Fabulous February Post-Op's

[agirlofaith 71]

I've become a lurker! I read though here and really love how everyone is doing!!

I worked out Saturday for the first time and again tonight! Feels super great! Hoping this turns into a great habit!

Don't see dr until April 16- ill be 2 months out April 22! See the nut on April 19th for first time postop.

Anyhow- just saying hi to everyone!

-wendee

[ECUJenn 116]

How long do we have to open the omerprazole capsule and put on applesauce?

I only had to do it for about a week. Just until I felt comfortable with the capsule.

HW 344, DOS 320, Surgery Date 2/20/13, CW 297.5 Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

[Cecilia 201]

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You look fantastic!!

[Cecilia 201]

I've become a lurker! I read though here and really love how everyone is doing!!

I worked out Saturday for the first time and again tonight! Feels super great! Hoping this turns into a great habit!

Don't see dr until April 16- ill be 2 months out April 22! See the nut on April 19th for first time postop.

Anyhow- just saying hi to everyone!

-wendee

Hi back atcha! I plan on walking tomorrow. Spring has finally arrived in Minnesota!

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

So, for the last week, even with PMS, I don't feel like a total nutcase....my nurse said today 'awwww our Christie is coming back'. Maybe the worst of the hormonal freakiness is over!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Also, I highly recommend crab legs. Very soft and easy to eat, pretty much solid Protein and playing with my food kept me eating slow but not awkwardly slow....just made for a nice 'normal' meal with family.

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

[monken 135]

Ok Fabulous Feb's How many of you have surgeons that require you to lose 75% of your body weight before starting foods other than Protein?

I am bummed out and tired of protein and it seems that my surgeon is one of the ones above....That means I have to get to 185 before I can start introducing fruits and veggies or anything else on my diet, argh. I'm only down 30 lbs since surg 232 not complaining mind you....185 seems a long way away......

I am told by the nurse that they want the most weight loss in the first 6 months....Omg I'm so over protein...

[Cecilia 201]

Ok Fabulous Feb's How many of you have surgeons that require you to lose 75% of your body weight before starting foods other than Protein?

I am bummed out and tired of protein and it seems that my surgeon is one of the ones above....That means I have to get to 185 before I can start introducing fruits and veggies or anything else on my diet, argh. I'm only down 30 lbs since surg 232 not complaining mind you....185 seems a long way away......

I am told by the nurse that they want the most weight loss in the first 6 months....Omg I'm so over protein...

I feel for you. Every time I read your posts.

I had no pre-surgery shakes or post-op dietary restrictions except for on the texture of the food. My dietitian did say to try to get the Proteins in first, but that's about it.

I wonder... the idea of a ketogenic or an all-protein diet sounds admirable, adding extra oomph to the weight loss which will take place due to the surgery, but I still have my ketostix from ages ago, and I've been in ketosis ever since surgery. Not because I've eliminated carbs, but because I'm just burning fat no matter what.

Also, it's probably a good idea not to crowd out the protein with other nutrients, since you don't want to waste muscle tissue as much as possible, but such a strict diet seems like the kind of thing that would make me flip out once the restrictions were off.

Also, I was told that most of the weight would come off in the first six months. Whether you like it or not, things start to slow down afterwards. I don't know that you could make yourself lose more weight in the first six months than you would not eating only protein, or that you would even want to?

I dunno. Just some rambling thoughts. My personal opinion is that if you want to do the best possible thing for your body as you are losing weight, it would be to add exercise. I'm very interested in what other doctors have all of you to do. It's so different for everybody!

[Cecilia 201]

Are y'all sick of my long posts yet? LOL! My ex used to say I have diarrhea of the mouth. Evidently of the fingers as well.

A short little post: I started incorporating running into my walks today. Got the app Zombies, Run! and it's a blast. Highly recommend it. That, and I wanted to add that I'm still shocked that I can cross my legs. It feels so good! I do it all the time!!! LOL!

[padlrd 183]

I can have veggies but Protein first but it's like 2 tablespoons

[monken 135]

I feel for you. Every time I read your posts.

I had no pre-surgery shakes or post-op dietary restrictions except for on the texture of the food. My dietitian did say to try to get the Proteins in first' date=' but that's about it.

I wonder... the idea of a ketogenic or an all-protein diet sounds admirable, adding extra oomph to the weight loss which will take place due to the surgery, but I still have my ketostix from ages ago, and I've been in ketosis ever since surgery. Not because I've eliminated carbs, but because I'm just burning fat no matter what.

