KristenLe

I made my own broth. Use can or box broth and boil celery, onion, carrots in it and add spices. I used salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, paprika. Much better than store bought. You'll be so much better off sticking with the pre-op diet. It's brutal but prepares your body for surgery and you mind for post-op. Good luck to you all! I'm 10 days post-op.

Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Be sure to stick with suggested serving size on your plan.

Nothing has changed on the scales or size-wise, and I know of course it won't for a little bit but I'm still so excited. Hahahaha
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Water (non caloric drinks) are key to weight loss. I would try getting even more than 64ozs. You've done great so far!

my typing is horrible..sorry
I can't see this screen...I think I said rheumatologist??? huh??
I meant surgical staff was fun
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I have been up and walking
I'm on full liquids..not just clear....
I have decreased meds...and I am sipping alot of liquids
not so bad
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the surgical staff were cutting jokes...had me laughing
not too bad so far....I will be here until Friday...hopefully no get that button before then hahaha
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had my surgery today at 1100
I would say it was a success . ...I wanted to share for those awaiting their surgery
The anesthesia was good, I was joking with the surgical staff then next I was waking up in recovery.
I have a pain pump....not using it excessively. I have not been allowed to sip yet....the dry mouth is no joke! ha ha. I have a swab and ice Water...so that is a plus.
I'm not nauseous....no pain...no gas pressure (yet) I did get up and urinated.
I washed my face, brushed my teeth and hair....I actually feel human again!
I did get an abdominal band....this is a good thing to have.
all is well......hope you don't mind the ramblings....hey, I AM medicated. haha
good night friends!
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Water (non caloric drinks) are key to weight loss. I would try getting even more than 64ozs. You've done great so far!

much better finally passed gas. Never knew that could be such a celebration lol rofl Pain is still a burden and in the extra pain meds but still taking walks
Thanks so much for ur support

Thank you, that's great advice! Oh, I'm not limiting my liquids. I'm trying to get more Protein in less volume of liquid but I'm well over my Water requirements for each day. My issue is that I love water and am struggling with everything else but the water. lol!

I can't drink any Protein drink, pre-made or otherwise. I'm a big fan of unflavored Protein if I find myself running low on protein. Maybe get some unflavored protein and add it to your purees/drinks. I use GENEPRO but others here like Isopure and many others.

I needed to hear this today! It's been a few days since I've seen the scale move and I've been very focused. I too need to increase my Water not getting 60oz in.

you've lost 21.5lbs in a month - that is phenomenal!!!! That's why I lost my first month and I had a very high starting BMI (66) on surgery day.
My only advice is increase your Water especially if you are closer to 40oz instead of 60oz. Really you should target a minimum of 64 oz fluids a day especially now that you are a month out and drinking shouldn't be as hard as it was the first week. Otherwise, let you body adjust and catch up after that massive loss your first week. Keep following your plan and walk as much as you can and the scale will move again. Weight loss is not a constant daily thing for most people but more stair step like.

It depends on your starting weight. It is not typical to lose 15-20 lbs only 7-10 days out. I don't think there's a norm. Everyone is different. Don't compare yourself to others - it'll drive you crazy! Congrats on your loss so far - that's awesome.

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@ Congrats!!! You've done incredibly well!!!

@@skeewee You should be worried - dehydration is dangerous. If it is impacting your kidneys - then it's critical that you increase your fluids. The weight gain is not unusual - but it's not what you should be concerned about.

As of this morning, I weigh 162.2 and have a BMI of 24.6! This puts me at a normal BMI for the first time since I was 14 years old! Feels great!
I've gone from 4XL shirts to M or L (depending on brand)
I've gone from 48 inch pants to 32 inch pants
I started at 333 on February 9th, 2016
I was 287 when I had my surgery on March 21st, 2016
I am 162 today, October 28th, 2016
I'm off all high blood pressure medication
I'm off my PPI
I only take multi Vitamins
I have so much more energy
My chronic pain from osteoarthritis in my knees is reduced (hip not so much, so I'm getting it replaced in January)
While it has been a ton of work (as you all know), I can not imagine this process having gone better or being more successful!
Now I just need to worry about maintaining which I fear will be the biggest challenge of all.

I'm 9 weeks out from my sleeve, and was in the habit of weighing myself every day, until my surgeon told me to stop driving myself crazy and just weigh myself once a week. So I decided to weigh myself every Friday to hopefully have a positive start to the weekend. I weighed in at 263.5 last Friday, but last night I had a dream that I stepped on the scale today and it said 355! In my dream I remember feeling like all the progress I made went down the tubes and that I would never be successful in my weight loss. Even though I knew it was just a dream, I woke up this morning feeling very anxious about weighing myself.
Well, I did get in the scale this morning, and the number read 257.5! That's 41.5 lbs down from my surgery weight of 299 and 56.5 lbs down from my highest of 314 lbs. Not to mention I haven't been in the 250's in about 8 years. I feel completely optimistic and motivated for the progress I'll be making going forward, and so grateful for this tool. As for my nightmare last night, I suppose it's Halloween, and we all deserve a good scare

I am wearing my wedding rings again!
I have a pair of boots (not wide calf) that I haven't been able to wear for 2 or more years. They are so cute and I can wear them again!!!
It's starting to be comfy to cross my legs.
My husband keeps telling me that my pants are NOT sexy. LOL. (Cuz I gots the droopy drawers )

Spent the night at a guys house. He offered me a shirt and one of his regular shirts was a night shirt on me. That would have never been possible before.

Hi KristenLe. Yes. I totally understand. Second day of pre-op. Did much better. Having all the clear liquid I can and keeping myself busy unpacking and organizing the new place. Seems to help distracting me from wanting to eat. Its not easy but I keep reassuring myself is going to be all worth. Looking forward to a healthy life.
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I had alot of nausea and take zofran. Sleeved 10/18. Sorry you had a leak - that's scary.

Are you still taking pain meds or Tylenol? Any other meds like lipitor? It's possible it's just a normal reaction post-op. I think it could also be from not getting enough Protein. Hope it resolves soon.