kiwijet

Wow was I tired and sore today. Its amazing how much conditioning you lose when you are largely inactive for 5 weeks. Was abit disappointing too as the infinitely more accurate scales at work show that I have lost 18 kgs so far. But I got alot of supporting comments as well which is nice. What is a slider that you talk about.
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Hi kiwi jet happy first day back at work today. Wow that's an amazing weight loss so far things have been pretty slow for me in that department.
Eating slow is so hard I was in a rush the other morning and ate my omelette to fast I felt sick and sore had the worst burps and my sleeve played up all day.
I ate last night almost a full chicken leg so drum and thigh I was surprised I was darn full.
I've started eating Protein bars too I go back to normal food tomorrow but my diet has pretty much been normal since I went onto soft foods. I find the eating and waiting to drink vice versa the most frustrating thing about this process so far. I have not eaten any slider foods yet I've looked at the crackers a few times I did eat a couple of cashews the other day also went to a 1st bday party and managed to avoid the cake and brownie luckily they cooked a hot ham it was so yummy so I had a couple of pieces of that and some cheese.
I hope you have a wonderful day back at work today let us know how it goes
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Yeah that was a dumb question who the f*** looks forward to that haha.
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Dont know what a 36 looks like but my surgeon reckons its the best size. Too many problems with the 32 and I respect his opinion as hes one off if not the most experienced surgeons in Melbourne with almost 700 operations.
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I find I can eat more some days then others and I dont know why and then other days I can hardly get a few mouthfuls in. A brother of mine back in NZ has mentioned that program called the 'big ward' if it's the same one. I wish I could have seen it b4 the op. Although I have no regrets and still believe that this will be one of the best things I have ever done. I bet if you put on a plate what you used to eat next to what you are eating now you would be amazed.
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It might seem slow now Shell but we have to give it the time it deserves. Lets see where are in six months. But I understand although as I dont have scales that can weight me I am in the dark as too my weight lost and so dont really worry about it, believing it will come off in due course. If you are getting pains in your chest check to see if you think its when your stomach is filling up or if you are eating too fast. If not that then take smaller bites maybe. I notice a sudden fullness or restriction when Im full and if I am eating too quickly I can go past the full stage when I still gave food going down which can be abit uncomfortable but pain is something I would be refering to your surgeon ir nurse.
I have always been a foodie and loved cooking so it will be interesting if I can or still have the same passion/interest with my restricted diet now as I used to have.
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Yippee back to solid foods. Where to start. Im on a 9 day road trip starting yesterday so I have brought alot of shakes and dietary Snacks (ultraslim bars and biscuits) with me to cover any missed meals. Haha the purpose of the trip visit all the gourmet smokehouses between Melbourne and the Hunter Valley - smoking food is one of my pastimes bacon, salmon etc. Having the ability to select from a range of foods is going to be exciting especially different textures. But its not like i can eat much. My partner and I couldn't eat one main meal between us - she ate the most by far and I couldn't eat one piece of toast for Breakfast. Im itching to get on some scales as I have weighted myself for a couple of weeks.
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I am till Tues but it was a special occasion. On the plus side I managed to to whipper snipper and mow all the lawns then chase said grandkids around the lawn to no ill effect. Also glad I never threw my old clothes out as I have so many that Im starting to fit again. Including ones that I never wore and still have their tags on. Are any if you finding you are hungry every 3 hrs and are you having 5-6 small serves a day or just sticking to Breakfast lunch and dinner.
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I think my boobs have shrunk as well.
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Dont worry Shell I think we need to be realistic and look at the long term. My dietitian said that Im not in a loss phase at the moment anyway. I think because we have gone from liquid to pureed foods has our bodies holding onto what it can. But stalls are not uncommon and if you read Bella's post earlier she mentions that weight loss will come. Its funny how we all have different schedules. I am on 1 week liquid then 2 weeks pureed before going onto soft foods and a full diet. I think Demon has about 4 weeks on pureed or soft foods. All I know is that I can't wait to get off pureed food. I get diarrhea from time to time which I have to watch as I dont need any accidents in public. But stall or no stall my clothes are starting to hang off me abit so thats a plus.
