November 2012 Members Post Op

[tmw69 7]

I am about 3.5 weeks post op & 30 lbs down. I had to go to Goodwill this weekend to get some clothes that fit. I have to admit that was a good feeling! Sizes I haven't been into in years! I still am not getting near enough fluids in. Anyone have any tips or secrets? I am told it takes 2 weeks to make a new habit. Ugh! :/

[tmw69 7]

Oh....and I am also on fitness pal if anyone else is. I only have one other friend on there right now....my sister. Lol. My user name is tinaway69.

[Dawn 42]

I am DesperateDawn on myfitnesspal.com so people can add me. Started working out at week 2! Zumba, Line Dancing, Exercise Bike, & Walking right now. Sorry to hear about people who are having a hard time, hope you all feel better soon! I am eating and drinking well, and now that the tenderness in my jaw is going down Multivitamins aren't so bad. I have stopped wearing 20's but I am still in a 18w, BUT when was the last time I lost over 20 lbs in 3 weeks? UM....never! Hope everyone is staying positive and upbeat!

[worm2872 635]

I'm worm2872 on MFP. You can add me as well. I am a faithful user!

I'm only down 21 in four weeks but I'll take it. PMS is playing games right now... I still struggle with Water. I am lucky if I get in 40-50 oz. I actually switched back to regular water instead of stuff added in it and it seems to be going better.

Dawn, I'm finally out of 20's as well! Yea At least an 18 is approaching a 'normal' size. :-)

[jessouder 44]

I see some people are already working out. I am only allowed to walk right now. I still have a very open incision. Just curious who did open vs lap? I did lose 20 my first 13 days but have not lost any since. I was having trouble eating but can now eat anything i want which scares the crap out of me. I can not eat a lot though. Getting in about 400 calories and struggling to get 50g Protein in. Maybe about 60% of my Water intake is making it. So I am striving for 800 calories, 70 g protein and the full 64 oz of water. I never really had too much pain the worst thing is that I have a 4 inch open inciion down my stomach and have to wear a binder 23.5 hours / day the only time it is off is during my shower. Just curios what other people are experiencing. Also I really would like some suggestions of what people are eating daily. I am extremely picky right now it looks like I will live off of grilled chicken plain for every meal. Thanks for the help

[MalyssaSue 65]

Did some girls seem to gain a few lbs when it was that time of the month? I just got on the scale and got so mad.

[worm2872 635]

Yep I'm there now. PMS up a pound or two. Damn Water.< /p>

[jessouder 44]

I am 3 weeks and 1 day out. The first 13 days I lost 20 pounds. Then over a couple of days lost 2 more pounds, immediately gained them back then today step on the scale and have gained 2 more. Is there something wrong with my body, did I already hit a plateau? Am I just going to be fat forever?

[Truth85 13]

I had vertical sleeve on November 26 and weighed 310 and as of December 19 I weigh 286 so I'm down 29 pounds yay and I'm on the purée stage and its going pretty good. So far no complications. So know I am working out at snap fitness and that part sucks but it will be worth it in the end. Hope everyone is doing well and taking those Vitamins.< /p>

[ladyspl 161]

Everything's going great, and I'm grateful. However I wonder, how long will it be until I can finish a serving of something? Like when will I be able to eat more than 1/4c? I'm in no rush, so please don't think I am. I'm just curious. I'm 5weeks out and down almost 30lbs. I guess I'm just thinking ahead to my bffs wedding in may. As to whether I will be able to actually eat semi normally. I don't mean eat the whole buffet either LOL

[worm2872 635]

All of a sudden, I can eat more than a 1/4 of a cup. I had some all day nausea for my third and fourth week then I was fine and could eat a more. I'm in my fifth week now.

I think some of the internal swelling went down. I am still really careful eating. I just hope I didn't strech anything out. My luck I did. But I do know that some people can eat more than others at this point.

[Simplysouthern26 92]

All of a sudden' date=' I can eat more than a 1/4 of a cup. I had some all day nausea for my third and fourth week then I was fine and could eat a more. I'm in my fifth week now.

I think some of the internal swelling went down. I am still really careful eating. I just hope I didn't strech anything out. My luck I did. But I do know that some people can eat more than others at this point.[/quote']

My dietician said after 3-4 weeks people can start eating alittle more but to make sure you never go over 3/4 cup

[sky 87]

All of a sudden' date=' I can eat more than a 1/4 of a cup. I had some all day nausea for my third and fourth week then I was fine and could eat a more. I'm in my fifth week now.

I think some of the internal swelling went down. I am still really careful eating. I just hope I didn't strech anything out. My luck I did. But I do know that some people can eat more than others at this point.[/quote']

I've noticed the same thing...i showed the dietician my food journal yesterday and she said everything looks great...i was worried I was eating too much..this morning I had 1 egg and 1 sausage link...i feel full but not uncomfortably full..I'm still struggling with eating slow tho...

[sky 87]

All of a sudden' date=' I can eat more than a 1/4 of a cup. I had some all day nausea for my third and fourth week then I was fine and could eat a more. I'm in my fifth week now.

I think some of the internal swelling went down. I am still really careful eating. I just hope I didn't strech anything out. My luck I did. But I do know that some people can eat more than others at this point.[/quote']

I've noticed the same thing...i showed the dietician my food journal yesterday and she said everything looks great...i was worried I was eating too much..this morning I had 1 egg and 1 sausage link...i feel full but not uncomfortably full..I'm still struggling with eating slow tho...

[sky 87]

Another week and I can start eating regular foods...looking forward to a salad! One thing I've found that I've been enjoying is the fat free turkey chili wrapped in a tortilla with fat free cheese...of course I can't eat the whole tortilla only about a third then I just scoop the last few bites of chili out and eat that..