GradyCat
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Personal preparation for surgery
GradyCat replied to Fazzini Bee's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I pretended I had already had the surgery and ate like I would be doing post-surgery to prepare myself. It worked! I got used to drinking protein shakes and eating very small portions. -
Yes, definitely talk to a counselor. It'll help. It's hard dealing with multiple things at once, I have depression too and am fighting not using food as comfort food or a crutch while losing weight.
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That's what my surgeon told me 3 months ago, protein first, veggies if there's room, grains/carbs if there's still room. You could try a one week liquid diet to re-start things?
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Weight loss slowed the first month
GradyCat replied to acrwyw's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
No worries, that's perfectly normal. There's a well-known stall somewhere around Week 3 or 4 when transitioning from liquids to soft foods and just recovering from the surgery in general. You've lost a good amount already, keep up the good work! -
Good luck! This will be the best decision of your life.
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Having never seen the show, now that I've read your analysis, I'm glad I never saw it.
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Day 3 of Pre-op diet. 11 more to go.
GradyCat replied to Ellf's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My pre-op diet was just 1500 calorie restricted and limit fats, so I could have pretty much anything. I didn't mind the liquid diet 2 weeks post-op as it was easy to make choices, but I was ready to some texture and crunch at the end. -
adding in your "addiction foods"
GradyCat replied to mousecat88's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
Oh hell no, I won't be adding those back in at any point that I can foresee because I can't control myself around them and it's too important to me to stay on the right track. I'd be scared too. -
That's a good article. I'm definitely a dichotomous thinker at times, especially when it comes to my weight. All or nothing attitudes just don't work. I have to work on this. Thanks for sharing.
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Bariatric Patches for Gastric Sleeve
GradyCat replied to Sally J's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I thought it looked like a good idea but my surgeon steered me away from doing patches, so I'm doing soft-chews. -
Oh wow, you've lost 92 pounds in 3 months? How?! I had surgery same day you did and have only lost 35 pounds. I have my 3-month check up at 4 months, I guess, scheduled for 4/2/19. Will they do labs then? I thought it was just a follow-up from surgery. I'd be curious to know my cholesterol and other labs now that I've lost a little weight. CONGRATS TO YOU!
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Protein and fluids!
GradyCat replied to Serenity81's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I snack on Optimum Nutrition Protein Cake Bites and that gives me 20 g of protein. I'm probably not getting in all the fluids every day and need to check myself on that. -
That's tough if you have family at home counteracting your good decisions. Try to hang in there and make this decision for your own health and for yourself.
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Fueling for a half marathon post bariatric surgery
GradyCat replied to skyguy's topic in Fitness & Exercise
That is awesome! You're a rock star! -
One year Sleeveaversary. Onederland!!
GradyCat replied to nenes78's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Way to go! Congrats! 🏆 I'm hoping to hit Onederland next week but still have a long way to go. -
I get plenty of Protein Shakes, almonds, protein cake bites, protein chips, and cheese so I don't have to worry too much about meat. Good article, thanks for sharing.
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I only had the one doctor visit. Good luck!
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Just received insurance approval!
GradyCat replied to Fazzini Bee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
It took me about 6 weeks or so because my surgeon's calendar was already full as she only does surgeries one day a week. But it was worth the wait. -
It is definitely an exciting time. Good luck!
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I think doing liquids for a week will shake up your system and get that stall moving. Congrats on wearing smaller clothes again!
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Shaking and sugar
GradyCat replied to Megan Sadler's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've been getting lightheaded but assumed it was blood pressure. I hadn't thought about eating something to make it better. Ask your surgeon. -
Lost only 1 pound in a week
GradyCat replied to annrose28's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
One pound lost is better than no pounds lost or a gain, right? You're still recovering from surgery. It'll come with time. Be patient. -
I have Aetna PPO and I was wondering what I’d have to pay out of pocket. We have a 15% coinsurance.
GradyCat replied to Tstone83's topic in Insurance & Financing
That all depends on how much your surgeon charges and your hospital charges. They vary by doctor and location. I heard $25,000 was a ballpark estimate on total costs. My surgery was $53,000 but of course insurance didn't pay full price and only paid like $25,000 and my out-of-pocket was less than $1,000 -
Slight Soreness Still in my tummy.
GradyCat replied to NoNonSense89's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, I think that's normal. No heavy lifting more than 10 pounds for a few more weeks. -
Sometimes we need to stop looking at the scale and count the Non-Scale Victories. You're only 3 weeks out, give it some time. Expect a stall when transitioning from liquids to soft foods.