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Chin up kiwijet, 12kg down is still a great achievement!
I've been away for my best friends birthday for a week almost, and up till yesterday was having only 2 meals, need to get back into routine esp drinking fluids. I'm exhausted from doing so much! Hope everyone is well
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Yeah my clothes are already starting to hang off of me. Yeah Beans sound good. Think i might get some buttered Beans and do something with them.
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Hi all, so staples out and Id be lying if I said it hurt much. Most I didnt even feel. I got a slap over the hand for straying from my diet, but was also told I wasnt the first and I wont be the last. But they did remind me if the need to ket the stomach heal as much as possible before working it to hard so everything has to be blended. Mashed potato, egg, greek yoyurt with low fat ice cream anyone?
On a better note I have lost over 12kgs so far which is great. The beauty of not being able to weight myself at home lol.
I was given nexium for reflux when i was discharged but havent needed it, but my nurse told me today that they want me to take it everyday until finished as it helps to protect my stomach staples whilst healing from my stomach acids. Anyone else get told to do this.
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Special K Cereal with fresh milk and fruit sounds delecious. Big day 4 me. I get 22 staples out at 3pm. Gives me a chance to catch up with my dietitian and discuss my trials and also a chance to weight myself as i dont have scales that can weight me yet.
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Snap you two had the same Cereal haha wow exciting Kiwijet you can weigh in and catch up not so exciting about the staple removal but still it's moving forward. I had an eye appt after I had Breakfast and I was in his office and had the worst reflux and started dry reaching had to grab his rubbish bin thought I was about to throw up it was awful I had the shakes.
Let me know how your appointment goes today Kiwijet
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Special K Cereal with fresh milk and fruit sounds delecious. Big day 4 me. I get 22 staples out at 3pm. Gives me a chance to catch up with my dietitian and discuss my trials and also a chance to weight myself as i dont have scales that can weight me yet.
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Both i make a drink of the yogurt by mixing 2-3 tablespoons low fat greek yogurt with blended fruit or Syrup and a cup low fat milk. All my vegs and sauces etc are pureed.
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Sorry to butt in...
As I've posted elsewhere, if you're struggling with the liquid/purees not making you feel 'full' try crunching on some ice..
I found that my brain assumed that, as I'd not chewed, I'd not eaten...
That way you can chew on something that won't upset your sleeve...
It also has the bonus of helping with your Water intake...
Thanx...
Jason...

I think I should get some berroca it may help with my energy my Nut recommended. Start my multi a month out but she recommended a cheapish supermarket brand Centrum so I'm not sure I may go to the health shop and get a better one as I need a good multi
I've been using up my Optifast but I need to go buy some other flavoured Protein as the whole brand one I got tastes terrible it's gritty.
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I am having up and go and sustegen from time to time and a still have a bit of optislim to finish off. I am also on a berroca a day until i start solids, then i switch over to Multivitamins.
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You are right Shell. But i am listening to my body as soon as i get fill i stop. Plus i cook the food to soft and chew carefully but u are right i need to ease up abit.
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Actually its not a surgeon apt but a visit to see his nurse this friday to get the staples out. Ive been quite naughty and ate half a chicken and veg pie over an hour. Went down ok. Yeah i have six incisions with 18-20 staples.
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Just 3 of them. Shell i would like to think we will still be able to enjoy food. Maybe just not quite as much. But can live with that I intend to be the best petite gourmet chef I can lol
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I can only tolerate half a measuring cup of puréed food. If it's a cup of Soup I can tolerate almost 1 measuring cup.
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Demon do you feel like your stomach can take alittle more food as the swelling goes down. I can only eat such small amounts that peoples cats get feed more lol
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