Mindy78

On another note 3 months later I'm only down 13lbs but have lost 4 inches since Feb, weight isn't the only thing to go by. I would find out now if it can be taken in, if needed and how late they can possibly do it. I knew my seamstress so that helped. When I told her I'd lose about 12 lb by then she thought I was an unrealistic dieting bride and told me so. Til I told her I had surgery.

Had surgery on October 3rd 251 married February 11th so a hair over 4 months. Dress was too small size 20 about a 18 reg size and too small week before wedding taken in to a reg 14 about 16 wedding dress size and I weighed about 210. Lost about 4 sizes

Went to my pcp today. My high creatinine levels are not due to bypass as they have been that way on occasion previously. I have neurogenic bladder and hydronephrosis. This was from a spinal cord injury in 2007. Apparently that is a "normal" level for my condition. Good to know..

Just out of curiosity, do the crystal lite packets have caffeine in them? I noticed when I was shopping the other day some of them do. They were mixed right in line with the other flavors as well.

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At 7.5 months post-op, I eat 7-8 times per day, approximately 2 hours apart. I drink 32 oz of Water between Meals 1 and 2 and between Meals 2 and 3, 16 oz of water between Meal 3 and Meal 4, 16 oz of Powerade Zero between Meal 5 and 6, and 16 oz of water after Meal 7. The meals are as follows (I eat the same thing every day):
Meal #1: 1 scrambled egg with 2 oz of chicken
Meal #2: 4 oz of cottage cheese with 1 T sugar-free strawberry preserves
Meal #3: 3 oz chicken breast, 1 string cheese, and 10 ParmCrisps
Meal #4: 3 oz salmon with 1 oz green beans
Meal #5: 3 oz chicken breast with 1 oz green beans
Meal #6: 2 oz hamburger steak (90% lean) with 1 oz green beans
Meal #7: 3 oz chicken breast, 1 string cheese, and 10 ParmCrisps
Meal #8: 4 oz of cottage cheese with 1 T sugar-free strawberry preserves
This gets me to around 1300 calories per day, 20 grams of carbs, and 130-140 grams of Protein. I plan to eat this way long term. I am about 20 pounds from goal, and once I get to maintenance, I might up the calories some and let the carbs go to 30 or so, but that's the only real difference.

6 months out. Having similar issues. A1c is now 4.5 I eat about every 3 hours lowest my bs dropped was 22 amazing I was still conscious. I had low bs back in middle and high school before diabetes in my 20s. l always eat something with whole grain or plain oatmeal before I walk extensively, cut grass, yard work, vigorous exercise. Per dr orders. About 1/2 piece toast or 1/4 cup oatmeal. If not I have cold sweats dizzy sugar crash then headaches. Sigh.

I was able to eat 2 eggs and 2 strips of turkey bacon today. I spoke to my nutritionist yesterday, she said I need to eat about 1500 cals and 70 grams of Protein a day from real food, not Protein Shakes.< br>

Are you getting in enough fluids? I'd recommend speaking with your Dr about this. Elevated creatinine can happen from dehydration, working out too hard, increased Protein intake. I'd also recommend checking in with your NUT in case you may need to make adjustments to your diet.

I worked at the same place with an elderly couple for 2 years I'm 6 months out, down 60lbs since surgery 99 since I started last January. A couple weeks ago he finally says I just noticed you've lost weight, whats happened. Really took that much lol.

It could be worse. They could ask if you are sick. That is what happens to me.

So inspirational I'm 6 months out from 292 hw to 196 kinda stalled. Great motivation here. Way to go

I did for the most part close family knew. When I got married in February 4 months out work asked because they thought I was sick beat cancer last year and at my wedding of all places someone made a rude comment about weight loss suddenly so I finally just came out with it

Just had to comment here. I hated even the smell of coffee before bypass now 6 months out I crave it. Decaf sf of course. Not sure what the crave is if there is no sugar or caffeine in it or even why. Definitely my sense of smell and taste drastically changed

Yeah I'm having the same problem currently.

Had all my 6 months labs done even had a cholesterol check which was 114 but concerned my creatinine was way higher than normal she said normal was 17-24 mine was 27 and that's really high.

Aww congratulations

Ha! Just now seeing this sorry about that. I'm doing good, weight loss seems slow though.

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Columbia here! Just had surgery on March 23rd.

Hw January 292
Sw October 251
Cw 196 6 months out 55 lbs sweet counting a stall that lasted a month

I love this. I was always a 2 before surgery, also didn't schedule time for exercise. I realize without me time. I'm good to nobody. I schedule time to exercise and eat and what to eat. I see my husband has the same issue now as well as emotional eating. I've found packing healthy lunch and making sure he takes it helps a lot.

Amazing I started at 251 in October 198 today thats 6 months so you're doing great. Mine has been totally slow but knew it going in w hormonal issues. I was at a stall from march til now up and down about 5 lbs between 206 to 201. Hit 199 on my birthday the 13th then back up to 204. Til the other day finally down lower than my lowest. Hopefully my cal increase and exercise change is working

My husband, we were dating at the time opposed it, but for fears of surgery. He knew my goals when we met and was supportive. I had an ex in the past who was insecure and on a weight loss journey years ago tried to sabotage everything I did, ridiculed me, tried force feeding me by emotional abuse. It may be a phase he's going through or he may not be willing to except changes. Try to understand his feelings but don't let him pull you down. You look great btw

I can eat about 2oz of chicken or fish and a couple bites of vegetables but if I drank a shake 11oz eazy yogurt 6oz very easy. I call those my sliders easy down hungry later but if I'm feeling sick it does help w getting Protein in