October 2023 surgery buddies

[walterblock1 28]

Just had the ? For when I go back to work we only have microwave thanks for the feedback

[Charlie21467 11]

Hey surgery buddies, how are you all doing? I was in a pinch tonight ... I went to subway for some of their chicken noodle Soup but they were out. I ended up getting a 6" subway club with spinach, Tomato onion light mayo, vinegar and oil. I took about 4 bites and now I have a rock in my stomach. How's the best way to alienate this feeling?

[Charlie21467 11]

That should have said alleviate

[New To This23 102]

2 hours ago, Charlie21467 said:

That should have said alleviate

Walk around, get things moving.

[New To This23 102]

If you have been craving some veggies, but have been worried about wasting them before you can finish them, Gerber (the baby food) makes a really great superfood veggie baby food, it's pretty good and perfect for those on puree or soft foods, plus you can put the lid back on and stick it in the fridge if you are not able to finish the 6oz in one go and only $1.97.

[walterblock1 28]

So my doctor said I was well enough to move to soft foods starting Monday but I’m kinda scared don’t what to push it i’m wondering if anyone else feel this way have not had any problems yet with anything so far

[ukkodiak 11]

1 hour ago, walterblock1 said:

So my doctor said I was well enough to move to soft foods starting Monday but I’m kinda scared don’t what to push it i’m wondering if anyone else feel this way have not had any problems yet with anything so far

Congrats on soft foods. I started soft one week ago. I finally feel like I can eat real food again. I also had no problems eating anything, but things have changed a little on soft foods. Scrambled eggs make me nauseous. And for the first time since surgery, I can finally recognize when I’m full. It actually feels more like full used to feel like pre-op. I think the semi solid textures make all the difference. But enjoy the pleasure of eating real food again. You’ve earned it.

[Arendiva 22]

My weight loss has stalled since November 5th. I know this is normal since loads of other people have mentioned experiencing a week 3 stall, but it is still disheartening to lose nothing for 11 days when I know I'm following the diet, focusing on Protein, drinking fluids and keeping my portion sizes appropriately small. I hope this plateau breaks soon because it is demoralizing.

[SomeBigGuy 108]

1 hour ago, Arendiva said:

My weight loss has stalled since November 5th. I know this is normal since loads of other people have mentioned experiencing a week 3 stall, but it is still disheartening to lose nothing for 11 days when I know I'm following the diet, focusing on Protein, drinking fluids and keeping my portion sizes appropriately small. I hope this plateau breaks soon because it is demoralizing.

Don't worry, it will resume. It's your body panicking because of such a drastic change in a short amount of time. The week 3 stall can last for 3 weeks itself, or sometimes more. During that time, your body can still be burning fat, but its retaining Fluid to keep around because it thinks you're in a starvation situation and wants to preserve space to replenish the fat cells. It won't let go of that excess fluid and old cells until it knows you're safe, which it eventually will, and it will establish a new baseline weight as long as you stick to it. You got this!

Edited November 16, 2023 by SomeBigGuy

[Liz R 14]

@Arendiva we are surgery date twins! How is it going so far? I did experience the 3 week stall, but the scale is moving again. I'm feeling pretty good, overall. I have thrown up a couple of times - either when something didn't sit right or I overate.

[Charlie21467 11]

Hello all my surgery buddies. I have a question for you. Prior to my surgery I was not a coffee drinker, and I still am not, but I got my caffeine from drinking diet coke. I'm very fortunate in that my surgeon told me if you need to take a drink of Diet Coke go ahead and take a drink of Diet Coke just don't drink a lot of it. Since October the 2nd I have managed only to have four of the mini cans of soda. I do have a weakness for mountain dew. I have had two Mountain Dews and two Diet Cokes. I know I cannot be the only one here that does not drink coffee. Have any of you tried soda?

[ukkodiak 11]

16 minutes ago, Charlie21467 said:

Hello all my surgery buddies. I have a question for you. Prior to my surgery I was not a coffee drinker, and I still am not, but I got my caffeine from drinking diet coke. I'm very fortunate in that my surgeon told me if you need to take a drink of Diet Coke go ahead and take a drink of Diet Coke just don't drink a lot of it. Since October the 2nd I have managed only to have four of the mini cans of soda. I do have a weakness for mountain dew. I have had two Mountain Dews and two Diet Cokes. I know I cannot be the only one here that does not drink coffee. Have any of you tried soda?

I have not tried any soda. I had RNY and my stomach pouch is so tiny I’m too terrified of the carbonation gas to even try. Luckily since my surgery, I no longer have any cravings for sugar, including soda. I was also advised not to drink any caffeine at all for risk of dehydration. Idk about you, but I struggle just to get my 64oz of Fluid intake in. Feel like I’m always way behind. But hey, you do you. Every situation is unique.

[Charlie21467 11]

I too have been behind on staying hydrated. I have some kidney issues since my surgery (a stone and my blood levels are off). I am hoping to get this straightened out as quickly as possible.

[SarahByNumbers 31]

I'm on Day 8 of 14 for my liquid pre-op diet, and honestly for me, it hasn't been all that bad! I didn't get "keto flu" or any of that, possibly because I've done Keto diets before and knew to keep up with electrolytes. The only crummy part is when I can SMELL tasty things. I'm fine if I can see them, I'm fine sitting next to people chowing down, I'm fine watching YouTube cooking shows even, but if I walk past someone's office and smell something delicious, THEN I really miss food 😅

I'm starting to make myself anxious by reading about post-op infections (it feels like the only people I've read about getting them on my program's Facebook group are those who have the same surgeon as me...), "How will my cats EVER forgive me for not being able to sleep with me the night before surgery?!", "WHAT IF I CAN'T WIPE MY BUTT AFTER SURGERY AND MY HUSBAND HAS TO DO IT?!", etc. etc. etc. 😂

I think the big key is to always remember your "why" - Personally, I'm not just doing this to lose weight. I'm doing this because I have a family history of a number of different cancers whose risk is greatly increased with obesity (and I had a precancerous colon polyp removed earlier this year...I'm not even 40 yet). My "why" is that I want to be here a lot longer and be healthy and be able to enjoy that time doing fun, active things and not overheating and sweating my arse off while I'm at it.

Today's my last day working in-office prior to surgery next Wednesday, and I'm really thankful for that. All my good savory liquids are at home! I hope everyone is doing fantastic and healing well, or having an easy time with their pre-op regimens! 💜

[Eva Greeff 10]

You will do fine. Being anxious is normal. I had the sleeve on 10/27 and had no issues at all. I was never even tired. At times I question whether I even had the surgery (which I have heard from others) because I have had no pain, nada. I was tired and dizzy the first day after surgery, but that is normal. I am losing weight (and following my doctor's recommendations exactly), and I have no hunger (except some head hunger--which I counteract by trying to focus on what is really going on--smells of food being one). Remembering your why is a very good way to deal with head hunger or any other obstacle you might experience. So many people say this, but it really is the choices you make on a daily basis. As to wiping your butt, they want you up and walking ASAP to get rid of the gas--if you can walk, you can wipe your butt. Good luck!!