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My surgery was May 1 and I've stalled twice. It happens. Just keep doing what you're doing and it'll eventually break. With that said, I've lost 45lbs since the start of my pre-op diet on April 17th. That, to me, is pretty good considering two of those weeks I didn't lose anything. Trust the process.
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Hi @LibrarianErin I work for an American company and have some US based family and friends so I am well aware of the 4th July. I told my boos (American) that I was having my own freedom day on the 4th I had my pre-op consultation yesterday at the hospital with the anesthetist and floor nurse. Lots of questions for me, an EGC and blood test. I asked if there was anything to do in advance food and drink wise and they said no, just fasting from the night before when I arrive to the hospital. When I said I had given up alcohol three weeks ago they said that was a "good idea" and when I then said that as of the start of this week I had switched to decaf they asked me why I would do that, there was no need!! I explained I had read online a lot where it said not to have caffeine before or after surgery, the nurse laughed and said one of the things they give as a liquid after the op is a coffee. I didn't even tell them that I had started my own version of a liquid diet for the two weeks lead up. Protein shake for breakfast and one for lunch or dinner and then a meal for the other. I am trying to reduce my portion sizes and eat slower but it is really hard. I think that is what I worry about most, being able to slow down and be more mindful. I also love to drink - water, coffee, alcohol etc. - and not sure how I will cope with tiny sips. It is very hot here, in mid to high 80s which is too much for me and I am gulping back the water non-stop. What I didn't like to hear was that I have to shave from under my breasts to top of my things including pubic area. I am not sure I have seen there in years or can easily reach down there The pain of surgery might be one thing but the pain of regrowth elsewhere could be worse for longer, not looking forward to that.
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Puking my guts out today :(
Cheesekitty7 replied to BabySpoons's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my first episode of foamies today. I’m 3 weeks post op and I am cleared for soft foods. I had a scrambled egg and i think i ate a little too fast. I definitely felt it in my chest. The pressure and my runny nose was the cue that I probably ate too fast or I ate too much. Anyways I vomited the dreaded “foam/slime” and proceeded to vomit some of the eggs. Now I wonder when can I drink water ? I’m currently laying it out and trying to relax myself. Scared the sh*t out of me tho. -
May 2023 surgeries
rockystart94 replied to WVJess2Less's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So those of you who had surgeries in May. How’s it going on for all? I am having the dreaded 3 week stall started like a clock work exactly on the first day of my third week. I am trying to not get caught up with the numbers on the scale and following my docs plan. -
Drinking after bypass
DaisyAndSunshine replied to fourmonthspreop's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I don't drink often. May be once every 3 to 4 months. I don't dump much. If I have a bit too much of sugar or carbs, may feel little dump-ish but nothing intolerable. So I can drink fine without worrying about dumping. But after bypass, I do get buzzed easily with a glass of any kinda alcohol. And the effect for me persists a good time and doesn't fade away quickly. It's a good thing since a glass is all I need and I am good to go for the evening 😂 -
Getting plastics tomorrow!
DaisyAndSunshine replied to DaisyAndSunshine's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Yeh I am definitely taking it easy and made sure to take enough time off work. Wanted to make sure I didn't take any unnecessary stressors while recovering. And seeing how week 2 is trending, I am glad to have taken 4 weeks off work. This one is definitely but more hard core than the bypass considering the superficial injury and all. I won't be indulging in any work out or exercising until I feel I am back to my normal self. I think surgeon's recommendation is 8 weeks. I'll do my usual walking and all but anything more I'll wait it out. And I can't wait to come outta my drains and compression garment to see the final result in a month or so! 🥳 -
I’m 2 days in to my 2nd week post op and I still have gurgling after I eat, anybody else have that? Still trying to figure out the full feeling it’s not the normal feeling.
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I too am scared of losing too much weight with a revision. I had the sleeve done in 2014. I'm 5'4" and my lowest was 102. After 3 years I hit my happy spot of 115. I've stayed there for the last 6 years. I'm intentionally gaining now for fear of going too low. I'm at 125 right now and do not yet have a date. I've already had EGD and upper GI series. I just had my manometry done on the 20th and my pH with Bravo is on the 29th. He will submit to insurance after that. I'm really really scared and wish there was another option besides bypass but the 3 doctors I've seen say bypass is my only option. I'm glad to see you're doing well, and hope that I do too, but I sure am scared.
