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!

On 12/31/2018 at 02:36, rs said:

Hello. Sleeved Aug 15. Down 48 post surgery, 63 since pre surgery diet. Went from size 22 down to 16. Still nauseous and throwing up sometimes. Not tolerating most meats, eggs, or tuna. Still struggle to meet Protein, liquid, and exercise goals. Happy about the weight loss so far but nervous that the honeymoon period is going to end before I am fully in a routine of hitting those daily goals and then of course it'll be extra hard to get to a completely healthy weight. I haven't given up though.

Nice loss! Keep fighting the good fight! I’m starting to wonder if the intolerance for tuna is common? My new tummy can’t handle it either. Also the eggs don’t agree with me either

Nice loss! Keep fighting the good fight! I’m starting to wonder if the intolerance for tuna is common? My new tummy can’t handle it either. Also the eggs don’t agree with me either

Thanks. My nutritionist said that all of my food intolerances are very common. Plus side patients also have issues with dairy. Thankfully I'm good with dairy.

On 12/5/2018 at 5:52 PM, saygrace said:

i just started a 3rd job so needless to say i’ve been back on coffee for a little over a month now. it’s fine for me, but i’m able to drink liquids with no issue and have been since the start so staying hydrated is relatively “easy”. the caffeine has been fine for me though, i wouldn’t be too scared. but maybe start with a weak coffee if you are nervous and then work your way to the good stuff

Hello all! It has been a long time since I have posted. I am a little over 4 months out. I was sleeved on July 23rd. I have quite a bit to say, however will keep this post short and post on my blog later regarding my progress. I started back drinking regular coffee after my 1st month out. However, I did encounter some issues with cramping, nausea, and diarrhea. I had to go through a period of elimination to figure out if it was the coffee or something else causing the symptoms. Needless to say after several trials I found out with great sadness that I am now lactose intolerant due to the surgery. It has taken quite a bit to finally find a dairy free creamer that both myself and my pouch will tolerate. I do not drink much coffee unless I am going hard with studying. I drink plenty of water using a variety of Crystal Light flavors. I cannot wait to share my weight loss journey with you guys later! Stay tuned! Hope everyone had a great holiday season.

Hi everyone, still here moving slowly along. Down to 165 from 229 sleeved July 30th. I’ve had a few stalls here and there but the inches keep moving so I’m trying not to focus on the numbers, because I feel GREAT!!!

Hope everyone has a great New Year??

Happy New Year everyone!

I don't post a lot, I kinda lurk. But I love hearing about everyone's process and progress! I'm 5 months post op tomorrow! I can't believe how much time has already gone by!

I'm currently stalled out, I blame letting too much sugar back into my diet over the holidays. I think I'm still losing inches though, and hopefully the scale will start moving again soon.

Hope everyone's New Year is of to a great start!

On 01/06/2019 at 13:02, Leia said:

Happy New Year everyone!

I don't post a lot, I kinda lurk. But I love hearing about everyone's process and progress! I'm 5 months post op tomorrow! I can't believe how much time has already gone by!

I'm currently stalled out, I blame letting too much sugar back into my diet over the holidays. I think I'm still losing inches though, and hopefully the scale will start moving again soon.

Hope everyone's New Year is of to a great start!

Happy New Year! And the time really does fly! I was stalled for almost 2 months. My surgeon’s office said it may be caused by monotony in the diet and to try new things here and there. Awesome that you are still losing inches!

I was 6 months post-op on Jan. 3rd. Time sure does start to fly!! I am 114 pounds down....and having to always be on the lookout for cheap smaller clothes, because I am shrinking out of them so quickly. I started in a size 28 and now in a 20, and headed closer to an 18! My wedding rings are almost too big and in danger of falling off. No complaints here

Oh and I went to the gym yesterday and I didn't die! LOL

6 hours ago, ALFxRNY said:

9 hours ago, Leia said:

Happy New Year! And the time really does fly! I was stalled for almost 2 months. My surgeon’s office said it may be caused by monotony in the diet and to try new things here and there. Awesome that you are still losing inches!

