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Doing great! I've apparently hit that point where I feel fantastic. I haven't been on the scales for a few weeks, but my clothes are really falling off me now, I had to get a cheap interim pair of jeans so I'd have something suitable to wear outside the house. I had a couple of non-scale victories the past few days. First, I got in a 5K's worth of steps on Saturday, don't know the last time I was able to be that active. Also, we went to a college football game that day and I made it up the ramp into the stadium with very little huffing and puffing. And then today at an appointment, I fit into the chairs with arms in the waiting room! They were a little tight, but I FIT! Hope everyone else is doing well!
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I think it's not a bad thing to be prepared for this or anything in the future if you can control it. Making a list of things you need and crossing it off once you got everything is a good way to still stay in control and not going over board and you'll know exactly what you need and don't. I've been preparing myself lately 😌. My surgery isn't until Dec 9th but because I'm on a budget I've been getting stuff together slowly but surly. I got everything that's "pantry" food now and will get what needs to go in the fridge about a week before my surgery so everything will still be fresh. I never knew about the 2oz meal prep containers though so thank you for that. I bought a small saucer and bowl from a Chinese store since it was small. Oh and I do have all my meds that I need already too. I really wanted to get that out the way before the holiday season made it hard to get things delivered on time. Great work everyone!! Keep up the great work and take it one day at a time do you don't get burnt out.
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Great here! Today has really been the first day in a while I've been back on the forum. That first month in a half I felt like I was struggling in all the ways just trying to adjust to all the new changes. I was feeling discouraged because I was comparing my lack of loss so much to everyone else that I think I had to step away and kinda find myself. I think everything changed for me when I went on vacation a few weeks back... Some huge non-scale victories for me. The first major one was on the airplane... A year ago I could hardly get a seatbelt on... There was actually slack which felt really good. On a daily with my desk job, I'm pushing about 10k steps a day. On vacation, I was walking about 25k steps a day with no issues. No back problems. Not winded at all. Or trying to mentally find ways of shortening the walking distance. I was able to ride rollercoasters and rides with my kid without the worry of being turned away for not fitting. The Avatar ride at animal kingdom I was most worried about. I even went as far as looking at youtube videos to see what to expect and when my Sister in Law begged for us to go... we waited over an hour and I held my breath walking into the room where it basically restrains from your back and legs. No issues at all... I actually felt a little silly I had worried so much. I was able to actually enjoy my vacation with no worries at all, it was a massive relief. I'm still far from where I want to be at. However, looking back at a year ago it brings tears to my eyes at how much my life has changed. I look forward to what this next year brings. How are you doing? Any NSV for yourself? Positive changes? Any concerns you're having?
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I'm doing okay. Still having a hard time keeping food in and stomach is upset a lot. Started losing weight again after a stall, but very slowly. I have to keep reminding myself it's only been 2 months. So take it slow and be patient. How are things for you?
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Weight regain advise please
stardust82 replied to onmyway11's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
Feeling really discouraged today as I have my egg retrieval tomorrow and they said there only seems to be 2 follicles that are the right growth. 2 more (finally) started responding to the FSH & LH meds on day 13 but it was too late. As it was, they had predicted I would only get 4 eggs. I have another cycle planned at the end of November giving me about 6 weeks to lose weight. I was told that even a 5-10% loss of my weight (10-20 lbs) would improve my chances. It seems daunting to lose that much weight in 6 weeks though given that I have just managed to maintain for so many years rather than to lose. I did the math and if I have been eating about 2000 calories and maintaining then I should be able to lose about 15 lbs by eating 800 calories/day for 45 days. If I continue to walk as I have been for the past month, I may be able to lose even more before starting the next round of injections. Someone tell me if this sounds crazy, please! -
Anyone else do a VSG to ESG?
Forensikchic replied to teedsg's topic in Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Forum
I want to get back to my original goal weight which is 135. Im 5'4" tall. I stayed between 130 and 135 for almost 7 years. I slowly gained over the past 5 years til I reached 182. On surgery day, I weighed 177. My starting weight from the very beginning was 235 so we are close in stats! I have about 30 pounds to go. I just started on regular food because my doctor put me on clears for 10 days instead of 2 days and 2 weeks for each stage after that. I have a little trouble getting all the water in but its helping me not to retain so much water. My body loves to store the water that I drink, if I dont get enough for it to decide I am not in a desert. lol. Good luck with whatever dicision you make. I am rooting for you to get to goal even if you dont have a revision. I am keeping my carbs low and protein high. They say I dont have a set goal for carbs but I try to keep it under about 40. -
Anyone else do a VSG to ESG?
Forensikchic replied to teedsg's topic in Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Forum
Hey! I just had the ESG last month after having a VSG 11 years ago. I had gained back 45 of the 110 pounds I lost in the last few years. Im loving it so far! restored my sleeve to its original size and shortened it. Its very cost effective and only one or two days of any discomfort. I never took a pain pill. I am down 20 pounds, 15 since day of surgery 5 weeks ago. I highly recommend it! I was very strict with the rules though and just got on regular food yesterday. I am a Physician Assistant in Neurosurgery so I work in healthcare and I do not recommend the bypass. I see lots of patients with almost 100 percent regain of weight and a lot of vomiting. Not everyone, but its something to consider. The anemia is another concern with the bypass. -
Starting my ESG journey!
