Formygirls2019

I freaking LOVE you! Thanks for being a real human being and being brave enough to admit it!
Yesterday was one day, today is new and you got this!!!!!!

I think we should ban the word “only”

Ave. weight loss post surgery is 2-4lbs. Congrats for being at the top of average.
When was the last time you lost 8lbs in 2 weeks?

8 pounds in two weeks is WONDERFUL! Each person's body has its own timetable and it'll come one day at a time. ANY loss is better than NO loss. Way to go! Good job! Keep up the good work!

So, stepping on the scale I was excited to think that I may have loss at least 10lbs. But as the story of my previous weight loss efforts, great try and effort but still short. It’s been 2 weeks - no complications, getting all my Protein and liquids. .... So, 8 lbs sucks, but it’s better than gaining weight. So, I recommit to 64 oz of Water (not counting protein shakes); hitting my protein mark, kicking the walking into high gear.
Can’t wait to see what my three month visit has in store for me !!

What’s an instapot? Different than a crockpot?

I juuuust posted a topic along those same lines like 2 days ago. I was sleeved on 1/28. I know I sound like every inspirational sound bite you’ve heard abou WLS over the past months but it really, really does get easier every day. And here come the blah blahs: make sure you’re getting your fluids, your Protein, and surprisingly most life changing for me, your Vitamins in. Once my body got back up to the B12 and Vitamin D levels that I had pre op, I saw a huge change in my mood. I have to say I’m still really irritable around times that I would normally have a meal (middle of the day between classes, in the car on my way home...) but even that softens a little every day.
I know how much of a punch in the gut this new reality can be, especially if you were like me (which it seems you were) and you were super excited and educated about it and just ready to start your new life, and now it feels like it’s on hold again, even worse than pre op. I feel your pain and I validate your feelings. But I promise you this is your body trying to adjust to the new normal, and once it does, you will start to feel better.
One thing that I do (because I can’t take a bath yet) to relax and de stress instead of eating emotionally is to take a plastic chair or stool into the shower and just sit there and let the warm Water run down my head and back and face, and use it almost like a steam room. The sound of the water clears my mind and makes me stop thinking about everything going on.
I hope some of this helped, hang in there girl.

So, I thought I'd share with you my overnight success!!!
I experimented yesterday by keeping my calorie intake down to 603 calories! It was really hard and I felt starving most of the day. Drank lots of Protein Water (88cals) and had a couple of coffees in the morning with Protein Shake (181cals), just half a tin of salmon mixed with cucumber and pickles (beetroot and cucumber) for lunch (148cals) and then just some berries (strawberries, raspberries and blueberries) for dinner with a cup of 39cal hot chocolate drink at bedtime.
This morning the scale has dropped by 3.2lbs!! That's the most I've EVER lost in one hit since just after the op in November!
Clearly, my metabolism is so shot to sh*t that I have to keep cals and carbs down lower than the recommendation from the nutritionist! She wanted me to do about 900cals per day. I'll continue this way for a few days and see if my weight still responds in this way or whether it was a fluke!

Medical professionals : why do you do the work you do? Why did choose to work with Bariatric patients?

OMGOSH, the responses have been amazing. From family and personal experiences you learn so much.

I met nurse, who attended an Ivy League school, who has been practicing for two years and loves work with people. On two occasions, she grew her hair and donated the hair to organizations that make wigs for children.

So, I challenge you in the midst of your discomfort, to focus on people around you - so they see understand that Bariatric patients are individuals who want to live, love, dance in the rain, and focusing on this experience to share with others.

Man, could we focus on the bad things but I am focusing on the great things awaiting me on the other side!

Thank you Lord!

I think you’ve already proven you’re committed to this process and that you’re courageous by taking the first steps to get where you need to be on your journey!! Really you should be congratulating yourself....it takes guts (literally) to go through this and boy the hormones post op are hell. After going through it myself less than two weeks ago...I can say that there are a bunch of badass folks on this forum who refuse to settle...we’re all chasing our dreams here. You just added a huge weapon to your arsenal in the battle for better health. You’re going to do great💕💕

Medical professionals : why do you do the work you do? Why did choose to work with Bariatric patients?

OMGOSH, the responses have been amazing. From family and personal experiences you learn so much.

I met nurse, who attended an Ivy League school, who has been practicing for two years and loves work with people. On two occasions, she grew her hair and donated the hair to organizations that make wigs for children.

So, I challenge you in the midst of your discomfort, to focus on people around you - so they see understand that Bariatric patients are individuals who want to live, love, dance in the rain, and focusing on this experience to share with others.

Man, could we focus on the bad things but I am focusing on the great things awaiting me on the other side!

Thank you Lord!

Medical professionals : why do you do the work you do? Why did choose to work with Bariatric patients?

OMGOSH, the responses have been amazing. From family and personal experiences you learn so much.

I met nurse, who attended an Ivy League school, who has been practicing for two years and loves work with people. On two occasions, she grew her hair and donated the hair to organizations that make wigs for children.

So, I challenge you in the midst of your discomfort, to focus on people around you - so they see understand that Bariatric patients are individuals who want to live, love, dance in the rain, and focusing on this experience to share with others.

Man, could we focus on the bad things but I am focusing on the great things awaiting me on the other side!

Thank you Lord!

That is amazing! Such a great reminder and motivation early in the recovery process.

Medical professionals : why do you do the work you do? Why did choose to work with Bariatric patients?

OMGOSH, the responses have been amazing. From family and personal experiences you learn so much.

