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2 weeks until surgery and nervous and excited all at the same time
Dub replied to redemmy's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
You are going to do great. No way in the world that those little gems will pick up on your new eating habits. You'll be able to sample a fairly large range of foods in no time......just smaller amounts than before. You'll be leaning out by the time it ever registers on them. Don't stress a thing and enjoy the process. -
Good stuff. You are going to be up and at 'em really soon. Well done on getting past this point. Recover safely and enjoy the process.
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My goal is 200lbs weight loss. I refuse bypass. Has anyone lost beyound the 60% doctora expect with sleeve?
Dub replied to Munecagirl85's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm banking over being able to lose for a long, long time. My sleeve restriction is present and doesn't seem to be going anywhere. I see no reason why losing weight isn't something that can be done easier than before.....for life. The key with it....as with most any worthwhile goal in life....is to wrap your mind around it and go for it. -
You are doing well to get this sorted out now.....beforehand. I'd had a couple open hernia surgeries in the years prior to me having my sleeve (another hernia repaired during at the same time). The first two open hernia repairs prepared me for what I may feel like coming home from the hospital after the sleeve-hernia surgery. Those prior recoveries did not find me getting comfortable at all laying flat on my back in bed. You are gong to want to be propped up comfortably for a few nights. Two weeks prior to my sleeve I bought myself a new recliner, replacing a wing back chair. Best decision ever. Comfort is had and I can't stress how great it was to come home and sit & sleep in that chair for my first 2 weeks post-op. Go for the recliner is my vote. I'm sure glad I did. Now that is mainly due to the hernia repair....as my sleeve never bothered me a bit.....and still doesn't.
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Question for those who are working!
Dub replied to reachbree's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Salaried here, too. I've banked up a ton of sick time. With the exception of 6 weeks for a herniated disc.....the only sick time I've used is for surgery recovery.....4 in the last 8 years. The 3 weeks I took off for my sleeve + abdominal hernia repair was no issue. They were shocked actually...as I had two coworkers who have had recent hernia repairs and were out of work for way longer. I'm stupid that way, I suppose. I could've used some more time to get acclimated to the new diet and new way of doing things. -
Just under 3.5 months out from sleeve surgery. It took me longer than I wanted to get back into a routine. Also had a hernia repaired at the time of sleeve surgery.......hoping the doc gives me the go for weight training on my next visit, next week. Bought a fitbit prior to surgery and am trying to reach the point where I hit 10K per day.....every day.....work days and off days. Will be adding some weight training as doc and time permits. 10K everyday.....and with training 3 times per week is that I want to settle in on.
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Can I play basketball?
Dub replied to courtcourt90's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Round-ball ???? It's all good bro, it's all good. -
Oh Lordy me ... a new NSV !
Dub replied to MrsKarenC2008's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh yeah.....the "lean back fast" folks......almost forgot about them. I'd like to reach over the seats and put 'em in headlocks or armbars. Awesome pic, right there. You've cured your need for any such device as a seat belt extension !!!! -
Exactly. The last thing I worry about these days are my food costs. I keep a two boxes of the Quest bags of chips on hand at all times. Sometimes a bag of those chips (120 calories @ 20 grams of protein) with some picante sauce (10 calories) as a meal.....dinner after a long day at work. Their bars are great working lunches. Usually have my shake in the car on the way to work.
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Eating out......it is a weird experience. It wouldn't be so bad if we could eat and drink simultaneously with our sleeves. I'd finish my dinner and sip coffee or tea afterwards as they continued to eat. Take today for instance....went out for lunch with my wife. I ordered a split lobster tail, broiled fish and a skewer of grilled shrimp with steamed broccoli & zucchini sides. She ordered a shrimp plate.....some heavily breaded, some extremely spicy (bang-bang style) and a skewer of the grilled version with a side of linguini and some type of tomato based sauce. She had the salad bar while we waited on our meal. The stuff that was on her salad was a meal unto itself. 20 mins of small talk while she ate the salad. food arrives and I eat 2/3 the lobster tail and share the rest.....3 of the grilled shrimp and a couple bites of fish while she eats her various shrimp styles with the linguini. I took an excruciating long time to eat but I was done, done and done while she kept at it.....then went back to her salad. Seemed like it took forever. What really prolonged the deal was the fact that she had just, this morning, been to the doctor for follow up on bloodwork taken for suspicious gal bladder issues, reflux, heartburn and etc. I'm fairly certain he told her to avoid soft drinks, fried food, spicy food and acidic food. So....her meal included all of the above and had the predictable results. Post meal coughing and discomfort that I saw coming from a mile away. I've got to find a way to enjoy going out for meals.....but right now it's not so much fun. I think I'll let her go out with her girlfriends for such meals and we'll just have our outings together at Starbucks and the like. I'll get a killer cup of java or two and she can have all the treat-eats she cares to order......or when can go somewhere that I can order a skinny margarita and relax while everyone else satisfies their carnivorous habits. We have eaten out and sat at the restaurant's bars and done just that and it was much more pleasant for me.....football or basketball on the bar televisions.....other folks around to interact with, etc. Wing joints with a bartender that will mix 'em like I request are my favorite spots so far. I've got to relax and be more patient. I'm not there yet. I'd rather grill up a feast at the house and let folks eat while I prep, cook and clean up. I don't feel like camping out at a seat at the table.
