Avery's Mom

27 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

I just walk and do core strengthening exercises with bands.

I was running and had to stop several weeks due to my stupid dog braking my toes LOL I just started again. hoping that helps

I am really struggling with my stomach. so saggy and loose and seems nothing I do is helping to tighten it up. I kow some of this is genetics and the amount to lose/lost, etc.

WHAT are you go to ab exercises. what has worked for you?

1 minute ago, ypease said:

I'm preop, but had mine removed already in anticipation. Mine was really bad, although I had only had 2 painful issues with it. For me, it was quick and easy. I had it removed on Thursday and back up and out on Friday. I experienced no real pain, only used Tylenol about 2 times. However, that's my experience.

thanks, I have heard lots of easy stories and only a couple bad ones. hoping for quick and easy!

On ‎7‎/‎30‎/‎2019 at 10:44 AM, Friday205 said:

I had my surgery May 1st. My beginning weight was 193 and I’m down to 150. I get in my Protein and Water. But, I’m addicted to the sugar free popsicles. I eat around 12 -14 a day. They are like an addiction to me!

there is no such thing lol

seriously I eat like two a day still at almost 8 months out. it counts a Water to me

Looks like I'm going to have to have it removed. has anybody else had this issue post op? is it common? I started throwing up out of nowhere last week. and I have NOT thrown up at all since my sleeve surgery in December.

what was your down time like? recovery? time off work?

the timing could not be worse! I am supposed to start a new position on August 15th. I may now miss out on this opportunity. UGH

I ate raw celery yesterday. I threw up six times. I hate this because I love celery so much. will I ever be able to eat it again? maybe it is too soon?

On ‎6‎/‎18‎/‎2019 at 8:00 PM, KT1981 said:

I lost my damn mind and pigged out on "cookie brownies", chips, and goldfish crackers. Like 1,000 calories worth in an hour. I usually don't even eat 1,000 calories in a whole day and I almost never eat that kind of crap.

I feel terrible mentally but I might honestly feel worse physically. Kind of that feeling where you wish you could throw up so you'd just feel better.

I'm going to lay down and take my punishment for what I've done. Blegh.

Tomorrow is a new day.

I ate raw celery yesterday. boy did I pay for it. I threw up six times! no more celery for me!

On ‎5‎/‎13‎/‎2019 at 9:14 AM, lexkelmo said:

Mine said no oatmeal too because of carbs.

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mine too. I could have cream of wheat during my 'liquid' stage but she told me to cut it out after the third week for the carbs.

9 minutes ago, colleen156 said:

Hello. If my test for sleep acme comes back positive Can the doctor send my paperwork in for approval. My BMI is 36.7 I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. My insurance wants 6 nutritional visits. I have done 3.

most likely not. your insurance will be the one to decide though.

On ‎5‎/‎29‎/‎2019 at 1:10 AM, Ruby Hernandez said:

On ‎5‎/‎28‎/‎2019 at 5:02 PM, MrsGamgee said:

So at about what point are we able to eat things like cucumbers, tomatoes, or raw zucchini? Of course with the understanding that everyone's tolerance is different.

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My Bariatric Surgery Book (written/given to me by my surgeon and nutritionist) says that I can eat that one week after my surgery. I had my VSG Surgery on 5/13/19 and have been been eating all of those veggies and fruits since 5/20/19. Everything has gone smoothly for me so far. 👍🏻

that is kind of scary to me, given the ease with which the sleeve can be damaged during healing.

8 minutes ago, Myhorseisfattoo said:

A few months down the road, you will then need to decide what kind of diet suits you going forward. For me, it's Keto, or some semblance thereof. You will learn to be very regimented, but also you will know, thru tracking, when you can allow yourself a treat. Good thing for me, my taste for sweets is almost entirely gone.

I wish my taste for sweets was gone.

20 hours ago, johnedwin said:

i had to go through 6 months for my insurance had to get a endoscopy heart exam and psyche exam

me too thru UHC

What she said. do not risk tearing the sleeve.

21 minutes ago, Johnny B said:

Thank you.

The BMI chart says I should be 150lbs, which would be way too low for me.

yeah mine says something ridiculous like 22. I am 5'11" no way is that happening. My current goal is 200 but IDEAL would be 170 if I want to hit that BMI of 24 to be "Normal"

I drink pretty much only Water at this point. if I am low on Protein I have a shake for dinner.

15 hours ago, catwoman7 said:

oddly, my weather-related headaches pretty much went away after WLS. I rarely have them anymore.

mine too AND my Migraines

nope I would ask your doc

yep I picked a number I remember feeling good at. I have since lowered that number lol GOALS I usually don't set them.

I wish I had taken more before pics but usually never allowed myself to be on camera. have begun taking progress photos

you look great,.stop when it feels good!

On ‎5‎/‎27‎/‎2019 at 5:20 PM, TracyS said:

I am so sick of being sick with Constipation. I had stalled so upped my Protein again. That worked but found that is what gives us constipation. Drank half bottle of magnesium citrate, took some Miralax and may have to have a couple more doses of Miralax before the day is over. Yes have been taking Fiber too! This is getting old for sure.

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get used to it. you will now have it the rest of your life. 1 tsp of miralax every other day is my key!

currently doing a plank challenge. broke my toe last night so probably out of it now. planks are of the devil

DO NOT WEIGH EVERY DAY. IT WILL MAKE YOU CRAZY. Only weigh in once a week. stalls are normal. I stalled for three weeks then lost 7 lbs, then stalled again then lost 5

yeah we talk about a lot of gross stuff lol

29 minutes ago, Colchabay said:

I'm very similar to you as well, heaviest weight 362, 5'10". I knew I was big but after seeing myself in my daughter's wedding photos, I was like Whoa, I didn't realize I looked like that! I'm down 66lbs since February and very pleased so far. Congrats on being so close to 100#. When was your surgery and did you get the sleeve?

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Dec 11, 2018, sleeve was done

yep ate it once....puked it up on the side of the road on the way to get my son form school lol NOPE not gonna go there

3 hours ago, renjenn said:

. Everything is improving but I still worry that I'm not going to get to the size I want as if its going to stop tomorrow and I'll always be fat. Then sometimes something in me says, wow. you look so much better. I can feel bones I haven't felt in a long time.

RIGHT? I have Collarbones! I can cross my legs now.