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Weight swings of up to 5 pounds either way can be caused by Water weight. Especially when you move from liquid diet to soft/puree/normal foods.

What stage are you on now? Are you getting your Protein and water in each day? Any walking yet?

I hope that's a misprint - you just had the sleeve at 131 pounds?

My doc said that anyone who ever wants to take NSAIDS after surgery should have the sleeve. In fact I got sent home from the hospital with a script for ibuprofen and was told to alternate that with tylenol. So I have a hard time believing all these docs that don't want anyone with a sleeve to take NSAIDS.

Sip and walk, sip and walk. Gas X supposedly helps too. I didn't have much gas pain from mine.

5 minutes ago, Kimberly3 said:

Careful with aspirin. I was not allowed any pain reliever other than Tylenol which stinks and never worked for headaches for me. Actually I'm only allowed Tylenol going forward post op too! A little worried because I get Migraines so I feel your pain. But I've had no headaches post op so far! Good luck you'll do great!

I keep hearing other sleeve people say that they are only allowed tylenol yet I went home from the surgery with a script for ibuprofen! Was told to alternate it with tylenol and take oxy as needed. Additionally we were told that if we wanted or needed to take NSAIDS for anything after surgery, have the sleeve. Not sure if my doc is progressive or behind haha

1 hour ago, James Marusek said:

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Thanks for the info! Re: the point quoted above, this is only partially true. BariatricPal auto-links some things to their shop. Hover over the link to see where it leads to be sure.

Example: Protein Shakes

2 minutes ago, Healthy_life2 said:

Fantastic 73 lbs down. Congrats

Start slow and build your fitness level up. Visit or call gyms in your area. Find out all the services your membership covers. Some charge extra for a trainer. My membership covers four training sessions a year. The trainers are always in the weight room. I can ask for help at anytime.

I started out researching bodybuilding.com and had help of lifters on this site. @BlueCrush @BigViffer @Albus @oldbriannomore @NurseMichael @PWMDMD (I'm not sure if they are still around.)

Bodybuilding.com Lifting data base. Shows how to use the equipment and form.

https://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/

Body building. com Lifting plans

https://www.bodybuilding.com/workout-plans/

Muscle and fitness workouts

https://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts

https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/418762-is-it-possible-to-build-muscle-after-the-sleeve-im-about-to-find-out/

Ask your gym about crossfit or HIIT classes

I can only dream about being as strong as Ashley Horner *laughing* I'm posting her video just for fun.

This is great info - thank you so much!

This is awesome and very similar to what I hope to have happen but I'd love to be under 250 at 7 months for a trip to Hawaii!!

2 minutes ago, SeattleLady said:

I have the sleeve.

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Sorry, I missed that in your first post.

I've been considering a personal trainer, just to get the basic exercises I need and to make sure I'm doing them correctly.

You'd say it's been worth it? I'm also VERY interested in sports fitness - where you do ropes and move tires and all that stuff as a workout. Seems more fun than lifting weights all the time.

3 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

LOL why did you want to hate tofu? LOL

Didn't want to like any part of being vegan haha.

You're not getting a sleeve right? It'll make the GERD worse.

As much as I wanted to hate it I think i really like tofu! Wife made some tofu nuggets that tasted nothing like chicken BUT they were nice and flavorful and soft when I needed soft food still.

I got some panko style pork rind breadcrumbs and I'd like to try my hand at air-frying another batch in those after soaking them in some chicken broth or something.

I'm looking to start weight lifting to build muscle and cut down on skin sagginess. No idea where to start though. I'd like to work the following muscle groups, likely 2-3x weekly?

Biceps, Triceps, Rhomboids, Abs, Pecs, Thighs and Calves.

I have small weights (think 1-2 pounds) and a bungee type system but I'd be willing to invest in joining a gym or some free weights, I just don't know what kind of plan to follow to do this right.

I currently walk 2+ miles about 3-4 times a week and do barre 2x a week.

For me it was helpful to have everything I needed. I got all my prescriptions before my surgery and I had a ton of different Protein Shakes and powders ready to go.

Approved on first letter but of course they denied the actual claim from the hospital.

2 minutes ago, catwoman7 said:

that's for the sleeve. They don't remove any of the stomach with the bypass - they just section it off with surgical staples.

You're right - didn't see the forum section or the first post. Sorry!

I've been told it all depends on the surgeon and how things look when they get in there. Anywhere from 60-85% could be removed.

Congrats on this! It's on my list of things to do once I get to my goal weights as well!

On 11/30/2019 at 1:49 PM, JanLPhun said:

@AJ Tylo Thanks for reply. Vitamix is out of my price range. I do have an old Cusinart food processor, but it's a pain to wash and large and rather heavy. I am thinking a small blender like Nutri Bullet will make the small portions I will need through the "puree" phase.

Any experience with the Ninja's?

Happy Thanksgiving + 1!

Jan

LOVE our ninja so much we have 2. One for the smaller cups for single Protein Shakes and a bigger one. Only problem is that the blades seem to dull quite quickly - we're usually replacing or sharpening the blade once a year.

Brandless also has a blender that supposedly compares with the vitamix for far less.

Great work! Turkey day seemed to coincide with starting real fat loss for me so I lost 6 pounds over the long weekend.

We were told that our tastes might change after surgery. So far the only issue I've had is tortilla chips tasting bad haha - prolly a good thing!

On 11/30/2019 at 11:03 PM, Azin said:

Ps: why are you avoiding sugar? Avoiding it can cuz ketosis and bad breath.. you are allowed to have sugar in small amounts.. also drop the candy stuff.. even sugar free ones aren't good for you now..

Why would we have or want sugar? Ketosis is great! I hope you're not suggesting recent bariatric patients eat sugar....

I personally chose the sleeve. It matched the excess weight I wanted to lose, seemed to be the less invasive surgery and according to my EDG I've never had GERD or issues with that. I also wasn't interested in dumping or anything so I wanted sleeve from the start.

Found this on FB and it's been pretty accurate for me. Lost over 20 pounds right after surgery very quickly then things were slow from week 2-5ish but since then it's been coming off at a pound or so a day.

ETA: this is from some Keto thing so ignore the starting weight part but it seems to fit for me and others after surgery.