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Oh Lordy me ... a new NSV !
Dub replied to MrsKarenC2008's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You nailed it there. You are going to hop on those flights and have zero trouble. Wouldn't surprise me if you don't do it quite often after that. I detest flying for several reasons....airports.....long tsa lines......etc. The biggest reason....is my big arse in those seats. Legroom likely isn't any better but the overall fit will have to be. -
You can track your sleep with the ONE. It should've come with a wrist strap... unless they don't anymore..? And why not wear your fitbit ONE attached to the rim of your pants? Or attached to the inside of a pocket? This way you will be wearing it at all times. If you do a lot of walking at work, (which I think I remember you saying you do) then it would be interesting to see how much walking you do during your shift. Howdy there. Yup....it came with some type of nighttime strap. I'll have to see how it is triggered that you are sleeping. My fear is that if I take it off my keychain then I'd lose it in ten minutes. I'm a goof that way. It generally is in my pocket at work....getting 10K there. I'll check it once I get to my car after work.....grab my iPhone and walk laps in the large parking lot while I check messages, emails and make calls. Great way to wind down and it feels good to see that thing light up green at the 10k mark. Looks like fitbit has a new watch-type device coming out in March. Looks intriguing.
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Oh Lordy me ... a new NSV !
Dub replied to MrsKarenC2008's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Agreed on the fun car comfort discoveries. I used to think my little midsize 4WD was too small. Now it feels much larger.....except the legroom is still marginal. I'm interested in finding out how all this translates over to airline seats......... -
I just have the ONE that I bought. It programmed easy and had no problems setting up the iPhone app for it. I'm considering adding the wristband model.....not sure which one, but only if they will play well with each other. iPhone ???? fingers crossed.........
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News flash........Quest now has a few Protein powders on the market. My local GNC stores have it. I will acquire a canister or two and test drive it soon. http://www.questnutrition.com/protein-powders/cookies-and-cream-protein-powder-2lb-canister/ I'll update my opinion in this thread later on.
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I've never tried a Quest bar that I didn't really enjoy. Excellent product.
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I can't believe I can wear this sort of thing now!
Dub replied to JamieLogical's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
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On the surface it may seem a Ford vs Chevy type debate. Dig in deeper with your surgeon and communicate with the folks here. I am very, very happy with my decision to go the sleeve route vs the bypass (which was my initial thought). I can continue taking NSAIDS as needed for my crappy knees. I drink coffee daily and enjoy it. I was worried that i'd not loose the same amount of weight because there was no dumping with the sleeve to keep me averse to future sweets. This has not been a problem whatsoever. I've lost my desire for such garbage and simply crave juicy cuts of meat, chicken and fish. When I say crave.....I mean seriously salivate and look forward to a fresh grilled chunk of salmon or chicken breast. Sleeve has been very easy to live with and is a tool I'll have for the rest of my life. No regrets.
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3-4 month post op check in...how you doin?
