Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

NellieBean

Gastric Sleeve Patients
  • Content Count

    200
  • Joined

  • Last visited


Reputation Activity

  1. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from BabySheldon in 2 years!   
    These are the stories I love to read, so thank you for sharing.
    No disappointment at unattainable goals, happy and healthy and enjoying life. I love your outlook at moderation and that you measure your success with what works for you not with some magazine idea of what real women are.
    Congratulations.
  2. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from m&m4ever in July sleevers please check in..   
    Hello,
    Surgery was 7/16/13 and I weighed 380lbs. As of today, I am at 260lbs for a total loss of 120lbs so far.
    It is amazing how good I feel both mentally and physically. I am going to be starting a new job next week, I am beginning to exercise, I just feel better about life in general.
    It is going to be a great 2014!
  3. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from VSGAnn2014 in Why I Post aka That guy's an A Hole   
    I appreciate the patience that the more seasoned folks have since I imagine every question has been asked at least 100 times. The fact that any of you take the time to share your experiences and guide us through this journey is truly a gift. (I have only been on this board for a few weeks and if I read one more question about the 3 week stall....I want to have an auto response that tells people how to search)
    It seems like there are always people who come here want to get only the answer they want to hear. On the internet, you can keep asking and even if a million people give the same answer they just want to hear from the one person who validates their decision.
    The posts that disturb me are the ones where they are newly sleeved and want to know how to cheat the system just days or weeks after going through the surgery. What are they thinking? Don't they want to succeed? They spend all this time and energy working to getting the surgery and then want to know if it is OK to not follow the instructions of professionals? I am just bewildered by them.
    In the end, they may not hear what they want to hear but they are hearing what they need to from the folks on this board who are brutally honest. What they choose to do with that truth is just another factor in how successful they will be in the end.
  4. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from VSGAnn2014 in Why I Post aka That guy's an A Hole   
    I appreciate the patience that the more seasoned folks have since I imagine every question has been asked at least 100 times. The fact that any of you take the time to share your experiences and guide us through this journey is truly a gift. (I have only been on this board for a few weeks and if I read one more question about the 3 week stall....I want to have an auto response that tells people how to search)
    It seems like there are always people who come here want to get only the answer they want to hear. On the internet, you can keep asking and even if a million people give the same answer they just want to hear from the one person who validates their decision.
    The posts that disturb me are the ones where they are newly sleeved and want to know how to cheat the system just days or weeks after going through the surgery. What are they thinking? Don't they want to succeed? They spend all this time and energy working to getting the surgery and then want to know if it is OK to not follow the instructions of professionals? I am just bewildered by them.
    In the end, they may not hear what they want to hear but they are hearing what they need to from the folks on this board who are brutally honest. What they choose to do with that truth is just another factor in how successful they will be in the end.
  5. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from Sunflower120 in 5 days post op   
    My nutritionist warned me of head hunger for the first month. She warned me two things, actually:
    1. The day after you will wake up and wonder wtf did you do.
    2. Head hunger. Remember the part of your stomach that tells your brain you are actually hungry is gone. Your stomach is healing and will take quite a few weeks to heal. Go slow and follow your plan from your Dr.
  6. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from FRED1977 in be honest   
    I only have the okay at this point to walk since they did a hernia repair while they were inside mucking around (I am 5 weeks out). I hope when I go back in October I can get the approval to step it up a bit. Back in the day when I did exercise regularly I generally had more energy throughout the day.
  7. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from RJ'S/beginning in Sleevers over 300lbs?   
    When I was sleeved on July 17th, I was 380lbs. At four weeks, I am down 38lbs.
    I am completely amazed every day that I am full on way less than a cup of food at each meal.
  8. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from RoxFC in July sleevers please check in..   
    July 17th sleeve for me. As of Tuesday (8/13) I had lost 38lbs since my surgery. I have a lot more than most to lose which is why I am sure the number is where it is. Losing weight is about % and not always the number. I just started soft foods after the pureed stage and it has been interesting, I have also been given the clear for coffee, which I have not had yet, but I think tomorrow will be a special treat.
  9. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from nmck in July sleevers please check in..   
