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Ok so i am 4 weeks POst Op. Lost 18 lbs so far and now comes the day when i am surrounded by candy. I have never had a big sweet tooth but i am craving a Kitcat or a Recesse. I have 3 small kids who are excited to go out tricker treating...i will go with them. But by tomorrow morning 80% of that candy has to be out of the house. My kids dont know what most of those candys are so i want to keep it that way. And i also what to they it away from me. Am i being mean? unfair? i dont think so, my kids do not have a weight problem, but i do not want a sugar overload that for sure will lead to Time Outs! I have my first fill in two weeks, i hope i can last. I am feeling hundry every 3 hours and so far i have not felt any restriction, BUT i am keeping an eye on portions, protein and CHEWING. Good luck to all!!!
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Today is January 16th. I didn't lose anything last week, but when I stepped on the scales this week I was pleased to see a 2-3 pound loss that would put me at a 52 pound weight loss since my surgery in mid August. I am very pleased with that! I have been out shopping with my Christmas money! I can now pick out medium sized shirts and tops and need to buy some new jeans, probably size 14s as my size 16s are too loose. I have gone from 230 to 178-79. I have been using the treadmill about 40 minutes at a time about 3 times a week. I need to get on that tread mill more often as my weight loss has slowed down. I am due to see Dr. Avila on Friday for another fill as I haven't had one since mid October. It is so much more fun to shop for clothes now and I don't have to try on every little thing and I can shop the sale racks with more options, which I have done since Christmas. I even bought regular flannel p.j.s with tops and pants which I normally do not buy because the pants are too small for the tops usually, in order for them to fit my body shape. I usually buy night gowns to avoid this problem. Not any more!!! I am enjoying my two pair of large pjs, but bought a medium size for next winter as I continue to lose more pounds. I can put these large in the dryer and shrink these a bit if I need to as they are all cotton, for next winter.
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Finally Lost 52 Pounds- Buying New Clothes!!
pbrown commented on pbrown's blog entry in pbrown's Journal
Today is January 16th. I didn't lose anything last week, but when I stepped on the scales this week I was pleased to see a 2-3 pound loss that would put me at a 52 pound weight loss since my surgery in mid August. I am very pleased with that! I have been out shopping with my Christmas money! I can now pick out medium sized shirts and tops and need to buy some new jeans, probably size 14s as my size 16s are too loose. I have gone from 230 to 178-79. I have been using the treadmill about 40 minutes at a time about 3 times a week. I need to get on that tread mill more often as my weight loss has slowed down. I am due to see Dr. Avila on Friday for another fill as I haven't had one since mid October. It is so much more fun to shop for clothes now and I don't have to try on every little thing and I can shop the sale racks with more options, which I have done since Christmas. I even bought regular flannel p.j.s with tops and pants which I normally do not buy because the pants are too small for the tops usually, in order for them to fit my body shape. I usually buy night gowns to avoid this problem. Not any more!!! I am enjoying my two pair of large pjs, but bought a medium size for next winter as I continue to lose more pounds. I can put these large in the dryer and shrink these a bit if I need to as they are all cotton, for next winter. -
Antiobiotics after surgery
mandems mom replied to mandems mom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
There aren't any OTC antibiotics that I'm aware of, so I'd have to see if my PCP would prescribe something. I'm supposed to take the Mexico antibiotic twice a day for 3 days and it's 5ML (1oz) everytime and horrible!! It takes me hours just to psych myself up to take it. Then again, I am a big baby when it comes bad tasting stuff so I'm screwed on the whole Protein shakes thing. BLECH!!! -
To Tell or Not To Tell?
