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DianaP

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    DianaP got a reaction from KarenLR75 in July 2019 Surgery Siblings Post-Op   
    I'm 12 days post op. Feeling really good, walking a good bit, hitting my Protein goals every day, but still trying to get more fluids. Can't seem to get more than 50 ounces. I'm only 5 pounds down from surgery day; that seems low to me, especially now that I'm seeing other people's numbers. I know the weight will come off, and we've just barely started, but isn't it supposed to be jump started now during the liquid and puree stage? I've just been on liquids (purees start on Monday for me) and following things pretty precisely. Anyone else not lose very much yet?
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    DianaP got a reaction from Deedee12 in Let's talk about sex baby   
    It was about 2 weeks post-op for me. Honestly earlier than I anticipated. My incisions were mostly healed up, and I found that me on top allowed me to control how much pressure I was putting on my stomach. I'm now 4 months post-op and my husbands' and my sex life hasn't been this good since we were newlyweds! I don't think there's any injury risk with orgasm; just do what you're doing and let your comfort/pain signals guide you.
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    DianaP got a reaction from Bianca S. in Stage 3   
    -Refried Beans with a bit of salsa and cheese
    -Tilapia (I prepare mine by baking with some lemon juice and parmesan)
    -Cottage cheese (I actually started this in purees)
    -Chicken salad over a bit of avocado
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    DianaP reacted to icudoc84 in July 2019 Surgery Siblings Post-Op   
    Hi guys,
    Wanted to thank this group for keeping me company in this journey. I have been a silent spectator but the group helped keep me on track on my sleeve journey.
    I got sleeved on 07/09. My starting weight was 226 lbs (HW of 231). As of today, I am 34 lbs down- and guess what- I am not OBESE anymore. I am finally wearing clothes that I have not touched in over 5 years from my closet (I am a hoarder lol). My waist size went from 42 to 34 cms.
    I just wanted to thank the group for helping me through the first two weeks. Honestly they were the hardest. I had to do 4 consecutive night shifts in the ICU- I could barely stand (5:00 PM to 7:00 am), three days after my surgery. This was followed by a week of service (Monday to Sunday 6:00 am to 5:00 pm). There were times when I regretted it. The pain, the shoulder aches. Trying to smile through it all. This group helped me see that there was light at the end of the tunnel. I haven't entirely gone by the book. My busy schedule meant some modifications. I had to go for a recruitment dinner with faculty members and I might have started solids sooner (GULITY!!). I also had a craving for flan made by a dear friend- she thought I was sick- and I might have eaten a bit. It took me three weeks to meet my Water goal (I just cant drink the zero calorie drinks, I really throw up- finally drinking diet snapple and coconut water- its calories, but i am still under 600- and losing everyday), I also couldn't refuse chocolate cake that my best friend made for my birthday three weeks after my surgery- plz don't judge me and I am meeting my weight loss goals. I walk 7 miles everyday and have finally begun to jog. Despite all the slips, I am here.
    Today at work, everyone commented on 'how good' I look. I havent told anybody I got surgery (I am sure people will figure out- its a hospital). But for now, I shall just enjoy myself.
    Thanks for posting- and keep posting. Its a source of encouragement for the silent readers like myself.
    I AM NOT OBESE ANYMORE- I just can't get over it. Three years of standing behind people for photos or flatly refusing to be photographed.
    Thanks,
    ICUDoc
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    DianaP got a reaction from Bianca S. in Stage 3   
    -Refried Beans with a bit of salsa and cheese
    -Tilapia (I prepare mine by baking with some lemon juice and parmesan)
    -Cottage cheese (I actually started this in purees)
    -Chicken salad over a bit of avocado
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    DianaP reacted to Mom_of_Chaos in July 2019 Surgery Siblings Post-Op   
    We had our 1 month post op weigh in Friday. Before we had this surgery we made a pact that if we were spending all the money to do this we were DOING IT “like a boss”. Following the plan, working the program, working our asses off in the gym, and leaning on each other for support when we need it. When one feels too tired to work out or too lazy to meal prep properly the other pulls them back. We push each other every day and I can’t imagine having gone through this alone without that support.
    Surgery Day 7/9/19 - 340 & 290 lbs
    Friday 8/9/19 - 271 & 241 lbs
    Total loss since surgery- 68 & 49 lbs

