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Coping with grief after WLS
LouLouM replied to Starwarsandcupcakes's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am so very sorry for your loss, Star Wars & Cupcakes. I had gastric sleeve surgery on November 30th and very tragically lost my younger brother and only sibling on April 12th. The grief can be unbearable and I often feel so much anxiety that I want to crawl out of my skin. So I decided to join a running (for me, walk/run) group 5 Weeks to 5K training. I did it so that I could release some of this painful anxiety, sleep better, and be around a supportive group of people in beautiful nature (lucky me I get to run near the ocean and in redwood forests). I even got my 70 year old mom to join it with me! In addition to that I walk with both of my parents as much as I can. We are heartbroken, our lives changed forever so suddenly, and the exercise, nature, and supportive group of people has been very therapeutic. (((HUGS))) Star Wars & Cupcakes, and thanks for starting this thread for other people to refer to in the future. -
Weight loss/increase 2 weeks post-op?
Arabesque replied to Vivis's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Your weight loss will be erratic. Ups & downs & plateaus. Nobody has a perfectly straight line graphing their loss. @Tufflaw’s graphs are a great example. And the faster weight loss rate doesn’t last. It will start to slow & eventually get to the point you think you’re not losing anymore when you’re almost at your goal. Some people recommend only weighing yourself once a week or even less frequently. I weighed myself every day but I knew what to expect. As long as your general weight loss trend is downwards you’re doing well. (Though it’s a bit early for you is see that trend.) All the best. -
Today is 1 week post op for me.
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Gallbladder removal post vsg
liveaboard15 replied to MaureenA's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi. One question. Your profile says you had sleeve on September of last year? Did they not prescribe you medication for gall stones after? I had my surgery 3 weeks ago and they put me on this medication called ursodiol which dissolves gall stones. I will be on this medication for 6 months to 1 year. -
I'm having my gastric bypass surgery on June 4th. I currently watch my daughter's children ages 11 9 and 3. I told my daughter when I started this journey, that after my surgery, I wouldn't be able to babysit for quite some time. My thought process behind that was that I would need time to get acclimated to my new normal. So I wouldn't have to worry about cooking meals, or having foods in the house that I shouldn't have. It's bad enough, that I'm going to have them during my two week liquid pre-op diet. I thought this was all ironed out, but today she said to me that the baby was going to be in daycare and possibly the 9-year-old, but the 11-year-old would be staying with me in case I needed help. I love my grandchildren, but this really concerns me. I feel that it'll be more stressful than helpful and I'm really stressed out about telling her again that that's not a good idea. Any input that you can give me would be amazing! I've come too far to let anyone sabotage my journey. Sent from my moto g stylus (2021) using BariatricPal mobile app
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Weight loss/increase 2 weeks post-op?
Tufflaw replied to Vivis's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yeah don't beat yourself up, everyone has stalls and times they go up a little, as long as overall it's trending downward you're good. I'm attaching three charts I got from my MyFitnessPal app showing my weight fluctuation over three periods of time. First is over the past month, next is past three months, finally is the chart starting two weeks pre-surgery, just to make it easier to see the spikes. Unlike most here, I weigh myself every single day. I know it's not recommended but it works for me, and it lets me really see all the little fluctuations and stalls that happen all the time. I don't stress about it so it works. Give yourself more time, at least a few months, before you start getting worried. -
What to eat in the soft food stage?
liveaboard15 replied to Happy Stylist's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I literally had ground turkey yesterday with scrambled eggs. and i am 3 weeks post op. Tho follow your surgeons recommendation. -
What to eat in the soft food stage?
Happy Stylist replied to Happy Stylist's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm such a picky eater. This stage is going to be hard for me. I wasn't sure if we could have ground turkey at the soft stage. I'm thinking that's around 5 weeks for me. -
What to eat in the soft food stage?
Happy Stylist replied to Happy Stylist's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My soft foods start at 3 weeks. 🥺 -
Food Before and After Photos
GreenTealael replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
How are you doing this week? Still sending you and your family thoughts of peace ❤️ -
I had about three baskets of laundry to fold. All winter stuff like sweaters and tunics and i just donated them. I won’t need them with warm weather approaching and when it gets to be cold again, I’ll need new clothes so I’ll just save myself the closet space. I plan on doing that with every load of laundry for the next few months: keep the basics, keep things that still fit but donate the rest so it’s not lying around.
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What to eat in the soft food stage?
Vivis replied to Happy Stylist's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS ABOUT TO POST ABOUT. I have the SAME questions as you. Here are my thoughts/questions: I'm 1 day shy of A WHOLE MONTH of the liquid diet. Tomorrow is my 2 week post op check up and I'm ASSUMING that's where my doctor will HOPEFULLY move me to the stage 2 soft food stage. I'm allowed to eat: "Chopped, ground or pureed soft moist" meats, poultry and fish (I WAS LOOKING AT GROUND TURKEY AND GROUND CHICKEN, I HADN'T THOUGHT OF TUNA! WHAT OTHER SOFT MEATS ARE THERE? DELI MEATS?) Tofu Scrambled eggs Cottage cheese Low-fat soft cheese (IS THIS THE BAYBEL CHEESE CIRCLES? WHAT OTHER CHEESES ARE SOFT?) Cooked vegetables without strings, seeds or skin (WHICH VEGGIES ARE THESE? CANNED VEGGIES SEEM LIKE AN EASY IDEA. BUT WHAT FRESH VEGGIES? POTATOES? CARROTS? ZUCCHINI? CUCUMBER?) Canned or soft fresh fruits (WHAT FRESH FRUITS? BANANAS?) Cream of wheat or oatmeal -
98% ready, then the 2% doubt starts creeping in....
