Catherine Wible

Thanks so much for your help. I have been trying to drink milk when I feel like I can’t do a shake. I think really I just have to start thinking way way out of the box 🤓

Recently I gained six pounds. I was sleeved 16 months ago. I have a threshold weight that I use as my weight barometer. Once I get to that weight I know I'm in the danger zone. For me the weight is 160lbs. I went to 162lbs. My first goal was to find out what to attribute the weight gain to. So, I poured over my food diaries and found that I was making fruit smoothies. It seems that the fruit smoothies caused the weight gain. I stopped the fruit smoothies and started on a plan to loose the weight. Since I don't go to the gym I needed to incorporate some form of physical activity into my day. I live in a high-rise building and decided to walk the 12 flights of stairs instead of taking the elevator. I also increased my Water intake and cut out my after dinner snack. I'm glad to say that I lost seven pounds and I'm down to 155lbs.
20 years ago I lost close to 70lbs but I never set a threshold weight. So when I would gain six pounds it wasn't urgent for me to lose it. Subsequently those six pounds turned to 15 pounds then to 30 pounds until I regained the 70 pounds and then some. For me, I need to set a threshold weight so that I know I'm in danger.

I'm going back to basics with the new year. I didn't gain, but I did indulge myself and now I need to keep my healthy habits going. I did my walk early this morning and I am on my 4th glass of Water. I am caring for myself again. I am worth the effort. 🐵

Im in the process of getting rid of my regain. I am just going back to basics. Getting rid of all the excess unnecessary junk and sweets. Drinking more Water, less carbs and just following the rules. Its hard at first but honestly it gets easier by the day. You just have to get rid of temptation in your home. Do some research to reacquaint yourself with the basic rules. Take more steps every day. Im trying to go back to my hour long walks. It's a process. Im a little over 2yrs and i find that i actually like my intolerances lol. They stop me from making bad choices.

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I agree with Torriluv. I am only two weeks out and cannot speak from experience, but all I have read from the nutritionist on our support page for veterans is to go back to basics and cut the carbs.

You probably don't want to hear this, but I think you're doing fantastic! I had surgery the day after you. I gained 10 pounds of Fluid in 3 days in the hospital, so the first 4 days at home I was working on losing the 10 pounds Water weight. Then i started losing weight for real. So, since surgery I have lost 7 pounds. I think you're on the right track, but try and get more fluids down as it helps with weight loss. Keep up the hood work!!

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stalls happen (most of us get our first one at about three week post-op), and rates of weight loss are all over the place depending on so many things - age, gender, starting BMI, whether or not you lost a lot of weight prior to surgery, metabolic rate, etc. Your commitment to your program will be a MUCH more significant factor in your eventual success than your rate of weight loss will. I lost 16 lbs the first month, and was a slow loser from the get-go. Yet I lost all of my excess weight, over 200 lbs. Just follow your plan and the weight will come off, whether fast or slow.

Be patient. These stalls will happen every so often during your journey. You are doing great!

There's the infamous Week 3 Stall that everybody goes through so you'll hit a wall there and it won't be because of anything you've done. It just happens. But you've lost weight already and you will continue to do so.

Don't be discouraged 10 lbs in 10 days is amazing so far. Looks like you need to get in more Water. From what I've read here the weightloss will happen. Remember this is a marathon and not a sprint and everyday is one step closer to the finish line.

I did end up eating out, but it was a spur of the moment thing, and I wasn't hungry. My husband was and ordered a Reuben. I had a bite of his corned beef, but just the meat, no bread or dressing. He still owes me a meal, lol. I most definitely was a cheap date that day. LOL Preplanning is the key. Check out the menu ahead of time, and plan what you can eat. Ask for a take out box with your meal and put what is more than you should/can eat in there before you even start to eat. Have a great time!!

I have the same Vitamins and they make me violently dry heave the second they hit my stomach. I did not Consult with my surgeon about this but ended up switching to Patches and Flintstones vitamins just to cover my bases. The Calcium doesn’t bother me at all.

I also have an issue with keeping Vitamins down, even before I was sleeved. I spoke to my surgeons PA about it because I couldn't keep any of the recommended brands down. She recommended Whole Foods Prenatal, and it has been great, it doesn't upset my stomach at all.

I use a delicious one from Vitamin Shoppe. Bariatric something. Tastes like flintstones. You can also try Patches. I might just because after my conversion I’ll need Iron and Calcium. I’m bad at taking pills several times a day. Once is all I can manage.

I Barfed every form of edible Vitamin made. Just the thought of taking them made me queasy. I switched to Tespo. Its a machine that mixes up dry vitamin powder with Water into a tang flavored vitamin shot. Here’s is a link, check it out https://gettespo.com/

Thank you, thank you everyone!! Trying all of your suggestions!!

this was the first type I had. I ordered some from here but they are gel caps. hard to swallow. I will go back to these once I am done.

I just tried this one yesterday but not the chewable and was nauseous and vomitted half the day-- empty stomach and all that Iron I hope was the cause.. I ordered a few bottles and will try one later on in the day next time.

Thanks! Worth a shot!

I am at week 6, 3 days until week 7, and my husband suggested we go out to eat together. I think he is just looking foward to me being a cheap date. LOL! I am thinking seafood. Some baked or grilled fish and steamed vegetables. He can share his or I will have lots of leftovers to bring home.
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I'm wondering if you went out for the first time. I'm going tomorrow night and I'm worried. I'm five weeks and 4 days tomorrow🤞

I take ProCare Health bariatric Multivitamin with 45 mg Iron chewable. I'm not a big fan of the grittiness, but I found eating a sugarfree popsicle with it helps get it down. I do love that it has everything except the Calcium in it and it is a one a day! You could try eating it with pudding or applesauce, something to coat the stomach might help.

It is exciting to eat out the first time but also scary. I always check the menus out online before I go so I know there is something I can eat. I take all meals home and my husband likes it because he gets to take my leftovers for lunch. Just eat slow and chew well and mostly just enjoy!

Hi! I have Tricare Prime-East. I did not have many problems with getting approval for surgery. There is a list of things you have to do to qualify for surgery. My clinic was awesome, everything was very organized and things went very smooth. I am just 2 weeks post-op, but so far so good. I hope you can get answers to your questions soon.
Stavana

Looking good!

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