Reputation from Sammi_Katt - Page 2

Sammi_Katt got a reaction from GreenTealael in Strange smell and taste December 20, 2020

Things taste really different to me. I had surgery almost a year ago, and I cannot STAND the smell of tuna anymore. Yogurt makes me gag. I used to love those things before.
Changes in sense of smell and taste are apparently pretty common, according to my surgeon. I do, however, enjoy the way some healthier foods taste and smell now. It just takes some getting used to to figure out what you can handle now. ❤️

Sammi_Katt got a reaction from Arabesque in Had gastric bypass on Oct 28. Got ulcers. I'm not even eating but I have gained 2 pounds. Haven't lost a pound in 2 weeks. REALLY FRUSTRATED. 🤬 December 20, 2020

When I had my surgery, I lost weight for the first week, then I got sick. I didn't eat anything except for applesauce and a cracker or two for almost four weeks, and was vomiting uncontrollably (my gallbladder was dying, but the doctors took forever to figure it out). In that time, I didn't lose a single pound, but as soon as my gallbladder was out and I was eating like I was supposed to, I did. When you don't eat, your body is starving and hanging on to everything it can so it won't die.
I understand that it's frustrating, but you have to try to eat something. If you have ulcers, your doctor needs to help by getting you a ppi or something to help your stomach out. But you *have* to eat to lose weight. I hope you feel better soon. Just hang in there.

Sammi_Katt got a reaction from GradyCat in One-derland! November 22, 2020

I hit 100lbs lost for my birthday back in September, and NOW, just in time for Thanksgiving, I've FINALLY reached onederland!!!!! I had to run out of my bathroom and cry into a pillow so I didn't wake my husband with my excitement lol. I still have a ways to go, but I haven't weighed this since I was a preteen, and... just... AHH!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I celebrated with air fryer shrimp and turkey bacon for Breakfast lol.

Sammi_Katt got a reaction from Charming23 in Mining (Yes, for real) December 9, 2020

So, part of the thing I love the best about having lost so much weight and having so much energy is what all I can physically do.
Back in September (since I live in Nevada), I went opal mining, and yesterday, I went to Tonopah to go do turquoise mining. We dug, broke rocks, and did basically hard labor for 5 and a half hours. Over that time, my garmin recorded me having burned over 1000 calories, and despite my soreness today, I had a blast.
Does anyone else do mining stuff? Does anyone know of any good places? I went opal mining in Virgin Valley in Nevada, and turquoise in Tonopah, Nevada.

Sammi_Katt reacted to TheMoxieMama in WHEN did you start REALLY WORKING OUT? December 8, 2020

Thank you! I appreciate the good ideas.

Sammi_Katt got a reaction from TheMoxieMama in WHEN did you start REALLY WORKING OUT? December 8, 2020

I was cleared eight weeks out, but I didn't feel comfortable starting up doing anything beyond walking until about four months. It's honestly up to your body. If you've been cleared and you think you can, start slow and see what you can do. I went from walking every day to walking 3.5 miles every day and doing cardio/strength workouts five times a week. You'll get there.
I have video games that I use (ringfit on the switch, Beat Saber on PSVR, and Just Dance) that help me out. We also purchased a stationary bike to watch tv on, and we have a treadmill here. If I feel like strength training, I have a jug full of sand that I use in lieu of a kettlebell, and I also use body weight exercises (Wall push ups, planks, the dreaded burpee, etc.). It's actually really easy to work from home, it's just getting started. ❤️

Sammi_Katt got a reaction from GradyCat in Does Your Tummy Rumble a Lot? November 25, 2020

I have named my sleeve Claire and she speaks to me a lot. We have full blown conversations about food sometimes lol

Sammi_Katt reacted to Deb9386 in One-derland! November 23, 2020

Wow! Congrats - that's amazing!

Sammi_Katt reacted to California Guy in One-derland! November 23, 2020

That's a great milestone. Congratulations!

Sammi_Katt reacted to BigSue in One-derland! November 23, 2020

Congrats -- that's awesome!