Hello everyone! I'm 3 weeks post-op bariatric surgery, anyone else?
AvaPowers
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I'm looking for more people like me who have had bariatric surgery. I'm only 3 weeks post op and would love to connect with people that are already on this journey to share experiences with and just for support.
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Hi, I'm 11months out!
Feb 19 will be my sleeve 1st bday! 2 -
I'm learning how to post here, bare with me!0
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CaptainAmericaGirlYASSS wrote: »Hi, I'm 11months out! Feb 19 will be my sleeve 1st bday!
Hi there! Congratulations on your almost 1st yr anniversary! How do you feel? Are you still excited/happy about your decision to get surgery?
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I had a gastric bypass on 11/16/16 and I vlog about it on youtube, channel is called Chubbalicious. Also have a FB page.
Oh how wonderful! Thank you, I will definitely be checking out! Congratulations on your surgery!
I'm still at the uncomfortable stage, so some days I still wake up wondering why in the world I accepted to do this!0 -
I had a gastric bypass on 11/16/16 and I vlog about it on youtube, channel is called Chubbalicious. Also have a FB page.
Oh how wonderful! Thank you, I will definitely be checking out! Congratulations on your surgery!
I'm still at the uncomfortable stage, so some days I still wake up wondering why in the world I accepted to do this!
I have found it an interesting thing really, because I have not had a point where I thought "Why did I do this?" Lots of people in the support groups express regret early on but I never had a sense of regret. I think it helped me a lot to lose a lot and spend a good 5 years making the decision and changing my life. The transition to pre/post-op dietary limitations was not hard. I mostly struggle with actually taking in calories and water, and knowing my physical limitations... i.e. I have been doing my hour of exercise 5-7 days a week so I went to a concert thinking I should be ready, and learned the hard way that I'm not conditioned yet.
My body pain has gotten way worse but it was expected.
I hope you can progress out of the tinged-with-regret mental state soon.0 -
I had a gastric bypass on 11/16/16 and I vlog about it on youtube, channel is called Chubbalicious. Also have a FB page.
Oh how wonderful! Thank you, I will definitely be checking out! Congratulations on your surgery!
I'm still at the uncomfortable stage, so some days I still wake up wondering why in the world I accepted to do this!
I have found it an interesting thing really, because I have not had a point where I thought "Why did I do this?" Lots of people in the support groups express regret early on but I never had a sense of regret. I think it helped me a lot to lose a lot and spend a good 5 years making the decision and changing my life. The transition to pre/post-op dietary limitations was not hard. I mostly struggle with actually taking in calories and water, and knowing my physical limitations... i.e. I have been doing my hour of exercise 5-7 days a week so I went to a concert thinking I should be ready, and learned the hard way that I'm not conditioned yet.
My body pain has gotten way worse but it was expected.
I hope you can progress out of the tinged-with-regret mental state soon.
Hey! I'm viewing your videos!
Why are you having body pain? Did you already have an underlying problem prior to your surgery? I did, I have had fibromyalgia for the past 14 years. Pain and other horrible stomach issues are what drove me to decide this was the best solution for me (per medical suggestion). Should I expect my body pain to increase? I was told I should expect my pain to decrease.0 -
Hi! I had sleeve surgery one month ago today.2
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julstew1973 wrote: »Hi! I had sleeve surgery one month ago today.
Hi! That's great, congratulations! Sounds like you're only 1 week ahead of me. How are you feeling so far?0 -
I am feeling really good! Some days are better than others, but I have found if I walk a few times a day, I feel better. The hardest part has really been cooking meals for my family that I can't eat. How are you feeling? 0
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A woman I know is having bariatric surgery, she told me she can't eat for a week leading up to the surgery. That seems extreme to me- is that normal pre-op?0
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A woman I know is having bariatric surgery, she told me she can't eat for a week leading up to the surgery. That seems extreme to me- is that normal pre-op?
Every doctor is different, my preop liver shrink diet was like the slim fast diet, protein shake with fruit or veggies for breakfast and lunch, 3 ounces lean protein with veggies for dinner, no snacks.0 -
I'm looking for more people like me who have had bariatric surgery. I'm only 3 weeks post op and would love to connect with people that are already on this journey to share experiences with and just for support.
