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To count or not to count (calories)
STLoser replied to lizonaplane's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Here's what I do. I hate tracking but I've been doing it consistently now for 2 years and that's a big deal for me. I still don't like it but it helps me see I'm making good choices and getting enough protein. At the same time, I DO eat when I'm hungry and I'm not extremely strict about calories. If I'm hungrier one day I eat more that day and I always ask myself if it's head hunger or actual hunger. The other thing I do is take a day off every week or so where I don't track, but I still listen to my hunger signals and make healthy choices. It just gives me a break from tracking. This has worked well for me for 2 years now and I haven't had any real gains and have consistently lost and am still losing, albeit very slowly now. Sent from my Pixel 5a using BariatricPal mobile app -
Am right with you surgery date twin! Let's see how far we can get. I am still losing a pound or two a week - are you?
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June 2022 surgery buddies
NewlyReborn replied to Jessica1024's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm praying everything goes well and that I've done everything right cause I really struggled. God be with all this week that are having your surgeries. Success, no complications, and that the surgeon is well rested and alert. Just good vibes only!!! Sent from my SM-A037U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Caffeine After Surgery
Stefan15 replied to Sunshine Princess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My Dr. said I could go back to my coffee/caffeine habit at about 2-4 weeks post op. Once I was getting all my protein and normal fluids. -
Recreational drugs post surgery be honest -.-
ms.sss replied to Fkyaz's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I tried to smoke a joint in the first week post to deal with surgery pain cuz I didn’t want to take my pain meds. The resulting coughing fit (and stomach pain from the coughing) put an end to that real quick! About a year later i tried again and was fine. Im back to my normal rate of usage (like once every couple months) with no issue. Bonus points: I don’t get the uncontrollable munchies anymore! If i do feel munchy, its easy to ignore 💪🏼 P.S. No, i dont have a medical marijuana card, and Yes, its legal up here now, lol. P.S.S. I also drink/drank regularly (pre and post op), but only started drinking regularly again after weight loss phase. During weight loss phase I probably had about 5 partial drinks in total the entire time. P.P.S. I also smoke (cigarettes), which i am half-heartedly trying to stop. Sigh. -
June 2022 surgery buddies
Hesitant but hopeful replied to Jessica1024's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hope the next week goes well! -
Food Before and After Photos
Kris77 replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Wow that’s high!! Per pound or for two cutlets? Prices here for everything have gone up. I spend almost a $100 more at the grocery store now than I did 6 mos ago. Use to spend like $200 a week and now it’s easily $300 and over. -
Food Before and After Photos
Arabesque replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Meat is crazy priced here too. $79.99 for lamb at my butcher. They do get in very high quality, very flavoursome, organic meats which is what you’re paying for. I usually justify it because two cutlets is an ample meal for me. I think I might buy some fillet steak (my favourite cut too) next week too now after seeing @ms.sss’s dinner. Mmmm -
Will US insurance coverage Mexico surgery?
SmartySassyNoPants posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Hello, I'm trying to find out if insurance will reimburse for Mexico surgeries, as out of network? my insurance covers the surgery in the US. I am trying to avoid the 6mo wait and pre-op testing and screening as I've already gone through it. I went up to my pre-op appt the week before surgery and had to cancel because I got sick. I had to recover, lost weight on my own and here I am 80lbs heavier just wanting to get through it but they are making me start from day 1. thanks! -
Caffeine After Surgery
EastcoastUSvsg replied to Sunshine Princess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I've cut my reg octane with decaf since week 2 . It hasn't been horrible. -
I have my iced coffee every morning. Proffee…. Iced coffee With a protein shake instead of milk. Just make sure you are getting your water in bc caffeine dehydrates. I went back at 4 weeks
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Hi friends, I was in this group, then I left it. I had my initial appointments scheduled with my surgeon, the dietician and my psych eval, had cleared things with insurance, then got really cold feet and decided I wasn’t going through with it. Well this past week I had another new weight related health diagnosis that shouldn’t be something a 31 year old should be diagnosed with, my weight is still climbing, got told by two different doctors they won’t treat my pain because it’s my weight causing the pain, so I’ve emailed my coordinator at Dr. Houston’s office and plan on calling Monday to get appointments back on the schedule. I guess I just need some reassurance that it’s ok to go back and forth with commitment in the beginning?
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Hi friends, I was in this group, then I left it. I had my initial appointments scheduled with my surgeon, the dietician and my psych eval, had cleared things with insurance, then got really cold feet and decided I wasn’t going through with it. Well this past week I had another new weight related health diagnosis that shouldn’t be something a 31 year old should be diagnosed with, my weight is still climbing, got told by two different doctors they won’t treat my pain because it’s my weight causing the pain, so I’ve emailed my coordinator at Dr. Houston’s office and plan on calling Monday to get appointments back on the schedule. I guess I just need some reassurance that it’s ok to go back and forth with commitment in the beginning?
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May 16th surgery. 3 weeks post op. Yesterday where the biggest incision is the adhesive they put over the area is coming off and it’s bleeding a bit. I called the doctor and they say it’s normal. But it’s creepy to me. I covered it with gauze sponge like advised and put my binder back on. I haven’t checked it today yet.
