Mini Me Wanna~Be

@Leeann71, its frustrating me because I am eating 700 calories a day, I know for sure my b4 surgery calories were way higher and the week after surgery I gained weight. I cant even wrap my head around how thats even possible to gain. I see all these stories of people losing 10, 15, 20 the 1st month after surgery and I gain. just a little frustrating to me but I will get thru it im sure.

Sdonovan78 at least your losing and your scale is moving. I had surgery on 2/19, 2 days after surgery I weighed 255 a week later I weighed 264 and this past Sunday morning I weighed 256. The most calories ive had in a day since surgery was 700 Im getting in all my liquids most days and been averaging between 60 & 80 grams of Protein a day. Im so frustrated with myself, makes me sad to think this isn't going to work for me espically since they removed 85% of my damn stomach :{ I know ive lost something because people who know & didnt know I had surgery have commented that ive lost weight and a couple pairs of pants fit differently. But I want to see it on the damn scale too or im going to get rid of it and just weigh once a month at Dr apt. If anyone has any words of wisdom I'd be open to it. Thanks in advance in taking the time to read this :}

I use a toddler spoon or a tea spoon (the one witht the long handle). I have been looking for some more so I have 1 at work and at my Mom's so I don't have to carry a spoon and fork in my purse all the time. However I am having an issue finding them where they are smaller than adult silverware, no wonder our kids are so over weight....lol I haven't bought the plastic sets only because with the plastic forks you can't stab any kind of meat. If you find a place to get them please let me know and I will do the same. I have been using them since b4 surgery and I do find my bite's are smaller and that's good now that im 3 weeks out cus big bites are not my friend :}

Ive had Chronic Fatigue for sometime and it's wierd I will have times where I feel ok my energy is alright then I go for weeks at a time where I literally have to force my butt out of bed in the morning. Thank God im on my feet all day long at work if I sat down i'd not get back up. I had surgery on 2/19 I am hoping that all the protein I will be eating will help with the tiredness. I have no idea how much protein I ate prior to surgery but im thinking positive. Also I would like to get into a gym as soon as my surgeon clears me for it. If you find out any secrets that help you please let me know I'd love to have things to try. :}

whats a PPI?

Multivitamins, vit D, B vitamins should be taken in the morning so your body gets the benifit out of it thruought the day and your Calcium at night would be good. This is how I have always been told to take mine, that info is from my PCP, NUT and people at Vitamin World. Hope this helps :}

I had surgery on 2~19 and yesterday the scale was +6 pounds since surgery, it is messing with my mind big time. I know there is NO POSSIBLE WAY ive gained weight, I got a pair of pants on & zipped (I could even breathe) that I haven't been able to wear for months & several people have comment on me losing weight that didn't know I had surgery. So im at a loss as to what's going on with me, im assuming my body is still in shock and it will work itself out cus im definatley not eating anywhere near what I was b4 surgery. Hang in there & we will get thru it. Keep in touch with me and let me know how your doing I would really like to know :} Katrina

@Marymouse50, I'd like to know what brand is that fruit flavored protein water you mentioned? I had surgery on the 19th and am in need of some idea's for getting my protein and liquids in. I live in a small town and don't have a GNC or place like that but we have Walmart :} Thanks in advance for your help

I hear ya, my niece was selling them and I was a nice auntie and got orders from co workers and friends and ended up with 180 boxes being delivered to me so I could get them passed out to all who ordered and some ended up staying at my house as well for my husband. I told him I don't care if you eat then I just DO NOT WANT to be told how good they taste and I have been ok about them but the other night he made a bag of popcorn and I have now forbid him from making popcorn in the house until im far enough along to partake, popcorn has always been a favorite of mine and as im laying in bed trying to go to sleep my mouth is just watering like crazy, I finally had to close the door and light a candle was afraid I was going to drown in my own saliva........lol I hope they eat them quick and get them out of your sight, thank goodness Girl Scout cookies only come around once a year :}~

O.T.R. sleever ~ Those are some good idea's, I had not thought of using things like those for examples. I will for sure remember your words :} I'm glad your here to help

