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jessjames

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  2. Posted

    Hey @@Pup yes I have pain meds but they just make me sleep all day and I am sick of taking them but I learned that I need to. Tomorrow I will re focus and get back on track with trying to get my liquids in and keep moving around more.

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    We are going through the exact same thing, I was sleeved on the 26th, discharged after 1 day.. Pain meds make me sleepy all day, stomach growling and throat rumbling when drinking Water. Zero appetite and miserable.

    Ready for this part to be over.

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    It's funny because you read so much information of people's struggles before you've had surgery to mentally prepare yourself for what's to come but your adamant that you won't be that person.. I'm 2 days post op, and struggling to get anything in my system.. It's frustrating and emotional, but we must focus on the end goal. We can do it

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    Yep even few days ago I kept reading and reading and think that I am not going to feel that way and here it is...

    We will get through this right?

    We will! I know it! We will look back on these moments and laugh at how silly we were, we will be fit and healthy, looking back on how we used to be with our heads held high, proud of the people we have become. That's why we have to endure the struggle.. Because after that it's just happiness ❤️❤️

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  4. Posted · Edited by jessjames

    It's funny because you read so much information of people's struggles before you've had surgery to mentally prepare yourself for what's to come but your adamant that you won't be that person.. I'm 2 days post op, and struggling to get anything in my system.. It's frustrating and emotional, but we must focus on the end goal. We can do it

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    *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 :)

    I had my surgery yesterday and am already feeling the struggle.. This thread made me feel so much better. Thank you

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  6. Posted

    I had my surgery! Can't believe it!! All this waiting and it was finally here... Straight after surgery was horrendous, I was in so much pain from the gas it was almost unbearable, my boyfriend kept rubbing my back and they were giving me tons or morphine to ease it.. After a few hours it had subsided, it's still there but not hurting me anymore.

    Managing to drink Water perfectly fine.. Mr surgeon said he thinks I'll be going home early as my surgery was textbook and my recovery is excellent.. He even came into my room to thank me for having an amazing liver and following the pre-op diet, apparently on the operating table they were in shock at just how clean it was haha.

    I'm starting to feel 'hungry' now.. I'm not sure if that's in my mind though as my stomach isn't rumbling.. I think I'm just aware that I haven't eaten a thing in 48hrs! I've not been told what my calorie and Protein goals are yet but I'll tell y'all as soon as I know! Xx

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  14. Posted

    Jessjames, I was told it was specifically the nicotine because of the impacts to healing, blood pressure, etc. Doing some quick research, there is some speculation that other components of cigarette smoke may be more impactful to healing than the nicotine itself.

    Long story short, ask your surgical team what they require! :)

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    Honestly, every person I've asked has had a different opinion/answer and vaping really is a new thing so nobody seems to be too educated on exactly what you can and can't do with it. I'm on your side though, since I got my surgery date (two weeks ago) I've been on zero nicotine vaping and have found it much easier than I had thought! Surgery next they'd day (26th) and I can't wait!!

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  17. Posted

    Wow I'm on complete liquids. I'd love to know why there soooooo different??

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    I know it's strange isn't it? I think it has to do with size/height ratio and just how overweight you are? My bmi is 35.. Could be that. My doctor did say that dependent on your bmi he can put them on the pre-op from 1week to 6weeks! I asked why he didn't put me on a liquid diet and he said because people rarely stick to it

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  18. Posted

    @@jessjames My surgery is June 7th. I don't start my pre-op diet until Tuesday, May 31st but I might start earlier, just to be safe. Keep us updated on how you're doing!

    Oh believe me I will! Day two now and I'm dealing with it a lot better, have decided to ditch the bread and potatoes as they're too high in calories and instead made myself stews with lots of veggies to munch on throughout the day! Not long now until

    You start the pre-op! How exciting

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  20. Posted

    Yay! Good luck to you. My pre-op diet is a Protein shake for breakfast, a Protein Shake for lunch, and a small meal for dinner consisting of 3 oz chicken, 1 cup non-starchy veggies, 1/2 cup fruit. If I am starving in between meals I can do broth, celery, or sugar free Jello. It's pretty easy, and the only meal I have to plan for is dinner. If you wanted, you could do something similar to that. I feel the same way you do, nervous but SO ready!

    Thank you!!! when is your surgery date??

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  22. Posted

    @@jessjames

    I do intermitten fasting. I haven't lately but i plan on going back to it.

    I fast 16 hours, and eat my food in an 8 hour window. I don't start eating until noon and stop by 8pm.

    You can't eat all your calories in one sitting for a long list of reasons, mainly your body won't absorb it all. Post op, you can't ingest much at once.

    Intermitten fasting is a great way to combat cravings and learn control. I did it before i decided on surgery with some friends and helped a lot.

    Thanks for getting back to me, I know that's not possible post op.. Can u imagine haha, I was referring to the pre op diet! My 1000 cals low fat per day

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  24. Posted · Edited by jessjames

    I'm 29.. So I'm unsure if I fall into the young category anymore (*throws plate at the wall*) but I'm having my surgery on Thursday next week and I've never been more ready. Forget what family and friends say it's how you feel and what you want. It's your life, do not let anyone tell you how to live it! Good luck, you've got this!

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