KhadijahRose

SW 230
CW120
Surgery date 06/07/2012


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I take:
when I wake up:
1 A-zinc multi vit
1 1000mg cold liver oil
1 10,000mg Biotin (for hair loss)
around 10pm:
A-zinc multi vit
2 x 400mg B complex (prescribe by doc)
1 400mg folic acid (prescribed again)
1 10,000mg Biotin
1 40mg D3 vit (prescription once again)
1 1,000mg cold liver oil
I take my fast tab before I go to sleep (waking up chocking on acid is bloody nasty and scares the crap out of you trying to breath!)
and one in the middle of the day.
I should also take Calcium but its a effavesant that I just keep forgetting to take
sometimes I need a Iron boost which when I am having dizzy spells and tired all the time they just give me a blood tests and the 3 day pills to jack it right back up to normal.
I also drink 3-4 Protein shakes a day 35g of Protein per shake as food is kinda hard for me still I top up my needs with more shakes

you should be fine once your body gets to grips with all the extra hormones, its like your jabbing your self with them every time you lose weight so it throws everything out of whack.
part of why I was approved for this op was because I was being tested for womb cancer and I was coming up borderline on every biopsy when I told them I was in the process of applying for wls they told me this would help me greatly as the only treatment is to flood you with hormones and hope it reverses the mutation of the cells (which are actually starved of what they need to be healthy when you don't have periods or produce the right hormones at least 4 times a year) and if that doesn't work its a hysterectomy as once its turned full blown if hormones don't help then nothing they can do and its aggressive.
I know about the hormone release from the stored fat cells due to that issue and dealing with it before and after the op!
I am fully normal no mutations healthy and was 4 months after the op with my own stored hormones doing the job instead of them injecting me with them.
also explains the mood swings in the first few months of the op again something not told to us lol

Daily supplements: 2 Trader Joe's High Potency chewable Multis, 1 Citracal petite, 2K mg Vitamin D, daily Iron supplement (brand varies), Bariatric Advantage chewable probiotic, and a couple teaspoons of Equate sugar free Fiber powder -- same fiber as in Benefiber but sugar free -- and cheaper!
I am just about eight months out so I can't answer the second part of your question. I don't have to do B12 or any special B Vitamin supplements as my lab work showed they were not needed.

Waiting on labs but in meantime doing the Trader Joes Multi's and 5k of Biotin (my hair is the last sign of my youth, don't want to lose it) and a couple K of Vit D. Will see from blood test if I need anything else or if I can even forgo what I'm taking now.

My cycle has been unpredictable post op too but I am only 3 months out so I am not too worried right now.

If you were one who struggled with food addiction, grazing and unconcious, uneneccasry eating then this feeling is a God-send like it was for me. I felt the same way by 3 months post-op and at 10 months, I've truly adopted the "eat to live" ideaology, simply because I just don't care that much. I do certain things to maintain this feeling though because over the months I've felt it trying to creep back in, so I don't eat after 7pm, I stay off all foodnetwork and Food related shows, and I never reward myself or children with food. It's been a great help for someone like me, who faught with herself mentally on a daily bases when it came to food. I was afraid after having the surgery that I'd be among the ones who struggled with mental hunger but thank God I haven't so, I always think this is a good thing.

This just sounds awful! So sorry. You're a warrior, though! Hove hung in. You're here. Posting. Never give up!!!
So when I had my initial consult with my bariatric surgeon she said the sleeve is very much a middle of the road procedure, "if you're not where you want to be or at the goal I've set for you, you can always revise to a band or RNY." So there ya go. You have surgery options.
I got the sleeve so I would never diet again and I don't. I obviously wasn't ever very good at it. Lol. I don't how to advise you on that....keep in touch!

One month ago I was arriving at the hospital..nervous, scared, and anxious were just a few of the emotions I felt that day. Surprisingly, the recovery hasn't been near as bad as I was expecting it to be. I have had a pretty easy recovery and for that I am extremely thankful. I weighed this morning and I am down 33 pounds. I am very pleased with my sleeve! Its only been a month but I feel wonderful!! I'm not even considered a diabetic anymore!! This surgery is a lifesaver and I could not be happier!

I don't use Greek yogurt. I hate all yogurt unfortunately. Same for guacamole. I want to like it so badly, but I just don't!

