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Been a while since I last posted update.. I am still losing weight!! Today I'm at 184.6. My goal weight is 128lb. My highest was over 300lb. I had gastric bypass on July 17 2017. This surgery has been a blessing to me and will continue to be along with me eating healthy...
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Thank you.. Congrats to you.

Congratulations and I’m happy to read post like this 1 week post op.

Been a while since I last posted update.. I am still losing weight!! Today I'm at 184.6. My goal weight is 128lb. My highest was over 300lb. I had gastric bypass on July 17 2017. This surgery has been a blessing to me and will continue to be along with me eating healthy...
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My doctor(bariatric surgeon) draws my blood every 3 months to check my Vitamin levels. It is a requirement not a choice. He instructs us on making sure we understand how important taking our bariatric strength Vitamins everyday if not he will know when it shows up low levels in our bloodwork. Also, we have to see our primary care doctor and get our magnesium levels checked. Thats a requirement also. So basically he monitors our levels for a whole year then after the year every year we have to get our vitamin levels checked and also continue to follow up with the primary doctor. We go to monthly support classes and so its a all around great program. I was dealing with enamel erosion before my gastric bypass surgery and my doctor at that time told me to increase my Calcium. I later learned that calcium citrate is highly absorbable and was told to take that form im still taking it but at bariatric strength. Its must to know your vitamin levels and regular bloodwork is tool to help guide you and the doctor when deficiencies occur.

My doctor(bariatric surgeon) draws my blood every 3 months to check my Vitamin levels. It is a requirement not a choice. He instructs us on making sure we understand how important taking our bariatric strength Vitamins everyday if not he will know when it shows up low levels in our bloodwork. Also, we have to see our primary care doctor and get our magnesium levels checked. Thats a requirement also. So basically he monitors our levels for a whole year then after the year every year we have to get our vitamin levels checked and also continue to follow up with the primary doctor. We go to monthly support classes and so its a all around great program. I was dealing with enamel erosion before my gastric bypass surgery and my doctor at that time told me to increase my Calcium. I later learned that calcium citrate is highly absorbable and was told to take that form im still taking it but at bariatric strength. Its must to know your vitamin levels and regular bloodwork is tool to help guide you and the doctor when deficiencies occur.

Talked to the nurse. She stated since I had 2 surgeries back to back and that healing varies person to person not to be concerned. I had 2 ultrasounds & cat scan last month and nothing there. Doctor is not alarmed so I will continue to update him and continue to allow more time to heal

I was thinking about Soups but have not tried them. Yes the soft Proteins will be better for me. Thanks! Thanks for the link too😃

I had my gastric bypass on July 17 had a complication while in the hospital so had a revision. So I am a little over 3 months post op and its been an on & off battle. I am glad & blessed to have the surgery & should of had it years ago. So I dont regret this blessing. I am struggling with gallbladder issues. My gallbladder has a mind of its own. Sometimes it is active and painful after drinking cold Water sometimes its not. I still cannot eat solid Protein like chicken, turkey or beef. I tried and tried and still either my stomach does not like it or my gallbladder doesnt like it. So I am back on Premier Protein, natural cheese and recently added lima Beans, red kidney beans and black beans. I am also eating activia yogurt. I had a Constipation problem and found that lima beans have resolved my constipation issue and so my bowel movements are so so much better. I dont even have to use suppositories or benefiber. Lima beans have taken their place! I had three ultrasounds on my stomach. Visually they only see sludge near my gallbladder. So the next test will be a hydroscan that will actually check the function of my gallbladder. I just have to wait till my next appointment(3 month followup) hopefully he will feel sorry enough for me to order it. Both my surgeon and my primary suspect that this next test will reveal more than just the visual ultrasound. So I am hanging in there with my lima beans and cheese and activia. My gallbladder wakes me up at night sometimes when my bladder is full. Weird. I have I.:'(interstitial cystitis) a bladder defect problem also inflammation. So it seems when my gallbladder is active it aggrevates my I.C. Geezz.. I am having so much fun with my gallbladder causing me problems and pain I guess that means I want more problems. Lol But still the surgery is a blessing to me and I am so happy I got it done! The problems I am having never outweigh the benefits I will continue to have from this surgery. I love the fact I can only eat so much. I love the restriction! I understand that later on in this process I may be able to eat more but I am eating healthier now... And I love it. I have gone 15 days without meat. Even though chicken,turkey and beef are good Proteins I still feel great even though I cannot eat them. It is a process. It took me 2 months to understand my new stomach. I am taking my supplements everyday and set aside a monthly budget for them. Things are great. I look forward to reaching my goal even if it takes me longer than I planned. As long as you move forward in making healthy choices. God has given me strength and I will continue to lean on him for strength. God loves me God loves you. God bless you. Stay strong in him. Kisses

