KarlaNJ

On 6/25/2021 at 6:56 PM, GataAnime said:

I got a nasty shock after taking down my locs a few days ago. I tried everything to prevent or lessen the inevitability but I wasn't lucky. My natural hair is already fine and thin--NTM it takes FOREVER to grow anyway--so you can imagine how devastated I am. I keep crying whenever the thought creeps up on me. And to think I called myself emotionally prepping for this for months! I still wasn't ready. It's so thin and scalpy. 😿

Part of me is so frustrated I want to shave it off, but I won't. I guess I'll just continue with my usual bariatric Vitamins and supplements and try and be hopeful...

What happened? I'm 4.5 months out and my hair is thinning out so bad. I read somewhere to put your hair in a protective style and wondered if i should get locs or if that is juts going to accelerate the thinning. Any thoughts you have would be so appreciated. Trying not to freak out over here!

On 5/13/2021 at 9:01 PM, Cherylanne22 said:

What do you find is good Snacks?

i live for the sugar-free popsicles. i have one every night. I also tried Quest Protein chips last week. the chili lime flavor is delicious. 20g of protein in the ounce bag. It took three days to eat the whole bag, but it was nice while my family was having taco night to join in a little bit!

1 hour ago, WanderingHeart said:

I'm not measuring or counting calories but at this point, I'm doing a version of whole30 which is just meat/veg/nuts/healthy fats. I struggled to finish one egg from my eggs in purgatory dish (it agrees with me again!) and probably ate 1.5 ounces of sous vide pork chip last night with 6 slices of roasted mushrooms. I eat until fullness, which tends to feel like tightness in my chest. I have not experienced any hiccups, runny nose, or sneezing. Usually, I'll get a "warning" which is a slight chest tightness but it goes away in a few seconds. I'll slow down and wait a few min and have one or two more bites and then I'll feel a sustained tightness and I know I am done.

Also, weighed myself this week and lost 4 pounds since last week, 19 pounds since surgery (~5 weeks), 30 since before pre-op diet (~7 weeks). I felt like it was somewhat slow but the average is about 4 pounds per week, which would land me to nearly 90 pounds weight loss in 6 months if I continue at this rate.

i hit one month on the 12th and i get that tightness that you described and do exactly what you do. I notice maybe when I haven't chewed as many times as i should or maybe too big a bite of food. Honestly, I like the liquids phase. I tried scrambled eggs today and it wasn't great. a few forkfuls and I was done. I'm down 30 pounds from the date of my surgery and while I'm thrilled with my results so far, I'm a tiny bit concerned that my introduction of foods isn't going so great!. One thing I found that I LOVE are the chili lime flavor of Quest Protein chips. 140 calories 20g of protein in a one ounce bag. It takes 2-3 days to finish the bag but its great grab 2-3 chips. so flavorful.

22 minutes ago, TSH1222 said:

YOu and I are in the same ballpark with weight and weight to lose. Are you exercising. I am on Day 8 and have lost 11.1 pounds. I am weighing every other day.

I'm going to stay off the scale, as its driving me crazy. I'm going try and stay off the scale until 5/12, my one month anniversary.

last week I lost 7 lbs and the last two days I've been the same weight. Yes, I do exercise. I've walked outside a couple of times, but mainly ride my peloton ( 30 min 3-5 times per week). I had to take a couple days off because I overdid it and one of my incision sites was hurting. Looking forward to weather situating itself so I can walk outside more.

4 hours ago, skinny woman said:

Mine was 4/12

Me too! 3 weeks today. I'm down 26.4 pounds(can't believe it) after going one whole week where I didn't lose an ounce! LOL . How are you feeling? I must say, I don't mind being on this liquid/puree stage.

yes, the brand is PB2

remembering the everyone is different is key. I spent the night in the hospital and had a wonderful nurse. Our goal was to always stay ahead of the pain, so that you are aren't trying to catch up to breakthrough pain. I took pain meds in recovery, and the first night and then began to taper down the next morning. I took one pill at home and haven't needed anything since.

1 hour ago, ShoppGirl said:

What is your favorite shake recipe? Protein add Ins and other secret ingredients? I bought a ninja and I’m ready to use it. 😂

I add Peanut Butter powder to my chocolate shake. tastes like a Reese's Cup!

So glad to find this thread! Monday will be two weeks for me. 4/12 surgery and by 4/18, I'd lost 20 pounds! This week, the scale hasn't moved but the tape measure sure has! I was a bit disappointed for a few seconds and then had to remind myself this is a marathon, not a sprint. I'm excited to move to pureed food this week. I haven't had any hunger pains until the last two days!

On 3/21/2021 at 6:49 PM, ShoppGirl said:

After surgery I found that the Protein Shakes were too sweet. I have been drinking the clear Protein Drinks (premier protein) and am slowly going back to one shake a day since they are more nutritious. broth that you mix yourself is good so you can adjust it to your tastes which will change and for full liquid stage the cream of Soups were my go to (I mixed them with milk to make them a little creamier and I was able to add spices as tolorated so that helped). But definitely recommend having some clear Protein in case the shakes won’t go down as easy as expected.

April 12 svg - i did stock up on Bone Broth and Protein not realizing how little I'd consume. i found the protein premier drink a bit sweet so i cut it with Water which unfortunately makes more liquid to drink. it also leaves an aftertaste in my mouth that i don't like. today i bought fairlife high Protein Shake which I'm excited to try -i love their chocolate milk but its too high in sugar to drink now. on the the other hand, I'm loving the bone broths!

58 minutes ago, Tommyjohnson@13 said:

Hi Karla

I feel pretty good. Do you still have gas pains ? I still have some on my right side.
I am hungry. Havn’t had any issues drinking

No gas pains at all. They had me up walking at the hospital within a an hour of coming from the recovery room. I try to get up at least one time per hour and it seems to work well.

water!

On 4/14/2021 at 2:04 PM, Flounder said:

Had my surgery 4/12 and recovering. We will see how it goes! I'm still nervous and excited.

I had my surgery the same day as yours. I feel pretty good, but am very tired. Not at all hungry. Didn't have any gasping issues either. So far so good!

1 hour ago, Newlyfe2021 said:

Good luck! I’m 5 days out and for me the biggest thing is just taking this journey in each phase, as opposed to trying to think of the long road. I find it easier. So, maybe just focus on going into surgery positive, coming out positive and listening to your team during your post op recovery. Then take the next phase, then next one..

Thanks so much for the reminder - I definitely am going phase by phase but I jumped on line and went down the rabbit hole of reading the experience of others. I've actually enjoyed my day of clear liquids...its helped to center me. Headed to bed soon so I go into the big day well rested.

My surgery is tomorrow! A little nervous. Any advice???