JediMom

I’m meeting a fellow poster @JediMomfor lunch today. We had the same surgeon and surgery about a year apart. Super excited to meet her & to have tacos!
Very casual place so I’m wearing my usual, do I get points for consistency?

((hugs)) How much have you lost total since surgery, how tall are you and what is your goal/build like? Hang in there. Work the plan. Try not to compare it's the thief of joy. ((hugs))
Here's my last year's average loss. (I'm also here to support you guys!)

So everyone hears about the folks that are lucky enough to lose quickly and we see them lose 100lbs in 5 months but for many of us we lose slowly and feel like CRAP about it. This should be a place for us to talk about our frustrations and get advice or encouragement. Maybe you have found a way to speed up your weight loss through trial and error and that might help someone too. I know I work my ass off and I still lose slowly... and then every once in a blue moon ill lose quickly (for me anyway) but I can eat consistently in the mid 600's, Protein around 90, Water over 80oz and i workout hard at least an hour 6 days a week and i can lose - NOTHING. ZILCH. NADA and its upsetting as heck and makes me feel like complete failure. Before surgery when i did IF/ OMAD I lost a bunch of weight, way faster than I am now, barely exercised so I definitely have moments where i am like- Why did I even do this? Anyway, we all need to sound off at times or get encouragement or great advice and this is a safe place for you to do that and to know you are NOT alone.

You can still continue your Protein Water and shakes when you start eating real food. You won’t be able to tolerate a lot of food at one time and will probably still need to rely on the shakes. I had to do an extra shake yesterday to hit my protein.

Hi everyone I was just approved for VSG. I’m waiting on a call back from my surgeon with the official surgery date. I am looking to have it done the second weeks of December. I am so nervous and scared and excited!!! I also keep second guessing myself and thinking if I’ll chicken out and just not do it. I really really really want this done because at this point there is nothing I have not tried to loose the weight. I am scared of failing I guess. I’ve lost almost 20lbs since I began my appts to get this done. I am on a daily injection to suppress my appetite which was a big contributor.

If you are a fellow December surgery let’s lean on each other throughout our recovery!

Hey @eporter!! I've been doing really good. I feel great, incisions are nicely healing. I started purees this week. That sucks that you still have to be on liquids. I thought I was going to die bc I just couldn't handle anymore liquids. I'm struggling to get in my 64oz of liquids. With the Protein Shakes I can hit my 60g. I do 4oz of french vanilla Premier Protein, 2 oz of fairlife skim milk, 1/2 scoop Peanut Butter powder and 1/2 scoop of unflavored Protein and blend with ice. It tastes good and finally something not sweet! And that is 30g of protein right there in 6oz. The PB helps cut the sweetness which I'm so thankful for.
I have the optisource chewables and I don't like them either. I try and space out the 4 tabs threw out the day and take like 3-4 bites of the tab to finish it. That has helped because the first time i put the whole thing in my mouth to chew and that was so gross!
I go back to work on Monday. I hope that will help me get back in a routine because at home I'm not doing much at all. We went to the zoo and the mall so got in lots of steps there and did good. When I bend over to pick up stuff is still uncomfortable. Have a Happy New Year everyone!!!

Hey @eporter!! I've been doing really good. I feel great, incisions are nicely healing. I started purees this week. That sucks that you still have to be on liquids. I thought I was going to die bc I just couldn't handle anymore liquids. I'm struggling to get in my 64oz of liquids. With the Protein Shakes I can hit my 60g. I do 4oz of french vanilla Premier Protein, 2 oz of fairlife skim milk, 1/2 scoop Peanut Butter powder and 1/2 scoop of unflavored Protein and blend with ice. It tastes good and finally something not sweet! And that is 30g of protein right there in 6oz. The PB helps cut the sweetness which I'm so thankful for.
I have the optisource chewables and I don't like them either. I try and space out the 4 tabs threw out the day and take like 3-4 bites of the tab to finish it. That has helped because the first time i put the whole thing in my mouth to chew and that was so gross!
I go back to work on Monday. I hope that will help me get back in a routine because at home I'm not doing much at all. We went to the zoo and the mall so got in lots of steps there and did good. When I bend over to pick up stuff is still uncomfortable. Have a Happy New Year everyone!!!

