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Hi everyone my name is Kacy! I started the gastric bypass process back in April and my RnY surgery date is set for September 30th! When I started my program I was 257 pounds, today at my pre op class I weighed 243 (14 pound loss). I start a two week liquid diet next Monday and I really want to be at 235 by my surgery date. Is that a reasonable goal to get to before surgery??? The reason I picked 235 is because my long term goal is 135 and that will mean I have exactly 100 pounds to lose after surgery. How much do people lose on a two week liquid diet? Am I aiming to high???
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One week post-op. Why do I feel so BITCHY?!
UCLA man replied to BarefootDrummer's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The reasons I was in a bad mood were pain, no longer having the pleasure of food, limited activities and social interactions. This didn't improve for me until weeks 3-4. Be kind to yourself, it's too soon to expect feeling like doing cartwheels down the street. -
Yippeee! HUNGRY is DEAD!
gbakerc replied to HappyHomeCC's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Watch out. Hungry will probably resurrect itself in the coming weeks. You seem very prepared for it though. Glad all went well. -
3 Months, 42 Pounds and going SLLOOWWWW!
VSGKasey posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I seem to be losing 10 pounds a month (including my preop diet). I started at 240, so not too terribly high, but I'm out three full months now and only down 42 pounds. I need to be down another 18 pounds by the end of september to be ready for my breast reduction/lift and I'm so nervous! I have been running 3-9 miles a week trying to push it so hard but the slowing down is killing me. I'm trying to remember that it's not just weight, but measurements and muscle. I lost 6 inches in my waist last month so i know I'm shifting weight to muscle, but it's hard not to feel discouraged. pics attached, first one in black outfit is before, then suit jacket and animal print recent pics How is everything going for my fellow April sleevers?!!?!?!? Before surgery After Surgery -
Long time no blog. Things have been going great. I am going to the gym 4x a week for about an hour a day and I walk 2 miles per day, 3x per week. I am still consuming about 1200 calories per day, haven't cheated with bad foods but I have eaten more than I should on a couple of occassions. I thought after my first fill I would start eating less but by dinner time, I'm ready to eat a regular sized meal. Of course it's a lot less than what I have eaten in the past, but after reading the thousand and thousands of post on this forum, I thought I'd be eating much less for dinner than what I've been. Still, my diet is not too bad considering I'm still sticking with 1200 calories per day. I am hungry in the morning and at lunch, but I can stop eating pretty easily. For breakfast, I normally have cream of wheat and some banana. I've eaten oatmeal with bananas too. Or I will have one half of english muffin with 2 egg white scrambled. For lunch, I would have about 3 oz of grilled salmon and maybe 3 bites of brown rice and however much bok choy I can eat. I've also eaten 1/2 of a turkey sandwich for lunch which has turkey, tomato and lettuce only and sometimes pickles. Come dinner time, I'm famished! I'll eat some chicken and rice but my portions are still big. Again, it's smaller than what I've eaten before being banded, but I think it's too big for someone with a band. Anyway, my next fill is not until next month, hopefully my appetite will change a bit after. My progress is excellent so not too much of a complaint, I'm just worried that one of these days I will get something stuck since I have yet to experience that . I went to a support group the other day and I think it's wonderful that there are such groups. It's nice to meet other people with the band and to see how successful it's been for them. It's inspiring and I hope one day I can speak at these support groups and tell my success story! Some day.... I posted some pictures with the latest being at 27 lbs lost. I'm proud to announce that I have passed the 30 lbs mark and have lost a total of 32 lbs so far. I love it! It's great feeling to have lost weight, it's a great feeling to breathe easier and to get a period for 2 months in a row! The up and the down side is that I need new clothes. I'm practically swimming in some of my pants, so I definitely need to get some new ones and a belt!
