Second thoughts

[Jaime14 5]

Hi Sandy, where are you now in your journey? What weight did u start at (and when) and where are you now? You numbers are almost identical as my history and now that I am almost 2 weeks out I still wonder if I will ever get lower than 170. Just curious to hear where you are now. dde0a thanks!

----hi Jaime

I'm exactly 4 weeks out today; surgery was 12.12

Struggling with Hernia repair recovery and scared to really try more soft solids such as tuna and grilled fish or even eggs

I tried thinned out oatmeal at one week out and it literally sat in my chest like a bag of sand -- and that was only one tablespoon that took me 45 minutes to get through

My doc prescribed me carafate about 2 weeks ago to help with the pulsing pain and pressure so things have gotten Better but I'm still nervous. I'm going to try egg whites this weekend in the comfort of my home and see how it goes

I'm getting in more Protein shakes and Water these days which is giving me more energy --- I was super super weak for the majority of the past 4 weeks

I think I'm stalled at 210.4 now -- been here since Monday jan 6 after a streak of coming down a pound or so a day

Started losing weight on my own in oct 2013 -- from 260 to about 237

Then surgery on 12.12 and now steady at 210.4 after 4 weeks -- I'm 5'7"

My ultimate goal is to maintain 165-170 so time will tell; I think it's realistic with all the carb and sweet restrictions and of course our automatic Portion Control device dde09

I plan to start spin classes in a few weeks depending on how I feel -- I loved spinning prior to vsg and miss it dearly

So where are you now? How's recovery? I was still pretty miserable at 2 weeks out; was even hospitalized for dehydration on day 11 and just came over a bout of painful Constipation (TMI but I wouldn't wish that on anyone)

Be sure to Stay hydrated!!!!

Wow, sounds like you have been through a lot over the last 4 weeks. I too had 2 hernia repairs but my recovery has been pretty easy. My main complaint is that I HATE drinking the Protein Shakes and wish I could move into regular foods soon. I started at 220 and am now at 206, the scale hasn't moved since Wednesday so hopefully that will come soon. I was able to get the most amount of Protein and liquids in today so I am happy about that. As happy as I am it also makes me think if it only took 2 weeks to be able to drink more I am sure I will be able to eat more too. I know this is a tool but I have read a lot of people saying that everything is going slow and it's a bit discouraging. I guess I will have to wait and see. Good luck to you - I also hope to get back on my spinning bike, I miss it greatly but want to be ready when I walk back into the studio!Keep I touch! Feel good.

[sandisleeve 563]

Wow @2 hernia repairs and minimal pain --- lucky you!!! I'm envious

I'd take that over 1 painful one any day

We will lose more if we stay on track --- I think I will have lots of restriction cause I have a pic of what my surgeon cut --- I literally have a pencil thin sleeve compared to my original stomach -- freaks me out!! Lol

I get bloated quick too even tho my doc office insists I keep fluids up

I tried 2/3 of one egg white today along with fage Greek yogurt straight (1 tblsp not blended) and bean Soup (2 tSp) throughout the day and no major concerns --- I went super duper slow and made sure everything was pretty thinned out or well chewed

Happy I'm moving on -- bean Soup sat a tiny bit heavy on my hernia but I managed to get through it without major discomfort ... Happy I can get in alternative Protein sources even if its small amounts cause shakes are boring although I tolerate them pretty well

Good luck with your losses; im actually gaining -- 5 pounds up!! I think it's the up in fluids and the fact that my period is due though not here yet (2 days late and I'm aaaaalways on time at 28 days) I guess the trauma to our system causes cycle disruptions

[Jaime14 5]

Wow @2 hernia repairs and minimal pain --- lucky you!!! I'm envious <br><br> I'd take that over 1 painful one any day <br><br> We will lose more if we stay on track --- I think I will have lots of restriction cause I have a pic of what my surgeon cut --- I literally have a pencil thin sleeve compared to my original stomach -- freaks me out!! Lol <br><br> I get bloated quick too even tho my doc office insists I keep fluids up <br><br> I tried 2/3 of one egg white today along with fage Greek yogurt straight (1 tblsp not blended) and bean Soup (2 tSp) throughout the day and no major concerns --- I went super duper slow and made sure everything was pretty thinned out or well chewed <br><br> Happy I'm moving on -- bean soup sat a tiny bit heavy on my hernia but I managed to get through it without major discomfort ... Happy I can get in alternative Protein sources even if its small amounts cause shakes are boring although I tolerate them pretty well <br><br> Good luck with your losses; im actually gaining -- 5 pounds up!! I think it's the up in fluids and the fact that my period is due though not here yet (2 days late and I'm aaaaalways on time at 28 days) I guess the trauma to our system causes cycle disruptions

Uch, my pill ends next Sunday so I will be awaiting my period too. Should be interesting. Enjoy your food - one week left of the liquid boring diet!

Talk soon :-) -Jaime