KatieMc

I'm a huge podcast junky and would love to add another to my playlist. There are a few good WLS podcasts already but none that focus on fitness and nutrition. You might run out of topics after a while since it's a super niche topic, but it's a great idea.

If your wife finds what she enjoys for workouts, she will stick with it. There are a few couples at my gym that should not lift together. Others handle it much better.
I took a strength training class for women. It was a game changer. Weightlifting is absolutely transforming. At 125ibs, I had burnt muscle from rapid weight loss. Personally, I looked unhealthy. It took time for me to build muscle back.

It's exciting, isn't it? I'm 7 months post-op sleeve now and so happy I did the surgery.

by the end of week 4 you will feel like you never had surgery....

I'm three years out next month. I'm down 150 pounds. I compete in a sport at a national level and I'm in my mid 50s. When I went to the "final" stage, I was a bit scared too. My days are easiest if I keep my diet simple -so I've developed a routine, but I feel free to eat almost anything occasionally.
Breakfast - either a Protein Shake with fruit and milk in it or greek yogurt with fruit and a tablespoon of granola
lunch - grilled Protein of some kind (4 ounces) with a salad with about a tablespoon of dressing
dinner -whatever I make for the family. Tonight it was a 6 ounce pork chop baked with some barbecue sauce on it.
If I'm working out alot (which I do) I increase my carbs so I don't cannibalize muscle. It will take some time to find what works for you, but don't be scared Try one food at a time and see what happens. I still can't really eat Pasta - maybe 1/4 cup and then I feel like crap for a day or two but sometimes the craving is strong.
Take your time. Don't be afraid. Do it one step at a time.

I'm 8 months out, life goes on as usual except i am happier, more active, with more energy. My self esteem improved, I'll wearing nice clothes. No dumping, GERD if vomiting. I can eat any food but i choose not to eat rice, bread and other unhealthy carbs.

I'm 9 months out. I have never had GERD and I *may* have had dumping once, not sure? I haven't thrown up in months. Tonight, I ate a little too much, got a tummy ache, reminded myself not to eat that much, and went and lay down for a bit. I feel fine now.
Mostly, I feel much better! Less lower back pain, much more energy, wearing smaller clothes, fitting in sports and airplane seats, etc.

I’m reading many of these posts today. This was a major issue for me the first two months after my surgery.
It’s important to realize everyone is different. I only lost 10 pounds my first month after surgery!
I’m 4 months out now. I’ve lost 60 pounds.

Yay a bathing suit that finally looks good...   
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So I start my stage 4 tomorrow.. as I understand this is not really a stage anymore and this is just going to be my lifestyle from now on. During every stage previous I had lists of things I could and could not have in that stage. On stage 4 I have a list of things I shouldn’t eat or drink.. soda, candy, fried food.. the obvious. My paperwork tells me to gradually start introducing new foods as tolerated and if I don’t tolerate something to try it again in a couple weeks. I’m so nervous to just start adding new things and scared of adding new foods! And it’s so intense going from very restricted stages with a set list of what I can and can’t have and now it’s like I’m on my own. Which I know, is the whole purpose here. But I’m getting a little nervous!

I love what you posted. I kind of expected to be treated a bit differently after weight loss (invisible when I was obese) It was weird to experience it for myself. For whatever reason, people are body conscious. Some will make positive or negative comment at any size you are. Comments may not be helpful when you are adjusting to your new size. Years out, People adjust to your weight and life becomes more normal.
I stopped trying to explain things to people that don’t get it. Just smile and eat as you do.
Some women (not all) can be competitive. I would rather be the woman that builds others up than tearing them down. A compliment from another woman is wonderful... Because it’s kind of rare for me. One of my friends confided in me that she hates how her husband checks me out. (he had an affair in the past) Its more about him than it is about me. Most men check women out and it doesn’t mean he’s going to cheat. My husband is an old fart and looks but does not touch. Honestly, I look. I hope I’m not as obvious as my husband *laughing*

6/24/19 was my rny surgery date. The first 2 weeks was emotionally hard for me. Thinking of all the things I can’t have. Not being able to go out to eat like I used to. Just feeling sorry for myself. But since I have been advanced to the next stage of my post op diet I feel much better physically and emotionally. I have eaten some things I am not supposed to. Even though it’s just a little nibble I feel so bad and get upset with myself. I feel like I’m not losing as fast as others but in reality I think I am doing ok. My clothes don’t fit me anymore and I have way more energy. I’m am starting to accept my new life with my new pouch. It’s been a roller coaster of emotions in a short time but I’m glad I went through with it.

