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Well if that’s is helping then that device that beeps and just reminds you whenever you slouching may help. Someone else mentioned it and it is one thing I’ve considered as well. To me that would be safer than a brace because that may or may not have been created by a doctor but to me is not ideal when created without even seeing each patient. My fear is that my situation is different and it may pull my body into an unnatural position because it doesn’t fit properly causing more harm. But the beeping thing just reminds you do whatever you are already doing more often which you say is helping. Let us know if you try something like that. I’m curious to know if it works.

Yea. For me whenever I have alot of carbs, I crave them for a few days so just be mindful of that and if that’s the case for you the only real way to get through it is to white knuckle it. One trick I did learn is to use my free foods from my preop diet such as pickles and sugar free popsicles to eat when I’m craving other things. May be one day of a few more calories still but it’s not nearly as bad as another day of high carb. Especially because that would only be followed by another day of the same. This is my first time having a lot of carbs with my revisions so hopefully this still works for me too

They do make posture reminders too. I would check with your doctor before you commit to one because everyone sells them and you want to make sure it’s not gonna hurt you but I was actually considering asking about them myself. My husband used one and it helped him.

Awesome. Keep it up.

Omg this foods cooking smells so good. I’ve been lucky since surgery that it’s just my hubby and I and he is not a big eater and usually makes whatever he wants on the grill. I had a protein shake for breakfast but my mouth is watering. Idk if I’m gonna be able to control myself today. I mean portion wise I will but I’ve gotta taste a little bit of it all.

I agree with sticking to the portions you are permitted by your team. . I had a sleeve in 2021 and then revised to SADI recently and because they didn’t operate on my stomach this was particularly hard. It wasn’t that I was physically hungry and wanted more. It was just that my brain couldn’t get past how tiny the portions looked because my stomach was never operated on for the revision and it did not feel full. Probably Similar to what yours may feel now without everything healed quite yet but just because it doesn’t immediately hurt doesn’t mean it is not hurting your healing insides. We don’t want any Emergency Surgeries on Thanksgiving for sure. ❤️

Just Double check your teams plan. That is WAY more food than I was allowed volume wise. I think I was doing like 1-2 oz a meal when I was first on puree and I don’t recall even being on puree that early out. (Some plans to vary) Just be sure to take it really slow and make sure you don’t overdo it. Too much at once volume wise could make you feel very sick but even worse it could injure your healing insides. There is always next Thanksgiving. Or have the variety you want, just spread it over a few days instead of having that all in one meal.

Sorry you threw up but better last night than Thursday I guess. Now you will know to slow down so you don’t feel like that while you are visiting with family and friends.

I’m going to eat a little of everything. I am just going I pay for it for like a week because when I do carbs my body craves carbs. Just have to pay the price I guess.

I had some ladies in a group I belong to that are in weight watchers who sorta turned their nose up at first mention of weight loss surgery. I took it as a challenge to educate them. In all fairness they get to see me each week and hear about my nutrition and activity choices but I’m pretty sure they now realize they didn’t have all the facts before and recently started being some of my biggest cheerleaders. I guess you won’t be afforded the time to change their minds about it this one visit but maybe it will help some to know that their ignorance is most likely just lack of education and that upon seeing how hard you work at it, they may change their perspective eventually as well

Sounds like you are getting a crash course into all of this which I’m sure is very overwhelming but honestly there isn’t a whole lot they can do to prepare us for all of this anyways because we are all so different that it’s a bit of a whirlwind regardless. Taking the stages slow is probably your best bet honestly. I think many of us are itching to go faster because most of us love to eat and want to get back to “real food”. My book said it was always fine to go back to the previous stage. I kept them tiny bottles of mouthwash in my purse and just refilled them for the breath and like others mentioned used wipes and reapplied deodorant if I was out for a while although I did ask a couple trusted friends and they said they couldn’t smell it. I didn’t really Have any aversions to smells, but from what I have read on here over several years MOST aversions tend to be temporary. Hopefully this will be the case for you, and you are done with the hernias. Just take it one day at a time and check in with your team as they have requested. You should be surprised how fast the time goes.

