spealex

I hear you on the challenges of being on vacation. Wrapping up a trip to San Francisco and Los Angeles, where we made multiple stops at Randy’s donuts and Ghirardelli. That is torture. I did take a bite of an unglazed, plain donut, and yesterday I broke down, having a taste of my kids sundae. Both were amazing, as good as remembered. But, felt good afterwards when I realize that had I not had surgery, I would have had multiple donuts, and multiple visits to the ice cream shop during this trip. More weight, more money spent. As for food, I was pretty much able to enjoy the food I would normally eat, just in way smaller portions. I had my first piece of steak since my surgery two days ago, and I was happy that all went well, no issues with it. Hope everyone is having a successful journey.

Alex

I hear you on the challenges of being on vacation. Wrapping up a trip to San Francisco and Los Angeles, where we made multiple stops at Randy’s donuts and Ghirardelli. That is torture. I did take a bite of an unglazed, plain donut, and yesterday I broke down, having a taste of my kids sundae. Both were amazing, as good as remembered. But, felt good afterwards when I realize that had I not had surgery, I would have had multiple donuts, and multiple visits to the ice cream shop during this trip. More weight, more money spent. As for food, I was pretty much able to enjoy the food I would normally eat, just in way smaller portions. I had my first piece of steak since my surgery two days ago, and I was happy that all went well, no issues with it. Hope everyone is having a successful journey.

Alex

Mstipps, i have had a few bumps along the way, but moving through them, and looking forward.

Pre-op: 291
Surgery 1/25/18: 281
CW: 227

Omg @spealex sounds like you're having a tough time. Hope things settle down for you.
It's that time of the week again... I'm in at 183lbs. Just 43 from goal! Yay!!
How's everyone else doing? X

I used to drink a lot of diet soda. I definitely had the caffeine headaches post op from not drinking it. I was not getting my Water in though. I just really dislike water or anything like crystal light, Powerade zero etc. On a good day I was getting 32 oz.
I did a lot of reading about the "evils" of diet soda. There are a lot of studies and although there is correlation between drinking diet soda and negative health effects, no study has shown causation. I also read a lot about stomach stretching from carbonation, and several respected surgeons consider it a myth.
I spoke to my surgeon's PA about what her opinion is on diet soda. She agreed it was unlikely to stretch my sleeve. And she also agreed that there have been no studies showing directly that diet soda caused health problems. She gave me the go ahead to drink diet soda as long as I doubled my Calcium intake, and took in at least 32 oz of non diet soda fluids. Also as long as it didn't lead to any other cravings or bad habits.

Wow @Karen Tucker that is some super impressive weightloss! Next couple of weeks will be the path to onederland!!!
@Marc76 you've worked so hard for this! That's awesome!
@soccerkaty I am so thankful that sort of info isn't on UK driving licenses lol! You're doing fab!
@spealex i think i speak for us when i say we all have wobbly days. Plateaus are very disheartening but, in the words of George michael - you gotta have faith. Stick with your plan and stay strong. You can do this xx

Wednesday weigh in:

High:296
Surgery: 281 (1/25)
Today: 239

Lost a lot initially, but been on plateau last month. I feel like I can eat way more than I thought I would be. And hungry between meals. Anyone else feels the same?

Do it!

I’ve found that making the Wednesday weigh just another way I need to stay accountable to myself and others. Anywhere you can find support during all this only should help

My Wednesday weigh in, a day late.

Pre-op: 291
Surgery: jan 25- 281
Current: 254

Weight loss has slowed down a bit, in the last week or two. But probably my body making up for the quick loss so soon after surgery.

Saw nutritionist yesterday, said I can basically start experimenting with anything, other than rice, Pasta, bread, salad, pork and red meat. Got past the puréed stage and feeling good. Have sometimes eaten a little too much. Never necessary to throw up or anything, but a very tired, uncomfortably full feeling comes on. Despite a complication a week post op, feeling great, no regrets.

My Wednesday weigh in, a day late.

Pre-op: 291
Surgery: jan 25- 281
Current: 254

Weight loss has slowed down a bit, in the last week or two. But probably my body making up for the quick loss so soon after surgery.

Saw nutritionist yesterday, said I can basically start experimenting with anything, other than rice, Pasta, bread, salad, pork and red meat. Got past the puréed stage and feeling good. Have sometimes eaten a little too much. Never necessary to throw up or anything, but a very tired, uncomfortably full feeling comes on. Despite a complication a week post op, feeling great, no regrets.

Great job @spealex!

My Wednesday weigh in, a day late.

Pre-op: 291
Surgery: jan 25- 281
Current: 254

Weight loss has slowed down a bit, in the last week or two. But probably my body making up for the quick loss so soon after surgery.

Saw nutritionist yesterday, said I can basically start experimenting with anything, other than rice, Pasta, bread, salad, pork and red meat. Got past the puréed stage and feeling good. Have sometimes eaten a little too much. Never necessary to throw up or anything, but a very tired, uncomfortably full feeling comes on. Despite a complication a week post op, feeling great, no regrets.

I am the same with Protein Shake or bars. I cannot stand the sweeteners used. Makes me sick. If it's savory I 'm all in.
Eggs...at first, were good, now I just can't get it in. Think I'll try the egg drop Soup suggested at beginning of thread.

