LoseItKacy

In my program the sleeve actual has more restrictions for a longer time than bypass. You have a huge staple line that has a higher chance of leaks. In my program your on liquids for an extra week longer and on puréed food for an additional 2 weeks longer than the bypass patients. It really just depends on the program and the doctors opinion on how they feel about the surgery. But like others have said. This isn't a diet. It's a lifestyle change. And "if you do what you've always done, you will get what you've always gotten" From personal experience. Carbs got me here to begin with. I don't want to ruin this amazing opportunity I have. No matter how bad it sucks. I just sat at Applebee's and watched everyone eat. I went home and cried. I'm a month out. I miss food. I miss meals. But at the end of the day. My life and well being is way more important to me than Pasta and carbs. This is the last resort that can change my life for the better. There is no other option after this. I can't afford to mess this up. I can't tell u how many times I have felt like this is unfair. But what's also unfair is not fitting comfortably on a plane, wearing cute clothes that don't cost a fortune cuz they are not plus size, feeling like I have no sense of self worth, being treated differently by others because of my size, no being able to go hiking with my friends, feeling like I have to miss out on so much because my body stops me. There's a lot of things that aren't fair but I'm slowly learning that food shouldn't be something that is "unfair" to me. I have to learn to eat to live and not live to eat. I completely understand where you are coming from but you have to look past the "now" feelings and think of where you will be years from now living a happier healthier life.

I'm in Woodbury, east of the twin cities I am 1 month post op RNY. I had dr Kelly at St Joes. I'm really lucky to have such an amazing program and I hope everyone has the best of luck on their journeys! It's a huge adjustment but it's so worth it if you are ready for it! If anyone wants to meet up! I would be more than excited to!

Just realized people asked how I was doing! (This was so far on the bottom of my participated list that I didn't see it!) I'm a month out. I had a few struggles right after surgery. I have good and bad days. I'm extremely emotional and hormonal lately. In the mornings I struggle with dehydration but each day gets better. I work out 5 days a week now. I've lost 30 pounds since surgery. I lost 22 in pre op. So I'm down 53 pounds. Which is awesome. I have a hard time with protein. I'm maybe getting 30g at most. I can't eat half of what I should. But it's getting better. I miss food. Not gonna lie but I wouldn't change what I did for the world. My acid reflex is completely gone and that allow has improved my life by a long shot.

Trust me it goes by fast. My process was 8 months. Now I'm a month out and I'm really glad I had the time to start making changes. I know it feels like forever but I thought it was really helpful.

I had gastric bypass. My taste buds are extremely sensitive. I had lemon Greek yogurt once and I couldn't even get one bite in it was so sour! I spit it out in seconds. food for the most part is extremely bland. I love Water. Certain shakes taste gritty to me so I mostly have to do Protein powder in crystal light. It's just crazy to me how much things have changed.

So I'm on here all the time. I see a lot of post about people "cheating". Here's the thing. I'm one month post op and I've NEVER cheated. I eat 3 times a day. Protein first (usually that's the only thing I eat). Everything has less than 10g of fat, 10 grams of sugar, and I shoot for 15-25g of protein per meal. I know a lot of people who "have sips of wine" or "try taste" of things they shouldn't have. But I don't. I don't know if it's anxiety. I'm terrified of dumping. I don't want to fail this. I've lost 47 pounds and I just want to do this right. BUT everyone says it's ok to have a treat every now an then. Or go out to eat. Or not go to the gym (I work out 5 days a week now). Even my nutritionist. They said they don't want us to completely cut everything out of our lives but learn to moderate and make better choices. But I'm terrified that if I do I'll lose control. So question. When is it ok to "moderately" indulge? Is it normal to be so "by the book"? I don't think I'm getting enough protein in and my mom says I should add one more "meal" to my day (I can take like 2 bites of soft food so I'm probably barely getting 500 calories a day)? But my program says eat 3 times a day so I don't every snack, but should I since I work out so much? I'm so proud of myself for not cheating but is it a bad thing that I don't ever test the waters?

I'm almost 3 weeks out and I was wondering if anyone has tried milk. I'm struggling to get my Protein in and I noticed my milk has 8g of protein and maybe should add some Protein powder to it. It's a little high in sugar (12g) but I was wondering if anyone has had any? The kind I have is 1%.

I don't like the word cheating either. That's why I put it in quotes. I just figured that was the most relatable word to use. I know I'm not ready to reach outside the boundaries right now. I just want to know how do you know when you are ready to. I dumped eating apple sauce that followed my rules. I'm terrified of dumping. I dread eating right now and I feel like I'm developing a fear of food and fear of breaking the rules. I would honestly just rather not eat. I only do it when I have to. I just want to know when that goes away and when eating will feel natural and not feel so methodical. I measure and weigh everything. Is that what most people do?

