Reputation from ElleJ - Page 4

ElleJ reacted to Bufflehead in Silly question September 30, 2016

I'm over 3 years out and I still occasionally get the rumblies. It's embarrassing but I just remind myself that it's not nearly as embarrassing as being 350+ lbs in public, having to sit in two airplane seats, or being unable to fit in a restaurant booth!

ElleJ reacted to Christinamo7 in Has anyone made the mistake of eating solid food to early? September 30, 2016

I was advanced to soft foods at around 10 days.
if you do this again you might want to consider something not chicken - something like cottage cheese, or scrambled eggs or refried Beans. Most plans do not have meats until 4 weeks or so.

ElleJ reacted to dwinters15 in 8 days Post OP meal September 30, 2016

Thanks everyone!!! Yes I realize now that I just need to continue my normal liquid diet. My doctor said 21 days then puréed after. Last night was just a bad night. I won't be doing any type of food.
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ElleJ reacted to heidikat72 in 8 days Post OP meal September 30, 2016

Does your surgeon's plan allow for solid food at 8 days post op? Just because you feel fine drinking liquids, doesn't mean your suture line for your sleeve is healed enough to handle solid food yet. The post op liquid phase sucks, plain and simple. But the surgeon isn't trying to torture you, it is because your stomach needs time to heal. Serious complications can happen if you transition phases too quickly. In a couple months, this liquids phase will be a memory.
Remember, you had most of a major organ removed and the remaining bit stapled together. Your overall health and you are worth going through this safely and appropriately.
So rather than wish you luck in progressing to solid food too quickly, I'm going to wish you a realization that you are too important to risk your recovery.
At about 6 days or so post op - I had the head hunger return with a vengeance, but it is just that head hunger. Find activities to do to distract your brain from thinking about food.

ElleJ got a reaction from blizair09 in Surgery this Morning -- Lost 99 pounds Pre-Op September 30, 2016

You did an amazing job! Congrats on your 99 pound loss and continued success, blizair09!
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ElleJ reacted to Pescador in Does EVERYONE have saggy skin? September 30, 2016

I am the oldest here, yet I am very vain about my body, my hair, my clothes. I don't have that much saggy skin, but I do know how to camouflage. I know if I lose much more it will go further South, but I don't care. I am so happy to be able to walk without gasping with asthma, to not live to eat, and to have better health with my husband. I have a keen eye for clothes and I dress to look great!

ElleJ reacted to Babbs in Does EVERYONE have saggy skin? September 30, 2016

I was 47 and 235 when I had surgery. I lost slowly but steadily. Took me a year to get to 150, and another several months to lose about 7 more. I started cardio along with resistance/strength training at around 6 months out, and have been exercising consistently ever since. It helps a little in my opinion, at least the areas that aren't completely gone, lol. No amount of exercise will help with my panni area, only surgery. I've got a bit on my inner thighs, but my arms and legs look pretty good. I was pleasantly surprised. Like I always say, not bad for an old broad lol.

ElleJ reacted to losergrl75 in Does EVERYONE have saggy skin? September 30, 2016

I'm 40 and had surgery 1/14/16. I'm 5'2" , my HW was 242, SW 225 CW ~148. I have bat wings ( but not too bad, still wear sleeveless shirts), a little bit of saggy skin on thighs and stomach. Saggiest body part are my boobs, but a push up bra takes care of that lol Here's a bikini pic from when I was 6 months out ( nothing more recent)
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ElleJ reacted to blizair09 in Surgery this Morning -- Lost 99 pounds Pre-Op September 30, 2016

It's over. What a day. We arrived at the hospital at 10:30 as asked, but it was almost 1:30 before I went back with the nurse and it was after 3:00 before they operated. The surgeon just didn't show up when he was supposed to and everything was super backed up. I was irate to say the least. In my business, we wouldn't treat customers that way, and if we did, there would be hell to pay.
All-in-all, it has been much easier than I thought it would be. The worst part was sitting on the table waiting on the anesthesia to kick in. I just remember the nurses talking to each other, and then I woke up in the recovery room. I have been drinking Water, broth and having Jello since then. I haven't had any issues. I have been on four pretty sizable walks around the ward. Everyone is impressed with my progress so far. I have a little bit of gas pain, but it isn't terrible.
We'll see how tomorrow goes. I just sent my partner and my parents back to our house to sleep. I just didn't want them to have to sleep here, and, hopefully, I'll be out soon myself.
That's it for now. I'll check in tomorrow.

ElleJ reacted to Quaintrelle in October 14, 2016 September 30, 2016

Two weeks from tomorrow is my surgery. I really can't believe it's almost here. Nervous, excited, and anticipating a happy and health life after WLS!

ElleJ reacted to Coco_Diva1913 in How much did you lose during pre op? September 30, 2016

Had a 6 month program but because I didn't follow it like I should only lost like 20lbs. I am 3 days in my 2 week clear liquid diet and I have already lost about 5lbs.

ElleJ reacted to blizair09 in How much did you lose during pre op? September 30, 2016

I lost 99 pounds during my six-month pre-op diet program (low carb/high protein/high healthy fat). I got sleeved yesterday.

ElleJ reacted to Coco_Diva1913 in October sleevers? September 29, 2016

So...I added unflavored Protein powder to Jello I made the other day. It didn't turn out that hot, doesn't taste bad just didn't dissolve and left clumps and a sludge at the bottom of the bowl. A friend of mine who also had sleeve told me to try adding the protein powder to the cold Water because the powder gets a weird consistency with Water over 140 degrees. Tried that tonight...so far so good. I will know in the morning if my jello turned out perfect.

ElleJ reacted to ppressey24 in )Thank you all September 29, 2016

I wanna thank you all for being here for me during this time in my life. I really dont know if i couldve gotten through these last 4 months without it, because this has been the hardest
thing ive ever had to accomplish. I had my pre-register appointment yesterday and saw my dr also. Ive been on my 14 day pre-op diet and ive lost another 22lbs. So on the morning of the 4th, i weigh again and get my final weight before surgery. I thought the 14 day with just Clear liquids would be harder than it was, but it wasnt. After the 3rd day, i was fine. I dont own a scale but i knew i had lost more than i thought because my knees didnt hurt while
running behind my granddaughter.
What i have learned over these past 6 months is that everything is really a mind thing. I really dont need to have the 2nd scoop of ice cream, but i want it, so ive learnt to live with just the 1 scoop and im satisfied.
I hope that my surgery goes as smoothly as these last 6 months. I was told yesterday that i have a hernia that he'll repair while im in surgery. And that he may remove my gallbladder. Can anyone that has had a hernia repaired and gallbladder removed tell me if that made the recovery harder or no. He said that i would have 6 places where he's going in, i usually see 4 on everyone else. Idk, im just ready to get it over and on to the next phase. Have a great day guys. Cant wait to join the losers bench
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