samantha209

Thanks Renee I think I will start incorporating Snacks...but I will call my nutritionist first (nervous nelly voice) lol

before you know it this will all be a distant memory...its funny just yesterday I was thinking wow only 2 weeks ago, I still had pain...now i have none. I feel 100% better. I can drink almost normal again..not quite, but MUCH better. you will make it through. NO WORRIES

That truly made me laugh.. Thanks

Prior to this week I wasn't really tracking my carbs...since Friday, I have made an effort to keep them below 40g. I cant exercise until 6 wks, so that is next week. I am so afraid to up my calories omg but I may try. Do you guys agree that I should incorporate Snacks in between to increase the calories, because i am pretty full with my meals now. I know this is a lot of experimentation and trial and error I just dont want to fail

U look great!! Congrats

This past monday, i was 5 weeks out....to me I have been losing slowly...i was 19 lbs down since surgery, 63 total including pre-op. Yesterday I weighed myself, and the scale went up .6 then today another .4 for a full pound I just finished my period so I was expecting it to go down more also this morning I had a BM, so when the scale went up i was mortified I have been keeping my caloried under 800 my Water has been at least at 72ozs my Proteins over 70 i am really getting frustrated. my doc said 3 meals a day, but my friend who was sleeved in August says i should be eating 5-6 times a day...as I read most of you say on here...do you think I should call my nutritionist, or just wait it out a few days??? Bear in mind I started solids this past weekend, do you think that is it??? ughhhh

This past monday, i was 5 weeks out....to me I have been losing slowly...i was 19 lbs down since surgery, 63 total including pre-op. Yesterday I weighed myself, and the scale went up .6 then today another .4 for a full pound I just finished my period so I was expecting it to go down more also this morning I had a BM, so when the scale went up i was mortified I have been keeping my caloried under 800 my Water has been at least at 72ozs my Proteins over 70 i am really getting frustrated. my doc said 3 meals a day, but my friend who was sleeved in August says i should be eating 5-6 times a day...as I read most of you say on here...do you think I should call my nutritionist, or just wait it out a few days??? Bear in mind I started solids this past weekend, do you think that is it??? ughhhh

The light at the end of the tunnel! Congrats

Wow looking GREAT!

Congrats! nothing like looking better and more importantly feeling better. Keep up the great work!

Truly inspiring! looking great

2 days clears 3 weeks full liquids (which my doc changed to 2 weeks at my post op visit) purees/mushies/soft foods-3 weeks then solids without ( bread, rice, Pasta, salads etc) pasta 3 mos after bread, rice, red meat 6 mos after

Pain...no real nausea past day 2 or 3

I am 5 weeks post op today and no regrets AT ALL...By the grace of God...I have had no issues. Like everyone said in the beginning you're like what did I do...but other than that i am fine. I too am a side/stomach sleeper and it was hard for me for about 2-3 weeks but now i am back to normal. I still dont strain during #2... and my doc/nutritionist say no bread/rice for six mos, and I am fine with that

Started tracking using Fatsecret on my blackberry. Love it

omg yesterday was my first "outing" since the sleeve...a baby shower in the day and a party at night.....i got a lot of comments...it was overwhelming I have had a lot of positive comments...i think my insecurity about keeping my surgery a secret from most, has me wondering if ppl are speculating. One of my male friends asked me "Sam, when was the last time I saw you" to which i replied two months ago at the party a girl i knew came up to me and said "Hey skinny" which is hilarious cuz i am 280 lbs smh this guy I know told me I am losing too much weight now My FB is flooded with comments from ppl telling me i look great, this is just the beginning and so far I LOVE IT

good going! Keep up the great work!

Thanks guys! Gayle i know its bad....i have been chewing gum...esp because I cant drink for half and hr after I eat, and at work it can be gross esp if I had tuna if you know what i mean

5 weeks out, first day of solid foods.... it was my friend's baby shower. food, cupcakes, and candy galore. Open bar. I did pretty well with my food. i didnt drink any liquor, bypassed the cupcakes, chocolate covered strawberries...no bread, potato salad but she had a candy bar...and i couldn't pass on the blow pops sour apple blow pops are my fave....i took two. I had one at the shower. The other is in my bag I don't feel bad though....it was 60 cals and I tracked it. Still under my cals and carbs. Still focused Life after WLS on the up side I got so many positive comments on how good i looked

i wasnt taking them the first week either, but my doc told me i could get ulcers if i dont take them.

NtvTxn Thanks for the words of wisdom! I will definitely keep it in mind

Congrats on your success! Would you mind sharing what your daily menu looks like? Thanks

awww i totally feel your frustration. I too expected to lose 25-30 lbs in the first month and i only lost 16. My friends are like 16 lbs in a month is good...but i feel like i risked my life, and went through a lot to convince my mom I needed to do this. I haven't cheated...it's still the beginning. I want to give it a fair chance. But I don't want to feel like l did surgery only to lose the same amount of weight I couldve lost on my own...but still i keep trucking on. Good Luck Hip! I am sure it'll all work out. Stay focused!

hey Kids no problem!! That's what we're here for i agree on the tiredness part....the ppl who dont know swear I am pregnant between that and not drinking....i am having a BLAST....it'll be hilarious when the figure it out.

i just looked this up also and boy do I wanna make it