I went from 308 and as of 7/12/19 i am 213!!!!
Super excited

I keep thinking something is wrong with me because I can drink faster. The first two days, I couldn’t. Now I can. I broke it, my sleeve is broken...🤦🏼‍♀️🤣 but seriously, should I count my blessings or be worried?

I am just hitting three weeks and I feel just fine. I can't eat over an ounce at one sitting but I just hit puréed foods. I hope to get more than a couple bites in when the food just starts tasting good.

Back from a 5 day cruise, gained 3 pounds BUT.... I already lost all 3 pounds back again, whoooo hooooo! Boy, was I eating.. and drinking, but I was also walking A LOT! I stayed away from Cookies and cakes and carbs. I enjoyed the salad bar, such wide variety. Also I loved their omelette station in the mornings, and I ate lots of Cantaloupes, Watermelons etc. dinner time, I ate Lobster Tail, Shrimp, Sashimis and even steak. :-)
So it is possible to have fun! Have cake and eat it too!

I love the recipes at skinnytaste.com. Most of them can be halved and lots of them are freezer-friendly. All the recipes have the nutritional info at the bottom. I plan to make Mexican Shrimp Diablo for dinner tonight.

I'm 9 days post-op and it takes me 15 minutes to drink a 10oz shake and I try to take longer than that. But I also know I'm having a pretty easy time with all this compared to others.

If your current document has documented today's weight, then all you need to do is request a copy of your medical records. You can then take that to another doctor for your next appointment, and your "clock" will not start over. Many patients do this when switching both doctors and surgeons. I am so sorry this is happening to you, sending you love and support. You could also see and AMAZING Nurse Practioner (I am so biased) who could also follow you for the medically supervised diet.

I was back to work in 2 weeks. The first week is the hardest, for sure. Hang in there. This is major surgery. It may look like little holes on the outside, but there was major work done on the inside!
Absolutely no regrets. My life was on a dead end path. I am getting my life back and it is worth it!

Can you switch doctors?? If not, your mom's got it right, you do you!
I'll preface my experience with: I got my gastric sleeve in Mexico, no insurance/approval hoops to jump through.
My doctor was cautiously on board with me having bariatric surgery, but was wary about the Mexico part. He gave me all kinds of horror stories, personal "aftermath" ones that had shown up at his office after assorted procedures abroad. Then he thought about it...said at least Tijuana was super-close to the US, and all of the horror stories (abcesses, drain infections, etc) were from getting plastics overseas. He wished me luck, and today he took out my stitches. He was impressed with how neat, clean, and minimally invasive the work was and said he looked forward to seeing me for my post-op blood workup.

How long, if anyone, did you wait to try and eat spicy food? I am a big fan of spicy

Today is my surgery hella nervous send good vibes !
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Hey everyone. Sorry for the hiatus from this thread. I appreciate everyone's responses and insight. I need to find some support. I actually gained about 11 pounds and I need to get it off. Of course everyone thinks I look fine and I should stay at my current weight (180), my all time lowest was 168, and I hovered around 170-172 for months. I did fall off the wagon, which I take responsibility for. I felt comfortable and confident at 170, and I have to get there again. I just hope I didn't do any damage in my shennanigans.

I'm experiencing the same thing, it's SO strange. My dad, (who drove me to get sleeved and took care of my dogs during the first week of recovery) has been telling me recently I'm taking this "whole DIET thing too far". This was after a recent BBQ. I ate a couple of bites of chicken and some grilled veggies. I replied, "I literally can't fit anything more into my stomach". His response was "just have a few more bites". Took me back to being 5 years old and having to clean my plate. But it's not just him, my mother tells me I look good, but I'm a little too "bony".
When I was big, I was invisible to men and women (in general) were nicer. Now, men are nicer to me get catcalled on a daily basis and women are generally rude for no reason. I don't get that "thing" women have against other women. Can't we all just be nice to each other regardless of weight, race, political views...etc? There is some meme somewhere that says if drunk women in restrooms at bars/clubs were as nice to each other on a daily basis...the world would be a better place. LOL If you're a man and don't understand the reference, it's true. I've never been to a bar or club and gone into the restroom and not met the nicest women.
I've been open about having the surgery...so even when you do tell people that you had it, they still don't get it. I've explained in detail to several family members what the procedure was, yet, they still think "She needs to eat more, this isn't healthy". I explain how many supplements I take to make up for the lack of nutrients that I would usually get with food. Still. Don't. Get. It.
I have a healthy BMI, I feel great and I'm just following my protocol. I got crap for being fat and crap for being skinny. I just know I'm happy and that's all that matters...it gets under my skin, but only momentarily. Hang in there everyone!