jody521

Looks like the scales are moving again!

My RD recommends that people make their own pizza using the lite Flat-Out flat bread, which is low in carbs, high in Fiber, and has a good amount of Protein. I believe she crisps up the flat "bread" in the over first and then adds a little Tomato sauce, cheese and protein. It's not something that necessarily appeals to me but it's a good substitute if you really have a hankering for pizza--and you could work it into a low-carb/high protein way of eating. I think you could probably eat about 1/3 to 1/2 of those at your stage post op but it depends on the person. One strict rule my surgeon has is that once you are on solids (after 6 weeks), you can eat for 15 to 20 minutes and that's it. Anything you didn't finish in your meal gets put away or tossed. Sometimes when people say they are eating something like half a sub or a piece of pizza it's because they nibbled away at it for 45 minutes or an hour. That goes beyond a meal and qualifies as grazing. It's also important not to drink with or right after your meals or food will get washed down your stomach and you will feel hungrier sooner.

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That much weight in 3 month's wow? Your amazing.

My doc. Said just chew up the small chunks in the cream Soups.< /p>

Hello All! Had my first check up. I was told in no uncertain terms that I cannot move to puréed foods early. There is a high risk of leaks during the first four weeks post op. Since I'm having a hard time with consuming dairy, the PA told me to blend chicken with stars or chicken noodle Soup (not home style) I did that, was able to eat almost a cup of it, and I feel fantastic. I only got in 400 calories/ 40 G Protein all day today but it was better than prior days. I only got in 200 cals yesterday and felt so bad all day.
Are any of the July 30 group on MyFitnessPal? If you'd like to share, please PM me. Hope you all are feeling ok! I drove today And had a mani/pedi. Starting to feel human again!

No that is a good thing, the problem some people have drinking fast is due to the swelling in the stomach and esophagus after surgery, if you can drink fast already that means the swelling has gone down. I personally was able to drink fast early on, and am now at 8 months post op able to drink 128 oz of Water a day without problem. Remember that liquids run through the pyloric sphincter and into the intestines so are not limited by the size of your stomach. Good Luck.

I can't believe Im saying this. I've lost 20 pounds. Yes, you read that right. Twenty Frickin Pounds. I haven't seen the scale go downward in several years. I'm waiting for this to be a fluke or to see it all come back next week. Wow. I'm amazed.
Surgery 7-30; Start Weight 224; Current Weight 202

Still have some soreness and gas pain in my shoulder from time to time but walking helps a lot. I start puréed next week. I'm not hungry yet and thankfully no more nausea. Really fun having a shared sleeveday with all of you! I love having friends to talk with about all this.

I had surgery on July 30 too. Stayed three nights in the hospital. I feel fine, actually. No problems. The first two nights were awful but I forced myself to walk around the hospital twice an hour. I think that's why I feel pretty good now. My emotions are all over the place though. I am happy I did this and feel optimistic about the future but I keep welling up and feeling anxious! Perhaps since my drug of choice (food) is no longer available, things are just really real for me right now
So glad I found this forum. I wish you all the best.

I have to hope sleeping will get easier when I don't have this stupid drain.

Doing great going home soon just feel like got hit by a mac truck!

Best of luck to you both! I'm only 5 days out, and I have to tell you, it was way easier than I had imagined! None of my fears came to pass. Thinking about you both and I know it will be great!

Lmao!!! And OMG
Only if you blend it with ice cream..
Hehehehe...

Had my surgery this morning!! I'm doing ok! I have some pain in my abs and some gas pain but I'm on some good drugs! Have been in and out of consciousness throughout the day! But I'm good!! Should be going home Thursday! Hope everyone else is doing well!

Anxiety is normal. Remind yourself of why you need the surgery. I had looming health issues. After surgery, my health issues have been resolved and all of my medical test results are within the normal range. Focus on your reasons.

Take a deep breath. For technical questions, ask your doctor.
It is normal for anxiety before surgery. Please remember that ANY surgery carries riskes.
I had lots of what ifs before I had surgery. I think many of us have been there. For me the pro out weighed the con.
Good luck!

You overcome the fear by researching and trying to get all of your questions answered through your doctor (when possible). Complications do happen, but are rare. I chose to have a positive outlook and accept what was coming, because getting sleeved and losing the weight had a much lower risk of harming me than carrying the excess weight did. I'm now almost 7 weeks post-op, had a speedy textbook recovery, and am slowly, but surely, losing the weight!

I have to say. I think all of you who have survived the liquid is very strong. I did not have a preop diet. I had to do 1 day of liquids and I wanted to die.
Anyone one who says the pre op or post op isn't hard....is - well I'm not like them. At all.
It's hard. It's awful. I cried. I cried after during my week of clear. We didn't get to the point of surgery because we like chicken broth. It's basically the almost like a drug addict going through withdrawal.
Pre surgery you come on here looking at the photos and seeing everyone 3 and 4 months out and that's all you focus on.
This is hard. This will be hard for a long time. Anyone who tells you it's not is full of crap. BUT - the one thing that keeps me going is looking on here and reading these stories of women who (like me) have looked in that mirror one too many times - hating themselves. Felt different when out with their friends, wanted to shop on "normal" stores. And most of all are able to now look in the mirror and love themselves.
I think about that when I want to cry. I'm only 15 days out. It's still hard. I've lost 16.5. I can't see it. My boobs are shrinking like a dollar store air mattress but that's all I see. I look in the mirror and still hate the reflection. But this time - I know something good is around the corner.
Hang in there, cry of you need: don't be afraid to vent. But always know - something good is waiting for you. And it's only a few months away. You will look back on this as a memory and remember your worth every second of this. Xoxo

Gather your weight info from last 3 years from your doctor

Thats because you're blinded by how incredibly bright its going to be. My nerves havent kicked in yet! Trying to keep busy..when I run out of things to do I'm in trouble lol

Jodi, I was 317-320 and have lost 130 lbs. With the instability due to the ACL tear and the resulting arthritis, my knee was dabilitating. Now, with the weight gone I do everything I want, including some running, walking 18 holes of golf, etc....

Totally normal! I became obsessed with thinking out it. I couldn't think of anything else and I was terrified. From what I understand, most people have varying degrees of feeling like this. Even the day of the surgery I was all gowned up and lying on the hospital bed thinking "what am I doing?" What helped me was trying to focus on the outcome. I would also do a lot of online "window shopping" just looking at clothes that I will one day be able to wear. Sounds pretty superficial but it helped. Good luck next Monday!

Congrats! Glad your wife kept the faith for you! Now that's Love!