Chuck Clasik

124lbs gone total and 78 since surgery date of 12/10/18. Getting there.

I indeed had that as well. Cold fluids produced it much more than warm ones. I would ask my wife to pat me on the back to help get those burps out. The gas was something else. It should pass in the coming days. Good luck on your journey.

On 03/10/2019 at 19:50, thatch said:

OMG that looks so good!

It was scrumptious!! I knew I’d never finish it. But! Lunch!!

Was good!! chicken Breast Club and home cut fries. Air fryer work!! The bun is Schmidt Smart Buns.

I found these. Very good!!

By the way. Started the journey on July 12th 2018. Sleeved Dec 10th 2018. And the journey continues for life!! Thanks all.

On 02/18/2019 at 12:36, jenifaoh said:

I love it! The best part is that you are both getting healthier together. Those are some #couplegoals

Indeed!!! We have 2 and one on the way grandkids to stick around for!!

On 02/18/2019 at 04:29, Mikeyy said:

Both look good. So what was starting weight and current weight. How long you been on journey

Thanks. My Starting weight was 457, Surgery day, 412, now 333. Feeling great.

I’m starting to see the big differences. Felt it for a while, but now how a visual! Loving it. My wife has lost a good bit too!! She eats what I eat and it’s also helped her.

Down to 355!! 102lbs down. Getting there.

On 01/28/2019 at 16:04, mousecat88 said:

I love the BP store so far. And FB is stalking me with "keto" alternatives that work. Ah, FB stalky ads. In my mind.

Between BP and Bariactricfoodsdirect I’m covered. We all have things we love!! I just find alternatives to them. I love BBQ sauce. So I found some with no fat, and only 2 carbs that is boss!! I won’t ever knock no one, I just do me.

My NUT said something similar to the fact that an occasional cheat can help reset and boost your metabolism. I don’t know one way or the other. I stick to my plan and have plenty alternatives to the bad foods that I just love. I wish I could find them locally, but will order online forever need be.

It was good!! But definitely more than I could handle. Was my first restaurant outing since my surgery. Asked for no cheese or croutons.

On 01/10/2019 at 21:07, AutumnTheAries said:

No. But my skin has been WAY too dry. A problem I've never had. Thank God for shea butter!

-AtA

I keep a big tub of Shae Butter. I love that stuff.

Eyes back to normal. Don’t know what that was about but I’m glad it’s over!! On to getting slim!!

On 01/09/2019 at 20:05, zombieskayer said:

My Puree phase only lasted a week I'm on soft foods now for 2 weeks. I had my surgery 12/20/18

I had my surgery on the 10th, just hit Soft Foods Monday. And it’s sooooooo nice to be able to chew my food!! Good luck on your journey!! My #VSG family.

On 01/09/2019 at 11:03, Frustr8 said:

Just proves what I have believed:

There are many roads to Shangra-la; if we follow our own mandated paths we will all make it there Someday!🌈😝

Indeed!! My original NUT left to be a PA. My new NUT has different views from her. Many avenues, same end point.

On 01/08/2019 at 15:44, elcee said:

I think not weighing and measuring everything is because she is trying to get you to develop a more healthy relationship with food. There will be many situations and places where you will be unable to weigh or measure so being able to know by sight what is an appropriate portion is is a more useful skill.

That thinking may be correct. But with me weighing and measuring, I get a much better idea of the portion sizes of the foods I eat. I can nearly eyeball the portion sizes now. I get very close each time at this point. The more I measure and weigh, the better I get at it.

On 01/08/2019 at 06:07, Alpaca55 said:

I went to see the dietician yesterday and now feel more irritated, confused, depressed and defeated...

She said:

DON'T weigh food!

DON'T count Protein or calories or carbs!

She said I just have to use the 'bariatric plate'. I find this (attached) completely confusing as I could load up the plate to many different amounts of food and types of food so how was that helpful. She told me not to get so hung up. She personally doesn't have a weight issue (or perhaps she does have a thin issue!), she had no empathy and just sent me on my way making me feel I was making a mountain out of a molehill!

