katiemarie22

Wanted to share my before and after pics! While my weight loss has been less than a some bariatric patients, I have lost over 30% of my starting weight and as of today, have a healthy body fat percentage, for the first time since childhood! Still working towards my goal weight and healthy BMI!

I’ve been a bit stalled lately, been stuck in the low 140s for about a month! According to my NUT my goal weight should be just under 120 lbs, so I’m a bit frustrated with the stall. Any tips to overcome a stall? I’ve decided to go back to basics this week - I’m doing liquids for the week and making sure I get all my protein, so hopefully that will get things moving again. BIG win for me last week. I was cleaning my storage unit and found 2 large suitcases filled with clothes that were too small for me a few years ago. I couldn’t bear to throw them out, and completely forgot about them. Finding them was so awesome! It’s literally saved me hundreds of dollars in shopping for clothes at my new size! Currently chilling in a pair of pants I haven’t fit into since high school, and it’s the greatest feeling!

You’re so close! You’ll be out of the obese category in no time. Just keep on doing what you’re doing!

I’ve never been a fan of protein shakes, but I do love the quest protein chips if I need to supplement my protein. 20g in a little mini bag and they taste great. I also have protein gummies that I love.

And just like that, I am OVERWEIGHT!!! 29.9 BMI and still going down. Only 24 lbs to go before I’m a normal BMI! So exciting!

I am always in a rush in the morning because my bed is super comfy and I always oversleep. I usually go for a protein bar (Quest brand) are my favourite or a Mighty Muffin Bowl. Super easy to take on the run and healthy with lots of protein. If I’m having a luxurious morning - bacon and eggs

I’m 2.8 lbs away from being overweight and I’m not stopping there! My goal is a normal BMI!

Barre is INTENSE. I did my first class with BMI around 35. It was definitely very tough and I hated it. Then a couple weeks later I tried at a different studio and absolutely loved it.

I’m 3.5 months post op and doing great so far. I never set foot in a gym before surgery, but I’m working on adopting fitness into my every day life now. My goal for 2019 is to do 300 exercise sessions which works out to 6 days a week. For January I did 32 workouts! I have lofty ambitions of 2 sessions/day but I give myself the grace I need if I don’t make it to the gym one day or only do one exercise session. I’m starting to see some muscle develop and I definitely feel more energetic and in a better mood, so that’s great. I aim for 2 workouts/day on the following schedule: Monday: Gym - Strength, Barre Class Tuesday: Swim, Yoga Wednesday: Gym - Strength, Zumba class, stretch yoga Thursday: Swim, Ballet Friday: Gym - Strength, Yoga Saturday: Swim Sunday: Yoga I’m taking it slow, most of my exercise is low impact. I was in a car accident last year and still recovering from my injuries. I am lucky enough that insurance is covering for my 3 gym sessions a week to be with a personal trainer and covering my gym membership to take all these classes.  Eventually, I want to get into running (I’ve always been terrible at it but everyone that really sticks with it eventually loves it), and also more intense cardio like jump rope, and core classes.  

I was sleeved October 2018 - about 3 months ago. I was self pay in Mexico, and although the surgery went well, I developed complications about 2 weeks out, and spent the next 2 weeks after that in the hospital. Since then, I've been slowly losing the weight. Haven't stalled yet, and have been able to do so much that I never thought I would have been able to do - things like buy a shirt in the regular section of the store, go to the gym and actually enjoy it, and wrap a towel all the way around my body after a shower. A few people have commented on my weight loss, but I'll be honest, that when I look in the mirror, I don't really see a difference. I'm about half way to my goal weight. Taking these before and after pics really helped me to see the difference, so I wanted to share them!

Hope your gallbladder surgery goes well. I had mine out 10 years ago, and haven't missed it a day since. I was in soooo much pain before it was removed, and it made a huge difference for me. I hope your experience is similar.

