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cheryl o

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    cheryl o reacted to Recidivist in Regrets ?   
    More than three years out, and my only regret is that I didn't do it years earlier.
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    cheryl o reacted to josh2096jr in Regrets ?   
    No regrets, 6 months post op down 130lbs.
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    cheryl o reacted to Desafio in June surgeries? Tell me your preparations   
    Hi!
    I am schedule for surgery on 6/6. I am on day 4th of liquid diet. I did a trial last week to see how hard it was going to be. Last week was a mess, hunger pains, mood swing and being very tired. This week has been tolerable, still have hunger pains, but I have schedule going. 😀
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    cheryl o reacted to Songbyrd420 in June surgeries? Tell me your preparations   
    Where are you located? Im in Florida
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    cheryl o reacted to Tatt in June surgeries? Tell me your preparations   
    Wow we are same day surgery buddies! My surgery is also June 13th.
    Tbh I am a massive control freak so I am doing everything I can to control all aspects of the surgery. I am making a lot of list and watching "things I wish I knew before i had vsg surgery" videos.
    My daughter's birthday is the day after and I scheduling deliveries thru out the day for her as I don't know exactly when I will be home (Dr's ofc promised if at all possible I would be going home on the 14th). She is getting a small delivery for each year...considering she is a teen ..ouch lol.
    I am also setting up my FMLA/short term disability case for my job. I hope I don't need it but I want it in place just in case. I am planning to be out 1-3 weeks an now I know that all that time will be paid so I am not as freaked out about taking 3wks off if I need it.
    My friends want to help me but I have a hard time asking for help/things. So my amazing teen gave me the great idea of doing an Amazon wish list..so I have been setting that up (I still feel like I am begging for stuff).
    I am reading up on Protein Shakes and medications. Still haven't found the answer to will I gain weight when I have to go off the Phentermine/Topiramate combo, my weight loss Dr has me on, for the 2 weeks prior to surgery? But I keep looking.
    I really can't imagine life after surgery so I pretty much am trying to do everything I can think to do to make whatever happens after i wake up from surgery as smooth as possible.
    Sorry so long winded

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    cheryl o reacted to fourmonthspreop in First post op date   
    Going on my first post op date. I haven't dated in 2 years. I am already picturing all the weird things I have to do around food with him. He offered to cook me a Pasta dinner and I had to say no LOL so we're going to a smoothie place instead. I looked up the menu and they have unsweetened tea and coffees so I'll be fine but omg how does one explain it?
    Anyway, wish me luck! And feel free to share your post op date stories too
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    cheryl o reacted to Jeanniebug in Looking forward   
    I'm a few months in, on my journey. My insurance requires 6-months of nutrition visits. My last visit will be the first week of August. I hope and pray that I'll be able to have the surgery late August or September!
    I've completed all of my other requirements - psych eval, endoscopy, mammogram.
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    cheryl o reacted to karmaleeta in Pre-Op Emotions   
    Hey everyone. My surgery is scheduled for June 2, and I’m on Day 11 of my 2-week liver shrink diet. It’s been an enormous challenge, and I did have a slip up yesterday (I ate a Breakfast burrito in a moment of weakness), but have otherwise stuck to the diet perfectly. These past 11 days have really put things into perspective, and I can’t help but think about all of the food I’m not going to be able to eat for such a long time. I’ve been having a lot of thoughts like, “Why put yourself through this just to be skinny? You’ll be so unhappy if you can’t eat pizza or tater tots or cinnamon rolls.” I know that I am not going to back out of the surgery, but I hate that I’m feeling this way. I had a little breakdown this morning and cried - I think I was mourning the end of my messed up relationship with food, as strange as that sounds. It was very therapeutic. I’m not sure I ever really understood the depth of my food addiction until now. Is anyone else going through anything similar? Or has anyone else? I would love to know I’m not alone.
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    cheryl o reacted to acopas in Let's chat   
    I'm in pre-op still. I don't officially start pre-op until 6/1, but have essentially been eating similar to the post-op meal plan for the last two weeks. I'm down about 17lbs. I'd love to lose another 20-30 before surgery, but it's hot as snot here and makes working out miserable. (Florida)
    How are you doing?
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    cheryl o reacted to fourmonthspreop in Bullying post op   
    Ughhhh how do you deal with fat shaming post op?
    I was standing outside and a car drove by and screamed at me "what are you a linebacker?!" In front of a bunch of people. We ignored it but it hurt pretty bad.. I feel so embarrassed and ashamed of myself. I have so much self hatred that I'm trying to undo. I've lost a good amount of weight but I'm still big and very tall...feel so unfeminine.
    I'm trying so hard to not let this get to me But I'm hurt. It felt like high school bullying. I'm wondering when ill reach the low 200s so I'll look "normal". I feel like I'm in this weird physical transitionary state. Before my surgery it was like I felt like I had to prove somehow that I was actively working on my weight. Now it's like I am, I had surgery and I work on weight loss without thinking about it and don't feel like I need to say anything but when someone calls me fat or makes a mean comment, it puts me back in that mental jail of being 330+ lbs. It so depressing. I don't know, it's weird. I know I'm fat but I'm also losing weight. I just want to be comfortable with myself regardless of what people say but damn it puts me in a bad place to be bullied while trying to hard to get healthy.
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    cheryl o reacted to Erin18 in How much food do you eat after   
    Hey,
    I was wonder what is the portion size of food you all can eat after bypass?
    Whether it is 2 months post op or years post op.
    Do you stick to it even years post op?
    I dont want to fail with this. I have not had the surgery. I still need to make the appointment to meet up with the surgeon I had that did my past surgery.

