hockeywife91

Add a bit of sugar free butterscotch pudding mix and it tastes like a butterfinger

Add a bit of sugar free butterscotch pudding mix and it tastes like a butterfinger

I'm 2 1/2 weeks out and I'm just now starting to feel normal. My surgery was on 5/14 and I went back to work on 5/27. I felt a little weak and tired at work, but I was also putting in 12-15 hour days from the start, so no time to really rest. I feel so much better today and I'm about to go out and walk my first 2 miles!
I understand about mourning the loss of your stomach, I think it is common. I did it also - for about an hour, then I realized "good riddance", I didn't need that big old thing in there anyway. I want a new tiny stomach that will help me control how much I eat. If your depression continues, I would definitely talk to your doctor.
You're only 3 days out...it gets a little better each day, just hang in there! But again if you're in severe pain or you honestly feel something is wrong, please call your doctor.

I've heard of stalls happening. I'm only 2 1/2 weeks out from sleeve surgery, but I was previously banded and I go to support groups. Many of them mention having a stall for 1, 2, 3 or even more months. They said eventually it would break, but recommend switching up your diet and perhaps trying a different exercise routine. Your body gets comfortable with what it knows so you need to change things up every once in a while to keep it guessing and therefore, burning calories.
Another thing they say is, that even though they didn't lose weight over some time, they still dropped inches. So maybe your body is just reshaping itself and getting ready for the next drop
Oh and 100 lbs in one year is fantastic! Patience my friend, you're doing wonderful.

I weighed yesterday, but totally forgot to post.
I'm up a smidge from Monday.
Starting weight 171.9
Goal weight: 164
I think it might be a stretch because I'm so close to goal, but I have to shoot for a normal BMI. That'll be the first time I'll be in the normal BMI range since I was 6 years old!

I was banded Jan 10, 2013. I lost about 50 lbs but could never get any further than that and started gaining it back. I gained 12 lbs before I went to see my doctor. I had issues with being too tight, then too loose and numerous stuck episodes. We'd put .5cc's in and take .25cc's out and still have issues. I just got frustrated with it and was miserable not being able to eat without puking aferwards. I knew that the risks of having a slippage were increasing every time I threw up, so I talked to my doctor about revising to the sleeve. I'm self-paid, so there weren't any issues, however, he did tell me that even if my insurance covered it, there wouldn't be any issue about my BMI being too low now that we are doing a revision. So if your insurance covered the band, it will most likely cover the revision. I'm only 11 days post-op and I feel so much better now than I ever did with the band

Hi all:) wow! what a difference a few days make. Am still not able to drink too much but am certainly feeling better! an oz of liquid every 15 minutes was the way to go - thank you so much for that suggestion @hockeywife91. Feeling stronger everyday and can't wait for the weight to start dropping off

Here is a list of the full liquids my doctor gave me to choose from. Remember, everything is in 1 ounce increments every fifteen minutes, alternating full liquid with Water. In other words, have 1 ounce Soup, wait 15 minutes, have 1 ounce Water and so on.
1. Skim Milk
2. Cream Soups, strained
3. sugar free Instant Breakfast (blue box)
4. Low-sugar Protein shake
5. Custard, sugar free, made with skim milk
6. Yogurt, sugar free (light), without fruit or nuts
7. puddings, sugar free
8. Cream of wheat or rice, farina, grits
Goal is to hit 30 grams of Protein by 2 weeks out.
You got this! Just hang in there.

I was only on clear liquids for 2 days. Now I'm on full liquids for 3 weeks, then pureed for 3 weeks, then soft foods for 1 - 2 weeks, then regular/solid foods after that.

I'm drinking Protein drinks, lots of Water - mostly flavored with crystal light; I also like the Propel Zero flavored waters. I'm eating a lot of Soups, nothing with solid food in them though. Creamy potato, Tomato, cream of chicken, broths, etc. I can have sugar free Jello, sugar free pudding,sugar free popsicles, low fat yogurt. I basically eat a little of all of those mentioned throughout the day to change things up, but I concentrate mostly on my Water. I even have a sheet that I use where I check off the number of waters I'm drinking just to be certain I'm getting enough hydration. I'm not up to 64 ounces yet, but I'm working on it. Its difficult when you're only drinking/eating 1 ounce every 15 minutes. Hang in there, you're going to do great. It's tough in the beginning, but you'll get through it and it will so be worth it!

Is scrambled eggs on your post op diet? I would be careful eating any solid foods this early after your surgery. Your body needs time to heal. I had my sleeve on the 14th and I'm on liquids for 3 weeks, then I go to pureed for another 3 weeks before I can even attempt to eat solid food. Please be careful and follow your doctors instructions. I know all doctors post op instructions are different, I just think eating eggs less than a week after surgery may be pushing it a bit. The thirst does get easier, but you have to be diligent in drinking every 15 mins. Per my doctors instructions, I am to have 1 ounce of liquids (whether it be Soup, Water, sf pudding or sf popsicles etc) every 15 mins. I hope this helps. Hang in there. It does get better and you did not make a mistake

I really cannot express the anger I got in reading your friends comments, which are so narrow-minded and proves she is uneducated about WLS. This isn't about her. It's about you! And I am so proud of you for standing up and doing what is right for YOU! No one knows better than you what goes on inside your body/mind and how difficult it is for you. WLS surgery is not about cosmetics, its about health first. The cosmetic part of it is just a bonus. We do not have eating disorders because of it. We learn to eat differently, we learn to eat HEALTHY and we eat smaller portions.
You will do great and you will gain new friends who will support you through this. Whatever you do, do NOT let your so-called friend change your mind or create doubt. Just keep coming here for support. We are all here for you.

