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Are you asleep during gastric sleeve or sedation
liveaboard15 replied to Trixxx's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yea they knock us out with general anesthesia. Most people have a appointment with the anesthesiologist prior to surgery to go over your medical history (I have my appointment next week for that) -
Stall or I am done loosing?
catwoman7 replied to SleeverSk's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
the further out I got, the more frequent the stalls were, and the longer they'd last. Every time I'd be three or four weeks into one I'd think "well, this is it...", and then I'd suddenly start losing again. It finally quit at 20 months out. So in short, this may or may not be the end of it... -
It is such a personal decision! Most of my friends know, as well as my immediate family and my husband's family. Everyone has been supportive (to my face, at least) and no one has given unsolicited opinions. Lots of questions, but I don't mind that at all. My extended family doesn't know - I don't live near them, and they are the unfortunate combination of gossipy and judgmental, so I didn't feel the need to broadcast it. I'm reaching a decision point, potentially, as I will see them for Easter in a few weeks. While I am still obese, by the time I see them I'll have dropped around 100 lbs, so I can't imagine someone won't realize I'm losing weight. I need to decide what I will say when they ask. I don't feel ashamed of surgery, and I want to be a good advocate for the procedure as an option for people so educating them could be good. But, I know I will be the topic of conversation (and probably conversation on whether I will keep it off or not this time) so I need to think through how to handle it. In the end, you have to decide what will give you the best support. I have found having a good support network has been so helpful - they are happy for me and are good cheerleaders sometimes when I need it. But, if the people around you are likely to be toxic, then I would keep my mouth shut. You don't owe anyone an explanation and the potential impact of toxicity on your success is huge.
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Yes, you can eat out after surgery
ms.sss replied to lizonaplane's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I “eat out” (or take out) all the time…maybe 3-4 times a week (and almost always when its NOT my turn to cook, lol) I don’t actually eat much (compared to others) when i do, and sometimes i wont even eat, i’ll just drink. Im not losing any more weight, but im not gaining any either. -
How soon after surgery did you risk trying raw veggies?
summerseeker replied to FutureSylph's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
At 8 weeks I could eat avocado's, tiny baby cucumbers, a few sweet cherry tomatoes and some beetroot. My restriction limits my eating so that If I eat salad it limits the amount of protein I can stomach. So salad is a treat. lol. I don't eat much at once and eat it after my protein -
April 2022 Surgery Buddies
TracyM88 replied to Crinkles's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi there, My surgery is tomorrow and I am just winding up the mostly liquid diet from the past two weeks. Could also snack on veggies, so it wasn't too bad. I was able to use Premier Protein Shakes and there were lots of tasty flavors, so I could mix it up and not get bored. -
Finally a date-ques. about preop diet.
idk4w replied to mrsjo's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I was shocked when someone told me her surgeon had her on a full liquid diet for 2 weeks prior! But again, every surgeon will have his/her own rules. I think it's really just a matter of making sure your liver is REALLY shrunken, not to risk the surgeon being able to do what he's gotta do. My surgery was pushed off bec of a covid uptick just then, and then I was only given one week notice before my surgery. I flipped out, and was like, oh no, what about the 2 week pre-op? They told me to just be super strict with only lean proteins, veg, minimal fruit, and it would be fine. I also did clear liquids one day prior. As mentioned above, it may also have to do with your BMI and what the pre-op ultrasounds showed on your liver. it ain't easy, but then, no one said this would be! Best of luck to you! -
Finally a date-ques. about preop diet.
liveaboard15 replied to mrsjo's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I am currently on day 2 of my pre op diet... It sucks lol I am on 2 weeks... Surgeon says it depends on your BMI... My BMI is like 55, People on lower BMI have 1 week and there are those who dont even have to do a pre op diet just a liquid diet the day before surgery. but yea like someone already said every surgeon is different. Some surgeons allow at least 1 small meal along with the protein shakes a day, Some are strictly just liquid. So if you only have to do 7 days you are lucky in my opinion -
So 1 more week hopefully lol
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Super excited too same date May 31st can't wait but you're lucky I have two weeks of liver reduction diet and 2 days clear liquid diet Sent from my SM-G930U using BariatricPal mobile app
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How soon after surgery did you risk trying raw veggies?
Sleeve_Me_Alone replied to FutureSylph's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
Lots of great advice above. My plan allowed for introducing fresh fruits & veggies around the 8 week mark. I started with butter lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, etc. Softer veggies that seemed "safe" to me. Thankfully, I tolerated them well, and was able to move pretty quickly to salads and such. I am 6 months post-op now and have not had any issues with any of the fruits or veggies I've had, raw or cooked, with the exception of mashed potatoes which do NOT stay down, even when thinned and in very small amounts so I just skip them. It is very much trial & error, as every person is different. But always follow your plan, its there for a reason! -
Regrets...anyone?
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to 18kDays's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yeah friends on here used to be a bigger thing years ago when there was a chat room. The entire community was closer knit than it is now. I miss the way BP used to be. I'm sorry to hear about your band troubles. They sound much like mine. The second process is coming along nicely. I started the process in February and I will be cleared for surgery after my dietitian appointment next week. Then my case goes before review, then I get an appointment with the surgeon and a tentative surgery date. It's looking like some time in May. GERD is under control at the moment due to Protonix and I've not gained any weight since band removal, I've actually lost a bit. Best wishes! -
Stall or I am done loosing?
