Anyone having surgery in Oct ?

[s0rda 339]

5 weeks post op and I'm down 30lbs. I went to buy a new pair of jeans yesterday and I'm down 2 pant sizes, it feels great because even if I don't see my weight loss the proof is in my clothing. This journey is far from over and far from easy. I'm taking it day by day, hour by hour, and really learning how to put what I need first. The Protein and Water intake is a pain in the ass but it makes me take better care of myself.

Weird side note, before surgery I disliked coffee. Now I drink one every morning. I take a premade Premier Protein vanilla shake add a teaspoon of instant coffee and some ice. The vanilla is sweet enough that you don't have to add anything else, but for flavor I recommend adding sugar-free syrups.< /p>

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[60&goin4it 931]

@ I bet when things get moving it will go down! lol not literally but the weight! I try to take Miralax with my Water every other day, have you tried it?

@@s0rda Great news about the weight & pant size! I put my 1st pair of jeans, my comfy slightly loose ones before surgery in my good will bag today, got to loose!!! I too just started drinking coffee again 1/2 cup with premier vanilla shake in it, its so good!!

[395Ron 396]

@@60&goin4it thank you for the recipe. I was actually looking for a different one. Also do you have a smaller version? I am the only one in my house that eats chili and I think that recipe would be too much. My parents are coming up today and I think I will get them to make me some chili and freeze some and let them take the rest home. I may get them to make some egg salad and vegetable Soup without corn. I would like to try that Ricotta Bake as well.

@@s0rda I went back over all the posts and I saw where you posted something about Bariatric Advantage Vitamins 250 and 500. The flavors interested me but I could not figure out what 250 and 500 meant. I went to the Bariatric Advantage website and could not figure it out there either. Can you provide a link to the Bariatric Advantage website for these products? Thanks.

[395Ron 396]

@@edie091371 Hope hubby is still doing great! Did I see where you posted that your son had a Nutrionist appointment? Does that mean he is thinking about Bariatric surgery as well?

[395Ron 396]

Sunday is my weigh-in day:

403 High weight in July 2015

356 Surgery weight 6 Oct

313 Current weight

-47 Before surgery

-43 Since surgery

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-90 Total weight loss so far

Edited November 16, 2015 by 395Ron

[395Ron 396]

I have noticed a new symptom in the last few days. I now have a tremor in my fingers. My son came to visit last night and he wanted to watch me play a game on the computer. I started playing and I have to hold keys down for a while at times. While holding the keys down the tremors got much much worse where I almost couldn't play. I will bring this up to the doctor Tuesday but I have to say this scares me.

It has been almost 6 weeks since my initial surgery and I toss and turn all night long. If I get on my side, either side, my internal parts still bother me or my stomach starts feeling queasy.

[60&goin4it 931]

@@395Ron sorry I don't have a smaller version, but I seem to be able to tolerate my regular homemade chili with just leaner meat. Your mom & dad or wife may have one that would work fine! Chili & the ricotta bake is what I eat a lot of. I always freeze my leftover chili since it freezes so well. I even freeze my leftover marinara sauce for the ricotta bake since there will be extra. If you have any small containers you could put a bunch of 1or 2 serving in the freezer that would thaw quickly!!

Your weight loss is great!!! How is your energy level? I wonder if the tremor is just fatigue & from everything you have been through! My son-in- law was in a bad motorcycle accident in Arlington Texas 1 1/2 years ago. Had to airvac him to hospital where he aspirated into his lungs & head trauma. Was there for 6 weeks then physical therapy for 2. Doing great now!!! Prayers are answered & we are all praying that you will come back from this set back stronger & healthier than before!! Sending you & your wife hugs & remember as you always said "You got this"!!!!

Edited November 15, 2015 by 60&goin4it

[SleeveandRNYchica 1,155]

@ I bet when things get moving it will go down! lol not literally but the weight! I try to take miralax with my Water every other day, have you tried it?

I am taking benefiber. I just started regularly so we shall see if it helps. I have been going but it is never enough and difficult. I know TMI. This process is interesting. I just keep thinking hopefully I feel almost like myself soon. I go back to work tomorrow. I must admit I am not looking forward to it. I ans still dealing with pain if I bend down or stretch. Also when I am tired I feel it more.

[60&goin4it 931]

@ I started feeling more like myself at 4 weeks. Best of luck going back to work, I know its no fun when you don't feel like it!

[SleeveandRNYchica 1,155]

@ I started feeling more like myself at 4 weeks. Best of luck going back to work, I know its no fun when you don't feel like it!

That's good news! Thank you. I know it gets better with each passing day. I guess you see some people just rebound like they never had surgery lol. I am not in that boat. I had a long day yesterday and so much wAlking I was wiped out! Come on week 4! I guess getting back into a routine is not a bad thing. Getting up at 4 AM is gonna be tough!!!

[s0rda 339]

@@60&goin4it thank you for the recipe. I was actually looking for a different one. Also do you have a smaller version? I am the only one in my house that eats chili and I think that recipe would be too much. My parents are coming up today and I think I will get them to make me some chili and freeze some and let them take the rest home. I may get them to make some egg salad and vegetable Soup without corn. I would like to try that Ricotta Bake as well.

@@s0rda I went back over all the posts and I saw where you posted something about Bariatric Advantage Vitamins 250 and 500. The flavors interested me but I could not figure out what 250 and 500 meant. I went to the Bariatric Advantage website and could not figure it out there either. Can you provide a link to the Bariatric Advantage website for these products? Thanks.

Hello Ron as far as the Vitamins go there are 2 versions you can buy one has 250mg and you have to eat 2 chews which look like starbursts and have my 2 favorite flavors raspberry and lemon. The 500mg you only take once a day I think the best flavor for those is the orange. I will look for the online information and post it. I hope this clears up a little of the confusion that is me lol

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[jjod 197]

@@60&goin4it thank you for the recipe. I was actually looking for a different one. Also do you have a smaller version? I am the only one in my house that eats chili and I think that recipe would be too much. My parents are coming up today and I think I will get them to make me some chili and freeze some and let them take the rest home. I may get them to make some egg salad and vegetable Soup without corn. I would like to try that Ricotta Bake as well.

@@s0rda I went back over all the posts and I saw where you posted something about Bariatric Advantage Vitamins 250 and 500. The flavors interested me but I could not figure out what 250 and 500 meant. I went to the Bariatric Advantage website and could not figure it out there either. Can you provide a link to the Bariatric Advantage website for these products? Thanks.

250 and 500 refers to mg of Calcium. I take these and they are super yummy. I also like the Bariatric Advantage advanced multi EA. They are chewable.

So glad that you're better!

[s0rda 339]

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[s0rda 339]

I posted a screenshot of Bariatric Advantage's order form I hope that helps @@395Ron

I take their Vitamins I enjoy the calcium chews and I have the multi Vitamin in pill form the only downside for me is on an empty stomach they make me nauseous. I've tried the chewable multi Vitamin from them it was chalky but I didn't get nauseous.

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[scubav85 110]

I still haven't gotten sick or anything. Sugar doesn't bother me. .neither does alcohol sugar. Will be careful though still avoiding sugary foods so it doesn't effect my weight loss.

I was approved for Insure Nutrition shakes through insurance. .then found out they scam insurance companies by charging $5000 a month for Protein Shakes and supplements. Before my order was processed I called them to cancel it. They said ok it's canceled. .then the next day I checked my insurance and saw they processed it even though they said they canceled it. Insure Nutrition is a scam.