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Lucky you, Blon Dee! I'm dying for something other than liquids! Been on them for 3 weeks. Had surgery last week. One more week on liquids.
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I have, and this is what was recommended to me by my team. Also, I should note that we were highly encouraged not to use "vitamin gummies, patches, doTerra supplements, extended-release formulas, Tespo pods, gel caps, or vitamin capsules" and are not recommended. We even had to sign off on a form stating that we won't use them due to they don't accurately carry all the nutrients they say they have in them. Ask your doctor if it's okay for you to use though, worth asking. With that being said this is what I have purchased off amazon and all that was recommended to me: Bariatric Advantage - Calcium Citrate Chewable (500mg) Wild Cherry, 270 Count Tablets $72.80 ( 3x daily) Bariatric Advantage - Ultra Solo Once-Per-Day Mutivitamin (Capsules Without Iron, 90 Count) $66.30 (1 daily) Bariatric Advantage Iron Chewy Bite Chocolate Raspberry Truffle (30 mg iron, 60 mg vitamin c) 30 count $20.80 (1 nightly- not to take within two hours of any dairy products, calcium supplements, coffee or tea. ) Bariatric Advantage B-12 Speedy Melts (Black Cherry, 90 Count) $23.40 ( will take once a week) I'm not quite sure why they have you do the multivitamin without Iron when you end up taking the iron but I tend to follow directions to a T. Hope this helps!
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most of us experience our first major stall within the first month or so after surgery. We call it the "three week stall" since it's often the third week post-op, but not always. Mine was weeks 2 and 3. And no, your body isn't done. I'd lost about 10 lbs by the time I hit my first stall, and I ended up 20 months later down over 200 lbs. if you stick to your plan, the stall will break and you'll be on your way again. If it's getting to your head too much, then stay off the scale for a few days. The stall typically lasts 1-3 weeks.
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Congratulations on your success. And grand success it is. I'd wager most folks here would have killed to lose 35 pound the first month. OK, here is what you're doing wrong: You're letting a stupid number on a scale mess with your emotions. Scales are the work of the devil and they lie, lie, lie. You are doing great, stalls are normal. Get rid of your scale. So celebrate doing great, then celebrate getting rid of the scale. Good luck, Tek
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Had mine done 15Jul22, home today after complications, all good now and already on pureed food. (1st 3days liquids only, then stage 1 pureed food for 4 weeks). Anyone had problems with post surgery bleeds and oedema?
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Stall out and depressed
fourmonthspreop replied to fourmonthspreop's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Definitely! I've been really good about keeping on track with my meds lately. Taking it day by day. Really just making sure I cross off my protein and water for the day and workout. I broke my stall as of the last time I checked. I've actually dropped about 8 more lbs since moving. I am trying to have faith and confidence in myself that as long as I'm doing things right, the weight comes off. Sent from my SM-G975U using BariatricPal mobile app -
so I’m about 5 weeks post opp and I have lost about 35lbs and I have stalled for the last week and a half. I just feel like I’m failing :( I feel like what if I don’t lose anymore? Was it all worth nothing? I’m wondering if anyone else ever felt these emotions I am a super emotional person but losing weight has been so amazing and it would make me so sad if you know this is it… I’m not sure how to totally explain it I just don’t feel so hot. I know stalls are normal but what If I’m doing something wrong? You know? I’m just scared.
