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April 2013 Post-Op Group

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Krystal7k    243

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I have only thrown up one time in 10 weeks. But I really have felt sick to my stomach all day!

I hate that feeling

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Dawnolson    85

Dawnolson
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I add fat free mayo and mix it with a spoon

I just found out to add low fat Greek yogurt to my tuna! It tastes the same and gives you more protein!!

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Dawnolson    85

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I'm two and a half weeks out and had lost almost 15 lbs. I weighed myself this morning and found that I've *gained* a pound. Has this happened to anybody else yet? I'm staying within my portion sizes and still on the stage 3 soft Protein diet.

Yes! I am 3 weeks and 4 days and I have stalked for the last week. Everyone tells me it's the dreaded 3-4 week stall. My support group said to watch what your doing and limit carbs and do exercise and you will start loosing again. I'm hoping their correct.

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Krystal7k    243

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Yes! I am 3 weeks and 4 days and I have stalked for the last week. Everyone tells me it's the dreaded 3-4 week stall. My support group said to watch what your doing and limit carbs and do exercise and you will start loosing again. I'm hoping their correct.

They are I hate those stupid stalls but you will have them and before you know it the scale will move again

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Dawnolson    85

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They are I hate those stupid stalls but you will have them and before you know it the scale will move again

I'm hoping tomorrow!! Lol it's been a week so I'm ready to get on with this! :)

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Janice's Journey    3

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How's everyone's weight loss by going I'm 6 days away from my 2 months and down 42lbs was hoping I'd be down 50lbs but I don't think 8lbs in 6 days is gonna happen lol

My surgery was 4/29/13, and I am only down 18 lbs. The scale is just not moving. Went to bariatric support meeting tonight. Talked to nutritionist a bit. She said I am doing everything right, and to hang in there, the weight will eventually come off. She said because I had 5 surgeries that day of my RNY, I may still be healing. She also said by 8 weeks most patients typically lose 30-40 lbs. Well, I am 6.5 weeks out and still at 18 lbs. I feel discouraged but am trying to have a positive attitude.

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iamworthit    208

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My surgery was 4/29/13' date=' and I am only down 18 lbs. The scale is just not moving. Went to bariatric support meeting tonight. Talked to nutritionist a bit. She said I am doing everything right, and to hang in there, the weight will eventually come off. She said because I had 5 surgeries that day of my RNY, I may still be healing. She also said by 8 weeks most patients typically lose 30-40 lbs. Well, I am 6.5 weeks out and still at 18 lbs. I feel discouraged but am trying to have a positive attitude.[/quote']

Five surgeries at the same time? What all did you do? Be proud of yourself it will happen. :)

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Janice's Journey    3

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Five surgeries at the same time? What all did you do? Be proud of yourself it will happen. :)

Well, I went in for RNY, but ended up with a hiatal hernia repair, umbilical hernia repair, gallbladder removal, and bowel resection (in addition to RNY). Whew!

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iamworthit    208

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Well' date=' I went in for RNY, but ended up with a hiatal hernia repair, umbilical hernia repair, gallbladder removal, and bowel resection (in addition to RNY). Whew![/quote']

Bless your heart! I agree with your nut you need time to heal and it holy smokes that must have been rough.

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brandnewme2013    97

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Thank you and I was bummed that the switch your surgery date

I was bummed as well. But I'm passed that point now. 3 wks out and I'm happy.

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Janice's Journey    3

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Bless your heart! I agree with your nut you need time to heal and it holy smokes that must have been rough.

Thanks for your kind words :)

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brandnewme2013    97

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Today is 10 weeks from my surgery date on April 2nd. Just got on the scale before my shower and I have lost 50 lbs. Yay! That makes me happy!! :D

That's great! Hope I'm there in 10 wks or at least close.

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brandnewme2013    97

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Of course!! I love this group. I feel like I have so much in common with everyone. Usually someone can relate and everyone is always supportive!

I can tell that everyone is supportive. I love 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

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        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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