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4 hours ago, MsMx3 said:

I've had an egg those were in my soft foods stage... but I didnt feel restriction with that either it's kind of scary

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6 hours ago, MsMx3 said:

Hi! Im new here, had my sleeve done Nov. 22... I'm a week out tomorrow...

When I got my sleeve I stayed in the hospital overnight and was in excruciating pain. My o2 levels stayed around the mid 80s to low 90s even on 4L of oxygen (which has NEVER BEEN a problem for me) and I was sent home without a leak test. I feel no restriction when drinking at all and not much of a restriction when eating my soft foods... is this normal? What if everything im eating is mushing out of my stomach and into my abdomen and that's why there's no restriction????

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Where did you have your surgery done? Interesting post op book.

Not everyone will have a drain after surgery. I’m a sleeve. I was never tested for leaks after surgery. Only during the procedure.

• One week out are you on liquid, soft, or pureed food stage?
• What do you eat in a day?
• How much can you eat or drink in a sitting?
• How long does it take you to consume it?

Hope all of you had a fantastic thanksgiving,

I’m on the high end of my bounce range and back eating in weight loss mode. Indulgence taste great but my body feels sluggish. I prefer the way I feel when I eat healthy.

13 hours ago, Bree03 said:

Thanks! Yeah I’m just wondering because a friend of mine in Arizona has a dr who isn’t pushing Proteins

Everyone’s surgeons plan is different.

Don’t worry about what your friend is doing. Concentrate on your own instructions.

The mantra “protein first” is when your surgery restriction is new. Your stomach is healing. It’s a challenge to consume 60 grams with limited stomach space. You don’t have room for any of the other items allowed on your plan.

Most dieticians don’t want patient’s to be reliant on shakes long term. As progress out from surgery, you can easily get your Protein with real whole foods and have no need for shakes.

11 hours ago, Lynnbushea said:

So I was having a conversation with a coworker about breast size. She is aware that I am dieting...but that's all. Anyway I shared with her that I was a size 36C before I got pregnant and then started to gain weight 4 years ago. Now I'm in a 48DDD. Yes triple D's. She informed me that I would never be back lower than a DD with sagging boobs. I thought that was a horrible thing to say which is why I didn't share that I had WLS with her to begin with. What she said hurt my feelings a bit. Whatever happened to encouragement. Isn't that free?

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Large breasts are a blessing and a curse. Some of us are lucky and skin bounces back, others embrace it or have plastics.

Be prepared to be offended as you rapidly lose weight. People will freely make comments about your body. Conversations may revolve around your weight loss for a while.

Inappropriate and hilarious comments make my day. Please share your experiences as they happen.

6 hours ago, jmw1976 said:

I made a decision to “run” the LA Marathon this coming March and I am currently training for it. I recently completed my first half-marathon utilizing 2 bananas and about a liter of Water to power me through. I know thats not going to work for the marathon and I am here asking for suggestions on fueling during the race.

Thanks in advance.

When did you have surgery?

You may want to check with your dietician and hire a sports medicine dietician. Trust the professionals over my two cents 😉

What works for me, may not work for you. I carb load (seven days) and do a pre race and taper. I eat low glycemic carbohydrates. Sweet potatoes, fruits, veggies, oatmeal, whole wheat with my Protein. Hydration NUUN tabs/electrolytes added to my Water in my hydration vest. I add powdered carbs to my water for calories. I run fasted race day. (I don’t eat products with sugar - example running gels/Gatorade)

these links will give you an idea of how athletes fuel.

https://www.foodcoach.me/eat-runningbiking-weight-loss-surgery/

https://keepmovingweekly.com/2015/06/11/nutrition-for-the-bariatric-athlete-endurance-events/

Running taper:

https://www.teamhotshot.com/blog/tips-taper-race-day/

https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a20072822/marathon-taper/

runners stomach

https://www.bucketlisttummy.com/5-nutrition-tips-to-help-runners-stomach/

16 minutes ago, KaysMommy said:

Good morning lovely ladies. I haven’t been posting much because I just have been feeling fat and self-conscious. It started when I got my winter gala dress in the mail. My hubby said it looked good on me, just don’t gain any weight. That hit something in me. So I started IF on Sunday. I was down to 135 this morning, and tried on my dress again. It is way out of my comfort zone. I need honest opinions please. Can I pull this off? Then a picture of my OOTD. It’s supposed to rain all day, and snow tomorrow. Winter is here.

