Marissela

I know I need to drink or intake more Protein....maybe that's why I'm stalling.
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I was the same way with my surgery and could take down liquids well with no hurting sensation. I even asked my Nut about it and he said I'm a rate case but that it wasn't bad and that I was just a fast healer. But once I got to the eating stage trust me whole different ball game. My first time was 2 bites and I was done. I still struggle to eat but the liquids still go down with no problem....hang in there and just talk to your nutritionist
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I was the same way with my surgery and could take down liquids well with no hurting sensation. I even asked my Nut about it and he said I'm a rate case but that it wasn't bad and that I was just a fast healer. But once I got to the eating stage trust me whole different ball game. My first time was 2 bites and I was done. I still struggle to eat but the liquids still go down with no problem....hang in there and just talk to your nutritionist
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Right? Imagine there were a surgery (say, a brain surgery) that could cure 75% of alcoholics and opiate addicts and it had a lower risk of complications than knee replacement. People would be singing the praises of that surgery, and people who needed it would be encouraged to get it. There wouldn't be a huge chorus of naysayers saying things like "why don't you just kick your addiction the natural way?" and "you just need to go to more AA meetings" and "you just need to work on will power and drinking less" or "my Aunt Mabel's hairdresser had that surgery and he died! Plus I know of one other person who had it, and she stopped using oxycontin but she looks kind of sickly. Why don't you just stop shooting up instead?" or "you can be healthy and be an alcoholic too! Health at any drinking rate is fine! Just try to cut back if you find you've been diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. You don't need surgery, you only think you do because our society shames alcoholics and drug addicts!"

Thank you everyone for all your input...
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I'm 5 months out

Major surgery takes its toll on the body. Some folks will take almost a year to fully "wake up", and feel like themselves again. Unfortunately, our bodies can't tell time, but operate on a "clock" of their own.
Rest when you can. Two tots? God Bless! Hopefully, maybe a neighbor or a friend/relative could take turns and watch them so you can get a daily nap? Otherwise, we just have to do the best we can do.
Why not call your team and ask for any suggestions they may have to help you raise your energy level.
Feel better, Friend. Please post and let us know how you are doing.
Prayers going up

I have been on the treadmill since day 8 .... I'm not sure it is helping with energy, but I am proud of my progress ( 1 mile to 3). My surgeon has been great with questions about increasing exercise or adding incline to the treadmill
Are your kids still in a stroller ? I wonder if your dr would clear you for pushing a stroller ?
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Still waiting on the energy. I'm not the norm though. 63 lbs down and still no energy
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Fluids, Protein and Vitamins. Your body has been through major surgery and it takes time to recover. If you are on BP meds - they may need to be adjusted. But it's most likely just your body healing. Take advantage of the toddlers naps and take one yourself.

I am really tired also . I was sleeved June 1st and met with my dr today .... First thing she said was - you look tired . I guess it gets better ! Good luck with the kids
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That's exactly what I'm thinking. When I asked my doctor when I get my energy from she said the body is an amazing thing don't worry you will get your energy. My doctor is in Tijuana Mexico she's a surgeon of excellence but this I don't agree with. I put in a referral for another doctor in San Diego California where I live. In the meantime I'm going to go ahead and drink a premier shake. I'm feeling kinda weak.

You look great .....congratulations on your journey
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Congratulations
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I have been over weight most of my teenage years.
I was diagnosed with PCOS( polycystic ovary sydrome) when I was 16 years old which is the cause among other things of me being over weight!
I tried everything you can think of that would help a normal person trying to diet out. But nothing seemed to work. I would be small one day and gained about 5-7 pounds just from breathing fresh air!
After I had my son in 2009 I never saw so much weight in my life and it just keep coming...
I wasn't happy about it but also had no control over it.
So now that I am at this point in my life where I am literally less than 2 weeks away from this life changing event I am extremely happy but also nervous!!!
Just wanted to share my story and to let it be known that YOU CAN DO THIS!!!
Soon2B Sleeved

