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My Big Day 3/15/2011

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  1. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    ONDERLAND!!!!

    My Big Day 3/15/2011 replied to BlueOctoberGirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Really impressed with your progress and hoping for similar results. Please give me insight on what your daily food intake is like and what you are doing for exercise. Thanks so much for sharing!
  2. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    Tortured by Disney

    My Big Day 3/15/2011 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

    I returned today from a short weekend get-a-way to Disney with my skinny husband and 3 yr old son. We spent one day at Magic Kingdom and one day at Typhoon Lagoon waterpark. Magic Kingdom was pure torture for a sleeve patient. Here I am only able to eat fruits, veggies, protein, yogurt, and milk and everywhere you look there are tempting smells. Popcorn was everywhere...I really wanted to attack the popcorn vendor and bury myself in the popcorn but I didn't. Then there were candy stores everywhere and icecream! Oh, and giant soft pretzels! I did not get near any of this stuff just thought about how much I would have eaten without the sleeve and how much money I would have spent on food. Instead I had milk and yogurt at breakfast, cesar salad with grilled chicken at lunch, and in the afternoon a no sugar added whole fruit strawberry popsicle. Whoever said this surgery might be the easy way out was an idiot...it is not easy to pass up all of the wonderful smells at Disney...but I did it b/c I know my sleeve would not appreciate having any of those foods. For anyone who has not had surgery...this isn't easy. You still follow a diet post-op and have lots of restrictions, however you don't have that I'm starving feeling in your belly anymore. I am thankful I have the sleeve and am eating the right things instead of all the junk I was eating. Man though, that popcorn was killer!
  3. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    Feeling some sense of accomplishment with my weight loss. I can actually see onederland in my future now and I hope to be there by the end of the summer. I will be treating myself to a shopping spree when I get to onderland. For now I am using things I have that were too small for me to wear. My key to success has been staying active...I exercise about 5 days a week whether it be eliptical, walking outside, biking outside, or lifting weights. My diet isn't that strict, I don't pl...

  4. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    9 weeks out!!

    My Big Day 3/15/2011 replied to Tiffy's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

    That's an incredible amount! You must post a ticker for everyone to see your journey. I am 7 weeks out tomorrow and have lost 43 lbs, however that includes my pre-op weight loss. I am completely happy with that amount but am curious as to how you are losing so much so fast and I am sure other people are curious also. Please post some insight into your success! Way to go...you are definately using your sleeve to your advantage!
  5. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    Whatcha eating today!!! TGIF

    My Big Day 3/15/2011 replied to pattimomof3nj's topic in Food and Nutrition

    Where do you get protein ice cream? What are the carbs in it?
  6. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    Tortured by Disney

    My Big Day 3/15/2011 replied to My Big Day 3/15/2011's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

    Salad goes down fine for me...the crisper the lettuce the easier it goes down so romaine is great. I am almost 7 weeks out from surgery and salads are starting to be one of my favorite go to meals...love to add strawberries and walnuts.
  7. My Big Day 3/15/2011
    I am hoping to be in the maintenance phase by next May. I will be more than a year out from surgery at that point and I have 87 more lbs to lose from this point to get to my goal weight. It seems so unreal to think of myself at 145 lbs but I know I will be there one day soon thanks to the sleeve. I have lost 39 lbs since I began my pre-op diet in mid Feb. I can't wait to say I have lost 50, 75, 100 lbs!
  8. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    Whatcha eating today!!! Sunday

    My Big Day 3/15/2011 replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Food and Nutrition

    I had an off today...as in today there was no routine. Skipped all the Vitamins today...bad! No real exercise but was active at the beach and pool. B Half of Protein shake, half container greek yogurt, half banana L south beach diet nut mix, few chunks of chicken dipped in hummus D grilled sirloin steak 2 oz, 3 small bites cheesecake (yikes) I don't count calories only grams of protein and I am slacking on protein today still need about 20 more grams to get in my range...but it's been an off day and tomorrow I will get back on track.
  9. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    !!! MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT !!!

