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Well happy birthday weekend to me! Still at 285pds.. Started this journey 11 years ago at 275.. Gotta get back on track! Lots of death in my family and depression. I've tried intermittent fasting but doctor says my menopause is the problem no matter what I do! Junk food is my enemy! I wish I had known you can still eat whatever you like after being banded. I would never of done this. Any suggestions are welcomed.. Just turned 59 with a disability. Can't exercise much... Please help.. Should I just do protein shakes?
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Restaurants
Starwarsandcupcakes replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’ve only been to a sit-down restaurant a few times in the past 18 months so I just order whatever I want. It’s a special treat so I don’t do it often. I then eat until restriction which depending on the item can be a few bites or a whole cup of soup or salad. I almost always bring home leftovers that may or may not get eaten. I still order from fast food places but I usually get a kids meal now with the fruit option instead of fries as they don’t sit well. -
Any April 2021 surgeries?!
Blueslily replied to KidaandRoux's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello All, I'm back from the family gathering for the holiday weekend. The drive was 4.5 hours. Prior to this journey, I would have a bag of snacks in the car with me and would enjoy snacks along the way. This time I packed water, protein drinks, edamame, chicken, and Turkey and cheese roll ups. I made the drive alone which was great. I left early in the morning so I ate the turkey and cheese roll up for breakfast at the beginning of the drive. I drank water and a protein drink. I ate a little edamame as a snack. For lunch, I ate some chicken (2 ounces) and edamame. I chose options that are easy in the car. I wanted to eat lunch prior to sewing family because I wanted to have already eaten my food so I would not eat whatever they were eating. Man, as I drove down the highway, all I could see was fast food places one after another. My goodness. They really stood out. When I took an exit for the bathroom or to get has, it just hit me how much easy access people have to really bad options. I totally understand that when people are traveling, they may opt for fast food because they believe it's cheaper or saves time, but it really stood out. I rarely would eat fast food before surgery. Chicl-Fil-A or Zaxbys chicken are usually the only options I consider. I don't eat burgers. Now I don't consider those 2 places either because I don't eat fried food or grease. Just sharing about my observation and I guess a concern. There is just crazy easy access to food thats bad for us. I'm proud of myself for not being tempted when I drove past my favorite ice cream shop and when I walked into the gas station and did not buy a snack or sugary drink (juice or soda). -
Restaurants
HealthyLifeStyle replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Before surgery I would eat fast food at least 3 times a week and sometimes more. I never cooked or hardly ever and if I did, it was all bad, quick stuff like mac and cheese. I do a lot of meal prep now and it is a lot easier to just heat up stuff I cooked earlier in the week. I am freezing a lot of things now also. I put them in portion control containers and just take out one at a time. It is so much easier than I thought it would be. I was never a big soup eater, and now I eat soup at least once or twice a week for dinner. Progresso lite soups are great. I take out the pasta and add chickpeas, carrots and green beans. -
I've gotten Egg McMuffins when I've been on the road - 300 kcal and lots of protein (I'm also six years out, so...)...but other than something like Wendy's chili (also eaten while on the road), that's pretty much the extent of my fast food eating these last six years.
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lostmykeysinspace replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I could see getting it if I were traveling or had like....a super exceptionally busy schedule (the latter of which I rarely experience). But in my day to day life, fast food has no place. Pre surgery we used to have fast food at least two or three times a week, and learning to make my own food at home rather than relying on fast food was one lifestyle change I was determined to make. I am learning to love cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. If anyone else is looking for ways to avoid fast food,I recommend learning to meal prep. We don't prep all our meals, but having plenty of tasty food in the fridge makes it so much easier to avoid fast food when you're tired after work and don't want to cook. -
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HealthyLifeStyle replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven't nor will I ever eat fast food again in my life. Not just because of the surgery, but because I know its just bad all the way around. I figure I have gone 9 months without out so I can just keep doing it. -
Restaurants
lostmykeysinspace replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My husband and I LOVE to eat out, so we've probably gone to restaurants 4-5 times since I graduated to normal foods. Covid restrictions are also easing up in our area so we've gone mostly with friends because we're just so excited to see each other again. I make sure I know the menu beforehand and if possible, even check the nutrition info. Most chain restaurants can break down everything for you. And I agree, don't be afraid to ask for modifications. I used to love sushi so when we went to a sushi restaurant, the first thing I asked was what could I do as a person who can't eat rice right now but still wanted sushi. They pointed out a few riceless rolls they had on the menu that I didn't know about, and bam! I had sushi! I'm trying to not fall back into old habit so my husband and I are trying to limit ourselves to two restaurant trips a month now that we've got it out of our systems. My hard and fast rule is no fast food. If we go out to eat, it's a sit down experience. It's harder on the wallet, but I think it's better because we're more apt to make better choices and only go out when we really want to. -
Just finished working my last shift prior to surgery. Monday I get to have a light breakfast, a protein shake for lunch then clear liquids thereafter. I have to be at the hospital by 5am Tuesday, June 1st. It’s just crazy how fast the time seems to have passed since my Informational Seminar and first consult!
