moondoggie1983

Ok. So I’ve been on my Optifast diet for 10 days. At least 3 shakes a day and then either a bar or a soup. Or just 5 shakes. Any combination of the 5 items as long as I do at least 3 shakes a day. I’m also adding protein powder to these items so I get an extra 21g protein. And I’m averaging 90+ oz of water a day. So that’s the background. Now, I have had my period for 4 days. It is super heavy and I’m so crampy! This is the worst period I’ve had since my early 20’s! And it shows no signs of stopping! I do have PCOS (I was diagnosed at 17). I also have the Nexplanon implant. That’s what’s so crazy! I had it put in January 2017 and after about 3-4 months, I stopped having a period altogether. Has anyone else experienced this? Any idea as to what’s going on here? I’m going to be super embarrassed if I’m still dealing with this in 3 days when its surgery day! [emoji37] HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

Yes! If you want to set up a private group, I’ll definitely join. I’m not n here a lot now, and I definitely enjoy talking to everyone, but I’d particularly like to have a May 2018 WLS Page where we can all stay connected. It’s so easy to lose track of people on here simple because so many posts and threads and convos are happening. Not to mention my “was I talking to this person in the pre-op section or the sleeve section?” problems. [emoji23] So personally I’d love a FB page HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

EXACTLY. I mean if you can or want to do that part, awesome. But not for me. It’s not necessary since I can get my protein in many other ways. HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

I’m going to be honest, I haven’t had baby food since I WAS a baby [emoji23]. I love jello and pudding so I’m good on that score. But puréed meats? Nope ? HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

Oof! 30g of protein a day? That would be killer. I have good energy for the first half of the day, but then I’m done lol. Thankfully I wasn’t drinking caffeine for a long time before this so I didn’t have to crave that too! I just have to keep a close eye on my BG levels so I don’t bottom out. I’ve quit the Victoza already, so that was great! I’d love to start a support group where all of us may sleevers can check in with each other! HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

I’m skipping the kid vitamins because from what I’ve researched they don’t give you enough of certain ones that you need after getting WLS. Also, I’m not doing the blended meats or baby foods. I’m not a big meat eater in the first place, and I dislike certain textures when it comes to food. I’ll be sticking to other options like puréed veg soup, mashed sweet potatoes and scrambled eggs. If I do decide to have meat, it will probably be canned tuna. If I end up needing a scale I won’t hesitate to buy one, but for now I don’t see the need as I’ll be using oz and cup measurements. But we’re all different so whatever works for each of us while we embark on our new lives. HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

No way! THANK YOU!!! No one has said anything about that! You give wonderful advice Rue! Do you mind if I ask when you had your surgery? HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

I believe they said they’d do the same thing to me. Which I’m fine with (I say this but I’ll probably be crabby as hell every time they wake me up [emoji23]) but I do want to be comfy when I have the chance. HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

This is all so great!!! Thank you!! Does the gas x work? My nurse coordinator said it doesn’t do anything because all the gas will be from the co2 they put in your belly to see better during surgery. But if it was helpful for you guys then I’m heading to the drug store tomorrow! HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

Ok, I’ve been seeing people here and there with my surgery date of 5/10/18, but I’d like to kinda get everyone together in one thread so we can keep up with each other and cheer each other on. I mean I have family and friends as a support system, but I’d like to talk to the folks who are going through the same process at the same time. If you’re interested in forming a May 10th sleeve day group, hit me up. Good luck to everyone! HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

All of mine are in my signature so it was just easier to post this way [emoji23] HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

Awesome!!! We need to start a group and keep up with each other! HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

So I’m only 34, but I’ve definitely still got everything down there. Not planning on any kids, but not planning to get spayed either [emoji23] HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

I can’t begin to imagine how excited I’ll be to finally hit the purée stage! Heck! I’ll be excited to start full liquid stage after 10 days i bet! Lol HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

Are you drinking a lot of water? From what I’ve read on here it’s actually not super unusual for some people to actually gain a little weight if they’re drinking lots of water. How much have you lost in 12 days and what is your target weight? If you don’t mind me asking that is. HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

I’m going to be honest here. When I’m home, I’m good. I actually have to set reminders to tell me to eat that shake, bar, soup whatever. But I was back at work today and it was ROUGH. I actually left early (thank god im the GM AND buying the place in July so I have the freedom to do that!) It’s an escape room, so we’re all crammed in one little back room in front of computers and tv screens all day. All the guys were bringing in burgers and fries and all sorts of fast food. I 100 percent couldn’t deal with it and left an hour earlier than planned. I had bad eating habits. Duh. [emoji23] But I was NEVER a grazer. I was that person who was so slammed everyday that I had time to eat one meal and I had to eat it quick. Like light speed. So all of that food is actually making me physically hungry. I never really got that head hunger thing until day 1-2 of the pre-op diet. But I do get legit hungry. Like rumbly in the tumbly hungry. (Yep. I did just quote poo the bear [emoji23]). Basically, today SUCKED. But tomorrow is a short day and will be my last day at work. I’ve decided to take 4 weeks off after surgery as I can’t imagine dealing with the food pushed in my face all day long until I get into the puréed stage. Hopefully everyone else is having an easier time. HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

Is it suitable for the first week of clear liquid post-op diet? Cause if it is, I’m about to hit up amazon prime! HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

I was told to get around 800-900 calories with at least 80 grams of protein a day. I’ve been on my pre op diet for 8 days and I’ve lost 8 pounds. I’m pushing water HARD drinking at least 90 oz a day. So I know I’m water heavy. My work clothes are MUCH looser than 8 pounds would suggest. And I pee ALL THE TIME. How much protein are you getting a day? And are you only doing liquids? For how long? HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

It’s only sold at Bariatric surgeons offices or dietitian offices. Unless you want to roll the dice on eBay.... HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

Yes! This HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

Thank you!!! I didn’t lose any weight for 2 days, now I’m down another pound. I figure as long as I stay on the diet, I’ll be ok weight loss or not. Ive heard some people actually gain weight on the pre-op because of all the water. But I’m feeling so much healthier already since I’ve lost 54 pounds since last August. Easier to move and a1c way down. Your 10 pounds is incredible! Awesome job! HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

This is all great advice! Thank you! I never would have thought about the pillowcase!!! HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

I can’t tell you for sure, but my surgeon said he recommended the sleeve for me. I was on glipizide, metformin 1000 and Victoza. Prior to my pre-auth for surgery I lost 50 lbs and dropped my BG levels from 8.1 to 6.2. I quit the Victoza and the glipizide after the first day of the pre-op because I was bottoming out. I wasn’t keen on the RNY, so I’m glad he said the sleeve was good for me. HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

I really like the Unjury unflavored. I can add it to basically anything and I get massive protein. Sprinkle it on applesauce or mashed potatoes or whatever. Right now I’m on the pre-op so I put a scoop in my soup and it’s 21g protein from the powder alone. HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC

Ok. My surgery is on Thursday and and I’ve got the basic ideas like toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, loose pants. But what else would you guys recommend? Never had a hospital stay, so any advice is appreciated! HW: 311 CW: 257 SW: We’ll see on May 10! First goal weight: 191 lbs Second goal weight: 159 lbs Goal weight: 142 lbs 5’6” 34 yo female in NC