February 2019 weight loss buds

[Joe P 22]

I've been having coffee pretty frequently with no problems. Originally I went with Decaf but now I'm back to costco Breakfast blend regular. I would add I only drink 12 oz a day. Congratulations to Recidivist,Dubchild,Sheribear and Marine. You guys are doing great! ( hope I didn't miss anyone with the big weight losses)

[Gottajustdoit 220]

15 hours ago, brittcarter91 said:

My update!

Surgery was 2/25 so I'm like 5 weeks out. Down approximately 34 pounds. I'm down 3 inches each on my hips and waist which is exciting!

Still technically on a "blended foods" diet but have cheated a little with some over cooked roasted potatoes and some noodles - mostly because I just got back from a week and a half in China!

Travelling was tough, but mostly because I felt like I was missing out on the culture by not being able to have the food. I packed Protein Shakes and ate mostly eggs, a little tofu, a tiny bit of potato or noodles, and Soup.

I finally have a tiny bit of an appetite but still am mostly just eating because I'm supposed to. I would say my energy is at about 80% of pre-surgery levels.

Overall feeling great! Looking forward to seeing my doctor on the 10th and hopefully getting approval to have more variety in my foods! Good thing I love eggs, cottage cheese, and yogurt lol

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Great job! I imagine the time change alone going to China would be exhausting (I've been there twice and it's a journey!). Sounds like you are right where you are supposed to be. I had surgery 12 days before you and I'm now eating chili (with ground beef and kidney beans), chicken breast, and bits of other food here and there. I finally can take whole pills without having to crush them (wahoo!). At 6 weeks post op I was advised that it's OK to eated steamed veggies, but to avoid roasted or raw veggies for now. Like you, I lived on eggs and cottage cheese during weeks 5 and 6. I still have two Protein Shakes a day (one for breakfast and one after dinner).

[Sheribear68 3,201]

On 04/02/2019 at 08:19, Dubchild said:

Has anyone been givin any guidelines towards coffee or tea? I was told they’d rather us not go back like ever again but I’ve been having little sips here and there

I wasn’t given any guidelines, but I tried to have coffee twice since surgery day.
Both times it made me EXTREMELY nauseated, which is saying a lot because I have a very strong stomach.
I’m going to keep trying it every so often though because I miss it so bad

[brittcarter91 17]

I was told absolutely no caffeine and no Decaf coffee either ... Interesting that my program was so strict and others not at all!

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[berryfam 14]

Has anyone had any issues with nausea? I'm 7 weeks out today and it has been terrible for about a week. I'm on ondansetron and it's not really helping. Any recommendations?

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[Sheribear68 3,201]

On 04/01/2019 at 17:51, Recidivist said:

Hello, all! Today is my one-month anniversary since surgery. Here is where I am now:

- I have lost 35 pounds since surgery, which I think it phenomenal--no complaints there!

- I'm feeling better overall. The major issues I had in the first couple of weeks have all resolved and I'm now a "normal" bypass patient.

- I am never hungry and never have cravings. I still have to force myself to eat and get enough Protein.

- I'm a little bored and frustrated by the lack of variety in my diet at this point. I'm hoping that will get better down the line.

- I've come to terms with the fact that I've had the surgery. (You may recall that I said earlier that I regretted it.) I can't say I'm happy with it yet, but I do realize that it was the right thing to do for my health.

This is fabulous!
Wow, I do remember you stating regrets so I’m glad you’re happier with it than you were last month.
Totally get the coming to terms aspect. I have a 4 week rotating work schedule and trying to figure out when I’m going to eat is difficult.
Previously I would eat whenever I got the chance and now having to be more structured is kind of a pain in the butt. Spontaneity is gone and a lot more planning is the norm.
You think you understand before surgery that you’re ready to give up the food, but it’s more than the actual food, it’s the social and feeling of well-being that comes out of it. That’s the part that is more difficult to come to terms with.

[Sheribear68 3,201]

On 04/02/2019 at 02:03, brittcarter91 said:

My update!

Surgery was 2/25 so I'm like 5 weeks out. Down approximately 34 pounds. I'm down 3 inches each on my hips and waist which is exciting!

Still technically on a "blended foods" diet but have cheated a little with some over cooked roasted potatoes and some noodles - mostly because I just got back from a week and a half in China!

Travelling was tough, but mostly because I felt like I was missing out on the culture by not being able to have the food. I packed Protein Shakes and ate mostly eggs, a little tofu, a tiny bit of potato or noodles, and Soup.

I finally have a tiny bit of an appetite but still am mostly just eating because I'm supposed to. I would say my energy is at about 80% of pre-surgery levels.

