SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING SLEEVE OR BYPASS SURGERY

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  • Thalie5000
    Thalie5000 Posts: 24 Member
    Duffslove: How has it been post op thus far? Congratulations on your new journey. I am currently on the waiting list for MGH. Thank you for the insights.
  • duffslove
    duffslove Posts: 125 Member
    Thalie5000 wrote: »
    Duffslove: How has it been post op thus far? Congratulations on your new journey. I am currently on the waiting list for MGH. Thank you for the insights.

    Thank you! Well, the first few days after surgery for me was kinda rough, but after a week i was doing quite well.Haven't had many issues, except that i am sooo over these protein drinks..lol..(i wish)...1st tip, find some kind of protein powder or premade you really like and stay with it...you'll be using it for a very long time, i have found it a very big waste of money searching for some that i could actually handle drinking this long. i am down 42 lbs in 6 weeks and have gone from a tight 24 pant to a 20..but have also been stalled now for 9 days, where i have been gaining and losing the same 2.5 lbs over and over, but many have said not to be concerned over that, it will happen and see my surgeon tomorrow for my 6 week post op check. i have "felt" my sleeve twice and both times it was when i was switching to a new type of food..full liquid to puree and soft solid to regular food..felt very sick and stuff was coming back up my throat and my surgeon said my sleeve was very tight and to just give it a lil more time, i did and havent had another problem. Good luck to you and best wishes in your own journey coming up


  • blissfuldrake
    blissfuldrake Posts: 128 Member
    THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

    I did go to the bariactric office and sign up for the surgery. While the date kept being put off time and again (that's a whole 'nother story), I continued with my dietician visits. With attainable goals, practicing eating by post-operative standards and monthly visits, I have managed to lose 58 pounds and am no longer a candidate for surgery. Color me happy.

    BTW...I am having YUMMY protein shakes everyday. I use my own recipes. @duffslove Perhaps you are using a brand of protein powder you don't like. That happened to me. I kept trying different powders until I got to my favorite...Premier Protein from Sams Club. I use both the chocolate and vanilla.

    Here is the base recipe:

    ...BULLET OR NINJA PROCESSOR IS NECESSARY FOR BEST RESULTS

    ONE SCOOP OF CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA POWDER
    8 OUNCES OF ICE
    6-8 OUNCES OF ALMOND MILK UNSWEETENED VANILLA
    ADD FLAVORING AS DESIRED.

    PROCESS UNTIL THE UNIT RUNS SMOOTHLY...MAY TAKE UP TO A MINUTE OR SO. DON'T GIVE IN EARLY.

    ORANGE OR LEMON FLAVORS...USE A PACKET OF CRYSTAL LIGHT PER SHAKE (CHOCOLATE ORANGE AND LEMON PIE (USE THE VANILLA FLAVOR FOR THAT) ARE MY FAVORITES

    CHOCOLATE MOCHA...ADD 1 TBS OF INSTANT COFFEE...A MORNING BREAKFAST MUST

    POWDERED PEANUT BUTTER...AND YES, IT DOES EXIST...ADD TO THE CHOCOLATE SHAKE FOR A REESE 'S TREAT

    A REALLY, REALLY RIPE BANANA ADDED TO THE MIX IS YUMMY. OVER-RIPE BANANAS PROVIDE THE BEST FLAVOR

    I HAVE ONE SHAKE I MAKE I CALL THE MAPLE NUT GOODIE. I USE MAPLE FLAVORING AND ALMOND EXTRACT WITH VANILLA POWDER.

    GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE SHAKE...ADD COCONUT FLAVORING

    I'VE BEEN EXPERIMENTING WITH DIFFERENT FLAVOR COMBOS I LOVE. YUM!

    IF I get enough motivation, I'll post my recipes.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    OMG, awesome news!!!!!!! Good for you, yay!!!!!!!!!
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    bump
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    edited August 2015
    Glad you found what worked for you.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Ninkyou wrote: »
    Glad you found what worked for you.

    She has decided against the surgery. You need to read it again. She was thanking the people of MFP.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    Ninkyou wrote: »
    Glad you found what worked for you.

    She has decided against the surgery. You need to read it again. She was thanking the people of MFP.

    I know. And she lost 58 lbs following her dietician. So she found what worked for her. :)

    I had to edit it because originally I didn't see the date or the 2nd page, lol.

  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Ninkyou wrote: »
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    Ninkyou wrote: »
    Glad you found what worked for you.

    She has decided against the surgery. You need to read it again. She was thanking the people of MFP.

    I know. And she lost 58 lbs following her dietician. So she found what worked for her. :)

    I had to edit it because originally I didn't see the date or the 2nd page, lol.

    Cool
  • kirdyq
    kirdyq Posts: 165 Member
    My sister had the sleeve surgery about a year ago. She was about your weight and height, too. Maybe not so many medical issues, but the doctor said that she would likely get them if she continued on her path.

    After the surgery she has lost a lot of weight, I think around 80 pounds or so. She now has horrible heartburn and told me the other day she now has GERD. She throws up a LOT.

    The thing that frustrates me is that she was at her target weight in college, and she got there through good eating and exercise. Then, after school she had one stressful situation after another, had problems finding employment, etc. She somewhat became withdrawn and depressed and ended up eating herself into a terrible weight situation. Instead of the doctor suggesting that she get to her weight through nutrition and exercise and perhaps some counseling, (from what she told me) he basically told her that it would take her forever to take off the 100+ pounds, so health wise it would be better to do the surgery. She said that he told her otherwise she'd end up with diabetes and couldn't have kids. I say, she got where she needed to once, and she could do it again, naturally! Now she has the effects to live with - a constantly gurgling nasty stomach, and throwing up all the time. It sounds completely miserable to me.

    And the thing is, you still have these huge commitments to contend with after the surgery. It's not like it's just you have a surgery and then don't have to worry about anything anymore. You have like next to no stomach left. You need to make sure you get all your nutrition in, get enough protein, vitamins, etc. There is a ton of work and dedication needed. There is a ton of work and dedication needed to lose weight naturally through good nutrition and exercise as well. I wish my sister would have been dedicated to the natural way instead of the surgical route. I see her miserable so often, and I just shake my head. I don't want to say anything because I want to sound supportive to her...but I just feel so bad for her for what she did to her body.
  • blissfuldrake
    blissfuldrake Posts: 128 Member
    i'VE LOST 70 POUNDS11111111111111 Now, I'm into the maintenance time. Boy, it's ROUGH! Too easy to say...well.....just ONE more...
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    edited February 2016
    High five!
  • TorontoDiane
    TorontoDiane Posts: 1,413 Member
    not sure where you are from.. however in Ontario there are hospitals that have both surgical and medical programs.. the weight list for both are very long.. but well worth it .. there are other options other than surgery
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Congrats @blissfuldrake
  • duffslove
    duffslove Posts: 125 Member
    Congrats to you..that's fantastic! Way to hang in there and work your butt off..literally..lol..may you have continued success and many happy and healthy years enjoying your healthy new you
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