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Hi! I am brand new! I've had my first initial consultation and won't get to have surgery until December. I have to have 4 monthly visits for insurance. One down, three to go! I'm so excited, nervous, ready all at once! I am do thankful to have found this site and have already learned so much!! Thanks!
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I haven't told many people about mine yet. I'm waiting to make sure the consultation, pshyc and lab work is all good. I'm pretty sure it will be but just in case, I am keeping mum. My hubby is afraid for me to have the surgery and I keep telling him most people don't have complications, but he is worried. Says I don't eat hardly anything as it is, and they are going to do something to make me eat less. Thinks I am going to starve to death. I guess he doesn't pay much attention to what I eat during the day. It's not a lot of food, just bad choices, but I'm working on that everyday as hard as I can right now. I'm just going to take it one day at a time and work on what I can. You are doing great!! Sipping water at a shower is very very hard to do. One more and you are home free. I am so excited for you, because I know how much and bad I want to have mine done. I'll be praying for you this week. Let me know if there is anything at all that I can do for you, I'm not too far away if you need something. My consultation is just over a week away.. Hopefully I'll have the chapters of paperwork filled out before then. Man it's a lot of things to fill out.. Take care of you and keep me posted.:bored0:
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CONGRATS! I know how relieved you must feel! I was just approved last week and I felt the same way!
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I was going to say the same thing about needing Protein to make sure you get enough since the capacity is so small. I'm in Redwood City! We should have an SF area get together some time! Maybe to taste all the many samples of Protein drinks I have acquired... I may be sleeved as soon as two weeks from now.
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Nervous about 6 week appt
smorvant22 replied to wordygirl74's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
im only down 22lbs and i'm 3 weeks out so you are doing great! my 22lbs is with the 12 i lost before surgery -
Expected Weight Loss?
suzcomptime replied to Melissa D's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
As far as my mini goals, I just looked at other people on here and how fast they lost after surgery and tried to come up with something reasonable. I assume I'll lose 7 or 8 lbs during 2 week liquid pre-op. That means I would need to lose about 10 lbs in the first month to get to my onederland goal. My next goal is 23 lbs in 3 more months, that may be too aggressive....I am typically a slow loser. But I'm not going to get too hung up on that.....I set the goals for it to be fun, not so I can get down if I don't quite make it that fast. I have hope and that sustains me. -
Maybe 4 weeks or so? I guess I could wait till Monday, but I don't wanna! Lol
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Hi Becky, 23lbs!!! That is wonderful. How long has it been since your surgery, I don't recall if you mentioned that already. Since you are still on full fluids, it must have only been 3-4 weeks ago, right? I am glad you are doing so well. I like hearing about your progress, so please keep us informed. Thanks,
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Anyone out there have terrible hunger pains? I'm actually not even sure that's what they are...It kind of feels like I'm starving. At least two or three times a day I get this terrible epigastric pain/cramping. They do tend to disappear after I eat though. Just strange since I've never had hunger pains like that before
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Mine has also drastically changed - but in the other direction... I used to go only 2-3 times a week, if I was lucky. I also had issues where when I had to go, I had to go. Now I go about every other day, but it's a little harder - literally. I've tried fiber, but you have to take like 5 pills in one serving and I already take all my other meds, makes it really difficult. I mentioned it to my doc and he said I won't go as much because I don't eat as much. My body is absorbing most of it for nutrition, but I need to make sure I am getting enough fiber in my diet. Good luck and let us know if you learn any secrets!
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It does get easier. I was "lucky" to almost have slight case of food aversion from week 3-7. So nothing looked appealing and it was easier that way and even the sight or smell made me sick. However, when my appetite came back, I didn't crave the same foods. I'm over 4 months post op and I actually, had some potato chips over the weekend. I felt so sick, and I threw the bag away. So even when I "indulge" my pouch slaps my hand and discourages me from doing that ever again. A lot of people go through emotional struggles after surgery. I'd recommend establishing with a therapist and talking out the changes to your body. You will inevitably have changes in family, friends, and co worker dynamics. It is a lot to juggle.
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Any one care to share their success story after a SLOW start?
kempermorris replied to Kristin Hernandez's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
15 months Post Op. Lost a total of 175 lbs. No longer Diabetic. No more insulin shots. No more Neuropathy in my feet. No more Sleep Apnea. No more High Blood Pressure & Cholesterol. I was on 12 different Prescriptions. Not on any now. Have 50 more pounds to lose. Hope to get there by end of August. Starting weight 410. want to get down to 190. Im now addicted to exercise. Work out at the gym 3 days a week. I walk 3-4 miles 4 days a week. I eat clean. Lean meats & grilled vegetables. I consume 1200 calories/day. 3 small meals with 2 no sugar snacks. Feel better than I have in 25 years & I'm 61. Good Luck To You. You can do this -
Any one care to share their success story after a SLOW start?
