Vicki McNair

16 hours ago, Losingit2018 said:

It is when we hit the 100s or under 200 pounds.

Thanks Losingit2018!

I just had surgery on Dec. 23, 2019. Does anyone else have Multiple Sclerosis? I am in my 2nd week, and I haven't had any problems. I felt hungry from day 3 post-op until I was allowed to drink Protein Drinks in week-2.

I don't do any exercising yet, and won't except while sitting due to very poor balance.

On 12/2/2019 at 11:29 AM, FluffyChix said:

What a great birthday gift you gave yourself!!! You look FABulous!!! Congrats on your success and welcome to Onederland!!!

I am new so please explain what "Onederland" is? 6 months post-op?

On 12/8/2019 at 6:04 PM, BQT said:

What amount do you think you will strive for to be your “new normal” for the rest of your life?

I just had the sleeve done on Dec. 23, 2019, so I am in week-2. I'm going to track my calories later like "Fluffychix".

On 12/17/2019 at 1:29 PM, clairegabr said:

Hey everyone. My name is Claire and I'm 29, I recently had my lap-band removed and converted to the gastric sleeve. I had my surgery on 12/4/2019 so I'm almost 2 full weeks out. I've experienced a number of emotions since the surgery but most prevalent at the moment is depression. I feel so sad and so overwhelmed with how much weight I have to lose. After the lap-band I lost over 100lbs, my lowest weight was 154. I managed to gain over 200lbs within the last 5 years, where my alcoholism and addiction became increasingly problematic until I got sober 2 years ago.

I'm impatient and I want the weight to "fall off" like everyone told me it would. All of the comments from friends and family like "you're going to lose weight so fast, you'll look so great" were nice before the surgery, but now I find myself feeling pressure and unsatisfied with my progress in 2 weeks. I've lost 22lbs since surgery. I'll have my 2 week post-op appointment tomorrow.

I'm following my post-op diet and have been drinking plenty of Water, Protein Shakes, some yogurt, and some thinned Soups. I eat less than 400 calories a day.

Logically, I know that 22lbs in 2 weeks is great but I still feel so depressed and discouraged. I'm not sure what's going on with me. I know I have to make lifestyle changes to lose weight and keep it off, I've done it before and I know I can do it again but for whatever reason my brain is telling me that I'm going to fail this time. It's scary. Just looking for some support or advice from others.

Thanks,

Claire

Claire, are you born-again? I.e. Have you accepted Jesus as your Savior? You could rely on Him to help you!

On 12/20/2019 at 6:45 AM, AJ Tylo said:

Good one!

On 12/23/2019 at 5:34 PM, RedDackel said:

I had surgery on the 18th. Every time I eat, I have shudders or waves of pain. Everyone else seems to be pain free by this point and not suffering when they eat.

Thoughts? I really hope I don't have complications.

Red

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I would definitely have it checked out!

Just now, Vicki McNair said:

CHI Franciscan Weight Loss Center has no Pre-op liquid diet. Week 1-clear liquids, Week 2-add Protein Drinks and Vitamins, Week 3-pureed food, Week 4-soft food (chewed-up really well, of course), Week 5-I guess, we'll see!

I ate Campbell's chicken noodle Soup noodles on my 8th day post-op, and it was fine for me.

I will have to be very careful with stuff like Peanut Butter & cheese. My body doesn't like too much salt, and they do have too much fat!

On 12/24/2019 at 11:24 AM, Tomkat said:

So I moved on to part 2 of the diet, but it’s just adding Peanut Butter, cheese, and eggs. I have no purée stage? Next I go on to add chicken fish and tuna. No fruits or veggies til after 8 weeks I guess. I’m 2.5 weeks in. Starting Protein now. This normal?

CHI Franciscan Weight Loss Center has no Pre-op liquid diet. Week 1-clear liquids, Week 2-add Protein Drinks and Vitamins, Week 3-pureed food, Week 4-soft food (chewed-up really well, of course), Week 5-I guess, we'll see!

I ate Campbell's chicken noodle Soup noodles on my 8th day post-op, and it was fine for me.

On 11/8/2019 at 6:51 PM, Fitnessrn16 said:

I’m 12/20! Merry Christmas to me lol

I had my surgery on 12/23.

I was hungry starting 3 days after surgery, but now I'm in week 2 and adding 2 Protein Drinks. It seems to be curbing my appetite.