*follow your eating plan
*eat your Protein
*take your Vitamins
*drink your Water
*go low carb
*low to no sugar
*exercise
*as you lose weight & get into better shape - keep revamping your exercise, don't sweat it if you don't lose every day or every week - it's gonna come off so don't dwell on it
*enjoy the journey because it goes fast
*don't obsess over losing the weight
(try not to anyways)
*enjoy other things going on in your life
*Celebrate weight loss with non-food things
*if you do go out to eat at a restaurant - don't get too anxious; you're gonna have healthier options but even if you do choose unhealthy you're only going to have a small portion so it's not gonna hurt your progress (just don't make it an everyday habit)
*stay away from your trigger food(s) - they can get you into trouble... mine is popcorn. (Or aka crackcorn)
*enjoy the compliments - don't turn around with a negative comment like "yeah but I have loose skin or I still have X amount of weight to lose"
*just smile and say thank you - you know you deserved that compliment and know how hard you worked to get to where you are...
*don't let anyone get you down with saying shitty things like "I knew of someone that lost all the weight only to gain it back" --- you are not that person they are referring to.
*really push yourself with exercise (later on) - you won't die even though you may feel like you are.
See what you're made of!
You'll feel so good afterwards knowing that "I just did that!"
It's addicting. You'll want to continue to push your own limits.
*try new exercises and such
*your incisions will be tender, red and sore. If they are oozing pus then get them checked out - otherwise they should be fine
*that left (or sometimes right) shoulder pain is the leftover gas/air they pumped up your stomach with from surgery - it'll go away
*that extra painful area (left quadrant) on your stomach is where most of the work was done. It will be sore longer. (Bypass patients anyways) - the pain will go away eventually
*do what your doctor says about eating, drinking, exercise, everything. Follow the rules!
*Just remember why you had this surgery.
You want to be healthy and happy.
***No food or drink will make you as happy as how that new dress or pair of jeans fit. ***
- Or when you are able to walk or jog without being so out of breath
- or when you can fit in an airplane seat comfortably and not need a seat belt extension.
- or when you don't have to worry if that plastic chair will hold you
- or you can bend down to pick up that pencil you dropped and get up easily
- or having that social anxiety anytime you go out in public
- or looking around a crowded room only to be mortified that you're the biggest one there
- or taking the elevator up one floor and being ashamed of it because you know what people are thinking
Don't let the food control you anymore.
***Nothing tastes as good as being fit and healthy feels.***
*Don't think you have to have a certwin food because you'll never have it again; it will always be there. It's not going anywhere. You're just choosing to not have it now - you're in control. McDonald's will still be around 100 years from now, so don't fret.
*Breathe.
*You can do this.
It's easier than you think. You will have a tough time at first because everything is so new and you're most likely withdrawling from carbs, sugars, junk etc. But once that is out of your system - it does get easier, honest!
And when the weight starts dropping your priorities and cravings change.
You'll crave more successful weight loss then you will carbs! You'll think to yourself "that *insert food of choice here* isn't worth it!"
You'll crave exercise. Your body will anxiously await to move!
*Weigh and track your food. It helps a lot. I use Myfitnesspal. And I have a fitbit. Friendly competition is motivating
*Take one day at a time, again, try not to obsess and have your weight loss consume your mind. There are other things to your life right now too.
*Every few weeks or month - go thru your closet and try on smaller clothes - this is a huge motivator! I forgot to do that so many times and totally bypassed clothes and then never even got to wear them. (Brand new clothes, dammit!)
Gave them away with the price tags still on them.
Anyways, you can do this!
If there's any other questions - just ask
Heather
**if there is anything someone wants to add -- please do!
Let's all help each other be as successful as we can possibly be!
Surgery date: September 21 2015
Starting weight: 273.4
Current weight 168.4
Loss of 105 lbs so far.
18 to go

Don't stress too much until you see an expert. My husband was sent in for heart testing after his doctor thought he heard a slight murmur. The tests came back abnormal, but the cardiologist said it was very minor. It turned out my husband had a minor defect on one of his heart valves.
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I agree! Don`t get too worried until you talk to a cardiologist about it. Mine came back abnormal, turns out they told me I have a valve that just has a slight flutter to it. Nothing to be concerned about nothing anyone would have even noticed had it not shown on the EKG

I have mine done May 31 St and I feel like that too....I'm scared and having even thought of canceling. Let's stay strong and leave it in God's hands
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I've decided I'm never going to miss a "Transformation Tuesday" again. it keeps me focused on what i'm doing, what i'm trying to accomplish and reminds me where i came from. im still a work in progress but everyday i get closer.

On the opposite side.I have told everyone and I'm glad I don't care what people say...I just polity tell them it's my decision and it's my body....if is hard to find some supporters and I did find one person who supports me highly (my sister) she is even thinking of the surgery for herself too. I'm OK with hearing people's opinions but I won't tolerate negativity, it's already hard to deal with our own emotions with the surgery but you do what best for you. Think positive and stay away from the negativity. I wish you the best of luck. I'm scheduled to get my surgery on May 31....good luck to us all
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Good luck! The pre-op diet is tough but you'll get through it. Stick to the program and you'll be happy with the results!
Here I am pre-op, at close to 350, and at goal, 205.

I'm so glad you said that. They keep telling me scary stories too as if I don't know the risks...I just try to stay positive and think of the great possibilities Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

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Thanks I'm glad I told...either way if people talk shit they will do it regardless Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App