2ndTimeFreedom

5 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

((hugs)) You are right on time for the "Sophomore Slump". Come join us in the Sophomores thread! Honestly, it's a tough time. And your tool is maturing allowing less restriction. It's part of why it's so important not to believe the myth of restriction/malabsorption. At some point, everything in moderation will have a different meaning volumetrically and that could be enough to either derail losses entirely, cause stalls, or rebound weight gain.

The things that helped me:

1. Planning, weighing, measuring and logging my food daily--good and bad

2. Following my surgeon's basic guidelines for the forever-diet including the 1cup max per meal; 3 meals + 1-2 VERY small Snacks a day if necessary, Protein first then veg then fruit and a tiny bit of fat.

3. Mixing things up to make them fun again--I added IF/EF to my plan.

4. Find fun peeps to hang out with who have shared goals/paths.

Hope that helps!

Thank you so much for posting this forever diet. I had my one month follow up visit today and was given a similar diet. I am a measurer and needed to have an amount to help me. My more significant struggle right now is my silly allergy to exercise. I have a genuine hate/love relationship with the gym — one day at a time.

On 8/18/2019 at 11:55 AM, RNY 2ND RODEO said:

I had rny gastric bypass in 2001. Went from 516 to 175. Then I started gaining again. Old habits are hard to break. Cokes and pizza. Now Im scheduled for revision on 8/23/19. I feel so ashamed. Back to 400 lbs. This time I need to follow the rules instead of finding ways around them.

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Well -- I know you can do it. I myself am taking it one day at a time. Each day is a new day. Sending your prayers for your surgery tomorrow.

On 8/19/2019 at 9:50 AM, Losingit2018 said:

My revision is scheduled for 9/12. Not only do I have gerd, I only lost 1/2 my excess weight with the sleeve. So I am really looking forward to a 2nd chance at getting the rest of the weight off.

You will do amazing! Apparently, I also had GERD (although) it never bothered me. Sending you prayers and well wishes.

6 hours ago, Mikeyy said:

That's dangerous my dr said no mush until 3-4weeks out. Can't even sip Water until day after surgery.

Yes- my hospital is a center or bariatric excellence. After passing the upper GI with the barium study all patients are advanced in their diet. That is when we are also able to sip Water and have the diets advanced. So clinically it's safe. It is just a difference in clinical practice. So we are all advanced. I am doing amazing on it.

yes, all the patients (revision or traditional RNY or even gastric sleeve) are discharged on stage 2 diets (soft mushy). Prior to leaving the hospital, we all received tuna salad. This stage for us also includes soft white fish.

22 hours ago, Losingit2018 said:

Sometimes they bill the insurance company like that knowing that the insurance company is going to cut it down to their allowable costs

This is what I am praying will happen! I am still flabbergasted and just holding my breath that I will not come out with a substantial billed.

7 hours ago, Brent701 said:

I was a cash patient I paid $19k all in. Also received a check in the mail for $7,400 must have been things that my insurance was willing to cover. I was expecting $19k so to get $7,400 back months later is just thrilling!

WOW - That is AMAZING!!!

22 hours ago, Losingit2018 said:

Sometimes they bill the insurance company like that knowing that the insurance company is going to cut it down to their allowable costs

This is what I am praying will happen.

So I went back to work one-week post-op. I had my first business lunch today and ordered Brazino and was able to eat 1/2 of the filet (3 ounces) and just asked for the rest to go. I was so stuffed and felt I was actively engaging in conversation, and I looked around me, and the others had cleared their entire plates or fish, spinach, and veggies.!!!! I was super proud of myself. I had green tea before the start of the meal and didn't drink the rest of the meeting. This was such a massive concern for me as I have so many eating situations. One meal at a time

Exactly!!! They are still pending claims-- The surgeon & PA surgical assistant claims are 299k alone. The remaining portion comes from the hospital. I am just astounded and so happy I have a threshold that I am responsible for that is nowhere near that!!!!!! I am also interested in seeing how the insurance will reduce those claims down.

8 hours ago, MarvelGirl25 said:

I hope you've been feeling better! ❤️

Keep pushing! It does get better. You can do this. I still struggle with Protein intake (1-week post-op) but I believe in US. I am happy you are moving and walking as that is so very important!!!!

So I was just wondering why the insurance company called me a few times to ask me the same question a few time today "Do you have any additional insurance?' My answer was no just an employer-provided health insurance policy. So I decided to look at the pending medical claims for my surgery..... nearly 350K!!! I am simply in shock. Has anyone else looked at the cost of their surgery prior to insurance coverage?

3 hours ago, Jobber said:

Use almond milk instead of regular milk, it will save you like 65 to 70 calories off of that 100. Plus you get a nice "nutty" flavor in the aftertaste that is actually quite good.

Yummy!!! This sounds so delicious. I will also have to try this.

Thanks, everyone! I am actually looking forward to getting back to work to have increased movement and activity. agree with everything above! Wishing everyone a successful MONDAY.

Hello Everyone - I am one-week post-op today, and I am now only 2 pounds lighter than I was last week. That is ok with me, and I am so happy I had the "tune-up" surgery. I do need to wear an abdominal binder getting on and out of bed. I return to work this week and zero pain. I am hopeful and positive that the weight will continue to come off. During my Pre-Op liquid diet, I shed 25 lbs, so I am feeling good about that. I have broken my weight goals into 35-pound goals. I am 27 pounds from target 1.

