October List of Surgery's

[Mogwaicat 80]

I had my surgery Oct 28th, lately my emotions have been all over the place. I'm not sure why, I'm thinking some of the reasons are:

Being off of my birth control for so long.

Adjusting to the change.

Holidays

And more. . My question is since surgery has anyone else have some emotional days?

Mood swings come with the territory, I'm afraid. As we shed the fat we're digging up hormones. I doubled down on the, erm, lady problems this month as well as being cranky/sad.

[Dar200 285]

@@Dar200 I love cottage cheese too, eat it at least once a day!!! The unflavored Protein Powder has helped me a lot! And the chicken broth flavor is good added to a lot of Soups, like my homemade ham & split pea! Keep trying it gets better all the time!! How are you doing on your weight loss?

weight loss is moving along at about four pounds a week. I've been having better luck with getting my Protein by mixing sugar free pudding mixes with flavorless protein powder. Also tolerating eggs really well. I'm really weird. I don't like Soup. I can eat it maybe once a week if I force myself to. I'm just adding protein powder to everything that isn't already protein and it is working. I think my nausea has calmed way down.

[60&goin4it 931]

@@Dar200 Your weight loss is going really well, mine is around 2 lbs a week now. Glad to hear that your nausea is better!!

[SleeveandRNYchica 1,155]

I had my 6 week post op appt yesterday. I have kinda stalled out only losing 5lbs from my 2 week post op to 6 week post op. I had my period one week and two weeks prior to that I didn't lose a pound! The NP didn't seem to concerned, as I am following the rules and I went back to work during that time. I did admit to not getting 2 Protein Shakes a day and she said that could cause me to stall. I don't go back until 1/22. I am now on full diet, so I had my 1st salad today. I also got rid of chewable vitamins!!! Yeah!!! That one Multivitamin was YUCK. I meet with the exercise consultant tomorrow. I hope everyone is doing well. It seems like people are checking in less.

[60&goin4it 931]

@@SleeveandRNYchica I can't have salad until 3 months, all the Dr.'s are different, I'm jealous, miss my salads! I'm at 8 weeks now, & still have a lot of the chewables left but once they are gone, I don't plan on staying on them. They are an extra 30 calories a day. I noticed a lot of us aren't on here as much, I think everyone is doing better & not as scared as before surgery, soaking up all the info we could!!! Plus just busy going back to work & holidays! Hopefully we will all check in periodically to see how we are doing.

I got my blood work back & it was very good except I had a little too high of B12 ! Go figure! Never expected to be too high in something. I think I figured out why, I drink a Powerade zero 32 oz every day & it has B12 in it so with the multi 2 x & it I'm getting too much. So I will cut back to every other day of the powerade zero & see what my next blood work says. I'm getting 45 min. of walking 6 days a week. The weight loss has slowed down but is still moving.

[Dar200 285]

I haven't been on here as much because I have moved over to the post surgery chats. I do like to check in from time to time to see how everyone is doing.

[WillieBradley 70]

I am in here reading everyday, but I don't post as much as before surgery. I am doing well. Had surgery on October 15th. My highest weight was 289. I was 280 before pre-op, 272 at surgery, and am now 239. I am eating ok, and sometimes hit goal on liquids, but always manage to hit the Protein goals as of lately. Strange because I was drinking over 90 ounces a day before surgery...

Otherwise, nothing too eventful here. Keeping up with the exercise every other day, and trying to eat whenever I can although I am not hungry very often. Hopefully I will have some before and after pictures to share. Viewing other people's before and after photos are very motivational. Everyone looks very good.

[395Ron 396]

Went to see my bariatric surgeon and NUT today. They are pleased with my weight loss. I am now on all foods (salad as well) except no rice, Pasta or bread. This is a dangerous time. Trying new foods. I can't wait to have a dill pickle wrap for some reason.

I am going to outpatient PT 3 times a week. I am still having issues with stairs and balance. They did a Brain MRI and found multiple issues with circulation. I have an appointment with a Neurologist 8 January to see about that and how bad the nerve damage s in my right thigh. It is numb and every time I take a step it burns.

@@60&goin4it I eat 3 times a day with no Snacks. 1/4 cup or 2oz per meal. At 3 months I will go to 1/3 cup or 3oz, 6 months 1/2 cup or 4oz, 9 months 3/4 cup or 6oz, 12 months 1 cup or 8 oz. Next month on 6 January I will graduate to 1/3 cup.

My B12 was high as well. I am now taking it every other day. They forgot to do a few test so I will have to go back to get them done.

@@Mogwaicat what is chicken sausage and where do you find it? I guess I have had my head in the sand because I have never heard of it. It could be because I live in the boonies and they don't have the fancy stuff here.

@@L.Harmony I can't say I have had any emotional days YET.

[shayshay1989 22]

I had surgery Mon can you add me to the list

[whoahbabyy 105]

I am still on a stall! It's driving crazy. I've been walking but I've been slacking on my fluids and Protein. I've also had mashed potatoes on thanksgiving (like 2 bites) and bites of cranberry bread over the holidays.

The holidays are horrible. I'm so easily tempted. This can't be the reason I'm in a 3 week stall!

[60&goin4it 931]

@@395Ron I hope everything goes well with the Neurologist!! After reading the amounts everyone else is eating I'm going to hold my intake at 2/3 cup & not do more until I talk with my Nut. at my 3 month appt. As long as I get 60g of Protein or more in, I think I will be fine. I will then see too if drinking my Powerade every other day brings the B12 down.

[60&goin4it 931]

@@WillieBradley Your weight loss is fantastic! Keep up the good work!!!! I was thinking about the before & after picture's too! I think I will wait until I reach my goal!!

[60&goin4it 931]

@@whoahbabyy It sounds like the normal 3 week stall everyone talks about on here! I doubt if the 2 bites of things on Thanksgiving caused it. I think your lack of fluids & Protein is probably more of the reason, your body wants to slow down it thinks its starving. Your doing great, & the walking is the best thing!!! Don't let the holidays get you down! Maybe walk a little more the day before & after!

[SleeveandRNYchica 1,155]

I am so frustrated with this whole process. Trying not to be but I am. 5lbs is 4 weeks and again nothing this week. It is like a guessing game. If you are getting enough calories and Protein and exercise but not too much because we are already at a huge calorie deficit.

I did our menu for the week and I am doing all low carb cooking not that I am eating carbs like that anyway. I really hope I start to see a little more weight loss soon, today I just feel like crying....

[Cali_Angel 82]

I am so frustrated with this whole process. Trying not to be but I am. 5lbs is 4 weeks and again nothing this week. It is like a guessing game. If you are getting enough calories and Protein and exercise but not too much because we are already at a huge calorie deficit.

I did our menu for the week and I am doing all low carb cooking not that I am eating carbs like that anyway. I really hope I start to see a little more weight loss soon, today I just feel like crying....

Took the words right out of my mouth. I feel the same way. I feel like I'm failing! =(. Your not alone!