NSV from a newbie

[dsmith_rn 186]

Today is my 4-week post-op surgiversary. I don't have a scale (on purpose) so I took all my measurements.

I've lost NINETEEN INCHES since surgery! I was stunned and recalculated 3 times because I couldn't believe it! I lost the LEAST amount (1.5 inches) in my bustline. Yay!

Just had to share my excitement with someone.

[MimIN 19]

That is very exciting, congratulations! I converted from lapband to RNY on Wednesday and I think your approach is wonderful. The scale frustrates me!

[allielee 263]

Hi min! I am also a band to bypass and my surgery was Wednesday too! How are you doing? I'm doing great little to no pain!

[MimIN 19]

Hi min! I am also a band to bypass and my surgery was Wednesday too! How are you doing? I'm doing great little to no pain!

I wish I was having less pain! I think I may have become a sissy because I hurt a lot. Besides that, I am doing well and happy to be getting back on track!

[allielee 263]

Oh I'm sorry!! I can say I'm usually a major wuss but luckily this time I haven't had lots of pain. I'm down 14 since Monday (I had to do 2 days of Clear Liquids for my preop diet) going to GNC today to look for a "good tasting" Protein Shake for my stage 2 which starts Wednesday. I'm looking forward to some non sweet Soup too lol. I hope you feel a lot better today min!

[MimIN 19]

That is fantastic! I am down 7lbs from surgery day, I did not have a preop diet to follow and did not lose anything before surgery, nor did I gain. Here forward I am going to try to avoid the scale and just measure, it may help reduce my scale psychosis:)

Edited May 25, 2014 by MimIN

[allielee 263]

I wish I could avoid the scale but I can't lol I've been OCD about it since I got the lapband in 2008. I had lost all my weight and kept it off for over 5 years. Then bam major issues with my band had to get an unfill.. Gah! Gained 50. Thank God I got the revision to bypass before I gained all that weight back! I had a Tummy Tuck in 2009 and was terrified I was going to ruin it! So I only have like 40 pounds left to lose. Although I wouldn't mind losing 50 hahaha..

[MimIN 19]

I was banded in 2006 and had issues from 2008 on but did keep the majority of my weight off. During that time I got the works done, lbl, arms, thighs and breasts. Then sept 2012 I became I expectantly pregnant. My band went haywire when I was about 4 months and never went back to normal. Between pregnancy and complete unfill I gained 45lbs. Surprisingly, my tummy fared well and only new scars are those from surgery on Wednesday.

I am thankful I was given the opportunity to convert to bypass and will enjoy it once I get passed this hump. My goal is 50 but I'd like to try for 70 just to see if I can do it

[allielee 263]

Wow we have a lot in common I also had breast lift with augmentation, thigh lift, Tummy Tuck and advanced Lipo. Loved the results , still do lol. My hubby always says he will get way more mileage out of me than any vehicle and doesn't regret one penny we spent!!! Lol. How are you feeling with drinking?? I haven't had any pain from drinking I just keep sipping and wondering how much I can sip but I definitely do not want to throw up.. Hoping after that damn lapband I never throw up again lol sounds like we are pretty close to how much we want to lose!

[MimIN 19]

We definitely do I'm doing ok with drinking, sometimes I'm afraid I'm drinking too much and I'll stretch the pouch but I am sure I am just hyper sensitive after all the band drama. I have only had pain when drinking a dairy based Protein Drink so I switched to nectar and crystal light with unflavored Protein. I am also eating 2-3 sf popsicles daily but try to have protein in everything I consume. I lost a lot of hair when I was banded originally so I am trying all that I can to minimize it this time around.

Edited May 25, 2014 by MimIN

[allielee 263]

I hear ya on the hair loss!! I hate my doc is making me wait to start my Vitamins until week 3. I had thinning from lapband but had cancer and had to have a complete hysterectomy in October which threw me into surgical menopause.. Ugh worst thing f*ing EVER! Haha I lost quite a bit of hair from that..I can't take hormones due to blood clotting disorder and the cancer so it's been rough but I'm finally feeling better physically and emotionally, found some "natural" remedies that have made a huge difference.. Today I had a huge surprise! I got on the scale and I am down 16 poounds!!! Yipee! Hope you have a great day!!

[MimIN 19]

Cancer sucks:/ Did your dr say why you should wait to start Vitamins? I started mine day after surgery and am on quite the regiment. It's hard to get everything in. This morning my weight surprised me too, now down 10. I didn't think it would fall this quickly as so many told me it would be much slower this time around. I starred at the scale stunned. I've been doing Barre classes everyday for 3 months, following low cal/carb diet and chasing a baby around and only lost 12lbs. In less than a week I'll likely do that and maybe more. Seems unfair

[allielee 263]

No idea why I have to wait.. I only have to take two chewable multivatin by bariactric advantage and one chewable caramel Vitamin D .. Also by bariactric advantage. I tried them preop and they are yummy will be like dessert lol I was also thinking they weight would come off slower this time. I like that it's flying off though lol