GrandmaBee55

I had a car accident 10 days after my surgery inAugust so had more swelling than normal. I struggled for quite some time getting all my Protein, but the NUT just had me drink a shake a day in addition to foods I was able to eat. That gave me 30 g immediately.

My energy was horrible. At 4 weeks I biked and barely made 4 miles. At 10 weeks I went hiking and did20 miles one day and 10 on another. What a difference!

You'll get there. Give your body time to heal. Walking will help immensely!

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Yes, it's very normal. I'm 3.5 months post-op and now I usually see 1-4 lb loss weekly. I log all food, get all my Protein and fluids, but some weeks my body wants to hold on to some extra pounds.

I'll take every pound lost and be proud of it, even if it's just one.

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The photo on the right was October 2015 at 276 lbs. I was Ina 2XL top and wore size 22 bottoms.

The left is me about a month ago at 195. Today I'm 181 and am wearing size 14.

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Congrats on your surgery and being home. Follow doctors orders and stay on program and every day you will see improvements. Get your rest.

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Keep up the great work. Each day will be a celebration!

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Last year I skipped because I had just started program and it would have been too hard.

Started the day today with a 3 mile run and 30 minutes of free weights. Then I started to cook.

My plate was small with only 2 oz of turkey breast and 1/2 cup roasted butternut squash & cauliflower. All the others ate all the stuff I couldn't, but it didn't bother me at all.

That will be you next year and you'll be proud of where you are! Just know the next few months will go by quickly.

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My 11/21 weight is 182.8.

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I'm in Madison but we have a great support group through SSM Dean Clinic

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I had my sleeve on 8/3/2016 and turned 61 on 8/16. Preprogrammed I was 286.6, surgery date I was 220, and now I am 182.8.

I'm not loosing as fast as I'd like, but I run 3 miles every other day and do strength training 3 days a week. I could have never done that before.

Tell your mom you are never too old to become the healthy you you want to be. I'd do it all over again to be where I am today!

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I mainly watch my Protein and get 60g minimum daily. I track all my foods and during full liquids I was about 250. When I moved to pureed food I was about 350. Soft food diet I was averaging about 550 calories.

I'm now on regular food and stay between 700-900 calories daily depending upon my daily activity and exercise schedule.

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My sleeve was 8/3/16 and I was told I'd be in 2 nights. However, I was in 3 nights because my bladder didn't wake up and I ended up being catheterized. Once I was able to pee, things happened quickly and I was discharged.

A woman in my support group did the sleeve as out-patient because she didn't have insurance. She did fine but had no complications.

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Current weight: 185.2

Goal weight: 175

Hope I'm not too late to join.

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I wasn't off puréed food until my 6 week appointment. Even after that it was a soft food diet for another 6 weeks.

I'm 9 weeks out and have been going out with friends and my DH for about a month. I bring along a powdered Soup and get hot Water. Then I pay for an extra plate and usually take a little bit from my DH plate.

I'm still only eating about 3-4 ounces so if I do order my own meal I take most of it home and have leftovers for a few days.

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I was sleeved on August 3 so am 9 weeks out. Prior I always got 8-9 hours of sleep. Now I am lucky if I get 6 hours. I wake up throughout the night and normally get up for good around 4 a.m.

My Fitbit shows 30+ incidents of restlessness. I'm hoping this changes soon.

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Good for you, butterfly23. I'm 9 weeks out from being sleeved but am dealing with end of life care for my mother. I fully understand the struggles that come along with the stress of an impending death, work, family, and all the other responsibilities of life.

Let us know how you do and glad you are getting back in control.

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I returned after 2 weeks. I could have returned earlier but was in an accident on the interstate and caused some complications. I was glad to be off the first couple of weeks.

I had several nurses in my support group and they returned after 2 weeks. You could probably return sooner, but listen to your body.

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I was sleeved 9 weeks ago and mid-Aug I turned 61. Best decision ever!

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9 pounds in 11 days is wonderful! You still have swelling in your tummy and are still healing. Give it time and you'll feel great.

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Muralax did nothing for me. I had to use a sugar free Milk of Magnesia. It worked great, although the taste is horrific!

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I was told 60 minimum. I usually have 1/2 shake in the morning and the remaining in the afternoon. That is 30g right there so I haven't had problems making 60.

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I eat string cheese. It was on my plan after 4 weeks.

I am not able to eat Pasta and my nutritionist discourages it. I bought a spiralizer and spiralized a zucchini one night and substituted this for my Pasta. I've also used broccoli stems spiralized.

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I've been told only Decaf. I'm sure it's because caffeine contributes to dehydration.

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I was on clear liquids for 2 weeks, moved to puréed for another 2 weeks and then soft food diet now until 12 weeks out (I am currently at 9 weeks out).

I was able to do the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken broth already at the hospital the day after I was sleeved. It's available online. Just make sure your Water is less than 140 degrees or it lumps.

I also did a lot of sugar free Popsicles and Jello. This all counted toward my daily liquids.

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Just received several gift cards to Starbucks. I have not had any coffee but I was wondering. LATER ON much later (surgery 9/27) is there anything I can order at Starbucks? Or that I could add my Protein shake to? Thank you!

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I have been able to have Decaf immediately after my surgery. I'm 9 weeks post-op and I have a decaf latte with soy or almond milk and one of the sugar free coffee syrups at Starbucks. Usually I do caramel. Of course no whip! I have no problem with this.

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Had my sleeve on 9/20/16 and doing well on soft foods now, wondering if I can have ice cream

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I am 9 weeks out and I have had Halo Top ice cream. A 1/2 cup has 6-7 g of Protein. It's a bit more expensive but I love that I get Protein from it.