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I’ve been on a birth control pill of some sort for most of my 20s. I’ve been having issues with this current one and my regular doctor said it could be an issue with absorption because of my surgery. She said I could try another one, but if that doesn’t work I should consider alternatives aside from the pill like IUDs and what not.
I guess i thought absorption issues were routine with the RNY, but I had never heard of this with the sleeve? At least with bc...with Vitamins and Calcium I was told maaany times. Anyone else had this issue? I have my 6 mo surgery follow up appt at the end of the month so that’ll be a great time to ask his thoughts. But until then here is good

All of mine generally hurt for 3 weeks.

I know myself well enough to know that I've always been a perfectionist. And when the doctor said we can definitely get you "60% of excess body weight off" I calculated that to 163 and said PFFFFFTTTT, that won't do. My goal weight is 130 and I only have 24lbs to get there. Even if it takes all the way up until my one year appointment, I'll fight for it.
There will be some insanity days where I track everything to the T and obsess about how to get that last 2 grams of Protein and do 10 extra push ups, but there will be other days where I have an egg roll from the Chinese joint down the street. *shrug* But I'm in the camp of "fight till you get there"

I would agree with a few others. I took pills before surgery and now I take double that due to Vitamins and Calcium. It’s totally worth it but sometimes if I’m not thinking I’ll take some on an empty stomach and have burning pain for the next hour.

I’d also say Protein Powder is expensive or the ready to drink Protein, which is common to be using in the early post op. I still use protein powder and grumble about the cost. But I do save in my general grocery bill just because I don’t eat much

Yeah I definitely didn't tell my boss the specifics of my leave. I just let the FMLA company do whatever they needed to. I think all she ended up knowing is I would be gone 3 weeks.

And I agree with you, it should be your choice and whatever your surgeon has available! It isn't your boss' life, it's your life--and you've got some life changin' to do!

Yeah I definitely didn't tell my boss the specifics of my leave. I just let the FMLA company do whatever they needed to. I think all she ended up knowing is I would be gone 3 weeks.

And I agree with you, it should be your choice and whatever your surgeon has available! It isn't your boss' life, it's your life--and you've got some life changin' to do!

4 months out from sleeve. Calorie intake/day anywhere from 450-600 calories. Macro goals: 60 Protein, less than 70carbs (Under 50 is my preference), less than 30g fat. TBH I don't always hit my protein, but I get at least 50, so that's close? :|
Breakfast: Daily protein shake: GNC Protein Powder, 1/4c blackberries, 1c kale
Lunch: This past week has been italian meatballs with a whopping 26g protein each. I eat 2 and I'm full. Other times it's a random protein based recipe I make. My go-tos are mushroom chicken and wonton taco cups.
Dinner: More of the above protein based dishes, or most recently it's been 1/2c fiber one Cereal to get my fiber in...to stay regular...which is super important. PSA: 1/2c serving has like, 18g fiber in it!
I'm not a huge fan of cooking, but I'm an avid pinterest-er and all of my protein based recipes come from there. I highely recommend searching "high protein meals" or something if anyone out there is struggling with food choices.

I thought about the lowest weight I was ever at in my adult life: 143. I thought, "man, with this sleeve, I could probably get down lower than that" and settled on 130. I'm young, that's a healthy weight for someone my age and height, so I went with it. Only about 24lbs to go and my 6 month post op appointment is May 23rd!

Weighed in today and my BMI is now in the “normal” range instead of “overweight” and I’m giddy like a kid on Christmas 😄
And to celebrate....I’m getting my exercise today via yard work 🙄 exciting times over here haha.

“Are you eating enough, you look tired” always makes me laugh. I usually say “yes I had weight loss surgery etc” and I get a resounding “oh....*stops talking*” ☺️

Thank you for all the love friends! This board is a big part of my success and I love all the motivation and encouragement! 🎉

Weighed in today and my BMI is now in the “normal” range instead of “overweight” and I’m giddy like a kid on Christmas 😄
And to celebrate....I’m getting my exercise today via yard work 🙄 exciting times over here haha.

Weighed in today and my BMI is now in the “normal” range instead of “overweight” and I’m giddy like a kid on Christmas 😄
And to celebrate....I’m getting my exercise today via yard work 🙄 exciting times over here haha.

Thank you for all the love friends! This board is a big part of my success and I love all the motivation and encouragement! 🎉

Thank you for all the love friends! This board is a big part of my success and I love all the motivation and encouragement! 🎉

Weighed in today and my BMI is now in the “normal” range instead of “overweight” and I’m giddy like a kid on Christmas 😄
And to celebrate....I’m getting my exercise today via yard work 🙄 exciting times over here haha.

Weighed in today and my BMI is now in the “normal” range instead of “overweight” and I’m giddy like a kid on Christmas 😄
And to celebrate....I’m getting my exercise today via yard work 🙄 exciting times over here haha.

Weighed in today and my BMI is now in the “normal” range instead of “overweight” and I’m giddy like a kid on Christmas 😄
And to celebrate....I’m getting my exercise today via yard work 🙄 exciting times over here haha.

Weighed in today and my BMI is now in the “normal” range instead of “overweight” and I’m giddy like a kid on Christmas 😄
And to celebrate....I’m getting my exercise today via yard work 🙄 exciting times over here haha.

Weighed in today and my BMI is now in the “normal” range instead of “overweight” and I’m giddy like a kid on Christmas 😄
And to celebrate....I’m getting my exercise today via yard work 🙄 exciting times over here haha.

Weighed in today and my BMI is now in the “normal” range instead of “overweight” and I’m giddy like a kid on Christmas 😄
And to celebrate....I’m getting my exercise today via yard work 🙄 exciting times over here haha.

Weighed in today and my BMI is now in the “normal” range instead of “overweight” and I’m giddy like a kid on Christmas 😄
And to celebrate....I’m getting my exercise today via yard work 🙄 exciting times over here haha.

I’m still trying to cope with opening my fridge and saying “there’s nothing in here!” When really what is in there is enough for a week most of the time, but it looks so bare bones now post op 😟

And don’t be surprised if you are still eating these exact amounts at 5 months out 😂 I’m 5 months post op on Sunday and unless I’ve cooked a real recipe to eat, my go to lunches are 2 oz lunch meat and 1 slice of cheese and I’m donezo. 👍

I’m still trying to cope with opening my fridge and saying “there’s nothing in here!” When really what is in there is enough for a week most of the time, but it looks so bare bones now post op 😟