The transition to solid foods such as Steak and chicken can be a rough one. I found that softer foods in the form of chili and Soups went down much easier, so I made my own homemade high Protein soups and chilis. I have included some of the recipes at the end of the following article.
http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery.pdf

Just came across this article. Very informative. Just to educate us on our new lifestyle. I actually saved this article on my home screen so I can refer to it.
http://pamtremble.blogspot.com/2008/08/why-we-dont-drink-with-meals.html?m=1

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"Foamies" are when you vomit up part of your meal (a nasty saliva foamy mix). It happens if you eat too much, eat too fast, or don't chew well enough. Foamies result when your stoma becomes blocked and the body's natural reaction is to produce a slimy foam liquid and copious amounts of it.
After you experience this once or twice, you tend to detect the warning signs and stop before you get to this stage.

I was discharged yesterday. Im in pain. Im in my recliner right now because I cant do the bed. You will have mixed emotions I am going through that right now. It is a true statement to say it is bittersweet. It will get better. Not there yet

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Glad to hear that you are doing well! I am doing well also. My surgery went well and I feel good. I must say though the gas pain was bad for me and it lasted for hours! It was not a pleasant time for me. I did however walk a lap around the hallway just hours after surgery. I am happy all is going well for me.

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Yes keep pushing on! Im in pain and its hard but things will get better.

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Wishes,
Pinkie

First consultations usually are very basic in nature. At least that was my experience. My surgeon went over the basics of each surgery in general terms( the benefits of wls,the difference in them,your bmi,what diets you were on in the past&risks) & I had already did some research beforehand. Write down your questions,thoughts or feelings and express them. First consultation is a beginning & also is where you start to bond with your surgeon. So, express yourself & concerns however you need. I dont know how much research you have done prior so
when you& your surgeon do decide on what wls surgery will be best for you make sure you take notes in your nutrition class&do research on your own to get a well rounded understanding & education on the pros & cons & your responsibilities. Also, reading what others experienced(like on this forum) during their journey has helped me tremendously. Absorb as much information as you can. Listen & follow what your surgeon says. Yes, emotions run high & low. I am both happy & anxious at my upcoming surgery. There are great people to learn from in this forum. This forum is like icing on a cake. The information you get from your surgeon & nurse & nutrition class is the cake & this forum is the icing. Good luck to you

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GREAT. GOOD GOING
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So... This morning I achieved my first personal goal: the scale finally went below 200! I have finally entered Onederland and I could not be any prouder!
I still have a long road ahead of me, but I could not have achieved this small victory without this surgery. Despite all the trials and tribulations, thos was so worth it!

I got to tell you. I would have never guessed that I would lose weight before my pre op diet. The last time I lost 16lbs was nearly 3 years ago! I have been battling weight issues from just being overweight to being obese for years. When I made up my mind to enter into this bariatric program I also made up my mind to work it & relearn how to look at food. It is a process. Nutrition class was such a great wake up call & how to open my mind to change. My surgeon always reminds me to keep my weight down in my last couple of visits. It never clicked that I was free to start my own pre op diet before my actual pre op diet. My pre op diet officially starts July 3 & my surgery is July 17. So, my reason for this testimony is that you can start to cut back before your pre op diet. You can start to lose weight before your pre op diet(even if your doctor doesnt give you a number of how much weight to lose). I prayed to God for strength. I know God wants me healthy so I can live longer to be a blessing to others. I myself want to be a healthier person. If you know you could benefit from cutting back before your pre op diet ... Try it.

Glad they found the issue. Do those exercises faithfully! Feel better.

Prayer going up for the best outcome for you.


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Oh my that's not good. I pray everything goes well for you!!!!


HT: 5'6"
HW: 251lb -1/25/17
SW: 230lb -7/19/17
CW: 228lb -7/22/17
GW: 140lb

I was discharged yesterday. Im in pain. Im in my recliner right now because I cant do the bed. You will have mixed emotions I am going through that right now. It is a true statement to say it is bittersweet. It will get better. Not there yet

iamready4this

So happy for you!

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I was discharged yesterday. Im in pain. Im in my recliner right now because I cant do the bed. You will have mixed emotions I am going through that right now. It is a true statement to say it is bittersweet. It will get better. Not there yet

iamready4this