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March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Nifer72 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How many grams is each shake? Mine are 30 grams protein each so I'm getting 90 grams in just 3 shakes. -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Wizzer3801 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just had my rny surgery on 3/1. Good luck to everyone who is scheduled! I’m doing ok now, but the first night was rough. The nausea is the worst part. -
I am 5 weeks post op, and am in phase 2 of my eating schedule (soups with small chunks primarily). I was doing fine until yesterday. Last night my food got stuck in my throat. I had to use the “two finger method” several times over the course of an hour to resolve it. The same thing happened after breakfast (watery grits) and lunch (cottage cheese) today. I called my doctor and was told I probably have a stricture. If so, he told me I will need an endoscopy and a balloon stretch to open the stricture. After the current blockage passes, he told me to try to see if pre-op liquids would pass. If so, he will schedule the procedure next week. If not, I will need to go in tonight to avoid dehydration. Has anyone else dealt with this?
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Anyone in MINNESOTA?
droner replied to suzannethemom's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had a spirometer. I used it till around 7 weeks po. -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Nifer72 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was going to start early, but my 50th birthday is two weeks after surgery, so we are having a pre-birthday celebration so I can eat cake lol -
Psychiatric Evaluation done... Finally.
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to liveaboard15's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
650 & 200 questions??? Jeez... I had my psych appointment last week and it was nothing like that. I filled out a couple of papers and talked to the psychologist for about 20 minutes, that was it. She said I'm good to go and she doesn't need to see me again. -
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Psychiatric Evaluation done... Finally.
liveaboard15 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Been waiting since middle of December to get the stupid psychiatric evaluation done. Today was their first available appointment for testing since December. They said it would take 3-4 hours to complete, I got done in 1 hour. It was roughly 650 questions on one test and 200 questions on another. hopefully everything comes back normal and i can get scheduled. I had a 1 hour "interview" with the psychologist on Tuesday and she said as long as the testing comes up good then i can get scheduled -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
carmez3 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m doing a practice run on the liquid diet this week I start my real diet Monday and let me tell you it as been a struggle. But I have no choice but to get it right by Monday smh 😆😆 -
This soup is very easy and yummy and takes about 45 mins to prep. Ingredients: 1.5 lbs carrots-- roughly chopped 3 large shallots-- thinly sliced 1 inch grated fresh ginger (2 tsp) 4 cups/1 container veg broth 2/3 cup dried red lentils 1 can coconut milk 2 TBS olive oil 1 tsp cumin 2 tsp turmeric Steps: Chop, slice, and grate the carrots, shallots and ginger Heat oil with carrots and shallots until the shallots are tender (5-6 minutes) Stir in cumin, turmeric, and ginger (30 seconds) Stir in lentils and broth Bring to a boil, then simmer 20 mibutes Use an immersion blender to make the whole soup smooth, or use a blender Add 1 cup of water plus the coconut milk Serve with added protein powder and/or broken up hard boiled egg for extra protein.