I'm 4 months out, sleeved on 9/8, and doing well, hormones seem to be simmering down now, so there is an end in sight for that, if you're having any of those problems... It's a struggle some days to eat what I should, some days I get it right, some days I still flop, but no buyer's remorse here... I'd go through even the worst parts of it again.0 -
SwirlockHomie76 wrote: »A woman I know is having bariatric surgery, she told me she can't eat for a week leading up to the surgery. That seems extreme to me- is that normal pre-op?
Every doctor is different, my preop liver shrink diet was like the slim fast diet, protein shake with fruit or veggies for breakfast and lunch, 3 ounces lean protein with veggies for dinner, no snacks.
Ok that seems a bit more reasonable. It would seem impossible to not eat for 6 days!0 -
I am feeling really good! Some days are better than others, but I have found if I walk a few times a day, I feel better. The hardest part has really been cooking meals for my family that I can't eat. How are you feeling?
Same as you, some days are for sure better than others! You know, it's unbelievable how much walking does help things out. I am walking more now than I have in a long time. Night time is still a struggle, I still can't get comfortable enough to sleep without back pain. I'm used to moving a lot in bed and changing positions constantly, I can't do that now.0 -
A woman I know is having bariatric surgery, she told me she can't eat for a week leading up to the surgery. That seems extreme to me- is that normal pre-op?
My surgeon did not require me to do any kind of pre-op diet. I really couldn't tell you what that would entail...I suppose it is like SwirlockHomie76 described...a slim-fast type diet.0 -
I am officially 3 days post-op RNY.
So far I have no regret, and have had a positive experience with everything. Surgery went great, hospital stay went great!
Trying to find ways to make sure I keep on my vitamins and nutrients.
I had no previous medications which I had taken with regular frequency. So the whole taking medicine at certain times has been the hardest adjustment for me. Working on my water and protein intake.
Nice to see there's others close by!0 -
SwirlockHomie76 wrote: »I'm looking for more people like me who have had bariatric surgery. I'm only 3 weeks post op and would love to connect with people that are already on this journey to share experiences with and just for support.
I'm 4 months out, sleeved on 9/8, and doing well, hormones seem to be simmering down now, so there is an end in sight for that, if you're having any of those problems... It's a struggle some days to eat what I should, some days I get it right, some days I still flop, but no buyer's remorse here... I'd go through even the worst parts of it again.
Congratulations on your surgery! From what I've know, nobody can consistently eat what they should always. So you are not alone!
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I am officially 3 days post-op RNY.
So far I have no regret, and have had a positive experience with everything. Surgery went great, hospital stay went great!
Trying to find ways to make sure I keep on my vitamins and nutrients.
I had no previous medications which I had taken with regular frequency. So the whole taking medicine at certain times has been the hardest adjustment for me. Working on my water and protein intake.
Nice to see there's others close by!
Oh my goodness! Wow, 3 days? Congratulations! I'm glad to know you've had such a good experience so far. Definitely stay hydrated! I found a flavorless protein powder at GNC called Genepro that gives you 30g of protein in one small scoop! I mix it with half an Atkins protein shake which gives me a total of 42g of protein per serving.0 -
Hi. I had RNY Dec 15 2016. Just started solid foods and doing well so far.1
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Hi! 5'7" HW 236, SW 228 (VSG 1/12/17), CW 213, GW 150. All going as expected, but I do feel hungry - wasn't expecting that. Purée phase now for 2 more weeks.1
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Hi all! 7 years out from RNY. Highest 300, Surgery 225, Lowest 155, Current 185. Congrats to all of you! I'm a cyclist and needed a way to track my eating. Since I can't eat like others, I was finding it difficult to stay accountable for food I was eating to fuel my body during exercise. The surgery was the best decision. Last year I rode my bike SF to LA and I'm doing it again this year. The key to keeping the weight off, find a sport and stick with it. Any questions, feel free to ask.1
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Hi! I had VSG on July 12, 2016. I have lost 140lbs since pre-op diet on June 12, 2016. I have about 90lbs to go till my Dr.s weight goal. I just recently joined MFP to help me track my food better. I also Joined StepBet and DietBet to help motivate me!!2
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littlefoot612 wrote: »Hi. I had RNY Dec 15 2016. Just started solid foods and doing well so far.
