2ndchanceadict

For a few weeks now I have been having the shakes in my hands and arms. I told my PCP and he said he didn't think it was anything but to go see a neurologist. I asked the NUT and she said check your blood sugar, which I did and is normal. I then asked my Psych about meds since I have lost weight maybe it had something to do with it and he said no. My next step is to ask my chiropractor. It doesn't happen all the time. It feels like I have had a huge jolt of caffeine but haven't. Anyone else have this problem? Maybe dehydration?

I second Dr. Strom. He just did my sleeve on 10/16, also did my band 7 yrs ago, no problems with either surgery. Staff is great, care is great. No complaints

Do you go to the meetings? If so are you going tonight?

That is common. I didn't have my gallbladder out recently. I had it 20 some odd years ago but it is very common to gain weight. It will balance out once you are fully healed.

Thanks! I try and remind myself that I'm healing. If you have some meals let me know. I just eat meat and potato occasional veggies. I was raised meat starch What time?and veggie! That's what got me here

I have tons! All with chicken breast.

I buy the Perdue individually wrapped. They are easier. Get taco seasoning broil the chicken then chop up add seasoning like you do with meat. Serve with avocado slices and sour cream. If you can eat bread then use a soft taco shell. Sooooo good

Get deli turkey breast chop up into small pieces add goat cheese (I use cranberry goat cheese) or feta cheese add avocado and small chunks of green apple.

Spray chicken breasts with Pam. Then cover in shredded parm cheese and broil. Serve with some kind of veggie

I also keep ready to eat mashed sweet potatoes on hand.

Desert - get redi whip fat free, choc rice cakes sprinkles and strawberries or blue berries. Put whipped cream on rice cake put fruit on whipped cream and add sprinkles. Feels do decadent but not. I also get sugar free pudding and make a faux sundae with whipped cream and sprinkles

I have more but tired of typing lol. Hope that helps

Congrats!!!!

I just hit week 6 and slowly starting regular foods. I am a massive addict. My boyfriend isn't really helping either. Don't stress yourself out. Get a really good chocolate Protein Shake, EAS or Premier Protein. Drink when you are hungry. You are supposed to eat 4-6oz every hour. Eat when you're hungry. If it involves a sweet or 10 shhhh lol do it. The whole thing is that you are in the healing stage. If you want I can give you some really good meals that totally feel like you are cheating but you're not.

How are you doing so far? I just started real food.

How are you doing? I just started real food. Have you?

Original weight - 292

Pre-op weight - 186

Week 6 - 253

Goal weight - 145-150

I just started on real food. On top of everything there is a lot of stress on top of trying to acclimate. Anyone else having problems acclimating?

My surgery date is September 25th! Wow, it is so hard to believe it will be here in 2.5 weeks. m

I was sleeved 9/25 too!! I just found this thread. I am sooo happy. I really need to chat with people going through the same things

Hi there! I had the same thing. Not a big deal at all. I also have some issues with depression and anxiety. Just take your meds, make sure to tell your nurse at the hospital. Oh and definitely tell the anesthesiologist. They can give you something to relax while you are waiting. I think you'll do fine. Just be as open with your nurses and doctors. I see a therapist 2x a month, you should see one if you don't already. You will have a lot of emotions going through this whole process and having my therapist is helping me immensely. If you need to chat I'm here as well. good luck!

Went to Sunday dinner with the family. All was great! Stuck to small portions and didn't overstuff myself. I did have a small piece of cake though hehe. Then all 10 of us got into a heated discussion about the ACA (I'm an insurance broker). I got so upset about the whole situation, I went "searching". Thank goodness I was full and was totally not able to eat anything. It was kind of bitter sweet though.

Where are you from? Were you able to get the surgery?

Water aerobics ?

I wish I could do water aerobics but no pool

Have a really bad neck and lower back. I need to start tightening up. Any suggestions for home workouts?

I live with my boyfriend who says he is on a diet but buys tiny marshmallows for our sugar free hot cocoa. I'll be happy next week when I can start eating salads lol. Never thought I would say that

I am a total addict which is why I had this done. I am trying sooo hard to eat healthy but I always cave in. At least it's not as bad as before surgery. Before when I went to the grocery store hungry I would by all crap. Now I actually have to think about it and see if it will benefit me and comfort me. Very hard to do but I manage to do it

I'm so sorry for your loss lol

I used Dr Strom out of Mountainside. Such a small world

I second Dr. Strom. He just did my sleeve on 10/16, also did my band 7 yrs ago, no problems with either surgery. Staff is great, care is great. No complaints

I used Dr Strom for my lapband Dr Fresco did my revision to sleeve!! I love them!!

It's bitter sweet though. On one hand my band size went down a size but so did my cup size . I guess this is the price to pay. But if I go below a C that's where I draw the line!

I know. You only need to occupy yourself for 20 min until it passes. Just those 20 min are hard core

I originally had lapband which after the first 6 months stopped working for me. It is a great tool and a really good friend had it done because of my progress. She has lost 100lbs in a year so I know it works. Finally 3 yrs later my dr said let's switch to VSG and so far I am very happy with my progress.

If you really aren't sure maybe get the band, which isn't permanent. Essentially it is what makes you comfortable

When I started soft foods I was so thankful to have real food. Friday is my graduation day to any food. It comes to a point when you are soooo sick of chicken, turkey and tuna. I am craving a salad! Lol when have you heard that lol. Good luck with your puréed foods . It goes by quickly.

I haven't been eating great but not horribly either. I am 2 days away from regular food graduation. I have lost 37 lbs and lost 4 inches which I am really happy about. I think that because my food options were limited (soft foods) and my body is ready for real food, I have been eating whatever I can find. My weight has been stable for the last week and all of a sudden I went up 1 lb. I know this is nothing and I am probably fine and will be better when I get to real food. I can't get out of my own head though. I am so nervous though. Any words of wisdom?