Tami_Lynn

I'm jealous, I have a pool at my house and cant get in yet because I have an open incision. I am 4 weeks out, hopefully this dam thing closes before I close my POOL!!!!!!!

I too eat full fat everything, it's more natural not as many carbs either. They add "flavorings" in the form of carbs to "low fat" or "light" to give it taste. Sent from my VS985 4G using the BariatricPal App

Ha ha you sound like me... baby spoons make it easier to not put too much in!!! Great job on the WL!

You need to stop eating the crisps and cup o soups first. Lots and lots of protein!! NO CARBS for two weeks, get your body back into fat burning mode!! Eat things like greek yogurt, cottage cheese, chicken, fish, eggs. If you like the cup of Soup make some boullion and drink that. Have a high Protein shake in place of a meal. You just fell aside the road for a bit - now jump back on the road and take off running. :-)

I would say your working out and building muscle. We all know muscle weighs more then fat. Take notice of how you feel and look. Sounds like your doing a good job ???? Sent from my VS985 4G using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone... My question is geared towards the sleevers who are 60+ pounds down. Does sexual intercourse feel different with your new body? I remember the most mind blowing sex before I had kids and gained all this weight! Now was that because I was "average framed", ....... because I was young, ............or just pre-mommy perks? Yes it's probably a frowned upon question I'm sure.... but how do ya know unless you ask!! Thanks Sent from my VS985 4G using the BariatricPal App

I love that story! Well told! Good job with the #'s down! Sent from my VS985 4G using the BariatricPal App

The surgery team that I dealt with would not even give you the surgery if you had nicotine in your system. I was tested a week pre-op and the morning of surgery. They said if nicotine was found they would NOT do the surgery. there would be nothing worse then getting in your gown and then them coming back and saying you have nicotine in your system, surgery's cancelled!

I am almost 4 weeks post op and its hard to pass on the foods you love but I will say with this tool of WLS, I can't eat bad....it kills me....I feel like I'm going to die if I eat wrong! Which is good, the pleasure is NOT worth the pain! Sent from my VS985 4G using the BariatricPal App

I'm stumped by that! I don't understand why you cant have Protein drinks! They are what was pushed the MOST for me and everyone I know who has had this surgery. I hope you get it soon. I ordered "Genepro" from amazon. It is medical grade protein and has 30 grams per small scoop, not sure if you actually absorb the entire 30 but as with any supplement, you don't absorb all of it. I put it in my Water as its flavorless. It does thicken the water slightly but I don't mind it.

@LxA We are on the same path. I had surgery on 8/8/16 and have lost 17 pounds to date. I haven't lost anything in the last week. I just get on here are read others stories and I feel better about it. Its normal. Its not like were eating wrong because we really CANT eat right now... at least not whole food. Good Luck!! Cant wait to see your pics!

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@@AnaLizaI'm only 3 weeks out, what kinds of things do you eat? I'm curious because you have had such great results...maybe I can steal some food ideas from you! ???? Sent from my VS985 4G using the BariatricPal App

Its strange how they all think different and have different ways of doing things. That's why I am thankful for this blog, we can learn from each other!

I hear a lot of you saying low fat cottage cheese and low fat other things. I have learned that the reduced fat and low fat are worse for you because it contains more carbs then the full version. They take the fat out and add carbs for taste. I eat whole fat everything, cheese, butter, sour cream, cream cheese, mayo, salad dressing. I only look at sugar and carb content! I loose weight really well doing that. Sent from my VS985 4G using the BariatricPal App

You look great Daniel! I think that's the largest amount of weight loss I've seen so far, I'm happy for ya! Sent from my VS985 4G using the BariatricPal App

My Nutritionist said to never eat baby food because it does not have the nutrition that we need after WLS. Its mostly carbohydrates and barely any Protein. Everyone's plan is different but I was told this by the NUT, surgeon, and the nurses upon discharge. If it never came up then I would ask your surgeons office if I were you. You dont want to get malnourished. Just lookin out for a fellow WLS Diva!

Me too..,1.5 weeks. Surgery was Monday went back the following Wednesday. I was doing more at home then I would at work. Desk job. Sent from my VS985 4G using the BariatricPal App

I'm 2 weeks post op and I have the same pain. If I lean to the right I'm fine but leaning to the left causes a slight jabbing pain. Also pushing myself up... like if you start to slouch while sitting and use your hands to push up ... That hurts the sharpest. I walk it out but doc says that it is likely the muscle. Sent from my VS985 4G using the BariatricPal App

Yay.. I cant wait to get there!! I was a 22 borderline 24. I am going to jump for joy when I get into an 18!!! congrats and i cant wait to get where you are!!!!!!!

I am 16 days post op and Its scary to think that you couldnt handle fish and crab but a Protein bar was not a problem. They are hard and chewy, I would think the real food would be better than a Protein Bar.. yikes!

Did you try taking smaller swallows? Then pause for a minute or so and take another small amount. I use a baby spoon because it's easy to put a big amount in then it hurts like hell going down if you don't catch yourself. I would def call the Dr. .... Hope it gets better. Sent from my VS985 4G using the BariatricPal App

I like gastric sleeve support group. Sent from my VS985 4G using the BariatricPal App

I had it in my neck and shoulders...that was the worst part..the anesthesia will cause it too, once it disipates your good and as everyone has said walking is the key! Sent from my VS985 4G using the BariatricPal App