CrissyBat

Lean Protein, veggies, whole grains, lots of Water. Doesn't cost a lot. Buy on sale and freeze in smaller portions. liquid diet isn't healthy or sustainable. Great that you are reaching out after 15 pounds. Do you have a bariatric support group near you? That is super helpful. Reading and posting here is great. Recommit to what works and you will say goodbye to those extra pounds.

Thanks everyone. I'm at a year and a half and really am tired of maintaining. I want to get to my goal I set for myself in 2015. I'm going to try to start tomorrow, I say that because I haven't done any shopping yet. Ya'll keep it up and let's keep motivating each other.

I'm with you. I will be sleeved on Saturday. I have created a daily checklist for myself to remind me what I need to do as in drink x amount eat x amount of Protein. Going to see how I go with that and try and do a menu plan daily.

@@bayougirlmrsc
i have acquired a magnet in my tummy
draws me to this board all the time
kathy

Today I weighed myself and for the first time since surgery, my breath was taken away from what I saw on that scale. Less than 2 months ago (March 3rd) I weighed 270 pounds. Today, I weighed 220 pounds. Im almost to the weight that I weighed the day I married my husband. That's 50 pounds gone forever! I am so grateful for this journey no matter what I had to go through! I don't do pics...but here is my before and after face shots.  

So, this is my first time in the post-op section I think. And I'm reading a lot in here about "restriction". What is that? Like that feeling you get when you feel full? I'm only a week post-op and I feel like I could drink a gallon of liquid at a time. I'm hungry a lot, so I fear I'm not getting enough Protein in. This counting crap is for the birds. Sorry! But am I the only one who hates it??? I wasn't counting anything before surgery because I didn't like it then either. I'm still on liquids, so there's not a lot I can do, I don't feel any of this restriction right now. Maybe the first day or so I did, but not now, or at least not that I can tell. Let me know what you think!

I had my surgery on March 5th and have never felt restriction other than the burp or hiccup of air from my esophagus. I was very cautious as not to over eat because I did not want to experience this. I definitely can eat 4 ounces of food at a time with no problem!

I was sleeved on March 10th and have great success with my weight loss. I've lost 35 pounds in the last 6 weeks and am able to start a normal diet now. However, there's only been a couple of times since I had the surgery that I have felt that "restriction" or full feeling that everyone talks about. In fact I asked my doctor at my visit a couple of weeks ago and she said don't worry, you'll start feeling full when you start eating more solid foods. Well, not really feeling it. I'm able to eat and I only stop because I know I should. I had 5 oz of lean Protein for dinner tonight with no issue at all. Has anyone else experienced this? Isn't that restriction what everyone hopes to feel? Also, my surgeon gives guidelines on what to eat, but curious how much food (meals/snacks and amounts at each) that everyone is eating. Could really use some advise. Thanks!

I've found the best sources of protein: fish, shrimp, then chicken.. I was surprised at how much Protein a piece of flounder has.. with no fat, and low calories. lots of greek yogurt (watch the sugar content) and cottage cheese.

I get pretty full after 2 bites of food. Like uncomfortable, painfully full. Anyone else experiencing this? I'm afraid I don't know how to eat right for this size stomach & it's really frustrating!

I had surgery yesterday and feeling good to go home today Doctors orders!! I did my first walk yesterday late night after all my drugs wore out and did many walks today before heading home!! Drinking lots of fluids!! I'm a happy camper today I just have to follow Docs/Nut orders at home!! God is good!!!

Surgery this morning. Everything went great! Pain was bad for first 2 or 3 hours but not much now. As long as tests come back good tomorrow I can go home tomorrow night! So glad I did this...no regrets at all!

I am one week out post-op. I had surgery on the 16th. Everything went smoothly. I stayed on top of my pain meds, so I didn't feel too much discomfort. I walked a lot and had plenty of ice chips. Besides that, I slept most of the time. The worst was the nausea as the anesthesia wore off. My suggestions are to bring a robe or shorts with an elastic band to wear under your hospital gown as you walk around. Socks if your feet get cold, but my hospital provided them, something to wear home, and basic hygiene products. I only use pain meds at night a little now because of the discomfort on the left side.
Congrats to all who have crossed over, and praying for those who are on the way!

5'6. My goal is 175. I keep adjusting it though. Not sure where I'll settle in yet. I'm very pear shaped. Harder to lose on bottom.

@@CrazyJaney I'm 5'6 as well and started at somewhere near 240lbs. I'm only 3 weeks post op and so I'm still feeling somewhat rough, but getting to see ur pics is an inspiration to me. I just need to get through this tough patch. You look wonderful, keep up the great work!! ????

HW:280
SW:260
Surgery Date: 22 Dec 15
left pic 255 3days post opp
right pic 203 almost 4mts post opp
and I had knee replacement surgery so have been limited with exercise ......now that I can I do body beast, trikke some an Pilates all limited 2 what the knew knee can handle

Sleeved on March 4th, 2015. The first picture I was about 15 lbs heavier than I was at the start of my 2 week pre op diet. Have lost 30 lbs since surgery.

@fitforlife123
Thank you for the reassurance that things will be fine. I had one buddy look at my myfitnesspal diary and she saw where I was eating too many simple carbs and suggested that could be why I'm hungry. So I'm going to include Protein with each meal and see how that goes for a few days. Wish me luck.
Thanks again the Pep Talk. :-)

@fitforlife123
Thank you for the reassurance that things will be fine. I had one buddy look at my myfitnesspal diary and she saw where I was eating too many simple carbs and suggested that could be why I'm hungry. So I'm going to include Protein with each meal and see how that goes for a few days. Wish me luck.
Thanks again the Pep Talk. :-)

Hunger pains and lack of liquids.... That makes since. I'm only getting about 31 oz of liquid per day. I need more liquids!!!!!!

I did listen and take notes and understand. But actually having a visual of something really puts things into reality. And seeing this for me helps me show my family what could happen and keep them at bay when asking a million times "Do you want something to drink".

I did listen and take notes and understand. But actually having a visual of something really puts things into reality. And seeing this for me helps me show my family what could happen and keep them at bay when asking a million times "Do you want something to drink".

Praying for a quick recovery. Keep us posted.

I can't believe I am having surgery on Thursday. How did everyone's surgery go this month? Any suggestions or things to expect?

Surgery this morning at 7:30! Ready to get this done!