Yesterday made me 9 months post - op here's what I've learned about myself, the sleeve and life in general
NEVER go without taking your vitamins!!!!
Drink as much Water as you can
I don't have to diet, I just need to eat good food (good for you) and I'll lose
Stalls are natural, normal and necessary for proper, longterm weight loss
I cannot keep a scale in my house (so I keep it in the trunk of my car and take it out on Fridays ONLY)
Restriction can decrease over time if you eat too much, too often
To increase my restriction I intermitten fast 5 days a week and this has kick started my weight loss agaiin
DON'T GRAZE or snack. It's so easy for VSGers to do this because we eat so little in a sitting.
I won't make it to goal 1 year post op...AND THAT'S OKAY
I will not lose weight EVERYDAY, EVERY WEEK or even EVERY MONTH... and that's NORMAL and OKAY
I'll probably have sagging skin and that's waaaay better than a plumpy, fat body
Not telling people about my surgery doesn't mean I am ashamed it just means I like keeping my business to myself
Those whom I decide to tell and react negatively I will not scold them or respond in defense, or even "unfriend" them I will simply live my life and let my happiness and health be proof of my good decision
I can drink coffee
I can drink pop
I can eat sweets
I just choose not to (95% of the time) because that's counter productive
Lastly, I will enjoy this entire process and learn to love myself inside and out, learn to "eat to live, not live to eat", learn to value those who care for and support me no matter my size, and slowly allow the fears I carried on my 350+ pound frame to fall off with every drop of sweat I burn for the sake of my good health, in shaa Allah ( = By the Grace of God)

Wonderful post. I applaud your journey and sharing.

Thank you so much for sharing...it answered a lot of ?'s that I had been thinking about. Tomorrow i w be 13 weeks post-op,I've last 33#'s, but I have ms and unable to exercise or walk to make it come off quicker.

Congrats on ur journey:). Ty for the post, Lord willing, my surgery is tomorrow so thx for the tips as well. I loved the one about the scale, I told my hubby that b4 I'm discharged from hospital, hide the scale until my 2 wk postop, n then hide it until every Sunday. At least until I have control about weighing too much;). Anyways, God bless ur continued success.

Yesterday made me 9 months post - op here's what I've learned about myself, the sleeve and life in general
NEVER go without taking your vitamins!!!!
Drink as much Water as you can
I don't have to diet, I just need to eat good food (good for you) and I'll lose
Stalls are natural, normal and necessary for proper, longterm weight loss
I cannot keep a scale in my house (so I keep it in the trunk of my car and take it out on Fridays ONLY)
Restriction can decrease over time if you eat too much, too often
To increase my restriction I intermitten fast 5 days a week and this has kick started my weight loss agaiin
DON'T GRAZE or snack. It's so easy for VSGers to do this because we eat so little in a sitting.
I won't make it to goal 1 year post op...AND THAT'S OKAY
I will not lose weight EVERYDAY, EVERY WEEK or even EVERY MONTH... and that's NORMAL and OKAY
I'll probably have sagging skin and that's waaaay better than a plumpy, fat body
Not telling people about my surgery doesn't mean I am ashamed it just means I like keeping my business to myself
Those whom I decide to tell and react negatively I will not scold them or respond in defense, or even "unfriend" them I will simply live my life and let my happiness and health be proof of my good decision
I can drink coffee
I can drink pop
I can eat sweets
I just choose not to (95% of the time) because that's counter productive
Lastly, I will enjoy this entire process and learn to love myself inside and out, learn to "eat to live, not live to eat", learn to value those who care for and support me no matter my size, and slowly allow the fears I carried on my 350+ pound frame to fall off with every drop of sweat I burn for the sake of my good health, in shaa Allah ( = By the Grace of God)

Yesterday made me 9 months post - op here's what I've learned about myself, the sleeve and life in general
NEVER go without taking your vitamins!!!!
Drink as much Water as you can
I don't have to diet, I just need to eat good food (good for you) and I'll lose
Stalls are natural, normal and necessary for proper, longterm weight loss
I cannot keep a scale in my house (so I keep it in the trunk of my car and take it out on Fridays ONLY)
Restriction can decrease over time if you eat too much, too often
To increase my restriction I intermitten fast 5 days a week and this has kick started my weight loss agaiin
DON'T GRAZE or snack. It's so easy for VSGers to do this because we eat so little in a sitting.
I won't make it to goal 1 year post op...AND THAT'S OKAY
I will not lose weight EVERYDAY, EVERY WEEK or even EVERY MONTH... and that's NORMAL and OKAY
I'll probably have sagging skin and that's waaaay better than a plumpy, fat body
Not telling people about my surgery doesn't mean I am ashamed it just means I like keeping my business to myself
Those whom I decide to tell and react negatively I will not scold them or respond in defense, or even "unfriend" them I will simply live my life and let my happiness and health be proof of my good decision
I can drink coffee
I can drink pop
I can eat sweets
I just choose not to (95% of the time) because that's counter productive
Lastly, I will enjoy this entire process and learn to love myself inside and out, learn to "eat to live, not live to eat", learn to value those who care for and support me no matter my size, and slowly allow the fears I carried on my 350+ pound frame to fall off with every drop of sweat I burn for the sake of my good health, in shaa Allah ( = By the Grace of God)

