Nonnaof4

I feel great today!!! One step closer to my goal! I am 7 months post op. Had Rny Jan 27, 2019. Made it to onederland today!!!!!! Brings me to 198lbs current weight.

I haven’t been exercising like I should and have been looking at classes to get me started. What on Earth possessed me to sign up for camp gladiator? I know exactly what it was, the 4 weeks for $10 sale they are running today. I may drop dead in class. 🤦‍♀️

I’m 2 weeks into the 3 week liquid stage and I’ve never been more excited to chew something! I’m googling food ideas and drooling over the pictures like they’re some kind of illicit porn.

What was your first chewable meal post-surgery? I’m fantasizing about a soft boiled egg and cottage cheese. I’m planning on setting out the good china and making a production of it. I guess that’s all part of the process; not just inhaling food but savoring it. I’m so excited!! 😃

SW: 230
CW: 202
GW: 150
Sleeved 8/9/19

Congratulations and welcome!

Hello to all my fellow sleevers. I just had surgery on 08/01/2019. a little about myself i'm 51, single and live in anahieim california. I'm a RN on a surgical floor and have been around bariatric patients for about 14 years. the surgeon was finally glad to get his hands and scalpel on me. today is the last day of liquids.....finally. I love the support and the advice these forums provide.

I went from 370 down to 183 at my lowest... currently sitting between 185 - 190 at 18% body fat. I have minimal issues with skin, sure there is some extra, and I hate how it looks, but it hides very easily. I've got other photos in my profile that highlight the changes. But at the end of the day, it's going to be 100% personal, everyone's skin is different, where they carried their weight, how their skin reacted to the weight etc etc etc.

Hope these are low cook enough to qualify for this thread
Trader Joe's Chili Lime chicken Burger - 4 oz, 150 cal, 19g Protein
Trader Joe's Mahi Mahi Burger - 3.2 oz, 110 cal, 15g protein

Market side has a variety of fresh steamable veggies. to many to list.
I like the french steamed green Beans with sliced almonds and real bacon bits
Fresh squeeze herbs makes easy prep

101 uses with these - fajitas - alfredo chicken and veggies - stir fry -
Bagged and frozen Chicken or beef Grilled chicken.

I'll play!
Bumble Bee tuna "Snack" Packets, Seasoned $1.31 each
2.5 ounce serving size -- check out all of these flavors! http://www.bumblebee.com/products/ready-to-eat-kits/

It occurs to me that not all of us are foodies, born with an innate desire to cook and try new recipes! Many of us got to the morbidly obese ball by eating fast food from drive thrus, or delivery meals. Still others shop in the frozen pre-made food isle and love Stouffer's Mac n cheese and Stouffer's Lasagna, and Banquet Fried chicken entrees! Many of us, have very limited ability (especially in the early days of weight loss) to stand up while preparing food. And, then too--many of us are on either fixed incomes or have very limited money for food--even though we might have been guilty pre-surgery of buying tons of craptastic food from the grocery store.
So shew! Long-winded! Let's use this thread to link to and discuss different options in our stores where we can get healthy pre-cooked meals or meals that are prepared and only need to go into the oven for 20 or so minutes! The cool thing about it is, even in the early days, many of us will get 2-3 servings from a single meal! So we will still be saving $$$$ over the drive through and copious volumes of quick fix crap food!
PLEASE for God's sake!!! Read the previous entries!! We don't want a billion posts about rotisserie chicken! One will suffice! Let's try NOT to duplicate! When possible, link to specific items from your favorite grocery, so people can see what it is your linking to!!!
OK go!!!

I shop at HEB. We have GREAT prepared foods with either no to low cooking required! So many healthy options! One doesn't need to cook!!!
I'm going to start with the most obvious!
Rotisserie chicken, Rotisserie Turkey Breast, Rotisserie Ribs:
Rotisserie Chicken: https://www.heb.com/product-detail/h-e-b-meal-simple-original-rotisserie-chicken/1409172
Rotisserie Turkey Breast: https://www.heb.com/product-detail/h-e-b-meal-simple-roasted-turkey-breast-bone-in/910434
Rotisserie Ribs: These you find sometimes on the weekend at HEB. They currently aren't displaying anything as an in-store ad.

