kayte819

I have 2yo twins & a 4yo. My situation may be a little bit different because I had a 3 for 1 surgery...sleeve, gallbladder & severe hiatal hernia, well it was supposed to be 3 at one time but my surgeon got sick during my gall bladder surgery & closed me up then did the other 2 surgeries the next morning!! So weird. Anyway I was told that the anesthesia stays in your system for a while & causes fatigue so it may be because I had it twice 12 hrs apart, but I was EXHAUSTED for 2 wks. My husband took 3 weeks off & God bless him, I did nothing for 2 weeks. I slept a ton. A couple days I slept 20 hours!!! I still had to take afternoon naps for another 2 wks but by 4 wks I felt normal-ish again. I did impress upon them the importance of being super gentle with me....I showed them my insisons to drive the point home which worked really well It will be a challenge but nap when they nap & get a friend or family to make meals for your family & you will definitely need someone else to bathe them!! In your situation i'd say planning is everything!! Do laundry in advance, buy a giant box of pre-made pb&j sandwiches & plan with your husband. You can do it!!!!

See the controversy on this subject Well I think I'll heed your advice & skip it....boy, is it hard to fight off all these food demons of mine!!! Thanks for all the imput!!

I can't wait to wear skinny jeans with high heel boots (being lighter will help them not kill my feet anymore!) With a cute fitted blazer & tons of accessories!! And a pencil skirt

Thank you for the positive vibes, nursebetty!! You worked magic for me The 3 week stall is broken...whoohooo!!! Last week 285, today 278! 7 lbs!!

Amazing!! You should be so proud & at 5'10 you sound thin again already!! I'm so proud of you (& jealous!!) I can't wait to get there....thanks for the.inspiration!

BC can cause symtoms similar to early pregnancy, so sleeplessness & nausea would definitely be common symptoms, as well as moodiness, since they are changing your hormones & initially kind of tricking your body into thinking it's pregnant. With an increased metobolic rate I can imagine it would be something of a nightmare! Has your Dr discussed any other options you may have? Hope you feel great tomorrow!!!

I woke up on my stomach day 3 & 4 in the hospital. Weird since I'm a side sleeper & the bed was adjusted to a halfway sitting position with feet elevated! Anyway the nurse said as long it didn't cause discomfort it was fine. I find myself on my stomach all the time now in the morning....weird!

A stall is sooo frustrating, isn't it?! I'm 7 wks out tomorrow & I had a 3 week stall that started around 3 wks. I was feeling so discouraged. I went to see my surgeon this last Monday & he seemed perplexed....asked about my eating, exercising, etc. Had zip for suggestions! So, I had been at 285 for weeks & then Tuesday I weighed myself & it was 281. Today it's 278!!!! I could do cartwheels I'm soooo happy!! Hang in there! Seems like the body makes up for lost time..... 7 lbs in 4 days is a good indication

I use a 1/3 measuring cup. It works for me Also if I'm eating fish - which I do daily - it is usually pre-measured portions that I eat 1/2 of a small amount (like 2oz of a 4 oz peice). I should add that I use a 2tbs spoon for something heavy like hummus.

Hi Leederz ! I actually saw a recipe for this under the recipe sharing thread earlier today.....you should check it out! Sounds so good Let me know when your making it & I'll come over haha!

I am just like you!! I thought I was broken! No real "full" feeling. I just eat tiny portions & if I burp, I quit. Bedhead, I've had that feeling too....the shakes, slime, etc!!! It sucks so bad. Mine is if I eat something that doesn't agree with me, but just how you described. This thing is working for you & I know you've had a tough time so YAY for the little victories!!

My current fave is 1/4 of a whole grain Flatout flat bread w/ cream cheese, capers & smoked salmon. It's so delish! And tons of protein!!

For the first 4 weeks I had many days where I regretted it. I was throwing up daily, it hurt to even drink & to add insult to injury I had a 3 week stall. I felt like I'd made the biggest mistake in my life......BUT I'm 6 weeks out now & these last 2 weeks have been soooo much better & the stall has ended & I'm down 40 lbs & feel so much better! I can't wait to see all the amazing things my future holds!!!

For the first 4 weeks I had many days where I regretted it. I was throwing up daily, it hurt to even drink & to add insult to injury I had a 3 week stall. I felt like I'd made the biggest mistake in my life......BUT I'm 6 weeks out now & these last 2 weeks have been soooo much better & the stall has ended & I'm down 40 lbs & feel so much better! I can't wait to see all the amazing things my future holds!!!

I too have always been the "fat friend" so my friends are super supportive! I do have just one friend who is overweight & she is my biggest cheerleader! I feel very fortunate to have such encouraging & positive people around me! Maybe your friend will turn it around once the initial jealousy subsides.a bit

Wow Cludgie!! That sounds crazy!! You're a real trooper!! I am a SAHM but I took 3 wks off "work" My husband took 3 weeks off from his job & did everything. I barely moved. Not sure if it was because I had 3 surgeries in one - sleeve, gall bladder & a hiatal hernia, but I was exhausted! A couple times I slept 20 hours a day! Its different for everyone but I needed every day of those 3 weeks due to extreme fatigue. Good luck!!!

It's soooo frustrating, isn't it! I am 6 weeks out & I lost really quickly the 1st 3 weeks, then.....nothing!! For 3 weeks!! I went to an appt with my surgeon on Monday & even he seemed disappointed! Well on Wednesday I weighed myself & in those 2 days I'd lost 4 lbs. I was sooo excited to see the scale finally move I would have done cartwheels if I could lol!! It can be super discouraging & in the past I would have quit & given up...thank God o couldn't this time! Stay the course sweetie & it will move I promise!! ((Hugs))

I'm only 6 wks out & I can take normal size drinks of water. Sometimes I get really thirsty & chug down a bit & then I have to wait a few minutes to resume drinking but I'm pretty "normal". And fyi I could hardly.swallow tiny sips in the beginning

Any of you pro's know of one? Would love to add some protein to my morning cuppa! TIA!!

Do you make the coffee or just mix in the granuals? Do you use milk or Water?? LOL, sorry for the interrogation!

I'm 6 weeks out & can't live w/out caffeine. My NUT & my surgeon gave me the ok on it. I hate milk plain but to add some protein to my coffee I do q latte more or less.....1/2 coffee & half milk over ice. At Starbucks I add sf vanilla...sooo good. Today I added a 1/2 scoop of vanilla whey protein. It def made it taste grosser, but I need the protein & it was better than a shake I've had no probe with gas & I personally think it helps get a bm get going so that's a bonus for me (sorry if tmi) !!

My surgeon said 6 weeks!! Now I feel gipped!!!

I am trying to kick start a very sedentary lifestyle! Last year I hurt my back very badly & went from an active mom who takes her kids to the zoo, museum, park, etc. 6 days a week to a mom that sits in the front or back yard everyday *watching* my kids play. I've been walking more starting very recently, but I'm only going about a 1/4 of a mile. I know biking may be a bit easier & my kids would love long rides w/ mom....but at 283 I'm worried about flattening the tires or my ample bottom not fitting on the seat. Any suggestions on style or brand of bike I should look into.....or should I stick with walking until I lose a bit more?

Thanks for the feedback...very informative!! Can't wait to hit the road rollin'