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Apparently not everyone does. I’m in that category. According to my nutritionist and doctor, your body is in shock and is prob still retaining water. My doc said that some ppl don’t start losing weight until weeks later. So my advice would be to put away the scale and continue following the stages. That’s what I’ve decided to do.
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I’m 52. Sleeved13 months ago. Lost 50 presurgery and have lost 128 since surgery last May. I’m losing slower now than I was in first six months but I still avg 8 lbs a month, sometimes a bit more. I had one major stall from month 7-9 then the pounds started coming off again. I want to lose about 44 more. My doctor feels another 25 is very doable even at my age and 44 isn’t out of the question. She did say after month six, especially for older patients, walking, cardio and resistance training are the difference between plateauing and continuing to lose. I strive for at least 12k steps daily and I have added in the gym five days a week to keep losing. I don’t think age will stop your progress but younger people probably rebound from loose skin better than older people. Wishing you the best of luck. The sleeve changed my life.
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Just finished week one post VSG. Are we supposed to lose weight the first week?
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Too close to the ER today (long post)
BonJoviLover1987 replied to BypassTheBS's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hello my fellow Gastric buddies. I'm 3 weeks out from my surgery. I was told not to consume alcohol for a full year. In my nurses education class we were told that the chances of becoming an alcoholic after surgery has become a true fact. I usually have 1 drink in a year,so I'm going to just stay completely away from alcohol like I usually do. -
Hi, @RedE2goAimee! Thanks for sharing! I'm with you on watching vlogs and reading articles, and having a good friend to answer questions. I'm of the "no such thing as too much information" mindset 🙂 Kudos on eliminating caffeine and alcohol! I started off caffeine when I started my 4-week pre-op diet plan last week and the headaches have been mild but constant. But I know it's for my health, so I can bear it. Yay for better sleep! Wow, a liquid diet on vacation, that's setting the bar high for yourself! But you can do it! You'll have many more vacations in the future because of this health decision, right?
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Still Undecided.....
FlowerGirl44 replied to FlowerGirl44's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Thank you! I keep seeing so many say that they were scared and even maybe at first regretted it until a few weeks passed. I think those first few weeks are what is scaring me most. Will I freak out over not eating normal food? Will I go into some sort of depression? That is what's heavy on my mind. -
How long is a protein supplement needed
Lipman replied to LindsayT's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
Im in the same boat Lindsay, and having very similar thoughts. I think I am starting to get a little more room for solid foods, so I was hoping to drop to 1 shake a day soon. Although I have also been ignoring veggies at meals, just because I was barely able to eat anything (so focused on protein). I will probably add more veggies in, so that my protein says around the same for the next few weeks and shoot for dropping to 1 @ 3 months. ms.sss's timeline looked pretty doable to me. -
And so it begins...day 1 of my pre-op liquid diet...
SleeveToBypass2023 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm already annoyed and sick of it lol I'm HUNGRY!!! And I'm already tired of drinking everything. I want actual food. BUT.... I know this is for the greater good. It's only for a week, and the first 3 days are always the worst. Thank goodness this is for my revision, so I already know what to expect with this since I've done it before. Just not having ANY fun with it. At all. Nope. Already ready to be done lol -
Getting plastics tomorrow!
DaisyAndSunshine replied to DaisyAndSunshine's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Week 2 of recovery - Gotta say, recovery for plastics is no joke. Bariatric recovery seemed like a breeze compared to this one. Still hanging in there, pain is a bit tolerable but it'll take at least 8 weeks or so to go back to feeling normal per se. Anyone thinking of plastics, please bear in mind week 1 and even 2 will be a little difficult in terms of recovery! But can't wait to see in a month or 2, how I feel and look in the mirror! -
How long is a protein supplement needed
ms.sss replied to LindsayT's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
month 1-2 post op: aimed for 2 protein shakes a day (rarely made it, esp in month 1) months 3-7: 1 shake a day months 7+: none i probably had a diff experience than u cuz i actually LIKED drinking my protein shakes (dutch chocolate low-carb ISOPURE w/ water,2 tsps benefibre, 1 tsp decaf instant coffee crystals, and LOTS of ice. #yum) note that even when i was on them i still didn't reach my protein goals 100% of the time. even now, at 4.5+ yrs post op, there are still days that i don't. -
Still Undecided.....