    I was told to be at 600 calories a day right now too but that the top two things to remember are to get in the Protein and to not eat if I am not hungry.
  10. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from READY4CHANGE2013 in We got our wish!   
    Whoever that was is crazy! Obviously you are healthy and look amazing!
    Happy wishes for you and your family and your exciting news!
  11. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from VSG_VAL in 200 and more   
    Hello, I too have 200 to lose.
    Ideally, I would get to 180 but talking to my doc and nut I would be happy at any number under 200. I am 5' 11''.
    The way my nut has talked me through this so far makes sense. You have this magic window of about six months where your body is confused and focused on healing. In the first 6 months, you are a furnace because all your intake is being used to heal your stomach. So take advantage of it, follow the plan.
    Eat what you should, stay around 600 calories (it isnt that bad, really) and then you know you are giving yourself the best possible start to this process. And you wont kick yourself wondering if only I hadn't had that grilled cheese or beer...I would be 30lbs less.
    I have clearance right now to only walk, I am hoping that next appointment in Oct it will be for more.
    Just remember you can do this. There are people who have successfully lost double what we have to lose.
    Good luck on your journey!
  12. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from kw2walker in july 2013 sleevers   
    Be careful with the whey shots. There are different types of Protein. You want to only take in whey isolate which is a cleaner version. The other version Whey Concentrate is not absorbed by the body so it is wasted. You can research the differences more on body building forums but my instructions from the Dr were very clear to stay with only the Isolate.
  13. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from MrsAnders in Insurance Requirments   
    About the emotional eating, I just acknowledge the issue and said that I knew the sleeve was not a magic fix and just a tool to help me get to my goal and successfully maintain.
  14. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from kw2walker in july 2013 sleevers   
    Be careful with the whey shots. There are different types of Protein. You want to only take in whey isolate which is a cleaner version. The other version Whey Concentrate is not absorbed by the body so it is wasted. You can research the differences more on body building forums but my instructions from the Dr were very clear to stay with only the Isolate.
  15. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from stacechase in Does it really matter?   
    I am not trying to be judgmental, in fact I try to avoid that as a general rule, but this inst the first time you have posted a similar thread to this forum. Please take this in the spirit in which it is intended:
    This is a public place where good, bad or indifferent, you will come across people you like and those you don't. You cannot change who they are and they will not change who you are. Accept and Celebrate the differences in people. If there are people who's posts annoy you, do not read them. You kind of have to have a thick skin on this site or any site. If you think this is bad go hang out on a gaming forum or reddit and see people get castrated daily for their opinions.
    It is not a perfect world and this is not a perfect group of people. Accept that and you will get much more enjoyment out of this forum.
  16. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from devine.adon in July 2013 Sleevers   
    Devine,
    You are going to drive yourself crazy focusing so much on the numbers. I also have more than 150 to lose and was told the first six months are a magic window of time and that I need to follow the plan so I don't end up second guessing myself with thoughts of "if only I had done this" I would be 30lbs less.
    Six months of a strict diet is doable and I can certainly follow the plan given to me. We are already one month in. My nut said to stick to around 600 calories and if I am not hungry don't eat. My primary focus is 60-70 grams of Protein and less than 40g of carbs a day.
    Right now, I only have the okay for walking but am hoping in Oct I can step that up a notch or two when I go back.
    If I do this and I don't stray, I will have done what I should and will not be chastising myself over a missed opportunity. As long as you do your best, be happy with where you end up regardless of the number of days since your surgery. You will get there, its just not an exact science.
  17. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from devine.adon in July 2013 Sleevers   
    Devine,
    You are going to drive yourself crazy focusing so much on the numbers. I also have more than 150 to lose and was told the first six months are a magic window of time and that I need to follow the plan so I don't end up second guessing myself with thoughts of "if only I had done this" I would be 30lbs less.
    Six months of a strict diet is doable and I can certainly follow the plan given to me. We are already one month in. My nut said to stick to around 600 calories and if I am not hungry don't eat. My primary focus is 60-70 grams of Protein and less than 40g of carbs a day.
    Right now, I only have the okay for walking but am hoping in Oct I can step that up a notch or two when I go back.
