onelessfatgirl

Hi there,

I'm just over a year out and 20 weeks pregnant. I've lost 100+ (it fluctuates) lbs (pre pregnancy).

My OB and I discussed my weight history, my past pregnancies, and my current pregnancy and she gave me they ok to not gain (but not lose) any weight. If I do gain, we hope it's less than 10-15 lbs. So far I'm right on track at 163 and my baby is growing just as s/he should. I even have a bit of a bump showing!

My questions for you are...

How much weight did you plan to gain?

How much did you actually gain?

How did you stay on track with your weight during pregnancy?

How much weight did you have to lose after birth?

Were you able to lose the weight and what was that like compared to your pre-pregnancy sleeve weight loss?

Thanks in advance for taking the time to reply!

I got mine the day before.

I'm now 9 months out, down 100lbs from my heaviest and my tom is STILL not regular. It git crazy... like 50+ days in a cycle. Now it's down to 38. But talk about stress each month. I'm not trying to get pregnant! I just got my sexy back!

Have any of you read:

Beyond the refrigerator - navigating life after wls - by Linda ouellette

She's a therapist in AZ and had the sleeve !

Just finished it- was suggested here somewhere- it was great - could really relate to alot of the things she spoke about!!

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Haven't read it but am adding it to my Amazon wish list now.

What's mhp that's great!! Can't wait til I'm licensed

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Mental Health Professional. 2 yrs supervision by an mhp and you get the mhp designation.

That's cool! Will u be indecently licensed at that time-- my state- NM-- does the 2 levels

1st ill earn a LMHC then it will be an LPCC

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We have just the one. But I'll have my MHP designation in a few months.

I graduated with my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. Currently working in community mental health. Taking my exam next fall/winter and will have my required hours for license by Feb 2015. I'm in WA. Surgery was in March.

I'm a month post op and my husband's been like that. He's been so so so so so very supportive. I'm glad you have a good, supportive partner!

RE: dumping

My surgeon told me it could be a possibility for someone like me who didn't have a gallbladder since I was having these symptoms before. However, since being sleeved I haven't experienced it.

I'm interested in this too! I'm abt a month post op. I've lost all over but most noticeably in my torso. I'd like to lose in my thighs. :^/ We shall see what time will tell.

I'm right there with ya Amanda.

anyone had something that was not full liquid? I feel scared now' date=' guess didnt realize this leaking thing until today. What does it mean? if you eat something else your sleeve will leak.

Today I woke up feeling like something is stuck in the middle of my chest and I keep hearing my stomach bubble[/quote']

I'm a little over 3 weeks out and have bern cleared for soft foods including canned fruits and veggies and canned meats. I had no problem transitioning from clear liquids to full or purees to soft or smooshie foods. Just use caution. Follow your Dr. or NUTs plan. And eat slow paying attention to your body. Stomach growling and bubbling is quite common. I still get that from time to time especially when I am eating/drinking Protein. If you have serious concerns call your health care providers.

anyone had something that was not full liquid? I feel scared now' date=' guess didnt realize this leaking thing until today. What does it mean? if you eat something else your sleeve will leak.

Today I woke up feeling like something is stuck in the middle of my chest and I keep hearing my stomach bubble[/quote']

I'm a little over 3 weeks out and have bern cleared for soft foods including canned fruits and veggies and canned meats. I had no problem transitioning from Clear Liquids to full or purees to soft or smooshie foods. Just use caution. Follow your Dr. or NUTs plan. And eat slow paying attention to your body. Stomach growling and bubbling is quite common. I still get that from time to time especially when I am eating/drinking Protein. If you have serious concerns call your health care providers.

I'm a lil over 600 cals a day. I'm trying to do more eating of Protein rather than drinking. I'm ok to be on soft foods (including soft meats) now. I find that I burp up eggs each and every time I eat some. I feel full after 2.5 ounces drpending on the consistency of the food.

But what really got me lately is that when I eat something really flavorful (even if its on my ok list) I feel guilty. Is anyone else in that weird head space?

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TIA!

Lana

Congrats on successful birth and a beautiful, precious baby girl, and on the post pg weight loss. You're such an inspiration doing all you're doing, doing as well as you're doing. Thanks for sharing your lil darling with us! And good luck with all things move related!

I've hit that week 3 change in weight loss. I had lost close to 30 lbs but gained a few back. I was really bummed at first. But, I'm not worried I read up on it and understand my body is trying to preserve it's stores of fat and Water.

I am exercising more and more. I take the stairs at work about 8-12 times a day. My goal is to do 20-40 mins cardio 3 times a week and alternate days with 3 days light free weights and yoga/pilates exercises.