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MONTHLY WEIGH IN 6 WEEKS POST OP
Tomo replied to liveaboard15's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Great job. That's incredible. You averaged 7.5 lbs. a week. Even 7.5 lbs. in a month is great to me. Continued success! -
Caffeine After Surgery
FarfelDiego replied to Sunshine Princess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My plan said don’t drink coffee for the first month. I had some 2 weeks post-op. No problems. -
Food Before and After Photos
ms.sss replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
So i’ve been bugging Mr to grill me up a steak all week cuz i was terribly missing some good quality, well cooked MEAT since vacay (where the food was borderline terrible!) Tonight, Mr. came through and prepared THREE of these babies!! Its hard to tell in the pic, but this Porterhouse is GIGANTIC. It was almost 2 inches thick raw, and weighed 2.35 lbs cooked. 😳. Did i mention he made THREE of these?!?! Overkill is an understatement cuz I ate like 1 measly oz of it. Along with some roasted asparagus and portobello mushrooms. Cleaned my bowl: 345 calories, which included an espresso martini i drank beforehand (not shown). Totally hit the spot! Mr is gonna be rewarded for his efforts later (once my food is digested 😂😂😂😂) -
Blah...my first stall...
Sunshine Princess replied to SleeveToBypass2023's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just hit my third week stall and I’m kinda meh about it. Thanks to this thread, i am taking the zen approach that it will happen (stalls) and i just need to channel my energy into something else (walking, getting outside to work on my garden, playing with my dog) instead of obsessing. I used to obsess all the time when i did weight watchers and the stupid scale wouldn’t move. I’m just grateful i was able to have the surgery and take a new approach to life. Plus the warmth and sunshine has come to Connecticut and I’m enjoying it! -
Caffeine After Surgery
audreywilson92 replied to Sunshine Princess's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
So, coffee is my weakness. They told me to cut it out during my pre op which was a week and I did. I am 4 days post op today and I had my first cup. Just make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids. They told me the reason they tell you to cut out caffeine is because it's a diuretic causing you to urinate more and you need to keep all your fluids Sent from my SM-N976V using BariatricPal mobile app -
Weirdest None-Scale-Victory - I'll go first
Queen ApisM replied to chiquitatummy's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
A couple of NSVs that have me happy in the past few weeks. First, I haven't taken metformin since surgery, and my A1C is 5.3. Woo hoo! I'd been concerned but seeing that number made me really happy. Secondly, I had my cardiologist check in today, and my echocardiogram is looking a little better! We'll see where we are in a year, but he is really happy with my progress. We may even need to drop my blood pressure medication again. The third one happened today at the pool. I managed to get out of the pool using one of the ladders instead of the steps. That was an exciting and unexpected win! -
I’m juuuuust about 3 weeks out and as a die hard New Englander, i drink iced coffee year round. I haven’t had any caffeine in over a month. I cut it out during the pre op diet. When did everyone start adding coffee back in? I’m a milk only person with my iced coffee so no, I’m not missing the sugar, just my delicious iced coffee on warm sunny days.
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This was written for FB on the night before my surgery:
I'm sitting here in bed, numb and crying silent tears of realization.
Tomorrow is the day that I get what I've been working towards for the last two years. Tomorrow is the start of a whole new life for me. Tomorrow is the first day, the first step, in a new journey to true happiness, satisfaction, contentment, self-esteem, and pure self-love.
I have no idea what the future will hold for me now. I will soon be able to be a productive member of society. I'll be able to take care of myself. I'll be able to do my own shopping. I will be able to sit long enough to sew clothes again. I will be able to cook for my loving fiance. I'll be able to start baking again. I will go to the theater and concerts.
But I will also be able to do things that so many people take for granted. I will be able to walk places without having to stop to catch my breath. I will be able to walk down my hallway with my hands at my side without turning sideways. I will be able to sit in any chair that is offered to me without wondering if I will break it. I will be able to walk up stairs. I will be able to shower. I will be able to use any restroom without wondering if there is a handicap stall available. I will be able to fit into a car. I will be able to get clothes off the rack without paying an extra $40 for a few more inches of cloth. I will be able to comfortably fly, take a train or bus, and ride rollercoasters. I will go into a store and not wonder if I can fit into their aisles without knocking things over.
And yes, more private things will become better too. I'll become more flexible and agile, and I'll be able to see parts of my body that I have not seen (without the aid of mirrors or photos) in close to a decade if not longer.
There is so much emotion coursing through me right now. I'm elated, scared, excited, eager, unsure, and incredulous. Why does nobody ever talk about THESE things?
We will be taking measurements and photos today while I do my last 50 pushups. These will probably be the last photos you see of me for about a month. Okay, I'll probably let Eric take a few pictures and maybe a video of me when I'm in my hospital room recovering. MAYBE he will get me while I'm still coming out of anesthesia or when I'm delirious with my pain meds.....who knows? -
pre surgery surgery
SiameseUnicorn replied to Gentleman Wiseowl's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hello. Yes I had hernia surgery 2 weeks ago and having Bariatric surgery in 2 weeks -
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MONTHLY WEIGH IN 6 WEEKS POST OP
liveaboard15 replied to liveaboard15's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
i have never seen that show but yea i was hoping for a little bit faster lol. but of course i am just 6 weeks post op. even my surgeon says hitting the goal weight takes time. up to a year or so -
So i started the pre op diet on April 4th. Surgery April 18th. So far these are my stats 6 weeks post op. Always do my measurements on the 4th of the month. Not bad. Wish it was a little quicker but not bad for 6 weeks post op.
