azdmelissa

I was a low BMI bandster (BMI 32.5 before surgery) and I lost 14 lbs at my 4 week post-op appointment. I was so motivated and thrilled. Now I am 3 weeks later and only down 1 more lb. I have been exercising like crazy (30-40 mins of elliptical trainer or walk/jog combos plus just started two days of weight training) and really watching my eating. No Snacks unless I am starving and then it's just a small snack (cheese, yogurt, etc). Breakfast is always either meat or Greek yogurt, lunch is usually some Protein (chicken, tuna, etc) with veggies or a small starch (a few crackers) and dinner is similar. I have been snacking sometimes after 7 pm though.
I am going to ask my dietician about carb cycling. My team (surgeon, nurse, dietician, etc) recommends a lower carb diet, but I am struggling with the weight loss now, I need a kick start! I am on a serious plateau and I feel like I have made so many good changes with little weight loss. With some simple tweeks, the low carb days would be similar to my eating now so I would just need to add in some fruits, whole grains, etc on high carb days. I would definitely need to cut out the eating after 6 pm, although for me it might have to be 7 pm.

I also noticed how good food smelled while I was on my 10 day pre-op diet. It's like my sense of smell was incredibly keen!
I always asked my coworkers and friends to tell me what they ate after their meal. I don't know why it mattered but I was very curious! I was like "indulge me because I can't have food!"

Everything went well with surgery, thank you all for your positive notes.
I was in and out in about 6 hours. I had about an hour and a half ride home but I kinda napped a little and even let my mom run a quick errand in the way home while I stayed in the car. I walked around while we waited for my meds. I wasn't hungry yesterday but tried to rehydrate myself and ate 2 Popsicles for my throat (sore from the tube).
The worst pain has been my sternum and upper back, I think from the gas and moving my diaphragm around. It's not unbearable. My stomach doesn't hurt much, only when I get up or lie down. I slept ok, but only about 2-3 hrs at a time.
I am going to try to eat some yogurt or pudding around noon, as instructed by my dietician.
Thanks for your positive thoughts. I am glad I am on this journey and excited for the future.

Everything went well with surgery, thank you all for your positive notes.
I was in and out in about 6 hours. I had about an hour and a half ride home but I kinda napped a little and even let my mom run a quick errand in the way home while I stayed in the car. I walked around while we waited for my meds. I wasn't hungry yesterday but tried to rehydrate myself and ate 2 Popsicles for my throat (sore from the tube).
The worst pain has been my sternum and upper back, I think from the gas and moving my diaphragm around. It's not unbearable. My stomach doesn't hurt much, only when I get up or lie down. I slept ok, but only about 2-3 hrs at a time.
I am going to try to eat some yogurt or pudding around noon, as instructed by my dietician.
Thanks for your positive thoughts. I am glad I am on this journey and excited for the future.

My BMI is 33 and I am scheduled for surgery on Wed, March 27. I am excited and a bit scared.
I have been doing the 10 day pre op diet and its been hell. I can have 16 oz of Protein Shakes, 16 oz of milk (not including the amount I can use for the shakes) or Gatorade, and unlimited broth, sf Popsicles, and sf Jello. Plus other no calorie liquids. I haven't had soda or caffeine since I started. I've lost about 5 lbs, from 195 lbs to 190. I've cheated a few times, nothing terrible, but I am so hungry. I tried exercising a few times but was starving after so I didn't do that again. I feel like this pre op diet is like hazing or torture. I have never been this hungry in my life and everyday I hit a new high of hunger. I also miss going to restaurants, I haven't been able to do that except once in the 10 days. People eating in front of me hasn't bothered me too much.
Anyway, enough complaining
I am a little scared of surgery because it will be my first one. I hope I feel ok enough to get up and move around and walk the few days after surgery. I am off for 5 days after surgery, so I hope I am good to go back after that.
I am a self-pay, so it was a huge decision but everyone has been so supportive. Ready for the next chapter in my life!

My BMI is 33 and I am scheduled for surgery on Wed, March 27. I am excited and a bit scared.
I have been doing the 10 day pre op diet and its been hell. I can have 16 oz of Protein Shakes, 16 oz of milk (not including the amount I can use for the shakes) or Gatorade, and unlimited broth, sf Popsicles, and sf Jello. Plus other no calorie liquids. I haven't had soda or caffeine since I started. I've lost about 5 lbs, from 195 lbs to 190. I've cheated a few times, nothing terrible, but I am so hungry. I tried exercising a few times but was starving after so I didn't do that again. I feel like this pre op diet is like hazing or torture. I have never been this hungry in my life and everyday I hit a new high of hunger. I also miss going to restaurants, I haven't been able to do that except once in the 10 days. People eating in front of me hasn't bothered me too much.
Anyway, enough complaining
I am a little scared of surgery because it will be my first one. I hope I feel ok enough to get up and move around and walk the few days after surgery. I am off for 5 days after surgery, so I hope I am good to go back after that.
I am a self-pay, so it was a huge decision but everyone has been so supportive. Ready for the next chapter in my life!

My BMI is 33 and I am scheduled for surgery on Wed, March 27. I am excited and a bit scared.
I have been doing the 10 day pre op diet and its been hell. I can have 16 oz of Protein Shakes, 16 oz of milk (not including the amount I can use for the shakes) or Gatorade, and unlimited broth, sf Popsicles, and sf Jello. Plus other no calorie liquids. I haven't had soda or caffeine since I started. I've lost about 5 lbs, from 195 lbs to 190. I've cheated a few times, nothing terrible, but I am so hungry. I tried exercising a few times but was starving after so I didn't do that again. I feel like this pre op diet is like hazing or torture. I have never been this hungry in my life and everyday I hit a new high of hunger. I also miss going to restaurants, I haven't been able to do that except once in the 10 days. People eating in front of me hasn't bothered me too much.
Anyway, enough complaining
I am a little scared of surgery because it will be my first one. I hope I feel ok enough to get up and move around and walk the few days after surgery. I am off for 5 days after surgery, so I hope I am good to go back after that.
I am a self-pay, so it was a huge decision but everyone has been so supportive. Ready for the next chapter in my life!