Overall feeling great! Looking forward to seeing my doctor on the 10th and hopefully getting approval to have more variety in my foods! Good thing I love eggs, cottage cheese, and yogurt lol

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That’s awesome. Daaaaang 34 pounds in 5 weeks is incredible.
Lol, I’m 8 weeks out tomorrow and I’m at 31 pounds lost.
You will love moving on to things like eggs and cottage cheese.
Honestly I get over 3/4 of my Protein from dairy.

[Everything 388]

10 hours ago, Sheribear68 said:

I’m 8 weeks out tomorrow and I’m at 31 pounds lost. 

I get on here and read when I’m beating myself up. After gloating about my bad eating habits and lack of exercise no one to blame but myself. 31 pounds post surgery sounds like progress! I’m recalibrated and back on plan as of this morning! I only lost a pound in the last week - 5 weeks post op. Maybe that was my stall week.

Edited April 3, 2019 by Everythinganna

[Everything 388]

My next goal is -5.8 pounds. That will get me into a weight range that I haven’t seen in many many years. I can do this! I may go to Vegas on 4/23. Got hired for a new job yesterday and we are working out the details. I think I can lost 7-10 pounds by then, right?!? In 20 days...

[med28thmed 118]

18 hours ago, Joe P said:

I've been having coffee pretty frequently with no problems. Originally I went with Decaf but now I'm back to costco Breakfast blend regular. I would add I only drink 12 oz a day. Congratulations to Recidivist,Dubchild,Sheribear and Marine. You guys are doing great! ( hope I didn't miss anyone with the big weight losses)

I did the same thing. I switched to Decaf 2 weeks before my surgery and now I'm back to drinking my medium size morning cup at the office. I felt guilty at first, and I didn't think about it anymore until your post. lol :-)

[med28thmed 118]

11 hours ago, Sheribear68 said:

This is fabulous!
Wow, I do remember you stating regrets so I’m glad you’re happier with it than you were last month.
Totally get the coming to terms aspect. I have a 4 week rotating work schedule and trying to figure out when I’m going to eat is difficult.
Previously I would eat whenever I got the chance and now having to be more structured is kind of a pain in the butt. Spontaneity is gone and a lot more planning is the norm.
You think you understand before surgery that you’re ready to give up the food, but it’s more than the actual food, it’s the social and feeling of well-being that comes out of it. That’s the part that is more difficult to come to terms with.

Well said!

Spontaneity, Gone.

Friday Night with friends, Gone.

Socializing, Gone.

Gone, or on hold. :-)

Everyone just has to wait right now. I have to take care of "Me" first.

Weight Lost: 37 pounds

[Sheribear68 3,201]

On 04/03/2019 at 10:19, Everythinganna said:

My next goal is -5.8 pounds. That will get me into a weight range that I haven’t seen in many many years. I can do this! I may go to Vegas on 4/23. Got hired for a new job yesterday and we are working out the details. I think I can lost 7-10 pounds by then, right?!? In 20 days...

You CAN do this.
Remember, all the questionable choices we make now are gonna bite us in the butt once this honeymoon phase is over.
Pretty much beat myself up every day for one thing or another and it’s a hard habit to break but I’m convinced we NEED to break that habit as well.
This week as part of my accountability, I’m weighing every day because that’s incentive to drink drink drink.
So far, I’ve lost 0.6 pounds since Monday morning.
Do I think I “deserved” to lose more? The honest answer is yes. But I’ll take it. Today is my day off so I’m pushing for 96 ounces today and knowing I’m going to get back on that scale tomorrow morning is keeping me motivated to keep drinking.

[Sheribear68 3,201]

On 04/03/2019 at 11:15, med28thmed said:

Well said!

Spontaneity, Gone.

Friday Night with friends, Gone.

Socializing, Gone.

Gone, or on hold. :-)

Everyone just has to wait right now. I have to take care of "Me" first.

Weight Lost: 37 pounds

Yep. My husband is the real champ here because he is also putting all of these things on hold
Luckily for him, he has to travel about once a month on business so he’s actually enjoying taking clients out to dinner because the poor man finally gets to eat out 🤣🤣

[Sheribear68 3,201]

And speaking of staying accountable: I only eat 2 meals per day now because my sleeve still won’t handle anything other than Water for the first few hours I’m awake.
So it’s very important that I have primarily Protein only
Here is lunch: 2oz lamb and some of that divine kimchee.

[Everything 388]

2 meals a day - maybe I should try.

My problem is snacking. I have 2 modes to choose from : 1. Hunger/light, constant Snacking or 2. “Meal”/overstuffed/misery.

Why can’t I get this right?!?!