I asked her about the wisdom of using sugar free options as I am very suspicious of them as there has been so much written about the negative effects of splenda, sucralose, aspartame, etc ... when I was on Atkins, I kept right away from anything sugar free. But, she said it was fine.

I've been told by my surgeon that my weight loss is too slow and disappointing, but as I have Atrial Fibrillation, I have to take beta blockers that slow down the metabolism and cause weight gain. I'm trying to be really strict with my counting and she said it sounded like I was making the right choices.

But, she said that she and the surgeon expected me to lose another 16lbs by the end of this month!!

She said my food choices look good so I should stop worrying...

Feeling exasperated and down-hearted.

VSG - Bariatric Plate.pdf

Wow!! I just left my 4 week follow up and I got the complete opposite of everything your nut said. I was told to measure and weigh everything. Which I’ve been doing faithfully, mostly to better track my foods just goes to show the level of differences in this. It’s amazing. I wish you well in the journey and hopefully, things turn for the better for you.

I moved on to softs today. My wife fixed a scrumptious meatloaf and I made mashed cauliflower. It was heavenly. Just being able to chew something was awesome. I was able to eat 2oz of the meatloaf and and a little under a quarter cup of the cauliflower and was nice and full.

On 01/06/2019 at 17:18, Joyce McNeill said:

What foods are you pureein

I’m all over the place with it. I’ve done Soups. One of my favs is meatloaf and gravy, over mashed cauliflower. I’ve done chili and tuna and crab salad. I’m ready to chew something!!! Starts tomorrow. Yay.

On 01/06/2019 at 13:39, Swanton_Bomb said:

The differences between plans are extreme, and I have even found conflicting info within the plan my NUT gave me! That's why I find it so interesting that some people follow their surgeon's plan as if it were the word of God...and yet, if you had gone to a different surgeon, your plan might be completely different. The biggest difference I have seen is caffeine. Few allow it from the beginning, others introduce it at 1, 3 or 6 months, others ban it for life. I was cleared at one month, and I was happy that my surgeon was not particularly conservative about coffee, but I quickly discovered that it didn't agree with me and that I wasn't ready. Same with Vitamin pills.

Exactly!!! For instance, in my plan, it says to avail potatoes, rice, breads, but yet have in an example meal, mashed potatoes, and a slice of toast. 🤦🏽‍♂️. My surgeon cleared me for caffeine after week 2!! It’s crazy.

On 01/05/2019 at 20:16, 2shea said:

Are you able to take capsules yet or consume small amounts of oil? Fish oil and flaxseed oil are good for dry eyes. Small amount of flaxseed oil can be added to Protein Shakes, yoghurts etc.

Eye drops that are preservative free are better for your eyes than the those that have preservatives, and will do fine if you can't take capsules or flaxseed oil.

If you end up with a dry mouth and nose too you may want to check with your doctor to check for health issues.

I take pills capsules just fine. I’ll try that. Yeah I’m going thru eye drops bottles like mad. I see my docs Tue for 4 week follow up. I’ll definitely be discussing this with them, though may be totally unrelated.

On 01/05/2019 at 17:29, Saxons said:

I am a nurse practitioner and RNFA. Not sure how the surgery itself could be causing dry eye, but if it occurred immediately after surgery, it could be because your eyes weren't fully closed and sealed during the case. The anaesthetist usually will close your eyes, and tape them with their choice of adhesive. Otherwise the extremely dry and cold air of an OR could damage your eyes.

I could see how that could happen. I’m almost a month out though. Was just wondering if it may be due to a deficiency or something of that nature. I’m using PatchMD Patches.

On 01/05/2019 at 17:27, notmyname said:

Are you getting all your liquids? I've had dry eye for years (unrelated to surgery) and when I get dehydrated, it gets worse.

I doing at least 80oz a day. Easily.