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Oh my goodness I was looking at those the other day. Today is week 3 for me. I get the outshine no sugar added fruit pops. I only eat one every 2-3 days. They are satisfying. If you like the fudge taste. You can make some Sugar Free Chocolate Jello pudding. I use Protein reduced fat lactaid instead of regular fat free milk. I add some unflavored Bariatric Fusion protein power to it. I do this with the sugar free cheesecake pudding. You can do it with chocolate instead. Hope this helps. 💛💛💛💛
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Is there anyone who has had gastric bypass and has dreadlocks???? I am doing a lot of my end to try and combat hair loss as best as I can. Making sure I’m getting my protein in, other supplements, and collagen, etc. I know hair loss is a part of the surgery but I’m doing what I can to minimize it when I get to that point. I am only 3 weeks ends right now. My dreadlocks fall between the middle of my back and my “bottom.” I was wondering since our hair doesn’t require a lot of manipulation if the hair loss is the same of us. I just wash my hair and keep it up in a bun yo lessen the manipulation. I saw one YouTube say she didn’t lose her locs but she lost her edges. I know everyone’s experience is different, but wondering if I would have to cut off my locs. Thank you in advance for your responses. 💛💛💛💛
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Does anyone else have problems with eating breakfast???? I still have a protein shake or smoothie for breakfast. I can mix my vitamins and supplements in with my shakes first thing in the morning. It is my hardest meal to get down. I even struggle to drink water first thing in the morning. Today is officially 3 weeks for my since gastric bypass. It literally feels like my pouch is closed early in the morning. I have never thrown up or anything. It can about 1.5 - 2 hours to get down a 8-10oz shake. Has anyone else experienced this???? I don’t have this problem any other time of day. Only breakfast. Thanks in advance 💛💛💛💛
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Pre Op Liquid Diet - surprisingly doable
Flab-U-Less Forever replied to ladygodiva's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for this post...I am starting my pre op diet in about 2 weeks and I am worried about it. I can have shakes or small meals of protein and veggies. I'm going to try 2 shakes and 2 meals to begin and for the last few days go with all shakes to make sure my liver has shrunk. Keeping my fingers crossed I have the same experience. -
I remember that frustration well during my stalls. "Whaddya mean I gained a pound a half? I hardly ate yesterday!" A few tips: 1. Increase your water. Don't rest on "enough water." If you need to, buy some bottled water and set aside four 16 or 20 oz bottles and decide "I will finish all four of these bottles today." Increase your intake and do so very intentionally. 2. On some levels, stalls will happen no matter you do. But I think you can shorten them sometimes by shocking your body out of them. Medical research indicates that our brain has a weight thermostat where it thinks we should be at (i.e. a brain deciding that someone should be at around 275 lbs). For those of us who needed this surgery, our thermostat got messed up somewhere and decided that we needed to be grossly overweight. The surgery does alter your hunger hormones and your brain is now frantically trying to decide where the thermostat should be. Routines are great post-surgery because a routine is nothing more than developing/ingraining habits. But when you are in a routine, sometimes your brain thinks, "OK, this is the weight we should be at." So by temporarily changing your habits, you can shock your brain into thinking, "OK, this isn't going to work. Lower the weight goal." Take a day and really push yourself with your walking -- try going 45-60 mins. Or only walk your 15-30 mins, but walk as fast as you reasonably can. Take a day where you only eat protein. The next day, munch on a small handful of carbs (like mini pretzels or something). Temporarily push your body out of its routine and see what happens.
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Hi all! I'm 23 and got my sleeve 1 week ago (on 12/7). I've been keeping up with my vitamins and trying my best to meet my fluid intake (I drink water, electrolyte water and eat SF popsicles for meals), but I'm having trouble with protein supplements. When I was pre-op, I bought Isopure protein drinks (premade) and they tasted pretty good, but now post-op I can't stand the taste or after taste of them (same flavors as pre-op). This is causing me to not meet my protein goals at all, which is terrible and my body is definitely reacting to it (lots of aches and pains). I'm trying to stay away from the milky shakes since my stomach doesn't handle lactose well in high quantities, but if there's one that doesn't taste terrible or have a bad aftertaste then I'm willing to try it. Any advice to get to my goals? I was already a picky eater before the sleeve and now it's gonna be my downfall if I don't find something I like soon 🥲 Sent from my SM-G975U1 using BariatricPal mobile app
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Hey There! Any December 2021 Surgery Friends?
