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I'm 7.5 weeks post RNY and have been scared to death of restaurants. Yesterday was my mom's birthday so we picked Olive Garden b/c I knew they had the Soup lunch deal. I was so happy to eat 2 bites of salad, 6 pieces of calamari and half a bowl of soup (I skimmed out the kale and sausage for Protein and Vitamins, left the broth and potatoes). It felt great to feel like a real person again, and I had no stomach upset all day!
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Tonight I ended up making a single serving size of chili. I wasn't sure exactly how it would come out, but it wasn't bad at all! I'm a single person, so it's tough to find recipes for just one to make. I'm sure you could multiply the ingredients to size it up if needed. 4 oz lean ground beef (I used 96/4 Meijer brand angus beef that I found on sale a week or two ago) 1/4 cup Ragu Old World Style Sweet Tomato Basil Pasta sauce 2 ounces left over chicken Soup sans chicken (chicken broth, diced onions, diced tomatoes, diced bell peppers - green, red, yellow and orange that was part of my crockpot chicken soup that I made a couple of days ago - but I didn't cut up the chicken, so it was without chicken) 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp Mrs. Dash salt-free fiesta lime spice 1/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese Brown the ground beef, add in the pasta sauce and chicken broth with veggies. Let it simmer for a while and then add the spices. Continue simmering until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 of original. Serve in a bowl and top with the cheddar cheese. I'm sure you could substitute any meat for the ground beef. But I wouldn't use anything that would have more fat.
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On the loosing side now (story)
PamelaAM replied to Ibejjo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations on getting over that hump. I know that I was SO happy to be on the other side of surgery even though I had two really bad weeks of nausea before it subsided. It's all SO worth it! Now that I am almost 4 months out I am just thrilled with my sleeve! Congrats again! -
how come im not losing?!?!
Gaylebco replied to meggspeggs's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I completely understand....I was on a 4 week stall that i just came out of today. It's horrible and you hate it but your body really needs time to heal and as long as your doc and nut say your doing the right amounts of food, protein and carbs, then keep going and try to know it will eventually come off. -
you never know where you will experience a NSV
gowalking posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Went to the eye doctor and you know that thing you have to hold onto so they can look in your eyes? You know, where you have to put your chin in the rest, and keep your forehead on the bar? I remember having to hold on for dear life because my big fat self couldn't get my head where it needed to be. Well, no problem this time. I got my chin in the rest easily and there was plenty of room in the chest area because the big massive boobs are no longer in the way. Loving the normalcy that comes without being obese anymore. In fact, I went out to dinner with my family last week and my sister, who is very heavy, did not sit next to me as I expected she would. I realized she wouldn't be able to sit in that spot because it was too close to the wall and there wouldn't have been room for her so I slid over to that chair so mom and dad would be able to sit together on the other side of me. I fit in that space next to sis just fine and said a silent prayer that I didn't have to worry about table space anymore, or fitting into a booth, or fitting into a chair with arms. It's truly a wondrous thing!- 7 replies
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Travel one month after surgery
bentonhuey replied to broomt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Vicki offered great advice. You will be fine. I rarely travel, but was sent away for business 2 weeks after surgery. I had just been on mushy foods one day when I flew several states away. I was very nervous about being so newly banded and so far away from home, but it was fine. I found food selection to be more than adequate, but I did take several protein shakes just in case and ended up bringing back most. -
Very disappointing Surgeon Check-up
Tiffykins replied to tbarnes18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You've been sick, and on antibiotics. Your body is storing everything it can so it can recover. I also recommend the same thing to people that experience a stall. Up your Water, and calories. Even if it's just 50-100 calories per day with a string cheese or more greek yogurt, something to shake things up. If you're active, then you very well may not be getting enough calories. I hate the word "lightweight" just as much as I hate the word "heavyweight", but your starting BMI was a full 13 points lower than mine, and it's true, statistically, I will lose faster than you. It sucks, but it's what seems to the be the trend. Can you have sugar free puddings, what about thinned out cream of wheat with an egg white tossed in for extra Protein (it sounds gross, but it doesn't change the taste or the texture)? Hang in there, the scale will move. Shake things up, and as difficult as it seems, stress actually causes the body to produce more cortisol which in turns causes no loss. It's the "fight or flight" thing. -
Very disappointing Surgeon Check-up
texashopeful replied to tbarnes18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I too was disappointed with my follow up appointments. Everyone was super nice, but I have still not met the actual dietician, always a nurse. Several of them had the procedure done, but I don't feel like I am loosing like I should either...I would like to ask the dietician a few questions. I haven't lost a lb or inch in over a week! I actually went up and then back to the original place, and my BMI is very high, so I thought I should loose quickly. The nurse said I was on the right track, and my body was thinking it was starving so it's holding on. She said likely it will start going back down. I haven't had a single thing that wasn't high in protein or on the list, so I am quite frustrated. I got 2 books (1 from my Dr. and 1 from the hospital) and they don't say the same things about food. She said to follow my Dr. book, but it doesn't go into much detail. It is so confusing and a little frustrating. I keep telling myself that I am heading to be a skinny me, so I need to figure out what works for my skinny version. Did anyone else "stall" for a week or 2? No NSV's either...I haven't lost a single inch in over a week. -
Cleared for exercise...so freaking happy :D
devint replied to InfiniteButterfly's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I understood that the only problem with straws are that they can cause burping and gas so if yours doesn't i would say rock it. I can also understand missing yoga, because of the mental/emotional benefits of it. I'm only 2 weeks out but I'm already choosing to do my walking in a secluded wooded walk path so that I can get some "me time" and rest my brain while Im "exercising" Good luck in your journey and congrats on one more step "back to normal" -
10 1/2wks PO. When did you try alcohol?