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    DianaP got a reaction from KarenLR75 in July 2019 Surgery Siblings Post-Op   
    @SublimeLemons @ChristineSO
    I'm sorry you're getting discouraged. I was TOTALLY there-- you can even look back at the beginning of this thread: I only lost 5 lbs in the first 12 days! I was really discouraged and doubting that it would work at a reasonable pace. But that turned into 25 lbs in just over 1 month! Everyone's journey is different; I know it can be frustrating to see other people's weight just fall off the first several weeks, but have confidence that your body is your greatest ally in this and it knows how to focus on what you need to recover and then will start using those fat stores!
    Even though I've loved the couple weeks where I lost 6 lbs, I try to remember that even a 3 lb loss week after week will loss the weight much faster than I would've been able to do without surgery!
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    DianaP got a reaction from KarenLR75 in July 2019 Surgery Siblings Post-Op   
    @SublimeLemons @ChristineSO
    I'm sorry you're getting discouraged. I was TOTALLY there-- you can even look back at the beginning of this thread: I only lost 5 lbs in the first 12 days! I was really discouraged and doubting that it would work at a reasonable pace. But that turned into 25 lbs in just over 1 month! Everyone's journey is different; I know it can be frustrating to see other people's weight just fall off the first several weeks, but have confidence that your body is your greatest ally in this and it knows how to focus on what you need to recover and then will start using those fat stores!
    Even though I've loved the couple weeks where I lost 6 lbs, I try to remember that even a 3 lb loss week after week will loss the weight much faster than I would've been able to do without surgery!
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    DianaP got a reaction from KarenLR75 in July 2019 Surgery Siblings Post-Op   
    7 lbs in 12 days makes you on track for over 15 in a month- half a pound a day! Even if it's slower than you expected, that seems like an appropriate rate. I've found it's encouraging for me to step back and look at a bigger span of time when I feel "stuck" for a week. I've also seen that my weight loss is in a "stair step" pattern-- no weight loss for several days, then 3-4 lbs seemingly overnight. It's not always linear. Hope that helps!
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    DianaP reacted to furry life in Weirdest things you are looking forward to after surgery   
    Painting my toe nails and breathing at the same time.
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    DianaP reacted to jaytissle55 in Food Tracking App   
    Myfitnesspal has a free tracker and it is all you need to get started to see everything you are putting in your body... They do have a pay format as well but it's for alot more advanced if you need that.. Hope this helps...
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    DianaP reacted to Bari_KS in Food Tracking App   
    Baritastic.
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    DianaP reacted to rs in Food Tracking App   
    Baritastic
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    DianaP reacted to Destinyro in Food Tracking App   
    I have lose it..love this app