The good news about the activity is if you stick with it that you get to increase your carbs a bit and still lose at the same rate. Plus the endorphins from doing it just make you feel good both physically and mentally. Well for most people anyways. I know that people always said that and I was like yea whatever because I just didn’t have the energy pre surgery. Now I totally get it. It really does feel good. A sense of accomplishment of course but my mood is even better.

I’m hanging in there. Still dealing with some personal stuff but I have somehow managed to stay on track with my nutrition and activity and I’m losing at a steady rate. I think my eyes are a lot bigger than my stomach in terms of what I requested for Thanksgiving. My husband likes to cook the turkey so he was making that and mashed potatoes with a veggie and I requested stuffing, macaroni and cheese, sweet potatoes and desert. This will be my first time going off plan so I hope It’s not too hard to get back on track. I know that carbs make me crave carbs. They always have. How has everyone else dealt with the cravings the day after going off plan??

Try wearing it across your chest it seemed weird at first for me but now I wear it everywhere like that. It’s really nice when you have to use a public restroom and you don’t have to put it down anywhere if they don’t have a hook. Ooh and the running belts would be a great idea. I got one for walking and they are flat so they may feel better even if they aren’t totally snug fit because they aren’t pulling down with the weight that’s sitting out from your body like a fanny pack. I got mine on Amazon for cheap and it is awesome. Here’s the link https://a.co/d/iS0FHrf

Some of these are very easily made much more nutritious. Guac isn’t bad to begin with. It’s higher fat so it may be reserved for once your in maintenance depending on your macro allowance. Chips and queso you can do quest protein chips with cottage cheese queso. It’s actually pretty good and tacos I do with lean turkey meat and low carb wraps or as a salad. I use 2a% cheese and fresh pico de gallo. It’s surprisingly delicious.

Everyone’s liver shrink diet is pretty different. Some have all shakes and others are basically just high protein/ low carb. Did your team give you any paperwork? They usually include a very specific list of foods that you are allowed to eat. Finding a couple of protein shakes you like will be a good start though, those are good for most pre op diets, immediately post surgery and even down the road they are ideal to have on hand for unexpected times. I carry a cooler full of water and at least one protein shake or yogurt drink with me whenever I am out so that if I find myself stuck out and don’t have time or can’t find anything on plan I can just have that. I also have a ziplock with a variety of protein snacks that I bring when I know it will be an unpredictable day. Don’t stock up on too many shakes of the same kind though, your tastes may change a bit after surgery. Especially for sweets stuff. Convenience stores are a good way to try singles of a variety of shakes unless you know someone who will drink the rest of the ones you don’t prefer. One tip if your allowed sugar free popsicles is that the tropical flavors are Amazing. Soooo much better than the traditional flavors I thought.

Well I’m not quite to normal but I’m finally overweight instead of obese. It’s been a little over 3 months so I’m not complaining

This is true. Especially with the extended sides. If you ever look at a size chart closely they do not make nearly as many sizes in between as the inches go down or up for plus size and they are soooooool inconsistent from one brand to the next. I didn’t even really know what size I was in numbers because of the inconsistencies and I gave up on clothes that are sized like that for the longest time. Honestly, just pay attention to how your clothes are fitting better and how you feel and ingots that highly inaccurate number.

Sounds perfect. If you miss a day for one reason or another, you can also do things with the kids that move your body. Try to think of a few things they would enjoy that would get you all moving your bodies and it will be good for all of you.

You are doing great as well. 5k steps is awesome. As long as it’s more than you did before it’s amazing. It’s not all about being perfect all the time. Someone told me if we get it right like 95% of the time we’re gonna be fine. My loss is slowing down some but I’m going by how I feel now, not what the scale says. Would i love to be in the typical skinny fit body, of course but just being able to do things and have energy is still pretty incredible. Keep on trucking. We’ve got this.

Just remember that anything is better than nothing. Even 15 minutes is good for your health and probably enough endorphins to snap you out of the funk. But if you do have an off week it’s not the end of the world either. It’s what we do like 95% of the time that counts.

A little good scenery always does make the exercise more enjoyable 😉

I’m still trucking. Lol

Guys I think we should make it a point to check in at least once a month when we get further out. Like on our surgery date, maybe.

Got cleared yesterday to go back to exercise except weights and I got right back to it. Did almost 5 miles so far today, will do the same tomorrow before I meet my friend for lunch.