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greenbaymichk

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    greenbaymichk reacted to JamieLogical in Will we have to low carb for ever?   
    I really think the low carb thing for sleevers just stems from the restriction more than any ketosis-based Atkins-style diet. We have so little room for food and we need so much Protein, that it really does just not leave any space in our routine for carbs. For instance, one of my favorite meals pre-op was this Pasta dish my husband makes with Pasta, italian poultry sausage, peppers, onions, and diavlo sauce. I'm 9 months post-op now and he still makes this dish, but in order to get enough Protein for a meal, I eat the equivalent of one whole sausage and a couple tiny bites of the veggies with sauce and I am BURSTING. No way I could have room for ANY of the pasta, even if I wanted to, which I really don't at this point.
    If I did swap some of the pasta for sausage, then I wouldn't get enough protein. In order to hit my 100 gram per day protein goal, I need 16-20 grams of protein from my dinner (factoring in the protein I get from the rest of my meals/snacks on a typical day). The italian sausage is 19g. So eating any less of it would simply not be enough for me to meet my protein goals.
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    greenbaymichk reacted to Miss Mac in Will we have to low carb for ever?   
    Yes, but.....................I do eat carbs. but they are non-starchy carbs from non-starchy veggies and one serving of non-starchy fruit like berries. One slice of wheat bread is allowed on my plan, but at Breakfast, not dinner. My plan allows for about 150 carbs, but some of that is from two servings of milk or Greek Yogurt. I find that if I go over fifty carbs, I stall.
    Still, at 50 carbs, I can eat all of the green veggies and tomatoes I can stand. If I get the mindless nibbles, I will open a can of green Beans and pour them into a bowl. They do a lot less damage than chips. i take thick slices of cucumber and use them to hold bites of tuna salad instaed of using crackers. I have made adjustments, but it's not killing me. As a matter of fact, ditching starchy carbs has made me feel a lot better. So, my taste buds don't like it, Miss Tummy is the boss of me, now
    The hardest thing for me to give up is bananas, so I will cut them in thirds and have that 1/3 with breakfast, but not at bedtime. I don't like to sleep on carbs.
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    greenbaymichk reacted to latido in Protein Artist - puree recipe ideas and menus   
    OOh, pictures are on pintrest http://www.pintrest.com/proteinartist
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    greenbaymichk reacted to maggie409 in Funny Story   
    I went for my second leak test after my surgery and I was shown the x-Rays. I was horrified to see clamps running the length of my sleeve and part of my esophagus!! I asked the doctor, "are those normal?" "What are those." He very calmly says "your bra." Thank God for his extensive medics degree!! Needless to say I felt very silly.
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    greenbaymichk reacted to jobillandjosh in Losing Weight Before Surgery - It's Messing with My Head. Does anyone else feel like this?   
    My insurance and doctor haven't asked me to lose weight. I've been doing that on my own since January and am down 30 lbs. I have about 3 months until surgery and I plan on doing what I'm doing now so I'll actually lose more weight. My surgeon was fine with this. He said do what you're doing. Make habits. OK great!
    But losing weight on my own is totally messing with my head. I know I need this surgery. I have lost this same 30 lbs I don't know how many times and have 90 to go. I don't lie to myself about needing surgery, but I don't always like it. I feel like I'm mourning that I couldn't do this on my own. It's not the food I feel bad about. I'm mourning losing this life where I don't have to sip all day, where I won't throw up foam, or worry about Hair loss. I know what I'm going to get on the other end is a great chance at a wonderful, healthy life. It's just the pounds I'm dropping right now sometimes make me think why can't this time be different? Because it's not. Period.
    Is this weird that I feel like this? Or is this a normal phase of the process? When I get like this I try to remember the benefits of surgery and that it gives me the best chance I will ever have at managing my obesity.
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    greenbaymichk reacted to VSGAnn2014 in Honestly,tell me the truth. NO more Booze or caffinee?   
