April 16th role call - who's with me!

[Bluesea71 698]

I haven't puked at all. Doesn't that happen when you eat too much, too quickly? Or is it an aversion to a particular food? What do you think causes it? The worse that's happened is a sharp pain if what I'm eating is too hard. I've probably pushed the envelop a few times there (i.e.; Mediterranean food the other night!)

[butterfly2014 128]

Bluesea,

I think its all the above. I was told if I puked a particular food to not eat it again for a while. I assume its cause our tummy couldnt handle that particular food yet. I do know if you eat too fast you will puke as well as drink and eat at the same time. Reason being because your tummy is already full and cant handle everything at once. Thats why we're told to wait about 30 mins before drinking something after eating.

On a different note, how do you block someone on here? There is a particular user on here that is very sarcastic and cold when they comment on your posts and I so dont appreciate it. I dont want to entertain them so I havent replied to their stupid comment. I mean all of their comments are very short, sarcastic and condescending. Thats so annoying and irritating cause everyone on here comes for help, to vent, and for support. The last thing we need is for some idiot to come at you sideways.

Edited May 5, 2014 by butterfly2014

[Mschwartz924 45]

Good morning! I tried tuna and chicken salad. No puking but they didn't sit too well. I think it was the light mayo. I could only eat a few small spoonfuls. I tired egg salad too, same thing :/ I'm trying to stay with more liquids but I want to eat the other stuff. It's tough getting my head and stomach on the same page! Have a great day we are close to the 3 week mark!!

[yolicious1 64]

Bluesea,

I think its all the above. I was told if I puked a particular food to not eat it again for a while. I assume its cause our tummy couldnt handle that particular food yet. I do know if you eat too fast you will puke as well as drink and eat at the same time. Reason being because your tummy is already full and cant handle everything at once. Thats why we're told to wait about 30 mins before drinking something after eating.

On a different note, how do you block someone on here? There is a particular user on here that is very sarcastic and cold when they comment on your posts and I so dont appreciate it. I dont want to entertain them so I havent replied to their stupid comment. I mean all of their comments are very short, sarcastic and condescending. Thats so annoying and irritating cause everyone on here comes for help, to vent, and for support. The last thing we need is for some idiot to come at you sideways.

I know there's a button to report. Select the person's quote and touch report. Hope that helps.

[mysleeveid13 100]

Hey ladies, I'm on liquids for weeks 3 & 4 so I can't help there.

A couple of answers to other questions that have come up in our forum or whatever we call this....

1. I got my period 2 weeks early. Never happens because I'm on the pill. Thankfully the cramps haven't been bad but I'm definitely heavier than normal. I think the specific question was if we gained or were bloated....I feel a little bloated, but since I'm on all liquids, I think all the extra fluids I'm drinking has actually helped with bloating. No weight gain as of day one. I guess we talked it up and that's why I started early....

2. I got some advice from you all about the nausea. I tried using crystal lite instead of plain Water and that seems to be helping. I also called my dr because 3-4 hours of feeling like I was going to vomit was way too much for me. He prescribed zofran. Haven't had the nausea since I picked it up so I'll let you know how it works.

But he let me add applesauce to crush up one of my Vitamins in that was really making me nauseous and it wasn't as bad taking it today. I just took really small bites of the Vitamin then a small bite of applesauce to help get it down. He said the calcium citrate was sitting like a rock in my stomach so maybe the liquids wasn't enough to take it with. The unsweetened applesauce was soooooo delicious compared to everything else I've had!!! Made me happy!

Ok sorry for the long post but several things have happened that I couldn't answer until now.

Bluesea - how are you eating the hummus? By itself? Dipping something in it? I can't wait till I can have it. Just wondering what you were eating it with....

[butterfly2014 128]

Ok so I spoke to a sleeve vet today, she had her surgery over a year ago and also another girl that had it 2 weeks before me. They helped me with my 9 days of no weight loss panic. Our bodies are in shock with the fast weight loss, which I already knew and our bodies are trying to hold onto all those fat cells. It can be so many things, retaining Water etc.

I need to calm down and realize that the weight will continue to drop.

This is a new experience, new life, new journey, new ME that I need to learn to take it slow and let things be.

Sigh...easier said than done.

[mysleeveid13 100]

I totally understand where you are coming from though. I've already had thoughts of how great it feels for this weight to be just falling off during the liquid phase and started wondering how quickly it will stop once I start purees then soft foods and eventually normal foods. So, I think it is totally normal for us to panic a bit based on previous failures....but, they are totally right and we just need not freak ourselves out either. It's so new to us though....so I guess we still have so much to learn. Thanks for sharing.

Edited May 6, 2014 by mysleeveid13

[Melodica 64]

Thanks for sharing, butterfly. It's been really discouraging. I wish we could tell our bodies to use all the fat instead of storing it. That's exactly what I DONT need! I hadn't lost any weight for over a week but saw that I lost 2 more lbs when I weighed yesterday. Hopefully it's starting back but I'm not holding my breath. I'm finding it so difficult to get in my calories and Protein. Eating is like a chore now. I get little to no pleasure out of it. I guess that was sorta the point, but it's very depressing because that was my primary source of pleasure or consolation before the surgery. Very difficult adjustment. Being able to talk and share with you guys has helped though. At least I know I'm not alone!

