Miss Mac

2 weeks post-op, now in phase three. I am allowed one serving of soft fruit per day. When I want something sweet I go to: 1. sugar free suckers 2. Cool whip lite on sugar free pudding or Jello 3. Peanut Butter mixed with chocolate Protein powder 4. sugar free popsicles 5. Healthwise Protein biscotti..I have choc chip, lemon, almond on hand.

Ground meat is allowed in my phase three, which I just began on Monday 1/6/14. However, there is a caveat in my instructions that for some people, meat isn't tolerated at this point.

The first NSV I am looking forward to is for my belly to not touch my legs.

The IV definitely will not be the highlight of your day. I do suggest that they put it in your non-dominate hand or arm. It's hard to eat, drink, or even toilet yourself with an IV in your dominate hand. Here's the other thing....one time I was having a needle inserted for a blood draw. The nurse said "you are going to feel a little prick." I replied just out of nowhere "My ex-husband was a little prick!" So if you keep talking you way through it, the apprehension may not be so bad. You can do this.

Two weeks post-op. Textbook recovery - no problems, not even gas. I am down 12 pounds in 14 days, and I am ok with that. To fend off constipation, I am taking Colace twice a day, and 2 ounces diluted prune juice at bedtime. I did buy the

Congratulations!!!! I will see you in Onederland before the week is up. 200.6

Do you know why they put side blinders on horses? It is so the horses don't get distracted or spooked when crossing a bridge. You have already started your journey, so just look straight ahead and keep going forward. Don't pay any attention to the verbal commotion going on around you. It is time to take care of yourself and be proactive about your health. Ultimately, it is your body, your health issues, and your mental anguish. Do what you have to do to get yourself healthy and happy. We will see you soon on the other side. Really, the anxiety is worse than the surgery. I am two weeks post-op and don't regret it at all.

When I need "sugar free" juice, I get them from Food For Less, which is part of the Kroger chain here in Chicago. They are 5 calories, and though they are not 100% juice, they satisfy that fruity flavor in my mouth. Ocean Spray has some cranberry w/ other fruit that are 5 calorie.

I am 62 years old and just got sleeved on 12/23/2013. My co-morbities were just getting worse the longer I put off doing something. I have already had one stroke because of my blood pressure. This past February I had some spinal reconstruction. The surgeon said he would not do anymore until I got some of this weight off my frame. 58 is not too old. If you need it - do it. It is not too late to get healthy.

I had that conversation with my gentleman friend of seven years. I asked him if he felt that he would lose anything if I lost 100+ pounds. His sweet response was that he just wants me to be size "healthy". My surgery was 12/23/2013, and he has supported me in every way that he can. If your man loves you, then he will love you any way that you come.

I lost 25 pounds on my pre-op diet doing this: Consuming 60 grams of Protein a day....eat protein first at every meal....next eat your veggies, then a small serving of fruit if you are hungry for it. I was limited to 1100 calories. You would be surprised how quickly they add up when you are completely honest with yourself. One of your best pre-op tools will be portion control. You cannot control that which you do not measure. Keep a log of EVERY bite or sip that goes in your mouth to raise your awareness of what you are actually eating. Many of us on the forum use myfitnesspal.com. Do not drink any calories unless it's those Protein shakes recommended by our doctors. If you are sedentary, get up and move around. I wish you good luck and good health.

Granola is on my "difficult to tolerate" list.

I also follow Leslie Sansone. I have her "Walk Your Belly Flat - 3 mile Walk." It is broken up in three increments of one mile. As a matter of fact, I did one mile this morning in the house.

Today, I am 2 weeks post-op. My guidelines say "Fat free or 1% milk can be included as part of your total fluid intake."

Webhopper...... for a good head start, you could weigh and measure your portions. That was one of my downfalls....a portion was not near what I thought it was. Another thing to consider is Fluid intake. Now that I have to sip throughout the day and not within 30 minutes before or after a meal, I realized that I was probably drinking at least a quart of pop or ice tea with every meal. That alone could stretch out your stomach beyond it's normal range. These are two changes you will have to make eventually, and can be started before you see a bariatric physician. Take care.

My NUT told me that my paper work would be sent to the insurance with my original weigh-in date on my first visit,

Yes Webhopper, do what you have to do to get healthy. I come from a very large family of 300-400 pounders. In July 1994, my mother died at the age of 67 of an aortic abdominal aneurysm - she was 5'2" and weighed 320 pounds. My oldest brother died two months later of a heart attack. He was 6'2" and weighed 420 pounds. My oldest sister had a gastric bypass several years ago at 300+ pounds, and my next youngest sister (300+ pounds) had a lapband last spring. I had a stroke in 2010, and it was just time for me to take charge of my health. I had my sleeve on 12/23/2013. Your family kitchen dynamic felt similar. I wish you happiness and good health.

I agree with Carlotta1. My start weight was 235 in August, and I need to lose 100 pounds. I have multiple co-morbities including my spine is collapsing from the extra weight, and I have already had one stroke due to high blood pressure. I just had my sleeve on 12/23/2013, and am at 201.6 this morning. I do not regret it one bit. If you need it, you need it. Do a little research both in your area and Mexico. Good luck with whatever your journey brings, and keep in touch with us here at the forum.

re14768..... I am 5'4'' also, with a starting weight of 235. 2 weeks post op today and down to 201.6 If your surgeon is willing to do it, the he does not think you are too "thin" for WLS. Remember, it's your body, your health, and your decision. Do what you need to do to get healthy and happy. Shut the door on negative nellies.....good luck.

5'4". When I was in my 20's, I was an anorexic 108. My healthiest adult weight was 135 back in 1985. Doc and I agreed that 135 would be a realistic goal for me, although at 62 years old, a little higher would still be ok.

202 for me this morning...I am hot on your trail.

Mine was endoscopic also. Took a nap, woke up with a slight sore throat, went home.

Sleeved 12/23. I lost 27 pounds on a 4 month pre-op with MFP being by best tool. It really helped to be honest with myself about portion control and what I was actually eating.

Thanks, Indigo...I have to good fortune of being retired with a low drama - long distance family. This way I can recover in peace and quiet. To Maddenam...good luck with your recovery...let us know how you do.

I am 12 days post op, still in my full liquid/puree stage. Right now, I am sipping on Isopure banana Crème mixed with Crystal Light Banana strawberry pineapple. Tastes pretty good.