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March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Nifer72 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That sucks that you've gotten to this stage 3 times! 3rd time must be the charm! -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Nifer72 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I start Monday as well. Breakfast and lunch shakes, dinner can either be a shake or 3-4 oz of a lean protein and 1 cup veggies. -
Can you post what your food intake looks like over the course of the day? Dec, Jan, Feb surgeries
summerseeker replied to idk4w's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 3 months out and have 3 small meals and 2 snacks. Breakfast - 75 gms low fat Greek yogurt and some berries or passion fruit Lunch - 1/2 cup soup or meat stew Snack - 25 gms ham or some deli meat rolled with cheese or cream cheese Dinner - 50 gms fish or seafood in a homemade sauce Snack - melba toast or thin cracker with pate or blue cheese or 20 gms cashew nuts I drink milky coffees and am mostly getting up to 60 gms of protein. It took me about 10 weeks to get to this goal. { I also detest protein drinks. } I am overestimating my calories because I don't usually manage to eat all my food. I estimate it to be 600 - 800 a day. Hope this helps -
Can you post what your food intake looks like over the course of the day? Dec, Jan, Feb surgeries
DaisyAndSunshine replied to idk4w's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
At about 3 months mark, I think I am finally comfortable what works for me. Recommendation of my program is 3 meals and 3 snacks. I found that a bit too much, made it seem like I have to get up and eat every few hours. 4 meals in total work for me with 0.5 to 0.75 cup of milk in between meals, which works as fluid and protein intake for me! I have read various info on the meal size how many can't eat beyond 0.33 to 0.5 cup, not sure if that's only solid. But in my case I can easily do about 0.75 cup at every meal. Ofc half of that includes yogurt majority of the time. Since yogurt isn't solid, may be that's why in total I can manage 0.75 cup per meal. But I love including Skyr (Ice landic yogurt) with my meals, easily helps to achieve my protein goal without having to rely on any shakes or protein powders. So yeh 4 meals in total throughout the day with milk consumption in between. And with that, I am easily able to manage to get my 64oz of fluids in too! This will be my routine until I hit my goal. Hope it helps. Good luck finding your routine. P.S - I also get hungry in a few hours, and that's when I feel comfortable consuming my meal. I like that my hunger signal hasn't completely disappeared. I like feeding myself when I know that my body is asking for it. -
After surgery am I doomed to a life of throwing up???
phoenixillume replied to Jersey Girl in Tampa's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
My love I am about 4 weeks post op and as of yet I haven’t thrown up. Only time I felt nauseous was eating my multivitamin chewable. I eat small bites and take my time. -
Can you post what your food intake looks like over the course of the day? Dec, Jan, Feb surgeries
oldandtired replied to idk4w's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 7-8 weeks post-op. I never get enough protein! The shakes were no problem before surgery--but I cannot find one now that I don't take one swallow and not turn green! Personally- I figure a routine is further down my life's road. I'm trying to figure out what hurts when I eat, what makes me nauseated, etc. Time for a regimen later. I think if you are losing, you are ok (for now.) Do you want to set a goal? Wait until fall. Your tummy will be healed by then, your doc will tell you how your labs look, and you can set a goal/regimen for getting through the holidays... Just my 2 cents worth. (one more thing-be kind to your tummy.) -
After surgery am I doomed to a life of throwing up???
oldandtired replied to Jersey Girl in Tampa's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Okay--here I am, the "fly in the ointment." I am 7 weeks post-op. I get nauseated quite a bit, really every day. My doctor says it isn't unusual, some people do. My advice? There are a TON of different meds for that. Had me on a patch when I woke up, then gave me pills. which didn't help a lot, so then he changed it, and I'm all good! He said it would eventually go away. But as long as I have meds to counteract it, I'm fine! -
^^^ I can't believe I didn't catch that! I just re-read the OP's message and ...yep!...right on time for the infamous three-week stall!
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I too had the same issue. About 3 weeks after my surgery I stopped losing for almost 2 weeks. I googled and found out that it is common to have a stall 3 weeks post op. After the stall I have continued to lose weight at about 1lb. every other day. Hang in there!
