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I think when I get to the solid food time, I will do the same.

Yes, there is a thread somewhere on this site that has pictures...its truly is incredible seeing the transformation!

That sounds good. Do you use a hand blender to purée the turkey and spinach?

You are consistently losing so that is success!
My loss is slow also compared to others I see on here. I am at 2 weeks post surgery (surgery weight 188.8), consuming 500 - 650 calories a day, walking 30 minutes twice daily and down 7 pounds at 181.4. So maybe my weight loss will only be 12 - 14 pounds a month. But it is still weight loss. We will get there! The important part is 1) we did it and 2) we are following what the program.

I'm sorry to hear. You trusted them and they aren't there for you. That just sucks.
I didnt tell a soul except for 1 girlfriend who we had the lapband together. She may also be doing the revision so it kind of worked. My clinic would not do surgery unless I had a witness signing my documents and someone picking me up after surgery. So I had to tell 1 person. Otherwise, I would say nothing. People are funny. I didn't want any questions or sabotage. I'm on this journey with all of you!!!
We are here for you EMT!!

Interesting! I paid for my surgery so not sure my surgeon will have much insight on OHIP - however, I do go to the clinic next Wednesday to get my stiches out so I will ask the nurses. I am still a good 6 months out so I will be contacting you when I have lost my weight!

This is what I did today and all went well:
7:30am- 9:30am-decaf coffee with 1tbl of skim milk. 16 oz of Water.
9:30am: 1 hard boiled egg smashed up with a teaspoon of low fat miracle whip
i then waited 30 minutes before any water.
10am-11am- one hour of water. 16oz
12pm: 1/4 cup refried Beans (fat free), with fat free cottage cheese and 1tablespoon of shredded/puréed chicken. Total meal was 1/2 cup. I ate very slow over about 20-25 minutes.

1pm-2pm- just an hour of water. 16 oz.
30 minute walk
Decaf tea and water.
4pm - 85g small tin of flavoured tuna with 1 tablespoon of low fat red pepper and Tomato Soup.
Wait 30 minutes to drink water. 1 hour of water.

30 minute walk
6:30pm Protein Shake - 355 ml, 160 cal and 30 g of Protein.

after 7:30 just water and tea.

total day: 497 calories and 73g of protein and 10-12 glasses of water.

NOOOOO...You are doing amazing! Its so new. You are healing. It is so important to give your body what it needs...sleep, rest, fuel.....and you are doing that. If you are in pain, you can't rest properly, sleep properly or fuel yourself properly. Get what you need for a fantastic recovery!

I was given percocet and told only to take it if needed. And Tylenol for if I am in mild pain. I took percocet twice after surgery...once day of surgery and my first day at home. Hopefully you will get a higher pain killer than you currently have.

Good to hear! I was hoping we would hear from you and Laine.
Relax and enjoy your time off! You do not have to do a thing! Just concentrate on you and healing. It sounds you are doing great!

I didn't get the "I thought that was gas" moments. I had Constipation actually. Nothing is flying out of me!

Thank you so much Arabesque! Phew...I’m normal!! I was having scary thoughts of intestine and bowel blockage!

Oh ya....banana is def on my Friday food to have! I bought the powdered Peanut Butter. I will make a banana peanut butter shake! And chicken salad and egg salad. Those are my next week meal plans!

Laine and EMT....so excited for the two of you!! Laine, I had your exact fears and questions. You will do great!
both of you reach out when you can and tell of how you are doing!

Oh right, I think you were the same day as me? Thursday? I did the same....yesterday just Water and tried a **** glass of broth just to get a taste in my mouth. I struggled yesterday. But this morning something switched. I take it my internal swelling is going down so I can take in Fluid. I was petrified to take medication. But today things are working. I’m being super cautious with amount though. And I agree, no interest in food. Just trying to keep hydrated so I don’t end up in the hospital with an IV. We got this!! It’s your time to chill out and relax. Watch TV.

Yes, I hear you. I hate wishing time away but I can’t wait for the 6-8 week mark.
try to get more nutrition in for healing and fatigue. Have you just been having Water and Jello for the last 5 days?

Did you have the mini? Did your bariatric team prescribe you meds for reflux? I was given a 90 day supply of reflux meds during the healing stage. Are you measuring small amounts of liquid (the size of a shot glass) and just drinking that amount every 20 minutes. Start with tiny then slowly increase once you can manage 1oz every 10-15 minutes.

10 days in, how is your recovery? What are your challenges?

Thank you for the cookbook recommendation....I will buy it.

so happy for you Luna!
i has my lap band removal and mini gastric bypass surgery today and my recovery is very similar. Better than I expected!

so happy for you Luna!
i has my lap band removal and mini gastric bypass surgery today and my recovery is very similar. Better than I expected!

I’m in for surgery today! Mini gastric bypass and lap band removal.
I will let you know how it goes shortly!

That's great! 5 pounds a week? I'll take it! We are not far off - I anticipate my weigh in on Thursday will be 185-187. And I am 5'4 and a bit. Hoping to be at my goal of 125 in 6-7 months (hello summer:). But quite honestly, once I reach 160 I will be super happy! The rest will be the icing on the cake!

YOu got this!

Wow! That is amazing! I am having the lap band removed and then having the mini gastric bypass. I am running with your support and encouragement!
2 weeks in - how much have you lost already?
I am going to make a daily journal of what I felt and how much I lost to help others!