Shell ????

I was sleeved on the 29th I'm down 28kgs Since my pre Opp diet to date had my catch up with my NUT today she's really happy wth my progress I've had quite a lot of restriction recently and my Water intake has been bad this last week other than that I'm feeling really good I'm loving clothes shopping again I've found my passion for life only 12 kgs to go to goal.
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Yuck Isopure I bought heaps of it then I tried it big waste of $100 it has a high Protein content however but blah
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Same burping is my warning sign
and I burp also in general a lot more now not just when I'm at capacity but I know the difference between the two the capacity burping is uncomfortable.
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It just gets better and better first night is defiantly the worst by far your on the home stretch now just rest up and keep on top of pain meds good luck
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Great article about a nurse at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston who had VSG....
ttp://www.wcvb.com/health/hospital-nurse-loses-135-pounds-after-stomachslimming-surgery/39632422?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=FBPAGE&utm_campaign=WCVB%20Channel%205%20Boston
It's nice to see something positive in the media about bariatric surgery.

Lipsticklady im with you cheese is my lifesaver fave food I turn to it when I need more Protein and calories I have it every day I love it I buy all different types smoked is my current fave but I simply could not have survived without my go to precious cheese ❤️❤️
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Hardest habit to break eating fast
And drinking carbonated Water love the stuff it's the only thing I miss from my old life but it's a small price to pay to be healthy.
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Well you guys have made me realize that I'm struggling with a lot of things:

First a couple things about me: I am a lifelong professional dieter. I have done every diet in the book and have lost significant weight successfully with every single one. Keeping it off however, has never worked. This time MUST be different.

I've been basically living a low carb lifestyle since 2000. Back then I lost a ton of weight on Atkins, maintained most of that loss for 4 years (longest maintenance ever), then decided to add bread, rice, and Pasta into my diet again and become very sedentary. KABOOM! That said, I really have been mainly living on Protein and veg ever since, but my portions have been enormous, my activity has been nil, and I've cheated here and there... and everywhere. But sticking to high Protein, low carb is really not a challenge for me. I've been doing it, for the most part, for over a decade and a half. And I'm not a sweets eater, so no problems there.

However...

Not Drinking While Eating.
So annoying. I want something to wash my meal down with. I get thirsty when I eat and often I'm thirsty before I eat and have to choose one or the other.. then wait. This is torture but the one time I did drink right before eating, I puked my dinner into the sink so.. I don't do that anymore. But I don't like it.
Not Being Able to Chug
This is probably my biggest hurdle. Pre-surgery, a gulp for me was 16 oz. Now I've had to take to using 4 oz dixie cups to prevent myself from glugging down too much at once. I do miss chugging! And I knew I would. This almost stopped me from having surgery.
Eating Slow
This is impossible for me. I'm only about 10 weeks out and am long able to eat at my pre-surgery speed. I think this is allowing me to pack too much in too fast before the pain hits..

Eating Standing Up
Usually at the counter next to the fridge.. with the fridge door open...

Taking Small Bites
I work at this but.. it's just not as satisfying as a mouthful. Ugh.

Not Cleaning My Plate
Initially I had this down pat since I measured and portioned everything. But I'm getting a little lax and at times just guessing at portion sizes or planning to leave leftovers. Tonite I ate an entire 7 oz filet mignon plus 4 oz of sauteed mushrooms. In about 15 minutes. How the hell..!!? I could not believe I was able to eat all that! What happened to my 4-6 oz max!!? Since when is steak a slider food?! I never should have put all that food on my plate. I was VERY uncomfortable after eating. But there was a silver lining in that I was completely satiated for a full 7 hours afterwards instead of my usual 2-3 hours. So that's something at least. But I need to get a handle on this nonsense before it all goes south.

What I am doing really well at is getting off my arse. I have a boatload of energy and I can't seem to sit still for 5 minutes. I even joined a gym and have actually been going regularly.. and enjoying it. So there's that.

I wanted to end this post on a positive note

Hardest habit to break eating fast
And drinking carbonated Water love the stuff it's the only thing I miss from my old life but it's a small price to pay to be healthy.
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OK, I am 1 year post and still burp like a monster! Especially when I eat something that I shouldn't ????. I have no idea when or if this will stop. I would suggest speaking to your nutritionist to get a better understanding of the cause.
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Congrats everyone! I'm 13 months post-op today and feel wonderful at the ripe young age of 54

My heaviest I was 250.
Today I weigh 157
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I believe that is a photo of a stomach before sleeve surgery and then after. The stomach cannot stretch back to its original size. It's physically impossible.
Do you realize the sheer pressure it would take to stretch a stomach that has no fundus? A lot more than a few carbonation bubbles can do.
Can we just put this old wives tale to rest now? It's tiresome.

I don't believe these photos are real...

Burping for me has become a after every meal event they can go on for up to 2 hours after eating I'm getting really over it I'm almost 9 weeks out it doesn't matter how little I eat I still get them my surgeon said to eat slower it doesn't help. I'm hoping they go away too
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Burping for me has become a after every meal event they can go on for up to 2 hours after eating I'm getting really over it I'm almost 9 weeks out it doesn't matter how little I eat I still get them my surgeon said to eat slower it doesn't help. I'm hoping they go away too
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Welcome Betty tell me did you get the sleave?
I put an offer in on the house Shell, find out if its accepted tomorrow, fingers crossed for number 4. As far as eating I am struggling to cook small enough amounts for my new portion sizes so I often dont bother cooking at all. (Something I used to love to do)
But I am learning to enjoy pieces of fruit as a Meal Replacement or snack. As far as body size I have def dropped a dress size or two. But I still have abit if a belly. But I too am impatient too see results. I will have to wait to xmas yo get a look at what the end result will look like. I am lighter on my feet though and am finding physical activity alot easier than it was previously.
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I had the sleeve done in March I have rheumatoid arthritis and I take Brufen 800mg x2 at night my surgeon said it wasn't an issue with NSAIDS going forward straight after surgery for 2 weeks he put me on Celebrex then I went back to Brufen I haven't had any issues to date.
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I'm going back tomorrow kiwijet, friend is picking me up as I can't drive my wrist is too sore. But not gonna let that stop me!
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Oh No I really do feel for you this must be such a awful shock just know we are here if you need to talk. One day at a time and try to look after you.
Take care xoxo
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You look wonderful. Keep going girl. I'm seven months out too and so happy. Isn't WLS surgery just the most amazing thing. I'm loving my journey and hope that anyone who is wondering whether or not to undergo surgery just goes for it. It's the best thing that I have ever done. My fitness levels have just soared, as has my self esteem. I'm having a ball wearing clothes that are fun instead of functional and am determined to grow old disgracefully.  

Wow an amazing transformation you must be super proud congratulations
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So here it is....my daughter had this in her room and gave it to me. My highest weight was 297. Pre surgery 267, now 145. I'm 5'8 and it took me a little less than a year. Enjoy! Lol!!! Sorry it's sideways. I'm adding a side by side for comparison.

I was sleeved 29/3 and my scale is moving slower than a turtle having a nap grrrrr
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So you are a lower bmi like myself??
id say that has a lot to do with it as we do lose slower as we don't have as much to lose in total. when I add in my pre Opp diet results and post Opp results it's amazing 22kgs at least since mid March
I think I just thought it would be more steady post Opp
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