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June 2022 surgery buddies
Mariann812 replied to Jessica1024's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I’m interested to see who is eating salad. I really want to eat salad. I miss it! I’m thinking of chopped steamed spinach in the meantime. My stall was at 4 weeks and lasted 3 days. I immediately went back on liquids with 1 tablespoon of puréed food/once a day, and the numbers are going down again. My water is always first and always at least 64 ounces. No artificial sweeteners or flavors in it. Crystal lite, etc make me stall. It’s not my imagination. As a former runner, I am very aware of what I should and should not consume. I don’t eat cheese…I do eat cottage cheese. No more potatoes since I’m off purée basically. I think I’ve had total 4 tablespoons of mashed potatoes during purée stage. I love chocolate hummus, bone broth, smoked salmon, a one-egg white omelette… and food was not important to me for most of my life so I’m thrilled to be back ‘there’ again. I am so happy and relieved to finally after 10 years of trying to lose weight that there is not anything I feel the need to eat. I’m 100% committed to maintaining at least my mind set that social encounters and occasions do not have to include food. And, if they do, I can be present with a glass of ice water. I’m so thankful that I’ve had this procedure (RNY), I no longer have acid reflux (typically 10-12 Pepcid a day if not more), I am not short of breath (type IV hiatal hernia)…I am incredibly blessed. This is the best thing I have ever done for me! -
June 2022 surgery buddies
Mariann812 replied to Jessica1024's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congratulations 🎈 on your progress! My surgeon told me at 3 weeks post op, that weight loss would slow when solid food was introduced which I did expect. The body metabolizes solids differently. It’s part of the process. Choose nutrient dense, healthy foods, and start building lean muscle. Muscle burns fat. Good luck and keep up the good work! -
June 2022 surgery buddies
KellySleeve1 replied to Jessica1024's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had my sleeve on the 22nd June and now I can eat anything I want apart from tough meats. My dr told me to eat between 900- 1,200 cals a day. I usually have around 900. I’ve lost 20lb so far but this week my weight loss has really slowed down. -
June 2022 surgery buddies
3TAforumgastric replied to Jessica1024's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I think everyone adjusts differently. I’m now off the puree diet and onto the sort diet and feel like I’m eating lots of potato and cheese. It’s weird because usually this would be foods I would avoid on diets. I get between 600-800 calories a day with the help of baby Bells (high in protein), a protein shake and a protein yoghurt. I’m meant to be working to 50gs of protein for dinner but am finding a meal difficult because it’s always protein first and that means I don’t get to the greens and veg. I’ve been quite active, swimming 3 times a week, 40-60 lengths a time so my nutritionist said I can eat more to ensure I have energy. I’ve just come out of the slump 5th week slump, and am loosing again which means it’s gone from water weight to burning actual fat which is great. I was a bit worried about the pause in weight loss. is anyone else struggling to get to eating lots of greens and salads? So over eating yoghurts, smoothies and high protein cheese with potato. I want to feel like it’s a healthier plate. Can anyone eat a salad yet? My op was on the 9th of June -
So after 2 weeks of not having my scale budge, this morning I was down a pound and a half! I finally got past 259! Going to really try to stay off the scale until Friday but it's a relief to finally have the scale move. And somehow I thought I was in week 3 of a stall but when I looked at the calendar I was actually in week 2... it just felt much longer. So relieved to have the scale move... I mean, my brain knew it would but my heart had doubts. Of I go! TTYL! Melly Sent from my SM-F926U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Introducing Myself- I'm new
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to SkinnyMingo1408's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
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Introducing Myself- I'm new
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to SkinnyMingo1408's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi! 👋 Welcome to the forums and yeah stalls suck, but it's a part of the process. Trust the process and stay on your plan. This too shall pass. -
I've been using My Fitness Pal (free version) for many years and it works great. I track everything I eat, and also my weight every morning so I get a nice chart showing my progress. I also use it to take a picture of myself in the mirror once a week and you can do comparisons of how you look now compared to the past side-by-side.
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Mini-cheat 5 days post op
Tufflaw replied to HealthierMe2022's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
It's not the end of the world but take it seriously - if you couldn't follow the rules by day 5, what's going to happen by day 50? Or 500? After I was sleeved in 2016 I did extremely well at first, I followed the plan to a T, I never cheated, and I dropped 120 lbs in about 6 months or so. Then I figured I could splurge a little here and there, have a few bites of a snack, because what's the big deal, right? It ended up turning into a vicious cycle where I ate more and more crap and eventually I regained almost all of the weight I had lost and was absolutely miserable and depressed and feeling like a complete and utter failure. I got the revision to bypass in Nov 2021 and am down nearly 100 pounds, following the rules and doing everything I'm supposed to, and always keeping in mind what happened last time. Don't beat yourself up too bad but if you feel guilty - GOOD! Use that and remember it when you have cravings in the future. Remember this isn't a magic bullet, it's a tool, and it's up to you how you use it. You haven't failed because of one mistake, but you might fail if you let it become two mistakes, then three, and so on. -
Ligamentum Teres Cardiopexy for GERD *after* the sleeve
Bariatricwarrior replied to SleevedK's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello Alicia, I am so sorry you are in pain! Have you reached out to your surgical team? I did not have pain after mine just abdominal swelling and am doing really well and am 3 months post op. Mine was also way more invasive than just the wrap. I will say you have to be careful at first when you are chewing etc because yes when you are healing you swell inwards. And things may feel “stuck” on the wrap . I was on liquids for 3 weeks after. You are still fresh post op. Definitely give yourself some space and grace it does take time to heal . Usually most swelling is gone by 6 weeks. If you need to take your pain meds take them. I will say the spasm thing is normal and will go away in time -
Soft food sooner than two weeks?