I was sleeved 10/14. I was never nauseous before surgery. Now, things are different. I don’t feel hungry anymore, but when it’s close to a time for me to eat (for example when I wake up in the morning before I eat breakfast), I feel nauseous. Same if I have a late lunch - I will feel nauseous until I eat something. After I eat, nausea goes away. Problem is, I don’t have much appetite, nothing is appealing when you’re nauseous so it’s hard to force myself to eat a few bites to relieve the nausea. Has anyone else experienced anything similar? Tips to relieve the nausea?

I didn’t know nausea can be a symptom of low blood sugar. I have been trying to limit my sugar intake, so that’s definitely a possibility. I’ll try eating at more regular intervals.

First day today that I reached my protein goal (60g) since surgery!! It’s so hard to get it all in since I get full so quickly! Still working on getting in all my fluids.

I’m in Canada and can’t find the sugar free pops ANYWHERE. I must have looked at 20 places or more. I’ve been making my own Mio-popsicles, and they are ok but I would love a real popsicle

So turns out I was feeling so awful because I got an abdominal infection from the surgery. It wasn’t a leak, but something got into my system and created an abscess. I spent 2 weeks in the hospital on strong antibiotics, being fed through a tube, but luckily, no corrective surgery was needed. I’m home now, eating puréed foods and slowly starting more solid foods. I’m feeling so much better. I’m a little over one month post op. Down 33 lbs since I started the preop diet and down 21 lbs since surgery! Feeling great. My BMI has gone from 42 to 34.9 - I am officially, only Obese class 1!

Thank you @frustr8! The first week was so easy and every day got better but this second week has been so tough. So much nausea today. Getting my liquids in is near impossible. Headache. Feeling generally terrible. I wish things were getting better every day. Instead, each day seems to bring a new and crappy symptom. One day at a time. This too shall pass, I know.

I’m so tired of feeling like garbage

Hey everyone! I’m a self paid patient that is about a week post op. I’m from Canada and paid for the surgery in Mexico. I’m home now and doing great. I have not told my primary physician or family, friends or anyone about the surgery. I know post op medical support is important, so I’m considering my different options now. If I have any complications or anything comes up in the short term, of course I’ll seek the appropriate care, but I’m hoping to hear from others about their post op care plan. - Monthly or routine check ups? - Blood work how often? - Nutritionist? (How often?) - Psychological support? Thanks to everyone for their input!

I’m feeling moderately better. Managed about 20oz of fluids today and going to try for another 8oz before bed. I feel less terrible but have a slight fever of 100.3. Hoping this goes away real soon. Having a bit of heartburn too. At least I think that’s what it is. I’ve never had heartburn before this. Just going to focus on liquids again tomorrow. Need to get my fluids up!

I think I’m dehydrated. I feel weak, light headed, a bit shakey, cold and I have a headache. I know I need to drink more. I’ve managed about 8 oz today and it’s noon. I really don’t want to go to the hospital for IV fluids but if I can’t meet my fluids today I am going to have to.

I started off the day alright, then I ate my iron supplement chewable. It tasted pretty good but boy did it make me nauseous. I’ve heard about this side effect before with iron supplements. Anyways, I felt so terrible I couldn’t really eat or drink anything for the rest of the day. I think I need to take things slower. This week I’m going to focus exclusively on getting my liquids and proteins in and I’ll start with vitamins next week. Slow and steady...

Nope, swallowing is no problem. No pain or discomfort or anything. I just feel full after such small amount. I know that’s exactly what the sleeve is, but I’m having such a tough time getting the requirements in cause my stomach just can’t hold more.

Feeling a bit frustrated today. It’s so hard to get all my liquids and proteins in. Worked on it all day today and only got about half of each. I’m working on finishing a smoothie before bed but I am only about half done. It’s just so slow to drink it and I’m full. I went for a walk (doc recommended 45 mins) but only could do about 20 minutes. Didn’t manage to get my vitamins either today. I’m working on it and I know tomorrow is another day. Hoping this gets easier!

Sweet things! I used to eat so much sugar. I bought some of that low calorie Gatorade, which before I would have said was too bland but it’s SO SWEET now. I can’t eat it. I definitely am preferring sour or salty tastes now.