Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies Check In Here!

[ellie123 374]

On 09/27/2018 at 19:03, Laura7 said:

Hey guys, same problem at night for me too. This is def a struggle. I have had zero sugar but I’ve had carbs. I’m upping my Protein tomorrow and going to try to keep better track of my calories. Did anyone else’s hair start falling out yet?

So sorry you are experiencing that. It’s frustrating for sure. No Hair loss on my side yet... I did have a bit when I had the Sleeve...are you able to take all your vities. Biotine helped stop it for me.

As for night eating... well.... all I can say is... maybe be ready for it with healthy snacks! So for example last night I had a cup of creamy Almond Yoghurt with frozen blueberries I threw in there ... yum! If that does not work, then 5 sprouted wheat crackers with 5 cashews eaten and savored slowly is my go to. Or a Protein Bar. Once I dealt with it by getting an infused tea. So I have Verbine Tea leaves I got from a market in Morocco. I seeped them in hot Water and when added some Hazelnut milk... Devine!!! Verbina leaves are calming to the nerves , so it really took the edge off. We are stressed out I think, new body new rules, nervous of it will work etc.... we need to be gentle and kind to ourselves. Good luck dear, you are not alone hungry at night, let’s beat each other up with some good couping strategies and snack ideas 🌸

[ellie123 374]

On 09/25/2018 at 13:39, Joshua020 said:

I have the same problem at night

I feel you! Reverence my response above on how I deal with it... I wonder if it will go away or if anyone has thoughts on it

[ellie123 374]

On 09/16/2018 at 21:11, sassysleever76 said:

5 days of not losing, I’d say week 5 is my first official stall. Is it weird that I’m already wondering if I’m going to fall or if my sleeve isn’t working? Granted I did lose a good amount already but it’s a little scary that I just stopped losing 😭

Have you finally broken through a stall? Hope you are doing well.

[libbyleeb 97]

This stall coincided with me starting more full fluids...full Soups with soft veggies. So wondering if the infamous 3 week stall is really just food progression and body adjustments?
Anywho, I’m embracing my stall cuz guess what...this is not a diet! My body is waiting for me to get frustrated and stop but there is no stopping, I’m playing for keeps! It is well! [emoji4][emoji177]

I’ve had a mini-stall every time I’ve progressed in the types of food I’m eating. So far it has passed within a week each time.

[MargoCL 677]

2 minutes ago, libbyleeb said:

I’ve had a mini-stall every time I’ve progressed in the types of food I’m eating. So far it has passed within a week each time.

I just had my 5 week follow-up this week and spoke to my Surgical PA and she assured me of the following:

Weight loss is not a straight slope down. There will be slopes, plateaus and valleys. It's all about the end-game. While I did not think my weight loss was significant enough she assured me that based on their end-goals for me I was at 33%.

Hearing all this from her only confirmed what I've been reading on here from the vets and assured me that I'm moving in the right direction. Remember, your team set a "goal" for you - that number may or may not be the same goal that you have set for yourselves. But focus on their goal and if you exceed it at the end then you are ahead of the game.

[ellie123 374]

1 hour ago, MargoCL said:

I just had my 5 week follow-up this week and spoke to my Surgical PA and she assured me of the following:

Weight loss is not a straight slope down. There will be slopes, plateaus and valleys. It's all about the end-game. While I did not think my weight loss was significant enough she assured me that based on their end-goals for me I was at 33%.

Hearing all this from her only confirmed what I've been reading on here from the vets and assured me that I'm moving in the right direction. Remember, your team set a "goal" for you - that number may or may not be the same goal that you have set for yourselves. But focus on their goal and if you exceed it at the end then you are ahead of the game.

Do you mind sharing what your numbers were at 5 weeks? My doctors office did not really have a weight goal broken out for me like that. Maybe it’s because I’m a revision and it’s snyones guess...! I’m going next week and I plan to ask.

[MargoCL 677]

44 minutes ago, ellie123 said:

Do you mind sharing what your numbers were at 5 weeks? My doctors office did not really have a weight goal broken out for me like that. Maybe it’s because I’m a revision and it’s snyones guess...! I’m going next week and I plan to ask.

I started at 236, preop weight was 218 and currently at 206 - they want me at 167

I should mention I fluctuate between 205.6 and 207.1 - and have for about 2 weeks.

Edited September 28, 2018 by MargoCL

[Ylime 453]

HEY EVERYONE!

Just wanted to let you know that even though I haven't popped in much, I am still following along and the final Summer Golden Key Awards will be posted in a few days. These will encompass anyone currently on the member list that had surgery in September AND anyone that has had surgery this summer but just recently joined this group. So if your name isn't on the list - go add it now, or message me! >>>>> MEMBER LIST

[MargoCL 677]

Do you mind sharing what your numbers were at 5 weeks? My doctors office did not really have a weight goal broken out for me like that. Maybe it’s because I’m a revision and it’s snyones guess...! I’m going next week and I plan to ask.

I just dropped to 204.6 this morning. Woohoo.

[sassysleever76 97]

On 09/27/2018 at 18:57, ellie123 said:

Have you finally broken through a stall? Hope you are doing well.

Well I’m down but it’s slow moving, so just continuing to track my Protein, drink my Water, and I bought a new scale in case my old one was lying 😜

[clsumrall 535]

Those scales lie constantly

[ellie123 374]

I made the most delicious Spaghetti and Meatless Meatballs!!! Mercy!!!

[Frustr8 7,886]

With Zuchinni or other vegetable spaghetti? Sauce looks unbelievably good and thick!🍛

[ellie123 374]

On 09/30/2018 at 14:28, Frustr8 said:

With Zuchinni or other vegetable spaghetti? Sauce looks unbelievably good and thick!🍛

Yes Ma’am! Thick, hearty, filling, nutritious, delicious all come to mind. My sauce had green Beans and Brussels, garlic and onion powder, celantro leaves, but veggies were super fall apart tender so Kids hardly felt them. Kids lapped it up with real Spagetti, while I did Zucchini spagetti spirals and I felt like I was just having another dinner. Kids also could not tell meatballs were no meat! 😮😄

[GeminiSky 80]

2 hours ago, ellie123 said:

Yes Ma’am! Thick, hearty, filling, nutritious, delicious all come to mind. My sauce had green Beans and Brussels, garlic and onion powder, celantro leaves, but veggies were super fall apart tender so Kids hardly felt them. Kids lapped it up with real Spagetti, while I did Zucchini spagetti spirals and I felt like I was just having another dinner. Kids also could not tell meatballs were no meat! 😮😄

Ive resorted to doing this same thing! I love putting green Beans in my sauce or in my chili!