Krestel
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Just saw this on Youtube: https://youtu.be/mxHvjV1cH3M
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When does energy return?
Krestel replied to Lily66's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think your energy will come back once you start eating a few more calories. If you are out walking say an hour, you will burn around 250 calores and if you are eating only 600-800 you dont have much left to have energy from. So watch out for eating too few calories as well. The first few weeks or so are your body taking the energy it needs to heal so dont overdo it. -
Officially no longer over weight! Goal #1 reached! I'm now under 80kgs (176 lbs) at 179cm (5'10") and 10 months post-op and am over the moon. My weight at 79.9 kgs (176 lbs) gives me a BMI of 24.9 which means that I have a normal weight! OMG.
I still want to lose about 16 lbs more though in order to get safely into the middle range to insure against that little regain that happens. The I have maintenence in front of me as well.
BUT I have hit my first goal. Yeah me!!!
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Im scared of gaining weight through this crisis
Krestel replied to jasmineinmymind's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Your hashtag is soooo on point there! -
How slowly do I you eat??
Krestel replied to JSSteinman's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think every 5 minutes is a bit much imho, but 1 bite every 1-2 should work. That way 20 bites is about 20 mins which is the time needed to "feel" your stomach which may not happen for you for a while. My whole slow eating approach is to take small bites and keep it mentally slow. In the beginning I was literally nibbling on things. So eating half a banana took forever. To help me along the way, I also bought smaller kids/dessert sized knives, forks and spoons. (Ikea has a dessert set called Dragon which looks very nice and has a matching normal size as well.) I also use only small dessert plates which research shows fools the mind. (https://sparq.stanford.edu/solutions/use-smaller-plates-smaller-waist) Just some ideas..welcome to the club! -
Im scared of gaining weight through this crisis
Krestel replied to jasmineinmymind's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I've upped my walking to twice a day as well. The dogs absolutely love me now. But checking your weight twice a day? If that's what works for you ok, but watch out for the mind games we can start to play with ourselves. -
Im scared of gaining weight through this crisis
Krestel replied to jasmineinmymind's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
This would be a dream to me! This might be the ONLY way I could stay away from breads! (Notice the buns and rolls sign.) -
Food Before and After Photos
Krestel replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Sorry, but for me kale is bleh. -
Ive had sort of the same thing happen for surgery on my foot. My thoughts are to take the same pre-surgery steps but just a little bit longer. For my foot, it's still getting out there walking, but for WLS it might be working on a 1500-2000 calorie diet. There are so many things we can do given the right mindset. Ive seen so many people out walking recently and even the New York Times has mentioned an upswing in people running.
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I misunderstood one of the notes about taking my vitamins after my surgery and mistakenly took a double dose of iron which led to severe constipation and black poo! Nothing serious, but it was a pain in the ass. hehe ...oops
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I wonder what life would be like if everyone dumped. I just ate a few too many (oreo double stuff) cookies and feel like absolute shite. Can you imagine what the food industry would be like if everyone experienced this? Something tells me that we would all be much healthier.
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How can I tell when I am full?
Krestel replied to skyewolfe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It has been taking me forever to find my feelings/appetite since surgery and feeling "full" only came recently. So it's a long process. For me hiccups also told me I was full. Just keep to the program and keep track of the amount of food and u will be ok. It's still really early out for you. -
Meal replacement suggestions for breakfast
Krestel replied to Ready2slimdown's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
I water down all my protein shakes by half otherwise they are too sweet for me as well. At the moment, im drinking ensure cafe mocha and enjoying it. -
Cry..we dont have that in Cleveland... :C
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Anyone use a meal delivery service? What do you think of it? I might be moving back to the US for a while to take care of my father and need some advice. I probably won't have time to cook on my own if Im working as well. He and his wife also have a very different lifestyle/food needs than I do so it would be just for me.
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What is HEB?
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PLEASE HELP the skeptic in me. Doesn't starving = eventual weight gain??
Krestel replied to MaybeMeow's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
She is sooooo a role model for us all! In fact because she is human and flawed we like her all the more. Not to mention she is THE most supportive and helpful person on bariatricpal. -
8 months post op progress pics!
Krestel replied to Charlie-Ann's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
You are so photogenic both before and after ur weight loss. Inspriring, Im also at around 8 months and loving the feeling. -
I know what you mean. My response was trying to read everything I could get ahold of. BUT try to keep it simple at first. I still keep a food journal which ive included a pic of. Note that it's not very detailed...but for me it's being honest with myself and aware of what im doing and feeling. I am so far from perfect that i wonder why i am still losing weight considering how much "crap" I am eating right now.
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After transitioning to normal food, i didnt have much of a problem with anything. I did take small bites and chewed well.
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New found appreciation for you all!
So Im back in the US to take care of my aging father and it seems like more than ever that being bigger is the norm everywhere here. I cant say that Ive been the best, healthiest me at the moment, but I think you all Americans are doing GREAT to even be working towards the goal of getting healthier in face of all this temptation (even if you are a "slow loser"). So give all yourselves a pat on the back!
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Even if you are looking into WLS (and I totally agree with the list above), let me suggest one thing you can do already starting now. Keep a food journal! It doesnt have to be detailed but should just be something for yourself of what you eat and when you eat it. This is THE best first step that I did on this journey and everyone can do it. It also showed my doctor that I was serious about the process and showed me where my weak spots were. I started this as a New Years Resolution two years ago and am still doing it.
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It could also be low blood sugar having an effect. I know I get really cranky when I havnt had at least something at regular intervals. I also was never good at eating on time. Also since the hunger isnt there the same as before, forgetting to eat is very easy. For me I drink meal replacement or protein shakes no matter if Im hungry or not and it keeps my blood sugar on an even keel.
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Weirdest things you are looking forward to after surgery
Krestel posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm wondering if all of you have some weird things that you are looking forward to after surgery? I have a few: Being able to eat cheese again (without feelnbg guilty) and feeling full from it Being able to look forward to only tasting a (tiny) bit of everything instead of eating lots of the first thing I like. Drinking milk again Well, they may not be all that weird, but they do seem odd in a positive way. What about you guys? -
Sounds like you're doing fine. I didnt have any issues with drinking either after surgery. The more you drink the better! Also, dont be sorry about being a newbie. That's what we're all here for. Im sure you will "pay it back" when you get to be the veteran as well. We are never truly knowledgable and are constantly learning how to deal with all of this. So, keep asking away!