Linaka replied to ellie123's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The only one I told was my hubby (because I had to). I have lost and gained weight so many times before, I don't think there will be too much inquiry. If there is, than I went on a strict Protein diet and started exercising again. That's the truth without all the details. I feel that I have enough to do to stay on course without having to pause and discuss, defend or explain my decision to everyone who wishes to satisfy their curiosity. Good luck! -
This is going around.......I stir 2 teaspoons of benefiber in my yogurt with some chia seeds and that helps........getting in all your water helps also......dairy is binding, so if you're taking in a lot of dairy or whey protein, you may want to change it up. Miralax is also great.......tasteless, mixes in with any hot/cold liquid.......seems to take about 12-24 hours to work....gentle..........dr says you can take it everyday and it won't cause health problems......even 1/2 a serving a day...........Hope this helps.
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My Kaiser plan is: Stage I - day of surgery (Wednesday for me!) Stage II - full liquids - day five after surgery (Sunday for me) Stage III - pureed foods after call from NUT, generally two weeks post-op. I think Kaiser calls the pureed, what others call mushie. After pureed.. Stage IV - soft foods stage, moist protein and a little veggies and fruit. Stage V - after three month post-op class Always protein first.
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13 Days Post Op, Lost 15 Lbs But...
Less of Leslie replied to SlowLossingGal's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am not interested in carbs anymore either. I do crave bread with EVOO and balsamic vinegar. That is really the only thing I want to dive into. You are still early in the game. Concentrate on your protein intake and those carb craving should go away. -
Getting your 'head' in the game...
Phranp replied to bwhitty's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yep, that was me too. My problems with my weight were never about hunger ... at least not physical hunger. My problem has always been head hunger, eating over emotion, just about ANY emotion. So, eight months before my surgery I started seeing a therapist, an obesity therapist. Had a session today, it was great!! Journaling works for some, others keep a food diary ... my therapist has had me do both. I won't tell you that things are always smooth sailing, but the head hunger is soooo much better than before. Now, when I want to eat but I know I am not hungry, I take a moment to think about what I am feeling and why I think food will make things better. Usually I am able to "talk myself down from the ledge" LOL But, I've been at this so long now that I just take the short cut: I ask myself if it's time to eat and if the answer is "no" then I think about how eating over an emotion will make my journey to my goal weight that much longer ... so I skip it. It took a while to get to the "short cut" point, but I got there. I have an example tonight. I thought about having a glass of wine or two. I don't drink often, but hey, it's Saturday night and I have a bottle in the fridge. Well, alcohol is just wasted calories and will wipe out much of the exercise I did this week so, I'm skipping it ... just not worth it. Today, it's not a big deal ... that wasn't always the case, denying myself something was just not an option in the past. Hang in there, find ways to break the old habits. You can get a lot of good advice on this forum. Take what you can use and leave the rest behind. All the best to you on your journey. -
Hey everyone my name is Dana I was sleeved on June 2 so far the process has been wonderful by my 4th day home I felt so much better and currently am experiencing no pains what so ever my only difficulties would be the amount of Protein I am consuming and I hope this won't affect my weight loss so far I am 15 pounds down I have been obsessively checking my weight every morning but the past 2 days have not lost a pound I hope this doesn't stay this way after seeing I lost one to two pounds per day seeing nothing has me a bit worried and of course I would love to shed the weight as quickly as possible I would love to hear more from others I enjoyed so far reading many post its exciting to hear the stories of others who have been sleeved so far. I am the only person I know to have done the procedure seeing what you guys write is very inspirational and helps me look forward to what awaits me *Dana*
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August 26th is the Date! Nervous Excited scared... mixed emotions
Macy6 replied to kasiesalas's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My guess would be the sodium you would want to look out for. I am starting pre op diet tomorrow (it is a mix of protein shakes and two small meals) and my surgery date is the 27th. I am nervous and excited! -
I must say, it does get a bit easier as you get through the first week. I did cheat badly last weekend and opened my pie hole and told the NP that and she chewed me out! I'm not going to cheat this weekend. I get banded on the 24th. I'll stick with my protein drink for breakfast and lunch and my Weight Watchers meal or Lean Cuisine for dinner...:thumbup:
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5 months out before and during pics
tamg26k replied to tamg26k's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
@@melliegates about 105 lbs. It get better for sure. I really make sure I get my Vitamins, Water, and Protein in everyday, I think it helps with energy. I also increase my dosage of B12 in the morning and it gives me some energy. I needed something to replace the caffeine! Best of luck!!! -
I'm pre pre op diet. I've been trying really hard to make the healthy changes now. Right now I have such a craving for chocolate. I read some where a craving only lasts 19 minutes but this has lasted a few hours! Someone tell me awful things will happen if I give in. I even had a chocolate Protein shake but that didn't help.