Brandiwine77 replied to FlowerGirl44's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I went back and forth for YEARS. Started the process and then backed out. I totally get it. And leading up to the surgery, I almost backed out again. I was so nervous and almost petrified. I kept having the What If thoughts that were borderline irrational. This time I didn't really tell anyone, but a couple of super close people. My coworkers don't even know, as I only took off 3 days. I didn't want anyone getting in my head and speaking negativity. I tried so many times to do it on my own. I had some success, but in the end, I could never get past a certain point on my own, so would get frustrated and say screw it, that if I'm going to work that hard and not get anywhere, I'd rather not. I'm 15 days post op now. It's definitely not easy and some days I struggle more than others, but I know that it gets better daily. -
So, I am going back and forth on getting the surgery and not getting the surgery. I don't know what I am going to do. I have my last appointment Monday for my final insurance requirements for approval. I am about 135 lbs. overweight, so I have a good bit I need to lose, which is why have been thinking of and researching the bypass. I started out with a little doubt and then I decided no, not for me. A few months later I was back at thinking of it again, and decided without a doubt I was going for it. That is when I started seeing the surgeon and required doctor's/specialist's visits. I was on that train of thought for a few weeks and now I don't know if I am getting impatient or truly scared or feel as though I might actually be able to do this on my own through diet and exercise. I feel so lost. I feel like I have read all of the information. I have joined numerous groups to see others results and experiences. Is this normal? To go back and forth? Am I just too much in my own head about this?
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How long is a protein supplement needed
The Greater Fool replied to LindsayT's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I never did protein drinks. 3 meals with 3oz protein is about 60g protein. This was my plan from day 1, though the first 6 weeks were pureed and I rarely managed the whole thing. Good luck, Tek -
Regret’s not mentally ready.
LindsayT replied to Jenniferx4's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The beginning is definitely hard. Make sure you're meeting your protein goals to help with hunger and healing. Do you have someone who can help you with cooking during the early stages? This was a huge help for me, especially during the liquid stage. Enough food was made that my family could have dinner and the leftovers again for lunch. Are there easier options for you to feed your family, pre made meals from the grocery? I promise your family will be fine for a few weeks with an alternative way of eating. During the liquid stage, I would eat away from my family because it was hard to be around food. Puree and soft food 5 a bit easier, and my family would eat a normal version of what I was making for myself. It definitely takes A LOT of planning. I will echo what others have said: please stick to your plan, therapy is important if you're struggling, and it will get easier. Hang in there, you got this! -
Does Eating really get easier?
NP_WIP replied to Phish_Monkey's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
It will get better. I did not meet my water intake the first few weeks, and couldn't meet the protein without the shakes. I was told by my surgeon that it was normal for the first month, but then to prioritize. -
I have traveled every month since surgery, starting at exactly one month post op. I took some protein powder (fruity one) and some shakes in my bag and then just ate the protein of whatever was being served. At my 2nd trip, which was about 7 weeks post op, I followed the same idea, but only took the protein powder since I could eat a little more and I wasn't afraid to try new things, even a margarita. After month 3, I take Gatorade zero packets (easier to take along but only 10g of protein) and some quest bars, and eat about everything and log all foods.
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Mine was 6/7. I'm down about 10 pounds since then. I've been a daily weigher for years, but I put the scale away this morning, because I've been obsessing, and because I'm supposedly up like 3 pounds since yesterday, which eating under 600c, isn't possible, lol. I know it's because I need to #2, plus, before surgery I was used to drinking close to a gallon of water a day, and of course I cannot do that right now, so my body is being an a-hole getting used to the less fluids and wanting to hold on to every single flipping ounce, lol Hey, bodies are weird. Try not to stress.