Thank you for sharing.
I appreciate your tips.

So glad you shared these tips! very helpful for those of us not as far out as you Glad to hear of your success.

I agree thanks you for your tips: )

Insh'Allah ameen, Rose.
For all of us x

Yesterday made me 9 months post - op here's what I've learned about myself, the sleeve and life in general
NEVER go without taking your vitamins!!!!
Drink as much Water as you can
I don't have to diet, I just need to eat good food (good for you) and I'll lose
Stalls are natural, normal and necessary for proper, longterm weight loss
I cannot keep a scale in my house (so I keep it in the trunk of my car and take it out on Fridays ONLY)
Restriction can decrease over time if you eat too much, too often
To increase my restriction I intermitten fast 5 days a week and this has kick started my weight loss agaiin
DON'T GRAZE or snack. It's so easy for VSGers to do this because we eat so little in a sitting.
I won't make it to goal 1 year post op...AND THAT'S OKAY
I will not lose weight EVERYDAY, EVERY WEEK or even EVERY MONTH... and that's NORMAL and OKAY
I'll probably have sagging skin and that's waaaay better than a plumpy, fat body
Not telling people about my surgery doesn't mean I am ashamed it just means I like keeping my business to myself
Those whom I decide to tell and react negatively I will not scold them or respond in defense, or even "unfriend" them I will simply live my life and let my happiness and health be proof of my good decision
I can drink coffee
I can drink pop
I can eat sweets
I just choose not to (95% of the time) because that's counter productive
Lastly, I will enjoy this entire process and learn to love myself inside and out, learn to "eat to live, not live to eat", learn to value those who care for and support me no matter my size, and slowly allow the fears I carried on my 350+ pound frame to fall off with every drop of sweat I burn for the sake of my good health, in shaa Allah ( = By the Grace of God)

Yesterday made me 9 months post - op here's what I've learned about myself, the sleeve and life in general
NEVER go without taking your vitamins!!!!
Drink as much Water as you can
I don't have to diet, I just need to eat good food (good for you) and I'll lose
Stalls are natural, normal and necessary for proper, longterm weight loss
I cannot keep a scale in my house (so I keep it in the trunk of my car and take it out on Fridays ONLY)
Restriction can decrease over time if you eat too much, too often
To increase my restriction I intermitten fast 5 days a week and this has kick started my weight loss agaiin
DON'T GRAZE or snack. It's so easy for VSGers to do this because we eat so little in a sitting.
I won't make it to goal 1 year post op...AND THAT'S OKAY
I will not lose weight EVERYDAY, EVERY WEEK or even EVERY MONTH... and that's NORMAL and OKAY
I'll probably have sagging skin and that's waaaay better than a plumpy, fat body
Not telling people about my surgery doesn't mean I am ashamed it just means I like keeping my business to myself
Those whom I decide to tell and react negatively I will not scold them or respond in defense, or even "unfriend" them I will simply live my life and let my happiness and health be proof of my good decision
I can drink coffee
I can drink pop
I can eat sweets
I just choose not to (95% of the time) because that's counter productive
Lastly, I will enjoy this entire process and learn to love myself inside and out, learn to "eat to live, not live to eat", learn to value those who care for and support me no matter my size, and slowly allow the fears I carried on my 350+ pound frame to fall off with every drop of sweat I burn for the sake of my good health, in shaa Allah ( = By the Grace of God)