Yes, you can pull this off. You look beautiful.

14 hours ago, Sophie7713 said:

Our cooler temperatures have finally arrived! No need for the heat or air conditioning. Perfecto. But, I was caught off guard with no winter weather clothes to wear. Oh boy. All the 1, 2 and 3X's discarded months ago. Loving these long sleeves, cotton/spandex bottoms (like wearing pajama's) with comfy crops - I found over this past weekend. And, I just couldn't resist these fun shoes for a little red holiday dress on order plus, the Christmas bell collar for Bobby, our wire fox terrier.

14 hours ago, Sophie7713 said:

Our cooler temperatures have finally arrived! No need for the heat or air conditioning. Perfecto. But, I was caught off guard with no winter weather clothes to wear. Oh boy. All the 1, 2 and 3X's discarded months ago. Loving these long sleeves, cotton/spandex bottoms (like wearing pajama's) with comfy crops - I found over this past weekend. And, I just couldn't resist these fun shoes for a little red holiday dress on order plus, the Christmas bell collar for Bobby, our wire fox terrier.

The shoes are perfect, and Bobby is adorable. I can’t wait to see the little red Christmas dress photos.

15 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Ok, dinner with friends tonight. I'm thinking this tshirt doesn't go with this sweater? Yes or no?

love love love the jacket

How many carbs do you guys eat once you are past the 6 week mark after surgery.
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1 hour ago, 2Bsmaller18 said:

I put in a call to my nut. to check in and ask about macro percentages now. in the meantime I came across this study:

http://bariatrictimes.com/carbohydrate-fat-and-protein-what-do-we-know-about-the-macronutrient-composition-of-the-diet-following-bariatric-surgery/

I am now at 1500-1600 calories. I seem to bounce around between 126-127 pounds but still have trending down so my guess is at this rate I will be 125-126 in the next few months unless I can increase my calories a bit. I am logging everything with an updated goal of 1600 calories.

I had a goal of 1500 calories for the past month but would really like to stay closer to 128 pounds and not drop to 125. I am anticipating plastics in the spring and the 3 surgeons I saw said I don't have a lot of fat left and what I thought was still fat ie love handles was just loose skin. I am anticipating I would lose another few pounds after plastics too.

So at 1600 calories my marco goals are: 40% carbs (159g), 30% Protein (120 grams but usually hit closer to 110), and 30% fat (53g) but seem to go over that due to whole milk and high fat nuts just to get calories in.

I am going to ask the nut. if that Protein is too high. I eat a lot of high calorie nuts to get calories and protein in vs lean protein.

Any thoughts? Does that seem like a lot of protein? The carbs seem so crazy high since 3 months ago I was at less than 40 grams of carbs a day. I am actually eating a little bit of triscuit crackers or granola type of cereals to get Fiber and carbs in.

I love that you are finding different studies. It’s important to find a long-term sustainable way of eating that works for the individual. Healthy eating studies change and evolve over the years. Advice for your nutritionist is better than my two cents. *smile*

I’m reading fast food genocide. lowering protein macro’s. Taking advantage of healing and protective properties in adding fresh fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, Beans with a combination of vegan and animal protein. I think we can all agree that processed and fast foods are crap and will compromise your health.

If your goal is to retain or build muscle, your protein macro will be higher.