    I was just curious, thanks
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    cheryl o reacted to GiGi 1970 in Something positive   
    I know this sounds odd. But at 260 I used the handicapped ladies restroom stall. Because I needed more space. Even though I'm very slow at losing weight. 55 pounds since November. But the happy part is comfortable in a regular bathroom stall. I know it doesn't sound like much but for me it is one more step
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    cheryl o reacted to Orinskye in Before and After Pics   
    Never thought I would see this number. 195 is the top number for “healthy bmi” so I am almost there. That was my goal…. But I think I can go lower than 195 because I still have pockets of body fat to loose. I hit this number 9 months post surgery.

    Highest weight: 330 pounds
    surgery weight: 297 pounds
    Goal weight: adjusted… was 195 but maybe 180? i don’t know. We will see.
    height reference: I’m six feet two inches tall. So super tall for a woman. 😅
    I have not been this weight since junior high school. (7th/8th grade)


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    cheryl o reacted to Bill Potts in Before and After Pics   
    My life was in turmoil, then I met a surgeon that saved my life!


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    cheryl o reacted to dms75 in Before and After Pics   
    18 months out. 422 lbs to 216 lbs.

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    cheryl o reacted to Chantrella in Before and After Pics   
    Nov 3rd I made 8months. I am 110 pounds down 13 more to go. I am very grateful for this journey. From a size 24 to a size 6.
    SW 268,CW 158
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    cheryl o reacted to Ngotsleeved in Periods (women only please)   
    Hi all,
    Hope you are all doing well.
    I am 5 weeks post-sleeve and take the pill as contraception. I take this back to back and don't usually allow myself a period (this is totally safe).
    For the past few days I have been experiencing heavy painful bleeds, do you think this has anything to do with the sleeve or weight loss?
    Does the sleeve have any bearing on how medication (the pill in this case) is absorbed by the body?
    I would appreciate any help/ advice!
    Thank you!!
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    cheryl o got a reaction from rjay75 in What I wish i knew before I had surgery   
    I had gastric bypass, Nov 1st. What i wish i knew was how bad and frequent the Constipation is, because of the high Protein. And the pain it causes in your chest if you eat one bite after the other. And spacing out your Vitamins. But i dont regret it, after surgery you look at food differently and everything you were taught with the dietician makes sense.

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    cheryl o reacted to fourmonthspreop in Anxiety about calories in pureed food   
    Is this stupid to focus on? I'm really working on not obsessing over my weight and calories and just trying to listen to myself but obviously it's good to have some idea. I'm 22 days post op and in pureed foods right now. I can eat about 650 calories a day with no feelings of fullness/restrictions. I can't remember what number my dietician gave me, I feel like it was 700 but I'm waiting for her to reply to my message. I'm feeling guilty for eating over 600 calories for some stupid reason. I know everyone's journey is different. Anyone else experience this anxiety? How many calories should I be eating in pureed food and Protein Drinks?
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    cheryl o reacted to thinblueline in This is all overwhelming   
    I thought joining this site would be easy in that i just ask the questions and take it from there i guess i was wrong its always been tough for me to ask for help from others because i didnt want to get hurt but i know by joining this wealth of information from this site i cant lose i guess what i am trying to say is i need some help if i am going to have this surgery , right, i know by qwhat my wife tellls me i will never eat the same way again ( she had the SX) is this true , nor will i look at food the same way again , does anyone have any have any suggestions and/or advice because this is real difficult for me....never mind.😕
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    cheryl o reacted to learn2cook in clothing   
    I was so worried before surgery of dropping weight super fast and having to buy so many expensive outfits for work. Well, it hasn’t been that fast. And thrifting at Goodwill, Salvation Army, and Savers has been fun. The trick is to go to the ones in wealthier towns for barely worn quality clothes. Amazon or Walmart the undies and socks of course!
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    cheryl o got a reaction from fourmonthspreop in Post op food- Low carb wraps   
    when you try the wraps, pls update. I had my RNY Nov 1, 2021, and yesterday i had a wrap from subway, had it cut in 3 pieces, and all i could eat was one part, because of the pain. I also had on friday 5 pieces of chicken wings and puked it up. I hate the pain and still feel safe with liquids.

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    cheryl o reacted to Arabesque in Post op food- Low carb wraps   
    All you can do is try them. I still find processed carbs like breads, rice & Pasta too heavy & filling. Had a single duck pancake at yum char today & groan & I’m almost three years out. Others successfully eat low carb breads, etc. but many do only from maintenance. Check with your dietician to be sure too.
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    cheryl o reacted to fourmonthspreop in Post op food- Low carb wraps   
    Hey!
    I am currently still getting use to eating food and a lot of things are new for me. I'll be cleared for all foods on March 28th. I was curious did anyone eat low carb wraps or tortillas 2 months out and how did they make you feel?
    My family bought me these loven fresh Low carb Protein wraps today. While I appreciate the gesture, I won't eat them until later this month and im a bit spooked to try "bread" again. Wondering if they'll sit okay in my stomach? And in general how do you do with Low carb wraps?
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    cheryl o reacted to GinSunflowers in Sleeve or Bypass? Confused   
    So my bariatric doctor is trying to convince me to get the sleeve instead of the Bypass, which I thought would be better for me being that I have GERD & a hiatal hernia. He says he can fix my hiatal hernia and after he fixes it, I would be fine and won’t develop another hernia. Now I’m confused and not sure which surgery would be the best for me. Has anyone who’s had the sleeve ever developed a second hiatal hernia after it was originally fixed during a sleeve surgery?.

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