Glowup Jess

On 12/1/2020 at 12:04 AM, ChiNaDoll2285 said:

What was your weight when u began & day of surgery? Just curious. Did the Dr's ask u to lose weight b4 ur Sx date? I'm asking because I want asked to do that, just to said eat Protein, Protein & more protein & take Vit D3. I'm 226 lbs. Can't wait to get back dwn to 150 (haven't seem that # since H.S ) 160lbs would b nice. Bikini would b nice too. Hv never been in 1 so I bought 1 in a size LARGE as an initiative, 3yrs ago. CANT WAIT TO C IF I CAN GET INTO IT. I'M wearing it to Tahiti & Turks & Co?? Yup .... BABY GAP! here I come

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Hey ! Happy holidays !! My weight when I started was 256, surgery date 242. The doctor did not tell me to lose weight. He just said don’t gain .

good luck !

I’m coming up on solid foods in a couple days and I can’t believe it ! I’m glowing, I really did it.

it’s about to be 6 weeks next week.

I haven’t seen this number on the scale in years. I’m so happy I went through with this it’s worth it

18 hours ago, Lilfootie said:

I put my scale away until my next appt (Nov 17). Anyone else? I know I’m doing everything I am supposed to do and the weight will come off. I started getting frustrated, weighing multiple times a day and I got sick of it, lol! Last time I looked on 10/30 I was 203lbs (down 40 lbs from starting weight and 10 from surgery on 10/19).

same! i put my scale away a couple days ago and plan to just do weekly weigh ins on tuesdays (that was the day I had my surgery)

i hear around the 3 week mark (where I am) there is a weight loss stall phenomena called the "dreaded 3 week stall" it doesn't happen to everyone. I decided I didn't want to step on the scale daily and get frustrated

anyone not get their cycle after surgery? i'm two days late and haven't started it yet. I usually get my period like clockwork. No chance of pregnancy

Hey everyone today is the last day of October I hope everyone is doing well! I had my sleeve done 10/13 . My beginning weight was 251, surgery weight 242, and current weight is 226

i move to soft foods in 2 days! Can’t wait to have ricotta bake, shredded chicken, and tuna salad

I also had a fuckboyectomy. I lost an additional 230 lbs of dead weight who wasn’t supportive *kanye shrug*

i had my surgery 10/13. my gas pain is gone now thank God. i'm on puree foods and my favorite thing to eat is refried Beans. Next monday I move to the next phase where I can have moist meats, cheese, Tomato sauce and well cooked veggies.the ounces i can eat vary depending on the texture. for example.. i can drink a Protein Shake easily. but refried beans i only can tolerate 2 oz.

i've been listening to my cues and i usually hiccup when i'm full. i put my fork down every bite. i've been using those baby spoons to eat and it works so well tricking my mind into thinking i'm taking more food in.

a puree meal i enjoy is ricotta/cottage cheese bake. i mix some egg beater in there and 1tb of the cheese packet from mac and cheese box. season with pepper salt garlic poweder and onion. bake in the oven and it taste like a "mac and cheese" flavor. one serving is 17 grams of Protein

phase 3 started yesterday and had some uncomfortable pain in my stomach. I don’t think I’m ready to advance yet. I might do liquids/ Protein for another week

i Have an appt with my dietician this Tuesday going to discuss it

Good luck to everyone with upcoming dates !

Skin tip: keep skin moisturized. Right after shower oil body up or use body butter. Dry brush. Massage your body. Exfoliate 2 - 3 times a week.

Food: Keto ideas (when cleared for solid food)

Today is the final day of stage 2 liquids/protein shakes. I finally can have 2 full premier Proteins. Miso Soup broth also saved me I’d suggest that over chicken broth. sugar free popsicles for the win

I start stage 3A tomorrow. I’m excited to make some egg bites. This stage only last 10 days and then the stage I been waiting for starts nov 2 ! Looking forward to the infamous ricotta bake

2 hours ago, Orchidlover said:

Thx a lot I’m having a hard time swallowing pills

Do you have a pill cutter ?

23 hours ago, Carlyvsg10/16 said:

I had my surgery Friday Oct the16th not hungry at all getting my sips in but man the pain from where they took out the stomach It’s un real makes it very hard to get up and down and any movement it’s pulls!! I made the mistake of putting my tooth brush to far and gadded I thought I was gonna die!!!