I had my surgery a month ago and I have used it once since surgery. My sleep has been terrible. I wake up every four hours like I use to before I had my CPAP but using my machine hurts. I get air in my stomach and I bloat and it's super uncomfortable.

I didn't have to write a letter but my doctor wrote me a letter of medical necessity when they submitted my package to tricare.

I'm Minnesota too!Me too!!! Which part? Southwest metro, near Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, etc.. You? Elk river is quite far for me, about an hour. But thanks for the offer!! I live in Woodbury. I don't think that's too far? I've only lived here for a couple years so I'm not sure where everything is. Lol

I'm Minnesota too!Me too!!! Which part?

Mac an cheese. And I honestly don't miss it. It made me feel terrible. I would love me some spaghetti right now tho! And dinner rolls!

Yup! That thing was my life saver. If it's on right it feels so good!

I haven't had a period in two years. Well I started one yesterday. I'm three weeks post op. Mine is pretty much the same. Thick. But mine were like that back when I had a period. My doctor said its just the hormones adjusting. As your body changes rapidly your hormones have a hard time keeping up and staying balanced. It takes awhile but it should level out and become more normal.

I had my surgery on the 30th to! It's interesting that someone said u need two comorbitites. When I talked to tricare they said if you had a bmi of 40 you didn't have to have any comorbitites. I had 2 comorbitites (sleep apnea and acid reflux) and a 40 bmi. I also didn't have to do a 6 month weigh in with a pcp. In fact I only saw my pcp once and that was after I was approved (I needed a pre op physical done by her). I saw a nutritionist 4 month in a row because of my programs requirements and I was approved within a week. My program was more vigorous than tricare was. The only hard part about tricare was every time I called them I got different answers for the same question I had called about 2 days before. I was nervous about the approval but I had no problems. The only part that got frustrating was my insurance lady from my program called tricare to ask for an update on my claim and they told her it was approved. But they sent my approval letter in the mail ???? come on tricare. No one mails anything anymore. I couldn't get my date until the hospital had a hard copy of my approval letter.

I did. I had tricare standard tho I don't live close enough to a base to have prime which was not cool because I had 20-25% copays

Saturday night I went through that. I probably should have gone to the ER. I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't see straight. I felt like I was hit by a bus. My mom had to keep me away and make me drink every three minutes for a couple hours until she would let me sleep. It was scary honestly. Dehydration is a constant battle for me. Up until yesterday I was barely getting 16oz in. And I'm three weeks out. I got a lot of protein water and that's pretty much all I can stomach. If it ever gets like what it was that night I'm going to the hospital. I also found out that when I'm dehydrated it's harder to get food in. Especially in the morning. So now I wake myself up throughout the night to take sips so it's not as rough in the morning.

I was the same way. I'm three weeks out as of today. If u haven't had nausea up until now it's a good chance it could be dehydration. At least that's what mine was/is. I only get nauseous if I haven't been doing good on protein and water.

I can totally relate to this! It's like they see something that you are using and they just take it the moment they can! I went to the bathroom. Was gone MAYBE a minute and holly stole my heating pad!

I have a 65 pound lap dog lol. I understand your concern. I'm 3 weeks out and I've just tried to set barriers so she doesn't jump on me. She's a big baby so she likes to cuddle in my lap. When I came home from surgery she would sit in front of me and cry because I wouldn't let her in my lap.

I'm three weeks as of today and I started work two days ago. I'm exhausted. I don't think I'm ready to be working honestly. I just don't have the energy yet and I'm still trying to switch to soft foods so I have to be careful with eating. it's harder to focus on eating and getting Protein in when I'm worried about rushing around to classes and catching up on school work. Then turning around and running to work. It's just a lot. I wish I woulda took longer off.

That's normal. I had one too. I actually had 2. One internal and one under the skin near my belly button. I'm three weeks out and it's starting to go away. I saw my surgeon last week and said its pretty common from the instruments and it should go away. It doesn't hurt anymore for me but it was pretty sensitive. My internal one on the other hand really hurt for awhile.

Where is it? If you don't mind me asking

They never "gave" me a goal but we talked about what was a healthy weight for my height and size. He said anywhere from 130-155 is where he would like to see me. So I set an initial goal of 135 (I use to weigh that much when I was a competitive swimmer). But now I think I want to set a range and not a specific number. If I'm anywhere from 135-145 I'll be happy. Everyone kinda finds their own "sweet spot" where they can maintain their loss.