ijones67

oh my, my Doc started me immediately. I hated the chewable Multi Vitamins so I got the gummys and I chew 4 a day. The b12 of course goes under the tongue and I feel the energy almost immediately. I'm sorry ur going thru that but ur the only one of the 12 ppl from work that all had this surgery that was told to wait 5 weeks. I'm not liking that at all, u need ur vitamins.....

drinking lots of Water and Activia

activia

Had my surgery this morning about 12 hours ago now. I am doing okay a little sore but nothing I can't tolerate. Congrats on your 15th surg date

Thanks everyone
Today I will be heading to bjs for the olive oil (which I use to cook with anyway) and activia.
I was sleeved on 5/5/14 and I'm down 62 lbs. I know it could be more but I'm not getting any calories nor enough Protein since I feel full from my bathroom issue and can't eat.
You ladies are awesome thanks for the info.

Here's a photo for the person that requested it.

the Water is supposed to help but yes we all go thru the Constipation phrases for a while. Activia works.

Today marks my one-year bandiversary! I am constantly amazed at the differences in my life that have happened over the past year. It's been a ride full of excitement, anxiety, self-discovery, and improved health.
When I weighed in for my surgery, I was 354lbs. I was scared to death. I asked my sister-friend to take me home more than once. I questioned what I was doing right up until I fell asleep in the OR. I woke up totally satisfied with my choice. I haven't looked back with regret a single time (Yes, I questioned my sanity a few times in those early days, but no regrets.)
One year ago, I was on blood pressure meds, high doses of arthritis meds for my feet and knees, I struggled with chronic pain, and I was generally unhappy. I knew I needed to change, but I couldn't do it on my own. I was trapped in the hell that was my body.
Today, I take NO blood pressure meds and my arthritis is under control without even tylenol. My chronic pain is no longer chronic nor constant. I am active and social and happy. My body is no longer my prison.
I have always struggled with anxiety. I still do. This year has forced me to face certain demons and admit my fears. I love my therapist. She is the most supportive, non-judgemental person. I don't know if I would be as successful as I am if she wasn't a part of my support system.
One year ago, I wouldn't dream of getting on a roller coaster. I've done this and so much more!!! One year ago, I would shut down at the thought of group exercise classes. Today I take boxing classes full of people...and my before and after pictures are displayed behind the check-in desk. One year ago, I was looking for inspiration. Yesterday I met a lady at the boxing gym that said my pictures and my story were her inspiration...talk about coming full circle.
One year ago, I didn't want to talk about me. I didn't want to talk about anything personal. This year, I have been the featured speaker at my weightloss support group. I was told afterwards that I moved many people in attendance. Me...the one that was scared to death to make the change that I needed so badly.
In one year I have dropped 165lbs. I have gone from a 5X shirt to a Large or Medium. I was a size 30 in jeans...today I am between a 12 and 14. I wear skirts again. I NEVER did that one year ago. I wasn't able to wear boots because my legs were too thick. I bought three pair last week because they zipped. One year ago, I was faced with living my life as a very solitary, hermit-like person. Today I am dating, meeting new people, doing new things, and living the life I have deserved for a very long time.
Thank you to all of you on this forum. I love coming here. On my bad days, I find inspiration. On my good days, I try to give it.
So, I'm attaching a few pictures for you
My before picture (May 2013)
My picture today (September 11, 2014)
The jeans I was wearing one-year ago...I fit in ONE LEG now!
Here's to the next year...and the one after that, and the one after that....

yes that went away a week or so later

I thought I had it bad, bless u! liquid meds was my best friend as it might be to strong for u.. Did u try taking half the dose? I had it hard drinking anything my first week, then I realized I should try the Protein Shakes and that's when I began feeling better.. Good luck and keep me posted

Fiber supplements from the drugstore that draw Water from the bowel can actually make things worse.
Probiotics from yogurt and kefir are really important for regulation after after surgery or big dietary changes.
you are better off with fiber from food like oatmeal, chia seeds, sweet potatoes, lentils, dried fruit than laxatives. there is also a supplemental fiber called "konjac root" (which comes from a plant) that is very affective. there is also an herbal supplement called "triphala" which is a mixture of 3 kinds of dried fruit powder. these are things you can take every day which are safer than laxatives. its better to prevent Constipation by making sure there are certain things in your daily diet than trying to treat it whenever it happens.