Wow you are doing great! I'm 11 days out and can't hit 64oz of fluids. I hit it only 2x. Otherwise I'm about 48-50oz. As far as protein, I can only get in about 20g and that's 1 Protein Drink which takes me a couple hours to finish. I have only been doing Water, or cucumber/lemon infused water. I talked to the office today as a phone check in and she said to just keep trying on focusing on water first before protein. You are rocking it though!

I think it varies per person. I was told to do 2-3oz per meal but I can't even get down 1oz sometimes. I'm 11 days post op. As long as you are not having any pain or discomfort I wouldn't worry.

Yes we did everything yesterday too and it was such a struggle not eating anything. I had about 1oz of very soft meat basically puréed with salsa to help moisten it and got very full. I ate that twice and was full. I have so many leftovers today it’s ridiculous. So much was food was already taken. Hoping my husband and kids eat through the food quickly.

Yes we did everything yesterday too and it was such a struggle not eating anything. I had about 1oz of very soft meat basically puréed with salsa to help moisten it and got very full. I ate that twice and was full. I have so many leftovers today it’s ridiculous. So much was food was already taken. Hoping my husband and kids eat through the food quickly.

I'm 5 days post op and am so over everything liquid. I had a 2 week preop liquid diet. I'm on full liquids until 2 weeks post op. I just need something/anything textured and more flavor! I can't wait until the pureed stage!!!! I want tuna, chicken or egg salad and some super soft veggies with seasoning.
I would love any suggestions!!

I'm 5 days post op and am so over everything liquid. I had a 2 week preop liquid diet. I'm on full liquids until 2 weeks post op. I just need something/anything textured and more flavor! I can't wait until the pureed stage!!!! I want tuna, chicken or egg salad and some super soft veggies with seasoning.
I would love any suggestions!!

I’m over my liquid diet too! I did 2 weeks liquid preop and have 2 weeks liquids post op. I’m on full liquids so I’ve introduced yogurt which helped and then I did Decaf coffee mixed with a little Premier Protein and a small but of Sugar Free Chocolate pudding. I’m going to try a premier Protein with PB powder scoop into it. I’ve barely begun to hit my 64oz daily and today so far have had about 15g of protein. I just want to chew! It’s cold where I live so popsicles or the such are a no go. I’ve also noticed I’m constantly freezing since surgery. I’ve never been this way before surgery.

I'm glad you are doing much better after surgery. I have had 2 previous laparoscopic surgeries and this one by far has been a much easier recovery pain wise and moving around and feeling good. I take 2 Tylenols in the morning and at bedtime as of yesterday. The stronger pain meds I do not need. I'm able to go up and down my stairs pretty well but slowly. I don't return to work until January 6th as well. Although I'll probably be well enough to return the week prior I am taking the extra week to make sure I fully heal and recover.

That is a great loss! That is 20lbs!!! Don't be disappointed at all in yourself. You are doing AMAZING!

I haven't had a bowel movement and will be doing Miralax tomorrow. My husband has to go into work and my daughter has ballet so I'll have to take her. She's 5 and is able to get in and out of her carseat by herself. I was told no lifting more than 20lbs for 6 weeks. I'm sure I'll be exhausted after her ballet class it's 1.5hrs long. I want to go out shopping once my husband gets home.

Fluids yesterday were not good for me and I felt it in the morning. Today I'm doing much better with my liquids. Hubby bought me some sugar free blueberry yogurt. I had 4 oz total today and mixed in some unflavored Protein Powder. I also had about 4oz of Decaf coffee mixed with a little french vanilla Premier Protein and a 1/2 tsp of sugar free pudding. That tasted so yummy and not sweet at all to me. Later tonight I plan on some cream of mushroom and will try and mix some of the Protein powder into it. I have this horrible gas bubble in the middle of my chest that won't go away. I've gone up and down my stairs a few times and walked in the house. I just took some gas-x to see if I can get rid of it. I'm belching and passing gas so at least some of it is coming out.