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What should I aim for in terms of healthy goal weight?
ms.sss replied to ThanaK's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
In the beginning, I set a goal of 120lbs because this would put me smack dab in the middle of a "normal" weight range for my height. By the time I got down to 127lbs, I decided that was enough as I felt I was looking too thin. Now fast forward 2 years after reaching modified goal of 127, and I now weigh 112 as of this morning. The funny thing is that I actually don't think I look as thin/gaunt now as i did at 127 lbs two years ago. Soooo...I think that weight loss and/or maintenance goals in terms of total actual weight fluctuates over time because the distribution and composition of those pounds may look different at different times. I think. These days so long as my clothes don't start feeling tight I'm good, lol. -
Sick of feeling sick
Struglinghrd replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm so sorry you are feeling this way. I had a real rough time right after my surgery. The first thing was realizing that I had become allergic to the whey protein. Next I was trying to eat to much to fast. I struggle with food addiction., to this day. I had to get the food storage containers out of the baby section and watch what I put in them. Vegetables, chicken, seafood but not to much. We can't eat off a plate that is too much and it makes you feel miserable. Lastly I used CBD oil I checked with my doc first and it helped me become mentally strong to fight the fight. -
Lying about not getting surgery is awful
ShoppGirl replied to GinormousReislin's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Start telling them that you are dieting and eating better now and seeing a nutritionist and exercising. Everything you are already doing so when they see you next and you’ve lost weight it won’t seem so fast. -
Yea. Real fast. I'm still in shock. I'm having trouble getting used to the new me. Feels good though.
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I'll be eleven years out June 11th. I lost it fast and maintained at or below goal for six years. I've regained some, but not even half. I'm more concerned with another hiatal hernia (one was discovered and repaired when I had WLS), endoscopy (because of GERD) in Nov 2019 revealed another hernia, a stricture and ulcer. Surgeon made it clear he does not repair hernias, and I was not made aware of the stricture (what is that?) and I had no idea about the ulcer. I was put on a prescription PPI. It worked for two months, I had previously been eating 8 - 10 Tums a day, every day. I needed zero immediately.....and then started needing one every so often, he upped the medication to twice a day. That helped for a little while, but I'm back to needing Tums several times a week, although I do not need as many as before. I've been awakened with horrible GERD, coming up into my throat. I never did this before. This is new. I made an appointment with a bariatric surgeon/general surgeon, I'll see him June 17th. I'm not sure what to expect. Everything I've ready, revision to bypass is the best way to fix this for good. I was self pay the first time around, I'm hoping if it comes to that, insurance will cover it. Let me know what you decide. I'd love to know the process with your doctor. Tests etc. Good luck!
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I would ask your nutritionist. At 4 months out my nutritionist had me on a 600-800 calorie and 60-80 carb diet plan. But every person is different and so is their plan. Also, my weight loss slowed after 3 months. The first three months I lost fast. Then the following three months I averaged 8 pounds a month. The next 5 months following that I averaged 5 pounds a month. My average lately is about 3 pounds a month. I'm 16 months out now so my diet plan is 900-1200 calories and 80-150 carbs per day (I try to keep my carb intake around 90 and my calories no higher than 1000 (though some days it HAS gone close to 1200). Also, my daily sodium allowance is 1200mg, but I try and get under 900mg because I retain water like CRAZY!
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you're down to your original surgery weight because, like most of us, you probably "gained" weight while in the hospital because of all the IV fluids. It can take up to a week for them to work their way out of your system. I've heard of people "gaining" as much as 10 lbs while in the hospital! fluids go through our stomachs really fast since our pyloric valves were bypassed, so I'd be very surprised if you could stretch your stomach from fluids. Maybe you could if you REALLY slammed them, but 40-50 oz over the course of the day isn't "really slamming" them. I've never heard of anyone doing that from drinking fluids, and we were never warned we could stretch our stomachs from that. So...I'm not sure what to say...
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That was really fast! You've completely changed in half a year.
