Recidivist

Non existent has been my routine. I try to walk when I can. I am having issues with my sciatic nerve causing pain in my right thigh. I want to feel better so I can exercise and lose weight faster

My surgeon didn't give me a number--she just said the more I can lose the better. She also said I should try to be as active as possible leading up to the surgery. Both help reduce the risks of complications.

Okay, a bit of perspective here: "only" 10 pounds in a month would have thrilled us before surgery. 🙂 And from what I have read, there are ebbs and flows in our weight loss journey. Unless you think you have strayed off course, I would recommend that you not weigh yourself for a couple of weeks.

Sheribear, let me join the chorus of those saying how great you look. The difference is quite obvious!
I'm traveling to see family for Easter (none of whom know I had surgery). I know that I'm just "passing through" this weight on my weight to my goal weight, but I thought a few new items were in order. I was wearing a 40 (very tight) or 42 (comfortable) pants before surgery, and I fit relatively easily into a 36 today. Woo-hoo! I was also able to look at "large" shirts, which has far more selection that XL or XXL. This means more to me than the number on the scale!

Sheribear, let me join the chorus of those saying how great you look. The difference is quite obvious!
I'm traveling to see family for Easter (none of whom know I had surgery). I know that I'm just "passing through" this weight on my weight to my goal weight, but I thought a few new items were in order. I was wearing a 40 (very tight) or 42 (comfortable) pants before surgery, and I fit relatively easily into a 36 today. Woo-hoo! I was also able to look at "large" shirts, which has far more selection that XL or XXL. This means more to me than the number on the scale!

Sheribear, let me join the chorus of those saying how great you look. The difference is quite obvious!
I'm traveling to see family for Easter (none of whom know I had surgery). I know that I'm just "passing through" this weight on my weight to my goal weight, but I thought a few new items were in order. I was wearing a 40 (very tight) or 42 (comfortable) pants before surgery, and I fit relatively easily into a 36 today. Woo-hoo! I was also able to look at "large" shirts, which has far more selection that XL or XXL. This means more to me than the number on the scale!

So late lunch today as I’m working on painting a spare room to get it ready to be a guest room.
It’s a little skimpy on Protein, but the hot pickle, olives and Kim cheek is delish

My big news: When I weighed myself on Friday, I was at 199.6 lbs! I can't even remember the last time I was under 200--even if it's only by .4 pounds!
The other news is that we took our first mini-vacation (three days) this weekend, and every meal was in a restaurant. I stayed fully on the program by ordering strategically and then only eating what I could. (In one case I had to order a full meal and eat just a fraction, which is sort of a waste of money.) The downside is that it reminded me that I will never again be able to go to a restaurant and eat like a normal person. I try to keep telling myself that I will probably live 10 to 15 years longer thanks to the surgery, and that makes it all worthwhile.

My big news: When I weighed myself on Friday, I was at 199.6 lbs! I can't even remember the last time I was under 200--even if it's only by .4 pounds!
The other news is that we took our first mini-vacation (three days) this weekend, and every meal was in a restaurant. I stayed fully on the program by ordering strategically and then only eating what I could. (In one case I had to order a full meal and eat just a fraction, which is sort of a waste of money.) The downside is that it reminded me that I will never again be able to go to a restaurant and eat like a normal person. I try to keep telling myself that I will probably live 10 to 15 years longer thanks to the surgery, and that makes it all worthwhile.

That sounds like an active weekend! I generally did housework. I am starting to have more pain in my chest when I've been eating lately. That has been making eating much less enjoyable (although I don't really think of eating as enjoyable after surgery, more like necessary). I might have to start taking reflux medication again. I took it prior to gastric bypass but was told that I would no longer need it after about 6 weeks after surgery. I was hoping my GERD would be healed after the bypass. Has anyone else gone off their GERD meds after bypass and found the pain in the chest scenario I'm describing?

Wow,you guys!
I’m so excited for both of you! 🎉🎉🎉
I’m currently sitting at 208.4, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I’m under 200 by the end of the month

That sounds great. I made it under 300. It was great. I know the feeling. Going out is different. Cannot even eat a children’s meal. Lol

One good thing that came from my support group last night is that they are organizing a clothing swap. We will all bring in the clothes that no longer fit us and hopefully find something from someone else that does.

I had what I think was my first dumping incident (or near dumping incident) today, and it was not pleasant. I got very hot, started sweating profusely, and was so sure I was going to vomit that I ran to the bathroom (but ultimately I didn't). It lasted about 30 minutes--and naturally it happened at work.
The thing is, I'm not sure why it happened. I ate nothing that I hadn't eaten before with no problems: a shake for breakfast and braised tofu for lunch. Perhaps it was just too much tofu, but it didn't feel like it at the time.
In other news, I weighed in at 200.2 pounds this morning. So close to breaking the 200 barrier, which I haven't seen in more years than I can remember!