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Stupid 5 lbs and nothing else!
meme21 replied to Vee16's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just keep your mind focus and c yourself a certain way and focus on your goal u can do it if I can do it believe me u can I lost 36 pounds since January by eating soups and protein shake try unjury vanilla u might like n u can do it! Sent from my KFFOWI using BariatricPal mobile app -
Stupid 5 lbs and nothing else!
Middus replied to Vee16's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Same thing here.. i surpass my water goals and also exceed my protein goals.. I'm sure I'm consuming less than 50g of carbs (including about 8g of sugar from yoghurt) Same 5lbs from 2 weeks ago.. infact the scale went up by almost 7lbs over the weekend. Not worried though. It has happened before.. It's still a bit annoying. Enjoying the non scale truimphs anyway. -
15 months after surgery
Arts137 replied to tiffany1406's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Then get back to basics. Protein shakes, protein and WATER... be strict, not the time to "slide" -
Hi All, I had my surgery on Thursday, 10/15 - late in the afternoon (2PM). I stayed in recovery until 8PM when I was moved to my room. I was able to do a walk down the hallway and back at 10PM and began drinking Water as soon as I got into my room. I am thrilled to say I have had absolutely no adverse reactions. Sure I would get a little fluttering in my stomach and tad bit of nausea but never came close to feeling like I needed to throw up and the gas pains were minimal - I never exprienced the gas pains in my back or shoulders that others warned about. I was sipping decafe coffee, chicken broth, and Jello for Breakfast the next day and did two more strolls down the hallway. I was discharged at 4PM the following day and opted to walk out vs. using a wheelchair. I will admit that walking out of the hospital and into my house wore me out and made my legs weak for about 24 hours. I have continued to follow my doc's orders and diet. I began full liquids on day three - again no problem or reactions other than a little fluttering in my stomach which I took as a sign to stop eating. I've been eating cream of wheat (mixed with unflavored Protein poweder), greek yogurt, protien shakes, and homemade blendered tomato Soup (with protein powder). I even took a small trip to the grocery store (didn't drive) yesterday. Again it wore me out and I napped for 2 hours afterwards but then had plenty of energy after the nap. Overall I am extremely pleased with how my body is responding. I am giving a lot of credit to the fact that I am sipping the Isopure bottled clear Protein drinks for my main liquid intake - I even made jello and popsicles out it. I'm taking all my suppliments too. The only odd side effect I've had is taking my cholestrol meds - I take a lot - 3 different prescriptions but 6 pills in total. The first night I took them I spaced each pill out by 10 min but that didn't seem to be enough time as I was burping up a bad chemical/medicine taste about 30 min after taking the last pill. So now I spread them out throughout the day and have not had that problem. What about weight you ask? When I got home that next day I got on the scale and I was 5lbs heavier than when I went in for surgery - realizing it was mostly trapped gas and all the IV fluids in me I didn't freak out. As of today I am 5 lbs lighter than the day of surgery.