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if you're still seeing your bariatric team, I'd start there. Or if not, is it possible to see them again? Otherwise, if you're not still tracking your food intake, start there. Track for a couple of weeks to figure out what your average calorie intake is now. Then try cutting back by 100 calories or so for another couple of weeks. If that doesn't do the trick, cut back by another 100 calories. Rinse and repeat. Eventually you'll find the level where you'll start losing weight. also, start doing some of things we did that first year after surgery (NOT all the way back to shakes and purees - I mean how we ate after the first couple of months - focusing mostly on protein and non-starchy vegetables. Then if you have room, maybe a small serving of fruit or whole-grain carb). if you're having trouble with hunger while cutting back, add in more vegetables - I try to eat vegetables with every meal when I'm trying to lose (I don't always with breakfast, but I DO blend a cup of fresh spinach or kale in with my morning protein shake to make up for it). I also always keep raw veggies (with a dip made from plain Greek yogurt and ranch dressing mix), sugar free popsicles, and sugar free Jello around, too. Healthy fats like avocado and peanut butter or a handful of nuts can also help with the hunger - but just have a small portion of those since they're pretty high in calories. good luck with this. I know it's tough - I'm battling a 10-lb COVID gain right now and I know it isn't easy, but people do it... At least you're catching it at 40 lbs while it's still do-able oh btw - I know a lot of people who've regained who've had success with Weight Watchers, Keto, and/or intermittent fasting - so those might be options for you, too...
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Losing too much weight prior to surgery?
ShoppGirl replied to lizonaplane's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I actually gained weight the closer I got to my surgery because I did the little food funerals that many of us do. Either way it gets harder and harder to lose weight the more we lose so hopefully you won’t lose quite as much the next couple of months but maybe relax your diet just a bit if you are losing it that fast. So sad we have to play these games with something so important as our health. I was close to the weight before the food funerals and asked this question too. For me they also said it went by the weight you are at your pre op appointment (before the liver shrink diet). -
Still feeling nauseous
Kris77 replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Yup. If I eat too fast. It comes on like a train and I feel like I’m going to barf. Seems to happen more when I get to talking a lot at a meal and forget to eat slow. Still have to concentrate even almost 3 years out. -
What one thing do you wish you'd known before having surgery?
Chantrella replied to FutureSylph's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I wouldn’t be able to drink or gulp water fast. I would no longer be able to tolerate artificial sweeteners. -
What one thing do you wish you'd known before having surgery?
blackcatsandbaddecisions replied to FutureSylph's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Surgery is a weight loss assist/boost, but it’s not going to do the work for you. I hate seeing posts of people who are back at fast food, candy, pastries, chips etc within a few months of surgery. Just because they “can” eat some of this stuff doesn’t mean they should be at this stage in the weight loss phase. Focus on your goal of weight loss, not testing your surgery limits. Your surgery might allow you to eat almost anything without trouble, but at the end of the day you’re still responsible for what you eat. Don’t live off a diet of protein shakes and water only, but also take this opportunity to reinvent your eating habits so you don’t end up back where you started in a few years. I was in my preop class with a guy I know who kept saying he was going to eat exactly how he did preop but just let the surgery limit his portion sizes. He stopped losing weight only a few months post surgery and never even got close to his goal. -
May Surgeries - check in!
BypassedSophie replied to ChunkyCali's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My first two weeks post-op were not great. I struggled with fluids, intermittent gas, pain from my gut and incisions, and unbelievable fatigue. I think what you are going through is normal—you are only 5 days post-op. Keep trying to drink tiny sips, walk around the house, and nap. If you keep having pain though, call your doctor. I hope you feel better soon! P. S.—week 3 is much better! 😉 -
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POSTPONED Again - 3rd Time A Charm? 🌈 Anyone Else Deal With Postponed Date?
You Are My Sunshine posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm trying not to get too frustrated about this. My surgery was scheduled for May, then June, and now JULY. All good reason(s) for reschedule though. I have some chest congestion that has hung around and turned into a bit of pneumonia. It was pushed out, and then my regular doctor said to push it out a little further so I can see a specialist in the meantime. I'm dissapointed but feel very comfortable with the reasoning for it. I don't want to go into surgery with weakened lungs. But I feel my resolve busted a little bit, and maybe a bit of relief. It's 100% the right choice, medically speaking. I was half-way into my liquid diet when I got the news, and now i'm going 2 months waiting until surgery. I know it will probably go by fast, but it's hard not to think of that as a time where I would be making progress, healing, and now I'm not. At any rate, if you're dealing with this, you're not alone. -
Not much weight loss; should I be concerned?
catwoman7 replied to SoulGardener's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
you are right. There are so many things that factor into your rate of weight loss that you have little to no control over, such as age, gender, starting BMI, genetics, metabolic rate, what percentage of your body is muscle, etc. The only two factors that you have a lot of control over is your how closely you stick to your program and your activity level. If you're good with those, then you'll lose the weight, whether fast or slow. I was a slow loser from the get-go, but I was very committed to my program, and I ended up losing all of my excess weight (over 200 lbs). In the end, it has more to do with your level of commitment than it does your rate of weight loss.
