Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Joined To Meet New People That’s On The Same Path As Me



Recommended Posts

On 4/3/2018 at 7:58 PM, Sprinkles1 said:

haha! Definitely makes sense!! I chose the bypass because I didn't want the heartburn that seems to impact a decent amount of people after the sleeve... plus, I have a lot to lose. I guess it's normal to be second guessing myself when it's starting to come down to surgery day... I'm just ready to be post op!

I couldn't choose because my heartburn now is so bad. The doc told me RNY was highest success rate and I was unlikely to have trouble with GERD anymore.

My preop diet it Optifast shakes 4 times a day with 2 cups of vegetables with one tbsp of very low calorie dressing. I have not done the best because Thursday was a long day and I got shaky so I snacked on some lunch meat and cheese (two pieces of each). I am super nervous that my liver isn't small enough but hopefully I did enough

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I just started classes I need to no do I qualify be cause I don’t have any health problems

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I just started classes I need to no do I qualify be cause I don’t have any health problems

It depends on your insurance or if you're self pay . It also depends on your bmi. My insurance would cover it and my Dr would approve of I had a Bmi of 35 with co-morbidities. Or a Bmi of 40 without co-morbidities. I had a Bmi of 41 with co-morbidities.

Sent from my Z983 using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

On 4/4/2018 at 12:20 PM, Kay07 said:

LOL... Well I would own up to my intense addiction to coffee. I'm still having jealousy issues of my coworkers enjoying their fully caffeinated afternoon coffee while I sip my Decaf (which I used to scoff at, because whats the point of decaf?). But food? Meh. Don't get me wrong, I love to cook. Making homemade Pasta was one of my favorite things to do with my kids. With the whole "Gluten sensitivity" I've got going on I've had to switch things up a bit. But when I'm emotional, or stressed, or upset... I make myself a cup of coffee. And if I'm feeling really peeved, I make myself a fancy coffee.

I completely understand. Much of my life has been made possible through coffee and this last week has been rough. I have. Shirt that says death before decaf yet decaf is better than tea I figure. My brother asked what I will try and have first and my instant reaction as coffee

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, abiding_idealist said:

I completely understand. Much of my life has been made possible through coffee and this last week has been rough. I have. Shirt that says death before Decaf yet decaf is better than tea I figure. My brother asked what I will try and have first and my instant reaction as coffee

Yes, I was of the same mindset. But now that I've made the switch I can deal.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

3 hours ago, abiding_idealist said:

I couldn't choose because my heartburn now is so bad. The doc told me RNY was highest success rate and I was unlikely to have trouble with GERD anymore.

My preop diet it Optifast shakes 4 times a day with 2 cups of vegetables with one tbsp of very low calorie dressing. I have not done the best because Thursday was a long day and I got shaky so I snacked on some lunch meat and cheese (two pieces of each). I am super nervous that my liver isn't small enough but hopefully I did enough

Don't worry, I'm not doing the best either. I've cheated a couple of times... but ultimitately I feel like I'm doing great! I hope my liver is shrinking too. I'd be soooo sad if they couldn't perform surgery because of my liver. I've been on the pre-op diet for 2 weeks out of 4 weeks. These next 14 days I'm going to give it my all :)

When is your surgery?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

On 4/5/2018 at 3:11 PM, MACPOWER said:


That’s something I haven’t heard about. I understand the not being able to sleep on stomach...Which stinks cause I’m a stomach sleeper.

I'm a bit late in replying here, I've been out of power for a few days after the last storm we had.

I've been really worrying about this part actually! I am a stomach sleeper also... I can NEVER get to sleep in any other position. Anyone that has already had surgery, how long until you were able to sleep on your stomach?

2 more days for us MACPOWER.... How are you doing on your pre op diet? For me it has definitely gotten easier the longer I have been on it

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

20 hours ago, Sprinkles1 said:

Don't worry, I'm not doing the best either. I've cheated a couple of times... but ultimitately I feel like I'm doing great! I hope my liver is shrinking too. I'd be soooo sad if they couldn't perform surgery because of my liver. I've been on the pre-op diet for 2 weeks out of 4 weeks. These next 14 days I'm going to give it my all :)

When is your surgery?

Tomorrow is the day of truth!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

4 hours ago, abiding_idealist said:

Tomorrow is the day of truth!

Same here good luck

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So I joined this Bariatric Pals Community thinking that it would be awesome to talk and fellow people that are going through the same thing as me. But for some reason I find it hard to join in on the conversations. I feel like I’m butting in on other peoples conversations. Like who’s this newbie trying to talk to us? Does anyone else feel that way? Or is it just me? Because Im definitely not that way in person. I’m always talking to everyone around me no matter who it is. But for some reason I feel differently on this.