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One-derland after 6 months
Tony B - NJ replied to Tony B - NJ's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I lost a lot more weight in the first 3 months than the last 3. I have been steady at 6-8 pounds a month since after the 3rd month. I hope to continue at 4-5 pounds a month until I hit my ideal weight which would pretty much be at my one year point. -
These are amazing! And easy! They come out looking tidy and are a favorite of the whole family. Great for kid's packed lunches as well! Ingredients: Wonton wrappers (typically sold next to the tofu) Boca vegetarian "meat" crumbles LF ricotta LF mozzarella Marinara (I like Rao's) 1 egg Parmesan Spray for muffin tray cups Steps: (1) Preheat oven to 350 & spray each cupcake/muffin tray cup including the sides (2) Lay 1 wonton wrapper in each cup (3) Microwave a small bowl of boca crumbles about a minute (4) stir the crumbles into the marinara (1/4 to 1/2 jar) (5) In a bowl combine half a container of LF ricotta with one egg and a small handful of mozz (6) layer the tomato sauce and the ricotta mix into the cups (I go sauce, ricotta, sauce) leaving enough room for cheese topping (7) Top each cup with a yummy layer of mozz and parmesan (8) Cook for 20 minutes and allow 5 minutes to cool before taking them out of the tray
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February 2022 Surgery Buddies
LaTiaV replied to MeganMyers's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 4 weeks PO now, but feeling very worried, since last week I started taking vitamins, it may be a coincidence or not but the scale is broken, it was very nice to see one pound or half of one gone every day but for the last 8 -10 days the scale does not want to move, I even gain one or 2 pounds, it is driving me nuts!. I finally can take the 64 oz of water, I am eating 2 ounces of food 3 times a day and my snacks are liquids or 2 oz of yogurt. I am walking 60 minutes in the treadmill every other day. I am making the 60gr protein per day even taking those horrible tasting protein drinks. What does the scale want from me?! -
Can you post what your food intake looks like over the course of the day? Dec, Jan, Feb surgeries
The Greater Fool replied to idk4w's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi. I'm not in your target demographic, but I dislike seeing posts asking for help that don't get a response. At 3 months my program was 3 meals a day, no snacks. Meals consisted of 3oz protein, 1oz veggies, sometimes with a smidgen of a starch. The protein was usually chicken, pork, beef, often with a touch of flavorful sauce, but in a pinch things like cheese, beans. While I didn't do snacks, if I got hungry I would do SF popsicles, this way I had flavor and 5 calories to give my stomach something to do. SF popsicles were a life savor for me early on, so I tended to lean on them a bit later too. Gosh, I think I'll by a box next grocery trip. There was a time at about 2 years post-op that I was binge running (about 90 miles a week) where my plan was increased to 6 meals per day plus a protein shake. I hated it, I felt like you that I was constantly eating, about the only time I wasn't was when I was running. Oh, I'm not saying you should do my plan. Many people I knew back in the day did 3 meals and 3 snacks. Many did protein drinks for a meal or even two. I think the primary thing is they ate to plan to be successful, just as you're trying to do. You have a good goal working to conform your eating to plan. keep at it. Good luck, Tek -
Revision... distillization of rny
Nifer72 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
So, I am scheduled for my rny revision on March 21st. Had my pre-op today. It's going to be out patient, a simpler procedure than my original bypass. Still have to do the modified liquid diet pre-op for 14 days: 2 meals protein drinks, 1 light meal (3 oz lean meat, 1 cup veggies) or another protein drink. Have to get pre-op testing... bloodwork and an ekg. I'm excited and ready for the 21st to be here! I quit smoking two weeks ago as part of my surgeons requirements. I am making the changes needed to make the most of this. I know weight loss will be slower, but I'm also in a better place to stick to the plan. My revision is not due to regain, just a boost to get to goal and to help with digestive and slow motility issues. Original surgery was over 21 years ago,I starting weight was 475. I lost 100lbs down to 275 gained some weight when I got pregnant but then lost that regain, and kept it off. Last 17 years I've bounced between 245 and 275. Due to medical/digestive issues, I go through periods where I can barely eat and then go back to maintenance diet. This surgery is not only to help me get to a goal of 175ish but also to help settle the digestive issues. Any other revisions going on this month? -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Nifer72 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Pre-op appointment today. 2 week pre-op diet starts Monday. I've got to get some blood work and an ekg. My surgery is a revision. Distillation of my gastric bypass. It is out patient, I'll be home same day. They aren't doing anything with my pouch which is why it's out patient. I'm excited for the 21st to get here. -
My Upper GI, Chest XRay, and clearance with Primary Doctor on Tuesday went well. The Upper GI wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. The Pre-op coordinator called today and said she was passing me now to the schedulers and warned that they were slammed and scheduling now for April and May. I told her I was being a patient patient and going with the flow. She emailed some lab work that I will have done at the end of next week. It’s good to have this over and done and now waiting for the ducks to get into a row. Now I’m focusing on the daily goals of watching my blood glucose numbers, closing my Apple Watch activity rings, and getting good sleep.