Ooo that's really good to know! I have been eating the same things and doing a lot of the same work outs. Maybe I should mix things up a bit!

Thank you!

3 hours ago, Heather E said:

I was 6 months post-op on Jan. 3rd. Time sure does start to fly!! I am 114 pounds down....and having to always be on the lookout for cheap smaller clothes, because I am shrinking out of them so quickly. I started in a size 28 and now in a 20, and headed closer to an 18! My wedding rings are almost too big and in danger of falling off. No complaints here

Oh and I went to the gym yesterday and I didn't die! LOL

That is AMAZING! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! You're rocking this change!

I'm going through the clothes thing to a lesser degree. Only my clothes with elastic in them still fit at all. The second hand stores and hand-me-downs are my best friends right now.

On 01/06/2019 at 18:03, Heather E said:

I was 6 months post-op on Jan. 3rd. Time sure does start to fly!! I am 114 pounds down....and having to always be on the lookout for cheap smaller clothes, because I am shrinking out of them so quickly. I started in a size 28 and now in a 20, and headed closer to an 18! My wedding rings are almost too big and in danger of falling off. No complaints here

Oh and I went to the gym yesterday and I didn't die! LOL

Wow!!! 114 lbs?!?! Amazing!!!!

I had my gastric bypass on 7/30. I’ve been hovering between 65-67 lbs down for the last month or so...I’m really hoping to bust through this plateau sometime soon!

01/06/2019 09:54 PM, AEdoesRnY said:

Wow!!! 114 lbs?!?! Amazing!!!!



I had my gastric bypass on 7/30. I’ve been hovering between 65-67 lbs down for the last month or so...I’m really hoping to bust through this plateau sometime soon!

Can I just add: PLATEAUS ARE STUPID AND DUMB EVEN IF I KNOW THEY ARE NECESSARY AND TEMPORARY. 

This one is also my fault...WAY too much bread and cheese meals lately. I’ve been hovering around 214-216 for the last month though and working out a bunch so I think my plateau should just go away by now. Feeling whiny today!!

????

I have been hovering between 230-228 for like the last month. When I stall, I stall good and hard. I try to focus on how far I’ve come, but it certainly is a bit jarring when the honeymoon ends. I’m down 74 since surgery, 111lbs since last January. That’s a feat, I know, but I still feel like goal is so far away.

Also- today I am hangry- so there’s that.

28 minutes ago, insta_adventurer said:

I have been hovering between 230-228 for like the last month. When I stall, I stall good and hard. I try to focus on how far I’ve come, but it certainly is a bit jarring when the honeymoon ends. I’m down 74 since surgery, 111lbs since last January. That’s a feat, I know, but I still feel like goal is so far away.

Also- today I am hangry- so there’s that.

2 hours ago, AEdoesRnY said:

Can I just add: PLATEAUS ARE STUPID AND DUMB EVEN IF I KNOW THEY ARE NECESSARY AND TEMPORARY.

This one is also my fault...WAY too much bread and cheese meals lately. I’ve been hovering around 214-216 for the last month though and working out a bunch so I think my plateau should just go away by now. Feeling whiny today!!

????

Plateaus, They are the worst!! Even if they're a natural part of this process. I'm questioning Everything I eat and obsessing over everything. Can't wait to get off the plateau!

It sounds like you're both kicking butt!! But I am right there with you loathing the stall.

Edited January 8, 20197 yr by Leia
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I havent posted here forever or bothered updating my stats. I am almost 4.5 months post op and my weight loss seems to have slowed to a barely moving pace. When did all of you start slowing down? I am down 100 lbs from a year ago and down about 70 from surgery. I keep bouncing between 210-213. I just want out of the 200s and feel like its never gonna happen!

Oh my goodness it’s been awhile! I just passed my 5 mo post op and have been over coming a stall, so going to attack this new year! As I continue to lose weight and work out, I notice some areas of saggy skin (to be expected) which I treat by staying hydrated & kicking butt in the gym but I’m wondering if anyone is treating themselves with supplements or vitamins for tightening of skin or elasticity? Happy new year to you all my fellow warriors ?