irishmicmama

I had sleeve done April 12th, I took off from gym April & May, Dr told me wait at least 4-6 weeks. So in June I did my personal trainer once a week w/ weight lifting for a half an hour & zumba twice a week. Then a couple months after that I started taking all different classes at gym like spin, yoga & pilates... I’ve had no problems w/ any workouts. I am now at gym 2-3 hours a day six days a week.

So today I made goal! Here I am, one week shy of six months post surgery, and my official BMI is ‘normal’. Not overweight and not obese, any more.
So I know that having blooming gallstones has helped with this last few pounds - eating low fat (gallstones), low Protein (liver damage) and low carb (dumping syndrome) is pretty restrictive, but I will have my gallbladder out in a week or two (that will drop me another 1/4 pound 🤣) and then I am into my maintenance diet.
And here, the difference:

My birthday celebration will be my special treat! [emoji4]



Sleeved on April 25, 2018
HW: 258
SW: 238
CW: 219
GW: 165

Ice cold silver tequila straight out of the freezer and poured into a chilled cordial glass. Drank 1 1/2 oz over an hour with no ill effects. Allegedly there are health benefits....

I was cleared for alcohol after my 3 month appointment, but I waited until 4 months post op to try. I tried at home. I did sugar free red bull and plain vodka. The red bull can even says "light carbonation" and it didn't bother me in the slightest. I drank very slowly. You can do sugar free juices and hard alcohol though. Honestly, no matter what you have for the alcohol part, it will have calories, so if you'd rather do wine...
The important part is to make it a special treat, and not a regular occurrence. Also, I make sure to cut back on my calories for the day to compensate.

@irishmicmama There are a lot of "Skinny Girl" wines out there, so hopefully you will find one that you like. Enjoy

Chill,it, sip slowly, enjoy each Tiny taste, as long as it don't make your brown eyes red,WE,ARE COOL!😛🍹🍸😝

My nutritionist said I could have a small glass of wine on my birthday next month [emoji485]



Sleeved on April 25, 2018
HW: 258
SW: 238
CW: 219
GW: 165

Vsg... my surgeon said 3 mos for alcohol, I'm no alcoholic but I do like to enjoy one especially on hot summer days!

I stuck to wine. just keep it to one drink. we process alcohol differently post op. more is absorbed and it is harder on your liver. Also, you cannot drive after even one drink you will fail a breathalizer. Many patients are not told this by their doctors.

Just want to stay away from the carb heavy beers, calorie heavy mixed drinks... and of course take your time drinking, your tolerance might have changed.

Any sugar free / calorie free "soda" and clear rum is going to be a low calorie, low carb drink.
Any calorie free flavored water and alcohol... you could mix it up, get a pina colada flavored Water additive and put some vodka or light rum into that.
Straight up scotches, whiskeys and bourbons work.

How about vacumning and do up the dishes?

I woke up &mouth was super dry & chapped... I was given a small sponge swab like thing... I loved those things for the first day. I was in A LOT of pain, do not be afraid to ask for pain meds. I was wheeled into my recovery room and instantly said to my husband "what the hell did I do to myself?" So there was an instant regret. I had a catheter in so I didn't have to get up and take a pee. Bring a sleep mask & your favorite lip balm, I actually have the Vaseline intensive care lip stuff and that was awesome.

So I weighed in today at the gym & I’m down 80 pounds so far. I’m quite please but I still have a long way to go. I’ve lost body fat & gained muscle mass which totally ROCKS as it was a big concern for me. I’m doing 50 minutes of high heart rate cardio 5-6 times a week & weights twice a week. I feel like I eat more than I should at times but I can’t argue with my results so far. I also have been eating lean Protein with fruits and veggies almost exclusively. My 3 month appointment is on the 4th of May which is actually 3 1/2 months. So far so good!

This reminds me of my experience after my hysterectomy. I was 8 days out and had not gone yet. I tried everything, suppositories, enemas, stool softeners, MOM...everything. My doc finally had me do a colon cleanse with mag citrate. I was never so happy to have diarrhea in my life.

Oh wow! I am very sorry .... that is an extremely uncomfortable and even frightening experience.

So I am 4 days post op, and I just took my first full shower - soap, Shampoo, conditioner... The works! I can't believe how tiring it was! I wonder if a cooler shower would have been easier. I'm currently laying down resting until I feel better. Has anyone else felt the same? How long before I can get out if a shower feeling good?

I woke up &mouth was super dry & chapped... I was given a small sponge swab like thing... I loved those things for the first day. I was in A LOT of pain, do not be afraid to ask for pain meds. I was wheeled into my recovery room and instantly said to my husband "what the hell did I do to myself?" So there was an instant regret. I had a catheter in so I didn't have to get up and take a pee. Bring a sleep mask & your favorite lip balm, I actually have the Vaseline intensive care lip stuff and that was awesome.

It's all in the intent and interpretation....Right? The site moderators have to figure that out..lol
Wow, I missed drama on the board..lol Someone has reported a post as bullying...??? Sounds like we are back to the days of lipstick lady...or am I wrong?

So I finally went, it was the most unbearable excruciating pain ever! 12 days after surgery, two days of taking Miralax and drinking Smooth Move tea. It was like trying to push a giant cement Boulder out. I remember being constipated after having my children but this was 10 times worse. I actually went and got a enema from CVS pharmacy & tried to give that to myself, I didn't have much luck with it, because it super difficult to do by yourself. But I'm glad no one was home to hear me scream and cry on the toilet that's how bad it was.

I make roasted Chick Peas and they are delicious. If you want a crunch, this is it! Here's a link on different ways to spice them!
https://www.thisgrandmaisfun.com/roasted-chickpeas-recipe/

I was doing so well w/ 2 week preop liquid diet, I've lost over 10lbs so far & following it to a T. I've been having 2 shakes a day & 4oz of lean meat & sm salad &/or celery & carrots for dinner. Well today I had 1 Protein Shake for Breakfast then went to Red Lobster & had Lobsterfest Surf & turf w/ garden salad. The steak was 6oz & I did dip my lobster a few times in butter but my biggest mistake was I ate the mashed potatoes. I've got 5 days til surgery... I feel so guilty now of course. How can I rectify this situation? laxatives? Make my myself throw up? Drink Mag. Citrate? Or do u think I'll be ok?

I was fine btw!

I too am wanting a scrambled egg and I have never been a scrambled egg person. I felt fine after my surgery on 4/2, just get a little tired in the afternoons.