[butterfly2014 128]

Mysleeve, I think switching to puree foods has also caused me to stall and the fact that I been constipated for days. Ughh who knows, just got my fingers/toes crosssed that Im not stuck for weeks.

Melodica, trust me being on here has helped me tremondously as well. Reading everyones stories, comments and issues has really helped me. Its like a therapy session for me to be able to come on here and vent or just simply ask questions and for your opinions.

In fact this particular forum is my favorite. I have learned so much from all of you.

[Heidi7799 16]

Mysleeve, I think switching to puree foods has also caused me to stall and the fact that I been constipated for days. Ughh who knows, just got my fingers/toes crosssed that Im not stuck for weeks. <br><br> Melodica, trust me being on here has helped me tremondously as well. Reading everyones stories, comments and issues has really helped me. Its like a therapy session for me to be able to come on here and vent or just simply ask questions and for your opinions.<br><br> In fact this particular forum is my favorite. I have learned so much from all of you.

I have also hit a stall once I switched to soft foods and have also read about the 3 week stall so maybe this is what is going on? I tried to add in some more cardio (shopping) since I can't really hit the gym until after my first doc appt next Friday. maybe more fluids and exercise will get me over the hump! I do know that reading about the other people who have had the stall in losing that it will pass --- just have to have patients! (I have none of course I want to be a skinny bitch hahahahaha)

[Bluesea71 698]

Ok so I spoke to a sleeve vet today, she had her surgery over a year ago and also another girl that had it 2 weeks before me. They helped me with my 9 days of no weight loss panic. Our bodies are in shock with the fast weight loss, which I already knew and our bodies are trying to hold onto all those fat cells. It can be so many things, retaining Water etc.

I need to calm down and realize that the weight will continue to drop.

This is a new experience, new life, new journey, new ME that I need to learn to take it slow and let things be.

Sigh...easier said than done.

With such a huge calorie deficit, we are tricking our bodies into thinking we are starving. We go into ketosis where our body starts shutting down and our metabolic rate falls. It registers there are limited carbohydrates and fuel to burn and initially stops everything in an effort to save our lives! That's why that 3 week stall is so predictable and happens to everyone. Our body then starts using up our extra fat storage for fuel. When ketosis happens, it throws off the whole input/output theory. You may follow the program to the tee one week and not see weight loss at all as your body is trying to keep you alive! Eventually it starts to shift and this is where patience comes into play. Slow and steady. The weight will come off. Just focus on developing new lifestyle habits that will continue after this honeymoon phase of wls ends 6months to a year out. Eventually we will be able to eat anything again and as I'm already learning it's easy to rack up calories once you introduce normal food in your diet. Using my loseit app on my phone has been key for me.

Edited May 6, 2014 by Bluesea71

[Melodica 64]

Right there with you, Heidi! I've read that people usually stall because they aren't getting enough Protein and I know I'm not but I can't seem to eat enough to get the 96g that I'm supposed to have and I'm so sick of choking down those awful shakes!

I actually haven't had issues racking up calories on regular food, but it's oh so easy to rack up carbs. It's like everything that tastes good is loaded with them.

Edited May 6, 2014 by Melodica

[Bluesea71 698]

Hey ladies, I'm on liquids for weeks 3 & 4 so I can't help there.<br><br>

A couple of answers to other questions that have come up in our forum or whatever we call this....<br><br>

1. I got my period 2 weeks early. Never happens because I'm on the pill. Thankfully the cramps haven't been bad but I'm definitely heavier than normal. I think the specific question was if we gained or were bloated....I feel a little bloated, but since I'm on all liquids, I think all the extra fluids I'm drinking has actually helped with bloating. No weight gain as of day one. I guess we talked it up and that's why I started early....<br><br>

2. I got some advice from you all about the nausea. I tried using crystal lite instead of plain Water and that seems to be helping. I also called my dr because 3-4 hours of feeling like I was going to vomit was way too much for me. He prescribed zofran. Haven't had the nausea since I picked it up so I'll let you know how it works.<br><br>

But he let me add applesauce to crush up one of my Vitamins in that was really making me nauseous and it wasn't as bad taking it today. I just took really small bites of the Vitamin then a small bite of applesauce to help get it down. He said the calcium citrate was sitting like a rock in my stomach so maybe the liquids wasn't enough to take it with. The unsweetened applesauce was soooooo delicious compared to everything else I've had!!! Made me happy!<br><br>

Ok sorry for the long post but several things have happened that I couldn't answer until now.<br><br>

Bluesea - how are you eating the hummus? By itself? Dipping something in it? I can't wait till I can have it. Just wondering what you were eating it with....

Hummus. By itself. I would love to have a pita or pita chip to dip it in. Sigh. A girl can dream.

[Mike2295 1]

Hey everyone I'm new to this site just got sleeved on April 25/14 feeling great !! Lost 27 pounds since my 2 week pre op diet!

[butterfly2014 128]

Hey everyone I'm new to this site just got sleeved on April 25/14 feeling great !! Lost 27 pounds since my 2 week pre op diet!

Hi Mike! Welcome to our group! Congrats on your weight loss success, 27lbs Wow!!!