    My Big Day 3/15/2011 replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

    What's ulta? I posted a comment on facebook already, but way to go on this huge accomplishment. It is so great to watch your success and hope for my own.
  10. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    Ugh! Another 1 pound week... wahhhh!

    My Big Day 3/15/2011 replied to Jennywren's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Hang in there...its tough to slowly watch the pounds drop when you would love to just wake up tomorrow and be at goal. Just remember what life was like before the sleeve and that will make you appreciate even a 1 lbs loss. Before the sleeve I would never even weigh myself b/c it was going up everytime I got on the scale. By the way, 5 lbs a week is very unrealistic...too bad your doctor set you up for failure b/c it is realistic to lose 1-2 lbs a week after your intial Fluid loss weight loss. So you are doing awesome...keep up the good work.
  11. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    One month out

    My Big Day 3/15/2011 replied to sunnyd's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Great job girly on your weight loss so far...how much of that was pre-op? You are doing awesome. I am one month out today and was down 24 lbs since surgery at my last doctors visit which was Monday. He said I am right on track and that most patients lose between 20 and 30 lbs during the 1st month. I am hoping to keep losing weight at atleast 2 lbs a week and the doctor said he would imagine I should be down 40 lbs by 3 months. I am feeling well and definately have more energy these days. I am already receiving lots of compliments but don't really take them well as I am still so far from being a normal weight. Have you noticed much change in your clothes?
  12. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    Somewhat disappointed with my 4 week check-up at the doctor. I lost 24 lbs since my pre-op weigh in...have gone from 271 pre-op to now 238...however the scale shows I have lost some fat free mass (muscle) and I am exercising doing cardio and weights and getting my protein in 75 % of the time. I have a lot to work on...this process is not easy. It is a diet...you have to watch what you eat and journal. I am hanging in there...hoping for the best.

  13. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    Are We Doing Atkins After Being Sleeved????

    My Big Day 3/15/2011 replied to Saved By The Sleeve's topic in Food and Nutrition

    I highly suggest you do the diet your doctor has asked you to follow. After all he or she is the one that blessed you with this tool in the first place.
  14. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    Baby food during pureed stage?

    My Big Day 3/15/2011 posted a topic in Post-op Diets and Questions

    I am clueless how to eat during the pureed stage and wondered if anyone used baby food? How else could you get your pureed protein...need ideas for this please.
  15. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    Calories after surgery

    My Big Day 3/15/2011 replied to kgremmy's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions

    How do you figure calories for your protein items like fish, turkey, etc and the fruits and veggies that you ate eating
  16. My Big Day 3/15/2011
    I am experiencing terrible mid back pain for days now. Wondering if this is related to my surgery I had on the 15th...I was off the pain meds since day 4 but today I had to take one..what is going on with me? Wondering if it is muscular, or my kidneys, or a sign of dehydration. On Thursday at the Dr they said I was only 35% hydrated.
  17. My Big Day 3/15/2011
    What about Viactiv that is sold at any drug store/Target/Walmart? I am using the caramel flavor...it's 500mg. They also have chocolate flavor...it's a chew not hard tablet to chew up. Like having a piece of candy...but very small amount. I could not tolerate any of the chews or liquid from costco which I bought and wasted so I went to this one which is doable. I also use a gummi vitamin for my multiple b/c I can't do the taste of the chalky chewables that I bought from building blocks. Good luck...do what works for you.
  18. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    Before and After pic 7 months out

    My Big Day 3/15/2011 replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

    Way to go...I have a lot to learn from you. How much exercise do you do weekly? Have you stuck to a low carb diet this whole time? Great job on your success!
  19. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    Two Week Follow Appt Today