How was today for everyone else?

I'm 5 days post op and am so over everything liquid. I had a 2 week preop liquid diet. I'm on full liquids until 2 weeks post op. I just need something/anything textured and more flavor! I can't wait until the pureed stage!!!! I want tuna, chicken or egg salad and some super soft veggies with seasoning.
I would love any suggestions!!

I was achey afterwards as well. Had VSG on 12/16. I'm truly happy I found this site because there is so much info available pre and post op.

I'm 5 days post op and am so over everything liquid. I had a 2 week preop liquid diet. I'm on full liquids until 2 weeks post op. I just need something/anything textured and more flavor! I can't wait until the pureed stage!!!! I want tuna, chicken or egg salad and some super soft veggies with seasoning.
I would love any suggestions!!

I haven't had a bowel movement and will be doing Miralax tomorrow. My husband has to go into work and my daughter has ballet so I'll have to take her. She's 5 and is able to get in and out of her carseat by herself. I was told no lifting more than 20lbs for 6 weeks. I'm sure I'll be exhausted after her ballet class it's 1.5hrs long. I want to go out shopping once my husband gets home.

Fluids yesterday were not good for me and I felt it in the morning. Today I'm doing much better with my liquids. Hubby bought me some sugar free blueberry yogurt. I had 4 oz total today and mixed in some unflavored Protein Powder. I also had about 4oz of Decaf coffee mixed with a little french vanilla Premier Protein and a 1/2 tsp of sugar free pudding. That tasted so yummy and not sweet at all to me. Later tonight I plan on some cream of mushroom and will try and mix some of the Protein powder into it. I have this horrible gas bubble in the middle of my chest that won't go away. I've gone up and down my stairs a few times and walked in the house. I just took some gas-x to see if I can get rid of it. I'm belching and passing gas so at least some of it is coming out.

How was today for everyone else?

I did it!! Sleeve is done! Pain and nausea are under control. Been on the floor 3 hours and have been up to the bathroom twice and done 5 laps around the unit, which seemed to surprise the surgical resident doing her night shift rounds. It’s been an interesting day to say the least. I am super grateful for my wonderful husband for being so supportive and helpful in my decision to have a healthier life. Now time to rest a while!!! Thank you everyone for your positive thoughts and prayers!!!

I can take small sips of broth but not getting a lot of that in. Gatorade Zero is too sweet for me and so is Crystal light. I'm going to try some Jello today and some fat free cream Soup that is strained. I'm able to drink a little more Water today than previously. The chewable vitamins I started yesterday and they are so horrible! Very chalky and I can only rinse it with a small bit of water. I'm thinking of trying Decaf coffee with some Premier Protein in it. The surgeon told me to just try and focus getting in my liquids and slowly increase it to 64oz.

I noticed after surgery i was really bloated and was actually up 6 lbs. Today most of it has gone away and I lost the 6 lbs so I'm at my starting weight that I was morning of surgery. I was able to sleep on my side with my body pillow tucked in front of me for support. How have you been feeling?

That's great that you are feeling that good! Today was a better day for me too. The monotony of Water is getting to me. I tried diluting Gatorade Zero and crystal light and just NOPE, way to sweet. I had some strained cream of mushroom diluted with water and that was good. I need some more variety. I'm looking for a good recipe to do Decaf. I'm okay with sugar free Jello too.

I can take small sips of broth but not getting a lot of that in. Gatorade Zero is too sweet for me and so is Crystal light. I'm going to try some Jello today and some fat free cream Soup that is strained. I'm able to drink a little more Water today than previously. The chewable vitamins I started yesterday and they are so horrible! Very chalky and I can only rinse it with a small bit of water. I'm thinking of trying Decaf coffee with some Premier Protein in it. The surgeon told me to just try and focus getting in my liquids and slowly increase it to 64oz.

I noticed after surgery i was really bloated and was actually up 6 lbs. Today most of it has gone away and I lost the 6 lbs so I'm at my starting weight that I was morning of surgery. I was able to sleep on my side with my body pillow tucked in front of me for support. How have you been feeling?