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4 Weeks Out just arrived in ONEderland!
Rev Me Up! replied to time-4-change's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I found that my stomach didn't like a lot of variation in mushies so I ended up sticking to a few core staples: bits of rotisserie chicken (thigh) mixed with riccotta cheese, salt and then heated (I ate this 2x a day) deli turkey with cream cheese, rolled up cottage cheese mashed yams with salt thin oatmeal (helps with Fiber - I never had to take a supplement) Buy tupperware containers that are 1/2 cup in size and then you can fill them halfway and put them in the fridge. Helps with portions and easy to serve. It was boring, but it got me through. I couldn't eat a scrambled egg for several weeks - even then, I would scrmble it over low heat with a good amount of butter so it was really tender. Beef was not a good option for me which was weird because beef was the only meat I could eat when I had a lap band. Ham slices made me nauseous. I once made an egg-face pizza with alfredo sauce on it and it was good. I only ate 1/4 of it :-) Experiment!! What doesn't feel good one day may feel good a week later. Also, your taste buds change and what you think will taste really good may be completely awful now. That was a surprise to me - I had a long lis to f thing I "thought" I would eat and I ended up eating completely different stuff. -
It's happened. Totally expected it. The question is, is it a 3 week stall or a 2 week stall. Surgery last Tuesday, 9/29. But does the 1 week liquid pre-op count as week 1 making this week 3 or does the count actually begin after surgery. The stall corresponded with the move from Clear liquids to full liquids. Still doing great though. Yesterday was 650 calories, 60 grams of Protein and 80 oz Water. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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I am so happy for you Kathy, you will not even believe how much better you will feel in a week.
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I usually only crave sweets during TOM. Otherwise I would much rather have chips or crackers if I was going to "cheat". Have you tried the Quest Protein bars? I love their chocolate chip cookie dough bar. I heat it in the microwave for about 20 seconds and then eat it. I've heard some people put some whip cream on top, I've never tried that. This is my go to item when I want something sweet. To me, it taste heavenly! Plus, no guilt and I just ate a high number of protein and Fiber. I always have a few bars at the house in case a craving hits. I haven't had one in over a week, but some weeks I eat one daily. Good luck! I hope you find something that works for you. ????
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Hello everyone! I was sleeved Oct 2015 and I am now almost 6 months post op and I have lost 58lbs. My goal is 80lbs as of now so I am almost there. I started off as an size 18 refusing to even look at a size 20 and a few days ago I bought a size 12 in old navy jeans when I realized the size 14 jeans that I had gotten a few weeks ago were starting to look baggy! I say all of that to say that even though I almost 60lbs down and have lost 3 pants sizes, when I look in the mirror, my brain doesn't quite register the weight loss. I mean I see some definite changes and I know into a smaller size but it does not look like 60 lbs to me. To me, I guess it looks like maybe 30lbs. I guess I zone in on what parts of my body I need to work on. When did your brain finally catch up with your body? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Stall Between Weeks 6 And 7?
COnative replied to SleeveShelly's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
YES! I stalled at week 4, 6, and now 8. But even though the scale isn't moving my clothes keep feeling better! Hang in there! -
When do you like food again
Neiko replied to LaurieC's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I actually have been enjoying food beginning of my 6th week. not eating that much of it but some. Even small bites ( I mean tiny bites of tortilla chips) with guac. / salsa. I had 3 bites of an enchiilda. But this is last week of soft foods for me as my surg. was April 21st. I have been fine.. no stomach pains no over eatting. all is been good. -
Same here - had the nasty "D" word, talked with my PCP who told me WLS was the only cure for it, so I did it! No more meds, test only once a week, numbers are normal, my number one reason for doing the surgery ("D") has been sent to the hills, hopefully never to be seen or heard from again........
