Chiptress

Hi August pals! So glad I check in and read about stalls! Oy vey! For weeks I’m stalled. I have lost 30 lbs since surgery but scale hasn’t moved in weeks! NSV 32” lost overall & I’m wearing some of my smaller clothes. My closest goes from size 5 to 2x.... no kidding! Ha! Sleeved 8/19/19 235 59 years 5’3. Hope everyone is adjusting well to the new way of life ❤️

Hi! Joan from Long Island, NY. Had sleeve 8/19... 30 lbs down .... 32” inches. Glad you ladies mentioned stalls because I AM!! It’s sooo frustrating when I feel as though I’m doing everything “right”. NSV fitting into clothes I haven’t worn in a few years & feeling healthier over all. Started: 8/19/19 235 5’3 59 yrs young

Before & after on my 1st day of REGULAR FOOD!!!!! Omg!!!!! So happy to actually chew something! A few oz of baked cod, sautéed squash & cauliflower rice! All delicious! Of course I concentrated on the protein! Thank you God I’m finally at this stage!!! Woot!

Thank you so much for caring enough to weigh in. I definitely won’t do the sushi thing again. In my house there’s always a variety of restaurant food & I simply lost it & dove in. Since then I’m pretty much back on protein drinks & not wanting to put much in my stomach. This is a process

I hear you! It’s frustrating I’m eating, drinking 350 & 500 calories & I’m in a stall 3 weeks out. I did take my measurements & I’m down inches. Take some measurements & you might be surprised. I can see in my clothes I’m down more than the 20lbs thT The scale shows

Ok... slightly depressed. I’m aware the hormones are at work. Just needed to remind myself. Snapping at family when I didn’t need to be. I’m not getting out much but I should probably push myself a bit. Today my stomach has been uneasy because I ate something last night I shouldn’t have. 19 days out I’m paying for it. I piece of a sushi roll!! Omg.. tasted like the best of anything I have ever tasted but I learned a lesson. Now is not the time. Have you felt down after surgery & what do you do to switch it around?

My surgery was 8/19/19 & at this point I also can drink water & all clear liquids normally with no issues. Here’s the ricotta bake I made. . https://www.food.com/recipe/shellys-baked-ricotta-324036 I did use lighter cheeses. I served it to everyone at home over pasta with sauce & mine was puréed. Everyone really enjoyed it! I’m loving tuna salad puréed & chili with cheese! Enjoy your puréed stage.

We’re surgery twins! Sorry about your BP! I developed high BP this past January & that was just 1 reason for the surgery. A nurse taught me to have the person taking your BP to wait a few minutes before taking it. Have them do paperwork or whatever else has to be done and then.... take the BP! Congrats on your weight loss! Wow! That’s awesome. Since surgery I’m down 20 lbs & I’m excited with that. And like you.... I feel pretty darn good!! I’m not allowed to exercise yet until I hopefully get cleared in 2 weeks

I too use my timer too! I find it’s a great tool

Hi there! Had sleeve 8/19/19 & I’m getting all protein & fluids in. I drink my protein shakes for meals. And all day long I sip on ice cold Gatorade 0 with a packet of protein powder in it. I also do premier flavored water. For Snacks I have different broths & strained soups!

Congrats! Glad you’re doing well. I had sleeve 8/19/19 & every day gets better & better!!!

Happy day today! Omg!! I’m 12 days out (8/19/19 ) & today I actually feel better than I have in I don’t know how long!! I have energy & a positive outlook. 14 lbs down so that’s another plus. I’m realizing just how depressed I’ve been for awhile now. Because of Being overweight & physically uncomfortable I slowly started dropping out of life. I am looking forward to jumping back in with both feet when I’m able! I stated cooking today for the puréed stage. I’m going to make the ricotta bake (then of course purée it). Tuna salad, chili, scrambled eggs with low-fat cheese, . Etc etc. Hope all my August pals & everyone else is doing well & enjoying the holiday weekend !! Joan

Congrats to everyone doing so well with weight loss & becoming healthy! That’s so amazing & I can’t wait to be healthy again. You know what I don’t get? Why anyone feels that they need to offer their option unless it’s asked for. I think other people have entirely too much to say & they should mind their own business

I just found out that fluids don’t have restriction . They go straight through. If you picture a funnel... fluid goes straight through & food doesn’t. That helped me because I’ve been able to take in a lot of fluid & I was afraid I was going to stretch my tool. Won’t happen!!

