skyewolfe

Protein drinks are a way to get the protein our body needs to live and function in during the liquid phase

It sounds like your team is at fault here for not preparing you properly. What country are you in and what water did you chose?

I take patchaid vitamin patches from the bariatricpal website because the chewables and melts were making me throw up

I was lucky and experienced no hair loss. Make sure you keep up on your protein because that one of the causes of hair loss, the lack of protein. I do tend to forget my vitamins, more often than I care of admit lol. But my levels are just as good as they were before the surgery

I ended up having an extended psych evaluation because my primary psych dr kept changing my meds and they wanted me stable with my meds before signing off on the surgery lol. I was super nervous, but I made sure I was honest.

Honestly it does sound like you are. There is also a difference between having cancer and losing weight. Huge difference. There’s a strong stigma around bariatric surgery so yeah, of course people will lie. I only told a few close people. To everyone else I started eating healthy and **** because I don’t want to deal with the negative attitude. If I meet someone who tells me they are considering the surgery. I will talk to them about it. But otherwise it’s really no one’s business

Where did you get your surgery done? Can you contact them? Because you really shouldn’t be eating cream of wheat at this stage.

Which shakes are you using? It could be those. I’d recommend trying muscle milk or fairlife (either nutrition plan or core power). Post op that was all my stomach could tolerate for protein drinks

Don’t worry it’s just one bite. But try to stick to the program! I know it’s hard sometimes, but it’s important. I was lucky. For the first couple of weeks after surgery just the smell of food made me want to throw up. Every time my boyfriend would cook his dinner I’d have to close the bedroom door.

Ok so the meds may need to be adjusted, get with your dr. Our bodies absorb medicine differently after the surgery. As for the energy? I had 0 energy for months post op. My nutritionist kept telling me to eat carbs, but my brain was saying “no Skye, carbs bad. Carbs why you are fat”. So I ignored her. It wasn’t until I started consuming carbs finally (healthy carbs of course like fruit) that i finally started getting my energy. I’m not saying to eat carbs because you are only 2 weeks out. Not a good thing for you yet. But what I am saying is that it will get better. Don’t worry. Sometimes it may seem like it’s getting worse before it gets better, but it will get better

Ok so are you maintaining or gaining right now? I’ve surpassed my personal goal weight (well my original one. I’d altered it once I passed it lol). I do tend to graze at work (it’s a fairly rigorous job so I burn a lot of calories and end up needing snacks to help keep my energy up), but I make sure it’s healthy stuff. I actually just discovered Wilde Chicken Chips and use those to munch on throughout the day. Low carb, low calorie and it tends to last my shift (just 20 chips), because it’s made with chicken instead of potato so the protein helps. I think what you need to do is before you start snacking stop and think “do I need this? Or do I want this?” If it’s a want, work on the will power to put the snack away. Find something to distract you or drink (I hear that helps sometimes when we want food).

I tend to cook a lot of Asian or Mexican stuff. I just use cauliflower rice instead of normal rice lol

Been a while since I’ve posted a before and after pic. Surgery weight was 271, current weight is 144lbs. I think I’m done losing now (bypass was 3/2/2020). My weight fluctuates between 142 and 145

Don’t worry it’s not a huge deal if you messed up once. Two days into mine and I ended up stuck at my nieces with no drinks and no way to get any. They made lasagna for dinner so I had one slice. It was either that or I wouldn’t be able yo eat until dinner the next day

Just remember to take it slow. Our bodies absorb alcohol differently now.

Thank you for suggesting the bentyl. Last night I was able to eat solid food again for the first time in over a month. And I ate real food again for lunch today! I knew not eating real food was effecting me in many ways, but I didn’t realize how bad until today when I realized I had more energy and my mood was improved. I won’t lie I kinda want to cry from happiness because I can eat again. I actually over ate last night because of how excited I was lol. Kinda forgot my tummy probably shrunk a little because of how little I was eating lmao. Thank you again!

Ok so my drs keep ordering tests and the tests keep coming back showing no issue. But here is what’s going on: every time I eat solid food (except for scrambled egg whites, cheese, or potatoes) I end up with almost immediate diarrhea and cramping (meat being the worst culprit but other foods causing it too). I also keep getting pains that feel like someone is roughly folding my stomach (folding not twisting). I’m chewing my food thoroughly, not eating stuff high in fat or carbs (only started eating potatoes because of this issue). I have tried everything from ground turkey, to chicken thighs, to plain boiled chicken, even boca burgers. But this has been going on for a month now. With my job I’m burning 2.5k to 3k calories a day but I’m lucky if I can consume 800. Did any one else have anything like this? I’m 1 year post op.

Did they find out what the issue was?

I fight with this on a daily basis. I’m down to 143lbs, but when I look in the mirror I still see the 271lb fat girl. It’s frustrating and depressing

It gets better. I had an extremely rough recovery too. Constantly being put back on liquid or soft foods because my tummy would suddenly say “nope! Not doing the solid thing any more!”. I had multiple strictures as well so that was fun. Don’t worry, just keep doing what you’re doing and don’t rush it. Some of us take longer. And the regret is normal. I regret the surgery. Not because I miss food (I don’t. In fact having to stop and eat depresses me now). I just get depressed from the complications

I was between 3k steps and 5k steps 4 times a week if that because of my fibro and arthritis. And you know what? I went from 271lb to 148. So yup you don’t HAVE to hit the gym every day

I know the frustration. My man does it all of the time too. I bought a pack of sugar free pudding cups. He ate his half and mine. I love him dearly but it really is annoying lol

Possibly. I know some people can within a few months. It really varies between person. I had a super difficult recovery and can’t tolerate a lot of foods

Don’t worry it will go great! Most people have a very smooth journey. I started at 271lbs 3/2/2020 (day of surgery), today I am 148lbs

Ok so what it is, is the white breads and grains expand in our stomach. Whole grains don’t expand as much. I personally can’t tolerate any of them and I am approaching my 1 year