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Started at 317lb before surgery. Its been almost a year and 1 month since. Weighed myself today and i am at 189lb. Only 9 more pounds to go to reach my intended goal weight tho if i loose more then awesome!! I actually gained weight about a month or 2 ago and that was my fault do to eating poorly... donuts and donuts and donuts... Its hard because they get delivered fresh to my job everyday and they just taunt me in the display case... lol So i think i will be loosing a lot more weight soon next month because i am moving to a place in the pacific northwest with tons of outdoor trails and hiking which i love to do but here in Florida its too hot to do outside stuff most of the year like that haha. I will be doing the van life thing so planet fitness membership for showers and of course working out everyday which i have not done much of this past year. So i will be resetting my goal weight to 160lb. and i reach that that will blow my mind. I had my 1 year follow up last week. Doctor was like "did you forget to take your vitamins? i told her yes... for about a month or so. She was like SEEEE thats proof they work because my vitamin labs were low. so yea i gotta take it everyday. They are referring me to a GI doctor due to my climbing Biliruben levels. Surgeon does not know why it keeps going up. I had a nuclear scan of my gall bladder and its working just fine without any blockage.
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Gastric sleeve post op pain
Arabesque replied to matt917's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Everyone heals & recovers differently for many reasons. You may find you won’t need your opioids (or as many) in the next day or so & over the counter, non NSAIDS, will be enough. Start slowly with your walking & increase as you’re able. Walking around your home is fine if that’s all you can mange at first. Doing several short walks is just as beneficial as doing a single long walk. Or do some seated exercises for your legs & arms (raising your arms & legs up & down, foot & wrist flexing, etc.) if getting up & down is difficult at first. Of course if your strong pain persists into a second week or your opioids aren’t managing your pain, contact your surgeon. All the best. -
Stalls are a important part of your weight loss. It’s when your body stops to get used to the changes, assesses your new needs & readjusts things like the hormones involved in digestion, metabolic rate, etc. You’ll start losing weight again when your body is ready. How many stalls you have or how long each one lasts don’t have any affect on your final weight loss. I agree: stick to your plan, stay off the scales. And yes, they always break. All the best.
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it's the three-week stall - right on time! stick to your plan, stay off the scale, and it'll break. Does every time...
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When you had the bypass you signed yourself up for a spot in a marathon in a number or sports. Running (what you eat) Track and field (how you eat and why). Stamina (Patience). Synchcronized swimming (Creativity). Discus (More patience). High jump (Exercise). It will take a long time of practicing all of these elements to get to the end of your race. It can feel very hard at the start to even see the finish line and that is why you just keep on showing up for yourself day after day. I struggled at the start with the length of the journey ahead. It has taken me a year to feel better about being in my own skin. Keep on doing what your team has advised. If you keep to new habits it will happen even though there may be hiccups along the way. Picture where you will be at in a year and looking back at the victories you will have along the way. 1 - Stay off the scales they will do your head in. Weigh once a week or month. 2 - Measure yourself once a month a see the changes. 3 - Set mini goals along the way and reward yourself when you achieve them. 4 - Be proud that you are doing the very best you can. 💖
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The same thing happened to me, the 3 week stall, lasted almost a week. It does make you wonder if you'll lose anything else but keep following the program and it will happen. Your body is trying to regulate itself is all.
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I had gastric bypass 4/19 and hit my first stall. I know this happens and was prepared by my medical team to expect it but I’m still worried. My personal experience has been SO easy, I’m almost worried this is the other shoe to drop, so to speak, and 20lbs is all I’ll lose after surgery. Thoughts?