This is why I stopped telling people I was having the surgery. I was so tired of hearing "your taking the easy way out"...... well there just ignorant. Even if I was the laziest person in the world, by no means is this "EASY" I had surgery on 2-19 I do NOT regret it but having this surgery has changed every aspect of my life and my family. Mostly for the positive but it has it's work involved in it. The last person who told me that I told her to come on this site and read others post's and told her to figure out what you will be able to eat, how much planning will go into every meal and then on. Yes I have bee dealing with weight issues my whole life and have not been able to lose in the past 7 years due to major health issues but was also told by 3 Dr's that I need to lose at least 100 lbs or I wont be walking soon, I started at 285. She did come back to me and apologize and said she had no idea how involved it was and what life changes you have to make. So I have just decided to keep things to myself and once the weight is coming off then I will learn how to deal with people's comments. Until then only the important people in my life need to know what im doing. I wish you the very best of luck with your surgery, it is an amazing journey I hope you enjoy it :}

He did my surgery out of North Vista Hospital and them also I have nothing but good to say about them. My husband was also pleased all the way around with my care and Dr's attitude. He really liked him and the office staff.

I had my surgery on 2-19-13 and have my post op apt on Monday. I absolutely love the Dr and everyone in his office are very caring and awesome. I have not 1 complaint about them or the way he did my surgery. I wish I lived in Vegas so I could go to the support meetings. Have you started going to him yet?

I noticed the same thing. The last few days I have been rubbing on every wall corner cus I have this horrible dry patch on my back and can't ever seem to get enough lotion on it. But my whole body has been itching badly, I even noticed my scalp was dry and itchy today after my shower. I am trying to keep lotion on because im hoping it will help my skins elasticity as im losing. I also plan to start taking collagen. I am going to ask my surgeon at my post op apt on Monday. I had surgery done on the 19th. If you find something that works real well please let me know.

@hollirrose~ how may pieces and how long do you micro? Im new to all this and have either been not cooking long enough or too long. Any advise would be awesome. Thanks in advance :}

I just did it in my fitness pal and used the brand pepperoni and how many slices I used and took there totals.

I had surgery on the 19th and had the same issue. I didn't take any anti nausea meds (other than what they may have given me b4 surgery) and I only took 2 pain pills and a couple anxiety pills. I am diabetic and take insulin and my blood sugars & insulin intake have not been what they usually are so I wasn't sure if it was that or what. It lasted about 5~6 days and now im back to normal (well as normal as I can be I guess) I think all in all our bodies have been turned upside down and inside out and a little blurry vision is acceptable......lol I hope you recovery quickly and have much success with your new sleeve :}

@Karen, is that 20 gr carbs a meal or per day? Sorry for the stupid ?'s I should know this stuff. I was sleeved on 2/19 but the NUT I saw prior to surgery well lets just say I knew less coming out of her office then I did going in. My surgery was a week ago today and im still only doing broth, pop-cycles, decaf teas, Crystal light. I have tried a scrambled egg a couple times & my tummy did not like that so I will wait a while longer. Now that im going into week 2 I have no clue what to add but I know I need to start getting in my protein. I know I need 64+oz of fluid and will start trying for 40g protein but other than that i'm clueless as to how many calories, carbs, all the other things I need. Then read on here today that a few people's Dr's are saying 3 meals only a day no snacks, if this is the case im in big trouble. Sorry for my rant im just a bit frustrated, I was trying to be "prepared" but doesn't look like with my NUT I even have a clue. Thanks for letting me vent :}

Grubb79 can I ask how much unflavored protein powder you add to how much crystal light? I have tried adding per glass and it just doesn't work out right. also what flavors Crystal do you use when you add the protein powder to it? Thank you in advance for your help :} Katrina

Hazel I tried looking it up and couldn't get any nutrition info on it. Do you know what the sodium is?

what I was told specifically by my Dr and his nurse also from the nurses in the pre op room at the hospital you will not want to take any nsaid's like ibuprofen, Motrin, aspirin. NOTHING with aspirin in it. it thins out your blood and can cause issues internally. Please ask your Dr to make sure but that is what ive been told by everyone even on the paperwork I filled out/

xveronerox how much unjury power did you add to your crystal light and what was the crystal light flavor you used? I am having a lot of issues getting some Protein in and could use some guidense. Thank you in advance Katrina :}