    My Big Day 3/15/2011 replied to Can'tweight's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Great job on your weight loss! I went for my two week post-op today as well and am down 19.6 lbs from last weight pre-op. They say that is the norm to lose between 20 to 30 lbs the first month post-op so I seem to be right on track. I was however lacking in the fluids department and need to up the fluid intake. I wish my doctor would allow this list but I am on a strict low carb/no starch diet until I reach my goal. Only protein, fruit, and veggies, milk and yogurt allowed. No oatmeal, cereal, mashed potatoes, etc! It's probably a good thing b/c those are the things I ate too much of before surgery. Keep up the good work and thanks for posting the food list.
  20. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    Please help

    My Big Day 3/15/2011 replied to MissyG's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I don't know which PPI you are taking or if you have tried many different ones but Nexium 40mg is a Godsend for those with severe reflux. Hope you get some answers...good luck and let everyone know the results
  21. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    PUREED

    My Big Day 3/15/2011 replied to Weightbgone's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I am in the same boat...was looking forward to pureed and then did one day of it and said h__l no! I went back on liquids, mainly protein shakes and soups but have been having some other things not pureed but in super tiny bites which I chew atleast 30 times. Tonight I ate one piece of bacon and took fingertip size bites and chewed them 30 times...wow it takes along time to eat a little of nothing but it is much better then the pureed crap. Last night I ate 2 oz of steak for dinner...once again fingertip size bites...and chewed 30 plus times ber bite. I had no problem with these items going down. Good luck and do what works for you...just stick to low carb whatever you do for the best results.
  22. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    Major Loss of Appetite!!!

    My Big Day 3/15/2011 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I am trying my best to do what the doctor asks which is 2 small pureed meals but it is almost impossible with no appetite. When I do sit down to make myself eat I am repelled by pureed foods. Yuck! Cannot stand pureed meats...I would have to be extremely hungry to eat that. I have reverted back to more liquids but even with that I am struggling to get those in b/c there is literally no appetite. I know this is the purpose of the surgery...but now I am struggling to eat anything at all. I hope this is a phase that passes b/c I would like to be able to eat enough to keep myself nourished. Before surgery I dreamed about having my appetite taken away and now that it is completely gone it is really really hard to eat anything!
  23. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    I feel overwhelmed with laziness today. I am really wondering if it is boredom since I am still home on medical leave. I have been so good about walking everyday and lifting weight several times a week but today my butt is stuck like glue to the recliner. It is so embarassing. My husband will be home from work at 3:30 and I have done nothing today. I haven't folded any laundry, did the dishes, wiped the counters...just been a lazy sloth. I am thinking it goes hand in hand with the fa...

  24. My Big Day 3/15/2011
    I am more than a week post-op now and am doing great with everything except for finding the energy to do everyday tasks and exercise. I really have to push myself to get up and do laundry, make the bed, sweep the floor, etc. Then I drag myself to the gym and force myself through the routine. I am not sure if this is normal or if I am just extremely lazy. That is exactly how I feel...LAZY! I know the fact that I can't have caffene is affecting me some because I was drinking a cup of strong coffee every morning before surgery. However, I am wondering if your energy returns at a certain time post-op? I really want to be energetic and clean my house and do the gym since I am not working right now but I have to push myself so hard to do these things. Is this all normal? I started all my vitamins yesterday so I am hoping to see some difference once my iron and potassium levels are affected by the vitamins. I am getting my ounces of fluids in everyday and the number of grams of protein required...but still no energy. What do you think?
  25. My Big Day 3/15/2011

    How can any stand the taste of greek yogurt?

    My Big Day 3/15/2011 replied to warrior68's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I use Fage 0%, add two splendas and a splash of vanilla, then mix in 2 oz pureed fruit (baby food works fine)...then I find that the yogurt picks up the flavor of whatever else you add in it which is nice. You have to work with it b/c the first time I tried I thought I had wasted my money on the large tub and would have to throw it away...but I doctored it to where I can eat it. Also, before I was eating this plain one I was using the Chobani Greek with fruits in them (the individual cups) and my nutritionist told me no way get off of them because of all the added sugar you take in. I take the doctor and nutritionist seriously and know that I don't need the extra sugar! that is one of the main things that got me heavy in the first place.

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