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Rogofulm

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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  1. Rogofulm

    In a stall 6 weeks out

    Hang in there! Stalls happen, and then they stop. you just have to ride them out. Did you read the article I linked to that explains them? That might help. Keep making good choices and you'll get through this. We're with you!!!
  2. Rogofulm

    Am I really that vain?

    Hey, a little vanity on this journey is okay – it helps keep us motivated. As is a little selfishness. We need to keep our program a priority in our lives and not let anyone derail our progress. Eventually people will probably start to notice and comment on your weight loss. Accept the compliments graciously. I started out saying things like, "Thanks, but I still have such a long way to go." And gradually, I learned that the best answer is, "Thanks for noticing. I've been working hard at it and I feel great!" Try to enjoy the ride!
  3. Rogofulm

    In a stall 6 weeks out

    I haven't been doing my Protein shakes like i should. I'm gradually starting drinking them.again i feel like i have.to gag them down. There are lots of protein shakes out there. You should be able to find one you like. My personal favorite is Premier Protein, chocolate flavor. 30 grams of protein, 160 calories, and 1 gram of sugar. You can buy them at costco or Walmart. If you haven't already, give them a try!
  4. Rogofulm

    In a stall 6 weeks out

    Congratulations! You have reached, and are hopefully coming to the end of The Dreaded Week-3 Stall. It's perfectly normal, and just about all of us have suffered through it. You're not crazy, and your doctor didn't screw up. In fact, you might not lose any weight for two weeks or even longer. But don't worry – after that, the pounds will start falling off if you stick to your program. And, the inches will continue to come off even while the scale isn't budging. Here's a good article that explains why it happens and why we all have to go through it. Hang in there. Pretty soon it'll be in the rear-view mirror and you'll be dropping weight again! (Apologies to BP regulars who have seen this repeatedly, but it's a big deal to those who are going through it!)
  5. Rogofulm

    Any Regrets?

    Thanks for the clarification, @@JamieLogical! I've been wondering about the specifics.
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    Any Regrets?

    I'm now having to really watch what I eat. Not how much, I still have the restriction, but how often! I can graze without realizing how much food I'm eating over the course of a day! I was really hoping that I wouldn't have to go on a diet any more after surgery! Excellent point, @@Rena's got this! I've been in maintenance for a couple of months, and I'm working on the "how often I eat" thing too. I find I'm best able to control myself if I keep my sleeve full of fluids between meals. As for wishing you'd had the bypass... Friends who have had it are having as much or more trouble with hunger. My sense is that their pouch can stretch more than our sleeves; so the restriction is less, although the malabsorption is more. All in all, I'm very happy that I chose the sleeve since I "only" had 120 pounds to lose.
  7. Rogofulm

    3 weeks post-op weight stall

    Congratulations! You have reached The Dreaded Week-3 Stall. It's perfectly normal, and just about all of us have suffered through it. You're not crazy, and your doctor didn't screw up. In fact, you might not lose any weight for two weeks or even longer. But don't worry – after that, the pounds will start falling off if you stick to your program. And, the inches will continue to come off even while the scale isn't budging. Here's a good article that explains why it happens and why we all have to go through it. Hang in there. Pretty soon it'll be in the rear-view mirror and you'll be dropping weight again! (Apologies to BP regulars who have seen this repeatedly, but it's a big deal to those who are going through it!)
  8. Rogofulm

    My naked kitty! Pics inside!

    Maybe he rotated your avatar 90 degrees!
  9. Rogofulm

    My naked kitty! Pics inside!

    Yep, I had this pegged as a come-on too, but of course, I couldn't resist. Take it as a compliment!
  10. Rogofulm

    Sleeve vs gastric bypass

    Those who have already posted made excellent points! All those factors went into my choice as well. Your are a 5'3", 251 female. I started out as a 5'6", 265 male. One point that has not been mentioned... My doc showed research indicating that while the speed of weight loss from fastest to slowest is GB, then VSG, then LB, after time, statistics are showing long-term percentages of weight lost to be fairly equal. A friend of mine had a GB to relieve diabetes more quickly, but my diabetes was under control and I was off all meds within 2-3 weeks from surgery! I was also free of apnea in the same period. Blood pressure took 6 months or more, and cholesterol is getting there. Oh, and the asthma went away too. Like other sleevers, I was concerned about a lifetime of malabsorption from the GB, and liked the idea that the ghrellin factory was cut away in the VSG procedure. I also had some concern about the elasticity of the pouch from the bypass vs. the relative inelasticity of the sleeve. Of course, as everyone has pointed out, which surgery you choose has to be a discussion between you and your doctor, but IMHO, at 251, you may not need need the more severe procedure unless there are other mitigating factors, like severe GERD, etc. If I had been 351, I might have come to a different conclusion. But I was in a similar boat as you. I followed all the rules for the sleeve and was able to exceed my goal in less than a year. Good luck with your decision, and enjoy your journey to better health!!!
  11. Oh yeah, I'm totally jerky boy! And yogurt... and cheese... But I tend to keep going back for more. That's what has me slightly worried. I seem to still need to be consuming and/or feeling full all the time. I've been able to manage it so far by choosing safe foods and drinking ridiculous amounts of fluids, but it feels risky for the long run. Gotta find a non-consumable replacement.
  12. Rogofulm