That's what I was told today after we went over what I had been eating. "You need fiber".
She insists that I eat fresh fruits for the Fiber. I really am paying attention to these folks now.
They also recomended Cherios as a snack just for the Fiber. I am now armed wit a lot of great suggestion from them.

yes yes yes, on all labels you want for the Total fat & Sugar to 10 g or less on each....

I read numerous posts about what to take to the hospital. I had a small bag full of stuff and used absolutely none of it. Everything I needed was provided and the pain meds made me not care.
best of luck

Hi Kitty
Your feelings are pretty normal right out of surgery. The best way to get rid of gas pain is to walk it off. You are doing te right thing.
I had a difficult time with liquid or Water intake until my NUT made the following suggestion:
On the even hours, starting at 8am, drink 4 ounces of Protein shake out of a small Dixie cup
On the odd hours, starting at 9am, drink 4 ounces of Water or liquid out of a small Dixie cup
Continue all day until you meet Protein and liquid goals
i found this easier to do than trying to drink a glass or bottle of Fluid in any one sittine. It also spread the protein intake throughout the day. Worked well for me
it does get better!

My NUT said Ensure was not approved for diet because it has too much sugar.

Miralax.

I am August 27th. Can't wait. Good luck to everyone.

Hello all sleeving in August let's encourage each other

I am on the 11th of August. I am getting excited.

Changing my life.
My surgery was an easy decision due to my health; hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol & totally over weight. I started at 219 lbs and managed over a few years of dieting with pills to get to 187lbs. Once I stopped the pills of course I gained a good bit back, like I weighed 207lbs at 5'3. This was not good as I was still piling on the weight constantly eating out. I ddnt have to do the 7-14 diet bcuz my BMI was 36 and my liver wasn't an issue. I did used to smoke but thankfully I quit 2003, yay!
Well it's August 26, 2014 and I currently weigh 155lbs. My goal is 145 if which I can't seem to get too. It's easy to fall back into old habits and on e u realize the mess u can eat like sugary products u go in for the kill, therefore if I don't stop I could easily put the weight back on! I've come to far to allow such thing to happen. If it wasn't for my husband I could have not made through these months after surgery. I was an emotional wreck, I regreted every moment of the surgery regardless of the weight I lost. I was made that I could not eat one decent meal yet my support kept reminding me that I was still in the learning stages of doing the right thing like learning to eat right and healthy. I'm no longer a diabetic or have cholesterol issues however I'm still on blood pressure medicine for whatever reasons my body doesn't want to cooperate ..... Lol.... I'm really at a good weight, I look damn good I've gone from a 18 pants to an 8 altogether, an XL shirts/blouses to mediums and 18-20 dress sizes to a 12. Although I may be a 10 since my 12's are a little big. Not sure of my new bra size becuz I've spent on the average of 150$ on ea bra and I'm having a difficult time letting go. I've deflated more the shrunk upstairs if which I'm not happy about but it is what it is.
My journey is a life long journey if I want to keep the weight off as I work with others whom I've seen put all of their weight back in within two yrs of their surgery . I do not drink SODAs and I hardly eat any breads. Potatos fills me up really fast and most of the time hurts my stomach but Rice, I'm a sucker for rice and I can eat a lot of it. As far as eating out, I finally stopped ordering for myself and just order an extra plate to take from my husband and son. Yes our tab is a lot cheaper and I'm full off a few bites. I'm not trying to finish my plate to hurt as if I'm in labor!!!!! It's. Journey and although I'm still fighting myself, it's worth every swing. I've always been active heavy & all but I don't feel embarrass of my weight any more and I'm constantly taking pictures and selfies...
I pray my story has helped at least one person .

