Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies: POST-OP Discussion

[J San 1,071]

And thank you for the recipe link. It has been saved to my library of recipes I need to try out.

[ellie123 374]

57 minutes ago, Megan Sadler said:

Just stumbled on this recipe. Figure 1/2 a chicken breast for myself (or maybe 1/3 not sure yet) but high in protien (1 serving before we cut it into small pieces is 74 grams of protien, with only 3 grams of carbs)

https://www.tasteaholics.com/recipes/lunch-recipes/low-carb-chicken-parmesan/

Love all your recipies sweet lady! I save them off for when I’m cleared to try. You keep things nice and spicy post surgery. Love it! If it’s of any consolation after my band and sleeve I had back pains and needles too. Weight shifts and body adjusting

[33andathird 1]

Has anyone hit a stall? Was doing good losing the lbs., but the scale hasn’t moved in weeks!

Is this “normal”?

thanks!

[Megan Sadler 186]

Yes. I’m on my second week of my stall. What happens apparently is your body loses weight then you stall out and you start losing the mass associated with that weight. I don’t know specifics but it’s normal. You will have a bunch of these through your journey

[photogirl70 142]

Uggg. I'm in an stall and have actually gained 2 lbs from my lowest I'm 7 weeks out today and I'm drinking my Water, getting my Protein, and eating in my calorie range 500-800. On 9/12, I was 217.2 and today I'm 219.6. I just want to cry (and eat food I know I'm not supposed to have right now!)

[sassysleever76 97]

On 09/18/2018 at 07:37, photogirl70 said:

Uggg. I'm in an stall and have actually gained 2 lbs from my lowest I'm 7 weeks out today and I'm drinking my Water, getting my Protein, and eating in my calorie range 500-800. On 9/12, I was 217.2 and today I'm 219.6. I just want to cry (and eat food I know I'm not supposed to have right now!)

I am right there with you! 6 weeks post op tomorrow, up 2 lbs to 217 from my lowest 215, yet I’m doing everything I’m supposed too! So I keep reading everyone’s encouraging words, keep on the path to health, and hopefully the stall will pass quickly. Oh and I started cardio yesterday cause I’d really like to kick this stall in the teeth 😜
Hang in there!

[photogirl70 142]

Just now, sassysleever76 said:

I am right there with you! 6 weeks post op tomorrow, up 2 lbs to 217 from my lowest 215, yet I’m doing everything I’m supposed too! So I keep reading everyone’s encouraging words, keep on the path to health, and hopefully the stall will pass quickly. Oh and I started cardio yesterday cause I’d really like to kick this stall in the teeth 😜
Hang in there!

Yeah, I've only exercised a handful of times and then it was only 10-20 minutes because I was exhausted. Today I'm going to start up with some HIIT and see how that goes.

[Ylime 453]

Hello all! Work has been keeping me away from here which makes me really sad! I'm glad to see everyone is doing well for the most part!

I've had an unexpected side effect and I can't quite figure out why. I have been a nail biter for 25 years. Constantly biting my nails, chewing my cuticles and picking at the skin around them. My hands have always looked horrible and even manicures and fake nails never helped me break the habit. It was always related to stress because the minute I went on vacation I wouldn't do it anymore and my nails would start to grow.

So now since the day of surgery I haven't bitten my nails once. I still have the same level of stress at home and at work as I did before so I can't figure out why it would stop now and what surgery would have to do with it. My nails are so long now that I'm going to have to get a manicure so I can actually type properly! lol

Edited September 18, 2018 by Ylime

[NewBodySoon 22]

Uggg. I'm in an stall and have actually gained 2 lbs from my lowest [emoji20] I'm 7 weeks out today and I'm drinking my Water, getting my Protein, and eating in my calorie range 500-800. On 9/12, I was 217.2 and today I'm 219.6. I just want to cry (and eat food I know I'm not supposed to have right now!)

Lol "I just want to cry and eat food" I feel you. I gained 2lbs (what feels like 10) back on. Ots like the sleeve gets you all hyped about losing a lbs a day pretty much and then boom!! Nothing! Ughhhhh. I haven't got clearance to do anything else but walk for 20nmins but I am so tempted to just go at it in the gym at least that way I know the lbs I'm gaining is muscle gain related[emoji30]

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[NewBodySoon 22]

Hello all! Work has been keeping me away from here which makes me really sad! I'm glad to see everyone is doing well for the most part!
I've had an unexpected side effect and I can't quite figure out why. I have been a nail biter for 25 years. Constantly biting my nails, chewing my cuticles and picking at the skin around them. My hands have always looked horrible and even manicures and fake nails never helped me break the habit. It was always related to stress because the minute I went on vacation I wouldn't do it anymore and my nails would start to grow.
So now since the day of surgery I haven't bitten my nails once. I still have the same level of stress at home and at work as I did before so I can't figure out why it would stop now and what surgery would have to do with it. My nails are so long now that I'm going to have to get a manicure so I can actually type properly! lol

Lol! That's a good side effect [emoji140] [emoji140]

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[insta_adventurer 1,046]

On 09/18/2018 at 15:11, Ylime said:

Hello all! Work has been keeping me away from here which makes me really sad! I'm glad to see everyone is doing well for the most part!

I've had an unexpected side effect and I can't quite figure out why. I have been a nail biter for 25 years. Constantly biting my nails, chewing my cuticles and picking at the skin around them. My hands have always looked horrible and even manicures and fake nails never helped me break the habit. It was always related to stress because the minute I went on vacation I wouldn't do it anymore and my nails would start to grow.

So now since the day of surgery I haven't bitten my nails once. I still have the same level of stress at home and at work as I did before so I can't figure out why it would stop now and what surgery would have to do with it. My nails are so long now that I'm going to have to get a manicure so I can actually type properly! lol

That is a good side effect! Oddly enough- I had the same thing when I moved out on my own. Living with your parents as an adult is stressful. 😂😂

[saygrace 122]

i’m having such a hard time getting my Protein in. i bought Isopure unflavored but i cant add it to oatmeal, applesauce or anything like that because it stays clumpy and tastes awful. any suggestions on brands or how to incorporate it?? i’m only averaging about 35g of protein a day and i should obviously be getting at least 60

[Mandy1013 14]

On 09/18/2018 at 18:52, saygrace said:

i’m having such a hard time getting my Protein in. i bought Isopure unflavored but i cant add it to oatmeal, applesauce or anything like that because it stays clumpy and tastes awful. any suggestions on brands or how to incorporate it?? i’m only averaging about 35g of Protein a day and i should obviously be getting at least 60

Same problem here. I’m following for helpful suggestions!!

[chattycat 91]

On 09/18/2018 at 16:52, saygrace said:

i’m having such a hard time getting my Protein in. i bought Isopure unflavored but i cant add it to oatmeal, applesauce or anything like that because it stays clumpy and tastes awful. any suggestions on brands or how to incorporate it?? i’m only averaging about 35g of Protein a day and i should obviously be getting at least 60

Try mixing it with a bit if liquid first and mix until smooth then add it. Just don’t use hot liquid because it will clump. 😊

[saygrace 122]

On 09/18/2018 at 20:14, chattycat said:

Try mixing it with a bit if liquid first and mix until smooth then add it. Just don’t use hot liquid because it will clump. 😊

i can mix it with a carnation Breakfast drink and it’s fine! but i tried to mix into a glass of OJ this am and it was awful