I met nurse, who attended an Ivy League school, who has been practicing for two years and loves work with people. On two occasions, she grew her hair and donated the hair to organizations that make wigs for children.

So, I challenge you in the midst of your discomfort, to focus on people around you - so they see understand that Bariatric patients are individuals who want to live, love, dance in the rain, and focusing on this experience to share with others.

Man, could we focus on the bad things but I am focusing on the great things awaiting me on the other side!

Thank you Lord!

Medical professionals : why do you do the work you do? Why did choose to work with Bariatric patients?

OMGOSH, the responses have been amazing. From family and personal experiences you learn so much.

I met nurse, who attended an Ivy League school, who has been practicing for two years and loves work with people. On two occasions, she grew her hair and donated the hair to organizations that make wigs for children.

So, I challenge you in the midst of your discomfort, to focus on people around you - so they see understand that Bariatric patients are individuals who want to live, love, dance in the rain, and focusing on this experience to share with others.

Man, could we focus on the bad things but I am focusing on the great things awaiting me on the other side!

Thank you Lord!

Medical professionals : why do you do the work you do? Why did choose to work with Bariatric patients?

OMGOSH, the responses have been amazing. From family and personal experiences you learn so much.

I met nurse, who attended an Ivy League school, who has been practicing for two years and loves work with people. On two occasions, she grew her hair and donated the hair to organizations that make wigs for children.

So, I challenge you in the midst of your discomfort, to focus on people around you - so they see understand that Bariatric patients are individuals who want to live, love, dance in the rain, and focusing on this experience to share with others.

Man, could we focus on the bad things but I am focusing on the great things awaiting me on the other side!

Thank you Lord!

Medical professionals : why do you do the work you do? Why did choose to work with Bariatric patients?

OMGOSH, the responses have been amazing. From family and personal experiences you learn so much.

I met nurse, who attended an Ivy League school, who has been practicing for two years and loves work with people. On two occasions, she grew her hair and donated the hair to organizations that make wigs for children.

So, I challenge you in the midst of your discomfort, to focus on people around you - so they see understand that Bariatric patients are individuals who want to live, love, dance in the rain, and focusing on this experience to share with others.

Man, could we focus on the bad things but I am focusing on the great things awaiting me on the other side!

Thank you Lord!

82lbs down in all, 38lbs down since sleeve. 12-10-18

Started at 457 now 375. A good ways to go, but I can see and feel the difference!! Good luck to you all!!

Clasik

Whew. Thanks for giving me a better idea of what your eating. I understand meal replacement on the run. Many sites sell products marked to bariatric patients. Shop around and compare prices before you buy.
An eleven pound weight bounce is manageable. I maintain a ten pound weight bounce. When the scale moves up. I go back into weight loss mode to get it back down to 130's
Your not alone. Most sleeve feel less restriction year+ out. Its normal. Know that your stomach has not stretched back to its original size.** (revisions are rare. If you think it's stretched and you need a revision contact your surgeon to get it diagnosed)**
Now that you can consume more food, Its finding ways to fill the extra space without going over your calories/macros to maintain/lose weight . It's also finding foods that keep you feeling less hungry. Honestly, real food is how I manage the extra sleeve capacity/hunger.
I hope you find what works for you.

As you can tell, I'm not a fan of proceed replacement products. To each their own.
Products that break down rapidly or liquids don't keep me full. (example Protein Shakes, Soups, chips) Items that have more bulk help with hunger. I keep Quest bars in my car for quick food on the run. (cost effective and easy to find locally)

I agree with @Healthy_life, the key to maintenance isn't pills and meal replacement shakes (especially from shady MLM companies). It's finding a long term sustainable plan that works for you.
We are all individuals, so there is no one solution.
You love breakfast, great! Protein waffles, protein pancakes, sugar free Syrup. You want "real" pancakes, great, make yourself a small serving on Sunday mornings, or go all out once a month, with the chocolate chip and whip cream kind.
Are you the slippery slope type? Can't have one potato chip or you will eat the whole bag? Great, then know you absolutely cannot have those items around, complete ban. But maybe you can just have an occasional square of chocolate in the evening and be done with it, so you can indulge, but stay on plan.
Do you just generally have a hard time reigning it in, and you snack or graze? Well then work it off, burn those excess calories. As long as the excess calories aren't extreme, run them off, or swim them off, or bike them off.
Whatever you do, diet pills aren't a solution, and neither is anything Herbalife sells.

I loved reading you experience! It gives me hope that not everyone has a horrible time after the surgery! Good luck!!

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Just me

Starting Weight: 301 - 10/11/18
Surgery Date: 279 - 1/28/19

The difficult part was getting over my nerves - the unknown!

The surgery was a breeze. The pain feels more like aches and pains rather than excruciating pain.

Moving too fast can cause dry heaves ( like walking to the bathroom). So, I slowed down.
Only ice chips (so- yes, I am hungry ( for a Protein shake) and my mouth is dry like I have a mouth full of cotton.)

Gas is NOTHING compared to the gas I experienced during my c-section surgeries.

Walking helps for the emotions, gas, thinking of a game plan, and seeing how much I will be able to tolerate.

I did not over pack and brought the bare necessities. I am off for three weeks and hope to start cleaning out my closets! I will never be back to this size and in this space .....

The weight of late night studying to obtain numerous degrees, failed relationships, successful marriage, pregnancies, a miscarriage, death of loved ones and how I used food is gone.....

Congratulations on your surgery and new life! I wish you much success!

Sending love and prayers ....