Reputation from ascooke - Page 2

ascooke got a reaction from TD41 in Friends response January 9, 2013

People Unless they have been through the up and down weight loss struggles that we have just don't understand hopefully your true friends know your character well enough to know that you have done your homework and exhausted other efforts before taking this road. It not like other elective surgeries such as breast enhancements, butt lifts, or tummy tucks for most of us we just want to be healthier and live longer for our loved ones and could not do it alone, sometimes its genetics, thyroid problems, metabolism or other thing besides sheer will power that keeps us from losing on our own. Oh well I,m getting off the soapbox now,

ascooke got a reaction from lessofmeismore in Weight Loss... Fork? January 9, 2013

HaHa I dont wont to put anyhing in my mouth that can talk back! lol

ascooke reacted to TakeCareGirl in Eating out! How do you sleevers do it? January 5, 2013

I also usually order a healthy appetizer or one with Protein. At a sports type bar a while back I did wings. At PF Changs, I did their Ahi tuna appetizer. Otherwise I might get a salad or omelet if they have it.

ascooke got a reaction from Sadlers1999 in Honest opinions Please! January 5, 2013

Does this look like 71lbs lost ? friends and family say they can tell i've lost but of course they are gonna say that, i think maybe you can tell a little but not enough for 71lbs. These pics are exactly a year apart.

ascooke got a reaction from Kapoorvilla in Yummy Greek Yogurt? Yes! December 28, 2012

Try Ben& Jerrys Frozen Greek Yogurt it is a delicious treat just watch your portion sizes. Its just like ice cream.

ascooke got a reaction from Lisa'slosinit in Day 13: What are you eating? December 27, 2012

It gets better. I'm almost 5 weeks out and im eating pretty much anything I want, I just have to chew it really well and have smaller portions, trouble is sometimes I forget and swallow too much at one time or eat too fast and am full before i realize it.Usually for Breakfast its about 1 cup of oatmeal or Cereal and a cup of coffee then mid morning a Protein Shake lunch is 1/2 cup of Protein and 1/2 cup of veggie. supper is 1 to 1-1/2 cups of protein and veggies if im low on protein or hungry before bedtime i have another protein shake. Thats about it im down about 48lbs since the pre-op diet and surgery

ascooke got a reaction from Lisa'slosinit in Day 13: What are you eating? December 27, 2012

It gets better. I'm almost 5 weeks out and im eating pretty much anything I want, I just have to chew it really well and have smaller portions, trouble is sometimes I forget and swallow too much at one time or eat too fast and am full before i realize it.Usually for Breakfast its about 1 cup of oatmeal or Cereal and a cup of coffee then mid morning a Protein Shake lunch is 1/2 cup of Protein and 1/2 cup of veggie. supper is 1 to 1-1/2 cups of protein and veggies if im low on protein or hungry before bedtime i have another protein shake. Thats about it im down about 48lbs since the pre-op diet and surgery

ascooke got a reaction from stacygrdnr in Will you cheat for Christmas? December 23, 2012

I basically believe in following the rules and I have so far my surgeon is also strict and If anything goes wrong I dont want to be able to blame myself. But that being said how does your stomach know if its day 12 or 14?

ascooke got a reaction from abridgie in I'm a sleever December 17, 2012

If you have a blender you can puree almost anything, chicken, turkey, turkey meatballs, stew beef, just use gravy or broth to help it puree smoother, purr vegetables, potatoes etc.. use cheese, salsa, alfredo sauce etc for flavor just watch your calories, carbs, sugars, and fat.

ascooke got a reaction from Kapoorvilla in Oatmeal-How Soon Did Anyone Eat? December 16, 2012

I ate it two weeks out on the pureed diet. I did run it through the blender to make it mushy. It was good just couldnt eat a lot maybe 1/2 cup.

ascooke got a reaction from allnewme in True Story "Read with Caution" December 11, 2012

