Briswife15

This all depends on how far you are post op

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Surgery is a big decision personally if my doctor hard me talking like this he would say I'm not mentally ready to begin my new life.
He said you have to be mentally prepared otherwise if you slack off the surgery will be a waste of time.

You are embarking on a new chapter of your life. In order to do so, you need to cut ties with your old habits. I’m a year out and couldn’t fathom eating a sub sandwich, you can have the burger without a bun, pizza is iffy. Make sure you are ready for this, it’s a huge step, but a positive one. Best of luck

I really appreciate your perspective. Loose skin does seem to be something a lot of us newbies spend a lot of time thinking about. I have decided to wait at least a year after I reach goal to decide if I want any kind of surgery. That will give my brain time to catch up with my body. It probably just won't matter then. Losing the weight and getting my life back is a much higher priority in the grand scheme of things.

Yes, I got one from Lauren's Hope. Great company with lots of choices. Says Gastric Bypass, no sugars. NSAIDS, or blind ng tube.

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I was getting 90-120 gms on the days I workout, in part because I'm not absorbing Protein well. Low blood levels of protein. My weight loss slowed to a crawl. So I decided I was consuming too much protein.

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Yes, I got one from Lauren's Hope. Great company with lots of choices. Says Gastric Bypass, no sugars. NSAIDS, or blind ng tube.

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Hi there
One idea - go into your profile and tell up some details - height, weight, date of surgery, surgery type. Your profile still says pre-op so it’s pretty hard to say anything useful. Only getting your Protein by supplements is fine if you are 10 days out from surgery, but not so much if you are 10 months out!!

I ditto everyone's comments. GREAT JOB, you look awesome and more importantly you feel awesome.

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Have a chocolate Protein Shake.< br>
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I can eat any fruit post RNY as long as I keep it to 5 gms of sugar or less. I just eat small portions.

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I can eat any fruit post RNY as long as I keep it to 5 gms of sugar or less. I just eat small portions.

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I'm 5'3", and used the BMI chart to pick something in the middle of the healthy range for my height - 120 to 125. My doctor's goal for me is a little bit higher, at the very limit of healthy. Now, Im only 4 months out, so we'll have to see how it goes! [emoji4]

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Run a search for stalls on this forum and you'll find two recurrent themes:
1. Almost everyone has experienced this & was very frustrated by it, so youre not alone
2. Almost everyone eventually realizes it's short-term if they stay the course and focus on the big picture
Good Luck 💜

I can relate. I was so embarrassed and ashamed that I didn't even take a "before" picture, and always hid behind someone in family pictures. I would not accompany my husband to events, as I felt I would be an embarrassment to him. I would size up everyone in a room to see if I was the fattest. I tried to blend into the background. Social events, even just going to church was hard.
Get ready for a new life! Now I have so much energy I can hardly go to sleep at night. It has taken a bit to make the mental change from being obese to being pretty normal looking now, People seem to treat me differently, too, although I can't really know if that is real or only my imagination. Now I LIKE going out - especially when I can wear something new in a smaller size! It just feels so good to be average, I hid behind my weight for so many years, that it is now a little bit of a challenge to learn who I really am as a person and not as a fat person trying to hide. It truly is a journey and an adventure, for sure. But a GOOD one and one I wouldn't trade for a million bucks. I feel better, am healthier and depression is on the run. My joints don't hurt and I can actually do anything I want now physically.
I think we hardly know how much adipose tissue affects our well being. It produces inflammatory cytokines and hormones, ties up Vitamin D, messes with our thermoregulation, and who knows what else. Then consider all the weight related conditions - asthma, GERD, sleep apnea (interferes with metabolism, glucose and cholesterol levels, hormones, urinary function), diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, depression, elevated lipids, infertility, fatty liver which can lead to cirrhosis and cancer...… the list goes on and on. YOU ARE ABOUT TO LEAVE ALL THIS BEHIND or at least greatly improve any existing conditions. You will be healthier and much happier. Yes, you will have work to do. Surgery is not easy, but you will recover. You will learn to modify your entire life. You will develop a different relationship with food. Everything is about to change! But if you know this is your last chance, you will do it and you will be successful. For many of us, there were no other options other than surgery. A lot will depend on your attitude - keep looking forward to the new you! Embrace the changes! Let the old stuff fall aside. You are a beautiful butterfly about to emerge from the chrysalis! You won't have to hide any more.