ShrinkingUnicorn replied to armartin98's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I feel this. I’m 2 weeks post op and can barely get in my protein which is only 300 cals. Doing anything is exhausting. I’m not sure if it’s that way for others. Good luck with your surgery -
Scheduled for Jan 12th and getting cold feet. Is VSG "worth it"?
vikingbeast replied to JennyO526's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
It absolutely, a hundred thousand percent, is worth it. Within a month I was completely off my blood pressure medication. Within six weeks I didn't need my inhaler anymore and could run for the first time in forever. I'm off my antidepressant. My CPAP is next to go. Do I get tired? Yeah. I do. Still working on getting that protein up given how physically active my life is. Would I take the 105 lbs. I've lost back? ABSOLUTELY NEVER. -
Wondering if this is normal?
vikingbeast replied to Doodle41's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Nearly all of my stuff was in the two weeks prior to surgery, so don't fret. I had: - clearance from a psychologue - EKG - one meeting with a dietitian - one support group meeting - blood tests - final clearance from my normal family doctor -
I paid privately (in Belgium) and literally had one visit with the surgeon (lasted about 10 minutes) and one meeting with a dietician (lasted about 5 minutes). And that’s it. Choose which surgery I would want and picked a surgery date. Since I had quite a low starting BMI (35.5), I didn’t have to do another appointment with the dietician. Other people had to record their eating for a week and discuss that with the dietician. 🤷🏻♀️ Leading up to the surgery I also had to do some bloodwork through my GP. But that’s it. Got a leaflet explaining the pre-op diet and that’s it. 😅 I already knew everything I needed to know since I did lots of research myself, so I didn’t really mind all of this, but it did seem quite weird to me, compared to the hoops people have to jump through for insurance. One advantage of being self payed was that at my hospital they always do the self-pay patients first, so I was actually first of the day and done by 9 in the morning. 👍🏻
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Here is something that has helped me a lot... I watched an interview with a Navy SEAL trainer, where he talked about people dropping out of SEAL training. Roughly 75% of the people who start the training drop out. He said the people who fail have a "long horizon." They are miserable in this training -- wet, exhausted, hungry, angry -- and the people who fail say to themselves, "I can't handle two more weeks of this." They think that every moment will be like the one they are currently experiencing and they quit. The ones who succeed and graduate have a very short horizon. "I can make it until dinner break." "I can make it until they let me take a 20 minute nap." "I can make it through sundown." And when they reach that horizon, they set a new short horizon. Just tell yourself, "I can make it until I leave work for the day." Then, "I can make it until dinner time." Then, "I can make it until bedtime." Keep giving yourself short horizons until you've gotten through this stage. You can do it!
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How long do stalls last?
Splenda replied to DaisyAndSunshine's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Stalls can last a few days to a few weeks. The only thing that I have found that is moderately effective at busting stalls is changing your routine for a short time. For me, the routine is what keeps me on track (eating similar things at roughly the same time every day, having consistent exercise goals, etc.). But that routine can also lull my body into a false sense of security. So if I exercise really hard that day (or not at all), it can help break a stall. If I eat a few more carbs than I usually do (or eat almost no carbs), it can help break a stall. Here is a rough timeline of my stalls. Had surgery 8/16/21. Lost 24 pounds in the first 14 days. Lost 6 pounds over the next 19 days. Lost 41 pounds over the next 49 days Lost 11 pounds over the next 24 days Lost 8 pounds over the next 11 days. As you can see, I had times where you are losing almost a pound a day. And I had other periods where it felt like I was losing nothing at all because the scale stayed the same (or went up slightly) for several days in a row. -
What do non-cooks eat in the 4th month?
