Jdserra

Hi guys. I haven't been on in ages but over the summer had some plastic surgeries. I had an upper/ lower eye lift with a neck lift, then had a breast lift with an arm lift. I am so happy with everything that I did that I have scheduled a Tummy Tuck for January. I traded severely baggy upper arms for some scars, but I am so good with the trade.
However, after each surgery I got so constipated that I gained a couple of pounds each time that I thought would come back off after swelling but hasn't. I am now 9 lbs up from my lowest of 150.
I went in to my 2 yr checkup expecting to be chastised, but they were thrilled that I was only 1 lb different from the 1 yr checkup. (Must have lost weight during the year and then gained THAT back). So they were happy, I was happy they weren't mad, but I still am internally freaking out.
I have never been an alcohol drinker, but I have become one. A Big one. I know there is a lot of sugar in wine but I can't eat very well so I drink. Plus I don't want to eat and drink together so I don't eat. I realized I prob don't get but maybe 20 gr of Protein in a day.
Soooo, I came back to my support group to see how everyone is faring and to get a plan together.
My bloodwork came back fine except for the Iron is low. But I don't want Constipation, so I don't take a lot on purpose. But I do get dizzy and shaky ALOT. But I have also taken up drinking coffee several times a day (I never drank coffee before either and didn't understand ppl that liked it) my other go to drink is 1/2 sweet-unsweetened tea. I drink all day and will 'eat' Soup bc it's cold here now. But it's not good for me and bc of the surgeries, I need to re-lose.
My plan, and due to tips from this group, is to uptake my protein and go to the gym. I already ate a Quest bar for Breakfast. Yay me. I have no motivation for the gym tho, and no friend that goes there. Yes, I know I'll meet someone there and that's in my mind, but also a part of me thinks, "you'll meet a guy and flirt while not wearing your ring during a workout and you'll like the attention". My husband and I aren't close, and I'm lonely a lot, so I'm really nervous bc I think I could be swayed so easily and I don't think I'll have much willpower to not get caught up in it. But I don't want to bc I'm faithful but I really want someone to talk to and give me attention. My husband and I tried and tried, but we just live in this weird world where we share a house. (Separate fridges, sides of the house, dogs, garages, friends, etc) Anyway, I'm not complaining about that, but I'm just explaining how I could meet someone like-minded but seriously don't want the stress of lying or hiding something from him. So I avoid men usually. I hide in my office at work and at stay at home bc I don't trust myself. So, off I'm going to the gym and will try hard to make girlfriends at once and not talk to the men so I don't make a huge mistake. It's hard tho bc I'm craving some attention. That's all I'm saying I guess.
Also, during my 2 yr, the PA said that I'm 24BMI and that that's a "one percenter" at 2yrs and beyond. (I weighed 156- 3 lbs ago)That it was fantastic, and great job!". That being said, I've noticed that in our support group, a lot of us have low BMIs and we should be so happy that we are not in the "norm" and have lost so much and have maintained so well thus far. Agreed that it will get harder though and it will take work. I'm going to work on my choices of beverages, protein intake and working out.
Congratulations everyone for being healthier this year and even more so in the coming year.

It was the time of month for me so they offered me tear away underwear and a large pad to wear.
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7 weeks out...down 37lbs! Whoop woop!

7 weeks out...down 37lbs! Whoop woop!

7 weeks out...down 37lbs! Whoop woop!

7 weeks out...down 37lbs! Whoop woop!

7 weeks out...down 37lbs! Whoop woop!

7 weeks out...down 37lbs! Whoop woop!

7 weeks out...down 37lbs! Whoop woop!

I mix my Quest Protein with Water. Seems fine to me. Honestly the best way for you to mix it is the way that works best for you. Try a variety and see how you like it.

The gas pains were worse than both my C-sections combined! Lol. But the healing was a breeze. Side note...I only had gas pains the first night in the hospital. Get past the first night and you'll be fine.

And here I thought it was freezing over here in California at 67 degrees hehehe!

The banana is really good. Usually I hate banana flavored things. They tend to have that chalky, artificial flavor. Their's doesn't. It's really good.

I liked both the banana (think banana pudding with real bananas) and salted caramel.

Cookies and Cream followed by Peanut Butter

I'm 7 weeks out and requested to have blood work done since I've lost 35 lbs. I knew it would need to be changed. I was on two Levothyroxine pills (1-200mg and 1-25mg= 225mg a day). My labs came back high...doctor wants me on 200mg only. Which is fine but I think my weight loss will slow a bit. I'm ok with it.

Oh how about " you can't eat that!"
I just literally spazzed out on my husband because I asked him to pick up some pudding at the grocery store. I get so agitated when people who have not been sleeved , nor have met with any nutritionist, nor any doctors- try to tell me what I can eat or can't eat! I'm the one who just had 85% of my stomach removed! Do you honestly think I'm going to eat any-damn-thing that is going to hurt me or impede my success??? Just shut up already!
* I think this was more of a vent than anything.*

Hi! I was also sleeved on the 24th! I find a lot of healthier alternatives on Pinterest. ????

I'm down 21 pounds. I stalled for a week so I put the scale away. I'm just going to weigh in once a week. It's ok tho. I'm not discouraged. I was 235 day of surgery. On 214 now. What about you?

Babybell cheese is 5 pro.
.5 cup cottage cheese is 10 pro.
.5 of a large Wendy's chili is 11.5 pro.
Greek yogurt used as sour cream in chili.
Homemade meatballs!
Sausage or bacon for Breakfast.
eggs with havarti and hot sauce, if you want more Protein scramble with Greek yogurt to make them fluffy.
Shrimp! They go down easy anytime that I'm having an off day.

I'm two weeks post op and down 20 pounds. Whoop woop

Me to the tee!!! vitamin patches are a MUST have! Along with genpro which was a huge lifesaver for me the first few weeks post op to get all my protein in. I loved broth on my pre op diet but a minute after surgery I couldn't even look at it. Lol. I do miss being able to eat a full meal but Being 21lbs lighter just three weeks post op is a hell of a lot better! Oh an sugar free popsicles..GET STOCKED UP! Good luck on your journey

I am three weeks out. I had gastric bypass at Kaiser Sunnyside. Are you in the Portland area? Mine was definitely covered! It's a huge program. Takes a while to get through. With Kaiser the first step is a referral from your primary, so go see them. I am guessing Member services was getting it wrong.
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Hi! I was also sleeved on the 24th! I find a lot of healthier alternatives on Pinterest. ????

Silk Almond Nog. 45 cal for 1/2 cup 8g Sugar Non dairy, gluten free, no soy carrageenan-free, no sat. Fat, cholesterol free, no artificial colors or flavors, Non GMO verified.
It's thinner than regular but tastes great!