Changing my life.
My surgery was an easy decision due to my health; hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol & totally over weight. I started at 219 lbs and managed over a few years of dieting with pills to get to 187lbs. Once I stopped the pills of course I gained a good bit back, like I weighed 207lbs at 5'3. This was not good as I was still piling on the weight constantly eating out. I ddnt have to do the 7-14 diet bcuz my BMI was 36 and my liver wasn't an issue. I did used to smoke but thankfully I quit 2003, yay!
Well it's August 26, 2014 and I currently weigh 155lbs. My goal is 145 if which I can't seem to get too. It's easy to fall back into old habits and on e u realize the mess u can eat like sugary products u go in for the kill, therefore if I don't stop I could easily put the weight back on! I've come to far to allow such thing to happen. If it wasn't for my husband I could have not made through these months after surgery. I was an emotional wreck, I regreted every moment of the surgery regardless of the weight I lost. I was made that I could not eat one decent meal yet my support kept reminding me that I was still in the learning stages of doing the right thing like learning to eat right and healthy. I'm no longer a diabetic or have cholesterol issues however I'm still on blood pressure medicine for whatever reasons my body doesn't want to cooperate ..... Lol.... I'm really at a good weight, I look damn good I've gone from a 18 pants to an 8 altogether, an XL shirts/blouses to mediums and 18-20 dress sizes to a 12. Although I may be a 10 since my 12's are a little big. Not sure of my new bra size becuz I've spent on the average of 150$ on ea bra and I'm having a difficult time letting go. I've deflated more the shrunk upstairs if which I'm not happy about but it is what it is.
My journey is a life long journey if I want to keep the weight off as I work with others whom I've seen put all of their weight back in within two yrs of their surgery . I do not drink SODAs and I hardly eat any breads. Potatos fills me up really fast and most of the time hurts my stomach but Rice, I'm a sucker for rice and I can eat a lot of it. As far as eating out, I finally stopped ordering for myself and just order an extra plate to take from my husband and son. Yes our tab is a lot cheaper and I'm full off a few bites. I'm not trying to finish my plate to hurt as if I'm in labor!!!!! It's. Journey and although I'm still fighting myself, it's worth every swing. I've always been active heavy & all but I don't feel embarrass of my weight any more and I'm constantly taking pictures and selfies...
I pray my story has helped at least one person .

Changing my life.
My surgery was an easy decision due to my health; hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol & totally over weight. I started at 219 lbs and managed over a few years of dieting with pills to get to 187lbs. Once I stopped the pills of course I gained a good bit back, like I weighed 207lbs at 5'3. This was not good as I was still piling on the weight constantly eating out. I ddnt have to do the 7-14 diet bcuz my BMI was 36 and my liver wasn't an issue. I did used to smoke but thankfully I quit 2003, yay!
Well it's August 26, 2014 and I currently weigh 155lbs. My goal is 145 if which I can't seem to get too. It's easy to fall back into old habits and on e u realize the mess u can eat like sugary products u go in for the kill, therefore if I don't stop I could easily put the weight back on! I've come to far to allow such thing to happen. If it wasn't for my husband I could have not made through these months after surgery. I was an emotional wreck, I regreted every moment of the surgery regardless of the weight I lost. I was made that I could not eat one decent meal yet my support kept reminding me that I was still in the learning stages of doing the right thing like learning to eat right and healthy. I'm no longer a diabetic or have cholesterol issues however I'm still on blood pressure medicine for whatever reasons my body doesn't want to cooperate ..... Lol.... I'm really at a good weight, I look damn good I've gone from a 18 pants to an 8 altogether, an XL shirts/blouses to mediums and 18-20 dress sizes to a 12. Although I may be a 10 since my 12's are a little big. Not sure of my new bra size becuz I've spent on the average of 150$ on ea bra and I'm having a difficult time letting go. I've deflated more the shrunk upstairs if which I'm not happy about but it is what it is.
My journey is a life long journey if I want to keep the weight off as I work with others whom I've seen put all of their weight back in within two yrs of their surgery . I do not drink SODAs and I hardly eat any breads. Potatos fills me up really fast and most of the time hurts my stomach but Rice, I'm a sucker for rice and I can eat a lot of it. As far as eating out, I finally stopped ordering for myself and just order an extra plate to take from my husband and son. Yes our tab is a lot cheaper and I'm full off a few bites. I'm not trying to finish my plate to hurt as if I'm in labor!!!!! It's. Journey and although I'm still fighting myself, it's worth every swing. I've always been active heavy & all but I don't feel embarrass of my weight any more and I'm constantly taking pictures and selfies...
I pray my story has helped at least one person .