Yesterday made me 9 months post - op here's what I've learned about myself, the sleeve and life in general
NEVER go without taking your vitamins!!!!
Drink as much Water as you can
I don't have to diet, I just need to eat good food (good for you) and I'll lose
Stalls are natural, normal and necessary for proper, longterm weight loss
I cannot keep a scale in my house (so I keep it in the trunk of my car and take it out on Fridays ONLY)
Restriction can decrease over time if you eat too much, too often
To increase my restriction I intermitten fast 5 days a week and this has kick started my weight loss agaiin
DON'T GRAZE or snack. It's so easy for VSGers to do this because we eat so little in a sitting.
I won't make it to goal 1 year post op...AND THAT'S OKAY
I will not lose weight EVERYDAY, EVERY WEEK or even EVERY MONTH... and that's NORMAL and OKAY
I'll probably have sagging skin and that's waaaay better than a plumpy, fat body
Not telling people about my surgery doesn't mean I am ashamed it just means I like keeping my business to myself
Those whom I decide to tell and react negatively I will not scold them or respond in defense, or even "unfriend" them I will simply live my life and let my happiness and health be proof of my good decision
I can drink coffee
I can drink pop
I can eat sweets
I just choose not to (95% of the time) because that's counter productive
Lastly, I will enjoy this entire process and learn to love myself inside and out, learn to "eat to live, not live to eat", learn to value those who care for and support me no matter my size, and slowly allow the fears I carried on my 350+ pound frame to fall off with every drop of sweat I burn for the sake of my good health, in shaa Allah ( = By the Grace of God)

Yesterday made me 9 months post - op here's what I've learned about myself, the sleeve and life in general
NEVER go without taking your vitamins!!!!
Drink as much Water as you can
I don't have to diet, I just need to eat good food (good for you) and I'll lose
Stalls are natural, normal and necessary for proper, longterm weight loss
I cannot keep a scale in my house (so I keep it in the trunk of my car and take it out on Fridays ONLY)
Restriction can decrease over time if you eat too much, too often
To increase my restriction I intermitten fast 5 days a week and this has kick started my weight loss agaiin
DON'T GRAZE or snack. It's so easy for VSGers to do this because we eat so little in a sitting.
I won't make it to goal 1 year post op...AND THAT'S OKAY
I will not lose weight EVERYDAY, EVERY WEEK or even EVERY MONTH... and that's NORMAL and OKAY
I'll probably have sagging skin and that's waaaay better than a plumpy, fat body
Not telling people about my surgery doesn't mean I am ashamed it just means I like keeping my business to myself
Those whom I decide to tell and react negatively I will not scold them or respond in defense, or even "unfriend" them I will simply live my life and let my happiness and health be proof of my good decision
I can drink coffee
I can drink pop
I can eat sweets
I just choose not to (95% of the time) because that's counter productive
Lastly, I will enjoy this entire process and learn to love myself inside and out, learn to "eat to live, not live to eat", learn to value those who care for and support me no matter my size, and slowly allow the fears I carried on my 350+ pound frame to fall off with every drop of sweat I burn for the sake of my good health, in shaa Allah ( = By the Grace of God)

Yesterday made me 9 months post - op here's what I've learned about myself, the sleeve and life in general
NEVER go without taking your vitamins!!!!
Drink as much Water as you can
I don't have to diet, I just need to eat good food (good for you) and I'll lose
Stalls are natural, normal and necessary for proper, longterm weight loss
I cannot keep a scale in my house (so I keep it in the trunk of my car and take it out on Fridays ONLY)
Restriction can decrease over time if you eat too much, too often
To increase my restriction I intermitten fast 5 days a week and this has kick started my weight loss agaiin
DON'T GRAZE or snack. It's so easy for VSGers to do this because we eat so little in a sitting.
I won't make it to goal 1 year post op...AND THAT'S OKAY
I will not lose weight EVERYDAY, EVERY WEEK or even EVERY MONTH... and that's NORMAL and OKAY
I'll probably have sagging skin and that's waaaay better than a plumpy, fat body
Not telling people about my surgery doesn't mean I am ashamed it just means I like keeping my business to myself
Those whom I decide to tell and react negatively I will not scold them or respond in defense, or even "unfriend" them I will simply live my life and let my happiness and health be proof of my good decision
I can drink coffee
I can drink pop
I can eat sweets
I just choose not to (95% of the time) because that's counter productive
Lastly, I will enjoy this entire process and learn to love myself inside and out, learn to "eat to live, not live to eat", learn to value those who care for and support me no matter my size, and slowly allow the fears I carried on my 350+ pound frame to fall off with every drop of sweat I burn for the sake of my good health, in shaa Allah ( = By the Grace of God)