jlb8080
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I am about 11 weeks post op, but I was allowed to introduce these in at 6 weeks. One of my fav go-to Snacks is cut up cucumber, tomatoes, and i'll had shrimp and imitation lobster.. soak it in lemon juice and pepper. I keep it in the fridge so I have it available. It's yummy and has the Protein
Krimsonbutterflies reacted to this -
@TheJuice202 that sounds smart. I'm only 10 weeks out so I have a long ways to go. I'm sure a lot of people need a number to keep pushing. The further along I go I feel like I may need to do the same thing to keep motivated! I've just always eaten pretty healthy.. so I know the weight will come off.
TheJuice202 reacted to this -
My surgeon didn't give me one either. I'm sure they always give a higher number to make sure they have success with your procedure. I personally don't feel like setting a number for myself is beneficial and if anything it would make the whole process even more agonizing with weighing myself and discouraged if the weight doesn't fall off fast enough. I prefer just taking it day by day and not putting a ton of pressure on myself.
TheJuice202 reacted to this -
Anyone else not have a goal weight? Sometimes I'll be like oh 150 would be nice, but honestly at this point I just want to be less than 180 like I was when I thought I was fat 😂 Little did I know how fat I was gonna get 🙄
TheJuice202 and GreenTealael reacted to this -
So my insurance didn't require any of the weigh-ins. I just had one appt with the surgeon, nutritionist and the psych evaluation all in the same day. They submitted it to my insurance and they approved it in a few days. I was scheduled for surgery 3 weeks later. It went so fast I didn't have time to wuss out 😂 It is strange how so many insurance companies have such different views on the subject. Especially when it eliminates so many medications by having the weight loss surgery. It's in their benefit I would think.
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I moved to purees week 2, soft foods week 3 and could add in other foods at week 4. By week 6 I was cleared to eat anything I wanted. It's weird how every doctor is different. I am 10 weeks out and eat all sorts of things. I haven't had steak or pork chops or anything that seems tough. I have had some lettuce, but not a full salad. It's all been fine. eggs are a go to for me. I even do boiled eggs for Breakfast. Or let me say ONE boiled egg LOL. If I can even get the whole thing down before I'm full 😂
Girlwithadream and FluffyChix reacted to this -
I was approved because my BMI was over 40. I didn't have to have any other issues, which I don't. I did have to have a psychological evaluation, but that was it for my insurance to approve me.
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Those of y’all who say you had a sip of soda and that’s a cheat, ate 5 Doritos, that’s a cheat.. come on. This site is making me crack up.
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I swallowed my medications day 1 in the hospital. As long as they were smaller than a pencil eraser. I don't think absorption is an issue. They gave me a pill splitter for anything larder. I've been taking them whole along with my Vitamins in pill form for over a month now. I am 9 weeks out.
Uomograsso reacted to this -
I am not limited caffeine. I am 9 weeks out and drink coffee here and there. Not a lot, but it's not against my surgeons plan..
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I have learned to stop at about 3/4 cup of food. A cup is too much at this point. And no, my doctor's office didn't have anything to say about weighing every day. My opinion is it's probably not the best idea. I take days off from weighing and feel a lot better than weighing and seeing the scale not move lol
lisafrommassachusetts reacted to this -
Yeah, same here. I stayed at the same weight maybe a few ounces different during the stall. I hope I’m finally past that! I think we see the first 15-20 come off so fast it’s like we expect that to continue lol. Weighing daily is def a struggle lol. I’ve taken days off from weighing and it seems that’s when I drop a pound or two lol
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I am 9 weeks post op and down 30lbs. Not the fastest weight loss but I’m happy with it. I haven’t gained any since starting, just a steady loss. I can pretty much eat anything.. haven’t tried much salad or of course steak. Had a super long 2-3 week stall and the pounds are coming off again. I think once you’re healed it starts coming back off?? Anyone else feel that?? I’m just going off what I’ve read on here and what I’m experiencing. I am feeling better as the weeks go on. More confident, which has been a struggle.
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I did! It took a few weeks to stop.
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I went through insurance with zero hoops. Just a meeting with the surgeon, dietician, and a psych eval. All done in one day, was approved less than a week later. So def worth looking into. My deductible was only $500.
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GO DAWGS!!! I'm in Montana but a HUGE UGA fan lol
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I guess I wasn't sure if there was a scientific reason for bariatric patients? Other than the normal Protein fills you up and keeps us from eating other "bad" things. I don't drink many Protein Shakes now days and haven't in a couple weeks. I'm only 8 weeks out.
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I had the sleeve done on 12/12 and I'm doing good. Finally down 30lbs. 20lbs came off within the first week then the other just gradually after days of stalling. Sometimes a week of stalls. I heard this is normal while you heal. I'm hoping it starts dropping more now. I feel I've broke the stall. fingers crossed lol
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So I’ve never been one to not eat healthy. I gained 80lbs because of health issues in just a couple years. I was super fit and a personal trainer before that. I had surgery in December 2019. I mainly eat Protein naturally. Is it important to eat more protein for a reason? I notice I can’t eat much more than the protein anyways?
FluffyChix reacted to this -
I went back after a week. I do have a desk job but I wasn’t tired or anything at the end of the day.
Too much water at once?
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I am almost 12 weeks out and although I know I can't chug Water, I will take several sips at a time, then several more. I think I did this too many times today because I think it made me nauseous? Anyone else drink too much water and have similar issues?