planochick

Planochick, congrats on your weight loss. The mental side is such a struggle. I have had stalls, gains and loss. I’ve had dumping syndrome. I had my gallbladder removed earlier this month and everything just slowed all the way down. I definitely have been going through the mental side but just remember to go back to basics and I know I couldn’t lose more than 20 lbs before the surgery before I gained it back. Just remember to step back and try to regroup.

I hit 50 from pre-op today and 36 since surgery. Feels slow but then I see that number and think ok maybe not. Just weird I’m in all the same clothes, no one has really noticed. It’s just strange all the way around. Not sure I was fully prepared for the mental side of this surgery.

I hit 50 from pre-op today and 36 since surgery. Feels slow but then I see that number and think ok maybe not. Just weird I’m in all the same clothes, no one has really noticed. It’s just strange all the way around. Not sure I was fully prepared for the mental side of this surgery.

Talked with my doctor at my 6 week follow up and he explained how normal the stalls are. Said that he didn’t even talk weight at the 6 week follow up and that we would review at the 4 month appointment.

He explained that because of the pre and post diets that our bodies are in starvation mode so once we start real foods coming back that our bodies are freaked out and hold onto every calorie and no weight goes. Said that in a bit our bodies will realize that we’re feeding it again and weight will start coming off again. This explanation made me feel much better because I was feeling pretty bad about stalking. Hope it helps some of you too!

Talked with my doctor at my 6 week follow up and he explained how normal the stalls are. Said that he didn’t even talk weight at the 6 week follow up and that we would review at the 4 month appointment.

He explained that because of the pre and post diets that our bodies are in starvation mode so once we start real foods coming back that our bodies are freaked out and hold onto every calorie and no weight goes. Said that in a bit our bodies will realize that we’re feeding it again and weight will start coming off again. This explanation made me feel much better because I was feeling pretty bad about stalking. Hope it helps some of you too!

Talked with my doctor at my 6 week follow up and he explained how normal the stalls are. Said that he didn’t even talk weight at the 6 week follow up and that we would review at the 4 month appointment.

He explained that because of the pre and post diets that our bodies are in starvation mode so once we start real foods coming back that our bodies are freaked out and hold onto every calorie and no weight goes. Said that in a bit our bodies will realize that we’re feeding it again and weight will start coming off again. This explanation made me feel much better because I was feeling pretty bad about stalking. Hope it helps some of you too!

Went to the doctor today for my 6 week checkup (a week early because of work travel). All cleared for foods and physical restrictions. Each day has been better. He made me feel so much better about the weight stall and told me it’s completely normal. Go back in January for a 4 month check in. How is everyone doing?

Hello planochick! How've you been?

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Flew on a 4.5 hour flight today. Sore and traveling on liquids is hard y’all. Luckily the chef at hotel special made me a soup tonight. Any advice on traveling while on liquids would be helpful!

I’m doing the Tespo Bariatric liquid vitamins and my doctor called in a weekly nasal spray B12. Once I started these I started feeling much better!

@planochick I had to travel for work on liquids. It’s not easy but a couple tips. I checked my suitcase and packed the single serve Horizon milks (1%) and packets of Unjury protein powder. Also bought yogurt at the airport and everywhere else I could and lots of Vitamin Water zero. There are also SF puddings that don’t require refrigeration. Packed some of those and SF applesauce in individual sizes. Hope that helps!

I’m doing the Tespo Bariatric liquid vitamins and my doctor called in a weekly nasal spray B12. Once I started these I started feeling much better!

I'm here @planochick. Today is by far my worst. Pain, nausea just icky feeling! I'm praying that this passes soon. Ugh


Oh Karen I hope it passes too. Today is my worst pain in my lower side. Other than that I feel ok. But it seriously feels like there is a knife in my left side. Praying for you!

Oh ladies you all make me feel better. I was starting to feel dramatic but this has by far been the hardest recovery from and abdominal surgery I’ve had. My mouth is so dry and no matter how much I drink it goes back dry. I’m sending my son for some Powerade zero hoping that some electrolytes will help.

Whoo hoo!

Dr called to check on me and then fussed at me over protein. I’m barely getting water and PowerAid down. Who’s using what unflavored protein mixes to add to sugar free drinks?

The Powerade has seemed to help some. Took a short nap and not as dry of a mouth. Going to keep sipping on that today. Sadly my son got red and it seems a bit sweet. He works at a grocery store so he’s bringing me home yellow tonight.

I was much better at hospital. Since being home severe pain on lower left which he said was normal because that’s where most of the work was done. I was expecting to bounce back faster but this one has been rough. How are y’all doing?

Close to time for us. Best wishes to all. Talk to you all soon!

Best wishes Karen! At hospital now and pacing!

On my way to the hospital with butterflies ? in my stomach. My prayers are with all of my fellow 9/26ers for strength and courage for each of us and wisdom for each of our surgeons as they each give us their very best work.

Best wishes Karen! At hospital now and pacing!

We’ve got this! Dang that call telling me my surgery will be canceled if my liver is too large. They shouldn’t worry us!

Praying for you, and me, for safe successful procedures. We’ve got this.

We’ve got this! Dang that call telling me my surgery will be canceled if my liver is too large. They shouldn’t worry us!

Praying for you, and me, for safe successful procedures. We’ve got this.

I’m tomorrow too! The nerves are here in full force. I’m excited but also terrified. I’m usually ok going into surgeries but I can’t stop the what-ifs rolling in my mind today. I am a 7am surgery with a 5 am check in time. My daughter is not thrilled by this.