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So I finally got off my butt and did my first workout since the surgery. I’ve been avoiding it idk why— probably because I’m afraid to work out in front of people. So my husband cleared an area for me in my bedroom and got me 5 lb weights. I found a free beginner hiit class on YouTube and I made it though 2/3rds of it. It was hard. But I’m proud of me.

Does anyone have a Protein Shake and a Protein Bar in one day? Coming off my first stall and I’m trying to schedule my small meals every 2 - 3 hrs .... and just wondering what everyone else eats. I’m almost 7 weeks post op and my food looks like this:

Green tea
Protein shake - 30g

Light string cheese or egg - 7 g

Tuna / turkey chomp - 10 / 17 g

soft veggies

Protein and veggies

sugar free popsicle / SF jello 

Drink Water / Vitamin zero / etc all day

And that’s about it gang. All approved on my plan. Thoughts? Kind ones of course :)

I actually just am about to run out of my multi so I ordered one a day woman’s petite on Amazon for like $6 (it’s 24 at target!!)

i’m having such a hard time getting my Protein in. i bought Isopure unflavored but i cant add it to oatmeal, applesauce or anything like that because it stays clumpy and tastes awful. any suggestions on brands or how to incorporate it?? i’m only averaging about 35g of protein a day and i should obviously be getting at least 60

i just put on a size 2 shirt from target!! i’ve been in 4 (maybe a loose 3) for over a year. incredible feeling

i just put on a size 2 shirt from target!! i’ve been in 4 (maybe a loose 3) for over a year. incredible feeling

i just put on a size 2 shirt from target!! i’ve been in 4 (maybe a loose 3) for over a year. incredible feeling

i just put on a size 2 shirt from target!! i’ve been in 4 (maybe a loose 3) for over a year. incredible feeling

genpro has 30g per small scoop 😃

Me too. My NUT suggests adding unflavored Protein to some foods. The unflavored protein I bought is really no added flavors and it is not tasty. Hope you're able to get all of yours in soon.

i’m having such a hard time reaching my Protein goal... any tips would be appreciated!!

My surgeon said to wait one month before restarting the pill. I’ve posted on here before about it. My only negative comment is post surgery I have a lot of breakthrough bleeding even though I was sleeved and absorption shouldn’t be an issue. A substitute GYN I had at a recent check up told me there was one more pill option to try. But 9 months post op and no baby so 😂😂😂 I’ll take it!

weighed in today at 299.2!!!! started this journey when i reached 354, surgery i weighed 328 and i’m 6 weeks out!!

weighed in today at 299.2!!!! started this journey when i reached 354, surgery i weighed 328 and i’m 6 weeks out!!

weighed in today at 299.2!!!! started this journey when i reached 354, surgery i weighed 328 and i’m 6 weeks out!!

weighed in today at 299.2!!!! started this journey when i reached 354, surgery i weighed 328 and i’m 6 weeks out!!

weighed in today at 299.2!!!! started this journey when i reached 354, surgery i weighed 328 and i’m 6 weeks out!!

weighed in today at 299.2!!!! started this journey when i reached 354, surgery i weighed 328 and i’m 6 weeks out!!

weighed in today at 299.2!!!! started this journey when i reached 354, surgery i weighed 328 and i’m 6 weeks out!!

weighed in today at 299.2!!!! started this journey when i reached 354, surgery i weighed 328 and i’m 6 weeks out!!

Hello Dear Bari Brothers and Sisters! Ellie123 is back!!!! I am have finally been released from the hospital and am back home. Thank you so so SOOOOO much for all the well wishes and prayers you sent my way during my scary ordeal!!! You all are so supportive and awesome!
Here is what happened:
On Sunday, (11 days post RNY op), I had half a Core Power Protein Drink and a cup of fish broth with about a tablespoon of avocado blended in for texture and a little bit more substance. Still not sure if these food items were related but shortly thereafter I started to have horrid stomach pain in the general area above my belly button. It would tighten painfully then release and got progressively worse. I began to pace, hoping it was gas and will pass. I paced for 3 hours straight and it was only getting worse. I took some hydrocodone and felt a little better but 3 hours later the meds wore off and I was in bad pain. Called the doc on call and was told to go straight to the bariatric ER. There they gave me contrast, by now the pain was almost unbearable...I began to shake all over. Felt like a horrible Gallbladder attack (I used to have those before it was removed, so I know...). The CT Scan revealed a partial obstruction in the small bowl and swelling. I was put on IV, protonics, anti nausea meds, nothing by mouth and pain meds, but I continued to feel awful. through out the night I was violently vomiting, blacking in and out and ....well lets just say in that terrible horrible state none of us ever wants to be in...
They let is ran it's course and yesterday it finally let up. More imaging revealed that nothing by mouth for a few days helped and my body seems to have resolved the obstruction. they slowly introduced Clear Liquids back, and finally sent me home back to a clear liquid diet. That specific hospital is owned by Dr. Alexander but totally out of network for my insurance. Glad to be alive, but dreading the bill for this setback...
Anyhow, sending you all HUGE love and thanks for your support and prayers. I'm exhausted and a bit bummed about the ordeal, but grateful this did not happen during one of my trips abroad where no one would have known what to do!
Hope everyone is doing great.

hey guys! it’s labor day, it’s still 85 degrees even though it’s 9pm and a fruit flavored popsicle isn’t gonna cut it. i’m dying for a taste of ice cream (i’m one month post op) and i was wondering if there were any recipes for healthy ice cream or brands that you guys like

just gonna add to this thread! i waited 4 days post op to smoke, and i was fine. i haven’t really felt like i get the munchies (i didn’t much before surgery either) but i always try to get a few Snacks ready before i smoke just in case. in the few times i have had the munchies, this is so helpful. it’s also just helpful from the surgery i think, that i stop right when i’m full instead of continuing to eat like i would pre-op.

as for tolerance, mine hasn’t really changed. (got the sleeve) i haven’t tried edibles again yet, since i’m only 1 month post op, but i’ve smoked basically every method minus blunts and been fine.

also!! i’ve been using CBD salve on my incisions and they are fading so nicely! it also helped with the pain for the first week or so, i def had to take LESS tylenol cause i was using the salve

just gonna add to this thread! i waited 4 days post op to smoke, and i was fine. i haven’t really felt like i get the munchies (i didn’t much before surgery either) but i always try to get a few Snacks ready before i smoke just in case. in the few times i have had the munchies, this is so helpful. it’s also just helpful from the surgery i think, that i stop right when i’m full instead of continuing to eat like i would pre-op.

as for tolerance, mine hasn’t really changed. (got the sleeve) i haven’t tried edibles again yet, since i’m only 1 month post op, but i’ve smoked basically every method minus blunts and been fine.

also!! i’ve been using CBD salve on my incisions and they are fading so nicely! it also helped with the pain for the first week or so, i def had to take LESS tylenol cause i was using the salve

Daily..almost 9 weeks out from VSG. I have lost 44lbs so far(14lbs preop). My tolerance was sky high before and still is. I don’t really get the munchies. If I want to snack I always have like boiled eggs or veggies with ranch dip in the fridge. But I don’t necessarily get them. I honestly feel like it helps with curbing my appetite. It did preop as well and aided with the 14lbs. I don’t really talk about this with people because opinions are strong on usage, surgery or not. Glad to see others who enjoy as much as I.