maggie409

More funny now that I look back on it.... But my first lucid moment in the hospital after my anesthesia wore off. It was at night, and quiet and the hospital I was In was small... Only 3 overnight rooms. I got up and walked to the hall pushing my IV and saw no one. I was the only patient at that time. I called for someone and no one answered. Turns out my nurse was in the rest room. But for a few minutes it felt like the intro to The Walking Dead! I remember thinking, ok keep your eyes peeled for zombies! Lol

Were the nuggets fried? Fried food made me sick on my pre-op diet and I have not had anything fried since my surgery. Also after the surgery you will want to be careful introducing new foods to your stomach. I have learned the hard way to introduce new things on days I will be home all day. Even if it tastes good and doesn't make you nauseous if your new tummy doesn't like it, it will leave your body without notice in the form of diarrhea. I believe they call it dumping. That didn't mean I could never ever have it, it just means my stomach wasn't ready for it yet. The first time I have nuts and cheese, stuff fell out of my body mercilessly. Now I tolerate them fine.

I agree! Yesterday I deboned one baked chicken breast and it had 4 ounces of Protein. I was about to eat 2.5 ounces. As I was putting the rest away I had one of those "good Lord" moments and I realized.... I used to eat 3-4 pieces of chicken in one setting!! Amazing how much food I used to consume. No wonder we never had to worry about getting enough protein.

so very very happy that I have made my goal.not to bad of a struggle but the best thing ive ever did!!woohoo!!!

Ok, y'all have inspired me. I am going to make some spinach, feta and egg mini muffins tonight to have for Breakfast. I will eat my veggies! I actually really like my veggies; I have just been paranoid about not getting enough Protein.

I am also three months post op and I am working on adding veggies also. I personally went and bought a small container of mixed greens and and other of strawberries and blueberries. I have started putting a few of each on my plate with my noon and supper Proteins. At first I couldn't accommodate very much. But now I can get in about 1 cup of mixed greens (which isn't much of you measure it loosely); 1/8 cup of blueberries; and 1/3 cup of strawberries. I will also sometimes have berries as my snack and I will have a Protein Drink (25 gr protein) for another snack. I also have the small cans of green Beans and have 1/2 cup with my Protein instead of the mixed greens. It just takes time to start adding them in. It will come. Right now, my issue is getting in whole grains. I have not managed that yet. I get my protein, dairy, fats come naturally, fruits (small amounts right now); and veggies (small amounts also).

Thanks Maggie!

Right after surgery and for about 2 months post-op I wouldn't weigh but once a week. But honestly since then I have become a daily weigher. I find it keeps me on track throughout the day knowing I will weigh the next morning.

I'm 9 weeks out and wouldn't change my decision for anything

I am NOT the type to brag, nor am I the type to take pics of many things...
BUT OMG!!
LOOK!!!

I know I am BARELY under... but I am!!!!

I definitely had food funerals. There was a lot of mourning to be done! Don't feel guilty. Get it out of your system.

I am 51, post-menopause with a starting BMI of 51. I have lost 39 pounds in 10 weeks. I have no idea what I expect to lose and as long as I lose I really don't care. I will admit that when I only lose 1 or 2 pounds a week it can be discouraging but I'm just so happy for my loss so far. One up side is that I have not had a stall. I have lose 1 to 2 pounds a weeks consistently.

I definitely realized something when this happened. I felt like an alcoholic in a desert having to choose between thirst and a cold beer. (Not sure where he got the cold beer ????). I'm so scared to cheat because I'm afraid I won't get back on track. Also afraid it will become a habit. That I will justify it the next time and then the next and the next. I didn't realize until that night that I was literally afraid of junk food and afraid of failure. I have already thrown some nuts in my glove compartment.

My job is office work also and I actually took over 4 weeks. My issue wasn't physical as much as mental. The low calorie count in the first weeks along with the anesthesia not wearing for quite a while, I was just basically stupid for a long time. I tried going back and found that everything I did, had to be redone. I think everyone is different

I definitely had food funerals. There was a lot of mourning to be done! Don't feel guilty. Get it out of your system.

"I know someone who just died after having it done just a year ago" (turns out after she lost all her weight she only drank beer and smoked cigarettes and ate very little and it was junk. She poisoned and starved herself).
"My mothers housekeepers daughter is very ill and they don't expect her to make it after her surgery." (Was more than a year down the road and her illness wasn't related to the surgery at all).

Those tuna packs you can get now would be fine in a glove box also. I think I'm actually going to get a small rubbermaid container to keep in my car with emergency food that is safe post-op. In the back where I wouldn't just routinely snack on it (breaking that habit) but there in case of emergency.

"I know someone who just died after having it done just a year ago" (turns out after she lost all her weight she only drank beer and smoked cigarettes and ate very little and it was junk. She poisoned and starved herself).
"My mothers housekeepers daughter is very ill and they don't expect her to make it after her surgery." (Was more than a year down the road and her illness wasn't related to the surgery at all).

As of today 196.4 Yea.... So excited.

Before I had the surgery, the whole family sat down and had a talk (3 teens, me and my husband). They agreed that I would not have to cook for anyone until I was a few months out and I promised that I wouldn't make them eat like me unless they wanted to. It's my decision to have WLS for my body. Now that I am several months out, I cook for them. They don't ask me if I want what they have and I don't try and make them eat like I do. I just think it requires a compromise on both sides. And if you cook him enough for several days, don't tell him. Put the rest in the fridge and warm it up for him the next day.

217 today. Thanks!

Before I had the surgery, the whole family sat down and had a talk (3 teens, me and my husband). They agreed that I would not have to cook for anyone until I was a few months out and I promised that I wouldn't make them eat like me unless they wanted to. It's my decision to have WLS for my body. Now that I am several months out, I cook for them. They don't ask me if I want what they have and I don't try and make them eat like I do. I just think it requires a compromise on both sides. And if you cook him enough for several days, don't tell him. Put the rest in the fridge and warm it up for him the next day.

I am generally always prepared. However, yesterday I found myself leaving in a rush and unprepared for the busy day that was ahead. Usually if I have a hectic day, I pack a cooler with Water, Protein drink, and healthy Snacks.
I had a crazy busy day at work and then my son had a football game that was 2 hours from home. We live in a very rural area and it is not unusual to have NO options late at night.
This is my question. If you find yourself in a situation where there is nothing healthy to eat, is it better to do without completely or is it better to cave and eat unhealthy? I chose to do without and ended up with only 400 calories for the day and not enough Protein. So which is the healthier option? No calories or no junk?
I will say before everyone responds, I KNOW I should plan ahead. Normally I do. So I don't need to hear. Always keep a snack, plan better, etc.
So do without or eat unhealthy? Which is better? That is the question