fletcher0815

I am 4’11 had my surgery on feb 19 2018. When I started I weighted 197 and my BMI was 39. My BMI was shy by one number to get to get approval for surgery but with my sleep apnea I was approved. My surgery weight was 189. I’m a little over 2 months out and have lost 40lbs. My doctor says by October I should be about 105-110 pounds with how well I’m doing losing weight.

I'm not planning on being a nude model....so, to hell with it. LOL.

To much info...maybe but hey with this type of surgery might as well put it all out there, I'm sure it won't be the last poop post! So I'm 9 days out. Haven't had BM since the day of surgery, called doc today he suggested doing a suppository....well that didn't take long to get things sliding! It wasn't pleasant...at all. I was afraid to push because i was afraid of straining too much. It was like having pregnancy contractions your body just pushes on its own. Seriously. I start freaking out thinking I'm going to create a leak trying to poop...i just wanted to **** and get off the pot! Ugh i think that endeavor was more stressful then surgery!

Me to. The roller coaster is getting old!!! At the rate I'm going I'll be morbidly obese with severe health issues in the next few years! I want to nip it in the bud and get it controlled now! I think this will really work for me! What are you doing for your post op diet? I'm worried I'll loose to much before hand if I do liquids for a week before but I need to shrink my liver?!?

I've heard that also! Thx

Sleeved on 2/28 last day of February, first day after surgery was rough as hell. But each day has gotten better. My first post op appointment is on Thursday can’t wait to graduate from Clear Liquids to full liquids. Thankfully haven’t experienced any hunger yet.
HW 337
Pre Op W 299
SW 285
CW 274


The Road 2 A Better Me

Remember that at 4 weeks post op your body may not be ready for many solids yet. Being full after one or two bites can be normal at this stage. Consider keeping Protein water/shakes as part of your daily diet to get enough protein in and focus on getting lots of Water in. Your body will still have plenty of fat stores to feed on and provided you can get enough Liquid Protein in and your essential Vitamins you won't be losing muscle mass.
Be patient with your body as it recovers from the extremes of surgery. It's been through a lot!
Don't start eating unhealthy foods just to enjoy the feeling/experience of eating larger volumes, as eating to appease our minds/feelings are part of what led us to weight loss surgery in the first place. Enjoy the restriction while it is there, and keep up the mental focus needed to make your surgery an effective tool in your weight loss journey.
(I am still 1 week from sleeve surgery, I know I'm going to miss a lot of stuff for a while, especially while I continue to cook all the regular healthy solids for my kids and husband, but this is my time to put myself and my health first (for once) and the mental game is key to me succeeding!)
You can do this! Keep your long term goals in focus

This is a great question! I have the same. I am getting surgery middle of April but I currently use cannabis for chronic pain and problems sleeping.< br>

Yes. Then for the past 5 yrs since that time. No problems, no munchies, no problems

Sorry to hear about your pain situation. Have you been on pain meds long term?
Ask a medical or dispensary professional...lol I would not know how pot is going to affect your weight loss surgery.
After goal, I was in Washington State for a friends Birthday party. Let's just say edibles and a Water pipe were involved. I get the munchies..But have to admit it was a great time.

Give it time. Once eating reasonable amounts becomes more comfortable, you'll feel a lot better. Hang in there! It gets better, I promise:)

Yeah, I'd keep your things to the bland side and season to taste when you're past surgery, ready to eat them. I add Isopure Unflavored PP to Soups and stews all the time with great success. All kinds of soups. I've even added it to V8 and warmed it to taste like Tomato Soup. I like it. I also sometimes add a spoon of cream of something with it.