Congrats on the surgery Yes that part hurts! What helps me is having something to grab on when I get up. Using my arm muscles only and not my core/ abs. The sneezes are something else but after time the pain subsides

30 minutes ago, Deb9386 said:

Hope you're feeling better very soon 🤗

Thank you 💕💕

Day 5 post op Still feeling bad. Gas pain is intense and my nausea came back and I vomited. Went to the ER and my blood pressure is 157/80. Super high for me cuz I’m usually low around 110.

They’re running labs on me

on top of this I’m dealing with a lot of personal drama that’s impacting my recovery

I noticed people mention the largest inciscion. When does this muscle soreness subside ? Did they sow the abdominal muscles back together? I never felt my insides pull like this before. I don’t have any kids so I have nothing to go by. I’m just now realizing the steps needed to do this surgery and I was like oh my .. no wonder why I feel a bit crappy.

each day goes by I feel better though

44 minutes ago, Zom B said:

How are you feeling? Yesterday was my 8 week but I remember this first week well!

Stay hydrated and take your meds. Everything else is small potatoes.
💜

Hey I’m day 3 post op and I still feel muscle tenderness and bad gas. I sneezed last night and almost wanted to cry! The pain was excruciating

I finished 1 shake earlier and it looks like I’ll finish my second this evening around 8-9

fluids are good, Urine is light yellow. sugar free Gatorade is saving me right now! Might do some broth later

29 minutes ago, jame said:

been on this liquid preop diet for 16 days.. feeling weak any suggestions?

sugar free Powerade for electrolytes

Hey everyone. Day 3 post op. I’m trying to increase my fluids. Got some Gatorade zero which is helping a lot.

gas is still here but not as bad as day 1-2. I’m passing gas and burping. Still haven’t passed a bowel movement

1 hour ago, LaChandra said:

I had my surgery October 12, 2020

I had mine oct 13. How have you been with recovery ?

1 hour ago, theshrinkingchef said:

I was given the injections and my BMI is 35. I think they give them to you as a precaution. I didn’t have drains.

I didn’t get any injections, during my stay I did get about 7-8 heparin injections

I guess every hosp is different

1 hour ago, theshrinkingchef said:

Just had my surgery and last night was a rough one. The pain was terrible. Surprisingly, I had no gas pain... yet. They’re telling me that I’m doing well. I switched from a bed to a chair and it has helped. I have re-evaluated my home care and will be sleeping upright in a chair to help with mobility. Hopefully, I’ll feel more normal in a few days. Very excited about the future.

I hope everyone is doing well!

Btw, I had conversion surgery. Went from vsg to bypass.

Congrats !! Keep walking as much as you can

Sending you positive thoughts and warm hugs

This gas make me feel like I’m about to fly into the sky like a helium balloon ! Lol

27 minutes ago, Onmyway301 said:

Congratulations!!! Walking is key and I think it was the walking that has me back to normal so quickly. I was still drugged up rushing my nurse around the hallways 😂 I didn't have any nausea or much gas and my pain was managed well. I finished my last Lovnox injection last Sunday and I've already started losing weight. Keep us posted on how things are going.

Thanks ! Still nauseated and gassy so they are keeping me another night. I’ve been walking a lot. I try to walk every hour. How long did you walk around ?

and does everyone go home with those injections ? I haven’t heard about them

1 hour ago, sharrett1 said:

I am having my sleeve tomorrow morning!

Good luck !

33 minutes ago, dal101 said:

Hope you meet the goal and the nausea reduces for you.

Thanks ! Im At 120 now. I did two walks around the unit. Most likely I’ll meet goal around the evening . I’m just pacing myself

the nausea comes in waves

1 hour ago, Nat_68845 said:

You did it! Yay! I have til the 20th. Surgeon had to delay a week and my surgery time keeps changing on the daily but it's almost here! What are they doing for the gassy feeling?

For the nausea they gave me meds , the gas I had to pass it on my own. They tried to promote walking but I couldn’t yesterday

my liquid intake is pretty low the goal is 400 ml before I leave and I only have 60. The nausea is making it hard to drink but it’s not that bad today

if I don’t meet goal l have to stay another night