My sister and i began this journey to be sleeved in Feb, 2012, I was sleeved 11/26/12. Everything went great with surgery, I spent one night in the hospital, came home the next day was able to get in all my fluids and Protein Shakes and felt great.My sister was sleeved 12/5/12. Same doctor same hospital we had compared notes I told her what to expect, she actually is younger and in better health than me so naturally we thought this would be just as mine had and we would continue on with our journey. It was far from that. She was in surgery 5 hrs and they almost lost her, immediately they hit scar tissue and as they began to cut through it her bowel was pierced, Immediately the laproscopic surgery stopped and she was cut from her breast to her vagina straight down to repair the damaged bowel. Her sleeve was also completed, over the next few days she had problems with her blood levels, her wound kept draining and bleeding and then today 5 days later she had to go back to emergency because her small intestine was about to literally fall out. This time surgery was only an hour everything was put back in place and stitched up and she seems to be doing very well, I'm sharing this not to scare anyone but just to let you know what can happen none of this seems to be error on anyone part, its just an unfortunate occurence, no one could have known the scar tissue would be there covering the bowel and also her insides were pushed up higher than they should have been. But despite all of this she said today after surgery I would still recommend this surgery to someone that needed it. WE never know what suprises life has for us,we thought we would both be home tonight comparing our weight loss, sharing our feelings and making plans for the future, but thats not the way it is tonight but thanks to a lot of prayers, God's grace and mercy that day will come. Dont just dismiss all the risk associated with this surgery, think about, pray about, talk about, and be prepared for whatever may happen.

ascooke got a reaction from allnewme in True Story "Read with Caution" December 11, 2012

My sister and i began this journey to be sleeved in Feb, 2012, I was sleeved 11/26/12. Everything went great with surgery, I spent one night in the hospital, came home the next day was able to get in all my fluids and Protein Shakes and felt great.My sister was sleeved 12/5/12. Same doctor same hospital we had compared notes I told her what to expect, she actually is younger and in better health than me so naturally we thought this would be just as mine had and we would continue on with our journey. It was far from that. She was in surgery 5 hrs and they almost lost her, immediately they hit scar tissue and as they began to cut through it her bowel was pierced, Immediately the laproscopic surgery stopped and she was cut from her breast to her vagina straight down to repair the damaged bowel. Her sleeve was also completed, over the next few days she had problems with her blood levels, her wound kept draining and bleeding and then today 5 days later she had to go back to emergency because her small intestine was about to literally fall out. This time surgery was only an hour everything was put back in place and stitched up and she seems to be doing very well, I'm sharing this not to scare anyone but just to let you know what can happen none of this seems to be error on anyone part, its just an unfortunate occurence, no one could have known the scar tissue would be there covering the bowel and also her insides were pushed up higher than they should have been. But despite all of this she said today after surgery I would still recommend this surgery to someone that needed it. WE never know what suprises life has for us,we thought we would both be home tonight comparing our weight loss, sharing our feelings and making plans for the future, but thats not the way it is tonight but thanks to a lot of prayers, God's grace and mercy that day will come. Dont just dismiss all the risk associated with this surgery, think about, pray about, talk about, and be prepared for whatever may happen.

ascooke got a reaction from johnlatte in 6 Days Post-Op... So Many Questions? December 3, 2012

Using a straw get more air in your tummmy therefore more gas. I have triede Muscle milk light pre-op its okay but not my favorite. I drink Premiere Protein Shakes from Sams Club Or costco 30g Protein each taste is good.

ascooke got a reaction from Tramalam in Life After Being Sleeved 11/26/12 December 2, 2012

I was also sleeved the 26th and i'm doing fine getting in liquids, my family kinda avoids the subject as well, I think its just because they don't really know what to say and are just waiting to see what happens next. I believe as we start looking better and moving around doing more they will find their voice.

ascooke reacted to klperry in Stomach Pain After Eating December 1, 2012

I'm 9 weeks out and experience stomach pains after eating only a few bites. I'm not able to get more than an ounce or so in. Has anyone else experienced this?

ascooke got a reaction from ready4anume in This Is'nt Easy ...help! November 30, 2012

Hang in there i was sleeved Monday 11/26/12. and with the liquid preop diet and surgery combined i have lost 36lbs in the last 3 weeks. I,m not even a full week out and i already feel some better and it gets better everyday. I couldnt hardly stand long enough to shower before surgery.

ascooke got a reaction from ready4anume in This Is'nt Easy ...help! November 30, 2012

Hang in there i was sleeved Monday 11/26/12. and with the liquid preop diet and surgery combined i have lost 36lbs in the last 3 weeks. I,m not even a full week out and i already feel some better and it gets better everyday. I couldnt hardly stand long enough to shower before surgery.