Dub replied to SleeveMe247's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Howdy there. Looks like you are doing really well ! Had my sleeve in mid-October 2015 and It's been awesome. I haven't yet begun weight training until my surgeon clears me (sleeve is up for it, but he also repaired an umbilical hernia-3rd repair, too---at the same time as the sleeve was done). Anticipating getting the green light later this month. I've also been using a ftibit One on my keychain. It's not always on my person on my days off....but work days it is. Also been getting in my 10K per day. My stats and progress pics are in the profile section. In summary, my starting weight when entering the bariatric program was 478 lbs at 6'4". By mid-October, I weighted in at 422 the morning of my surgery. I weight this morning on my two scales at the house....347 on one and 353 on the other. Herniated disc is obviously healing for me. No longer taking any pain meds or treatment for it. The other ailments melting away along with the fat. Some unwanted muscle loss that I'm concerned about and have started getting more strict on my Protein intake. I've ordered some Biotin products to begin taking asap in hopes of getting ahead of any hair loss. Clothes are always being replaced only to be replaced again. Funny the changes that occur. I have zero regrets other than waiting so long to do this. Should've sleeved much, much earlier. Life is good. -
I am considering surgery, what's your pros and cons?
Dub replied to Amberbo's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
@@Amberbo , my short answer is to hang out and read through the various forums and take in the success stories and the way folks have shed the various pains and ailments as they shed the weight. Also gone from their lives are pain meds and such that were instrumental in the simply getting around. I was a broke down 47 year old guy who was freaking miserable and fast making those around me miserable, too. The final straw was a herniated disc in April 2015 that sidelined me and forced me to contemplate an aggressive source of relief. Spinal stenosis, severe advanced arthritis in my left knee, plantar fasciitis, right ankle that'd been repaired a few years prior and was always screaming at the end of the day and another umbilical hernia that had already been repaired with open surgery twice before ( you can see it really well in my "before" pics). Miserable, I tell ya.....but the back thing was what it took to get my big arse into a bariatric program as soon as I could.....seemed like it took forever to get to my surgery date in mid October 2015. It gave me the needed time to make the most important change.....GETTING MY MIND RIGHT AND SQUARELY EMBRACE THE CHANGES THAT HAD TO OCCUR. Most important !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Surgeon repaired the hernia at the same time as my sleeve. Recovery was smooth. Now, some 3 months away.....I can only say that my only regret is not doing this sooner. The pressure off my back has allowed tremendous healing to occur and I take no meds for it. No more spine injections, either. Everything else on my list of ailments is way, way better, too. The weight is coming off in a steady way and the sleeve is very, very, very, very, very easy to live with. There is nothing that I can't have or do with it. Also....what I can't stress enough is that the physical changes are probably only 1/2 the story.....if even that much. Please read that above statement again.....and again. 'Tis true. The real benefits....the stuff that truly makes me happier is the mental-emotional-motivation-optimism that has been showing up daily in greater amounts. I may have slept past only two sunrises since my sleeve and they were due to late nights of having F-U-N. I'm normally up well before dawn and ready for the day's tasks and challenges. I sleep righteously and do so with a smile on my face. Life is good. It is good because it will only get better. We fail to see how much pain can drag us down to become miserable. When it's removed and the source of that is something that you own and will continue living with...a tool that you control.......POWERFUL things will happen. Don't walk, but run your butt to the nearest bariatric center of excellence and take to them. Do it now and have a wonderful Summer.......but even better......live the Winter of your dreams next winter. Trust & believe !!!!! -
I ate a great deal of salad in the pre-op weeks leading up to surgery. Enjoyed them quite a bit. 3+ months post-op, I've ordered them and just ate the toppings and have yet to enjoy lettuces. I prefer to keep things very, very predictable if I'm dining out. I've yet to buy any type of salad for the house, either. There is just such limited space in the new sleeve that I prefer to stick to high Protein eats.
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Yes. I could have a hyuoooge problem with it. It goes down well......never a problem. I love most cheeses and enjoy them. Great Protein....yes......but also very caloric and sometimes really high in sodium. I simply have to watch how I consume it.....never as a snack, but as an addition to a meat or as a vegetable topper.
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Great list ! Depending on how crowded.....or loud it is, I've found that most bartenders with work with you and try to dial in something you like. The low carb crowd's voice has been heard and even reached their ears, it would seem. I haven't gone out all that much since my sleeve, but have found a way to enjoy things and not have much hassle. The only real obstacle was when I wasn't in direct communication with the bartender at a local hot spot, French Market Grille, and the waiter wasn't savvy to the cause. Turns out they serve a Cajun martini.....arrived like a standard martini....but then they added a huge filled Mason jar for your refill desires. Oh Lawd............ Damn near got hamma'd from that one drink and it's evil Mason jar accomplice.......
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Seriously looking forward to the days where the airline seatbelt extender isn't needed !!!!