Wednesday weigh-in

Start of pre op diet- 291lbs
Surgery weight- 281 (Jan 25)
Current weight- 264

Wednesday weigh-in

Start of pre op diet- 291lbs
Surgery weight- 281 (Jan 25)
Current weight- 264

Wednesday weigh in: Surgery date Jan 22
Pre-op: 369
Week 1: 347
Week 2: 335.9

Total: -34

Wednesday Weigh-In:
Band to RNY 1/25/17
Pre-op Start - 292 lbs
Surgery Weight - 282 (4 days on liquid diet)
Today - 275
Feeling almost back to normal, very little, if any pain today. Sick of Protein shakes! Looking into purchasing unflavored whey to add to broth, and foods in the future. Energy level is fine, hungry, but mostly mental hunger, although eager to start pureed foods.

Wednesday Weigh-In:
Band to RNY 1/25/17
Pre-op Start - 292 lbs
Surgery Weight - 282 (4 days on liquid diet)
Today - 275
Feeling almost back to normal, very little, if any pain today. Sick of Protein shakes! Looking into purchasing unflavored whey to add to broth, and foods in the future. Energy level is fine, hungry, but mostly mental hunger, although eager to start pureed foods.

Wednesday Weigh-In:
Band to RNY 1/25/17
Pre-op Start - 292 lbs
Surgery Weight - 282 (4 days on liquid diet)
Today - 275
Feeling almost back to normal, very little, if any pain today. Sick of Protein shakes! Looking into purchasing unflavored whey to add to broth, and foods in the future. Energy level is fine, hungry, but mostly mental hunger, although eager to start pureed foods.

Wednesday Weigh-In:
Band to RNY 1/25/17
Pre-op Start - 292 lbs
Surgery Weight - 282 (4 days on liquid diet)
Today - 275
Feeling almost back to normal, very little, if any pain today. Sick of Protein shakes! Looking into purchasing unflavored whey to add to broth, and foods in the future. Energy level is fine, hungry, but mostly mental hunger, although eager to start pureed foods.

You will get tons of ideas here. Check out the ricotta bake. Everyone loves it.
theworldaccordingtoeggface: Take Out Inspired recipes for Post Weight Loss Surgery

Really good but I popped the stitch on the biggest incision which felt great as it was causing lots of pain which is now gone but as a result I have to be extra careful not to give myself a hernia- so dont strain when pooing- easy up & down w/ bed & chairs. Still have the lift restriction.
They glued me w/ dermabond & weren't very precise w/ it. One incision near bellybutton lifted up & the glue came off! My surgeon said its ok but keep it clean & dry.
I'm allergic to many adhesives so steri strips aren't an good option for me.
They itch like crazy- i lightly scratch around them but only over a t shirt.
allons-y

When I was preparing to have my sleeve surgery, I spent a lot of time on this forum. I found most of the people here to be very helpful. Even though there's every kind of personality here, we all have one thing in common: we wanted to lose weight and be healthier.
Approaching any surgery is scary. There are real risks, and real rewards when all goes well.
I have struggled with weight my whole life. Total sugar junkie. Used food to replace every unmet need I had, to repress every emotion for which I was unprepared to deal.
I gained and lost hundreds of pounds over the course of my life. Hundreds.
When my husband died eight years ago it broke me. I shattered, and it took me almost a decade to put myself back together. During that time, I lost everything: my beloved, my home, my income, even my sense of self. And I spent the next eight years eating to fill this giant empty void inside my being where someone who I thought of as the love of my life used to be.
I ballooned up bigger than I had ever been, surpassing my previous high weight and moving into the 320s.
I avoided social situations, and only left the house when necessary. I was afraid I would have to ask for a stronger chair when invited to sit down for dinner at somebody's home. I was afraid that I would need to sit down every 20 or 30 steps during a leisurely stroll through the mall with a friend. My body ached; sometimes the pain was so bad that I could scarcely move-even sitting still was painful.
Life had become extremely small.
Deciding to get the surgery was surprisingly easy, but getting through the approval process and going through with the surgery summoned up terror in me that had been there since my first surgery when I was three years old.
I thought it would be a miracle if I were able to get the surgery, simply because my trauma was so severe for so many years that it seemed like an impossible feat to put myself in the hands of medical professionals, who I have never trusted all my life.
With lots of support from my mother, my sister who had already had the surgery, and my therapist, I was able to get the sleeve.
And it changed my life!
I also decided that I was going to make up for lost time now that I was going to be able to physically get around again. I sold all my stuff, ditched my apartment, bought an RV and moved in! And it's wonderful! I could not have fit in here, nor could I do the things necessary when living in an RV, at my previous weight.
This surgery has allowed me an opportunity for a whole new lease on life. I am officially one year postop, and I am down about 130 pounds, with another 30 to go. It's amazing the difference a single year can make!
If you know that this is right for you, and the only thing giving you pause is fear that is not coming from your true intuition: there are many people on these forums who feel that this surgery has saved our lives.
I am one of those people. Here is a before and present a photo of me, in a year, this could be you!
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The last few weeks are much better. Once I was able to start adding more normal items to my diet everything became better. Around week 5 when I could add fish and soft veggies, and last week I was able to add salads. The more you are able to eat normal things I think the better.
I have not eaten out yet, but I tolerate fish, vegetables, Soups, salads very well so far. I have not tried bread, sweets, ice creams or even fruits really unless in my smoothie in moderation.
I advanced my diet exactly as outlined in my surgeons booklet. I have not had any issues of intolerance. I have been either very lucky or I’m blessed with a nice stomach!
I started my chewable Vitamin routine as soon as I was home from hospital.
I try to eat when hungry, but if I’m not hungry I’d rather focus on Fluid intake than forcing a snack down.
Good luck with your revision!

My diet has basically gone back to what it was pre-op, just less of it. I aim to eat three meals a day, no Snacks (as per guidelines from my surgeon), but there's many days I don't do that. Honestly it's really not much of a change, just learning to eat more slowly (and without water) to ensure satiety.