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One Week Post Op
WLSResources/ClothingExch replied to KristenLe's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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When and how to add in fiber
sc101071 replied to eso's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ah. I started Metamucil within 2 weeks, maybe sooner. I am pretty sure my doc told me I could immediately. Gas has not been a problem w the chili though. Not eating that much. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I finally see it in pictures!!! So excited!! All this because I had a surgeon who did my procedure the right way the first time. Thanks Dr Maytorena with Long Term wls and the entire team!!! 1st is Before surgery, 2nd is from 2 weeks gym pics. Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Weighing after surgery
laylasmojo replied to kgremmy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
my Dr weighs me everytime I come in and I see him at one week one month then every three months. But I go by the eight I have at home since it is at the same time every time and I can be in my b-day suit no cloths adding extra weight. I weigh every day just because I find it interesting the corilation to what I did/ ate the day before to the amount lost or gained, but I only track on Wednesdays. But some people just cant handle the every day weigh in it drives them crazy. for me not knowing would drive me crazy. -
I am pre-op, but plan on taking at least two weeks off. When I return to work I will also have limited lifting instuctions. I work for the post office doing data entry, but am also required to lift 70 pounds if needed. I believe I will NOT be lifting 20 pounds for a while much less 70 pounds. Which will all be spelled out in my FMLA paperwork.
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I am pre- op but my surgeon told me 3 wks. I have heard of other people who had surgery on a Thursday and were back at work on Tuesday. I have a boring desk job but I have short term disability and I want to take the time to heal properly and get used to my new slim stomach so I will probably take 3-4 weeks off.
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I followed the rules to a tea and just like clockwork at three months my hair started falling out and now at as I am hitting month 6 it is slowing way down. Bald skinny girls really are all the rage! (It was very frustrating to me, but it will slow down and grow back!) Anna
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hello all- new to this site... okay so im a 24 year old female from NY & ive been struggling with my weight for what feels like forever.. okay, since I was 11.. practically forever though. ive been on every diet you could imagine and even had the lap band put in back in 2011.. 5 years later and got it removed because all it was doing was making me sick. truth be told- I was 18 at the time of the procedure and my whole self wasn't in it. I wasn't mentally prepared and I didn't realize that I still had to put in work.. when you're young you don't really listen to what others say and that's obviously where I went wrong. now im getting the sleeve done in hopefully 2 weeks.. if not- gotta wait til march... my reason for writing this is because im tired. not only physically but emotionally too. im used to the stares. im used to the name calling. im used to being treated differently because of my weight. but you never really get used to feeling alone in a crowded room. no one understands!! I try to explain it to them but unless you're 300+ pounds youll never understand. one of my friends is overweight but not nearly as big as me. so she doesn't understand how it feels when im in a "bad" mood. I cant help but feel the way I do. I know that if I was at a normal weight I wouldn't be so angry all the time. im mostly angry at myself for allowing myself to get this way.angry at others for judging me and angry at my friends for not understanding. but how could they? I guess what im asking of you all is to just be there for me. to support me through the start of my journey.. or the next chapter of it. i need people who get it. im ready more than ever.. both physically and mentally. i would love a chance to get to know you all... im angela btw
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From the album: Me & my chubb
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I have a pair of very large foam dumbbells i bought online, they are made by Theraband and have lasted me for five years of vigorous 3x a week use. When I was starting out on swimming (the first regular exercise that ever stuck with me!), they were invaluable, and much more sturdy than the cheap ones at the pool. I now have a comprehensive workout but starting out doing a series of flexibility exercises in the Water made me get started.
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Adding Swimming to my Exercise Routine
ladypoohbear2013 replied to SleeveSoon's topic in Fitness & Exercise
the pool is so fun. I Water walk for half hour or so, then water aerobics. the next day I cycle, walk, and treadmill .I try to go to the ymca bout 4or 5days a week. I stll have chronic pain that's with me always. but I still keep pushing. -
I was on vacation last week and was surrounded by junk food. Peanut M and M's (my fav), choc chip cookies, snack mix, chips, etc. All of it just laying on the counter. It's hard to break those habits of grabbing food when you pass by even though you're not hungry. I confess, I gave in at times too. And even when I was full I wanted to eat it. The mental part is SO hard. You're not always going to be able to avoid it. We can't shut ourselves in our homes and stick to our safe routines all the time. I like the idea of carrying water or something to sip on when faced with this situation. Keeps your hands busy. Also, if you know you're going to an event that will have snacks sitting around, eat before you go so at least you'll have that discomfort reminder if you try to snack! And give yourself a break every now and then. A handful of snack mix or a cookie isn't going to derail your progress as long as you get right back on track.