My surgeon warned me that I could feel a little depressed after surgery . Well... I’m not feeling necessarily depressed but so frustrated with everyone around me. My patience is at an all time low. I rarely fight with those at home. Typically glass 1/2 full type of girl. My grandchildren moved out 1 year ago so it’s just the 4 adults left here at home. I’m the one who has for the last 10 years been the “mommy” to all of us. I run the day to day “operations “, do all the cooking shopping etc. I’m the matriarch of my family . In general I do feel frustrated with the others on a regular but yesterday I kind of blew up... 1st yelling at them.... then crying. Holy moley !!! THATS NOT TYPICAL. Honestly I was a little justified because I wasn’t getting some of the help I needed but my delivery was definitely out of character! So yes.... we can have have some emotional upheavals . The temporary hormone changes are real!! On a positive.... today I’m one week out from sleeve & down 9 lbs. I’m getting better every day at taking all my meds. For a few days that was rough. I’m getting in my protein & my fluids. Thank you all for listening!!! 👍👍👍

Ha!! Forgot about the “hangy “ part of this. Since I’m home watching more tv than normal I can not even believe all the food ads! I was craving a pork sausage for 2 days. Now I want a meatball with cheese on it! CANT WAIT TO BE DONE WITH LIQUIDS & on to puréed foods! Please oh please!!!! 😂🤣😂

Congrats on your success! You must look & feel amazing. I get you’re wanting to hold on to what you’ve accomplished. I’m sure I’ll be protective of my weight once I get there. You made the choice to do this surgery so you’d be healthy . Health includes mind, body & soul. I started therapy as soon as I made the decision to embark on this journey because I wanted to be the best version of myself. I’m sure you want to be the best version of yourself or you wouldn’t have written this post. If I were you I’d start therapy. I kind of really like it. I get to talk about myself for 45 minutes to someone who actually hears me. What’s so bad about that? Ha!!! Best of luck. Make the decision to be your own best friend ❤️

Omg!!!! That’s amazing!!! Congrats!!!!! Woot woot woot!!!

Fabulous! Congrats!!

After much research I had my heart set on RNY. When I sat down with the team PA 10 days before surgery he mentioned that because I had a previous c-section they might have to sleeve because of scar tissue. Has this happened to anyone else? Other than that.,, I’m feeling pretty darn good. A little cranky because I had nothing but an IV for 36 hours. Did anyone else go in for RNY & come out with Sleeve?

Hi everyone!!! RNY scheduled for 8/19/19. I was rescheduled from 8/12/19 due to insurance wanting more info. I’m actually relieved because this extra week is giving me more time to prepare mentally & physically. I was a little freaked out last week but I’m settling in as I check more things off the list . Who else is scheduled for 8/19/19 & How are you doing? 5’2 58 yrs 235 lbs BMI 43

My long term goal is exactly what you said tasty & satisfying but very healthy. Man... dumb head hunger!! How far out are you FluffyChix?

Ha!!! I wouldn’t even be able to eat a sausage & you wouldn’t be able to eat the pulled pork! It’s just the thought of real food that’s hot , full of flavor & comforting . Truth is.... I’m in for the long haul I will eat like the smallest amoeba so that I can have my life back. 😁 I want a Wonderful healthy life where I can be active & might as well throw in some great outfits & look cute in the process!!!!! (Still want a sausage 🤪)

On my paranoia list this morning 5 days out from sleeve is am I taking in too much to fast? For my shake I’m finding I take a mouthful that’s actually 2 gulps. I do this every few minutes. My fear is stretching my small stomach. That’s only with the shake... water & protein water I sip. In my life I’m always the fast one doing things quickly, moving quickly, getting things done quickly then on to the next. I’m not the type to relax much. While watching tv I’m always doing a few things at the same time. As long as I know that there won’t be any long term ill effects from my drinking I can relax hopefully. I do have a little burping & a little heartburn going on but I was just made aware of a hiatal hernia that was repaired during surgery. Someone here (forget who) said they asked their surgeon if they could do long term damage by drinking a little faster & was told no. I want to do things correctly because I want to maximize my chances of the highest weight loss possible. On another note... head hunger is real. I want a big fat juicy pork sausage! Hahaha!!!!

Hi there & welcome! Yes..... me too 8/19/19 1st day of the rest of our lives!!! We can compare notes!! How are you doing so far? Tired of liquids yet? Head hunger is real. I’m definitely not hungry but I’ve been dreaming of eating every food on every commercial . Feeling pretty good overall ... JOAN