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Supporting a partner after the operation
MowryRocks replied to Hislassie's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
For me it was about being as normal as possible. I never had mood swings. One thing that you can do that was a huge help to me was just understanding that life is different in some ways. Sometimes in the beginning, we overthink, and over-complicate things...just be patient. If we were out and about, I would carry a cooler pack that had food and drink options for me in case we were in a position that we were out and I needed to push protein or felt hungry. (They told me I wouldn't feel hunger. I call BS on this, I have felt hunger since 2 weeks out.) Let your partner guide the recovery. Just being supportive may be all it amounts too. I never had a breakdown over food or anything. Just prepare yourself for the life that is going to be coming. In less than a year, I have changed from bump on a log status to go go go go go. It's a wild, amazing ride. Try to enjoy it together,- 1 reply
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Hospital stay and recovery time?
pnw218 replied to AutumnLily's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
It truly depends on lots of things - no clear cut answer for any of your questions : ) In the US, there are drs who do this surgery as outpatient, I have heard others talk about being in an ICU unit for days afterwards. It would be my guess that the drs in Mexico keep most patients at least one night in the hospital/clinic and then at a recovery house or hotel for a couple of nights, to make sure patients are good before they travel home. My recovery was very easy. The first day or two is yucky, typical post op. I flew home on day 3 and never took another pain med. I went back to work on day 4 and worked all week. I do have a mainly desk job and am self employed. There were some days that I left after 4-6 hours and went home for a nap. We did have an employee file an L&I claim that week tho so I was swamped and needed to be there. I think alot of it is your attitude going in. Think positive, get up and move after surgery, take a shower and put on real clothes. That has been my experience from past surgeries. Good luck with your research! It is an amazing tool and I do not regret it at all! by the way ~ I have been to Calgary and it is beautiful! -
I only did a day of liquids after a fill if that. It seems much harder with the sleeve and I'm thinking its bc its so long. I did 2 weeks of preop then 1 week of solid liquids. I am now on creamy soups and Friday can add in tuna and eggs. Tuna sounds like a feast to me at this point
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I have to brag for a moment because I did something this week never before done in my entire history! I frequently travel for business (50%+). This past Monday I flew from Southern California to Atlanta then on to Orlando before going home late Thursday night. There were lunches with colleagues, dinners with clients, more lunches with clients and colleagues, etc. I lost 1 lb! So, it's not huge, but seriously, a pound! I took Protein shakes with me for Breakfast, made the best choices possible for lunches and did duck out of one team dinner where I had a shake in my room for dinner. Another night instead of sitting at the lobby bar, which would have been what I normally did, I walked on the treadmill. Instead of eating crap at the airport, I made a shake in my fabulous shaker bottle (those rock). This week I start the pure liquid diet (ugg). There are two important client dinners that I have to attend. Will make the best choice possible there and do liquids the other meals. Then the week before surgery it's back to Orlando, shaker bottle in hand! Yay, I lost a pound!
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I'm 5 weeks out as well... i would eat smaller portions and slower. 2.5 oz is alot right now. I'm barely getting 1-1.5 oz down. Even if u have to eat every 2-3 hours vs. 3 meals
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I spent the day at home ironing watching Oprah....then I got dinner all prepared before going out for a ride, home to cook , cleaned up and watched Survivor...feeling tired now so am heading to bed to catch some zz`s I hope everyone is having a good week, I am glad its Hump day (Wednesday Middle of the week) for me tomorrow. We have got a busy weekend and the following week ahead of us , with distributors comeing downunder for a week of meetings we will be putting on a BBQ Sunday for some that arriving on Saturday (2 from USA, 1 from Denmark, and 2 from the U.K ) we have 2 coming from N.Z mid week for just a few days too , so it will be dinner out a couple of times as well.. I am going to be very tired at the end of it all...:thumbup: My daughter will be leaving for London at the end of the month also :thumbup: I will miss her , but by the time she comes home I hope there will be less of me for her to see...:w00t: Good night all...Wishing you all the Best with your new way of life , I am coping well no major problems ..fingers crossed it stays that way... Nite..:glare:
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December 2011 bandsters
**IP~LB** replied to ccsbulldog's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Dec also, down 46 pounds. Feeling great! Great job and keep up the amazing work!! I started back to crossfit a few weeks ago and signed up for two crossfit competitions and a triathlon, so I am very pleased with my decision to get LBS. Have a great year!! -
First two days of pre-op was rough
MsShortyDee replied to MsShortyDee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had to take my migraine med last night. It was horrible!! I had a headache last week too because I was doing half food and half liquid to practice for this week. It's soooo much better today. Thank you for your encouragement. Oh cool. Good to hear that you are feeling good now Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
My First Nsv.....and Second!
