
outofusernames replied to free2beMi's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Me. Mine was 7/9/20 and I've lost 50 pounds? Started out at 213 5'5" and although my nutritionist wants no less than 1200 calories a day and just 81-90g of protein, I've eaten less, done a reset and exercised. I haven't binged or emotionally eaten but... I have a glass of wine now and then and don't adhere to keto or 500 calories a day. I hesitate to come here because although I find it helpful, my surgeon's approach is not typical and I read about super fast weight loss and feel bad. I'm now worried about meeting goal by 1 year. And I know there are people here with similar stats to mine that are now 115 pounds. But as my surgeon says, this is for life. It's not a race. I'm in my late 30's and sure, I can up my workouts to twice a day and starve like I have in the past but that's not why I did self-pay surgery. I do worry but on the bright side, I'll have less saggy skin and hopefully the changes in skin won't age me so harshly. You're not a failure! Just focus on small things like meeting protein and water goals and it will come off. -
Can anybody relate to a very slooooow weight loss from the start?
Creekimp13 replied to free2beMi's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I was slow but steady. Hard to be patient when everyone else seems to be losing so fast. Stay the course....you're doing fine. Don't count your success as numbers on the scale. Count it in days you've followed your plan and how well you've followed your plan. Eventually, the numbers on the scale show that effort, I promise. -
1 year+ post op sleeve stretch
sideeye replied to Pinkbunny's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I think you’ll get different answers here from different people, but for me three years out? No. I could not plough my way through my pantry anymore, not without a lot of pausing for digestion. You’ll have a much better internal brake, which will hopefully make you consider what’s happening instead of the headlong rush you used to be able to do. For instance, if you cooked half a pound of pasta and tried to eat it in one sitting, you probably wouldn’t be able to. You’d maybe manage half of it, feel uncomfortably full, and then have to either put it away or slow waaaaay down and eat the rest of it over the next hour or so. So you become very aware of binging tendencies (at least in my case). This is where it becomes important to understand there will be a “WHY” you’re overeating, and to get ahead of that by lining up a therapist. For some people, the absence of hunger pangs is like flipping a switch - that hormone is gone, and now they’re good! For others there is a real need for a certain taste, like fast food fries or ice cream, and that craving is very difficult to snap because of the “just one taste” impulse. Some people are emotional eaters whose overeating is prompted by an emotional state change. And for others the act of overeating itself created an endorphin feedback loop, so overeating actually rewarded you by making you feel good, sort of the opposite of the emotional eater (I was this kind). For me, the endorphin rush is gone now and so I’m not chemically rewarded for overeating, even a few years out. That chemical hit just isn’t possible anymore. My stomach is around the same capacity as it was 9 months out, I can only really eat a max of 1.5 cups of food in one 20-minute period. My pandemic problem has been grazing (2.5 cups of pasta, snacked on during a day around other meals, for instance) plus a weird stress reaction where I pack all of my tension into my jaw and mouth and guess what alleviates that ache? Chewing and swallowing actual food, not gum (dammit!). I maintained for two years with little problem. The pandemic knocked me for a loop. Am relatively confident I can reset (if I can get this damn jaw thing under control) but I’ve come to think a LOT of success in WLS is getting to the root of WHY you eat. That will help you in deciding how to manage the rough spots, and will prevent you from getting blindsided as much. -
I am also retired 68 yo. June 3rd will mark 2 yrs Roux en Y. I have noticed that I tend to graze more so in the evening. I had gotten away from taking my time (20-30 min) to eat, not drinking while I am eating, and waiting 20 minutes after eating before I drink again. I also have coffee in the AM, but my husband & I are both big on having that first meal of the day. There is a reason it is called breakfast as in break the fast. 😀😀 For me, it sets the trend to get on schedule. I also have returned to using the Baritastic app. If I write it down, it helps me be accountable to myself. I am open to any other suggestions.
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I don’t even know how to eat anymore. It doesn’t take me forever to eat. I think I’m still eating too fast. Things also don’t upset my stomach like everyone else. I sometimes think something is wrong but I am losing weight. My heaviest was 363 and I’m down to 307. So that’s good you know ? I just have this constant fear of over eating and eating too fast and ruining everything. I can eat more than my sister who had the same surgery same time as me. I’m just worried. Someone please tell me it’s normal haha or that I’m ok. And give me tips on how to slow down. Thanks !!
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How much weight did you lose the first 90 days ?
JMJames92 replied to Tim C's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I honestly have no idea why the weight came off so fast. I have always just kind of guessed it was because of my age. I did not lost any hair and I actually wasn't exercising at all for like the first year after my surgery. I was eating VERY little for a long time. -
Had DS urgery april 2018 .. lost a lot of weight . and well since covid hit I gained almost 20 lbs back in a year i cant believe this happened. what do i do? I am making appointment with surgeon ASAP. I have no idea on how to lose this again and fast! Im sorry I let this happen. 20 lbs is a lot!!!!!
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How much weight did you lose the first 90 days ?
