travelergirl

It is happening to me...lost weight for first two weeks, then stalled, then lost a couple of pounds, now stalled again as I wrap up week 5. I'm finally clear to eat real food starting July 5th so I'm hoping that will help me out. I'm also finally feeling like going back to the gym but gently. So, that should also help. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgeon cleared me for swimming or baths at my 2 week appointment. I had dermabond glue covering my sutures. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I flew my sister in to help me. I was concerned about having to go up and down stairs and caring for my dog. The stairs were no problem at all. Bending down for dog food or changing water bowl was a problem. Also laundry...bending down and in to get the wash out and into dryer gave me problems. So I was glad to have the help for those things. If I had to do it again I don't know that I would have asked my sister to take time off work etc...for the couple of days. If you have a good friend or neighbor who can help out for a bit every day or two that would have been more than enough. Good luck! Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

The post op contrast is a special water soluble one...it was about 3 ounces and I recall that we finished without me finishing all of it. I thought the pre op stuff was nasty. This wasn't as bad. I was surprised how uncomfortable I was as a passenger in the car even a week post op. I got a bit nauseated which is not my normal. It went away around week 3. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

While on a cruise I did weigh myself. But I didn't care what the starting weight was. I knew it wouldn't match my home scale. I just weighed in every 3 or so days to make sure I wasn't going crazy. Comparing my new weight to the starting weight helped me avoid anxiety that I was totally off plan. Cruise was 16 days plus travel time etc....21 days between Dr office weigh ins and I lost 4lbs while on vacation. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm a fed with GEHA. They require six months of supervised weigh ins. My bmi and comorbodities checked all the boxes. I still got a denial letter first. Got the approval letter a week letter. My doctors office took care of it all. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Congratulations! Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Im still on soft foods stage Starkist tuna packets Premier protein chocolate shakes PB2 powder Unsweetened Applesauce with some genepro protein powder Milk...if in running errands or out and about and need something this is my quick and easy pick up. My go to drink is vitamin water zero fruit punch. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I glided through the BART fare gate! No more pushing myself through or searching for the wheelchair gate! Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I'll send you good thoughts! I hope you find it soon! Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I agree that if you can take other meds in pill form then you can do your vitamins. I plan to stick with the chewable for a while. I am still on a couple of extra prescriptions and I get sick of taking pills. I used to be able to swallow all of my pills at once but I can't do that yet post surgery. I actually enjoy my mixed berry chewables so I'm sticking with them for a while. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

If I am hungry I have something . Try a small bit of protein shake or I also do some applesauce with protein powder. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I took my ring to be resized. I was so afraid it was going to fall off! Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I would try having some flavored water in the house. Whether it is crystal light or mio drops or vitamin water etc...having some options might inspire her. If you have the info you may want to get some advice from the person who did a psych consult before her surgery. It sounds like she may also have some potential eating disorders developing. Thank you for reaching out. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I added pb2 to either chocolate or vanilla protein shakes. Also peppermint. Another option I liked was cinnamon. I didn't care for broth either so I just bought soups and strained them for their broth. I never found a good yogurt. I was allowed SF pudding. I also bought some of the protein drinks you can buy on some websites. My favorites were the cran grape and the pink lemonade. Adding ice to some if the shakes and blending them gave me some small chunks I could chew on [emoji3] Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I have also struggled since switching to foods and having to space out food and water. I just keep at it. I'll even set an alarm as a reminder I can start drinking. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Your liquids....sorry for typo Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Make sure you are getting into ur liquids. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I have not had your experience. I've heard the same advice about artificial sweeteners so go back and look at your labels. I would definitely be calling or emailing my Dr. I hope you have a great graduation ceremony with your family Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I had surgery Friday, discharged Saturday and took last pain drugs on Tuesday. I described the pain like having done a monster ab workout at the gym. Sharpest pains were getting up and down from chair or toilet or bed. Going upstairs was fine. Standing for longer periods would make me sore and tired. My incisions then started itching so I used ice packs to help calm them down. My dermabond glue is coming off and the new skin is sensitive so if I bump into countertop or something I get a small reminder but nothing that requires drugs. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Take it out. If a stone gets out the pain is huge! Not something to mess with. It is very common. My mother had hers removed after a few months on an optifast diet in the 80s. My father had his removed about 10 years ago not connected to weight loss. My sister was in pain for years before they figured it out. She had hers out about 5 years ago. Based on family history I had a scan and my gallbladder was clear. So, I'm on meds for 6 months to prevent them during this rapid loss phase. High fat foods can trigger the attacks/pain. Good luck...let us know how it goes. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

After surgery i had pain drugs which i took for 3 or 4 days. I was also given an anti nausea medication which I took for just over a week. I also have the acid reflux drugs which I'll take for at least 90 days. I also got ursodial to prevent gallstones. I'll take that for about 6 months. (I'm the only one in my immediate family with a gallbladder. We did an ultrasound and there was no signs of gallstones so we left it in). No shots to take home. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Congratulations. You are doing great! Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

It does get easier but it was never easy. I added cinnamon or peppermint to vanilla to help with flavor and variety. Also adding ice in the blender helped by giving me something to chew. I got headaches in the beginning and you need to drink more water to help flush toxins etc...from your system. Be prepared to get up frequently to use the bathroom. If I got hungry I had something...i was allowed Jello and SF popsicles. Keep at it. Stay focused. I kept repeating better liver better surgery as my Dr said shrinking the liver was a big part of this pre op diet. And when you need us...check in. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

You got this! Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app