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!

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

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

Is this “normal”?

thanks!

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

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!)

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!

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.

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, 20187 yr by Ylime

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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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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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. ??

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

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!!

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. ?

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

So because Olive Garden happens to be my favorite here’s some knock off low carb bread sticks along with my zuppa tuscada soup

Ingredients
2 cups Almond Flour
2 1/2 tablespoons Coconut Flour
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 eggs
Topping
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons parmesan grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In large bowl, whisk together almond flour, seasoning, and olive oil.
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs together. Add egg mixture to almond flour while stirring to combine.
Add coconut flour to mixture, one tablespoon at a time, stirring to combine. After each tablespoon let the dough rest for 1-2 minutes as the mixture thickens. Repeat with remaining coconut flour called for in the recipe.
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough into a ball.
Roll out ball on nonstick surface to form rope like sticks at 1.5" wide.
Place onto baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
While baking, prepare topping mix. Mix parmesan, garlic and salt.
Remove baking sheet from oven and carefully brush the tops of them with olive oil and sprinkle with topping mix.
Bake for another 5 minutes or until reaching desired doneness.
Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 serving (Total recipe makes 10 servings)
Protein 6.65g, Fat 15.15g, Cals 169, Carbs 6.14g, Fiber 3.03g -- NET CARBS: 3.11g
Wrap each one in a damp paper towel and freeze, reheat in microwave with damp paper towel as needed. Serve with zuppa soup.
Zuppa soup:

2 tbsp good olive oil
1 onion diced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 lb Italian sausage
5 oz kale roughly chopped
1 head cauliflower broken into bite size pieces (think broccoli size)
1.5 qt organic chicken bone stock
Salt
Pepper
Red pepper flakes
1 can coconut milk

In instant pot use the sauté function to sauté the onion and garlic, add the sausage till it starts to brown. Put the kale in and let it start wilting. Once it’s wilted down add the cauliflower and the stock. Add about 1 tbsp salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Turn to pressure cooker settings for 30 minutes on high. When it’s done add the coconut milk and stir. Add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes if needed.

Can be frozen in 8 oz take out containers (25 for 10 on amazon) and reheated in the microwave (2-4 minutes)