Cari Dickenson

you might need to talk to doc. you are spose to be able to eat 4 ounces you could have a stricture thats preventing you getting the Protein you need please please talk to doc.... at 2 months you should be almost ready to eat regular food.... steak meats etc.... I guess I've got a below average capacity. At 8 weeks a could barely finish 2 tablespoons and then I'd be stuffed for 1/2 day. Even a piece of string cheese was two meals. Now I'm 28 months out and have been maintaining below goal for over a year and a half. If it's mostly liquid (like soup) I MIGHT be able to finish a whole cup of something. But anything with any density, I'm limited to about 1/2 cup. I get in what I need by eating 6-8 times/day. This has been my max capacity and hasn't really changed since about 14 months out. THANK GOODNESS!

Don't back out... if you do.. then you stay overweight and at first it is hard don't get me wrong. I was scared... couldn't help but think why did I do this... Now 5 months out I can eat... normal food steak.. all meats Beans cheese are my main foods.... I even have a piece of bacon now and again... But its about changing eating habits... and portions... I weigh all my food and drink as much as I can... NO CARBS! I promise its worth it... anything I want.... at first I couldn't eat eggs Starting this last month I was able to eat them again it's not easy but once you get use to it, its not so bad... it was worth it I feel better pre diabeties gone... semi high blood pressure gone..... I look better and feel better can do stuff I would not have even tried to do before.

Bariatric legal pizza Ingredients One pound ground (raw) chicken breast - or 3 small boneless breasts, pulsed in food processor ½ cup grated Parmesan 1 cup freshly shredded part skim mozzarella - one cup shredded cheese is 4 ounces by weight ½ teaspoon garlic powder Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Dried oregano ½ cup prepared Pasta sauce Crushed red pepper flakes 4 or 5 basil leaves, rolled and sliced Toppings - lets not go crazy with fat - I used Molinari very lean pepperoni in paper thin slices Instructions Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper or foil sprayed with non stick vegetable cooking spray. In a medium bowl combine the ground chicken with ¼ cup parmesan, ¼ cup mozzarella, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon oregano. Mound the chicken mixture onto the parchment and pat into flat rectangle or disc. Cover with plastic wrap and evenly press or roll the chicken into a 7x10" rectangle or round. I use a rolling pin to get it very thin. Remove the plastic wrap and roast until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Smear crust with sauce, scatter with ¼ cup Parmesan, ¾ cup mozzarella, layer with toppings and season with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes and ¼ teaspoon oregano. Pop back into hot oven and cook until melted and bubbly 6 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and scatter with chopped basil Have your pizza.... this is bari safe

I talked to the doc about having no energy... its normal for the first yr or so... you body is always working burning fat... so even when you are sleeping resting your body is working to burn the fat.... it can also be carb with drawls as well... So it will adjust in time... My doc promised me because I was complaining about being so tired and sleeping too much.....I also complained I am now cold all the time doc said your body can only do so much... You learn and will adjsut as you go... I lost 128 pounds in 5 months that's a lot of my body working its butt off.... I eat no carbs at all.

Listen the nut doesn't know everything I lost a lot more then average but you know what if you are eating just meat. cheese Beans and taking your Vitamins..... I eat little to no carbs and non one who has had the surgery should be having carbs until you are ready to maintain weight...... unless it comes in the form of fruit... especially watermelon smoothies.... ( i freeze watermelon and ninja it and thats my smoothie) first you get a lil carb but you get the sweetness you might be craving/missing and you get the Water plus side to watermelon is the low cals in it... you use more to burn it and digest then it has in it so its a good fruit....

I really want everyone to feel as good as I do about having the surgery. It was scary at first don't get me wrong... but now I see such a beautiful future where before I didn't see a very good one.... So I am excited to share what I can with anyone who might need it.

I take vitafusion prenatal gummies.... easier for weight loss patients. ( bear in mind I hated gummy Vitamins these ones are not horrible) .. and you get what you need. i also take a phillips brand Fiber which also has b 12 in it... I thought my b 12 was low because I was tired actually my Vitamin d was a lil high 0-o most peoples are low funny since I do not drink nor like nor have ever liked milk. But the fiber keeps me regular... I take 2 in the morning two at night of the fiber... and the prenatals I take two in the morning and one at night ( trying to lower the Vitamin D and find the right level for it as all my other blood tests came back perfect. Bear in mind I have no thyroid and chronic back pain due to arthritis in my spine knees and hips so I also take pain meds

Are you taking the omeprazole ( or any acid reflux med?) You might need to take one later in the day... I take an extend release in the morning 40 mgs everyday... and I keep tums Handy for the just in case which has happened twice... But you should not be having this please let doc know.

If you need a friend or some help please contact me via email at xyzdreamz@centurylink.net... I will call you or you me and we can work out a way to keep yourself hydrated and get you some foods that will make you feel good and strong. I am still tired A LOT! I asked the doc he said because my body is burning fat 24/7 its always working even when I am resting so take a nap if and when you can... Please please get more to drink.... try the light gatoraid's if you have to or try this recipe I found to make it yourself Water gets boring sometimes.. home made gatoraid Serves: 6 cups Ingredients 1 cup 100% juice ( use sugar free or make your own fruit blend in a blender or ninja ( my ninja was the best thing I have ever bought watermelon ( lots of water and strawberries go well together... 2 Tablespoons honey ( can be skipped and add stevia to sweeten to taste) ¼ teaspoon sea salt 6 cups cold water Instructions In a saucepan stir juice, honey, and sea salt over medium heat until the honey and salt dissolve. Pour mixture into 6 cups of cold water. shake to combine. Chill mixture in the fridge until ready to serve.

