SydneySleever

On 05/30/2018 at 09:58, Toomanytacos said:

My dinner

Almost 6 months post op!

It looks like a lot of food

But it's only 3 slices of lunch turkey- 70 calories

on stick of cheese - 70 calories

1 tablespoon of beans- 45 calories

Cheeze Its- 40 calories

1 teaspoonof this Jalepino spread-20 calories

I ate much less for Breakfast and lunch

On 05/31/2018 at 09:36, TxAlpha06 said:

Tough Love.....

Sorry you’re feeling down. I’ve had times of feeling the same and more than one argument with family since getting the sleeve a week ago, so don’t feel alone. You’re feelings are all valid, of course you miss your cat and are sad. Crying is allowed. And you’re not acting like a third grader. You’re acting like someone who has gone through something pretty big, is adjusting to a new life, is missing home and a beloved pet. Big hugs to you.

The book basically debuncts decades of research that has told us that "less calories in and more calories out (exercising)" means weight loss. Dr Fung basically says that obesity is directly related to our bodies insulin, or insulin resistance. 

Hang in there! When was your surgery?

On 05/30/2018 at 17:12, Darin'Sharon said:

Def me. I did well the first month losing about a pound a day. Then nothing, then gained 2. After a week I lost the 2, but nothing since. I asked for advice on another thread and it was suggested that i increase my caloric intake, which I am struggling to do without adding a ton of carbs.

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Hey! I had my sleeve 24 May and joined the forum just before that. It’s an amazing forum with wonderful, welcoming and wise people. You’ll feel at home here really fast :)

On 05/30/2018 at 11:22, Screwballski said:

Every day. I have for years. I know...I know...

My endocrinologist who I see for PCOS recommended 12 months of weight stability. The reasoning behind this is that when you drop a lot of weight the body has evolved to think that there has been a reason such as drought or other disaster leading to a food shortage. This then impacts the baby not through the form of birth defects but impacts on long term metabolic outcomes because the child ‘thinks’ it’s being born into a environment with not enough food. I haven’t looked into this myself because it sounded logical and she talk about a lot of research!

Just wondering how often you’re weighing yourself?

On 05/29/2018 at 22:29, Frustr8 said:

Hurray for that! Sorry for all the people in the Burn Zone but every so glad this member of the fantastic Down Under gals is still safe.☁and ☔and a quiet Tuesday evening for you!

I’ll be honest, I had feelings of regret the first two days. I’m less than a week out but really happy with my decision. Good luck and let us know how you go! 

On 05/29/2018 at 22:06, Frustr8 said:

@SydneySleever, Sydney,made the National newscasts in the USA , hope you are safe in the midst of all that!😯

I’ve only told close family. For me I couldn’t think of a good enough reason to tell colleagues. Will they help me in achieving my goals? Not likely. Do I value their opinions on health issues? Nope. Do they need to know? Absolutely not. Will it make it hard to work with them if they say something offensive? Absolutely. I like to keep things simple, so I kept work out of it.

On 05/29/2018 at 20:39, Nessapuddin71 said:

I called the surgeon on call yesterday (due to the holiday). It was not my surgeon. He mad it sound like it was no big deal just take some Benadryl. It maybe an allergic reaction to Pepcid. Call tomorrow if it still worries me and get in with my surgeon. I now have large itchy bumps at the top the steristrips on two of the incisions. I am headed to PCP, now. Thanks for your help

I’m only 5 days out of having the sleeve after having had the band removed. Pain after surgery and recovery have been much harder than the band. I’ve been really hungry and able to drink a lot of liquids. However compared to the band the immediate effects are more noticeable.

I had an itchy rash but that was reaction to the painkillers! Agree with Diana_in_Philly.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Cas_-bVYcS4&t=16s

Sorry that you had to be in that conversation. I think most people here have someone like that in their life. I found this video very funny and insightful into others motives for what they say. Hope it helps!

I’m feeling the same way too 5 days out. I feel I can eat a lot more food than I am meant to. I dream about cake. Don’t feel alone! I got no suggestions though but can definitely empathise!

I had a diet cordial that triggered DS three days post op. Was terrible but kind of a relief at the same time.

05/27/2018 01:45 PM, KJS55 said:

"I had bloods done before but they were thinking insulin resistance. Then my bloods went all over the place in hospital!"

That's odd that they sent you home with insulin. Prior to my surgery I was pre-diabetic (insulin resistance). In the hospital, my sugar levels were all over the map. But, the hospital I was at, called the endocrinologist I have been seeing for two years. He decision was not only, no insulin, but I was to stop taking my Metformin. My levels will be checked at my PC's office and the post surgery follow up, two weeks post-op. I agree with the others here that you should follow your doctors advice and diet, and I think once your body get's used to this new diet your levles should calm down.

On 05/26/2018 at 12:45, 2shea said:

Hope all goes well for you! The diabetes wasn't tested for before surgery as part of the assessment for surgery?

On 05/26/2018 at 12:00, Creekimp13 said:

Glad you're headed home:) The diabetes could resolve with your new diet. Follow all your instructions and try not to be overwhelmed...you're on the right track and things should get better before long. Wishing you a quick recovery and great results:)

Had my sleeve done two days ago. Finished up two nights in hospital and have been discharged. Learnt that I have diabetes and being sent home with insulin. Lots to take in and get my head around.

I can drink quite a bit of Water but still feel so thirsty with a dry mouth. Looking forward to seeing what the coming days and weeks bring.

On 05/23/2018 at 15:16, RHCD said:

I’m a month out and trying to figure out how to pack foods on my list versus trying to find something in the cafeteria at work. Let alone I usually eat at my desk while working/conf calls what not. Taking a daily lunch is just not an option for me.



I do better when I pack my own lunch. It’s a habit I’m trying to get in (most days at least). When I can walk extra during the day by either taking stairs, taking the long way to a meeting room etc. I also have my Water bottle with me when ever I leave my desk. I try to drink a good portion during a meeting say 10 ozs over an hour meeting...