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January 2013 Post Op

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Natasha K    27

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I went back to work today. It was just a half day, so not too bad. I've lost 28#s, very, very happy about that! I can't believe I'm almost out of my size 18pants...yeah!!

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jekkajo    26

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Since my preop appt on 1/11 I'm down 28.6.... Not I including the 7 lbs I put back on in hospital .....

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Dotie316    25

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DOS 1/21/2013

I'm down 28 lbs since my surgery. I went back to work one week after surgery half days and worked my first full day today. I had my first follow up dr appt yesterday and I have progressed to adding soft foods such as turkey chili, meatloaf, etc. I was even told I could try Pasta. I was concerned about that when my nutritionist said I could have it. I've read all over here that pasta is a problem, but the nutritionist said its fine if I chew well and eat slowly. Guess what she was right. I ate less than an 1/8 of cup with my turkey meatballs and sauce, but it was devious especially after only having yogurt, Protein Shakes, and blenderized soup! I've only had a positive experience since the surgery and I'm so grateful!

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redlockqt    17

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Had my 4 week follow up today. Have not lost one pound in 2 weeks. I'm getting Protein and liquids but apparently my body is still in starvation mode because I'm not getting in nearly enough calories. Nut wants me at 1000 a day. Says 800 minimum. I haven't hit 800 yet! I can't get any more food in! Also won't ok exercise because I'm not getting in enough calories for "daily living activity" ugh getting frustrated.

-18lbs

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lovealways    287

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I feel like 24lbs at 3 weeks post-op (including weight lost from 2 week pre-op diet) is too slow =\

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Teka2011    73

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I feel like 24lbs at 3 weeks post-op (including weight lost from 2 week pre-op diet) is too slow =\

Who are you telling? I'm 3 out and down 26 from surgery including lol. I'm about to hit the gym HARD!! But then again I'm in a size 18 now! I was a 24/26 when this started

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nienie    113

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Hey everyone! 12 days since surgery- first post op appointment and those awful stitches out. I feel so much better. 15 pounds lost since admission so I will take that. I didn't gain in the hospital but I was so sick and had a horrid recovery with nausea that it doesn't surprise me. Started Step 3 diet today so actual food- one item a day but better then just liquids, Jello and yogurt. I stay on step 3 diet until my next appointment in March. Have a great night :P

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Jessica9190    127

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I have dry mouth all the time. I drink plenty. It's worse at night.

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Fiusha    44

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Yep I feel like Im always thirsty and my lips are dry

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brattyAsh    27

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Who are you telling? I'm 3 out and down 26 from surgery including lol. I'm about to hit the gym HARD!! But then again I'm in a size 18 now! I was a 24/26 when this started

U only lost 26 lbs but down that many sizes? Wow! Ive lost 40ish and have barely moved into my next size down.

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brattyAsh    27

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Anyone else post op GB and had their gallbladder out before this surgery? If so, r u having issues?

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Teka2011    73

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U only lost 26 lbs but down that many sizes? Wow! Ive lost 40ish and have barely moved into my next size down.

40 is great!!! I wish!!

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Natasha K    27

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Anyone else post op GB and had their gallbladder out before this surgery? If so, r u having issues?

I had my GB out 1.5 years ago and just had surgery last month. I had no issues after GB surgery. So glad I did it, because the stones were killing me! (the pain...lol)

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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