April 2013 Post-Op Group

[Kat23 47]

How are you all doing with the Vitamins? Are you still taking Bcomplex or B12? One of my coworkers said she only did it for the first year. I still do Protein Shakes, but I am trying to get most Protein from real food. I think that is one of the problems, I want to eat regular food, but can't eat much of it, so I can't get a lot of protein. Today, we're snowed in(2-3 inches), so I'm making chili. That will last a month! I guess I'll freeze it.

B12, multis, and Calcium for life. The doc will add and subtract as needed per your lab work. So, I add extra D. At one point I also took B-complex until my blood work said I didn't need it anymore. My husband took Iron for a while. BTW - I take B12 daily in sublingual form.

Now.....how about this 2 month stall? Frustrating! I need to get back into regular exercise. I've tried all the tricks with no success. Must be the exercise. I've gotten off my evening post xmas snacking jag, increased Water, etc.

And....has anyone been freaked out by being able to eat much more food now? I know it's a lot less than "regular" people but it still scares me. I'm finding if I do straight water all day instead of Crystal lite I don't have such an urge to snack at night.

[deaddemmama 474]

Here is a picture of me 127 lbs down..forgot to post yesterday..I can't find a before picture.

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[deaddemmama 474]

B12, multis, and Calcium for life. The doc will add and subtract as needed per your lab work. So, I add extra D. At one point I also took B-complex until my blood work said I didn't need it anymore. My husband took Iron for a while. BTW - I take B12 daily in sublingual form.

Now.....how about this 2 month stall? Frustrating! I need to get back into regular exercise. I've tried all the tricks with no success. Must be the exercise. I've gotten off my evening post xmas snacking jag, increased Water, etc.

And....has anyone been freaked out by being able to eat much more food now? I know it's a lot less than "regular" people but it still scares me. I'm finding if I do straight water all day instead of Crystal lite I don't have such an urge to snack at night.

Yeah Im freaked about how much I can eat compared to before. When my niece died, I really got into bad habits, I need to measure and track again. I'm just too depressed.

[terry1118 1,274]

I'm in North Carolina, you know, the state that has everything: mountains, beaches, city and country life! A few inches of snow in the wrong parts of the state will shut down everything! We are not prepared for it, we don't have the equipment or resources. We have missed 2 days of school so far, and will miss again tomorrow until they clear all roads. I know, too funny!

I know! We got the same amount of snow but I just brushed off my car and went to work. To be fair though, we have snow tires, our roads are pre-treated with salt and sand, we have a LOT of practice driving in it, and many of us have 4x4 or all-wheel drive. Timing is everything, too. You guys got hit when kids were getting out of school and adults were leaving work. And it's my understanding that you had ice too. Ice will cause trouble anywhere!

[terry1118 1,274]

B12, multis, and Calcium for life. The doc will add and subtract as needed per your lab work. So, I add extra D. At one point I also took B-complex until my blood work said I didn't need it anymore. My husband took Iron for a while. BTW - I take B12 daily in sublingual form.

Now.....how about this 2 month stall? Frustrating! I need to get back into regular exercise. I've tried all the tricks with no success. Must be the exercise. I've gotten off my evening post xmas snacking jag, increased Water, etc.

And....has anyone been freaked out by being able to eat much more food now? I know it's a lot less than "regular" people but it still scares me. I'm finding if I do straight water all day instead of Crystal lite I don't have such an urge to snack at night.

Snacking at night used to be one of my downfalls. I found that I can tolerate those skinny pretzel sticks and have started to include them as a snack. But I'm sometimes snacking on them in the evening, which is a bad habit for me to resume. I'll try straight water at night. Gotta nip this in the bud...

[mays1127 5]

I've been slacking big time on the eating and snacking. Between the holidays and the kids being out of school for the snow days, I've been really bad. Hopefully " normal" will resume today. I never realized what a food addict I am until I had the surgery. Today will be a better day.

[ajustice 484]

Yeah Im freaked about how much I can eat compared to before. When my niece died, I really got into bad habits, I need to measure and track again. I'm just too depressed.

I'm so sorry. Hope it gets better soon

[ajustice 484]

Today's my 9 month post op!

Feeling so thankful!

[mays1127 5]

Today's my 9 month post op! <br><br> <br><br> Feeling so thankful!

Looking good"....keep up the good work.

[iamsoworthit 430]

Today's my 9 month post op!

Feeling so thankful!

You look great!! Are you at goal??

[Dorian 683]

I found some new things today at a wholesale grocery store! I've had this brand of yogurt for a long time but I found new flavors! Caramel macchiato, pomegranate berry, and banana cream! The granola is so good too! Both great protein!

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[Dorian 683]

Forgot that I finally found Beanitos! I can't wait to try them!

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[Dorian 683]

Here is a picture of me 127 lbs down..forgot to post yesterday..I can't find a before picture.

So pretty girl! Great job my friend!♥

[Dorian 683]

I know! We got the same amount of snow but I just brushed off my car and went to work. To be fair though, we have snow tires, our roads are pre-treated with salt and sand, we have a LOT of practice driving in it, and many of us have 4x4 or all-wheel drive. Timing is everything, too. You guys got hit when kids were getting out of school and adults were leaving work. And it's my understanding that you had ice too. Ice will cause trouble anywhere!

Yeah ice is a killer! I have 4 wheel drive too so I don't mind it at all but if people don't know how to drive in snow, it can be terrible! Glad you are safe!

[Dorian 683]

Today's my 9 month post op!

Feeling so thankful!

Hot mama! Awesome job! ♥