Forensikchic replied to Milena81's topic in Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Forum
Hi! I had an ESG September 8th, 2022. I am about 5 weeks out and just started regular food yesterday. I was already sleeved 11 years ago and had gained back about 45 pounds. I had lost 110 originally. I have lost about 20 pounds now, 15 since surgery day. I am just starting my second journey but so far so good. I had it at IBI in Atlanta. The first day was a little uncomfortable and I rested a lot. I never took any pain meds though. I was afraid they would make me sick since we cant eat solid food yet. It cost about 6k dollars. They were having a special and I think they always do. lol. I have been happy with them and my care so far. I do all my visits telemedicine. I drove to Atlanta, had surgery the next morning, followed up the next day and then drove home. I live about 6 hours away. Two hotel nights . Hope that helps! Welcome! -
As long as you are not creating a financial hardship or hurting yourself or others in some other way this is actually a very healthy way of coping with anxiety. Sounds like you are a little nervous and taking control of whatever you can actually control in the process. So maybe you end up with a little extra food when you’re done recovering. I say Just donate it to someone or a food pantry if you can’t use it. I actually had a nurse that told me to do this when I had a melanoma. She suggested getting a binder and keeping copies of all my records and pet scans and stuff and taking it to each appointment with me. I never put so much effort into anything as I did in that binder. It helps to know that you are doing everything you possibly can (controlling what you can control at a time you feel slightly out of control). Ooh and you are definitely not alone in doing all the research or stocking up for this surgery either and I actually wish I had prepared more by cleaning cause it’s really hard to sit and stare at the mess post op and not get up and clean things. So I say keep doing what your doing. Just maybe pace yourself cause you still have three weeks.
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less than 3 weeks to my surgery date, Nov 3, 2022! I feel like I am over preparing!! save me from myself lol I have ordered my last batch of protein shakes (tho most of them will be incorporated into pre op diet but will have some after) and a variety of products for my liquid phase and beyond for home and to keep at my desk at work (protein shots, bariatric protein soup mix, special drink mixes etc… about $100 worth total of a variety of products to try) … also already have a list of stuff to get from the grocery store before surgery for the first two weeks or so… want to be stocked up and not have to think much also starting some nervous cleaning (which is unlike me lol) to try to make this nicer for when i get home… please tell me I am not alone with over preparing in the final stretch before surgery!!!!
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Meats Post Surgery
catwoman7 replied to foxfireari826's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
eggs are a problem for a lot of people in the first few weeks/months after surgery. So is chicken - in that case, it's the dryness. Haven't heard as much about the others, but you may be able to eat all of those at some point. Are you able to eat things like tuna that comes in a can or pouch? Maybe something soft and/or flaked might work (??). Or some kind of sauce on the meat to cut the dryness? If not, you'll probably eventually be able to eat all of that again at some point - the first few months after surgery can be touch & go with food. -
When did your program give you the OK to take vitamins?
kcuster83 replied to raspberrylime's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was instructed to take chewables the day I was home from the hospital. I couldn't, i tried tons of different brands and flavors (even liquid) and wasted so much money. They are all horrible. Horrible texture and even worse taste. You think they could figure this out! I worked with my team but they were not very concerned about it that early on. At my 2 week follow up the surgeon allowed me to start pills and/or capsules as long as I could handle them. Luckily I had no issues so I have been on capsules since 2 weeks after surgery. -
Meats Post Surgery
summerseeker replied to foxfireari826's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, this happened to me. I had to keep going back to well-cooked minced meats and trying whole meats every two weeks or so. Lamb is a little rich for me and I have found that I can eat it one day but the day after my stomach says a definite no. I have struggled so much that it's only the last few months that I can incorporate vegetables into my diet. With me the vomiting is not immediate, it happens later. I feel a pressure in the middle of my chest that I know will not go away until I vomit. Its only saliva and foam that comes up. On here it's called the foamies. I cannot drink until its gone. Things are much better now almost 11 months out, but I still have days when my petulant tummy will not accept chicken, eggs or cooked salmon. The biggest bonus to this is I do not have any hunger pangs. I have to drink milk to help with my energy levels and push my calorie count up to an average of 1000 a day. My team are not bothered, they know everything is getting better with time. I am overjoyed with my weight loss, I only ever dreamed of such a big loss. Go back to your team and ask them for help, just in case you have a stricture. If you do it's easy to remedy -
September 2022 surgery buddies
Garfield1987 replied to Vicky Sue's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yup. I’m having tons of tuna and chicken. About 80-90g of protein a day. Taking vitamins but still exhausted. I was cleared to work out starting this week so maybe that will boost up my energy. -
So I had the surgery almost 6 weeks ago, I've lost about 35 pounds since the surgery but I've noticed something about how food works with my body. Every time I try to eat meat I end up throwing it up and it doesn't matter what type. I've had chicken, fish, pork (ham but not a lot like.. a bite cuz I got sick like instantly after I tried it) even beef and turkey. No matter what meat I try I get so sick even eggs aren't safe. Has anyone else had this happen to you? It's driving me crazy because everyone else seems to be fine but I can't even keep it down not to mention when I do manage to I can't drink water for hours after without throwing up the water too. Is that something other people have experienced or is it just me lol.