    Sent from my SM-G975U using BariatricPal mobile app

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    DianaP reacted to nenes78 in Food Tracking App   
    I use iTrackBites
    https://itrackbites.com/
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    DianaP got a reaction from Nay143 in Food Tracking App   
    I'm getting my sleeve on July 1! Wanting to make sure I'm doing everything I can to set myself up for success; what apps have you loved for tracking food and nutrients? Bonus if I can also track my weight and measurement progress too.
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    DianaP got a reaction from KarenLR75 in July 2019 Surgery Siblings Post-Op   
    I'm 12 days post op. Feeling really good, walking a good bit, hitting my Protein goals every day, but still trying to get more fluids. Can't seem to get more than 50 ounces. I'm only 5 pounds down from surgery day; that seems low to me, especially now that I'm seeing other people's numbers. I know the weight will come off, and we've just barely started, but isn't it supposed to be jump started now during the liquid and puree stage? I've just been on liquids (purees start on Monday for me) and following things pretty precisely. Anyone else not lose very much yet?
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    DianaP got a reaction from KarenLR75 in July 2019 Surgery Siblings Post-Op   
    I'm 12 days post op. Feeling really good, walking a good bit, hitting my Protein goals every day, but still trying to get more fluids. Can't seem to get more than 50 ounces. I'm only 5 pounds down from surgery day; that seems low to me, especially now that I'm seeing other people's numbers. I know the weight will come off, and we've just barely started, but isn't it supposed to be jump started now during the liquid and puree stage? I've just been on liquids (purees start on Monday for me) and following things pretty precisely. Anyone else not lose very much yet?
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    DianaP got a reaction from Frustr8 in Weirdest things you are looking forward to after surgery   
    Great topic! I agree with so many on this thread, and it inspired me to write down a massive list of NSV's and goals of my own! Here's a few I haven't seen mentioned yet:
    Running faster than my 4 year old, and actually being able to play tag and chase with him Wearing my original wedding ring again (hubby bought me a new one for our 5 year anniversary, but it's now been 7 years since I've worn my actual wedding ring) Enjoying yoga again without having my extra rolls inhibit my movement/poses Normal boots fitting my calfs Keeping up with whoever I'm hiking with- not always dragging behind and either losing the group or people waiting ages for me Seeing my cheekbones again (I just make it look like I have cheekbones with makeup contouring right now...🙄😂) Ride behind my husband on his motorcycle Dancing with my 2 year old until we're both done (instead of getting too out of breathe from dancing and holding him after one song)
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    DianaP got a reaction from KarenLR75 in July 2019 Surgery Siblings Post-Op   
    I'm 12 days post op. Feeling really good, walking a good bit, hitting my Protein goals every day, but still trying to get more fluids. Can't seem to get more than 50 ounces. I'm only 5 pounds down from surgery day; that seems low to me, especially now that I'm seeing other people's numbers. I know the weight will come off, and we've just barely started, but isn't it supposed to be jump started now during the liquid and puree stage? I've just been on liquids (purees start on Monday for me) and following things pretty precisely. Anyone else not lose very much yet?
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    DianaP got a reaction from Mom_of_Chaos in 2 week post surgery   
    I'm 2 weeks post-op today and have lost 12 pounds! Initially I was worried I wasn't losing enough, because I dropped 6 lbs in 4 days, and then just 1-2 lbs for the entire following week. But then another 6 lbs dropped off in the past couple days! I'm wondering if that's the way it will go for me the whole weight loss journey.
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    DianaP reacted to ypease in Thoughts on sharing with extended family   
    I'm in the same situation as you. My husband has been on board with me from the start, and has been very supportive as well. We have talked about this and agree as far as disclosure goes and to whom. I won't be telling my adult son's until afterwards, because mom & step daddy don't want them to worry. As for my Inlaws, well lets just say I mirror your statements regarding any disclosure and the after effects thereof . I live closer to mine and we do see each other frequently. My brush-off will be that I am on a doctors supervised diet plan, and am excreting more.
    As far as my siblings go, well let's just say they are even less supportive than my inlaws. So that's a big NOPE!
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    DianaP got a reaction from Orchids&Dragons in Thoughts on sharing with extended family   
    I am in general quite comfortable openly sharing, but I am only telling about my WLS if I feel like the people have shown a history of being supportive, or if they have good reason to be curious (i.e. they have their own weight struggle and I don't want to keep it a secret what's finally working for me).
    I have told maybe a dozen people in my very supportive social circle, my husband (he's been integrally involved from the initial thoughts of this), and my family (parents, siblings, and their spouses). I have not told any of my husbands' family, and don't plan to at all, because they have shown themselves to be judgmental and not supportive. I also don't want to feel like they're watching every one of my food choices like a hawk for forever. If/when they ask how I am losing the weight (we only see them twice a year, so it will be completely obviously when I do see them at Thanksgiving), I will probably just give them an "eating less, moving more" brush-off.
    Ultimately, this is for YOU. I think there are great benefits to sharing this journey with safe people, but healthy boundaries are important, and you don't owe them any information just because they're "family".
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    DianaP got a reaction from Orchids&Dragons in Thoughts on sharing with extended family   
    I am in general quite comfortable openly sharing, but I am only telling about my WLS if I feel like the people have shown a history of being supportive, or if they have good reason to be curious (i.e. they have their own weight struggle and I don't want to keep it a secret what's finally working for me).
    I have told maybe a dozen people in my very supportive social circle, my husband (he's been integrally involved from the initial thoughts of this), and my family (parents, siblings, and their spouses). I have not told any of my husbands' family, and don't plan to at all, because they have shown themselves to be judgmental and not supportive. I also don't want to feel like they're watching every one of my food choices like a hawk for forever. If/when they ask how I am losing the weight (we only see them twice a year, so it will be completely obviously when I do see them at Thanksgiving), I will probably just give them an "eating less, moving more" brush-off.
    Ultimately, this is for YOU. I think there are great benefits to sharing this journey with safe people, but healthy boundaries are important, and you don't owe them any information just because they're "family".
  25. Hugs
    DianaP got a reaction from Frustr8 in Weirdest things you are looking forward to after surgery   
    Great topic! I agree with so many on this thread, and it inspired me to write down a massive list of NSV's and goals of my own! Here's a few I haven't seen mentioned yet:
    Running faster than my 4 year old, and actually being able to play tag and chase with him Wearing my original wedding ring again (hubby bought me a new one for our 5 year anniversary, but it's now been 7 years since I've worn my actual wedding ring) Enjoying yoga again without having my extra rolls inhibit my movement/poses Normal boots fitting my calfs Keeping up with whoever I'm hiking with- not always dragging behind and either losing the group or people waiting ages for me Seeing my cheekbones again (I just make it look like I have cheekbones with makeup contouring right now...🙄😂) Ride behind my husband on his motorcycle Dancing with my 2 year old until we're both done (instead of getting too out of breathe from dancing and holding him after one song)

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