LindseyHeth

Hi everyone! Just over 6 months out and 76 lbs lost! Also, I had my nurse do a waist measurement a few days ago. I've lost 9 inches from my waist! There are no foods I can't tolerate, but I do feel my restriction. My weight loss had been very slow recently, but I know why. I haven't been working out as much lately. I've started a Bachelor's program and have been studying a lot. I am getting T25 this week and will be starting that 4 days a week. I had my gallbladder removed yesterday. The surgeon said that it was much worse that the ultrasound showed. Recovery has been a breeze so far and I didn't have to stay the night at the hospital. Just 9 more days until I can start T25 and I can't wait! Cwang, don't be discouraged! Lets find a way to get over this hump and get to 100 lbs lost! We can do it!

We are kindred spirits. I see my trainer twice but workout everyday. I can tolerate large portions but do my best not to. I had way more restriction when I had the band which I have heard is normal. But it's tough. I have noticed a huge increase in my hunger. I have to be careful when I snack. I know we aren't supposed to but if I don't eat something I feel awful and can't focus. So I snack on spoonfuls of Peanut Butter and allow myself fruit as a treat. I'm loving peaches and strawberries right now.

I'm so glad someone else is experiencing these feelings and its not just me. I snack too. My surgeon encouraged fruit for Snacks. I'm doing grapes and apples. I've had a few episodes of what I believe is low blood sugar. Shakiness, sweating, and just an overall weird feeling. It usually happens about 3 hours after a meal. A small snack usually resolves my problems. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences! This makes me feel so much better!

I'm the same way. I can eat anything. It's somewhat disheartening. Lol.

I know how you feel. I wish my sleeve was smaller. I feel like I can tolerate too much of too many foods. It's hard work for me to stick to my small portions. My hunger has increased. My surgeon said that is due to my increased activity and seeing the personal trainer 3 days/week.

What kind of foods are you eating at restaurants? I swear I cannot find anything on any menu that my sleeve likes. I really can only eat cottage cheese and yogurt, anything else just hurts.

I can tolerate just about anything. No pain unless I over eat, which I did a few times.

Congratulations. Keep up the good work!

Thank you! I have another appointment with my trainer today at 4! I'm gonna have to put my jetted soaker tub and Epsom salt to use tonight!

I'm happy to announce that my weight loss stall has broken. Finally! I lost 3 lbs this morning and I'm officially in the 250's! I didn't change anything related to my diet, but I did start seeing my trainer again.

I'm sorry. Typo! My surgery was 2/25. Still good and I would not be losing this much if I hadn't had surgery. Just gotta get back in my routine. Thank you for the support and encouragement!

I've been discouraged and in a stall for 3 weeks. We were on our wedding trip and honeymoon, so I hadn't been working out like usual and eating out at restaurants. I thought when we got back I would lose a few lbs. it didn't happen. I start working out with my trainer again on Wednesday, so hopefully that helps kick me out of this funk. I love to see everyone's success stories, but I feel that I haven't lost enough is comparison. 65 lbs total. 40 since surgery 4/25. I know everyone loses at different rates. I guess I'm a slow loser, but I haven't been a loser at all fee a few weeks. I guess I haven't been much help, just know you're not alone.

Anyone had upper right pain??

Upper right abdomen? That's most likely gall bladder pain. I have had it once. It it is most likely gall stones. The 2 most common causes are obesity and rapid weight loss (bariatric surgery). You should speak with your surgeon. This pain may also go through to your back and even right shoulder blade. Gall stones can also cause nausea, vomiting, and clay colored stools. I hope this helps! (BTW, I am an RN working on a medical/surgical floor and we see this every day.)

It is your gallbladder and it is going to only get worse. You really need to have it looked at soon.

Thanks SuperFab. As a nurse I tend to talk my way out of diagnoses and think, "That's not me! I'm not part of the majority!" Lol! I know that's nonsense in this case because my symptoms were straight out of a med/surg assessment book! I've not had any pain since late last night. I have an appt with my surgeon on the 17th, but I may see her at work before then.

I have a question for everyone. Has anyone experienced gall bladder attacks or other gall bladder problems? I know that obesity and rapid weight loss (bariatric surgery) are the 2 biggest causes of cholelithiasis. WARNING!!! TMI about to happen! I have experienced clay colored, fatty diarrhea for the past 5-6 days. This had happened to me before without any other symptoms. Just about an hour ago I began to have right upper quadrant abdominal pain which I would rate as 6 out of 10. It radiated to my back and eventually to my right shoulder blade. It just subsided a few minutes ago. This is the only time I have ever had this pain. I am a nurse at the hospital where my surgeon practices, and will definitely consult her about this "attack". I'm not immediately worried since the pain subsided quickly, but I am wondering, how many people have experienced this? If you have gall stones and have had symptoms, does this sound familiar to you? I know that my symptoms are textbook, but I'm wondering if this is all in my head since I do know the symptoms and prevalence in bariatric patients. Thanks for your help and sorry about the very long post!

Sorry for the double post!

Hey guys! I'm married now! We tied the knot on the beach in San Diego! I'm going to try to post a wedding pic and one of me at my highest weight.

Hey guys! I haven't stepped foot on a scale since the 24th, so I hope my wedding week and honeymoon aren't wrecking my progress! I'm going to try to post a pic of my wedding and one of my highest weight.

So, my wedding is this Saturday! I'm 65lbs from my highest weight (I too like to state my weight from my highest! Lol!) I can't wait to get some pics back and share with you guys!

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear about what happened to your mom! That's terrible!

I weighed in yesterday for the last time with the Biggest Loser competition at my work! Exactly 50 lbs down from first weigh in and 15% body weight lost! I hope I won! Winner gets $500! With the wedding coming up May 31st, I sure could use it! Lol!

I have my 9 week post op appt today with my surgeon. Can't wait to see what she has to say!

I hope everyone has a great day!

I'm 9 weeks out today! Down 31lbs since surgery and 56lbs from my highest weight last June! I've started working out 2-3 days per week with a personal trainer. I've only just started with the trainer, so I can't update on how much I've lost since then. Drinking about a gallon of water/day.

Hey guys! I just signed up to be trained by a personal trainer 2 days a week! I'm so excited! He's worked with several bariatric patients and will personalize the workouts to my fitness level! I am curious about all of your nutrient recommendations from your surgeons. I've not been given a set calorie limit. Only 2oz servings and 70g Protein a day. What are your surgeons recommending?

Hey guys! I just signed up to be trained by a personal trainer 2 days a week! I'm so excited! He's worked with several bariatric patients and will personalize the workouts to my fitness level! I am curious about all of your nutrient recommendations from your surgeons. I've not been given a set calorie limit. Only 2oz servings and 70g Protein a day. What are your surgeons recommending?

I take benadryl regularly. I'm a night nurse and have trouble sleeping during the day sometimes. I've seen no side effects from it, but I also have not discussed it with my surgeon. Sorry I can't be more help!

Milk of mag works! Takes about 18 hours on me, but it works!

Surgery date : 2/25/14

Starting weight : 325 lbs

Surgery weight : 300 lbs

Today's weight : 274 lbs

Down 1.6 lbs this morning for a total of 29.3 lbs since surg date & 38.2 since highest weight. Feel inspired today. Hoping I can keep the momentum going.

Way to go!

I haven had one since Dec. 2011 when I started Depo! I love it! I had spotting for the first time 1 week post op that lasted 2 weeks. My surgeon said it was because of fluctuating hormones. Looks like I'll be getting off Depo next March (or when I get to my goal weight! Gonna start trying to get pregnant!

Lol! That's a tough workout!