I know how you feel! I joined about a month ago and have just recently started commenting in threads lol. How is your journey going? Have you chosen a procedure?

Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So I joined this Bariatric Pals Community thinking that it would be awesome to talk and fellow people that are going through the same thing as me. But for some reason I find it hard to join in on the conversations. I feel like I’m butting in on other peoples conversations. Like who’s this newbie trying to talk to us? Does anyone else feel that way? Or is it just me? Because Im definitely not that way in person. I’m always talking to everyone around me no matter who it is. But for some reason I feel differently on this.



I just joined and I feel you. The only thing forcing me to comment and butt in is the fact that I know I need a support system & right now this community is all I have [emoji51]


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I haven even talked to a doctor about doing the surgery yet I'm doing lots of research before hand and then in a few month I'm going to bring it up. I want the surgery. I had a baby over a year ago and cant get the weight off.. I have always been overweight, but after the baby I packed on more and its just tiring and embarrassing. Anyone else in this boat?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites



I know how you feel! I joined about a month ago and have just recently started commenting in threads lol. How is your journey going? Have you chosen a procedure?

Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app



I’m having the Sleeve done. I actually go in tomorrow morning at 5:30am to get it done!


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites



I just joined and I feel you. The only thing forcing me to comment and butt in is the fact that I know I need a support system & right now this community is all I have [emoji51]




It’s been nice having people to talk too! You can get other people’s ideas and experience.


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Prdgrdma

      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

    • NovelTee

      I'm not at all hungry on this liquid pre-op diet, but I miss the sensation of chewing. It's been about two weeks––surgery is in two days––and I can't imagine how I'll feel a couple of weeks post-op. Tonight, I randomly stumbled upon a mukbang channel on YouTube, and it was strangely soothing... is it just me, or is this a thing? 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        I actually watched cooking shows during my pre-op, like Great British Baking Show. It was a little bizarre, but didn't make me hungry. I think it was also soothing in a way.

    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
      · 3 replies
      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

      3. NickelChip

        I think it's important to remember that the weight charts and BMI ranges were developed a very long time ago and only intended to be applied to people who have never been overweight or obese. Those numbers aren't for us. When you are larger, especially for a long time, your body develops extra bone to support the weight. Your organs get a little bigger to handle the extra mass. Your entire infrastructure increases so you can support and function with the extra weight. That doesn't all go away just because you burn off the excess fat. If you still had a pair of jeans from your skinniest point in life and then lost weight to get to the exact number on the scale you were when those jeans fit you, chances are they would be a little baggy now because you would actually be thinner than you were, even though the scale and the BMI chart disagree. When in doubt, listen to the jeans, not the scale!

    • Aunty Mamo

      Tomorrow marks two weeks since surgery day and while I'm feeling remarkably well and going about just about every normal activity, I did wind up with a surface abscess on on of my incision sights and was put on an antibiotic that made me so impacted that it took me more than two hours to eliminate yesterday and scared the hell out of me. Now there's Miralax in all my beverages that aren't Smooth Move tea. I cannot experience that again. I shouldn't have to take Ativan to go to the lady's. I really looking forward to my body getting with the program again. 
      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
      I timed this surgery so that I'd be recovering during my spring break. That was a good plan. Today is a state holiday and the final day of break. I feel really strong to return to school tomorrow. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.
      For second breakfast on workdays, I will have a low-fat yogurt with two tablespoons of PBFit and two teaspoons of no sugar added dried cherries. I will have ingested 35-45 grams of protein at this point between the two breakfasts, with 250-285 calories, and about 20 carbs.
      For second breakfast on non-workdays, I will prepare two servings of plain, instant oatmeal with a tablespoon of an olive oil-based spread. This means I will have had 34 grams of protein, 365 calories, and 38 carbs. Non-workdays are when I am being very active with training sessions, so I allow myself more carbohydrate fuel.
      Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.
      Breakfast and snacks have been the easiest to nail down. Lunch and dinner have more variables, and I prepare enough for leftovers. I concentrate on protein first, and then add vegetables. Typically tempeh, tofu, or Field Roast products with roasted or sautéed vegetables. Today, I will be eating leftovers from last night. Two ounces of tempeh with four ounces of roasted vegetables that consist of red and yellow sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, small purple potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. I will add a tablespoon of olive oil-based spread, break up 3 walnuts to sprinkle of top, and garnish with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. This particular meal will be 19 grams of protein, 377 calories, and 28 grams of carbs. Bear in mind that I do eat more carbs when I am not working, and I focus on ingesting healthy carbs instead of breads/crackers/chips/crisps.
      It's a helluva journey and I'm thankful to be on it!
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×