I love it! Best gift I have ever given myself. Yeah I burp a lil more... But I am not having issues with food or being sick... You really have to measure your food for awhile to make sure you dont go over or you will be miserable.... Its beautiful amazing and its work.... But its worth every pound I have lost.... was it easy at first not at all.... but I wanted to be healthy I had the determination and guts to get through the hard parts... and am at the good parts now... I had my surgery nov 30 2015 and have lost a lot of weight and I feel lots better follow the diet you wont regret it...

Everyone is different but I have lost over a 100 pounds in about 4 months follow the diet and eat your Protein only and it will come off quickly mine did... weigh all that you eat every time....

I had my surgery in Utah ( USA) I was in the hospital for 3 days... tried to fight to get out second day but they had to do the leak test which wasn't very pleasant. the stuff they had me drink was pretty nasty but better ot be safe.... I hear leaks are less common depending on the surgeon mine has had one or two ever from her surgeries.... So as long as you have a good doc... I wouldn't worry about leaks much... If you get one... you will know it as you will run a fever be sick etc... look it up know what to watch for and just take all around good care of yourself.. <3

I hope you meant grams and not milligrams. Follow your surgeon's instructions for your situation. It sounds like you are doing great. I would have to disagree that more than 95 grams of protein is toxic for most people, though. My minimum is 100 grams a day and it is working for me so far. Yeah Grams I must have hit a button ... I have moments now... tired a lot... more then normal but docs said all my Vitamins are good and its normal since my body is burning the fat so quickly... faster than average I was told...

Very good info... I would also mention that foods you use to eat... You might not be able to eat after your surgery ( I love eggs and had issues with them for about 5 months, I can now eat them again). Same goes for scents... Ones you liked before may no longer appeal to you. It's a lil different for everyone but just in case... You have to try new foods slowly... and if they make your tummy feel bad... you should retry them after a couple of months...

ohh boy Do I ever know this issue. I have never had issues with being cold. Now I am freezing my butt off. I use to wear shorts and tank tops in the snow without issue. Now I am brrrr all the time.. Can't wait for summer... Maybe I won't struggle with the heat anymore that would be nice!! I think it's time to actually buy real winter clothes isntead of the few pieces of winter clothing I have... ( that are too big of course) LOL

Remember that that's only what statistics say. We can choose to fight those and Be where we want. This is just a tool to help us get to a fairly normal weight. In the end it really is up to us! Congratulations!

my doc has my Protein at 60 mgs or higher... no more then 95 ever as that is toxic. So When I saw the higher numbers I was getting concerned. I have lost 114 pounds or so now... But I literally only eat meats and Beans.. nuts and a bit of cheese and once in awhile when I get a craving I will have a small bit of potato... cole slaw... something to break up the tastes... I lost weight fairly fast according to doc... So eating what I am eating must be working... I need to start exercising again/. Moved from Utah to Idaho falls... and that took a lot out of me... to be fair moving is not sitting arund business... and we also had to rehab and paint etc still doing that part actually done with the living room kitchen and one bathroom... have one bathroom and 3 bedrooms to go

when you put on jeans for the first time in 6 yrs ( since they took out your thyroid) and burst into tears because they are ones you use to wear... and now they are too big OMG

So Excited for you. Ever difficult moment is so very worth the end result. I have lost more weight faster then I ever expected. Sip lots of water slowly... and ask for the water to be on your oxygen so you don't feel all dried up. the surgery works wonderful <3 blessings and good luck you got this!!

When all your clothes fall off and its time to buy new ones

Dr allowed regular coffee... pretty much right off the bat as one of my Clear liquids. I think some docs are okay with it. I drink my lil 4 ounces or so with some sf creamer. I had no issues with hair falling out. I lost my weight really fast. It was kind scary. I am at a "normal" amount now a few pounds here and there but I lost almost 80 pounds in about 2 months which was super scary actually. I made sure I got my Protein in and was lucky to not lose hair. thank goodness I have thin fine hair as it is and can't really afford to lose any! I did notice... your body scent changes a bit so be prepared for it to be different. I have lsot the taste for many things ( including cigarettes which is a huge blessing) Trust your body listen to it weigh and measure your food and you will do wonderful

well that kind of stinks though... :/ But it is what we have to work with... So trudging through it on foot in front of the other... I had started the gym... and got sick couldnt go to gym got meds from doc yesterday but still kinda in and out of my stall... weight loss some days I drop a pound others I don't not sure but its not like mine was at the start.... but curious what is normal for sleeve? I have no idea what I am spose to lose lets say weekly? anyone know the average numebrs

That's about when mine started it lasted about two weeks... now its back to a couple pounds a week. Docs said as long as no gain... then its good... and not to worry to try to change up something you do or eat. What worked for me honestly I jsut eat meat... and take my Vitamins gym 4 days a week I started just last week cos I wasn't released yet.... from the docs. You got this Enjoy your amazing changes