Changing my life.
My surgery was an easy decision due to my health; hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol & totally over weight. I started at 219 lbs and managed over a few years of dieting with pills to get to 187lbs. Once I stopped the pills of course I gained a good bit back, like I weighed 207lbs at 5'3. This was not good as I was still piling on the weight constantly eating out. I ddnt have to do the 7-14 diet bcuz my BMI was 36 and my liver wasn't an issue. I did used to smoke but thankfully I quit 2003, yay!
Well it's August 26, 2014 and I currently weigh 155lbs. My goal is 145 if which I can't seem to get too. It's easy to fall back into old habits and on e u realize the mess u can eat like sugary products u go in for the kill, therefore if I don't stop I could easily put the weight back on! I've come to far to allow such thing to happen. If it wasn't for my husband I could have not made through these months after surgery. I was an emotional wreck, I regreted every moment of the surgery regardless of the weight I lost. I was made that I could not eat one decent meal yet my support kept reminding me that I was still in the learning stages of doing the right thing like learning to eat right and healthy. I'm no longer a diabetic or have cholesterol issues however I'm still on blood pressure medicine for whatever reasons my body doesn't want to cooperate ..... Lol.... I'm really at a good weight, I look damn good I've gone from a 18 pants to an 8 altogether, an XL shirts/blouses to mediums and 18-20 dress sizes to a 12. Although I may be a 10 since my 12's are a little big. Not sure of my new bra size becuz I've spent on the average of 150$ on ea bra and I'm having a difficult time letting go. I've deflated more the shrunk upstairs if which I'm not happy about but it is what it is.
My journey is a life long journey if I want to keep the weight off as I work with others whom I've seen put all of their weight back in within two yrs of their surgery . I do not drink SODAs and I hardly eat any breads. Potatos fills me up really fast and most of the time hurts my stomach but Rice, I'm a sucker for rice and I can eat a lot of it. As far as eating out, I finally stopped ordering for myself and just order an extra plate to take from my husband and son. Yes our tab is a lot cheaper and I'm full off a few bites. I'm not trying to finish my plate to hurt as if I'm in labor!!!!! It's. Journey and although I'm still fighting myself, it's worth every swing. I've always been active heavy & all but I don't feel embarrass of my weight any more and I'm constantly taking pictures and selfies...
I pray my story has helped at least one person .

Changing my life.
My surgery was an easy decision due to my health; hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol & totally over weight. I started at 219 lbs and managed over a few years of dieting with pills to get to 187lbs. Once I stopped the pills of course I gained a good bit back, like I weighed 207lbs at 5'3. This was not good as I was still piling on the weight constantly eating out. I ddnt have to do the 7-14 diet bcuz my BMI was 36 and my liver wasn't an issue. I did used to smoke but thankfully I quit 2003, yay!
Well it's August 26, 2014 and I currently weigh 155lbs. My goal is 145 if which I can't seem to get too. It's easy to fall back into old habits and on e u realize the mess u can eat like sugary products u go in for the kill, therefore if I don't stop I could easily put the weight back on! I've come to far to allow such thing to happen. If it wasn't for my husband I could have not made through these months after surgery. I was an emotional wreck, I regreted every moment of the surgery regardless of the weight I lost. I was made that I could not eat one decent meal yet my support kept reminding me that I was still in the learning stages of doing the right thing like learning to eat right and healthy. I'm no longer a diabetic or have cholesterol issues however I'm still on blood pressure medicine for whatever reasons my body doesn't want to cooperate ..... Lol.... I'm really at a good weight, I look damn good I've gone from a 18 pants to an 8 altogether, an XL shirts/blouses to mediums and 18-20 dress sizes to a 12. Although I may be a 10 since my 12's are a little big. Not sure of my new bra size becuz I've spent on the average of 150$ on ea bra and I'm having a difficult time letting go. I've deflated more the shrunk upstairs if which I'm not happy about but it is what it is.
My journey is a life long journey if I want to keep the weight off as I work with others whom I've seen put all of their weight back in within two yrs of their surgery . I do not drink SODAs and I hardly eat any breads. Potatos fills me up really fast and most of the time hurts my stomach but Rice, I'm a sucker for rice and I can eat a lot of it. As far as eating out, I finally stopped ordering for myself and just order an extra plate to take from my husband and son. Yes our tab is a lot cheaper and I'm full off a few bites. I'm not trying to finish my plate to hurt as if I'm in labor!!!!! It's. Journey and although I'm still fighting myself, it's worth every swing. I've always been active heavy & all but I don't feel embarrass of my weight any more and I'm constantly taking pictures and selfies...
I pray my story has helped at least one person .

My surgery date is scheduled for 9/24/14 I am nervous because I am 62 years old with medical issues like RA and spinal stenosis that are some of the reason I need the surgery. I know it will be a good tool but I am still afraid that I will fail. I have never been disciplined around food. I aske myself will I be successful...is this a normal fear?