I'm feeling good - normal. I've come down 2 pants sizes and can tell my body is changing shape. So, I'm just hopeful that things will start moving before too long.

My family has been so supportive! My husband takes pleasure in shopping and concocting new drinks and dishes for me (and him about 50% of the time) to eat. We've taken several family walks/bike rides which my kids are loving. And, on Easter my Aunt hugged me and told me she could see a big difference, the weight was falling off, and she was proud of me. Both my mom and husband see me daily and have commented on how my face is changing and my pants seem or look too baggy like they may fall off. The one down side is that I can tell I'm more hormonal. I can cry at the simplest things. SMH. But despite the freeze on the scale and t he occasional tears, I'm doing well. I'm thanking God every day for seeing me through this, for helping me stay positive, and for giving me supporters.

Tacoma area*

I was sleeved on 3.11.13! I was going to go to dr. L but was not able to. But I still am going to try the groups I am going to be trying the tacoma one next week. Really excited to meet some people and share some stories and cloths... I have a Sure' date=' he has every right to be angry. But violence is something different. Even if it's expected or somehow seemingly justified. whole closet to give away this week...lol[/quote']

Are you going to the group at St. Claire in Lakewood or a different one in the Navos area?

I take the chewable Bariatric Advantage Multivitamin with the Vit D and B12. They were just making me queasy but last Friday I actually threw up. Since then I gave been breaking then in halves and quarters and only taking in more once the nausea subsides. Can you break your Vitamin dosage up to see if that changes things?

*sigh* I'm feeling down. I lost 11 lbs on my pre op diet and I had lost 14 lbs since surgery. Yay, right? I know! But once I introduced more food-like smooshy foods I actually gained weight. Only 2 lbs so far but it still sucks. I've read that around week 3 lots of people's weight loss changes as their body adjusts. I am trying to keep an open, optimistic outlook but it's hard. I can tell my body is changing. I can see my waist is smaller and my inner thighs and that I have ankles again. But I also am feeling guilty (I think it's guilt) because its hard to get in all my Protein, all my Water, all my Vitamins, and eat smushy foods. Some days I've done good and met my Drs/NUTs minimum of 60 grams of Protein and 38-42oz of Water. But I know they'd like to see me have more of each every day. So I feel like that and the fact that I've tried things I shouldn't (crab meat, over cooked broccoli and carrots in Soup I didn't puree, scrambled eggs, and some spoonfuls of a sweet sugar filled whipped choc mint pie) makes this all my fault and I'm a miserable failure. And I've been walking and taking the stairs but I've only done a handful of sweat inducing cardio workouts since surgery. My husband is telling me that it's only been a couple of weeks, ease up on myself, and that my body is adjusting. I just don't know how to feel.

Talk to me here!

*sigh* I'm feeling down. I lost 11 lbs on my pre op diet and I had lost 14 lbs since surgery. Yay, right? I know! But once I introduced more food-like smooshy foods I actually gained weight. Only 2 lbs so far but it still sucks. I've read that around week 3 lots of people's weight loss changes as their body adjusts. I am trying to keep an open, optimistic outlook but it's hard. I can tell my body is changing. I can see my waist is smaller and my inner thighs and that I have ankles again. But I also am feeling guilty (I think it's guilt) because its hard to get in all my Protein, all my Water, all my Vitamins, and eat smushy foods. Some days I've done good and met my Drs/NUTs minimum of 60 grams of Protein and 38-42oz of Water. But I know they'd like to see me have more of each every day. So I feel like that and the fact that I've tried things I shouldn't (crab meat, over cooked broccoli and carrots in Soup I didn't puree, scrambled eggs, and some spoonfuls of a sweet sugar filled whipped choc mint pie) makes this all my fault and I'm a miserable failure. And I've been walking and taking the stairs but I've only done a handful of sweat inducing cardio workouts since surgery. My husband is telling me that it's only been a couple of weeks, ease up on myself, and that my body is adjusting. I just don't know how to feel.

Talk to me here!

I took 2 full weeks off and went back full time. But, since my surgery was mid week my return was also mid week so it was short and do-able. GL to you!

I just saw a Poise commercial and I realized that it's been 2 weeks since my surgery and since Spring has come to the Pacific North West my allergies are in full swing AND I am no longer wetting myself when I sneeze. Hehehe, sorry if it's TMI for some.

So sorry to hear of your hospital stay Amy! Hoping for the best for you!

Wow' date=' I that's cool to see your own procedure done![/quote']

It's actually not MY procedure. I don't know who is in that video. I just wanted to share another example of how the VSG is performed.