Just got my surgery date! So excited!! I got a call from the nurse yesterday and she said since my BP has been dangerously high at the last couple visits & at the exercise physiologists visit, their going to try to move the surgery date to October if any spot comes open! Yaay!

3 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

No, I think it's truly legit! I've heard it can last up to 2-3 weeks, but hopefully it won't for you. Make sure you really stay hydrated and get your Vitamins in with what Protein you can get down. My nut said it's really gonna help shake things up.

21lbs is fantastic! Is that including pre-op diet too? Or purely post surgery day wt to now?

Preop I was 242

day of surg 227

current is 221

..so most is the preop fluid diet.

Just now, RNY-Fall-2017 said:

Preop I was 242

day of surg 227

current is 221

..so most is the preop Fluid diet.

Wow! So great!!! You have a ton of post-surgery fluid on your still I'd bet. It's all gonna come whooshing off. Swearsies!!!

Congrats!

(Silently praying that I can lose that much pre-op...but not holding my breath...much. haha)

1 minute ago, FluffyChix said:

Wow! So great!!! You have a ton of post-surgery Fluid on your still I'd bet. It's all gonna come whooshing off. Swearsies!!!

Congrats!

(Silently praying that I can lose that much pre-op...but not holding my breath...much. haha)

Your doing great! I’m going to start tuna soon too-that will help and I like the nasal b12 idea for energy! Can’t wait to watch your progress too! I’m 5’8”, was 242 & down to 221 now at 3 wks post op. Scale hasn’t seemed to wanna move much this week.

Your doing great down to 221! I went shopping hoping to get smaller clothes but still in the same size. It's weird.

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Post surg fluid retention...? This is my first surgery ever, so I’m a newbie at it. I’ve been wondering why im not losing more post surg weight!!? I’ve only lost 6 lbs (I’m 3wks post op as of today).

Also, Im wondering if we can still lose if we eat reg cheese post op..? It’s such a tiny amount that I wonder why it would matter..? I use part skim cheese where I can but otherwise regular. I’m not sure about fat free or low fat stuff with the additives...? Hmm.

Re: pre-op fluid wt loss I have a priceless tip: I went a whole week on broths & shakes & actually gained 3 lbs... I was perplexed & frustrated to say the least, but finally figured out the issue to wt loss. I COMPLETELY STOPPED store bought broths & MADE MY OWN WITH NO SALT!!! I swear it was about the only thing I ate (with just 2 shakes per day) so I was gorging in it, anyway after only about 2 days on no sodium broth, I had lost 7 lbs! So it was water retention! I ended up losing 15 total on that boring bland tasteless homemade broth, but it was sooooo worth it!!!!!

I made my broth with as much chicken as I could fit in the pot, water, Miss Dash for seasoning (& lots of it!), pepper, I put carrots in along with a huge onion, and a huge bunch of fresh cilantro!!

Edited November 7, 20178 yr by RNY-Fall-2017

14 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Wow! So great!!! You have a ton of post-surgery Fluid on your still I'd bet. It's all gonna come whooshing off. Swearsies!!!

Congrats!

(Silently praying that I can lose that much pre-op...but not holding my breath...much. haha)

Post surg Fluid? Oh wow! This is my first surgery ever, so I’m a newbie at it! I’ve been wondering why im not losing more post durg weight!!? That might be it! Good to know, thank you!

Im wondering if we can still lose if we eat reg cheese post op..? It’s such a tiny amount that I wonder why it would matter..? I use part skim cheese where I can but otherwise regular. I’m not sure about fat free or low fat stuff with the additives...? Hmm.

Re: pre-op fluid wt loss I have a priceless tip: I went a whole week on broths & shakes & actually gained 3 lbs... I was perplexed & frustrated to say the least, but finally figured out the issue to wt loss. I COMPLETELY STOPPED store bought broths & MADE MY OWN WITH NO SALT!!! I swear it was about the only thing I ate (with just 2 shakes per day) so I was gorging in it, anyway after only about 2 days on no sodium broth, I had lost 7 lbs! So it was Water retention! I ended up losing 15 total on that boring bland tasteless homemade broth, but it was sooooo worth it!!!!!

I made my broth with as much chicken as I could fit in the pot, water, Miss Dash for seasoning (& lots of it!), pepper, I put carrots in along with a huge onion, and a huge bunch of fresh cilantro!!

7 minutes ago, Msdooloo said:

Your doing great down to 221! I went shopping hoping to get smaller clothes but still in the same size. It's weird.

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Thank you, most of it was from the fluid diet wt loss occurring preop though. I lost 15 preop from no sodium broth (yuckkk!) but it sure worked, and only 6 post op. But 21 lbs total so I’ll take it!

