Hey I’m scheduled for bypass November 23rd. Anyone else that same time frame? I’d like to build a group if anyone is interested in going through this as a team?

1 minute ago, Luna805 said:

My family has pizza once a week. I’ve completely avoided but missed joining in at the table. Tonight I baked tofu with Italian seasoning and dipped it in marinara sauce. It was tasty & hit the pizza craving.

That is an awesome idea! I’m gonna try that! Thanks for sharing!!

1 hour ago, Grammie2 said:

I feel like you do Lanie, and I’ll be anxious to get my blood work done for my 3 month checkup to see how I’m fairing. I got so frustrated with the protein, constipation, and I too have adjusted my diet. That’s the big reason why I want my blood work done. I’m feeling fine, the pressure to “perform” is off, and I’m trying new things. I know my taste has changed quite a bit, too, which some things I used to LOVE don’t have much draw anymore. And I’m thankful for that. I think I’ll do okay with this lifestyle change. My supplements will hopefully make up for what I may be missing. Next month will tell.

I’m crossing my fingers for you! And all of us really that our blood work will show that we are just fine nutrition wise!!

36 minutes ago, Luna805 said:

My family has pizza once a week. I’ve completely avoided but missed joining in at the table. Tonight I baked tofu with Italian seasoning and dipped it in marinara sauce. It was tasty & hit the pizza craving.

Oh yum!! That sounds great!

I was November 9, 2020.

On 1/12/2021 at 7:06 PM, TrueNorth1 said:

Oh yum!! That sounds great!

24 minutes ago, Del Renee said:

I was November 9, 2020.

Wow Renee! You are doing great with your weightloss! Congrats to you!

27 minutes ago, Del Renee said:

I was November 9, 2020.

Welcome Renee!

How are you feeling? Looks like you are doing great!

Hi everyone! I've been so busy with kids, work, school, and just life! Weight loss has slowed down some, but still 10 lbs in the last month, so way better than I would have ever done on my own!

Friday I had a dr appointment with my PCP for a referral about a cyst I have on my forehead... as I lose weight, it's becoming more noticable. I also mentioned I think I had a UTI. So did the customary pee in a cup. She said that the urine showed signs of liver issues... like too much urobilinogen and bilirubin in my urine, as well as ketones. So she ordered blood tests. The blood tests aren't exactly normal either, but of course I haven't heard from her because the test came back after office hours, and she's off on monday and tuesdays. A friend said it may have been because I had fatty liver... but wouldn't someone have said something throughout the whole prep for surgery process if that was the case?

17 minutes ago, FireEMT710 said:

Hi everyone! I've been so busy with kids, work, school, and just life! Weight loss has slowed down some, but still 10 lbs in the last month, so way better than I would have ever done on my own!

Friday I had a dr appointment with my PCP for a referral about a cyst I have on my forehead... as I lose weight, it's becoming more noticable. I also mentioned I think I had a UTI. So did the customary pee in a cup. She said that the urine showed signs of liver issues... like too much urobilinogen and bilirubin in my urine, as well as ketones. So she ordered blood tests. The blood tests aren't exactly normal either, but of course I haven't heard from her because the test came back after office hours, and she's off on monday and tuesdays. A friend said it may have been because I had fatty liver... but wouldn't someone have said something throughout the whole prep for surgery process if that was the case?

Hi Fire!

Good to catch up with you and everyone else in the group!! Can’t believe it’s been just over 2 months now. It seems like yesterday and yet so much progress and learning.
How much in total are you down now?
it’s hard to speculate on the urine and blood tests until you hear back. You probably did have a fatty liver...that’s why they want a pre surgery diet...to reduce a fatty liver. Ketones in urine are ok...totally normal with low carb diet. Curious to hear what it is though.

glad to see you back!!

I'm down 45.9 lbs since Nov 9 when I started preop diet. Less than 100 lbs from goal! I had no preexisting conditions and no health conditions before surgery.Yes, overweight, but nothing else. I'm a pre nursing student so I know just enough to make me dangerous! lol

9 minutes ago, FireEMT710 said:

I'm down 45.9 lbs since Nov 9 when I started preop diet. Less than 100 lbs from goal! I had no preexisting conditions and no health conditions before surgery.Yes, overweight, but nothing else. I'm a pre nursing student so I know just enough to make me dangerous! lol

Oh my god...so good, right? More than a quarter of the way there!! You must feel amazing? How are your friends and sister doing with your weight loss?
hmmm...very strange re: blood work. Are you doing high fat, low carb (keto) or low fat low carb?

I don't think anyone has lost any weight... but my sister tried to follow the same diet as me... without the surgery. It didn't go well.

I had an appointment with body comp last week... I'm down 6.75 inches off my waist!

Also, I'm doing low fat, low carb... but recently was told to increase carbs to increase weight loss.

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1 hour ago, FireEMT710 said:

Hi everyone! I've been so busy with kids, work, school, and just life! Weight loss has slowed down some, but still 10 lbs in the last month, so way better than I would have ever done on my own!

Friday I had a dr appointment with my PCP for a referral about a cyst I have on my forehead... as I lose weight, it's becoming more noticable. I also mentioned I think I had a UTI. So did the customary pee in a cup. She said that the urine showed signs of liver issues... like too much urobilinogen and bilirubin in my urine, as well as ketones. So she ordered blood tests. The blood tests aren't exactly normal either, but of course I haven't heard from her because the test came back after office hours, and she's off on monday and tuesdays. A friend said it may have been because I had fatty liver... but wouldn't someone have said something throughout the whole prep for surgery process if that was the case?

I agree with True North, and congrats on your weightloss! You re moving right along. I am moving slower, but in the right direction.lol and I’m prolly a lot older. It’s all good, as they say. I’m just glad I am learning to stop eating before I eat too much and keeping my portion sizes at 1/2 cup.

As for your blood work, this really bothers me that you have to wait 6 mos. before they request bloodwork. (Bariatric, I mean) that is way to long to have to wait to find out what’s going on. I’m so glad your PCP requested it for you!
I hope my PCP will do that when I go back. I won’t be getting it done for Bariatric til MAY! Hope you get normal results from your blood work tomorrow. Keep up the great work! AWESOME!

On 1/24/2021 at 9:00 AM, TrueNorth1 said:

Welcome Renee!

How are you feeling? Looks like you are doing great!

I'm doing better, I go on Tuesday to get an endoscopy and they will open up the restriction. I'm so ready for some relief. I'm still losing, but i suspect that will slow down a little once I'm able to get/keep food down. I'm 215. On the day of surgery I had gotten down to 265. Good luck to all.

4 hours ago, Del Renee said:

I'm doing better, I go on Tuesday to get an endoscopy and they will open up the restriction. I'm so ready for some relief. I'm still losing, but i suspect that will slow down a little once I'm able to get/keep food down. I'm 215. On the day of surgery I had gotten down to 265. Good luck to all.

Oh, that is difficult. I hope you get the relief you deserve.

7 hours ago, Grammie2 said:

I agree with True North, and congrats on your weightloss! You re moving right along. I am moving slower, but in the right direction.lol and I’m prolly a lot older. It’s all good, as they say. I’m just glad I am learning to stop eating before I eat too much and keeping my portion sizes at 1/2 cup.

As for your blood work, this really bothers me that you have to wait 6 mos. before they request bloodwork. (Bariatric, I mean) that is way to long to have to wait to find out what’s going on. I’m so glad your PCP requested it for you!
I hope my PCP will do that when I go back. I won’t be getting it done for Bariatric til MAY! Hope you get normal results from your blood work tomorrow. Keep up the great work! AWESOME!

Grammie, did you have your back operation?