Recidivist--i had the same thing Friday night. I ate what I thought was normal for me (nothing sweet) and two hours later I was MISERABLE. I got very hot as well and felt like I was having a panic attack. I was also nauseous and started vomiting (or tried to vomit--it was just dry heaving but felt the same). I kept a cold wash cloth on my head to keep the hot sweaty feeling at bay. Since my Feb 13 surgery, this is the only time I've felt like this. At my follow-up appointment I described this feeling to the physician assistant and the nutritionist. Both said that what I ate should not have caused dumping (even though some of the food might be considered high fat--about two small bites each of guacamole, cheese, refried Beans, and mashed potatoes), so they thought I might have had a stomach bug. It only lasted an hour (thank goodness) but it was not fun. The seemed to believe that if it was dumping syndrome I would have eaten sweet foods and had diarrhea. I'm not so sure now...it sounds like you and I experienced the same thing. Plus, it would have been the shortest stomach bug every and too soon for food poisoning. I think. If you have a follow-up soon, can you ask your doctor? I'm very curious now.

I had what I think was my first dumping incident (or near dumping incident) today, and it was not pleasant. I got very hot, started sweating profusely, and was so sure I was going to vomit that I ran to the bathroom (but ultimately I didn't). It lasted about 30 minutes--and naturally it happened at work.
The thing is, I'm not sure why it happened. I ate nothing that I hadn't eaten before with no problems: a shake for breakfast and braised tofu for lunch. Perhaps it was just too much tofu, but it didn't feel like it at the time.
In other news, I weighed in at 200.2 pounds this morning. So close to breaking the 200 barrier, which I haven't seen in more years than I can remember!

Well said!
Spontaneity, Gone.
Friday Night with friends, Gone.
Socializing, Gone.
Gone, or on hold. :-)
Everyone just has to wait right now. I have to take care of "Me" first.
Weight Lost: 37 pounds

You CAN do this.
Remember, all the questionable choices we make now are gonna bite us in the butt once this honeymoon phase is over.
Pretty much beat myself up every day for one thing or another and it’s a hard habit to break but I’m convinced we NEED to break that habit as well.
This week as part of my accountability, I’m weighing every day because that’s incentive to drink drink drink.
So far, I’ve lost 0.6 pounds since Monday morning.
Do I think I “deserved” to lose more? The honest answer is yes. But I’ll take it. Today is my day off so I’m pushing for 96 ounces today and knowing I’m going to get back on that scale tomorrow morning is keeping me motivated to keep drinking.

Yep. My husband is the real champ here because he is also putting all of these things on hold
Luckily for him, he has to travel about once a month on business so he’s actually enjoying taking clients out to dinner because the poor man finally gets to eat out 🤣🤣

This is fabulous!
Wow, I do remember you stating regrets so I’m glad you’re happier with it than you were last month.
Totally get the coming to terms aspect. I have a 4 week rotating work schedule and trying to figure out when I’m going to eat is difficult.
Previously I would eat whenever I got the chance and now having to be more structured is kind of a pain in the butt. Spontaneity is gone and a lot more planning is the norm.
You think you understand before surgery that you’re ready to give up the food, but it’s more than the actual food, it’s the social and feeling of well-being that comes out of it. That’s the part that is more difficult to come to terms with.

I am three weeks and two days out. At two weeks, I was always dizzy, passed out several times and had a seizure once. The doctor told me to drink more Water, but I simply couldn't drink more than I was because I was always full and it wold hurt to eat or drink. The good news is that in the last week and a half I have improved dramatically--no more dizziness, and it's gotten so much easier to drink. Hang in there!

Hello, all! Today is my one-month anniversary since surgery. Here is where I am now:
- I have lost 35 pounds since surgery, which I think it phenomenal--no complaints there!
- I'm feeling better overall. The major issues I had in the first couple of weeks have all resolved and I'm now a "normal" bypass patient.
- I am never hungry and never have cravings. I still have to force myself to eat and get enough Protein.
- I'm a little bored and frustrated by the lack of variety in my diet at this point. I'm hoping that will get better down the line.
- I've come to terms with the fact that I've had the surgery. (You may recall that I said earlier that I regretted it.) I can't say I'm happy with it yet, but I do realize that it was the right thing to do for my health.

I've lost an incredibly 32 pounds since surgery 3 weeks ago, which absolutely blows my mind! However, I'm trying not to weigh myself very often, because I know it will ebb and flow and I just want to focus on eating right.

I kind of echo the ‘coming to terms’ with it aspect. I’m not nearly as upset with myself as I was but still feel a bit of FOMO. Woke up this morning to a 2.1 lbs loss overnight and that never hurts ;) overall 50lbs since the orientation

SW: 363
SurgW: 347
Current: 311.9

I am three weeks and two days out. At two weeks, I was always dizzy, passed out several times and had a seizure once. The doctor told me to drink more Water, but I simply couldn't drink more than I was because I was always full and it wold hurt to eat or drink. The good news is that in the last week and a half I have improved dramatically--no more dizziness, and it's gotten so much easier to drink. Hang in there!