Congratulations! You're almost 2 months post op! How are you feeling? Could you share how much weight have you lost so far?0 -
Hi! 5'7" HW 236, SW 228 (VSG 1/12/17), CW 213, GW 150. All going as expected, but I do feel hungry - wasn't expecting that. Purée phase now for 2 more weeks.
Congratulations! Sorry for the late reply, you should be on soft foods by now right? I'm hungry all the time also! My surgeon told me to drink extra water when I feel hungry because chances are my body is really thirsty and not truly hungry. Anyway, it does help to keep drinking.
P.S. You started with a low weight! I'm sure you will hit your goal weight soon!0 -
Hi all! 7 years out from RNY. Highest 300, Surgery 225, Lowest 155, Current 185. Congrats to all of you! I'm a cyclist and needed a way to track my eating. Since I can't eat like others, I was finding it difficult to stay accountable for food I was eating to fuel my body during exercise. The surgery was the best decision. Last year I rode my bike SF to LA and I'm doing it again this year. The key to keeping the weight off, find a sport and stick with it. Any questions, feel free to ask.
Wow! Wow! 7 years out! What an inspiration you are! You lost 75 lbs. on your own before your surgery and now you are a cyclist? Way to go! I have yet to find a sport that I can enjoy that way. I'm still only doing treadmill. Are you keeping a low-carb, sugar-free diet?0 -
Jesnluv83_vsg wrote: »Hi! I had VSG on July 12, 2016. I have lost 140lbs since pre-op diet on June 12, 2016. I have about 90lbs to go till my Dr.s weight goal. I just recently joined MFP to help me track my food better. I also Joined StepBet and DietBet to help motivate me!!
Congratulations on your 140lbs lost! I find it almost impossible to imagine myself losing that much because I seem to be losing it so slowly compared to others...though I'm following the suggested diet. I did not have a pre-op diet, so my surgery weight is what I go by. I have lost 30 lbs since surgery. I can't wait to get to my goal weight. Do you recommend StepBet and DietBet?0 -
Hello all. I was sleeved about two years ago. I lost a lot of weight fast.. from 275 to about 190. I will be honest though, I was bad. I drank soda later on which is a huge no, and ate more and more gradually stretching my stomach. I slowly gained back weight and I stopped exercising. I got lazy. It is VERY VERY easy to lose weight early on. I didnt have to exercise. The weight just fell off. I am now around 240, so I gained back 50 lbs that I originally lost. I eat less than I did before the surgery so I do not regret it, it is a tool and we must be prepared to use it wisely. I feel that I was not prepared and regret letting myself gain this weight back. It IS easy to gain weight a year plus after surgery so stick with it, I wish I did. My parents were also sleeved and both lost a lot early on... then gained back like I did. I snack often and eat when bored. I feel as though my stomach was stretched but now that I track what I eat I do notice that I rarely get "hungry".
I went from barely being able to eat a few bites of meat after being sleeved, to now eating a whole "lean cuisine". By the time I am done with this size of a meal, I am full. So I am aware that my stomach has stretched but I do not eat nearly as much as I used to before I was sleeved.
Anyone, feel free to send a friend request and we can chat more. I would love to meet fellow sleevers. Let me be the example of what NOT to do in your first year. /:
What is everyone's calorie goals? I am curious as to everyone's thoughts on this since our stomachs are smaller than the norm. I know it is calories in v calories out, but curious as to what everyone is doing.0 -
Hi there. I am 6 weeks out today. Just been released to full duty with no restrictions. Best thing I have ever done.0
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Hey! Join us here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/637-gastric-bypass-vsg-lapband
Great group of people! Lots of bariatric information!
Myself:
VSG 10/15/15
Total loss: 165lbs
Maintaining since 8/160 -
I had gastric bypass four years ago I was 320 pounds went down to 170 I had a baby a year ago and still have about 35 pounds to lose the surgery is great and all but trust me gaining it back is so easy The way the weight melts off in the beginning is the way the weight goes back on The struggle that happens to a lot of people is eating real food such as chicken beef fish there so dense and heavy it makes you full so fast it's almost a chore to eat because then you get sick eating junk food goes down easy so a lot of people end up going to the junk food0
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