The bariatric mantra of protein first. I question if it applies when you are maintaining. Most of us can easily get our protein goal in with real food as we progress. It applies if you have tight restriction and its hard to hit your macro.

Not all carbs are created equal. My carbs are higher and mainly plant based. ( I will eat processed packaged carbs on occasion.) flexible works for me years out.

On 11/13/2019 at 6:28 AM, Sophie7713 said:

Business meets yesterday. Giggling, because these were my first official selfies! ;]

The tailored jacket looks great on your figure. Official selfie📷 Your smile says it all.

On 11/13/2019 at 2:14 PM, sillykitty said:

My hotel didn't have a full length mirror! 😳 I looked like a crazy person taking these pics in the airport bathroom 😂

You make it look easy to pull together an elegant look. Stunning.

On 11/14/2019 at 10:40 AM, AngieBear said:

Here is yesterday’s outfit. I’ll take a pic and post today’s at some point. Work has had me HOPPING, so I’ve not been in here much. Also, my weight loss has stalled and I’ve been busy pouting about it. It’s annoying!

I LOVE this belt. Love it.

I

Love this look. I have noticed your beautiful collection of scarves. Accessories can be an addiction.😍

Friday date night.
I am really hating how poochy my tummy flap is these days. [emoji20] Nothin to be done about it cept learn to love and accept myself or wear a different style. I was 130lbs here.
 

43 minutes ago, AJ Tylo said:

Say what .... Guys pay attention Do not date Post OP Sleeve girls, They are rigged! I never heard this before, Thank you .... Saved me 21 years of work

Could you explain about not dating post op sleeve girls. Then you said "It’s good to date post op girls" I’m confused.

On 11/12/2019 at 11:30 AM, 2Bsmaller18 said:

This might be a dumb question.
I’m wondering when we have the honeymoon why does it end? Is it because we are at a stable weight near our body’s ideal for awhile or is it because our body becomes more efficient at absorbing calories (for bypass). Is it because we can eat more or we start to feel hunger or a combination of things? Could it also be just the nature of getting older and our metabolism naturally slowing a bit?

The honeymoon ending may be at different time range and individual reasons

For me, the honeymoon was over when life became normal. My high from rapid weight loss disappeared. The scale is not exciting or a motivator.

On 11/13/2019 at 9:55 PM, Sheribear68 said:

Okay so I definitely weigh more than my mid 20’s self and waaaaay more than my teen self.
Jeez, I can remember when I got to 125 in my senior year in HS and cried bc I was “fat”.

Found this pic from 1995.
I was 27 and matron of honor for my sisters wedding. I weighed around 130-135 here and was upset bc I was 10 pounds over my college weight.
So this pic is 20 pounds lighter (and almost 25 years younger) version of me. I think now I’m def carrying less fat for my weight

Lovely photo. I agree with @ms.sss you do look so much like the actress from crocodile Dundee.

44 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

Yesterday, Sat, Nov. 16
Maintenance : 5'2" / 1yr PO Sleeve / 114.9 lbs

...Had Korean BBQ for dinner with the fam, #yum. ALL meat and VEG, all time! The one downside of going to Korean BBQ is that we leave the place smelling like meat, LOL. Also, despite the recent acknowledgement by @Meryline that ice cream is the DEVIL, I proceeded to have some anyway. I kept it to 1/4 cup, but the tiredness and the runs came for a visit anyway.

10:30pm - earl grey tea w/ stevia + coffee w/ stevia

1:30pm - salad greens w/ vinaigrette + 1 snack can Lemon Pepper tuna + 1 tbsp mayo + 1.7 oz apple + .5oz red onion

4:00pm - salad greens w/ vinaigrette + 1.4 oz apple + 1 oz manchego cheese

6:30pm to 9:30pm - Korean BBQ: 3 oz kimchee + 1 oz pickled cucumber + .3 oz bean sprouts + 1 tbsp radish kimchee + 1/4 cup grilled veggies + 4oz grilled chicken + 2 oz grilled pork + 2oz kalbi + 2 oz Bulgolgi + 1/3 oz pork belly + 1 grilled shrimp + probably about 2 tbsp of sugar in the various marinades

