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FitnFabfor2014

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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About FitnFabfor2014

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    Bariatric Master

About Me

  • Biography
    New Journey for 2014
  • Gender
    Female
  • Interests
    white water rafting, hiking, walking, reading
  • City
    Oakland
  • State
    California
  1. FitnFabfor2014

    How long did you lose weight for?

    Hello Everyone, It's been a while since I have been on here. It will be 2.5 years in June. I was steadily loosing until November 2015. And the holiday pounds crept up on me and I gained 10lbs. It might as well be 50lbs. I am determined to NOT gain any more weight, but boy it's hard to get it off. I have started running and working out again, but it SUCKS. I look in the mirror and see those pounds trying to creep back up. I refuse to get back where I was. REFUSE! Now when I feel like I'm lazy I look in the mirror (and sad as it sounds) I am disgusted that I let myself gain it. The good thing is I now know what my major weight gainers are.....CARBS....those EVIL carbs. That I cut out 100%. They came knocking at my door all nice and sweet. Well, they just got the door slammed in their face! It's not happening. I used to like looking in the mirror, but those 10lbs have GOT TO GO!!!!! Good luck to everyone!
  2. Isn't it a great feeling to at least have the option to go into the store?! I love it!
  3. FitnFabfor2014

    soft food stage

    It was frustrating for me too during the soft stage. I couldn't stomach the protein shakes anymore. I did eat tuna, chicken salad, but I couldn't get much in (i got as close as I could). I was afraid when I went for my labs and the Dr saw my protein levels I would be so low. My labs were actually great. Just try to get as close as you possibly can. I stressed myself out so bad about getting in ALL the protein I think that is why I got kicked back to the pureed stage. My stomach just couldn't handle the soft foods yet. I ended up staying on pureed foods for 2 months (my choice, since soft foods became such a chore). You can try beans, chili, and cheese. There are tons of options (if ur able to tolerate them). Try a google search. Good luck to you!!
  4. FitnFabfor2014

    Choosing a goal weight- questions

    My Dr. said early on I should have a BMI of 25 and under. So for me 150-155lbs. I told myself my goal would be 160 first and then go from there. The thing is (and I'm sure you're heard this a million times), everyone's body is so different (body type, size etc). I love that I lost all the weight, plus some, but I am 100% happy at where my weight is now. I'm am currently hoping to tone, and maintain. I'm fine with no more weight loss, and my Dr. said I could stop loosing if I was comfortable with where I was with my weight. I just would look anorexic if I was in a size 5/6 (currently I am a 8/10). That's just me, I just don't have the body type to be super thin. Some people look great, I look like a bobble head.
  5. FitnFabfor2014

    Depressed

    Hi @@Jazmundo Try to think out things one at a time. I found myself getting overwhelmed trying to get fluids, Protein, walk, and deal with everyday life. I found that if I slowed down and tackled the most important (Water, fluids & rest early on), it was a little bearable. It's a major change, and does a serious head trip on you. Don't worry so much about the Vitamins, protein right now. Try drinking room temp, or warm liquids to start. When your comfortable try to incorporate protein. It's difficult in the beginning, I had buyers remorse too, but pretty soon you will be loving the new you even more than the previous you! Nothing says "I've made it", by getting on the scale and seeing you've lost the equivalent of a small human (I lost a 100lb human lol). Good luck! You can do it!
  6. FitnFabfor2014

    Question for 1 year post op...

    For me no bun, no burger (I can't eat bread anymore it makes me nauseous, great part of the sleeve). There is no want to eat burgers for me. I have tried fries, I can only eat a few (a quarter max of small fries). No shake. It will make me sick from all the sugar. My tastes have changed 100%. I'm not by any means saying I stick 100% to my program, but I have given up a lot for my new sleeve life. I must say something about McDonald's fries always sound good....in theory, until I get one in and my stomach says NOPE.
  7. Oh ya....that's exactly what happened to me! I was so excited about loosing, I never thought I would get any smaller. Ha, I proved myself wrong and didn't mean to! Congrats to everyone on your success!!
  8. FitnFabfor2014

    Dizziness

    I find that when I get dizzy when I don't drink enough Water &/or haven't eaten enough. I have had a few of those drunk walking moments (when you are walking sideways into the wall to prevent yourself from falling on your face).
  9. FitnFabfor2014

    This surgery feels like a big mistake.

    I'm a year out. So I can eat more portions (not much). But even a small meal at a Japanese restaurant is good for me, and I brought food home. I can only eat about a few tablespoons of chicken & veggies (i don't eat rice or pasta), I've learned that is my norm....without pushing it. I also eat something every three hours. It helps me from feeling like I'm starving and over eating. I remember feeling the exact same way you did after surgery. There is light at the end of the tunnel.
  10. FitnFabfor2014

    This surgery feels like a big mistake.

    Hi, The first couple of weeks were very frustrating. I had to go back to the pureed stage for an additional month. It wasn't a cake walk, but it was the best thing for me. I learned what I could and couldn't tolerate. I am a year our and I can eat "almost" anything. There are some foods (pork) that my stomach can't stand. Some people can eat anything, but I am not one of them. It's ok with me though. There are so many other options out there. I never thought I would be able to eat anything good again. I was (and am) able to. Just went out for a friend's birthday dinner tonight. It felt great to look at the menu and order something I really wanted, instead of something that would have the biggest serving. When I was recovering I was really frustrated when people would tell me "It will get better"....it truly pissed me off lol, because I was so miserable. You will be able to enjoy food again, on a whole new level!!!
  11. FitnFabfor2014

    Popcorn?

    I love popcorn!!!! I don't eat it every day, but Skinny Pop is my favorite!!!! My treat food.
  12. FitnFabfor2014

    Arms ?

    I'm a year out, and I call them bat wings. I hate the sound they make when I put my arms down. If I could afford it that would be the first surgery I would get. In between my legs is bad too. I've been lifting weights and working out, but my body is still trying to catch up with the weight loss.
  13. FitnFabfor2014

    Scared

    I was in the hospital for 2 nights/3 days (in on Monday out on Wednesday). I can understand your concern. When my Mom had her hysterectomy (in her 30's) she couldn't move. I'm hoping you will have low pain...
  14. FitnFabfor2014

    LOTS of post-op pain

    Nope! You are right! I was popping pain meds the first two weeks like candy. After I had my drain out I was all good. I don't know if it was a combination of the two or what, but it was not a walk in the park. I was out of work for 6 weeks, and thank goodness I had the time to recover!! Please don't feel like you are alone. I was not one of those who recovered and was back to work in 3-4 days . Everyone is different, but you will hopefully start feeling better after your first two weeks.

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