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Gastric sleeve post op pain
qtdoll replied to matt917's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I felt pain for about a week after, specifically around the incision next to my belly button since that's where they pulled the stomach out from & the muscle soreness was pretty crazy. I wonder if that's what your feeling? -
Weight stall 7 days PO
mcipanda replied to bellaarrazcaeta's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The same thing happened to me. It was so frustrating. Just remember… you had major surgery, your body is healing and trying to balance everything for homeostasis, and you’re still in the process of rebuilding energy stores around your liver. My stall broke a couple days into week 2 and came back a week later 😭 lol it felt like I couldn’t win, but here I am 24lbs lost and still going with mini stalls every week for a few days or so. Eventually, they break. Remember the science…if you’re taking in less than you burn while resting, you will lose weight. Just remember to get all your protein and water right now. Be easy on yourself! -
Gastric sleeve post op pain
mcipanda replied to matt917's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The first week is tough. I was able to get up and walk to the restroom and around the house a little before sitting back down again. By week 2, I could be up and walking for 10-15. Give yourself the downtime you need right now and don’t stress too much. You’ll be up again in no time so long as you don’t go beyond the limits your body is telling you to stay at good luck! -
1st Business Trip Post-op. HELP!
Sigh replied to bob_behn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Encouraged to read these replies- I am traveling to Europe for the entire month of June, so am a bit worried about access to some of the high protein items I currently use to up my protein- im still drinking one shake a day to get my protein in— and am still hovering about 60gP a day. Just can’t eat enough to get there without the shake yet. I feel like London and Paris (not sure why I think that?) will have some options, but am concerned about Amsterdam/Cologne/all of Italy— I haven’t found a powdered shake mix I like yet. Im just at 8 weeks today, and when I leave i will be at 12 weeks. Ive tried a few bars, but ugh. Im not thinking i will starve by any means, but want to be sure i am getting my protein in for sure. Luckily meat/eggs/cheese have been my friend. -
Gastric sleeve post op pain
matt917 replied to matt917's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Nice progress! I’m hoping this coming week goes by quick. -
Gastric sleeve post op pain
CrazyMama907 replied to matt917's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had the surgery 2 weeks ago. The first week was the hardest. After that it got tolerable, and by the 2 week mark I only have tenderness at the incision sites. Last week I started being able to walk about a quarter mile comfortably, so I am getting there. Good luck! -
Hair Loss (Tips & Advice please)
catwoman7 replied to greekgoddess2468's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
ditto on three months (at least for me!). I didn't lose that much, though - no one else would have noticed. As Arabesque said, the most you can do is keep on top of your protein and supplements. -
Pain under your rib means it’s more likely surgical gas. This gas isn’t in your tummy & digestive system (like gas you burp or eventually fart out) but in the abdominal cavity - the space around your organs. It rises up behind your lungs, putting pressure on nerve endings hence the shoulder & likely your pain behind your ribs. It’s then absorbed into the lungs & you breath it out (that’s why walking, marching on the spot, deep breathing, lifting your arms up & down all help you breath more out). It usually takes about a week +/- to fully go.
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Hair Loss (Tips & Advice please)
Arabesque replied to greekgoddess2468's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Three months is pretty common & that’s regardless of taking additional vitamins or supplements or not (save your money on those - they may only benefit your new growth). Of course for some it’s a little longer & others a little less. Just make sure you’re meeting or very close to your protein goals. Most of the accelerated hair loss is down your body’s reaction to the surgery, anaesthetic, hormonal fluctuations, stress, etc. Remember, your new hair hair is still growing at it’s usual rate. In a few months you may start to see the little fluffy bits of your new hair growth. Many of us cut our hair shorter. Shorter hair looks fuller & bouncier than long & it will take less time for your new hair growth to grow to reach your shorter length hair. You can always grow it again. If your hair loss is significant or noticeable try wigs or hair pieces or once the hair loss has slowed/stopped maybe look at hair extensions. -
It took at least 2 weeks before my swelling started to abate. I found it frustrating at the time. It will come.
