Unclechaz

Thank G-d, all is well. My 6-week labs showed my Iron is pretty low which may help explain why I've been feeling so weak. Made some adjustments and going to recheck blood in 8 weeks. Other than that, doing well on Water intake, averaging about 60 grams of Protein, and about 450 calories per day. Monday will be 7 weeks. Down about 35 since surgery.

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Yes, it has been, although Zantac and ranitidine have all been recalled over the past few months. It has also been linked to stillbirth and birth defects. I'm actually an attorney filing these cases, mostly for Zantac causing cancer.

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Thanks @unclechaz!

They are discontinued a couple of years ago.

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Have you been using Zantac by any chance?

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I'm thinking of joining Crossfit at 6-8 weeks PO, but a little concerned about the energy required. At what point did you join and did you have enough food and nutrients to keep you going?

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So unlike other here, I cannot figure out how to post links.
So I’ll post a SS instead.

@sheribear68 Can you please tell us more?

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Can't believe it's 5 weeks today. Down 29 since surgery, 4.2 in BMI, and 6.5% body fat, at least according too my scale..... I wish I had more energy, but that should come pretty soon.

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Britastic is great.

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Britastic is great.

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Nice job. Any tips?

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Keep yourself occupied. Keep your mind off food. Plus I've been on shakes long term and doing great.. hardly think about food at all..
If I'm craving a little sweetness I'll have sugar free cordial or sugar free ice pops or a cuppa tea with Stevia; all the sweetness without the calories.
Plus on black Friday I bought a Ps4 and spent like 3 hours just setting everything up; installing updates and playing games completely forgot about my tea time shake until like 9pm...
Anytime you're alone or bored find something to Do that doesn't involve food...
Netflix binges are great too

Follow the rules 'religiously'.
Do not go off track at all.
Keep focused on your goals.
Go into every day with 150% determination.
Look at every struggle with optimism.
Keep your mental health in check.
sleep well every night.
Do not let others influence you.
It's not about the destination it's the journey.
There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb

Britastic is great.

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Awesome job and inspiring.

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Finally hit my first major goal.
100lbs gone in 100 days
Feeling great 👍
Feeling confident.
from 322lbs to 222lbs
my next goal is 200lbs
then see how I look and feel
might even get to 190 yet 😀
Thank you everyone.

I was back in the gym with weights and CrossFit & hiit workouts about mid week 3. I was already doing it before surgery so my dr told me after my 3 weeksL post op that I was good to go And to just listen to my body. You’re tired some days at first with the lack of calories but you adjust.

I'm thinking of joining Crossfit at 6-8 weeks PO, but a little concerned about the energy required. At what point did you join and did you have enough food and nutrients to keep you going?

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I'm thinking of joining Crossfit at 6-8 weeks PO, but a little concerned about the energy required. At what point did you join and did you have enough food and nutrients to keep you going?

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My surgery center has monthly meetings. I world be interested in an online support/ accountability group.

1 mo post op whew what a journey this has been still getting better each day I’m eating soft food was able to take a few bites on thanksgiving but that’s all whew talk about hard but it’s going I’m sick of Protein Shakes now but mostly make myself drink and get more than enough Water go to dr Tom i lostt 38 pounds down total including pre op diet it works for me I’m not in it for numbers just don’t want to hurt all the time in my joints but I’m maintaining sending positive vibes and hugs to you all we are on the other side now guys let’s enjoy the journey were here now 

Sorry to hear. Hang in there. It gets better.

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So, I was discharged today about noon. I got home and have been pretty uncomfortable most of the day. Been walking when I can but I feel beat. I tried holding off on the pain meds but caved in. Getting enough fluids in has been tough today. The Constipation is perhaps the biggest problem today. Looking forward to feeling better tomorrow.

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