BKLYNgal87 replied to AddryW's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a glass of wine at 4 1/2 weeks post op and a scotch on the rocks recently. I agree with the others - drink it slowly. Limit yourself not only because you'll get drunk faster but also because it's empty calories. -
I've had a horrible productive cough since thurs night and been running a low grade fever since yesterday. Called my surgeon and he says nothing sounds related to the surgery but more like I've caught something. Possibly bronchitis or pneumonia. Figured $20 copay is worth making sure my lungs are clear. A little paranoid that all this coughing will cause a leak. Anyone know if this is possible? Feeling super week. Only getting in about 1/2 c Tom soup mixed with water and about 32 oz water with apple juice added a day since Friday. Can't keep milk stuff down so my protein shoes are making me gag.
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My Incisions-2 Weeks Post Op
Texarkolina replied to SleeveandRNYchica's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 10 weeks out and they look way better than mine. -
Sleeve Reflux medical resources and data
Keepgoing247 replied to swimbikerun's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
I had reflux pre-op. I took Nexium daily for many years. But I noticed from my many diets that when I ate properly, my heartburn was drastically reduced. I spoke with my surgeon about this pre-op and he agreed I was still a candidate for the sleeve. I took my omeprazole daily for 6 mos post sleeve. Now, I haven't had any issues with reflux for at least 6 - 8 weeks. Every once I awhile I feel a slight bit of heartburn. I have the omeprazole on hand for times like those, but usually don't even take it. It usually is gone within an hour and is directly related to something I probably shouldn't have eaten or hormone changes right before TOM. I'm thrilled to not be taking a daily medication or be suffering the pain of reflux / heartburn. I know if I returned to my terrible ways of eating, I would have a problem again. For me, it's a great reminder to eat right. I know there are people on here who do eat right and still experience reflux / heartburn. I feel badly for them. I'm thrilled that my situation is different and just wanted to share my experience. -
Ugh having a hard time finding comfort
mullberry7 replied to mullberry7's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is a new depressed feeling. I really thought I had depressed on lock down. I suppose you could be right. But the feeling is more frustrate and lost. Misunderstood. Once I'm cleared to start running again next week. I look forward to it. Perhaps that will help. I feel like I have lost friends as thy have been jealous of my weight loss. But it comes with a price a huge price and I need to find my new way. -
Ok, so I have never owned a full length mirror for all the obvious reasons, I am scared to death to finally put myself in front of one. I was thinking that ill buy one once I hit my onederland mark. Im scared to face the whole me now. Even though ive lost 53 pounds in 5 weeks. Big sigh almost there.
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Sleeved 12/31 and Hungry!
clk replied to gaeliclove's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
In all my time here, I've seen a bare handful of people fail to lose their hunger and most of them had issues later on, not immediately. But oh, the desire to eat when you're stuck on a liquid diet is a misery most of us know and understand. First, check your PPI. If you're not on one, start ASAP. If you're on Prevacid, know that it doesn't work for a lot of people and you might need something else. If you're on a good PPI and still feeling that growly, gurgly, "I'm hungry" tummy, talk to your doc and get a prescription for something stronger. Second, really evaluate what you're feeling. Is it a desire to chew food because you're not feeling satisfied with liquids? That's pretty normal. It passes as soon as you hit the next frustrating phase: mushies, and the irritation you experience when you want to eat, feel you need to eat and know that you need more nutrition but you get full after just two or three bites. Third, it really does take time for the ghrelin to work it's way out of your system. You really might be feeling some residual hunger but it should be easier every day. I'd say that at this point you should be past it, though. Eating plenty of Protein will help you feel full longer. Try to push shakes before other liquids, and hang in there. Good luck, and congrats on your new sleeve, ~Cheri -
I would stop dieting and worrying about what you eat for at least a week. Give your body a break. Then count calories or points or whatever. I think this will shake your body up and get you moving again. Edited to add: You aren't far from goal. This is where it gets hard. Hang in there! Two suggestions: 1. Make a list of all the reasons you decided to get healthier. 2. Make a list of all the positive changes since losing weight.
