sjemle

Ugh.. so was really happy last week. I can visually see a huge difference, but feel frustrated this week. So I am back at the gym after gallbladder surgery and today I am up 5 lbs from last week. I haven't changed anything except working out, and I have only gone twice this week. Just needed to vent. I am posting my before and current pictures because I still have a ways to go, but need to remind myself how far I have come! 

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Ugh.. so was really happy last week. I can visually see a huge difference, but feel frustrated this week. So I am back at the gym after gallbladder surgery and today I am up 5 lbs from last week. I haven't changed anything except working out, and I have only gone twice this week. Just needed to vent. I am posting my before and current pictures because I still have a ways to go, but need to remind myself how far I have come! 

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Thank you everyone. I measured myself this week and will continue to do so weekly. I am due to see the MD this week and will see what he says.

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Ugh..I told myself I wouldnt let myself get discouraged, it is so hard. I am just about one month post op gastric sleeve. I am still on the puree diet and eating no more than 1/2 cup per meal , six times a day per my MD and NUT, but the scale doesn't want to go down. Little info on myself 5 9, HW 325, SW 310, CW 290. I lost 15 pounds the first week, since then I have only lost 5 pounds, with only 0.5 lbs this last week. I do believe I went down a size in pants, but why wont the scale go down!
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Thank you everyone. I measured myself this week and will continue to do so weekly. I am due to see the MD this week and will see what he says.

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Thank you everyone. I measured myself this week and will continue to do so weekly. I am due to see the MD this week and will see what he says.

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I am planning to take my measurements soon.

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I am planning to take my measurements soon.

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Ugh..I told myself I wouldnt let myself get discouraged, it is so hard. I am just about one month post op gastric sleeve. I am still on the puree diet and eating no more than 1/2 cup per meal , six times a day per my MD and NUT, but the scale doesn't want to go down. Little info on myself 5 9, HW 325, SW 310, CW 290. I lost 15 pounds the first week, since then I have only lost 5 pounds, with only 0.5 lbs this last week. I do believe I went down a size in pants, but why wont the scale go down!
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I am planning to take my measurements soon.

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@sjemle
listen to your wise words - you are doing great with your weight loss, really!!!.you are following rules. Put the scale away for awhile. "Staring" at numbers can drive you crazy. take your measurements, watching how your body feels/clothes
sizes are an indicator that you are losing!! Your success will go UP, while your weight
and measurements go down. "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It!! keep up the good work!!☺️
kathy

I agree. I lost 53 lbs before my surgery, about 11lbs the week of, and then nothing for about 2 or 3 weeks. I was starting to doubt my decision, however, I am losing again..lbs & inches! Our bodies will “plateau” at times to adjust; we just have to remember how far we have come...it’s a daily battle~ our choices are everything! The other day it really sank in for me when I was making the ticker tape on here and I saw that I have lost about 75 lbs in the past 14 months!!! It puts everything into perspective! I have not been much below 300lbs since before I had my children! Today, I am at 231.8!!! My undergarments are falling off, people I haven’t seen in awhile, as well as my coworkers, are commenting...it’s amazing to me; sometimes I just feel like crying! I can actually see myself at the finish line this time! We just have to try and stay focused...it’s our health...and, for me, my children!

Ugh..I told myself I wouldnt let myself get discouraged, it is so hard. I am just about one month post op gastric sleeve. I am still on the puree diet and eating no more than 1/2 cup per meal , six times a day per my MD and NUT, but the scale doesn't want to go down. Little info on myself 5 9, HW 325, SW 310, CW 290. I lost 15 pounds the first week, since then I have only lost 5 pounds, with only 0.5 lbs this last week. I do believe I went down a size in pants, but why wont the scale go down!
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Don’t get discouraged, everyone’s body is different. You’re doing the best you can.. let your body take its time and do what it’s supposed to do.. as long as you’re doing what you’re supposed to do, then you’re good!

Ugh..I told myself I wouldnt let myself get discouraged, it is so hard. I am just about one month post op gastric sleeve. I am still on the puree diet and eating no more than 1/2 cup per meal , six times a day per my MD and NUT, but the scale doesn't want to go down. Little info on myself 5 9, HW 325, SW 310, CW 290. I lost 15 pounds the first week, since then I have only lost 5 pounds, with only 0.5 lbs this last week. I do believe I went down a size in pants, but why wont the scale go down!
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I went with the sleeve, since I do not have GERD. I also have spoken with many individuals about their choices. Yes the bypass has overall longer success rate and you lose faster, but if you are committed to changing yout habits you can be successful eighth either. I was personally nervous because I know a few people who had issues due to not being able to the Vitamins following bypass surgery and ended up with seizures. I know that is rare, but to me I didnt want to risk it. No matter what surgery you choose, it is just a tool to help you achieve your goals. Goodluck!

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You will do great! Everyone I have spoken to on here had been so supportive to me. I had mine on 2/7 and know how you feel.

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The pain is actually a few inches below and to the right of the biggest incision. I also have had multiple abdominal surgery's and this pain is the worst. Just going to take one day at a time until it is resolved. I have my postop appt on friday, so I will talk to MD then. Thanks

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Need to vent, I had VSG on 2/7 with starting weight of 305. I did put on 7 pounds in the hospital and as of today I am down to 303. I do not regret having the surgery at all, but I have been having bowel issues and pain. I went from nothing for 4 days to multiple times today. I could deal with just that but I continue to have pain to the right of my belly button. It is the only real pain I have had since the day of the surgery, but it stinks. Feels like my muscle is going to rip. Wish the pain would go away! Anyone else deal with something similar?

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I had my surgery on 2/7/19. I am currently still on clear liquid diet. I set an alarm on my phone, that will repeat every 15 minutes continuously as long as I hit snooze and not dismiss. As for the amount, I bought some medicines cups that are 1 ounce (30ml) and every 15 minutes when my phone alarmed I would drink one. That way I would be getting my 4 oz in an hour.

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I also use Isopure. I have been able to mix it in hot bouillon, I just mix it in my magic bullet with one or two pushes down. If you mix to much it does become foamy, the foam does slowly dissolve. I have found it hard to drink the Protein Shakes, but I really enjoy the bouillon.

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I am doing pretty good. I am 4 days post op. The first few days I had a lot of gas and discomfort. Today was a turning point for me with both the gas and pain greatly decreasing. Now if I could just have a Bowel movement, I would be over joyed[emoji3].

Also just an fyi, you may gain 5-15 lbs while hospitalized from the swelling and the IV fluids. I gained 7 lbs, but it is almost home now.

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I am doing pretty good. I am 4 days post op. The first few days I had a lot of gas and discomfort. Today was a turning point for me with both the gas and pain greatly decreasing. Now if I could just have a Bowel movement, I would be over joyed[emoji3].

Also just an fyi, you may gain 5-15 lbs while hospitalized from the swelling and the IV fluids. I gained 7 lbs, but it is almost home now.

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Sorry for the misspelling. Still on pain meds and loopy[emoji16]

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Sorry for the misspelling. Still on pain meds and loopy[emoji16]

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