NancyLF

I was able to drink Water "normally" about 2 months out.

I still sip my Protein water, though. I want it to hang around in my tummy as long as possible. LOL

10 hours ago, Chelsea0604 said:

What did you guys pack or take with you? Anything you wish you would have?!

CHAPSTICK!! Pack Chapstick.

I didn't feel hungry for about 5 months. I was SO happy! IT made things so much easier!

I was mad when I started feeling hunger pangs again! 😁

I know how it feels, but I tend to give some people a pass.
I told my hairdresser about my surgery - I had lost about 30 lbs - she said she noticed, but didn't say anything in case it was due to illness.
She's a cancer survivor & had lost weight due to that. Ever since then, she doesn't comment on someone's weight.
She sometimes says, "You look great!" & lets the other person take the lead.

WHOA!! That's great! You lost a whole person! Congratulations!!

Before surgery, I tried the Protein packets that are sold here @ the BariatricPal Store & liked them & ordered a bunch. However, right after surgery, I found them to be too sweet. I was able to tolerate them about 3 months after surgery.

The main thing I was glad I had a lot of was Water. Also sugar-free popsicles. Since my surgery was in the summer, they were often on sale. I started stocking up. By the time my surgery date rolled around, I had about 20 boxes in the freezer. LOL!

27 minutes ago, Love27 said:

My surgery is exactly one week away and I’m starting to get cold feet I am starting to think if I really need this and if my weight is really that bad. I keep hearing from others that the first week is very very painful. Especially that I had someone close to me tell me that it’s not worth it I think this also is affect me.

I had very little pain. VERY LITTLE. I was a little sore the first couple of days. That was it.

The doctor prescribed pain meds... I took ONE the first day. That was it. For the next 2 days or so, Tylenol worked. After that, nothing. I didn't even suffer gas pains.

Don't chicken out because of what someone else said.

Good Luck!! Keep posting & reading here... Your feet will warm up!!

2 hours ago, ckrewer said:

I am a new sleever, and while my pants are looser and I have a coat that actually zips (non-scale victories), what I am amazed at is how many people mentioned they can sit in a chair with arms. I really thought I was the only one that had the issue. I know it is silly to think that, but no one else at my work or in my circle of friends/family understood what I felt like in those chairs! I am not to the point of no pain in the arm chairs yet, but I am really looking forward to it. I am looking forward to no more bruises from the arms. It's the small things that mean a lot . . .

Yep! You're not alone! That was a HUGE NSV for me. I felt like a "normal" person!

I loved standing up just so I could sit down and do it all over again.

I must look like a Jack-in-the-Box! LOL!

I haven't had the problem in the car, but in some other chairs it's a pain. I had to buy a cushion since my "built-in" one is gone. LOL!

WOW!! You really did well! Congrats!

I'm sure your niece had a ball as well!

Welcome home!

I have many recipes & used my IP many times. I was just wondering if there were any recipes geared for us bariatric peeps.

I love my Instant Pot. Does anyone have any good recipes I can use?

chicken, beef, pork, Soups. No seafood (I'm not a fan)

I had my surgery in July 2019 - I was 67. (68 now) You're never too old to get healthier! Don't let worries about your age be your barrier!

Good Luck!!

On 12/28/2019 at 12:16 AM, McCaw1980 said:

Starting weight 377 pounds

Now: 175 pounds

Waist starting: 50 inches

Now: 30 inches

Shirt size starting: 5XL

Now: M to L

BMI starting: 50

BMI now: 23

WOW!!! Great! YAY, YOU!!

You forgot one statistic.... you look 15-20 years YOUNGER!!

You may have added more than that to your lifespan as well. Congrats!!

She's adorbs!!! Have a blast!

Mine was 2 weeks after surgery.

On Christmas Day, I sat at the table in a chair with ARMS!
I was able to get in & out of it without dragging the chair with me!

I miss a big ol’ bacon cheeseburger with grilled onions!
Imma pass out just thinkin’ about it!

I've ordered from the main menu and brought home a doggy bag. Heck, I got another 3 meals out of it!

I use baby spinach leaves in my smoothies all the time. I have had creamed spinach a couple of times, about 3 months post-op.

9 hours ago, Too old to lose? said:

My MD has told me I should had gastric bypass surgery. I am 65 years old and am wanting to know if there are others that have had this procedure done at this age or older and how it has gone for them? Thank you.

I had my surgery 5 months ago. I was 67. I'm 68 now.

You're never too old to get healthy

Go for it!!

My surgery was 5 months ago today. I hit a stall at the 3 month mark, that lasted 3 weeks when the scale didn't move at all. However, I notices other changes- mostly in my clothes. Articles that were once a little snug on my arms, weren't. A shirt that didn't fit quite right, now looked good! I did some shopping last month & found I went from a 3X to a 2X or even a 1X, depending on the make. Pants, were 3X - now I was able to fit in a 20! I haven't worn a number that didn't have an "X" beside it in YEARS!! I found 5 pairs of pants in my closet that USED to be too small. They fit now! It's like having a new wardrobe without spending more $$$!! LOL!

Don't let the stall get you down. There's other things going on that you'll notice in time.

In the meantime - Keep on keepin on! You look great!

I never liked raw veggies, & not a lot of cooked oned either.

I add baby spinach to my smoothies.

Spinach leaves,

Almond milk, or yoghurt, sometimes a little frozen fruit.

Sometimes some Protein flavoring (from the Bariatric Pal Store).

It's all good. You don't taste the spinach.

4 hours ago, AJ Tylo said:

But i paused and said

Take off your shirt and bra and let me see if i can feel yours! Thought it was a good come back

ROFL! Well, did she??? LOLOL!!!!

Please don't beat yourself up, Clair!! Whoever told you the weight would "fall off" is SO wrong!! Nothing happens overnight. The pounds didn't load on overnight, They're not going to leave overnight.

Congratulations on your 2 years sobriety! It's not an easy feat. You did that! You can do this!!

22 pounds in 2 weeks is GREAT!!!

Hang around here - we have your back!

You can do this, Clair!! You can!!