Happy Stylist replied to lizkey88's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had all the high nerves weeks abs days before surgery. But the morning of my surgery. I wasn't scared or nervous at all. I was completely relaxed. -
I had gastric by-pass on 3/23/2022. The week after surgery I had the worst gout flare up in my knees. I usually have issues in my ankles but since the surgery every other week I have a gout flare up in one knee or the other or one ankle or the other. I have been on Allpurinol and Colchicine but nothing seems to help. I was wondering if anyone else has been having the same issues and if so were you able to find any type of relief? It is to the point I have had to have fluid drawn off my knees and steriod shots which is a first for me.
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1 week before surgery
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98% ready, then the 2% doubt starts creeping in....
The Greater Fool replied to lizkey88's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
If you've accepted the risk then you wouldn't be prepared to beat yourself up for making a decision that resulted, completely out of your control, in a less than positive outcome. Accepting the risk means making the best of any result. I don't think you realize it but you are loaded with conflict, the result of which is you can't win: "I have been blessed with good health, despite obesity" except: "I want to get healthier, " and "I want to be able to exercise without getting so winded," and " I had to run to catch a plane a few weeks ago and I just couldn't keep up with my family," and " I want to be able to roll over in bed without it causing earthquake motion", and " I would love to get off of my CPAP." Are you "healthy" or not? pick one. Then there is your selfish desire to "My husband and I go to Disney all the time and I would like to take them [the Grandkids]" You've talked yourself into a fine no-win scenario: You talk about surgical horror stories you've read that lead to death, stroke, being sick forever. Not unsurprisingly these are also major complications of morbid obesity. You can kick yourself for getting surgery and not getting surgery! Which path will you regret more? Trying and failing or not trying at all. My philosophy is that the path I choose will work out for the best. It's this philosophy or living in regret. Good luck, Tek -
Weight loss/increase 2 weeks post-op?
liveaboard15 replied to Vivis's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That video is awesome. I knew about the 3 week stall but i had no clue on why. -
Well it’s been a week since my VSG surgery. I started full liquids today. So far it’s been pretty easy. I’ve lost 16 pounds already which is insane to me! I’m starting to get tired of all flavors of protein shakes. I’m barley in any pain as well. So far I think I’m doing great!
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Weight loss/increase 2 weeks post-op?
ShoppGirl replied to Vivis's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is just one of the many stalls that you will have. The first one is usually around three weeks. It is extremely common. If you search it on here you will see how many people experience it by How many results. -
I just had my one week postoperative visit today. I am doing great. No nausea, no issues thus far and I’m meeting my protein/fluid intake. My doctor just approved me to go to the purée stage and I’m down 8.8 pounds in a week:)
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Weight loss/increase 2 weeks post-op?
Vivis replied to Vivis's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think that's what I keep telling myself -- there is no normal. And I've read that some ppl lose weight one week and the second week nothing and the third week nothing and the fourth week a ton is lost. So I have read that experience from others...thanks for sharing! I hope you're doing well at 4 months post-op! How much have you lost so far? -
Weight loss/increase 2 weeks post-op?
Vivis replied to Vivis's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What is the three week stall? I've never heard it!!! -
I had high sugars the first three weeks PO and then my sugar dropped to 105 and then under 100 there after - consistently. I stopped checking about 3 weeks ago. I'm 8 weeks PO (gastric bypass). My doctor explained it to me as my body adjusting and healing. I was worried at first but they were correct. My sugars dropped and I'm feeling great. Give yourself a little time, I understand it is hard not to be concerned though, because it's a lingering concern from before and something we were always told to watch. They took me off all medicine immediately after surgery and I haven't had to take anything other than my thyroid and multivitamin.
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98% ready, then the 2% doubt starts creeping in....
kcuster83 replied to lizkey88's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello! I too was like you, lucky to not really have any health problems. I did have borderline high blood pressure. Also, GERD which may or may not be weight related. But, I justified it by knowing my family genes and that my time would be coming. Everyone is my family is obese and they ALL have a list of health problems. I knew if I didn't do something to loose weight and keep it off that my day was coming. I would wake up and have all kinds of issues. I am not about 7 weeks post-op and I have NO REGRETS! There is also risks because because you are healthy the risks get lower. You have to do what is right for you but I am pro surgery! -
Weight loss/increase 2 weeks post-op?
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to Vivis's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The best thing to do is to stay off of the scale for a while in the beginning. Stalls happen to most people. This video explains the science behind "The Dreaded Stall."