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Help Stuck 1 And 1/2 Week Postop
thinspiration posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon cleared me for mushies after surgery. I got a little lazy to bullet the meatballs I made and instead just mashed it. I think they were a little dry and now I have an uncomfortable feeling in my chest and throat. Will this pass or do I have to try to bring it up? -
Thanks everyone, I think I am in the same boat as you shawn, I have 4cc in my band at my last fill which my doc told me is pretty much it, but I have been snacking more often, just seems to go down easier..lol I do work out 3-4 days a week so I guess the snacking is enough to just make me maintain.. as of today noooo more snacking! I will try logging my food intake on fitday. I'm not sure I'm getting enough protien either, thats one of the things I have slacked off of too. I just cant stand the artificial protien shake taste, does any one have any great tasting low calorie recipies?
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Has Anyone Had Their First Fill Around Week 3
elcee replied to goingfoit's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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WEAK AS WATER!!!! =(
Can'tweight replied to Can'tweight's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well...Grasshopper, could be several different reasons. I am almost a month out past you, I may have a longer stomach naturally, I have a 36 bougie, my hormone levels may be different than yours, I still have hunger (although not as strong), and dog-gone-it! I'm just better than you!! Just teasing...other than the above mentioned, I'm not sure why we all have such different experiences with the sleeve. But you will feel quite a bit different when YOU are at 8 weeks out. Promise!! -
Stomach puffy under large incision?
SkinnyCubanChick replied to TiffanyK's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
To me this is normal. I was banded on 12/14 and just this week the swelling on the port incision is subsiding. O have a small bump right under the port incision and it's still a bit sore but nothing to worry about! -
5 1/2 weeks out with a stomach virus :(
katmagmom posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Started feeling it coming on about 4 yesterday afternoon. Needless to say, I didn't meet my water or protein goals yesterday and I don't see it happening today wither. My muscles are achy already but I don't know if it's just from the virus or from dehydration. Any advice?? -
Has anyone experienced joint pain or swelling? I can think of absolutely no reason for it, but twice in past week, my ankles have been swollen, and for 4 or 5 days now, I've had some minor soreness in my joints. Most notably, the ankles, elbows, and wrists. I have not really been taking Vitamins like I should, and I'm hoping that's a proper explanation, but I'm pretty clueless. Have you experienced this? Do you know the possible causes? I do have a call in to my surgeon, so I'm assuming I'll hear back from him or the nurse some time today.
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My DH just left for his big week long camping out with his highschool buddies. I know he couldn't hardly wait to go, he tries to play it down, but I know he can't wait to get there. I just wish he would get tired of them. They have been doing this for 30+ years. I think this is the first year one of the guys is only going to be there one evening. Maybe the rest will get tire of acting like kids and grow up. I know he has fun, but after 30 years it about time to give it up. I'm alone in the house and I have so much I need to be doing, but I have yet to get started. I usually get a lot done this week, while hes out of the house. He isn't going to Canada fishing this year, this will be the first year in about 20 that he hasn't done that. He spends more time with his buddies camping and fishing then he has with me in the 37 years. I can count on one hand how many vacations we have had together. I should never have let him start all the trips, but I was busy with kids, working, and I never seem to have the vacation time. You know I always had to take time off when the kids were sick, so I never had the time for vacations. Now that I have retired from the work force you think we would go somewhere, but no we don't. I went to New York with my girlfriend in May for 4 nights and five days, of course my DH couldn't get off work. That the usually excuse that I hear a lot when I want to go some where. He always has time for his camping trips. It really hurts my feeling. I really tried to tell him couple of years ago how I felt, but as usally he is not in tune with my feeling. He alway makes me feel guilty about things. I always felt like he is a good provider and he deserved to have special time, but sometimes I just wish we want to have the time with me. Oh well I'm just feeling sorry for myself today. The challenge for this week is to be good while I'm by myself. I know is will go good. I hope to get a lot done.
