Tralynn222

I have gained so much from this community that I wanted to share my own experience in hopes that it would comfort someone else. I had gastric sleeve July 18, 2019. Like most people, the weight just fell off the first three months (25 lbs.) then I hit the dreaded plateau in November; for some reason my body wanted to hang out at 160. I was worried I was done losing. I started to step up my exercise to get over the hump, but then I injured my knee. Long story short, I am now losing again even though I can’t exercise just yet due to a knee sprain. I know gastric sleeve is supposed to take away your hunger; that did not happen for me. I most definitely get fuller faster, but I find myself eating more often and not losing. My appetite has always been my Achilles heel; I am always hungry. I started taking Contrave, and ai am now losing again. It really helps control my appetite. It felt so great to jump on the scale This morning and see 156lbs.. Stalls are frustrating, but they do happen and you can even stall for three months. Don’t lose faith, and don’t beat yourself up. You will start losing again; it just takes time.

What are everyone's favorite meals right now?
I'm currently obsessed with quinoa/hummus bowls! The texture is perfect for me right now, and it feels great to eat real food again!
Prior to surgery I had a really bad sweet tooth, but now it's the savory meals that get me excited. shakes, puddings, etc, just taste way too sweet to have more than once every 3rd day or so, and even then it's only b/c it's an easy way to get my Protein in.
Another new obsession of mine is doing my hair and makeup! LOL!!! I finally feel good about myself and am taking pride in my appearance. I even watch youtube tutorials on makeup. I'm like a 13 year old! Ha ha!!! It feels great to LOVE LIFE again!!!!

I was 12/12 and honestly it’s been super easy!! I did eat too much once and it came up but it’s a learning curve to stop before you actually feel full. I’m down 25lbs. I did stop losing for almost 2 weeks but the scale moved again today!!

Today is day 15 for me. I'm struggling with my energy level and I also feel like I either pulled a muscle in my ab or I have an incisional hernia. I get major pain when I engage that muscle. I'm praying it's just a strain.
I'm on soft solids and doing well. Trying to get in my Protein. To date I've lost 24 lbs but the scale hasn't moved in a few days. Hoping it's the three week stall everyone talks about.

I am not very long term but i can pretty much handle as above any food, For example this weekend ate a Cookie made for x mas - Also had a slice of pizza hut pizza. I have found that i really do not care for food anymore so as i switch to the next holding it off phase Im going to be careful.
The days of a quarter pounder double and a fries super sized are over, The bread and grease will get you, but in general have no problems eating small little tastes
A female friend just said this the other day - Its not like you can not enjoy the taste of food, You can not enjoy the piles of food as you use to.
I feel so much healthier and confident now so GUYS going to say it again F@#ck Food!

every dietitian I've ever seen (3 of them, I think?) have said Egg McMuffins aren't a bad choice. Egg - cheese - Canadian bacon (a lean ham). Lots of Protein, and 300 kcal. If you're doing low carb, just don't eat the top part of the English muffin. Of course, this isn't a great choice if you're early out, but for those of us pretty far out (or in maintenance, like me), you could do a lot worse.

Wow...judgemental much?? This is NOT my normal diet. I'm asking general portion questions that everyone can relate to because if I ask about a bowl of Soup or a slice of pizza it varies but an Egg McMuffin is exactly the same size for everyone

Mikeyy, you mean you don't?? lol

Yep, I’m a band to mini-gastric bypass here. My surgeon did it all in one go but had to leave the pouch bigger than usual because of scarring from the band so probably a good idea to separate the two surgeries out.

All my band problems delightfully disappeared with my conversion. No more reflux, sliming, things getting stuck etc. and I never lost much weight with the band but I'm currently ¾ if the way to my goal having lost about 43 kilos (approx. 100 lbs I think).

Best decision ever

It will definitely get better, but you just have to train yourself to eat really slowly and stop BEFORE you feel full. Like eat half of what you think you can, and then stop for at least 10 minutes. I remember that so well. I would feel just fine, assessing my fullness after each bite.... and then suddenly WOW! TOO FULL and sick. It's hard, because we had decades of just eating fast and swallowing mindlessly. Now we have to unlearn that behavior and slow it waaaaay down. It's hard, and frustrating. But it will get better, I promise. For now, just stop way before you think you need to.

The same thing happened to me. Don't let their ignorance dissuade you from pursuing Mexico. I am fully confident in my surgeon and clinic. I am going to switch docs because I need someone comfortable and compitent caring for a bariatric patient. I'll be getting surgery January 6 at Obesity Control Center in Tijuana.< br>
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Like people think we Australians live with crocodiles and kangaroos in the outback lol

@Tralynn222
sorry your PCP is giving you a hard time, find another doc that will give you the OK
don't let her thoughts sway you. You'll be so happy w/WLS - your new life is right in
front of your eyes. ☺️
for financial reasons, many OP go to Mexico Many many many OP have great success
in Mexico - complications can happen anywhere, USA or Mexico.
good luck bud
Kathy

I had my surgery in the US because my insurance covered it. If it hadn’t I would have gone to Mexico.

I’m a nurse practitioner. In 2017 2 of our office staff went to Mexico for the sleeve. The physician we worked for went with them to check it out and learn more about their program. She was impressed and very comfortable with the facility, the surgeons, and process. The ladies have both done excellent. We also have had several patients go to the same place and they have all done well. We have a patient who had surgery by Dr Nowzardan and that has been a nightmare recovery. Complications can happen anywhere. You can easily find a doctor who will watch out for you. You May find you like that doctor better.