12:30pm - 1 KIND bar + 3 Toffifee candies + 1/4 cup Haagen-Dazs coffee Ice Cream

Totals: 1960 cals - 139g Protein - 83g NET carbs - 113g fat

Nummm

33 minutes ago, aprilny said:

I'm not vomiting I just get the upset stomach where it hurts and feel like I'm gonna vomit so I stop because I don't wanna cause any damage because my surgery is so fresh

Are you drinking slowly? taking small sips then setting it down?

24 minutes ago, aprilny said:

I had my bypass surgery on the 12th this month and I've started to drink the Protein Water I could tolorate it before surgery and now I can't. I also cannot tolorate any of the milk or powder I'm very worried to get malnourished I don't know what to do.

Are you vomiting or do you have an upset stomach? You may want to call your dietician for options and malnutrition concerns

4 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Yesterday was a big ol' food day for me. I was hungry all day. And so I ate. Oddly, I was also exhausted and in a crummy mood. I didn't even get up and walk yesterday cuz my mood was so bad and I was so tired. So I took a day off. Today I pay the piper cuz I'm up to 133.4lbs (pre-poopy weight). I am working on day 2 poopless, so I do think I can account for it beyond just having a ton of food in my body from yesterday.

Fri, Nov. 15
Maintenance : 5'4" / 19mo PO Sleeve / 133.4 lbs

B1-Protein Lattes (pumpkin pie + banana PP 4oz)

B2-Open faced Chaffle McMuffin (egg + eggwhite + uncured hard salami + 2% deli deluxe cheese + Psylli Chaffle)

L-1/2 Rec Green Soup (broccoli + spin + cabbage + asian stuff + broth + egg puff + shrimp)

AS-Frigo Lite Cheesestick + uncured hard salami +almonds + baby carrots

D-Caprese stack + broccoli & garlic + spinach & garlic + grilled chicken + 2 glasses cabernet + 1 espresso with heavy cream

BS-almonds + 1 square Lindt 90% Dark chocolate

Daily Totals: 1509cals; 91g protein; 85g fat; 49g carbs; 16g fiber; 33g net carbs

Looks delicious, I love your recipes.

2 minutes ago, Meryline said:

If anyone is a bad ass, it's you. I'm sorry to hear about about you.

I said I would do a full marathon, but I'm slowly changing my mind.

I'll come to you for advice when I get there

Thanks,

Honestly, it took four years to do a full. I had to train for it. Many people on the site do endurance sports. I will look for a few links so you can get to know them. Others will learn from your experiences. Glad you are here.

1389 calories: 90 Protein -168 carbs -50 fats- Maintaining my bounce range. I'm down 4 lbs.

Breakfast

• Oat meal 1.6 Cup
• Dried cranberries 2 oz
• Sliced almonds .3 oz
• Black coffee 2 cups
• Unsweetened cashew milk 1 cup
• Splenda with Fiber

lunch

• 50/50/spring mix 3 oz
• Grilled chicken breast 2.3 oz
• Hemp hearts .2 oz
• Pomegranate seeds 2 oz
• Chili lime pepitas .5 oz
• Light n fit Greek yogurt 5.3 oz

dinner

• 50/50 spring mix 3 oz
• Hemp hearts ,2 oz
• Chili lime pepitas .5 oz
• Smoked salmon 2.9 oz

snack

• Red grapefruit 3 OZ
• Chickpea sea salt snack 3oz
• Frozen grapes .5 cup

1 minute ago, VIKING 0424 said:

thats very cool emotions happen for sure even with tough guys as i once believed i was 10 feet tall and bullet proof

now things have changed in me not only my size my heart is so much more in control

Love tough guys with a soft marshmallow emotional center.😉