    My surgeon approved me for coffee at 10 days post-op. I now drink 1/2 cup to 1 cup of coffee in the morning with the same amount of hot skim milk.
    I had no alcohol until 5.5 months post-op. Since then I have 4 ounces of wine 4-5 days a week.
    I reached my weight loss goal at 8.5 months post-op. I'm now 4-5 pounds below goal. Doing great.
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    greenbaymichk reacted to DreamsComeTrue15 in I'm going in!   
    Checking in at the hospital..I'll see you all on the other side
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    greenbaymichk got a reaction from chines66 in June Sleevers!   
    I love seeing the progress reports!
    I am on day 8 of liquid diet - down one pants size and 10 lbs.
    On to Monday!
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    greenbaymichk reacted to BariatricBarb in June Sleevers!   
    Walk walk walk!
    I completely agree! I was up and walking in about 3 hours in the hospital. And at least every 3 hours after that. I was surprised that I actually felt better after that. Today is day 5, and I'm walking for about 15 minutes every few hours. I feel pretty good today. Had a few bites of yogurt for Breakfast and herbal tea. I am restless at night too. I hadn't thought about it from being from the anesthetic. Thanks for sharing that. Good luck greenbaymichk! You won't regret it
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    greenbaymichk got a reaction from roseluv3 in Liquid Diet   
    The first two days are rough, but then your hunger diminishes. Try drinking warm broth - that's what got me through.
    And let somebody else cook dinner for the family - cooking dinner while on a liquid diet would be torture!!!
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    greenbaymichk reacted to ProudGrammy in Keep this post going:) Things I am looking forward to (not food related)   
    @@Jessica Radcliff
    Tomorrow, the next day, the next day, the next day and the...... etc
    looking forward to continuing my healthier, happier, lllllonger life
    looking forward to getting a face lift June 25th
    hadn't " officially" "announced" it yet
    for now, please keep my secret
    kathy
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    greenbaymichk reacted to tlemieux220 in Keep this post going:) Things I am looking forward to (not food related)   
    I am looking forward to just feeling better and not being in anymore pain when I walk. I am also looking forward to being able to spend time with my children and being able to keep up with there activities without being tired all the time.
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    greenbaymichk reacted to no onions in Another "I told some people at work and some friends" thread :-)   
    I've lurked on the boards long enough to know that many people choose to keep their surgery entirely private, some are very public and some tell a few people. I recently told my team (@work) that I would be taking a LOA for about 4-weeks. I decided that I wouldn't tell them why, but changed my mind during the conversation. I was very prepared for any negative reactions - they did not come. They were nothing but supportive. I didn't realize just how emotional I am over this entire issue (weight, surgery, etc) until I actually started speaking. Typically, I'm pretty reserved, but during this conversation - I felt like crying. Anyway, good experience, moving on..
    I told a friend (who had lap-band) and she was interested and not judgmental. She did explain that she wasn't happy with her lap-band, but understood that my surgery was a different tool. This conversation was pleasant and I wasn't emotional about it. So moving on...
    I told another good friend (she is overweight) and she was obviously concerned. One of the things she said to me, "I feel like people who have surgery just haven't tried hard enough." I sort-of expected that she might have a judgmental response and was prepared for it. I simply replied, that "20+ years of trying very hard, finding success and weight loss, but not being able to keep the weight off, is very hard work and doesn't indicate any lack of trying on anyone's part." What can one say to that? Not much if they are even slightly thoughtful and self-aware. I went on to explain that she needs to reconsider her mindset - people use the surgery as a tool, not a panacea. WLS is not a quick fix, it's not magic.
    With all of the above said, I'm glad I told the people I mentioned. It's a personal decision and not for everyone. If you choose to discuss WLS with others, be prepared for a variety of reactions from them and from yourself.
    Best of luck to everyone!
