A continuation of our Summer 2018 Check-In thread...

Welcome all Summer 2018 Surgery Post-Op Patients! As we make our way into the Post-Op zone, let’s carry on the conversation and support.

Everyone is welcome, if you had surgery in the summer of 2018 jump right in!

The Ponies applaud your Post-Op Arrival!

Doing moderately good, don't know,how @Ellie123 could do this 3 different times, once down the old Bariatric Trail is going to be enough for Yours Truly . Like hanging, once usually suffices!??

I used to love Robert Irvine’s fit crunch bars. They do have 27 grams of carbs in them but only 6 grams of sugar and 30 grams of protien. And they taste great!! But you can make Keto protien bars too so there’s that option.

1 hour ago, J San said:

That seems pretty good for a Protein Bar. What were the carbs. I probably wouldn't have as a go to all the time but if the carbs aren't super high, yeah why not.

Carbs are 17g :/. What do you think?

41 minutes ago, Megan Sadler said:

I used to love Robert Irvine’s fit crunch bars. They do have 27 grams of carbs in them but only 6 grams of sugar and 30 grams of protien. And they taste great!! But you can make Keto protien bars too so there’s that option.

Do you have a good Keto bar recipe? Also just wondering if bars are ok at 3-4weeks. I mean consistency is like my calcium soft chews!? Dense chewy and no crumbles or buts of any sort

Ellie this one looks good to me https://www.craftycookingmama.com/low-carb-chocolate-peanut-butter-protein-bars-diabetic-friendly/

50 or less grams of carbs per day is the ideal amount right now

5 hours ago, Frustr8 said:

Doing moderately good, don't know,how @Ellie123 could do this 3 different times, once down the old Bariatric Trail is going to be enough for Yours Truly . Like hanging, once usually suffices!??

Agreed on that note Frustr8! Once will be enough! I'm not post op yet but I know it will be one shot. You say you are doing moderately good..so what does that mean as to how you are recovering?

Anyone else experiencing joint pain in their pelvis/inner thighs? Mine have just been aching the last three weeks.

Also- checking in- almost 9 weeks post-op. Down 37lbs. Basically should be down 65 in a few weeks (30% of excess body weight) but stalling for 3 weeks kind delayed progress substantially. Just keepin on’.

@fullfiguredmontysorry you had such a difficult time & sorry for the loss of your mother. Sounds like you are on track and doing all the right things.

My hips have been sore as well. I did have the problem pre surgery but now it seems more pronounced. Some days are worse than others and the pain goes from my sides down into my groin area

Anyone else experiencing joint pain in their pelvis/inner thighs? Mine have just been aching the last three weeks.

Also- checking in- almost 9 weeks post-op. Down 37lbs. Basically should be down 65 in a few weeks (30% of excess body weight) but stalling for 3 weeks kind delayed progress substantially. Just keepin on’.

You know what, it's funny you should ask that because my right hip gas been somewhat uncomfortable. I thought it was due to me sleeping on my right side? I'm using the patches for medicine but I wonder if I am getting enough or maybe I should start taking them orally instead even if I crush them?

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Im just shy of a month out and have been on a stall since the 8th. ? my legs have been cramping/falling asleep.

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/

Have you talked to your surgeon about the issue you are having with your legs? Is there a common time when it happens or just random? My legs fall asleep when I sit in certain positions but moving positions helps. Again it's something that I experienced prior to surgery. I have back issues that has resulted in me having sciatica so I always have pain in my legs. It started with my right leg then my left decided it was missing out on the fun so now the front of my thighs are always numb to the touch but very painful under the surface of the skin. Very odd sensation. Oh, and there are days when I get shooting pain down my leg (varies from leg to leg) if I happen to move in a position it doesn't like while sitting or laying in bed.

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