Kristin Hernandez posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I had VSG surgery on February 5. It has been 9 weeks, and I have lost 20 lbs. It seems so slow. I know, I shouldn't compare. I know, I should be patient. I know, I should stay off the scale. BUT... Does anyone else who was a slow loser at first have a success story to share? I can't shake the feeling that I will be the ONE person that doesn't lose significant weight. Just a little reassurance will help set my mind at ease (Yes, most days I meet my Water and Protein goals. No issues with eating or drinking what I am supposed to, and I avoid carbs/sugar/etc. Thanks Kristin -
I lost 14 in the first week! One week to go.
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How much did u lose on pre-op diet?
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Congrats on the new date!!! I just have a week of two shakes and some food like a lean cuisine or smart one. My pre-op is Thursday and my surgery is June 25th. Good luck with your surgery and recovery.
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@@kyle.odom i planned for months for this surgery.... my nutritionist visits, doctor visits, cardio clearance, sleep study, etc. but when the two week pre op diet came, sh*t becamne real hahaha. i knew i wanted it, but it just then hit me. i was getting nervous and started questioning. i never really doubted doing it, but it finally hit me, i guess, all that was happening and going to happen. i think it is very normal what you are feeling. i am one of the lucky ones who have not had a single issue. i have never been nauseated or sick. the surgery was very easy for me. i was an emotional eater and addicted to food. that is pretty much gone for me. every now and then, if i get stressed, the food thing comes back, but i talk myself down, and remind myself what is going on. i am actually shocked at how easy of a time i am having eating correctly. i suppose because i am not hungry all the time, and when i do get hungry, i eat Protein first. at this point, that pretty much fills me up. yes, i do have the occasional chip or ice cream, but it helps me in that i know those things that i dearly loved so very much do not have to disappear from my life completely. i think you will find after your sleeve you wont want the things you have always wanted.
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I'm 2 1/2 months post op and he been a weight stall for weeks (down 43lbs) but I wanted to start working out to maybe jump start losing again. What are some things you guys do? I'm looking for ideas and wanted to know where my heart rate should be and things like that.
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Lost only 13 pounds
Gr8fulMiniMe replied to ssbills's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's a great one week loss! Whenever I see people with huge weight losses, If I look at their page I will notice they are a lot heavier than I am or was and the weight comes off a lot faster the bigger they are or so it seems to me. Try not to compare. You are still swollen and in recovery -
But I have not lost much the two weeks after only one pound per week :/
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Hi everyone .I'm back again after surviving the first week of liquids I'm now just wondering what it was like for any of you after the surgery . Are the ten days of thin liquids really really hard. I don't know what to expect and would appreciate any feedback you want to give me! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Take a deep breath...you're only a week post-op...your body is tired, sore, in the process of healing, and it is craving nutrients; the lack there of has everything out of balance. Your emotional toddler tantrum is normal at the height of this post-op healing time. So, go find a quiet place. Cry if you have to. Gather yourself together, take deep breaths, and figure out what you have to do. Do you need to go buy some mashed potato flakes? During this stage I was allowed scrambled eggs. Are you allowed that, with some cheese? What other soft food options do you have? In the calm after the storm, problem solve and find a solution that works for you. You're going to do fine. Before you know it the worst of the post-op dieting will be over and you're going to be rocking that sleeve like its nobodies business! Good luck to you and your journey.
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At 3 weeks I am on Pureed foods... Spacedust gave you some very good advice. Anything soft and super moist will be your best friend in this stage.
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I'm 3 weeks out as well, I tried baked tilapia last night & it went well.
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Hey Guys, Hope everyone is well. I haven't been around for quite a while due to being really busy at work, and just generally getting back into routine and "normal life" after my op. Everything has been going great, hit a two-week stall but finally came out the other side this morning which is a relief. I am now down 30lb! Hooray! I have noticed one thing though, which is that I have been feeling nauseous a lot over the past week. Like actually urging at the slightest thing, especially in the morning when trying to take my tablets. I had no trouble whatsoever with feeling sick until now, and as I am almost 8 weeks out I would have thought it would have affected me before now if it was going to. Then tonight I realised that my period is three days late... Now I realise that a) it isnt' VERY late yet, and I am probably worrying for nothing, weight loss can affect your periods, c) I have been on the pill and therefore highly unlikely that I am pregnant. But I still can't help worrying. I wish it wasn't so late in the evening so I could go and buy a test to put my mind at rest. Nowhere sells them at this time of night here. My body has been through a lot over the last couple of months, so I wouldn't be surprised if my hormones are totally messed up. Hy head tells me that my period will start soon and I am being silly, there is nothing to worry about.... but my heart feels like it is going to go pop. I know that no-one can tell me the answer, but I just needed to type it out. Somehow it helps! Thanks for listening. Cross your fingers for me! xx
