eporter

I'm 4 weeks out today and have been at 23lbs down for the last week or so, really fluctuating with a pound less. I hate how this messes with my head lol like you feel like it's not enough but realistically it's more than I would've done on my own lol I keep trying to tell myself this.
I do need to work on getting more Water in, I've gotten a lot better at getting my Protein in but I don't think I'm getting enough calories either.
I want to start working out. I bought some weights and have an elliptical..just gotta use it lol

edit to add: What are you guys eating at the stages you're in? How may calories? I'm on my 2nd week of purees; I've had scrambled eggs, tuna, refried Beans and homemade guacamole so far. I don't have an actual schedule to follow on how I eat though. I "feel" hungry often but get full so fast. I see my dietician for the 1st time post op on February 11th.

Had VSG on 12/9. 30 day out today and down 23 lbs. doesn’t sound so bad when I type it, but it feels like it’s coming off so slow! But feeling better and down a size.

Yesterday was my 1st day back to work, felt pretty good to get back to normal. Except my family ended up with the flu Sunday/Monday, except me...spent 3.5 hours in urgent care Monday evening and didn't get home till almost 9pm. Other than that excitement, my first day back was pretty chill.

Yesterday was my 1st day back to work, felt pretty good to get back to normal. Except my family ended up with the flu Sunday/Monday, except me...spent 3.5 hours in urgent care Monday evening and didn't get home till almost 9pm. Other than that excitement, my first day back was pretty chill.

I’m glad you’ve found something you like!! I bought the Isopure unflavored Protein Powder and so far I’ve only mixed it with my Water and a crystal light packet, can barely taste it! Next week when I start purées I will try mixing it into my food. I also got the fairlife chocolate Protein Shakes and I actually like them, tastes like chocolate milk. Other than that I’m good! I think I had hit a little stall because I wasn’t eating much but now that I’ve started on a Protein powder and shake that I like, I’ve started losing again

I am with above you hare Head Hungry! You are not hungry your body is confused and playing a game

We’re at seaworld today. This morning when we got off the plane, we went to a convenience store called wawa that I know has the fair life power core shakes. I got one of those and some beef Jerky for mid morning. I had a serving of that to hold me over and now it’s time for lunch. I found a restaurant that has a grilled chicken salad. Perfect!

I graduated to soft foods today, and celebrated with a thin slice of ahi tuna (1 ounce). I managed to eat 3/4 of it, and was full! It tasted so good though, and I'm loving the satiated feeling I've had every since eating it!!
Tomorrow - egg whites!!! Woo Hoo!!!

Are you getting your Protein in? I just had a little stall and I started eating (drinking) more protein and started losing again. I think that could be head hunger you have or the protein could also help with that.

Hope you’re feeling better! Gatorade zero really healed me with dehydration. I not liking any of the Protein drinks, just gonna get plain Protein Powder to add to my drinks and foods

Congratulations!! I'm 12/16 and so ready to get it done and start healing! hopefully the pain subsides soon!

I wish I could actually enjoy the Protein Shakes, they’re so sweet to me. I bought premier and then a six star Protein Powder. Think I’ll go ahead and buy some unflavored powder to add to foods.

I’ve been craving a salad too!! Can’t wait until I can have one. See I have 1 more week of full liquids before I start purées. It’s crazy how every dr has different plans to follow post op!

You’re doing great!! Wish I could get 100oz of Water in lol but I’ve gotten a lot better this week. Great job on the Protein too!

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!!!

Hello All!
Wishing you all the Happiest New Year! 2020 is going to be the year for ALL of us! How exciting is that! I can't help but daydream about it, and think where I will be in April, August, October, etc! I'm just so excited to shed these extra layers until the tiny person that lives inside of me can finally come out!
I dream of taking hikes with my family, running around with my kids in the park, and going on vacations and actually being IN the photos!! Woo Hoo!!
Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S. I finally pooped! LOL!!

I had the Loop Duodenal Switch (aka SADI-S or SIPS) on 12/26. I've been very fortunate - I've basically had no pain since the procedure other than the mild left should pain from the abdominal carbon dioxide used during the surgery. I've been on pureed food for three days now, so far so good with that. Drinking about 100 oz of Water per day and around 75 grams of Protein. Incision sites look good, I go back in a week to see my surgeon and have the stitches removed.

Finally ordered some Isopure unflavored Protein powder, it’ll be here tomorrow. Hope it truly has no taste because I just can’t with the Protein Shakes I’ve had thus far. Basically living off of those oikos triple zero Greek yogurts for my protein lol.

I also got an order of the vitamin patches in the mail today, hopefully they work/I like them. My chewable Vitamin is DISGUSTING lol

Lol well fingers crossed 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

@ChubRub I went 2 days post op, I would have died if I haven’t gone by now lol. I took Miralax though the first day home, haven’t needed it since the first few days though!

@eporter, yes it has been quiet! Today I pureed some collard greens and garlic butter rotisserie chicken dark meat and I was so in heaven!!!!!! 3 Tbsps but I am so satisfied and wanted to give you something to look forward to! Have a wonderful Sunday!

Was sleeved 12/16, feeling pretty good. Over the full liquid diet for sure though lol. No pain. I have 1 incision that still aches and is draining but dr said it’s not infected so I’ve been watching it closely 😬

Lol congrats! My hubs had been doing intermittent fasting and lost 30lbs and I could definitely tell. We don’t realize how the fat from the pelvis blocks some of that length too lol

Was sleeved 12/16, feeling pretty good. Over the full liquid diet for sure though lol. No pain. I have 1 incision that still aches and is draining but dr said it’s not infected so I’ve been watching it closely 😬

I use my planner as it has slots for Water intake. Also if you download the Baritastic Social app, it has a simple water tracker

Not sure about food but, I used Vitamin e oil after my sleeve with good results. This is what I plan to do since my recent revision once incisions are healed enough as well.
The oil is pricey. I just get the bit e Vitamins and cut one end of the gel capsule to apply. Much less expensive this way.