SkinnyMingo1408 replied to Ryan Witner's topic in Food and Nutrition
I wouldn't rush it because your tummy is healing and bad juju can happen. I mean you could get lucky and not have any consequences but that will only encourage you to take more risks. In my honest opinion the slower you go the better. My plan had me on 2 weeks full liquid, then 3 weeks pureed, and finally on soft now. Never realized just how good scrambled eggs were until I had to wait to have them. As they say, it's your journey but going slow now will pay off in your future. Give yourself your best chance to succeed. Sent from my SM-F926U using BariatricPal mobile app -
June 2022 surgery buddies
Mariann812 replied to Jessica1024's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I’m 5 weeks post op from RNY, and I can’t imagine getting to 600 a day. 800 is not even in the realm of possibility as far as I’m concerned.. I’ve decided I’m not going to be worried or concerned about it. 🤷🏻♀️ -
I know lots of people who manage to maintain a healthy lifestyle and weight without making it the only thing in their lives, and I envy them deeply! I am afraid that if I take my eye off the prize, it is a terrifyingly fast road back to 300+ pounds. We've all seen people who have gone through this surgery only to gain back all the weight they lost, and I can't even handle the thought of that. There actually are things that I would like to do if I could find the time to do them, but by the time I subtract my job and exercise and meal prep and sleep and the bare minimum housework I need to do out of the number of hours in a week, I never seem to have any time left.
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Good Luck! I'm on week 5 post op and I already feel a difference. I'm moving easier, breathing easier and much to my husband's delight, snoring less. [emoji1787] You can do this! Sent from my SM-F926U using BariatricPal mobile app
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i think i lost like 15lb or so. 2 week pre op diet... It was rough the first 3-4 days but after that you start to get use to it and it becomes a little easier. fatigue no big issues, Hunger was a big issue. I kept myself busy to not think about food.
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Thanks for the reply... It's nice to hear from someone who understands. My blood pressure never got as low as yours (at its lowest, a few months after my surgery, it was about 80/50; now it's more like 110/70), but my resting heart rate was in the high 30s. Any time I went to a doctor, the nurses taking my vitals thought there was something wrong with the machine and had to check my pulse manually. Now I have a pacemaker that kicks in if my heart rate goes below 60 bpm. I wonder if this is a common thing with fat people. I always felt like I had to work twice as hard as anyone else just to prove I wasn't stupid and lazy as people would assume because I was fat. When I got serious about my health and stopped working 20ish extra hours per week, I felt like a failure because I couldn't keep up with what people had come to expect from me. I felt like I was slacking because I was only working 40-50 hours/week. Ironically, when I was doing badly at my job for the first time in my life, I finally got a promotion at another branch of my company, and they had to hire two people to replace me at my old job. I, too, feel a bit angry when I realize how much they took advantage of me, expecting me to do two jobs for the salary of one. I just wish I didn't have to choose between my weight and the rest of my life. I envy people who have never had to struggle with their weight and don't have to devote their lives to it. I want to have my cake and eat it too!
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Did you follow the pre op liquid diet properly? Some surgeons only want three or four days, but most want two weeks to ensure the liquid diet. it is designed to shrink the liver for surgery and very important it is followed. If you cheat on it, it is a sign you are not a good candidate for surgery.
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Introducing Myself- I'm new
ShoppGirl replied to SkinnyMingo1408's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hello and welcome. Stalls can be tough but you are correct that this one probably won’t be your last. If you can stay away from the scale it’s a lot less stressful. I shouldn’t talk though cause I couldn’t do it.
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