Yup. Normal! Be patient with yourself and your new sleeve. Things will get better.

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Did you and your surgeon ever consider gastric bypass? I think it is possible to develop GERD after sleeve. Bypasd totally eliminated my diabetes and I have halved my high blood pressure medication. I expect to be off that medication soon. I don't believe GERD increases after bypass because there is almost no stomach acid in the pouch, and bypass is a low pressure system, while sleeve is high pressure. I certainly Don't mean to confuse you further. I just wanted to give you an idea of my success with bypass if you hadn't considered it. Of course the decision is totally between you and your surgeon, and I'm sure many people have the sleeve and Don't develop GERD. Good luck with your surgery!

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I use Bariatric Advantage brand. I used them pre-surgery as well. They are expensive but to me it's worth it to have something designed for bariatric patients. Some folks save money by taking Flintstones Vitamins 2 times a day. Whatever you do, don't take gummies as they don't provide enough vitamins, at least thats what mu surgeon says.

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Awesome job! I am 4 months post gastric bypass and have lost a total of 65 pounds, with 50 of it since surgery. If I can continue to lose at this rate I should be at goal when I hit 9 months! Here's hoping I can do as well as you! You're an inspiration![emoji847]

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Did you and your surgeon ever consider gastric bypass? I think it is possible to develop GERD after sleeve. Bypasd totally eliminated my diabetes and I have halved my high blood pressure medication. I expect to be off that medication soon. I don't believe GERD increases after bypass because there is almost no stomach acid in the pouch, and bypass is a low pressure system, while sleeve is high pressure. I certainly Don't mean to confuse you further. I just wanted to give you an idea of my success with bypass if you hadn't considered it. Of course the decision is totally between you and your surgeon, and I'm sure many people have the sleeve and Don't develop GERD. Good luck with your surgery!

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Did you and your surgeon ever consider gastric bypass? I think it is possible to develop GERD after sleeve. Bypasd totally eliminated my diabetes and I have halved my high blood pressure medication. I expect to be off that medication soon. I don't believe GERD increases after bypass because there is almost no stomach acid in the pouch, and bypass is a low pressure system, while sleeve is high pressure. I certainly Don't mean to confuse you further. I just wanted to give you an idea of my success with bypass if you hadn't considered it. Of course the decision is totally between you and your surgeon, and I'm sure many people have the sleeve and Don't develop GERD. Good luck with your surgery!

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Did you and your surgeon ever consider gastric bypass? I think it is possible to develop GERD after sleeve. Bypasd totally eliminated my diabetes and I have halved my high blood pressure medication. I expect to be off that medication soon. I don't believe GERD increases after bypass because there is almost no stomach acid in the pouch, and bypass is a low pressure system, while sleeve is high pressure. I certainly Don't mean to confuse you further. I just wanted to give you an idea of my success with bypass if you hadn't considered it. Of course the decision is totally between you and your surgeon, and I'm sure many people have the sleeve and Don't develop GERD. Good luck with your surgery!

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I recently discovered, 4 months post RNY, that my antidepressant is no longer being absorbed. (I was having withdrawals).
Has anyone else experienced this? I have been crushing the meds and it seems to be helping, but I fear other meds are also not being absorbed!
Any tips or suggestions?
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In 9 months I want to be maintaining my Barbie DreamGirl Goal Weight of 125lbs. I want to have on an absolutely fabulous outfit, and have @Healthy_life2 bitchin' legs (all without working out... hehe), and be having a blast living life with Mr. F, fam and friends.

Awesome job! I am 4 months post gastric bypass and have lost a total of 65 pounds, with 50 of it since surgery. If I can continue to lose at this rate I should be at goal when I hit 9 months! Here's hoping I can do as well as you! You're an inspiration![emoji847]

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