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Ok, I'm the rare weirdo that was absolutely not worried about anything. I was so excited and so ready that there was no room for nerves. When I got to the hospital that day, my surgeon said they could give me something for my nerves if I needed it and he was shocked that I didn't lol I was laughing and chatting and just ready. I haven't regretted it at all. I'm 5 1/2 months out, and I will say the week before and 2 weeks after the surgery were the hardest. Week before because of the liquid diet and 2 weeks after because my stomach was ultra sensitive and I had a lot of pain at my incisions. Week 3 was better, and by week 4 I was completely fine. There will be some pain, and you will absolutely have to relearn how to properly eat and drink. But I promise you, this will absolutely improve your life so much if you follow the plan and put in the work. It's a very useful tool.
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Please don’t worry, I had mine last Monday. It’s the best thing I’ve done. Yes there is some pain and you are frightened , however it’s worth all of it. I’ve lost 2 stone in three weeks following the LRD diet and surgery. Good luck x
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This is another one of those it just depends because we’re all different. I can’t recall being swollen post surgery (it was a little while ago now) & wore the same waisted fitted pants home a couple of days later without issue. I do reminder feeling a little tenderness/sensitivity in the abdominal area for about a week. I used to roll my waistbands down to sit below my tummy not to put any pressure on the wounds. Same with tummy sleeping. I’m a side sleeper with a twist (so from about waist down I’m 3/4 on my tummy) & I was sleeping like that in hospital. But there are many who can only sleep on their backs for some time. Are you having issues with swelling? Are you swollen or bloated?
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6 weeks post op ZERO WEIGHT LOSS AND DEPRESSED
SleeveMeToIt replied to crazycatladycanada's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi there! Just sending you a bunch of support because I can imagine how frustrated you are. I've been stalled for 2.5 weeks - since week 2. Have lost 13lbs since surgery day and I'm about 4.5 weeks out and losing my mind. I knew to expect the stalls, but they are major mind f*cks when you feel like you are doing everything right. I hope you and your team of docs and dietician can find out what's going on and that weight loss starts back up soon. In the meantime, forget the scale and keep focus on your daily behaviors- sounds like you're doing well at that. My scale is in the back of my closet because I can't take the idea of this drastic effort not working. Here's to hoping for a big whoosh soon! -
Hi all! This is my first post! Just a question for you all. How long is your stomach swollen after surgery? For all of my “stomach sleepers” how long before you were able to lay on your stomach? (I’m in week 5, by the way!)
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I guess just not waking up, any doubts or concerns about complications I looked up and informed myself before opting for surgery. Since I'm self paid everything is moving in terms of weeks, so currently worrying about having vitamins, containers, scheduling clearances and doing a trip I had schedule before the preop diet starts, which keeps the mind busy. Sent from my SM-G960U1 using BariatricPal mobile app
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I haven't gotten to the exercise part since I'm only on day 5 post op, other than walking. My surgeon wanted us walking 2 miles 4 to 5 times a week within 3 to 4 weeks post op. After the 4 week mark, I plan on going to the gym and meeting with a trainer to get a more personalized plan. Especially while healing. Another option might be YouTube workouts that are geared towards wls? I haven't looked yet, but I think I might tonight.
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October 2022 surgery support
ashleydashley replied to KimA-GA's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Three's near stomach may have gotten upset is because what I was told was clear liquid for the first week so sugar free popsicles sugar free Jello low sodium broth and plenty of whey protein isolate protein powder -
I am in the same boat with you. Dr said between weeks 3-5 it will stall out then pick back up. I’m 4 1/2 weeks post bypass and only lost 16 since surgery. I have lost inches and forgot to measure before I started my journey. But I did measure a week ago so I know going forward. I did take before pictures and current pictures and can tell a difference. That what I look at to keep me going so that I won’t worry about the scale. All this protein is helping to build muscle and it weighs more than fat.
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When did your program give you the OK to take vitamins?
ms.sss replied to raspberrylime's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was advised to take them as soon as I got home (i.e., tue day after surgery). And yes, they made me nauseous…particularly the calcium pills, and the multivitamin to a lesser degree, but still quease-inducing. After a few weeks I switched to calcium chews, which where much better, and I dealt with the multivitamin as best i could (i tolerated them better when i had something in my stomach, but i ate very, very little the first month, so it was challenging. Around 2 months post, when i could stand to eat again, i would bury my multivitamin in a tbsp of greek yogurt and down it. That seemed to do the trick.
