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Chittick24

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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About Chittick24

  • Rank
    Guru in Training
  • Birthday 04/12/1978

About Me

  • Gender
    Female
  • City
    Jax
  • State
    FL
  • Zip Code
    32257
  1. I was 5 months post op when I had my gallbladder out because of gallstones . Hope you see an improvement soon
  2. Chittick24

    Leasons Learned

    It's hard to adjust. I found that my crock pot is my best friend. I can't imagine having older kids. I have a 19 month old... But there are times I just don't want to cook. I'm 3.5 years post op and still eat small amounts and it just doesn't seem worth the effort sometimes. But I do like using the crockpot. And I have found if I cook just twice a week and we just eat leftovers.... I am much happier because I don't have to plan or think about food.
  3. I feel for you. I am hypothyroid issues for 15 years now. For 13 years I faught with my thyroid levels. Currently I am on 275 mic of synthroid.... Very high dose. I have noticed that I do better limiting any carbs what so ever. But I hope things get better for you.
  4. Chittick24

    Water intake...

    I'm 3.5 years post op and getting water in is still an issue for me. I have never drank a lot of fluids. After surgery plain water was impossible, made me nauseated. So now my water is mixed with crystal lite or the packets for Hawaiian punch.
  5. I work in medical and you are post op enough to be making head way not going back wards are you taking something dr acid? I agree with everyone else you should go to the ER and see your doctor
  6. Chittick24

    Coconut Oil

    3.5 years post I. I started using coconut oil right after surgery And I'm still using it daily. I thank the oil has helped me not have a lot of skin issues After losing 163 lbs. use it daily!!! It works.
  7. In addition.... As far as people saying it's the easy way out.... They are not you and do not know what's it's like to be obese and your body not helping you lose weight. The survey is a tool that levels the playing field with dieting. After surgery it is easier to lose weight an control your eating.... Your almost like a normal weight person that decides to watch what they eat to maintain or lose a few pounds... We are not programmed that way which is why we are obese in the first place. This is my opinion of my own situation not everyone's of coarse. I got to a point before and after surgery where I would hear the easy way out comment... And my response was simple... "Sounds like an uneducated opinion" " I guess if your not walking in my shoes... Your opinion should stay inside your own head".
  8. From my experience being 3 years post op ... People who might have had a depression issue prior to surgery seem to have it going through the process. There is a point where u almost "grieve" for the food and social situations with it . The key is to get yourself in different social activities. The gym?, yoga, walking, book club, etc. you have to think... Your family and friends will be going though a change with you. You will be changing physically, emotionally, and mentally and they won't know how to relate. Involve them ex specially your husband in the changes you do to your life style. In the end you have to do what you need to for yourself... There will be highs and lows dealing with anxiety, fatigue , hormone changes, mood swings at time, etc. just be equipped to notice it and be able to accept and deal with it. Your family just needs to know you are doing it period and you need their support or you will have to space yourself from them until you reach your goal weight. They can either decide to help u in your goal or move out of the way while you achieve it.
  9. I'm 3 years post op and switched back to reg coffee three months post op. I have had no issues but I have to be cautious now with calorie intake.
  10. Chittick24

    Its been almost 2 years and Im scared

    I'm 3.5 years post op and after pregnancy. I am still trying to lose again so I am trying to stay under 1100 cal a day.
  11. Chittick24

    How to make shakes taste better

    I use reg peanut butter in my shakes but I mix them with hood milk. I am also 3 years post op though. I have been looking for the pb2 but can't find it in any walmart here so I will have to look online
  12. Chittick24

    Getting Discouraged

    I hope it all turns out well. So all you can to shirk your liver.
  13. Don't stress. I'm 3 1/2 post op. your likely to hit a stall along the way. If your going to the gym even just doing cardio can gain muscle which will weigh more. (Keep in mind in the long run muscle buts fats). If your doing everything right... Just keep it up and maybe try to get some extra water in

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