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DeniseNCC1701

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  3. Posted

    I think we all go think those same thoughts when we are considering WLS. It's a tough decision to make, and it's natural to be filled with doubts and uncertainties. There are no guarantees here. It is indeed imperative that you follow your team's instructions. Can you do it? I don't know the answer to that. What I do know is that the sleeve is a powerful tool, and you will lose weight. In many cases it forces one to rethink how/what they eat for life. And if you are able to combine this gift with counseling and a strong support system, you'll be a good place!

    I'm only 2 1/2 months out, and I don't regret anything… so far. I know that the road ahead will be difficult. And I hope I am taking all the necessary steps now to enable me to be as successful at this as possible. I too was afraid to give up food. I still have those fears. And I have days when I get sad that I can't bury myself in $40 worth of Chinese take-out washed down with 2 pints of Ben and Jerry's. But then again, at the end of the day, those food choices would have buried me… in the ground!

    All kidding aside, take a deep breath. Read some success stories to get you excited. Talk to your doctor about your concerns if you can. And reach out here, we are here to help and support, no matter what your decision is.

    Be well…

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  6. Posted

    I'm a'scared of the carb right now. My first day on solid foods, my boss bought in pizza to Celebrate (at my request). I had one slice and it sat like a brick. I wanted to take a nap. And it was delicious. But I find I do much better without the white flour stuff. Peanut Butter and nuts are trigger foods for me, so those are no good. But I pack cans of tuna and sardines, Protein powder (stevia sweetened), and occasionally some beef Jerky. Hard boiled eggs are always on hand in the fridge. And I do have baked Beans from time to time.

    A new love is blending plain greek yogurt and pineapple with a little coconut extract and freezing that in popsicle molds.

    Be well…

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  7. Posted

    My surgeon was Dr. Christopher Kollar in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. The hospital was Chilton Memorial in Pompton Plains, New Jersey.

    Dr. Kollar is a General Surgeon with over 20 years experience. He is kind and compassionate. Chilton is a small hospital, and my experience there was great. Everyone on staff was good-natured, attentive and supportive.

  11. Posted

    I had trouble breathing the first week, and found heating pads across my chest and shoulders helped a great deal. I also found that cold beverages didn't go down so well, so I stuck with hot broths, herbal teas and room temperature Water.

    I know it's hard, and you're eager to get back to a "normal" routine. But don't push yourself too much, your body needs time to heal. You're going to be fine! Before you know it, much of this will be a distant memory.

    Be well…

  12. Posted

    I had my surgery on February 24, and just came out of a 3-week stall.

    Wait, wait, wait a minute!!!

    Are you saying your stall from February just ended?!?!? Its May!!!! Thats a LOOOOONG TIME!!!

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    I had my surgery on February 24, and just came out of a 3-week stall.

    Wait, wait, wait a minute!!!

    Are you saying your stall from February just ended?!?!? Its May!!!! Thats a LOOOOONG TIME!!!

    No no! Two separate thoughts. My surgery was in February. The stall was these past three weeks. LOL My bad.

  16. Posted

    I want…

    • To be off my diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol medications.
    • To never have to worry about seats sizes again (go to concerts, movies, fly coach)
    • To wear jeans
    • To wear long boots
    • To buy a pair of Grundens for fishing trips
    • To go for long walks with my dog
    • To have more energy and strength
    • To do a headstand
    • To ride a bike
    • To do a mini triathalon

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  18. Posted

    Greetings everyone,

    Someone posted about blending greek yogurt with fresh fruit, and I decided to try it. I sweetened the mixture with Sweet Drops Coconut (it's stevia-based and very delicious). It's a little on the high-side as far as carbs are concerned (15g), so I'm only having them once or twice a week right now. But 11g of Protein works nicely!

    (2) 5.3oz containers of plain greek yogurt

    (1) cup diced fresh pineapple

    A few drops of Sweet Drops Coconut flavor

    Blend in blend, and pour into popsicle molds and freeze!

    This gave me (3) pops

    Each:

    125 calories

    1g fat

    7g cholesterol

    48mg sodium

    124mg potassium

    15g carbs

    2g Fiber

    14g sugar

    11g protein

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  20. Posted

    It's very frustrating, indeed! We all have days when we want to throw the scale out the window. As a matter of fact, that's probably really good advice. Don't go by the numbers all the time.

    Take a deep breath and repeat after me: The weight will come off. I just need to ride this through.

    As for the capacity of what you are eating, I too found I could handle more during the full liquids. But I think you'll find that once you start incorporating clean pureed Proteins (e.g., soft scrambled eggs, flaky fish, tuna fish, refried Beans with a little cheese), you be surprised at how fast your tummy will fill up. The same will happen again when you switch to solid foods.

    Remember to chew. And log everything. Check with your surgeon that 1000-1200 is where you need to be. Hang tough, cookie, you'll be fine!

    Be well…

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  22. Posted · Edited by DeniseNCC1701

    Greetings everyone,

    I am a smoker, and I'm thinking about quitting soon. I'm 9 weeks post-op, so I have a long way to go with my weight loss.

    I'm concerned that:

    A ) it will be too much of a shock to my already confused body, and

    B ) that it will halt any further weight loss (or even cause a gain).

    And while I know the benefits of quitting outweigh any perceived disadvantages, I'm wondering if I should wait until I'm closer to my goal, staying focused on one thing at a time and maximizing this honeymoon period with the sleeve.

    On the other hand, if the weight loss is easier in these earlier months, maybe that will minimize any potential weight gain from quitting?

    I have a follow-up with my surgeon on Thursday, so I'm going to ask him, but I'm curious if anyone here has quit smoking in the early (or any) stages of post-op, and what were your results?

    Be well…

    D

  24. Posted

    First thing I had was a slice of pizza. It sat like a brick in my tummy. It was delicious. A couple days later it was Easter Sunday and I attended an all-you-can eat brunch. I used an appetizer-sized plate, bought my baby utensils with me, and had a bite or two of assorted Protein items: shrimp, short ribs, veal, fish. And a creme brulee for dessert. Delicious.

    Solids foods, while mostly agreeing with me, are sitting hard in the tummy. I'm leaning towards the softer choices for now and trying to remember to chew slowly.

    Be well…

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