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dbp3k

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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About dbp3k

  • Rank
    Novice
  • Birthday 03/14/1980

About Me

  • Gender
    Female
  • Interests
    Hunting, fishing, camping, working with my dogs, outdoor activities
  • Occupation
    Janitor-mom
  • City
    cold
  • State
    Saskatchewan
  • Zip Code
    s0c 1s0
  1. Soooo-two weeks post op wondering how everyone made themselves get into the habit of recording every portion size, drink etc. when you are busy busy working each day?

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    2. Cervidae

      Cervidae

      Since I eat so little every day, I usually plan what I'm going to eat ahead of time and put it into MyFitnessPal. Then at the end of the day if I added a snack or didn't eat something, etc, I change it as needed. Doesn't take long at all and I have a detailed record of what and how much I'm eating.

       

    3. 2goldengirl

      2goldengirl

      I've actually started preop. I use Sparkpeople, and I can track on my phone, my iPad, my work or home computers. I take my breakfast and lunch to work, and I prepare lunches for the week over the weekend, so those are pre-measured. I take a yogurt for breakfast and that's premeasured as well.

    4. LaurJo

      LaurJo

      I typically track it in my head during my work day, but when I get home, I will spend some time recording because if I let it go a couple days, I will forget. My surgeon has us use MyFitness Pal, and it's a great program. I've use a lot of different trackers and I like this one the most of all the ones I've used.

  2. Anybody out there know how much protein is too much protein?

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    2. WLSResources/ClothingExch

      WLSResources/ClothingExch

      My RD told me that over 120 is too much. I read that exceeding 140 is crazy. Certainly 120 is far more than anyone needs.

    3. OKCPirate

      OKCPirate

      Not a concern unless you have a kidney problem. I aim for 100g minimum.

    4. KindaFamiliar

      KindaFamiliar

      I do 100g per day at the moment...

      120-140 when I'm 'training'..

      But as @CowgirlJane stated before, it's really a question for your nutritionist...

       

  3. Another day-another welcome challenge-lets see if i can get in all my fluids today-64 oz here I come!!!

    1. Djmohr

      Djmohr

      You can do it!

  4. 10 days post op and today is the first day I've even had a little energy-been so tired!

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    2. Djmohr

      Djmohr

      It will get better, I promise!

    3. LaurJo

      LaurJo

      Everyone's body responds differently to this surgery. If your body is tired, make sure you are resting. But also you might want to make sure you are getting enough fluids. Being dehydrated makes you very tired, believe it or not! And it's very easy to get dehydrated when you are losing so much weight. Especially the first few weeks after the surgery. Good luck to you and hope you feel better!

    4. LaurJo

      LaurJo

      Everyone's body responds differently to this surgery. If your body is tired, make sure you are resting. But also you might want to make sure you are getting enough fluids. Being dehydrated makes you very tired, believe it or not! And it's very easy to get dehydrated when you are losing so much weight. Especially the first few weeks after the surgery. Good luck to you and hope you feel better!

  5. 10 days post op-feeling a little better today have been having some headaches though and still pretty tired. Pain is pretty much gone though. :)

    1. Djmohr

      Djmohr

      Headache can come from dehydration. Keep sipping.

  6. 10 days post op-feeling a little better today have been having some headaches though and still pretty tired. Pain is pretty much gone though. :)

  7. dbp3k

    Anesthesia...

    Last thing-them complimenting the tattoo on my back and asking me if I was a hunter First thing-feeling very nauseated and a nurse telling me to breathe What's the LAST thing that you remember before going under the anesthesia and the FIRST thing that you remember waking up?
  8. dbp3k

    Juarez or Tijuana?

    I am seven days post op with Dr. Ponce in Tijuana-the people were very kind and the care was wonderful-I couldn't have asked for better that way-they seemed liked they genuinely cared right down to the doctors inturn who made sure were very comfortable and had no questions or concerns once we were leaving the hospital. The whole group of people who made our trip possible and comfortable were amazing.
  9. Hello guys-Im back and seven days post op-cant say I feel like a million bucks-Im sure tired but otherwise I fel a bit better each day!

    1. NewSetOfCurves

      NewSetOfCurves

      It takes time to feel yourself again, but you will get there. Hope you feel better soon. Rock that sleeve!

  10. Leaving today heading south-Surgery will be the 22nd-no turning back now :)

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    2. Daisee68

      Daisee68

      Good luck! You'll do great!

    3. Valentina

      Valentina

      Well, we hope you come back sometime!---maybe a little less of you! prayers going upstairs just for you. Piece of cake!--whoops! --can't be mentioning "the devil's temptation. Let me rephrase: "PIECE OF PROTEIN!!! :) Really, can't wait to hear about your success!!! God's speed, my friend.

    4. dbp3k

      dbp3k

      Thanks guys Im 7 days post op and everyday seems to get a little better.-Im sure tired though.

  11. They told me the wait was two to four years but of course that was after I had been on the list for 1 and a half years and then I disappeared from it and had to start over-so the 22nd is my big day-surgery in Mexico!
  12. January 22nd is coming quickly-I am excited.

  13. -44 here today-good day to stay inside and work on a hobby!!!

    1. WLSResources/ClothingExch

      WLSResources/ClothingExch

      Yikes, you certainly can't be in Tijuana, as the system shows. My guess is Saskatchewan or Manitoba or perhaps Whitehorse, Yellowknife or Iqaluit? Fairbanks? Nuuk? Will you tell?

    2. Josey Quinn

      Josey Quinn

      LOL. I'm from Texas. I thought the minus sign was a typo. :-)

    3. dbp3k

      dbp3k

      lol nope im in Saskatchewan!

       

  14. You look wonderful in both photos but healthier in the second. Thanks for sharing-I know it took a lot for me to share my photos right away but I am hoping it will be another way I can inspire myself when I see changes-Im counting down. Only five days until my surgery. Thanks for being an inspiration. God bless you and yours. As of this week I finally hit a normal BMI and i promised myself when that time came I would finally share some pictures. By the way, I still do not like having my picture taken but before I hid behind everyone and because I was tall it was easy to hide the rest of me. Now I definitely am willing to get in the shot and I no longer cringe when I see the pictures. The only pics I could find before surgery were taken on a cruise with my hubby, Son and Granddaughter. These were taken 1 month before my bypass. EPSON001_000001.jpg EPSON002_000001.jpg My after was taken earlier today, down 137lbs and finally at a BMI of 24.9 DSC_0134.jpg
  15. I was week last night and had tacos with cheese, sour cream, and tortilla when Im not supposed to have any dairy or processed foods! I feel terrible guilty and its only five days until surgery. Good news?-Im down 21 lbs

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    2. WLSResources/ClothingExch

      WLSResources/ClothingExch

      Did the tacos taste good? If so, not the absolute worst thing. What a shame it would be if they'd been merely mediocre. Work on banishing "guilt" from your vocabulary. It's a futile, self-indulgent emotion -- ME! ME! ME! - and it goes nowhere fast. You've been doing something right to have lost 21 lbs. You'll be fine. You are fine.

    3. dbp3k

      dbp3k

      Yes lol the tacos were delish! Thanks for the advice! and thanks for letting me know I'm not the only one to have weak moments. :) Feels good to not be alone. :)

    4. sweettiff

      sweettiff

      Don't feel bad! It's not easy letting go of what you're used to. You've lost weight and that's what matters. One night, about 3 days before surgery, I have in and had a grilled chicken wing and it seemed like the best that I had ever tasted. My surgeon was proud of my 20 lb loss before surgery and things are going well.

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