NewMe_2021 replied to Amy Braun's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
Happy to see this thread! Since having surgery in June, my 2nd child moved out leaving just my "baby" (he's 16) home with my husband and myself. Like any 16 year old, he is often gone leaving just my husband and me home for dinner. I'm quickly finding that my desire to cook complicated meals is fading fast, which, has been really surprising! I really find that I have less interest in food, mostly because I know I'm going to eat less than a half cup of it and it's just not that big of a deal what I eat now...it's just food/fuel. This feeling has been both empowering and challenging to get used to. On nights where I'm not cooking and there are no leftovers I tend to opt for: Oscar Mayer snack plates (meat, cheese and a few triscuits), pre-cooked chicken skewers I found at Costco with a veg, pre-cooked chicken or salmon patty tossed with some canned green beans, frozen meals (typically Healthy Choice or Real Good which lasts for two meals), greek salad with tuna (cucumber, onion, tomatoes, red bell pepper topped with some light dressing and fat free feta cheese), pre-cooked chicken breast bites (from costco) and a quarter of an apple or just a couple slices of good deli meat with some cheese and grapes. These are options I use for meals most days of the week. Between these and my eggs for breakfast I have no issues eating 80-90g of protein a day (which is on the high side for my program) without having to resort to a shake. Unfortunately, I am not one of the folks that can do a shake daily. I find I can do non-dairy shakes occasionally, but, more than that and my stomach starts to stage a revolt! Be persistent, try different things and hold on to the things that will work for YOU! -
Wondering if this is normal?
Pete-TheTimeIsNow replied to Doodle41's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi @Doodle41, welcome to the forum! I paid privately but in the US. This is what I had: Initial appointment with Surgeon. Requested medical clearance from the primary physician (PCP). Gave me a schedule of what would happen for the next month until surgery, what tests, clearances, etc, I needed to get. Appointment with PCP. Blood work, chest x-ray. Referred me to a cardiologist, for cardiac release. Appointment with Cardiologist. EKG, Echocardiogram. Skipped the stress test, since I had one less than a year prior. Endoscopy (performed by VSG surgeon) Appointment with surgeon 1-week pre-op. Zoom call with the psychologist. Surgery. Appointment with surgeon 1-week post-op You still have almost 2.5-3 weeks until surgery. Whatever is missing can still be accomplished, but require transparency from your team.. IMO. If you are not comfortable with the process so far, call your surgical team, and ask them for details as to what's next, and don't be shy to postpone the surgery until you get the answers. -
I did but my weight loss is still very very slow. And my weight is constantly going up and down it’s never consistently just f**king going down. I was 260 on Saturday. Yesterday I was magically 262! Today I’m 261. I’m almost 7 weeks out. And so far lost only 22 pounds. I was stuck for like 3 of those weeks bouncing around from 266-268. I hate this so much. I know it’s not a magical fix I didn’t expect that. But damn it says I should be losing 3-4 pounds a week and that is not the case. If I could go back I’d never have this surgery. I would have just stayed fat.
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Any last minute psychology appt advice?
learn2cook replied to lussa's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Real meaningful weight loss is a head game. It tests our resilience and adaptability. Most of us don’t know we have so many emotional areas to work upon in order to reach our goals. I’m with ShoppGirl, and I too didn’t realize how much I was emotionally eating. There’s nothing to finesse. Just be you and ask good questions because you are curious about finding real long term health. Also, three hours a week is only 1/2 hour a day. That’s a stroll around a parking lot or a park, marching in your house, dancing, or a bike ride. It could even be broken into 3 ten minute strolls per day. Just getting up from the couch to move during TV commercials would qualify. -
Scheduled for Jan 12th and getting cold feet. Is VSG "worth it"?
ShoppGirl replied to JennyO526's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Everyone’s experience is different but i am 8 months post op hovering at 9 or 10 pounds from my goal weight and I would absolutely do this again. Many will tell you their only regret is not doing this sooner and I agree (although it is a major surgery with some big life changes so I think this is the time when I was ready). And I absolutely could have done a cruise at 6 weeks. You will have to bring shakes and things with you and you will have to enjoy all the many other parts of cruising other than indulging in ALL of the foods available but I’m sure you will find a couple delicacies that you can enjoy that are on plan. My plan does not exclude ANY food. I have had chocolate, pizza, pasta, etc. just in very small amounts but you will want to follow your doctors plan and some are more restrictive. I was on a diet on a cruise and I remember bringing those crystal light to go packages with me and mixing them with a glass of water at dinner which is one tip if you don’t like water a second would be if you don’t feel you can order and eat normal enough to eat in front of people you can just live it up on room service the whole time. My husband was excited to learn that you can have beer delivered to the room. Lol. -
Scheduled for Jan 12th and getting cold feet. Is VSG "worth it"?