Tony B - NJ replied to SleeverSk's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am wondering the same thing. I am 7 months post op and have hovered around 295 pounds for about 5 weeks. I am down 98 pounds total. I hope it is just a stall because I would like to see another 10 pound loss. -
So incredibly happy this two week liquid diet is over. Surgery is tomorrow!!😍
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How is it going after ? Mine is Monday
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I hope OP is reaching out to a crisis line. I will say that although I was never suicidal, I did have a lot of regret for the first few months. I was hungry all the time and every time I ate I was in pain. Nothing tasted good in the first month or so. After about 5 months, I felt really glad I had done it. It took me a while to get adjusted. Find a support group if you can, and a therapist who is trained in bariatric issues. Reach out to your surgery center. If you PM me I can get you in touch with a Zoom support group that meets twice a week.
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I know there has been lots of posts about stalls and here is mine. So for the last 8 weeks I have been bouncing around the same weight 71-72 kg today I even went up to 72.5 I am 8 months Post op and have lost 30% of my starting weight. Is this stall or has my body said nope not loosing any more weight? my original goal was 70kg but I still have quiet a bit of fat on my tummy so I would like to get that off and reset my goal to 60kg . I am a shift worker and don't get great sleep and I have found in the past this makes it very hard to loose weight. now I sound like I am making excuses again like I did pre surgery but prior to surgery when I took several weeks leave I always dropped a couple of kilos just from having a better sleep pattern but it went straight back on once I returned to work. but to the topic what do you all think and what are your experiences at this point in your journey?
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Pre Op high protein diet
lizonaplane replied to Ren2022's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I lost 50 lbs prior to surgery. I ate lower carb, higher protein, and counted calories - about 1700 a day. I did throw a few food funerals towards the end! You don't need to eat mushy foods prior to surgery. You will have enough of that in the weeks after surgery. Giving up sweets is really hard. I am 6 months post surgery and I find I eat some sweets - more than I need now. Sweets like cake are "slider foods" meaning you can still eat them when you are full on protein. It's the bane of my existence when I eat with my family on vacation. I try to just have a few bites of a dessert, not the whole thing, and I try not to have dessert every day we're out. I also try to keep the rest of my day high protein/low carb. It's not about perfection; just 80-90% of the time making the right choices. -
How soon after surgery did you risk trying raw veggies?
lizonaplane replied to FutureSylph's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I had cooked veggies at two weeks (lightly sauteed), raw veggies around 3-4 weeks, and salad ... I have tried a number of times, and it's still hard for me at 6.5 months out. I eat it, but it feels uncomfortable every time. I will probably have it for lunch today, but I will focus mostly on the protein and the veggies, not so much the lettuce - that's the hardest for me. Try tomatoes, squash/zucchini, cucumbers, etc. Those are probably easiest at first -
How soon after surgery did you risk trying raw veggies?
FutureSylph posted a topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I'm at five weeks post-op, and the only craving I'm having so far is for green salad. I don't officially start regular foods until next week, but I'm perishing for crisp lettuce, cucumber, radishes, carrots . . . (oh man, I'm making myself hungry here, lol). I'm wondering how other folks tolerated small amounts (1/4 cup) of salad relatively early on. -
Post op necessities
liveaboard15 replied to RaisnHL's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It takes a few weeks of continuous use to get addicted to pain killers. Most will only give you enough for 2-3 days. if you can do without, perfect. but everyone handles pain differently. I handle it poorly and i keep pain killers stocked up just incase. I rarely use them but its nice to know they are there if i need it. -
Pre Op high protein diet
catwoman7 replied to Ren2022's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was just supposed to eat healthy (which honestly, I already did) and keep my calorie intake at around 2300 (which clearly, at well over 300 lbs, I didn't). The dietitian didn't restrict any specific kind of food, but on the other hand, eating more than the occasional sweet treat wouldn't really be healthy eating. I lost about 40 lbs during the six-month pre-op diet (required by my insurance company) and another 17 lbs during the two-week liquid diet (required by my surgeon). -
April 2022 Surgery Buddies
Nicole T replied to Crinkles's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Revision is tomorrow! Super excited and nervous. Good luck to everyone who is getting surgery this week! -
Water bottle, slide on shoes, unflavored protein powder, chicken stock/broth, sugar free jello, a binder or folder to keep all of your surgery info in, baby spoons, Gas X, protein water - to sip or make Popsicles with. Make a vitamin & supplement schedule so you know what to take when - most people can not tolerate taking all at once and you must take iron and calcium a few hours apart for them to be effective. A pad of paper or journal to write your foods in - so if you try something and it doesn't work for you you have a record of it. I haven't had my surgery yet but from everything I have researched and asked about these things seem to be the most important in the first few weeks. I hope this helps
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I don’t think it’s gas it feels like soft and then goes away a couple hours later it’s weird like a cloud but 🤣 that’s the first thing I thought about but it never was gas pain when it first started it was weird like an inflamed cloud but nah it goes away without needing to fart or anything I just drink water and wait a few hours it’s soft and puffy happens at least two to three times every two weeks but I’ll see if I can message the hospital to talk to my nurse ☺️ thank you all for responding
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Pre Op high protein diet
suzannethemom replied to Ren2022's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My dietician put me on a 1,300 calorie diet with 45% carbs, 30% protein and 25% fat. I only had to lose 5 pounds to get a surgery date. Honestly, I ate what I wanted as an evening snack every other night. My healthy snacks were Greek yogurt with fruit, low fat cookies with green tea, or one piece of string cheese with almonds (counted out). I wasn’t ready to sacrifice ALL of my favorite foods. I viewed the diet as a sort of “practice” for eating healthy, tracking my food and drinking more water. You will give up everything and lose a significant amount of weight when you do the two week liquid diet before surgery (which I am doing right now). Maybe you should ask your dietician if you’re supposed to follow the diet 24/7.