I really cannot express the anger I got in reading your friends comments, which are so narrow-minded and proves she is uneducated about WLS. This isn't about her. It's about you! And I am so proud of you for standing up and doing what is right for YOU! No one knows better than you what goes on inside your body/mind and how difficult it is for you. WLS surgery is not about cosmetics, its about health first. The cosmetic part of it is just a bonus. We do not have eating disorders because of it. We learn to eat differently, we learn to eat HEALTHY and we eat smaller portions.
You will do great and you will gain new friends who will support you through this. Whatever you do, do NOT let your so-called friend change your mind or create doubt. Just keep coming here for support. We are all here for you.

I really cannot express the anger I got in reading your friends comments, which are so narrow-minded and proves she is uneducated about WLS. This isn't about her. It's about you! And I am so proud of you for standing up and doing what is right for YOU! No one knows better than you what goes on inside your body/mind and how difficult it is for you. WLS surgery is not about cosmetics, its about health first. The cosmetic part of it is just a bonus. We do not have eating disorders because of it. We learn to eat differently, we learn to eat HEALTHY and we eat smaller portions.
You will do great and you will gain new friends who will support you through this. Whatever you do, do NOT let your so-called friend change your mind or create doubt. Just keep coming here for support. We are all here for you.

I really cannot express the anger I got in reading your friends comments, which are so narrow-minded and proves she is uneducated about WLS. This isn't about her. It's about you! And I am so proud of you for standing up and doing what is right for YOU! No one knows better than you what goes on inside your body/mind and how difficult it is for you. WLS surgery is not about cosmetics, its about health first. The cosmetic part of it is just a bonus. We do not have eating disorders because of it. We learn to eat differently, we learn to eat HEALTHY and we eat smaller portions.
You will do great and you will gain new friends who will support you through this. Whatever you do, do NOT let your so-called friend change your mind or create doubt. Just keep coming here for support. We are all here for you.

I'm in! Only 10 days post op so I'm going to be a little aggressive. CW 181 GW 161

I saw a really useful tip on YouTube recently:
Buy a set of collapsible silicone measuring cups and take the appropriate sized one (according to where you are in your post-op diet) to a restaurant with you in a baggie. Then you can measure out the food you want and put it on a smaller plate. The measuring cup gets collapsed, wrapped in a paper napkin and goes back in the baggie.
I thought that was a very neat idea, so I'll be buying a set.

I really cannot express the anger I got in reading your friends comments, which are so narrow-minded and proves she is uneducated about WLS. This isn't about her. It's about you! And I am so proud of you for standing up and doing what is right for YOU! No one knows better than you what goes on inside your body/mind and how difficult it is for you. WLS surgery is not about cosmetics, its about health first. The cosmetic part of it is just a bonus. We do not have eating disorders because of it. We learn to eat differently, we learn to eat HEALTHY and we eat smaller portions.
You will do great and you will gain new friends who will support you through this. Whatever you do, do NOT let your so-called friend change your mind or create doubt. Just keep coming here for support. We are all here for you.

I really cannot express the anger I got in reading your friends comments, which are so narrow-minded and proves she is uneducated about WLS. This isn't about her. It's about you! And I am so proud of you for standing up and doing what is right for YOU! No one knows better than you what goes on inside your body/mind and how difficult it is for you. WLS surgery is not about cosmetics, its about health first. The cosmetic part of it is just a bonus. We do not have eating disorders because of it. We learn to eat differently, we learn to eat HEALTHY and we eat smaller portions.
You will do great and you will gain new friends who will support you through this. Whatever you do, do NOT let your so-called friend change your mind or create doubt. Just keep coming here for support. We are all here for you.

I really cannot express the anger I got in reading your friends comments, which are so narrow-minded and proves she is uneducated about WLS. This isn't about her. It's about you! And I am so proud of you for standing up and doing what is right for YOU! No one knows better than you what goes on inside your body/mind and how difficult it is for you. WLS surgery is not about cosmetics, its about health first. The cosmetic part of it is just a bonus. We do not have eating disorders because of it. We learn to eat differently, we learn to eat HEALTHY and we eat smaller portions.
You will do great and you will gain new friends who will support you through this. Whatever you do, do NOT let your so-called friend change your mind or create doubt. Just keep coming here for support. We are all here for you.

I didn't get stuck on Thanksgiving, but Friday and Saturday were horrible. Everything I tried to eat got stuck. Today I'm sticking to liquids and mushies to try to settle things down.

Awesome job! That should be enough motivation to keep you going.

Being nervous is normal, but you're going to do great! I had mine in January and I have absolutely no regrets.

Awesome job! That should be enough motivation to keep you going.

Speaking for myself, I always exercise to burn calories....
If I were to eat to make up for what I just burned off, what would be the point?
The body stores fat as a energy source for those possible days of famine...I aim to burn that excess....
I work out every morning at 5-6am, on a empty stomach (other than my morning coffee) ...then I have a low cal, high Protein shake as a recovery after my workout...
I ran 6 miles this morning, and will aim for the same tomorrow morning...
it's calories in versus calories burned......at least that's my take...other people may feel differently.