Tim C replied to Tim C's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
WOW Dude that is crazy! Any idea why you lost so fast? Did you hve ny hair loss losing weight that fat? It doesn't appear so from the picture. Were you exercising a lot nd eating very little during that time? Thanks for replying and congratulations! -
Food Before and After Photos
ms.sss replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Takeout for dinner tonite. Chicken & Steak Burrito w/ cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, red onions, jalapenos, cilantro, guacamole, corn, salsa & hot sauce. I meant to eat half of it, but I ate the first little bit way too fast and got the oh-too-familiar pressure in my chest. By the time the pressure went away, I was no longer interested. So unless someone in the fam eats it, it will be my meals for tomorrow (Plus I wanna save room for the brownies I'm currently baking in the oven, ha) Estimated calories for 135g: 200 calories. -
6 months pre-op WL effect eventual possible total WL?
catwoman7 replied to greenchilegoddess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
p.S . you'll likely drop quite a bit the first month or two - but after that, it slows down quite a bit. Months 2-6 I lost about 10 lbs a month - after that, maybe 5-8 lbs a month. So it's not as quick as most people expect (esp if you've watched "My 600 lb Life" - those people lose fast because they start out way heavier than the average WLS patient). So whatever you lose beforehand you won't have to worry about after. I does get harder to lose the further out you get from surgery. So yea - lose some of it now if at all possible. Then it's G-O-N-E! P.P.S. the surgery seems to "reset" the set point. Mine seems to be about 158 these days because I have to really struggle to keep it under that My body seems to float up there if I stop paying attention for too long. Also, your comment about "starvation mode" and the surgery not working. "Starvation mode" is controversial - not everyone believes it happens. And the surgery WILL work as long as you stick to your eating plan and follow all the rules. -
if you don't already, have someone take photos of you from all four sides once a month (I had my husband do it on my surgery date - the 3rd of each month - until I hit maintenance). During those early months when you're not noticing much of a change (even though you're losing a ton of weight), you can see it in by comparing the pictures. Not always month-to-month, but I could definitely tell by comparing a picture to one that was taken three or four months earlier. and the other posters are right - when you're bigger, you don't blow through sizes as fast. Now that I'm in maintenance, gaining or losing 10 lbs puts me in a different size. It was 50 or more lbs when I started my journey...(as others said, probably due to wearing stretchier clothes back then...)
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Any March Surgeries?
Shawn replied to Hopefulin2021's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am scheduled for March 1. I’m nervous and keep second guessing myself but then reality sets in. I’m 58 and not going to lose any other way. I don’t qualify under insurance and paying cash so my date came up fast. -
Friend saw me for the first time in 3 months...
BayouTiger replied to BayouTiger's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks for your response. I think you hit the proverbial nail on the head. My group of friends have always been my size (pre-pre-op). The 4 of us shared and swapped clothes weekly. So I do think that maybe you’re right, and seeing me lose weight this fast and in this manner is something that is bringing out the true jealousy. They were so supportive until they all saw me in person (quarantine and sx prep has made it hard to see people IRal) in the last 2.5 weeks. Then they dropped like flies. I guess they didn’t realize what it would entail. My pre op therapist warned me about a lot of WLS pts losing relationships over these surgeries, but I was naive and said nah not me, I’ve got the most supportive people in the world. Whoops. But as far as WLS “cheating,” it’s just bs. It’s like 100x harder than any fad diet you can think of. But if this surgery extends my life another 40 years, I’ll be a cheater. -
February 2021 Sleeve Surgery
M4rlene replied to LifelongJourney's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had my gastric sleeve done on Thursday. I’m not so much in pain as I am in discomfort. It’s difficult to drink the minimum amount of liquid. My fiancé bought fast food for himself yesterday and the smell of it almost made me gag. -
Day 20 Post-Op & New to the group
Arabesque replied to MyGrammyLife's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congratulations on your surgery & your weight loss so far. Don’t worry about your rate of loss. There are slow losers & fast losers but they’re all losing. A lot of factors influence your rate of loss: age, gender, history of weight loss, activity, etc. As for the heart burn, did your surgeon put you on esomeprazole? It will calm your stomach acid which is irritating your healing tummy & also rising as you’re not eating much. (Stomach acid can also make you think you’re hungry when you’re not.) Some surgeons prescribe them for a short time, some for longer as reflux/gerd can be an issue for sleevers. I still take one every day because I had stress & diet related reflux pre surgery. Good luck on your journey. -
Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?
ZZinBC replied to LoveSimcha's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congrats! And fast! -
Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?
Southernlosin replied to LoveSimcha's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Mine is March 4! I had my first consult in January 29 so we are moving fast! Don’t want to risk backing out! 🥴 -
Autoimmune diseases & bariatric surgery ??s
NovaLuna replied to Reign7780's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Not sure if my own experiences could offer any insight... but, I have two autoimmune diseases/disorders: Psoriasis and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Psoriasis deals with skin issues though there is some joint pain that comes with that. And Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) has to do with the white cells in your esophagus thinking your body is under attack and multiplying. It causes narrowing in your esophagus which leads to dysphagia and choking issues. Acid issues. Chest pain and abdominal pain. And the occasional time where food backs up on you and either gets stuck in your throat trying to come out or you spit or throw it up (generally when you eat too fast, too soon, or too much). I'm allowed to drink a little if I choke BECAUSE of the EOE (I rarely have to though. Usually only once or twice a week where I have a choking incident and need to take a sip). I do deal with more fatigue then most. I don't actually know if it's due to either of my autoimmune disorders or if it has to do with another health issue that may actually be ANOTHER autoimmune disorder (my doctor is trying to figure out if I have Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) or if my various symptoms with the fatigue is caused by a spinal fluid leak (the two have very similar symptoms and are often misdiagnosed as the opposite problem so my doctor is trying to cover all her bases and figure out which one it is. We're both HOPING it's the spinal fluid leak because that could be fixed semi-easily while the other issue has no cure as the meds for it didn't work for me. I really hope it's the spinal fluid leak because if it's the other I'd end up permanently disabled and I'm only 33 so I very much don't want that). I do know that despite still having fatigue issues, I have more energy now than I did six months ago (I'm almost 13 months post op) so I feel that it WILL get better. At least a bit. Hopefully whatever treatment they have for you improves upon that as well! I wish you the best!