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May 2023 surgeries
CarolineLittle replied to WVJess2Less's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Welcome aboard @Svet! 1 May - LindsayT, SleeveMeAlone23 2 May - lunababe75, k.e.white, Morenalove 3 May - matt917, LittleRouxenyhood, skeefe 4 May - Laryssa, ajrp001, Judoway 5 May - Sheri 9 May - travelgal, Ana83, flasandollar, theProcess 10 May - CarolineLittle, Jason Jacobson, IAMPERFECTION2 11 May - ElizabethMW, Rhys, la.nena, rosemaryandcedar 12 May - Kimmie77#thinagain, LisaRT. mar19661 15 May - AmandaD 16 May - turkaffe 17 May - Teamme2023_, Su Zy, SleevedGyal601 18 May - Caitotornado 20 May - Srxpadillaa, Vacs77 24 May - Shemleylodge 25 May - uniVee, Svet @LindsayT I'm really sorry recovery is being so rough on you. I hope tomorrow is a better day. @ajrp001 great to hear from you! Wishing you a continued great recovery! Lots of us having surgery next week! I'm definitely starting to feel the nerves but am so excited. -
I just want something that tastes good
Tomo replied to LindsayT's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
Yeah, you are way early on. I don't think I thought about food until a few weeks later. Main thing to really work on right now is to stay hydrated. Unfortunately for many, taste buds are often skewed for awhile. The protein and everything else will fall into place as you heal. Feel better soon. Congrats on your surgery. -
Thanks. I'm doing OK, but not great. Everything tastes nasty, the liquid meds are awful, the pain comes and goes, but manageable. It's been a hard week to be honest.
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May 2023 surgeries
CarolineLittle replied to WVJess2Less's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I hope everyone who had surgery this week is doing okay. Been thinking of you all! -
I just want something that tastes good
The Greater Fool replied to LindsayT's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
You're still in the throw's of dealing with surgical medications with which they put into you, such as anesthesia. Theis can mess with your taste buds dramatically for a week or two, longer for some folks. Thus, I suggest you keep trying your favorites. You're no worse off than you are now, with a better possibility of success in drinking. Also, pay attention to what you think you may like at the moment, even something for which you never cared. This actually worked for me: For some weird reason I had a sense that something I never liked might taste good, and lo! I gave it a shot and I very much enjoyed it, and it still remains something I drink often. When all else fails, water may be what works. Again, I was never a fan of water as it upset my stomach when I drank water in any appreciable quantity. Post-op, in trying to figure something out, for whatever reason water worked well. No one was more surprised than me. Keep an open mind and keep working at it until all the anesthesia and other drugs leave your system. Fluids may help flushing the stuff out of your system. Hang in there. Good luck, Tek -
Thanks to everyone who has replied. I spoke to the dietician today, who agreed my weigthloss is on the much slower side. I asked what my pre op weight was as I thought it was 21 stone 9 but it was 21 stone 4. This has really hit me hard. After 3 weeks post off when I weighed myself and thinking I hadn’t lost any, I was actually 5lb heavier. So really I have lost 14lb in 11 weeks. It’s just not good enough and my mental health has taken a huge nose dive. I suffer from CPTSD and this really isn’t helping. 14lb in 11 weeks. It’s an absolute joke. I can’t handle another week of looking at the scales and them staying the same. The surgery just doesn’t work for some people and unfortunately I’m in that bracket. I can lose 14lb in 1-2 weeks with my previous methods and what made me gain weight after that was the dreaded cycle of habit and yo yo dieting. At least the surgery has given me the tool to not be able to go back to old habits. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to reply to me. Thank you. Good luck to everyone on your journeys x
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Day 2 of pre-op diet
BypassTheBS replied to BypassTheBS's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
2 weeks of 2 meal replacement protein shakes; 2 low sugar, low fat snacks; 1 healthy choice dinner -
November 2022 surgery support!
NP_WIP replied to feisty one's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Had my blood test done yesterday since my 6 month post op appt is next week and then I'm off to vacation. I can't believe it has been since months already.
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