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Kaguragetshealthy_87

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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About Kaguragetshealthy_87

  • Rank
    Advanced Member
  • Birthday 03/17/1987

About Me

  • Gender
    Female
  • Interests
    Fishing, watching anime, playing Yakuza video games
  • Occupation
    Administrative Assistant
  • City
    Gainesville
  • State
    Fl

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  1. I had a follow up on Wednesday and the surgeon emphasized how important weight loss was in the first year. I am losing slow but I have been sticking to consistency and working out. While I'm not seeing huge numbers on the scale I feel pretty great in my clothes and I'm even moving faster when I take my walks which is weird since before it would take me like 45 minutes to walk 2 miles and now I'm crushing 2 in 34 minutes. Keep going!

    1. DonnaGS

      DonnaGS

      you may have insulin resistance going on, that slows weight loss. I'm curious at what point or weight loss does the body reverse it and start losing weight. Good luck to you.

  2. Kaguragetshealthy_87

    Disappointed Surgeons

    I'm so sorry, that is really difficult. I experienced something somewhat similar. When I was about 3 weeks out my mom fell and broke her elbow and I completely spiraled and ate whatever I could, I was depressed and I drank alcohol. So when I went to my 6 weeks appointment they were disappointed that I didn't lose more. However, my dietician tried to not be judgey and try to work with me to get back on track. She looked at my log and told me to stay focused on proteins, vitamins, water, and if I have room vegetables, also finding the formula for miralax so I can relieve constipation. I also didn't see my surgeon I saw his assistant. Okay so to your question, honestly its so hard. I've been blessed to have a therapist so I meet with her every other week to deal with my mental health because that's part of it. I'm trying to take time to be disciplined, dedicated and intentional. I keep working really hard every day to stick to that book they gave me before surgery and I try really hard not to compare myself to others. Some people bodies are just so different and I keep telling myself to keep going. But the reality is that I still cruise this site to see where everyone else was at this week or that week. And while sometimes it helps me there are a lot of times where it doesn't help. My best advice would be, if you can work closely with your dietician to try to find something that you can eat without discomfort. Keep repeating that and stay steady and give yourself some grace.
  3. What I've learned this last 2 weeks is consistent. That's I've been able to lose a pound here and there. This morning sucked it was 48 degrees but I am working on being consistent and sticking to it. Am perfectly sticking to it? Hell no but I'm working my ass off!

  4. Kaguragetshealthy_87

    Surgery approval

    You'll probably start the liver shrinking diet soon, which can be difficult, but start to write some reasons down to help you through the mental side of that process. Your team will tell you exactly what you need to do. Make sure you follow it closely as much as you can. Also please know that everyone experience is different. After my insurance approved me and my surgeon gave me a date I started the liver shrinking diet and then a week before my surgery I had to have a day of testing. I had an EKG, blood work, and upper GI imaging. After the results I was cleared for surgery. After that I paid the initial surgeon fee which was around $500 something and then I paid the hospital a down payment of $2,700 and then after that I had my surgery a few days later. Does that help? More questions?
  5. Kaguragetshealthy_87

    Surgery approval

    What questions do you have? After approval, you and your team work towards a date and testing...or do you mean your insurance approved your surgery?
  6. Kaguragetshealthy_87

    Recommendation for useful apps post surgery

    Myfitnesspal is a good one for tracking food and water.
  7. Keep going. I guess I'm experiencing a stall almost 6 weeks out. Keep going. 

  8. Kaguragetshealthy_87

    Any October 2021 Surgeries?

    I won't get on the scale. I am still learning that this is a tool. I got frustrated with my self because I had a family emergency and I moved on to soft foods earlier. Sometimes I feel like food is stuck in my throat but I try to slow down and keep moving forward. In any case I'm walking almost 10 miles every week and using MFP. I have to count calories! I hope you all are doing well!
  9. Kaguragetshealthy_87

    Energy drinks??

    Vitamin water energy has 60mg of caffeine and is 100 calories for 20fl oz.
  10. Kaguragetshealthy_87

    I’m nervous

    Give yourself grace and patience also don't do too much to fast. I had surgery on the 29th and I'm struggling I had to go back to work after a week because I haven't been on my job long enough for FMLA *eye roll* and also I didn't have enough vacation time. Whatever time you can take off use it!
  11. Kaguragetshealthy_87

    Any October 2021 Surgeries?

    I’m on day 5 and I just want some real food! Like a salad or a piece of cheese.
  12. Kaguragetshealthy_87

    Post op complications Gastric bypass

    Man I’m glad to hear that! Hopefully you’ll be home in just a few short hours.
  13. Kaguragetshealthy_87

    Post op complications Gastric bypass

    My blood pressure was at stroke level. Like 175/116 at times so you had to stay Saturday. They finally got it down and stopped giving me pain meds and released me yesterday around 2.
  14. Kaguragetshealthy_87

    Any October 2021 Surgeries?

    Yes I did. And my nose and throat are still healing I haven’t had a whole lot of energy.
  15. Kaguragetshealthy_87

    Any October 2021 Surgeries?

    Did anyone else have a nosebleed after surgery?

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