Also, it's probably a good idea not to crowd out the Protein with other nutrients, since you don't want to waste muscle tissue as much as possible, but such a strict diet seems like the kind of thing that would make me flip out once the restrictions were off.

Also, I was told that most of the weight would come off in the first six months. Whether you like it or not, things start to slow down afterwards. I don't know that you could make yourself lose more weight in the first six months than you would not eating only protein, or that you would even want to?

I dunno. Just some rambling thoughts. My personal opinion is that if you want to do the best possible thing for your body as you are losing weight, it would be to add exercise. I'm very interested in what other doctors have all of you to do. It's so different for everybody![/quote']

Thanks I have been with my surgeon since 2008 my first lap band he is the best in his field for my area. Because of what I so for a living I was able choose him over other surgeons that were like TNT mills. I wanted someone who's surgery record was clean and with minimal patients with complications. I didn't have a preop diet only a clean out day before surgery. Apparently with his years of performing this surgery he has determined that 75% or six months which ever comes first has been a standard that is successful with his patients. Now mind I one of his smallest patients weight wise.

I do agree with you that the weight is going to come off no matter what unless you really eat unhealthy and make bad good choices. I did mention to the nurse that I.have taken bites here and there of veggies and fruit on the last few weeks.. It's funny I'm feeling guilty for eating something healthy!!! Lol They can't make me follow the plan to a tee, but then I worry I won't lose what I need to in the first 6 months add those are the most critical months of this toe of procedure by all research accounts....

Yes I have diarrhea of the fingers and mouth too...lol

[monken 135]

Thanks I have been with my surgeon since 2008 my first lap band he is the best in his field for my area. Because of what I so for a living I was able choose him over other surgeons that were like TNT mills. I wanted someone who's surgery record was clean and with minimal patients with complications. I didn't have a preop diet only a clean out day before surgery. Apparently with his years of performing this surgery he has determined that 75% or six months which ever comes first has been a standard that is successful with his patients. Now mind I one of his smallest patients weight wise.

I do agree with you that the weight is going to come off no matter what unless you really eat unhealthy and make bad good choices. I did mention to the nurse that I.have taken bites here and there of veggies and fruit on the last few weeks.. It's funny I'm feeling guilty for eating something healthy!!! Lol They can't make me follow the plan to a tee' date=' but then I worry I won't lose what I need to in the first 6 months add those are the most critical months of this toe of procedure by all research accounts....

Yes I have diarrhea of the fingers and mouth too...lol[/quote']

sorry for typos i was using my phone not my ipad....

[Cecilia 201]

Thanks I have been with my surgeon since 2008 my first lap band he is the best in his field for my area. Because of what I so for a living I was able choose him over other surgeons that were like TNT mills. I wanted someone who's surgery record was clean and with minimal patients with complications. I didn't have a preop diet only a clean out day before surgery. Apparently with his years of performing this surgery he has determined that 75% or six months which ever comes first has been a standard that is successful with his patients. Now mind I one of his smallest patients weight wise.

I do agree with you that the weight is going to come off no matter what unless you really eat unhealthy and make bad good choices. I did mention to the nurse that I.have taken bites here and there of veggies and fruit on the last few weeks.. It's funny I'm feeling guilty for eating something healthy!!! Lol They can't make me follow the plan to a tee, but then I worry I won't lose what I need to in the first 6 months add those are the most critical months of this toe of procedure by all research accounts....

Yes I have diarrhea of the fingers and mouth too...lol

Okay, here's what I don't get. You and I are about even when it comes to starting weight, goal, etc. We've lost 30% of our weight in the first month, how could you *not* reach your goal within the first six months? I mean, weight loss would have to slow to a crawl, wouldn't it?

Or am I confused?

C

[monken 135]

Okay' date=' here's what I don't get. You and I are about even when it comes to starting weight, goal, etc. We've lost 30% of our weight in the first month, how could you *not* reach your goal within the first six months? I mean, weight loss would have to slow to a crawl, wouldn't it?

Or am I confused?

C[/quote']

you are correct. just relaying what i was told by the md office. i will most likely start adding fruit and veggies because i cant see me doing Protein only for 6 months...

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

you are correct. just relaying what i was told by the md office. i will most likely start adding fruit and veggies because i cant see me doing Protein only for 6 months...

Knowing the health benefits of fruits and veggies I just don't get it. Yes protein first, rah rah rah. That I understand. I truly don't get the no carb for 75% of weight loss rule....maybe no crappy carbs, but I don't understand no carbs. :/. My doc and I would have an argument!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8