1 hour ago, ValerieInMexico said:

Woops: I meant July 31st. Reassured myself with a lot of reading last night. Trust the surgeon, but really not sure if I am doing the smartest thing.

I love it and I know you will do great

11 hours ago, ValerieInMexico said:

I am going, on July 1, for my RNY revision surgery. My surgeon is going to examine the pouch and stoma, and make smaller if possible. What concerns me is that he is also going to increase the amount of intestine that is bypassed. My original RNY, done in 2000, what a short length.

I am worried just because I have not read about anyone else having this done. I may just ask him that, if the pouch and stoma just appear stretched..... make that smaller and not do the bypass work. This will be a situation where I will be on my own after surgery. I mean, they are very responsive over phone and with emails, but there is no follow up appointments. My GP will work with me on monitoring my Iron, Calcium etc.

Did any of your surgeons suggest this approach?

Hello Valerie - my surgeon did not suggest this but I also do not know how much was bypassed originally so this may not have been needed in my case. I went to a revision specialist so I think had he suggested I may have asked for research (I still did this with my current surgery) and then discuss with the surgeon, my Primary and my family. I am still only a week out but I am so happy . For me, the recovery is so much easier second time around.

I am still Post Op week 1 in my revision surgery so I wanted to show you some extra support. I think this is great!

I know my biggest challenge for me will also be getting in exercise I think I am allergic to it like I am shellfish I need to find the cure to that ASAP! Sending positive vibes and prayers for loads of menus.

Sending prayers and well wishes to Week 4!!!!

44 minutes ago, Alex Brecher said:

I was released from the hospital a few hours ago and I'm doing much much better! Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers. It really meant a lot to me. I have a PICC line and giving myself antibiotics by IV once per day for the next few weeks. It feels great to be home again.

Wonderful news!!! Remember the aseptic technique every time you go near your PICC line and you'll, of course, do amazing!!! I am so happy for you!!! Rest away in the comfort of home

7 hours ago, ms.sss said:

Hmmm...at my one month post-op mark, I'd be lucky if I got over 400 calories. Nutritionist said whatever I could get in was good enough at that point.

I was however given literature pre-op that months 2-6 I should be at 800-1200, though I was nowhere near that.

But really, it varies from person to person. How tall are you? And are you male or female? How much to you weigh right now? Are you active (or plan to be)?

The folks on here could give you better advice if you provided this info...

I am so happy I saw this as I just realized I am only getting 500 calories a day. .

First off Congratulations!!!! I am in the same boat. I figure it will be 50 to 60 lbs before anyone notices .. Oh well One Pound at a time.

1 hour ago, texasnewf said:

I scoured the forum for tips from people and came up with a revised list of things to try. I'll be adding to this and updating as time goes on but this is a lot to go on and gives me hope as I start my pureed diet phase this weekend. Enjoy !

1. Eggface Ricotta Bake (google it)

2. Green bean casserole (bariatric style) with canned chicken

3. tuna casserole (bariatric style) with green Beans instead of peas

4. Mexican beef with cheese or Beans with cheese (too carby for me--made me hungry too soon after eating)

5. Broccoli, spinach or cauliflower pureed with light cream cheese, lemon juice, s/p/g (steam the crap out of it first)

6. Smashed cauliflower with bacon and green onions (put in a food processor)

7. Any Soup or chili made bariatric style

8. Fish in foil pouches with lemon and spices/herbs.

9. zucchini sauteed with onion, tomatoes and herbs and pureed--can add any kind of lean meat.< /span>

10. yogurt/cottage cheese blends with berries.

11. Pureed black Beans with a bit of cheese

12. Yellow Split Pea Soup puree

13. Buffalo chicken Dip puree

14. Broccoli cheese Soup puree

15. Pureed Chicken salad

16. 4 Cheese mashed cauliflower

17. Hummus - Roasted Red Pepper by Sabra

18. Eggface Cottage Cheese Bake (sub out cottage cheese for ricotta + parmesan + ps mozza shreds + low carb marinara)

19. Cottage cheese flavored with taco seasoning

20. Progresso chicken enchilada soup with mashed cauliflower & ground chicken pureed

21. Scrambled egg with a little milk and topped with a teaspoon of salsa

22. Pureed Italian sausage with a little green and red pepper with Spagetti sauce

23. Applesause (unsweetened) with a sprinkle of cinnamon

24. Pureed Lentil soup with shredded cheese

25. Shiitake mushroom pizza with ground chicken and pizza sauce and cheese on top - all put in blender. Sounds weird but really good

https://www.cookinglight.com/recipes/loaded-cauliflower-soup
https://www.food.com/recipe/shellys-baked-ricotta-324036

WOW thank you so much. This is an amazing list!!! Also, this is just what I needed as this is the diet I was sent home on.

49 minutes ago, Mom_of_Chaos said:

He actually said that to one of the nurses he’s take the surgery 5 times over a kidney stone.

YES Kidney Stones are the WORST! So happy he is ok now. You both are doing amazing jobs. Thanks so much for tthe update. How long after surgery did you wait to get on the scales?

WOW, this is AMAZING! Thank you so much for sharing. I am only 3 days post-op. However, I am 2 pounds heavier than I was when I went to the hospital. I know this is a direct result of the surgery. Your story is helping me to stay focused. Way to go on the Amazing weight loss. What was your starting weight pre-surgery?