mousecat88

I went to Cracker Barrel this past weekend and they brought 7 biscuits out to the table and they have amazing biscuits. I watched the two other people I was with eat all 7 biscuits and I just stared at them. But I could totally imagine the flavor of them in my mouth and how good they taste... I kinda' wish I wouldn't remember those sorts of things.

I was the opposite. Never liked sweets too much (rare occasion), but pasta, mashed potatoes, fast food... bring it on. I loved all food, basically. Even healthy foods - but I would just eat an extreme amount of it.

Whenever I go out to eat and see the "average" portions of meals offered or just watch people eat I am like ........................................... gross, man. LOL. But then remember I would eat like 3 times that somehow. I kinda' do hope that in 5 or 10 years I forget what Taco Bell tastes like. Because that still haunts me sometimes. lmao. I asked my coworker who has been vegan for over 20 years if she remembers what meat tastes like and she says she does. Maybe it's not as vivid and pronounced.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-7327101/Weight-loss-jab-dubbed-exciting-obesity-treatment-helps-patients-lose-10lbs-month.html Thoughts? Yes, I know the DailyMail is not exactly prime news source... but just for the basic overview. Maybe would be good for those with some weight regain later on post-op or in lieu of revision. I wonder how long the effects last... and clearly it doesn't have the "training benefits" of surgery. I also don't like how DailyMail put dumping syndrome as a disadvantage... I consider that an advantage and is an excellent negative reinforcement tool for those that get it.

Do you think that some day you may forget what a certain food tastes like? lol. I am in a group on Facebook where everyone posts meals/foods and people roast them or say that it looks flavortown. Someone asked if condiments on mac n cheese is good, and I obviously said no because NO. But will I someday forget the deliciousness of mac n cheese? Or the taste of a 7 layer burrito? Or a real fudgy brownie? lol. Will some day I not be able to participate in this group because I truly cannot recall what a piece of cake tastes like? lmao.

Just an update on this - I am now on the highest dose of Midodrine 3 times per day for my low BP. It is still low (yesterday my highest reading was 105/55), but as long as I take the medicine, I don't black out. I still struggle during yoga with quick flowing positions and losing some vision and getting faint for a moment, so I have to take it slowly. My PCP says she isn't sure it will ever go away. I take my BP twice per day and if my BP ever starts to read high, that's when we will taper off the Midodrine. When I wake up in the morning and there's no med in my system, I definitely stumble with totally black vision to the bathroom and have to hold on for a while to get steady. I sure hope this improves! Midodrine isn't cheap for me!

I am not vegan but cannot tolerate whey protein shakes. I use NowSports soy protein isolate. It is DELICIOUSSSSS. Sold on Amazon and cheap!

Day 6: After spying yesterday that today would be enjoy a warm cup of coffee, I immediately went on Amazon and ordered a milk steamer/frother and sugar free syrup. LOL. (I don't drink coffee). Having tea today, however.

I like your way of thinking.

There needs to be a "sigh" react emoji. hahaha I don't know what it would look like. Should just be a mini picture of my face.

I was told liquid won't stretch the pouch since it just zooms through you. It's good you can stay hydrated! I have some occasional sharp pain at the incision sites for maybe like 2 weeks... just the muscle healing up.

Is it Actigall?? It was close to 100 bucks a month for me, but that is insaaaaannneee. I was only on it for 2 months and it didn't help my gallbladder anyways and they had to do emergency surgery to remove it regardless. Why does he want you to take it if he's going to take the gallbladder out anyways? Maybe your liver will shrink in size well before the 6 months??

I (unfortunately) had a lotttt of surgeries before this one. They did tell me I could take one of my valium if I wanted that morning if I needed to calm down, but I didn't. They may give you something if you feel like you really need it. But it's peaceful... you just close your eyes (or see how long you can fight it, like me, LOL) and within 5 seconds you are in a dreamless sleep. Then poof, you wake up and it's all over.

And I totally weighed myself this morning LOL. I just had to. I think if I just do it weekly, that will be healthier for me in lieu of daily. The fluctuations get to me and I can't let it ruin my day. But I was down a pound so today is a good day. hahaha

That's why I kinda think my initial instinct of 140 was good. Because I am already two sizes smaller than I was at 140 before. Aside from the flappiness LOL I do like the way I look and don't think I want to be much smaller in dress size. Happy medium.

I had an 8 week stall at 3 months out - I never had that 3-week stall everyone talks about in the beginning. But yeah, it was terrible for those 2 months. But then it picked up again. Now that I am closer to goal weight, it is dripping off much much slower. Just had another 2 week stall, actually. I definitely echo catwoman's comment.

Awesome! Thanks! Yeah, I was like... mmmm definitely gunna be less than 174! haha. 149 is a good place to be.

My starting weight in my ticker is the actual weight on the day of surgery and truly my starting weight. And also the heaviest weight I've ever been. So, I've lost those 130lbs in the last 9 months alone since my surgical date.

286 115 for the first number. 171 of excess body weight. 65%. I got to 111.15 lbs of expected weight loss. So that minus 286 was 174lbs.

That's what super weird to me. At 140lbs, I wore a Size 12. Now I am 155 and wear a Size 8. That's why I'm kinda' like... well, I wanted to be a 12 again but I surpassed that so I'm happy. lol. My torso is very small, but until the skin from my arms is gone, I can't really wear long sleeves because nothing is cut right. I need a medium for the torso but a large for the arms or XL. Depends on the fabric, if it's stretchy.

Hmm. That would make my target weight 174lbs, which is sorta what they said. They just said "160s or 170s at best". That's not taking into consideration any exercise. Mathhhh in the morniinnnggg.

My insurance only covers it if your BMI is over 35 with comorbidities or over 40 without. My personal opinion is that, barring any serious medical issues from those 35lbs, I wouldn't have my stomach removed and make SUCH a major lifestyle change for it. I should have considered it at maybe 75lbs too heavy or 100. Instead I waited to almost 150lbs overweight... but it honestly wouldn't (and didn't) cross my mind 35lbs overweight... and I personally would not have done it even if it was suggested to me. I would have told that person they were insane for suggesting I chop out my stomach for 35lbs. I was able to lose 65lbs on my own with keto, and if I stuck to it it would still be off... but I went off the rails, hard. If you can stick to something like keto, maybe try that if you haven't? I would exhaust ALL AVAILABLE OPTIONS. My surgeon's office offers medically managed weight loss for people below the BMI thresh hold. It's the Optifast diet coupled with weight loss medication and a strict routine of followups and accountability. Maybe looked into medically managed weight loss programs?

I take my calcium supplement in the morning around the same time as I am eating breakfast, which is usually a yogurt or a soy protein shake. I take my evening supplements right after dinner. How much your body absorbs is different for everyone. Like the other poster said, you will just expel whatever your body doesn't need so taking it with food is fine.

Oh, I know. I just meant like... on people's tickers. Where did that figure come from.

Start by: 1. Posting your personal goal - 140lbs (???) Although I am happy with how I look and feel now. 2. Add your surgery type, status (pre/post op, losing/maintenance) - RNY, Post-op losing 3. Weight and BMI (not necessary but encouraged) - See ticker below LOL 4. Fun fact about yourself - I am a 60 year old in a 30 year old's body. lmao. I much prefer to be alone and hang out with my cats than go out with friends and party, etc. I've been this way my whole life. I didn't see this til now so I messed up on the social media thing LOL. I don't like coffee, but I discovered nonfat steamed milk with sugar free syrup that I may have to go get for tomorrow....