Myaiku_Kuraitani

I have problems too but I think the problems I have with eating are my fault. Yesterday I had chicken nuggets and could only eat 1 and a half pieces. The day before that I ate something and got sick. I'm only 10 weeks out so.... It all depends on what my pouch decides to keep down. It could be anything that I get sick from but it doesn't happen as much as it did before. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 185 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

That's awesome! Congratulations! [emoji846] ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 186 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I was told 30 minutes before and after so I rotate between eating and drinking and I start drinking first thing in the morning when I wake up. 7ish in the morning is when I start to drink. Then 10am is when I have my first meal of the day. Around 10:30a I drink again and so on... I had to sort this out for a few weeks before getting the hang of it. I'm still used to eating barely anything. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 186 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Ultimately, it's your decision and your body. Only YOU know what's best for you and opinion or no opinion, they can't change that. They don't know how good or bad anything is... They're not you, you're yourself. They really shouldn't be against something that's more helpful than they assume. And some of their remarks are rude. I've only told the people that I knew would support me. Anyone else... They don't need to know unless they're a medical professional and is treating me for something. Most people in my family don't need to know because they like to gossip. It boils down to if these people don't have anything nice or helpful to say, ball that opinion up and throw it in the disregard bin. All that matters is how YOU feel about your decision and what YOU think. Nothing else matters and you've taken the initiative to take charge of your health. [emoji846] ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 186 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

That's how I felt when I went through mine. But all of the feelings of uneasiness were for nothing. I was at the same BMI when I started with nothing else wrong with me but got approved anyway. If I can get approved then so can you. [emoji846]If it doesn't happen then you can always appeal their decision. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 186 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I'm not saying it's the best because you may not like it after trying it but I bought the Special K ones. Chocolate and Peanut butter. I eat those but only less than half usually because they make me full fast.... And there's 20 something grams of carbs in it so if you're watching your carbs, I wouldn't try to eat the whole thing in the same day. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 186 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I have tattoos... 5 of them. I'm a little over two months out and although I think my arm is a little flabby, the tattoo hasn't changed. Neither has the other 4... Yet. The outcome is different for other people. I guess I'll find out how they look another 4 months from now. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 186 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I'm not sure why. The last time I did research, it said that the surgery may help with your depression or anxiety. It said something like "the more weight you lose, the more happier and confident you'll become." Which was true about me. I still get anxiety a little bit if I feel like I've eaten too much or have eaten the wrong thing. It varies from person to person. What may happen to one person may not happen to the other. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 186 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I needed help. You may need help too. I just had someone around just in case. Things can get emotional, you may lose track of anything your surgical team might want you to take notes of, taking meds consistently... Even eating like you may forget to eat cause you're really not hungry. I recommend someone sticks around to help you out because sometimes you won't even feel like or have the energy to do anything else. That's all I did was just lay there unless I needed my pain meds. The possibilities are endless here. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 186 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I couldn't bend at all the first two weeks. I still doubt I can walk as far as I used to but I'm working on that. I have lost about maybe 25-30lbs after surgery.... Which is awesome... ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 186 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I don't know... And here's why.... I've been taken off all of my meds for depression and anxiety because I don't need them anymore. I feel fine. The meds I need are my migraine meds, I take them as needed. And my sleep meds. It really just depends on that of each person because they're all different. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 186 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I was in a stall for like two days. Before that a week. I figured out why on my own though. The first time I needed to eat more and get more protein in than I was getting. The second was probably from the Taco Bell I ate... I'll never touch Taco Bell again though, it made me feel like crap 10 minutes after eating it and once I made something myself, I immediately felt better... And the weight started coming off again. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 186 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I had to wait til after the 5 month supervised diet. My last meeting was in February. I met her a week or so after I finished the meetings. Then I've seen her the month after for the pre op appointment after that came the surgery. I did see her an hour before the surgery but it was very brief. She just made sure all my questions were answered. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 187 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

A lot of meds of mine got changed. One of the pills that were huge got changed. I think it was Ambien or another med. the rest I don't take anymore. They were depression and anxiety meds. I have meds for migraines but I only take it as needed. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 187 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Glad I could help. [emoji846] ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 187 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

My pain levels were a little up there the day of surgery and after. Then as the days passed it went down. First day, on a scale of 1-10, I was a 9... after I left the hospital, it was a 7. A week later, it was a 4. Now I'm off pain meds. After week 2, I wasn't in much pain. As long as they give you something that works for you, the pain should be tolerable. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 188 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I'm doing a Gastric Bypass study. At the last study I got an endoscopy so they can take out tissue from my intestines. It went well and all and I understand what happened and all about their process.... But before doing that, they took my measurements, blood tests/samples and checked my heart rate/blood pressure. Then after they did all of this, they gave me a paper with all of my results on it, on the paper it said my body type was standard.... What is the standard body type for women? Surprisingly google didn't know and gave me information about things I already knew, I.e. The many different body types women may have. Nothing I clicked on said what the standard body type was. Or every link that popped up was just repeating what the others said. No useful information..... ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 189 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

That's awesome [emoji846] Gotta start somewhere before and after surgery. Something is better than nothing. I tell myself that every time I consider laying around all day more than exercising. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 190 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I wouldn't be afraid. The hair grows back and well smaller boobs mean less problems. I'm actually happy that my boobs are getting smaller I went down a cup size from an F to a DDD. If I could be a B cup I'd be sooo happy. If I can't get there through weight loss then I'll gladly go under the knife. Having big boobs just isn't worth it to me. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 190 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I never had to do a pre op diet but I still went for walks and cut out all the bad foods. I was on a diet long before I started this process because like you, I knew it would benefit me in the long run. [emoji846] ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 190 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I'm almost 9 weeks post op. The experience is nice. I was losing a pound a day last month now it's a pound or two every few days til I stall. There will be stalls. The only thing I hate is the constipation (TMI), the nausea upon waking up and the weakness. I have been getting bouts of energy lately. The best part is getting full fast. You get full off of protein and water fast. At least that's how it works for me. Try to watch what you eat. Your pouch/sleeve can be fussy with what you put in it. You'll have your good days and your bad days. Hopefully more good than bad. Hope this helped at least a little bit. Good luck with your surgery! [emoji846] ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 190 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Lean meats, mostly chicken and turkey. I prefer turkey more. Even though I'm on solids now, I still eat turkey but I get lean cuisine since that is covered in gravy and comes with veggies but the lean cuisine is a rare treat. Idk if it's truly good for me. I'd eat fish in phase 3 but I could only eat fish like tilapia which I didn't really care for. Can you eat shrimp or scallops? That was also one of my choices but never cooked either one yet. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 190 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I'd just give them to a food bank. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 191 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Mine said they do count. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 191 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

That's how I am when I go into my kitchen. It's just because I can smell the food I made and it grosses me out. It's worse if I'm outside around a bunch of restaurants. It's weird, yeah but it helps me with not eating more than I should. After I eat or drink something it's like food is the most repulsive thing on this planet to me. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 195 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX