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It's all worth it in the end. I'm only two days post op and I am a sissy when it comes to pain but you've got to push through the pain. Me and 2 others had the surgery on Tuesday by the same doctor. I got to go home yesterday because I was up and walking and do things for myself. The other ladies did not want to get up so they had to stay another day. I'm not going to lie it is painful but not unbearable! We can all do this people!
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G2 replaced some electrolytes too
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Merry Christmas everyone. 2 and a half weeks post op and down 33 pounds! It's gonna be a Happy New Year for sure :-)
Today I used the pressure cooker to make a delectable chicken thigh / cauliflower / broccoli / onion / potato stew. I cut, seasoned and seared the chicken thighs along with the onions then added a can of chicken broth (plenty of THAT on hand lol). Then sliced and seasoned the potatoes and put them on top. Finally added a bag of cauliflower/broccoli florets which I had already steamed. Added a can of Water, closed the top, and ran the pressure cooker on the poultry setting twice. 1 hour later my family enjoyed full bowls of stew while I helped myself to 3 ounces of cut-up thigh pieces and 1 ounce of cauliflower/broccoli pieces. The chicken was wonderfully flavorful and the veggies were so savory and soft that they just melted away in the mouth like whipped potatoes. Two spoons of broth in my bowl kept the chicken moist but I didn't have the Soup part other than that. I share all this because I finally found a solution to my biggest challenge thus far, which has been the agony of cooking for my family while not being able to have ANY myself. I am SO glad for this electric pressure cooker, I see it is going to be a life saver. And the best part was that the 4 ounces measured out at about half a cup in volume and with the tiny bites it was slightly more than I could comfortably finish.
Everyone please BE ENCOURAGED especially those in the first 14 days post op, I promise IT WILL GET BETTER!!

Merry Christmas December bypass buddies! This was as far as I could push it this holiday and it was enjoyable!
Mom got me a ricer, so I used that to rice the broccoli and a plain sweet potato. Mashed potatoes were allowed anyhow without chunks. Not a lot of Protein at all, but I did have a little turkey thigh. I'm not tolerating chicken very well so I took it easy on the turkey.

I'm so excited I'm down 16lbs n it's only been 5 days since surgery. (Mostly Fluid but hey I'm happy) Also Although my family is enjoying a traditional Christmas dinner. I am enjoying a non sugar free lemonade. (Don't panic I only drunk maybe 2 oz.) and Gumbo ( only the liquid n strained). Only for today...
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I think we all feel this way..people always tend to want things to happen overnight. I'm a month out and down 20..but have people I know who have dropped 40..well we are all different..we lose weight differently our starting weight, age, hormones, activity level etc can also play a part in how much you lose. I am trying to be patient with it myself..I think that's the key. I feel like I'm doing everything right. I'm following my diet..walking 10,000 steps at least 5 times a week, getting my fluids in, taking my Vitamins, weight training 3 times a week..so I'm trying to remind myself..I didn't gain this weight overnight..I'm not going to lose it overnight either.
SW 232
CW 211.8
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I was dec 8 lost 16 lbs. scale hasn't moved for 3 days which is frustrating but just have to keep at it.
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A run of the mill scale can't tell you much about your progress. I only use the Tenita scale at my doctors office. It breaks down the Fluid, fat and lean body mass. As long as my body fat is trending down then I'm successful.
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I am exactly with you. Had my sleeve on 12/13 too. I lost 11 the first week and have been doing everything exactly the same and only lost .8 so far this week. It'll keep coming, our bodies are changing and have been through a tough process. I know my particular issue is just how my body cycles each month. Doesn't make it any less frustrating! Hang in there!!!
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Dry mouth by itself is not a sign of dehydration. The best way to tell is to check the color of your urine. It should be clear, very pale yellow. The darker and smellier it is the more dehydrated you are. Dehydration can also cause dizziness, lethargy and confusion.
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Down 65 pounds at 12 weeks post op

This is the first time posting any pics. I am a couple days shy of 2 mos post op. Down 46lbs.

This is me, 7 months post-op..79lbs lost

I had surgery almost 10 months ago. Hubby is just eatting better

I love this idea of the before and after pics! I just had my surgery 3 days ago but look forward to being able to post here eventually.
Good work everyone!

I remember being pre-op and my favorite thing to do was look at progress photos and dream
I am 6 months, 10 days post op and I am down 128 pounds total. This isnt a very great pic since I have been sick, but i still took it because anything is better than my before!!

I don't have a picture, but I'm 15 months out and my limit in terms of dense food is about 8 ounces.
I did crave a salad last week and went to Rubio's. They have a nice chopped salad with a light Chipotle dressing and a salsa bar.
Before, I could eat an entire bowl with ease. Last week, I ate 8 bites (maybe).
Here's what it looked like after I ate my fill!

Just figuring out which foods agree with me. Luckily, my pain is minimal! ????????Sleeved Doll Since 12/15/16????????

No fun! But it will be worth it when you get there. Hang in there! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

A sure sign of dehydration is diarrhea. Not sure if it changes because of the surgery (I would think not), but be mindful of it.
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I am going to try the Protein flan recipe tomorrow -- the vanilla Premier Protein is probably the only artificially sweetened thing in the world that I love. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am one week post op and I don't have any soreness at all. I've been walking a lot and working to get all my Protein in. I'm amazed by how little I actually eat now. I'm getting tired of all the broth, Soups, and Protein shakes but I'm committed to this beautiful journey for the long haul.
Congrats and Good luck to everyone. I know we can all do this!
Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Sleeved 12/6 weight was 326. It's been exactly 2 weeks and I'm at 298.8!
I can say this, as much of a struggle as the liquid diet was, losing the weight FEELS better than eating the food would TASTE. Hope that makes sense

I went for my one year follow up, and the only thing I'm short on is Vitamin D. It's the winter and Chicago's temperature started out at -8, so I won't be a sun worshipper any time soon. I've been placed on Vitamin D supplements, but everything else looks great.
I just made it down 100 pounds in a year! Attached are the before and after pics of December 20, 2015 to December 20, 2016. Here's to a great 2017!
 

So I am just about 7 months out since my surgery. I can honestly and easily say this surgery was the absolute best decision of my life. My highest weight was 433 lbs and my surgery weight I was 396. I am now down to 230 lbs even with a total weight loss of 203 pounds. Anyone having any doubts about this surgery all I can say is do it!! I was terrified but it was the best thing I've ever done     
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