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    greenbaymichk reacted to nandjsmom in June Sleevers!   
    t hi s may be TMI, but passing gas after surgery has made me feel so much better!
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    greenbaymichk reacted to Drzstephy in June Sleevers!   
    wow lucky you..i know they say the diet is required to shrink the liver but I honestly think its more of a diet to try to gettinguse to liquid and non fatty foods for after surgery..im on a 2 week liquid diet and it seems a little too much like its not like im hungry or anything but I just want to bite into something hahahah
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    greenbaymichk reacted to laguerr13 in June Sleevers!   
    Yes, I work in psych and when I started this journey I didn't understand why having a letter from my psychiatrist was so important, but very quickly I realized that my mind was having a harder time with it than my body, I have since changed my mindset and for me I am treating this as a rebirth, literally, willing to learn the right food to eat, time, amount, and most importantly meals are only a small fraction of the day and there are more things to be done than just eating, I know in a normal condition for most families this is a very important time, like people who look forward to Sunday family dinners , but this is self preservation for me, one other thing and I need to be careful of the wording cause I promised someone on here I would not be negative, you have almost absolutely nothing to worry about if you really are committed to everything required of you, I researched it for 2 years before undertaking the process and realized that a large percentage of the horror stories were posted by people who had not done what they were supposed to and tried to use the surgery as an easy quick fix, so good luck you will be ok and lots of these guys on here are great and look out for you, I scheduled on the 10th and excited as heck!
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    greenbaymichk reacted to work2Bskinny in June Sleevers!   
    I was in the same mental state, not really sure who to tell and how to explain the rapid weight loss, and my nutritionist told me that telling people might raise "the stigma" that Im taking "the easy way out", but that pushed me to want to get rid of that stigma. So I started telling people, and talking about the process a bit. If people are going to judge me, I cant stop that, but I can go in knowing that my colleagues and family understand why I am doing it and some have already started supporting me by asking questions about the shakes and if I'm nervous or excited. Some have asked if they can support me through an exercise routine when we return from summer. I don't feel judged, I feel really supported and cared for...what a pleasant surprise!! For those that are teachers, trust your colleagues---throughout the school year we all Celebrate and support each other, why should your personal health decision be any different? I am having the surgery before school is out, because our high deductible insurance plan starts over July 1. I wanted to make sure I didn't have much out of pocket expense. The staff at my school is so supportive and have already been planning end of the year activities so I don't have to scramble to write four days of lesson plans, etc...I was very nervous about telling people, but after seeing my colleagues response, I am very vocal now about my decision and getting as much support as I can!!
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    greenbaymichk got a reaction from DreamsComeTrue15 in My day is June 17th   
    I am scheduled for June 23rd - so far, so good on the pre op diet - lost 10 lb already.
    I just want to get this party started!!!
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    greenbaymichk got a reaction from nikkimapr in Getting sleeved June 23rd!   
    I'm also scheduled 6/23 - so far, so good on the Liquid Protein diet.
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    greenbaymichk reacted to Babbs in Any Regrets?   
    Most have regrets very soon after surgery. You're dealing with some pain (honestly not too much), you miss food, your tummy feels funny, you're tired, it's a damn full time job the first few weeks just to get your fluids and protien in....I could go on.
    Fast forward a couple months. You are starting to feel normal, you can ALMOST eat everything again, and you've lost weight! And more than likely you have been taken off your meds for diabetes and high blood pressure. Score!
    Fast forward a year or 2. You have lost so much weight that people don't recognize you! You actually exercise, and you love it! ( Well, maybe) You've had to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe, and you look and feel better than you have in years! Except for some much needed restriction that helps you to not overeat, especially in situations where you're tempted, you feel completely normal. And you LOOK normal. You're finally not the fattest person in the room. You FINALLY feel in control.
    What's there to regret??
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    greenbaymichk reacted to Rochellevsg in June Sleevers!   
    June 22. I'm so excited. I'm not really nervous, or at least not yet ????

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