    I feel so guilty

    I agree! This morning the scale was up a half pound. Still within my 5-pound bounce range, but it bumped over a number ending in a 5, so I want to knock it back down under that 5. Irrational? Slightly. But continuing to play the game may be part of what keeps us honest. Maintenance is a new period of discovery, ain't it?!!
  13. Hi @@bb3586, Yup, if you're eating noodles and rice you're messing up already. Time to knock it off! Soups without carbs are good early on, especially cream-based soups and chicken broth that go down easy. And don't forget about the Protein shakes and Greek yogurts. Once you get on soft foods, tuna salad and chicken salad are easy to manage. You need to fill up on protein first, then green veggies, not carbs. If your doctor didn't give you instructions on how to eat, below is a link to a web site that can help. Please take advantage of this amazing opportunity and follow the rules. That's the only way it works. We're all pulling for you, but you'll have to make the good, and sometimes difficult choices. As you get further and further away from sugar and starches, they become easier and easier to resist. Two other thoughts for you... 1) make sure you're taking a proton-pump-inhibitor like Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium, or Protonix (prescribed by your doctor), and 2) make sure you're drinking lots of fluids -- after surgery hunger is often thirst in disguise. And use your doctor's office for advice too! Good luck!!! Okay, here's that link. http://www.bariatric-surgery-source.com/bariatric-diet.html
  14. Rogofulm

    I'M BACK!

    Congratulations on getting back on the exercise, um... hike! You know what it takes, so take it! Get your fluids in because that helps curb the appetite. Good luck, and keep posting if you need support!
  15. Rogofulm

    I feel so guilty

    First off, it sounds to me like you're doing great! I've been in maintenance for two months, and it's not easy. I'll bet if you looked closely, you'd find a correlation between not having enough fluids, getting hungry, and making less-than-optimal choices. If you get your Fluid intake back up, it might help you resist certain temptations. But don't beat yourself up over a few bites. In maintenance we're supposed to find our new "normal" and increase our calories to stop losing. The real trick is learning how not to gain in the process. Good luck!!!
  16. Rogofulm

    New milestone reached

    Congratulations, that's great!!!!!
  17. Rogofulm

    So lost.....

    Hi @@connor0331, I've seen many people talk about having success getting back on the horse with the 5-Day Pouch Test, which as I understand it, kind of runs you through the eating stages in 5 days, and resets your restriction. Here's a link to the web site. Take a look and see if it might help. Good luck!!! http://www.5daypouchtest.com/index.html
  18. Rogofulm

    How often do you weigh?

    @@MichiganChic, I just checked out your photo journey. You look fantastic! Congratulations!!!!! 7 pounds to goal? Keep pushing. It feels great when you get there!!!
  19. I think there may be a big difference between the levels of support we experience from our medical teams. My surgeon attended our support group meeting recently and told us that if we fall off the wagon, the first call we should make is to his team because they have tips and tools that can help. And they know how hard this is, so they won't judge either. I haven't needed that yet, but if I ever do, you can bet I'll use them. It might be difficult to make that call, but not nearly as hard as it would be further down the road. As with so many things, putting something uncomfortable off rarely makes it better. I'm still trying to learn THAT lesson....
  20. Hi again, @@globetrotter, I hesitate to point this out to someone with your level of WLS experience, but 21 days sounds an awful lot like 3 weeks. Might you be experiencing a second Week-3 Stall? If you haven't read it recently, you might take some comfort in this article which explains why it happens and why we all have to go through it -- possibly every time we "get back on the horse". http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau We're with you!
  21. Congratulations on the run!!!
  22. Hey Maintainers.... How about we use this thread to share restaurant ideas for meals that fit into the maintenance world. I guess by that, I mean meals that may be a little higher in carbs, but still won't push us onto a slippery slope. Some of my favorites are fajitas without the tortillas, kung pao chicken without the rice and egg rolls, Thai dishes without the noodles, and this OMG dish I just ran across at Panera..... Panera's Lentil Quinoa Bowl with Chicken Chicken raised without antibiotics, organic quinoa and organic brown rice, lentil blend, tomato sofrito, fresh kale and spinach with a lemon wheel in our umami soy-miso broth. 390 Calories; 9g Total Fat; 1370mg Sodium; 48g Total Carb; 8g Fiber; 33g Protein Are you kidding me? Quinoa, lentils, kale, spinach, and chicken in a miso broth? That's 390 calories of ridiculously healthy food! This is exactly the kind of meal the "old me" wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole. But now I find it pretty darned tasty. And I feel so freakin' virtuous afterwards that I just can't wait to get on the scale the next morning!
  23. Soups haven't been a problem, but I do avoid any starches in soups. So chicken noodle or rice is off the list, as is anything in a potato base. Chili is good though, and Long Horn Steak House makes a great French Onion Soup. I just remove the bread and/or croutons.
  24. Looking forward to hearing how it goes. Good luck!!!
  25. Congratulations! You have reached The Dreaded Week-3 Stall. It's perfectly normal, and just about all of us have suffered through it. You're not crazy, and your doctor didn't screw up. In fact, you might not lose any weight for two weeks or even longer. But don't worry – after that, the pounds will start falling off if you stick to your program. And, the inches will continue to come off even while the scale isn't budging. Here's a good article that explains why it happens and why we all have to go through it. Hang in there. Pretty soon it'll be in the rear-view mirror and you'll be dropping weight again! (Apologies to BP regulars who have seen this repeatedly, but it's a big deal to those who are going through it!)

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