Felicia replied to nancy_marie_00's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thats so awesome!! I want to weigh less than my fiance too. I am about 3 pounds away from onderland and I am hitting another stall. He weighs 175 so I have a ways to go but I bet it feels so good to say that u weigh less. Congrats! Keep sheddin those pounds! -
Sushi Success! Woo-hooo!
delta_girl replied to Vidalia's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had some edemame and two pieces of nigiri for supper last week. I ended up getting rid of the rice. Next time I will get the sashimi. Rice still isn't working for me very well. I LOVE Japanese. -
Finally Sent To Insurance!
bellepink77 replied to dstollery's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have bcbs Illinois and it took about a week. No harm in calling them to push things along -
I suffer from terrible migraines. I usually get several per week and only about half the time do medications relieve them. I have just gotten used to the pain. I had splitting migraines in the hospital (surgery was 6/1/15) that the narcotics didn't even cure. I came home on 6/3/15 with a migraine, took a maxalt, and it went anyway. And I have not had a migraine since! WHAT?! This is so weird. I am knocking on wood. And all of the things that should trigger a migraine, not eating enough, sugar and caffeine withdrawal, etc are happening so I am flummoxed as to what my mystery relief is. Has anyone else experienced resolution of migraines after WLS? If so, is it permanent? Temporary? Would love some insight please.
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I am told is it is normal reaction to anethisi about 6 weeks out. COurse I just started loosing mine from the baby (about 4 months late) right before I went to Mexico. However none of my children experieinced this with their open heart procedures.....but they all have chromosomal diffeneces so a lot of things that happen to us "normies" do not happen to them and vice versa! I will see if mine slows down or stops this time.... I never really lost it with the band surgery or with either of my other two pregnancies.
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I think the strange part of the whole "fill experience" is that we sometimes don't have the true effect of the fill until sometimes a few weeks later....... And I mean both ways. I can feel tight after a fill and it settles down to where, after a few weeks, I then feel NO restriction, and on the other hand, I've had fills that didn't seem to do anything right after, and then over a few weeks after the fill, I've had great restriction. A true ART for sure!!!!!!!
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I agree 100% it is a real art and not every doctor or PA is a great artist. I have to tell you I have come across my share of them and they don't make me very happy. There are days when I feel like I need to stand on my head to have a fill and if I request an un-fill for what ever reason like the one and only time I did because I was sick...I know they are looking out for my best interest and the health of my body and the band, but really isn't that what "adjustable" is all about? If I wanted to diet, I would not have had surgery. So hearing the PA tell me well that x amount of fill should work for you..what exactly does that mean?! What works for her...oh wait she is not banded. How do you know what works for me? I think I am the only one that is going to be able to determine that....please tweakers..tell me if I am wrong here, cause it's been about 3 weeks since that incident and it still has me P.O'd.
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Hello fellow tweaker!! So I went in one month ago for a slight fill and was surprised he gave me .5 CCs. And it took about a week to really settle in. And once again I thought I had this eating routine down pat but nooooo. So, for me it's not the chewing part, it's the eating too fast and big part that seems to cause me problems. But, I'm very happy with where my band is now and working on slowing down is a meal to meal chore. I'm back in the green zone once again and loving it.
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I think the surgery just throws your hormones out of wack. I have Mirena and hadn't had a period in almost 4 years. A week after the surgery my period came. It's been back ever since. I loved having no period. It's been a year so I will see if my New Mirena (yup reupping) will cause my periods to stop again. I hope things get better for you.