    If I do this and I don't stray, I will have done what I should and will not be chastising myself over a missed opportunity. As long as you do your best, be happy with where you end up regardless of the number of days since your surgery. You will get there, its just not an exact science.
  18. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from SleevedSillz in 2 Weeks out and getting in protein is getting hard :(   
    What I finally got to and am sticking to even now with the clearance to soft foods, is to get in at least 30 grams of Protein in the morning. I do this by making a Protein shake with 32g and drink that during my drive and in place of my former coffee.
    This leaves 3 other times during the day where you can get in the other 30 or so. Not sure what your Dr. recommends as your goal but a lot less pressure to get 10g per meal then 32 at the end of the day.
  19. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from ElaineB in July 2013 Sleevers   
    Second follow up today and I found out I also had a hernia repair which explains that one spot that still aches from time to time. I was put on soft foods, which is awesome, had salmon tonight and it was so awesome to eat food that looked like it is meant to look.
    I do not weigh myself daily so I found out I have lost 38lbs since I was sleeved on the 17th of July,
    So shocked and so glad I started this journey.
  20. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from TexasMiss in 5 months post op, -83 lbs & I'm gonna be a mom!   
    Congratulations and best wishes for you and your new addition to your family!
  21. Like
    NellieBean reacted to ProudGrammy in Does it really matter?   
    hi Cheri
    i usually take a couple of sentences from a post and make that as my quote
    can't do that with your post - because i enjoyed everything you wrote
    it does bother me sometimes when i see a person tell a newbie in essence you dummy how can you eat this or that - messing with your new tummy
    sometimes posts sound a little harsh, but really aren't intended that way
    but if someone did say something, not in the greatest "voice"
    shame on you
    you can't "see" someones facial expression on the board as they write something
    hopefully/usually it isn't sent maliciously
    above being said, when i was an early early newbie - i made a response to a post
    someone PM'd me and made a comment about what i said
    i interpreted as something "mean"
    i wrote back nicely, and she rewrote in a better way, and i THEN understood no harm was meant
    i think i am just repeating what others have clearly stated
    btw Cheri - you look so little and cute
    oh,wait a minute, thats the baby
    but you look terrific too
    kathy
  22. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from stacechase in Does it really matter?   
    I am not trying to be judgmental, in fact I try to avoid that as a general rule, but this inst the first time you have posted a similar thread to this forum. Please take this in the spirit in which it is intended:
    This is a public place where good, bad or indifferent, you will come across people you like and those you don't. You cannot change who they are and they will not change who you are. Accept and Celebrate the differences in people. If there are people who's posts annoy you, do not read them. You kind of have to have a thick skin on this site or any site. If you think this is bad go hang out on a gaming forum or reddit and see people get castrated daily for their opinions.
    It is not a perfect world and this is not a perfect group of people. Accept that and you will get much more enjoyment out of this forum.
  23. Like
    NellieBean reacted to wynk11 in Any APRIL SLEEVERS? Let me know your progress !   
    I was sleeved on 4\29 highest 363 lbs
    pre-surg 355 lbs.
    today 280 lbs.
    Never felt better!!
  24. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from stacechase in Does it really matter?   
    I am not trying to be judgmental, in fact I try to avoid that as a general rule, but this inst the first time you have posted a similar thread to this forum. Please take this in the spirit in which it is intended:
    This is a public place where good, bad or indifferent, you will come across people you like and those you don't. You cannot change who they are and they will not change who you are. Accept and Celebrate the differences in people. If there are people who's posts annoy you, do not read them. You kind of have to have a thick skin on this site or any site. If you think this is bad go hang out on a gaming forum or reddit and see people get castrated daily for their opinions.
    It is not a perfect world and this is not a perfect group of people. Accept that and you will get much more enjoyment out of this forum.
  25. Like
    NellieBean got a reaction from stacechase in Does it really matter?   
    I am not trying to be judgmental, in fact I try to avoid that as a general rule, but this inst the first time you have posted a similar thread to this forum. Please take this in the spirit in which it is intended:
    This is a public place where good, bad or indifferent, you will come across people you like and those you don't. You cannot change who they are and they will not change who you are. Accept and Celebrate the differences in people. If there are people who's posts annoy you, do not read them. You kind of have to have a thick skin on this site or any site. If you think this is bad go hang out on a gaming forum or reddit and see people get castrated daily for their opinions.
    It is not a perfect world and this is not a perfect group of people. Accept that and you will get much more enjoyment out of this forum.

PatchAid Vitamin Patches

×