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Okay guys, today was my pre op appointment with my surgeon. On Wednesday of next week, I have a pre op appointment with the anesthesiologist at the hospital. The following Thursday (April 14) is my surgery day. Up until today, my family has seemed extremely concerned and critical about my decision to have VSG. However, I took them both (my parents) along with me to my appointment today so they could ask my surgeon any questions they have. They now seem to be excited for me. I am started my liquid diet on Monday. Does anyone have any suggestions? Keep in mind that, if I lose anymore than 12 lbs during the liquid diet, I no longer qualify for the surgery. (My current BMI is 36) Does anyone else have a surgery date of 4/14? I need a surgery buddy!
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"Almost a month out" - virtually everyone experiences a stall around week 3. With my band I hit in from about week 2.5 to about week 4.5. It's your body reacting to the "emergency" you've just put it through. Remember your body doesn't have a brain. It can't rationalize, it thinks it is starving, and is going to react in a way so as to preserve itself. That reaction (unfortunately for our frail psyches) usually includes a postponement of weightloss, and quite possibly a slight weight gain. Two very important things to remember when you start to despair... 1. Weight is not the same as fat. You can weigh the same, or more, and be less fat than you were. This will almost guaranteed be true multiple times. 2. Like investments, you can't look at things in the short term. This is why I hate the scale, it's such a short term de/motivator. You're looking for a sustained average of a couple of pounds a week. So far, you're way above that average. 5 lbs a week cannot be sustained.
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I recently had the gastric sleeve and have no appetite or require for thirst what should I do
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Every protein shake I have tried tastes terrible to me. I am almost a week out. Anyone have any good suggestions? I have been eating cottage cheese, Greek yogurt and soups that are all liquified down, but really struggling to get my proteins and water in. My mid-back aches and I just don't feel hungry. I am starting to feel a little weak. I have only urinated twice today. Anyone have any good advice?
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Just getting started...
nymetzfan11 replied to nymetzfan11's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Well I had a little set back last week with the financing part of it but that's all been worked out and now I can move forward with no more obstacles. I'm very excited. Still have a few weeks yet before my 1st appointment and have no idea how long after that I'll have the surgery but I hope it's quick! thanks all for the words of encouragement!!! -
Good Job! Keep up the great work, you might not get a stall for a long time, I didn't. I didn't have a stall until about 5 months out and it was only for a week but if you keep measuring you will see that you still lose inches during the stall. I wouldn't worry about that now though just keep on doing what your doing and you will be on your way to the winners bench!
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Today was a hard day for me....I had an ultrasound, and an hour later my gastro called me because I have gallstones (that's why my abdominal pain)...and when I came back to home, I received a letter from my pcp telling me that the results of my last week labs are abnormal, liver enzymes elevated and sodium low..., so I need to repeat the tests the next week...then, my surgeon didn't received my barium swallow test results... I don't know what is wrong with me..., I don't know who are supposed to do my gallbladder surgery? My gastro, or my surgeon will do both at the same time??? Any advise I will appreciate
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Hello All, I have been stalking you all since November and am finally ready to actively join this wonderful group! Your stories are so inspirational and I can't wait to start posting my own. I won't go into a long drawn out story of my struggles with weight because from here on out I only want to look forward! I started my two week pre-op diet on August 7th and am scheduled for surgery on August 21st. It has been a really rocky road with lots of hoops and let downs since November but I am finally letting myself believe this is really going to happen for me. I started the summer at 257 and was not given a date until I got back down to 243 which was what I weighed in November. Hoping to get to the low 230's by the big day! I WANT MY LIFE BACK! I have been hiding behind my weight for so long that a lot of people in my life don't even know the real ME! I am so excited what this surgery is going to do for me but also my relationships with my husband and beautiful children. They deserve to have a happy wife and mommy and I have not been for many years!!!!!!! I will keep you all posted and thanks for letting me join!!!!!!!! ±±±