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Ugh...cant get it in
mysleeveid13 replied to mommyjamie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 13 days post op and only on a clear liquid diet. I have had diarrhea since about day 3. Basically my surgeon said in so many words, liquid in liquid out. Not trying to be gross, but it might not bw the protein shakes, might just be your body trying to adjust? But then again, I have heard from others that protein gives them diarrhea in the beginning. My NUT said to always go back to clear liquid diet if yoy have trouble tolerating something and add new items one at a time and a little at a time. Hope this helps... -
I go long periods without eating too sometimes. I have a long history of disordered eating so I'm working on it. Try to make the next thing you eat Protein rich. When i go long periods without food i feel sick. Just like before surgery so i try to keep handy protein Snacks so im not caught out there feeling crazy because I forgot to eat. It happens. This is a new way of life. Just try not to make it a habit. Believe me it won't feel good after a while. ???????? Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App
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The past couple of months seem like they flew by, now time feels like it is slowly ticking by :bored On a good note, I am on day 3 of my diet before pre-op diet...LOL! I have a protein shake for breakfast and dinner, and a low carb lunch. So far I have been doing great! I am really surprised that I am not hungry. The protein shakes are really filling. I start full liquids next Thursday and now I'm not so nervous about it and I'm still gonna have my steak and crab leg dinner by next Thursday! :biggrin1:
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Another semi ok day. I did not like a couple of things I had to eat and I am not looking forward to eating the other half of them again. I lost track of my weight and what I lost on what days, so I am just going to start with giving the total weight I am down from here on out. As I'm typing this I'm 15 min from a snack and my mouth is watering lol (it's a good one today). Breakfast - Cran Apple Oats :wub: This was super yummy and a nice change from eating eggs. Adding walnuts to oatmeal is one of my favorite things to do. I usually add in cranberries, but never with apple. I thought they all worked well together. I am looking forward to eating this again. It has 190 cal, 6g fat, 31.5 carbs, and 6.5g protein. I know the carbs seem high, but I don't eat oatmeal often so I'm not worried. Snack 1 - Fit Cookie :wub: Another cookie. I still love these! Lunch - Turkey Meatloaf Yuck and double Yuck. This was not good. The turkey was powerfully flavored, but not in a good way and the mashed sweet potatoes had too much cinnamon in them. I do not want to eat this again that's for sure, but I have to tomorrow. It has 125 cal, 4g fat, 15.5 carbs, and 7.5g protein. Snack 2 - Healthy Hummus Bowl Well I've never really tried hummus before and I now know that I do not like it. All in all it wasn't bad, I had veggies to eat on, but they should make it peanut butter instead of hummus. It has 180 cal, 7g fat, 6 carbs, and 12g protein. Dinner - Ninja Tenderloin :wub: So yummy. The steak was tender and well seasoned and melt in your mouth good. I really liked this one. It had 190 cal, 7g fat, 5 carbs, and 26g protein. I did add in a protein shake because we were up really late. Please remember that I eat half of a small meal for my main meals and a regular snack (they are usually pretty small and I can't split them). Daily Totals: Calories - 955 Fat - 31 Carbs - 79 Protein - 86g Water - 80oz Weight Lost to Date - 9.4 lbs
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Does anyone feel hungry after you eat?
rejuvinated replied to April10's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I noticed it's been quite awhile since you were banded. Did you ever get filled to the point that you didn't feel hungry 1 1/2 hrs. after eating a meal?. I was banded 4 months ago, have had 4 fills and am just this week feeling hopeful that the surgery worked. I'm trying really hard to only eat solid food with a yogurt and protein powder 3 hrs later to hold me over. I starting to lose again. -
Thanks everyone for the insite. My 1100 calories does include my 2 protein shakes a day. However, I am still feeling a lot normal. I started soft meats and get full very fast. As for liquids, I can swallow big gulps, but it does take about 3 hours to finish a 16 oz bottle if I drink consistently. I ate with my colleagues and finally realized how slow I eat so it may have been my exaggeration of how fast I eat. I think I am so worried that my sleeve will not work to it is haunting me lol. Thanks again everyone and best of luck on your new journey. 15lbs down so far
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That's the crazy part ..I'm only 3 days post op..I'm having no trouble getting any water down or any liquids! I can drink 3 bottles of water on top of my protein and other flavored beverages... Two of my friends that have had it say I'm a freak of nature..lol