Bariatric surgery support; Bariatric kitchen; Bariatric mind masters and Bariatric social. They are private fb groups that you ask to join.

@JAKE H
hey dude - welcome welcome welcome🤗
congrats on achieving your first goal of many to come
you've come to the right place, read the boards, you'll get a lot of good info
OP will help with info, advice, support -we will tell you our stories, what we were told
to eat/not -but at the end of the day ONLY listen to YOUR NUT - he's in your corner for you
alone -use the search button, left top corner - ie type in the word coffee, and another time
- sex - you'll see many discussions on these two important topics
one word helps put you to sleep, the other keeps you wide awake and jumping🤣
your journey is just starting - never compare yourself to any other Tom, d**k or Kathy
you'll do great
best of luck
kathy

From a guys Perspective
If a guy makes advances toward you then obviously you have Characteristics that he likes. Don't let your self-conscious thoughts stop you from being intimate. I have found that women that have been Bigger put a lot more effort into pleasing their partner than women that don't have to work as hard to attract a man. Honestly one of the few turn offs for me in the Bedroom is a woman that wont let her self go and enjoy the moment and instead is constantly wondering if i find her attractive. We all have body issues whenever I was in the Marines at 162lbs I still thought I was fat. I am going to give you the Ultimate thing to remember "Fake It Till You Make It" well don't Fake everything lol!!!

Congratulations!!

I agree with @catwoman7--the first days are the worst! Hang in there. Stay busy and drink busloads of Water, decaff black coffee, decaff green tea and your Protein Drinks. Also sugar free popsicles and a sf Jello per day.

put in a call to your doctor and or surgeon and see about a blood work up.
a fecal sample my solve the issue if it turns out you picked up a bug. dont assume this can only be from WLS.
and never fear the poop questions here. this is one group that has walked that walk and can talk the talk.

Im new here! I had my surgery just over a month ago. Im almost under 300...its been since high school. This is exciting.

It is on a carb balance tortilla only 4 net carbs! I keep my carbs under 20 a day...Thanks for the advise everyone

Thank you @gabybab Wishing you the best on your journey.
Once I made up my mind I was set. I was tired of losing and gaining weight and my blood pressure was getting out of control. The only problem I am having is trying to wear as many of my favorite clothes before they no longer fit me.
This is a good problem to have Lol.

I hope everyone is doing well. I am very happy with my result. I am logging food and exercising about 5-6 days a week, a combination of spinning and weight training. My advice is to stick with the program whether the weight loss is fast or slow. The excess weight happened over time, so will the weight loss.
Remember exercise is your friend!!
Surgery date 4/29/19
Starting weight -260
Weight day of surgery -244
Current with -195

Thank you Alex. I have been looking at a lot of these and plan to get some on hand for post-op. I like that you have sample packs!
I hope your recovery is going well!!!

The BariatricPal Store carries a huge selection of Bariatric friendly Protein Drinks at https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-powders.
Here are some popular options:
BariatricPal Protein ONE: Multivitamin, Calcium, Iron, Fiber & Meal Replacement Single Serving Packet - 9 Flavor variety pack from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-powders/products/bariatricpal-protein-one-multivitamin-calcium-iron-fiber-meal-replacement-single-serving-packet-9-flavor-variety-pack
Syntrax Nectar Protein Powder Sampler Variety Bag - All 17 Flavors! from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-powders/products/syntrax-nectar-protein-powder-sampler-variety-bag-all-17-flavors
GENEPRO Medical Grade Unflavored 30g Protein Powder - 2nd Generation! from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-powders/products/genepro-medical-grade-unflavored-30g-protein-powder-2nd-generation
Bariatric Advantage HPMR High Protein Meal Replacement - Available in 8 Flavors! from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-powders/products/bariatric-advantage-high-protein-meal-replacement
Single-Serving Protein Powder Packets - Super Jumbo "60 Flavor" Sampler Pack from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-powders/products/single-serving-protein-powder-packets-super-jumbo-60-flavor-sampler-pack

I don't even bother with milk I'm fine with 25-27g Protein per drink and use Water always have. Calories are still important also.