Valboosky replied to JennyO526's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I guess people have wildly different experiences. I’m officially 2 weeks post op and would absolutely go on a cruise right now. the first 3-4 days for me were rough, mostly due to gas pains. As soon as my digestive system started working well again I’ve been feeling much better and now I would say I’m about 90%. Still a bit weak from the low calories intake I think. A nice relaxing cruise seems like exactly what the doctor ordered. This past weekend I had to drive back from NY to Florida after surgery and back to work. -
I know how you feel I have been stalled for about 2 and a half weeks, I'm doing everything I'm supposed to. I hope you got out of your stall. I had my surgery October 25th and I've lost 30, I'm at 249.4 now. I hate feeling stuck.
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Wondering if this is normal?
summerseeker replied to Doodle41's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi Doodle, Welcome in the forum. I had my surgery 3 weeks ago in a Northern Spire Hospital and I paid it myself. I started the process back in April this year and at the time seemed to dawdle along. I first saw the surgeon, he explained his bit. Then I saw the dietician, She told me what to prepare for and gave me great information, eg using this site. Then I had a half an hour zoom call with a psychiatrist, To check if I actually knew what the process entailed and if I was mentally fit to decide. Then I saw the surgeon to sign for the surgery, a great waste of time as they could have posted it to me. Then I began 3 weeks of the liver shrink diet. Two days before surgery I had bloodwork done and a ECG. I had to do Lateral flow tests every visit to the hospital. . If you are unsure about any part of your journey, ring your hospital and ask to speak to someone. You are paying for it after all. You need as much info as you can get. One thing I have learned is no-one has the same route to surgery. Where these surgeons get their liver diets and post surgery rules from is any ones guess, hardly any one person has the same journey as another. My hospital care was outstanding btw. I wouldnt change a thing Good luck with your journey -
Scheduled for Jan 12th and getting cold feet. Is VSG "worth it"?
summerseeker replied to JennyO526's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am exactly 3 weeks since surgery and I am having a hard time recovering. Some due to a swelling in my new stomach making progress onto the puree stage and possibly my age is against me, I am 62. Could I see myself on a cruise in 3 weeks time ? No. Would I postpone my surgery and do the cruise first if I had your doubts ? yes. Would I go through with the surgery again ? YES, in a heart beat -
Pre Op Liquid Diet - surprisingly doable
Sunnyway replied to ladygodiva's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I also found a two-week liquid protein doable. The hard part was the withdrawal from sugar and carbs. Once the withdrawal faded away, the second week was fine. -
Scheduled for Jan 12th and getting cold feet. Is VSG "worth it"?
Queen ApisM replied to JennyO526's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm 4 months out, and I can say, based on my experiences so far, it has absolutely been worth it. I was very nervous going into it, but I have had no regrets. Since I paid out of pocket, if I did have regrets that would really be a bummer! I'm down 61 lbs since the start of pre-op diet (50 since surgery), I feel fabulous, and I am not ruled by food anymore. It has been liberating to no longer be fighting the urge to eat. Are there challenges? Absolutely. Are there some downsides? Of course. But, right now the downsides are far outweighed by the benefits to date. Now, I realize I am early in the process so some of this could change, but I just fit back into my favorite pants again (and purged tons of stuff from my closet) so I am riding a bit of a high. 😁 For me, at six weeks post op I was on soft foods and not doing much adventurous eating. My concern on a cruise would be access to foods included in my program vs what might be had on a cruise. For example, I relied heavily on low-fat dairy products. I also weighed all my food for portion control. But, I am sure it can be done and I'm sure other folks will have good tips. -
Scheduled for Jan 12th and getting cold feet. Is VSG "worth it"?
JennyO526 posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello, I'm new here. My VSG surgery is scheduled for January 12 and I'm starting to get cold feet. I have no one supporting this decision and they keep trying to discourage me. I guess my question is, after 4 weeks or so of recovery, do you feel like this surgery was a good decision? I also have a cruise scheduled at exactly my 6 week post op mark and idk how the recovery is at that stage. Helllllllp! -
Hey There! Any December 2021 Surgery Friends?
ShrinkingUnicorn replied to armartin98's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Ha I wish it got better. I’m tired of anything liquid. 2 weeks pre op 3 weeks post op for me. Grab some sugar free popsicles they help me a lot lol