I’m too scared that I’ll be disappointed to try to shop, so I’ll wait in that, but it’ll be soon that you’ll see the sizes move!

Did you call the surgeon's office? [emoji20] ((hugs))

No I didn’t ... I dunno if I should wait more. [emoji31]
How you been?


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20 minutes ago, Luisajfc said:

No I didn’t ... I dunno if I should wait more. [emoji31]
How you been?


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

You should go ahead and call today.

I'm hangin in there. Not gonna call. Sitting on hands. Will wait until Thursday. Sore from the danged ol' PT!!!

2 hours ago, RNY-Fall-2017 said:

Post surg Fluid? Oh wow! This is my first surgery ever, so I’m a newbie at it! I’ve been wondering why im not losing more post durg weight!!? That might be it! Good to know, thank you!

Im wondering if we can still lose if we eat reg cheese post op..? It’s such a tiny amount that I wonder why it would matter..? I use part skim cheese where I can but otherwise regular. I’m not sure about fat free or low fat stuff with the additives...? Hmm.

Re: pre-op Fluid wt loss I have a priceless tip: I went a whole week on broths & shakes & actually gained 3 lbs... I was perplexed & frustrated to say the least, but finally figured out the issue to wt loss. I COMPLETELY STOPPED store bought broths & MADE MY OWN WITH NO SALT!!! I swear it was about the only thing I ate (with just 2 shakes per day) so I was gorging in it, anyway after only about 2 days on no sodium broth, I had lost 7 lbs! So it was Water retention! I ended up losing 15 total on that boring bland tasteless homemade broth, but it was sooooo worth it!!!!!

I made my broth with as much chicken as I could fit in the pot, Water, Miss Dash for seasoning (& lots of it!), pepper, I put carrots in along with a huge onion, and a huge bunch of fresh cilantro!!

I use regular for some cheeses and low fat (2%) for others lol. I'm pretty sure you will lose regardless of your cheese preference. ((hugs)) Me=Surgery Vet. *sigh* It's a dubious honor. And yeah, the store broth messes me up! But so do straight protein drinks. I swear I held on to fluid like nobody's beeswax when I was drinking only them as an early test when I first started my wl diet for surgery.

Such good info about your pre-op diet though! Congrats on your loss!! Love the idea of the fresh cilantro. I'm a tortilla soup ho--cuz of the brothy cilantro flavor. I like mine really thin more like caldo!

22 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

I use regular for some cheeses and low fat (2%) for others lol. I'm pretty sure you will lose regardless of your cheese preference. ((hugs)) Me=Surgery Vet. *sigh* It's a dubious honor. And yeah, the store broth messes me up! But so do straight Protein drinks. I swear I held on to Fluid like nobody's beeswax when I was drinking only them as an early test when I first started my wl diet for surgery.

Such good info about your pre-op diet though! Congrats on your loss!! Love the idea of the fresh cilantro. I'm a tortilla soup ho--cuz of the brothy cilantro flavor. I like mine really thin more like caldo!

Tortilla soup sounds delish!!!! Yumm maybe I’ll find a yummy recipe!

18 hours ago, sunshinetinks said:

Lol
Not sure if your asking specifically me that question, but yes I am post op, 5 days. Feeling weak but still manageable. I am running a low grade fever. Going to see my GP tomorrow. Otherwise I work each day getting all my fluids. TMI: exploding diarrhea on 4 day post op. It was 6 day before having an actual BM. Felt better afterwards. Walking has been a challenge, it's very cold out, and with my fever, I just shiver.

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Yes was asking you! And wow, sorry to hear about the fever and the chills, yes that would make it difficult to walk outside in the cold! Glad you are going to see your GP, try to get as much rest as you can. Hope you are feeling better quickly!

13 hours ago, ClbsMm2000 said:

Surgery for me tomorrow as well. Nervous, but so ready to be on the other side!

Prayers for all!

Prayers and good thoughts for you today! I know the feeling, my surgery is in 2 days and I am really starting to feel nervous and just anxious to be on the other side as well! Keep us posted!

4 hours ago, RNY-Fall-2017 said:

Fl-Girl, I’m Post op rny 10/17/17...really exhausted. Thought I’de have better energy by now..?! It’s been three weeks today.

Wow really? That sucks! Other than the lack of energy are feeling ok?

3 minutes ago, FL*Girl said:

Wow really? That sucks! Other than the lack of energy are feeling ok?

Yes other than that feeling good! Getting in 60 grams of protein daily through shakes & trying to drink water but only getting in... a little