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A stall at this point is extremely common!! I see others mentioning it across many boards I'm on and I experienced it myself as well. I think you already realize that what you are experiencing is "normal" but maybe you were hoping you would see more than you expected. 8-10 lbs in only a few weeks is very good!!! I'm not…
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Congrats!!!! I'm happy for you :) And good for you for being so open to ideas!
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Definitely get lots and lots of samples! For many people, their tastes can change a bit after surgery. So one you may love now, might not sit well after. Or maybe you'll have more of a sweet tooth than you imagine. Or maybe not... but having a variety would definitely help! My biggest tip is to NOT RUSH it!! I had to go…
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Measure, measure, measure!!! You are obviously (accidentally) eating too much! I had to wait before transiting into this phase! It was about a month before I started to try more solid foods as my sleevie just could NOT handle it. My advice would be to back up! Go back to phase 3 for a bit. Everyone heals at different rates…
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You're welcome!!! I've just always thought about it that way and it really helped keep me realistic. The sleeve wasn't going to lose the weight for me! I am also corny enough to add to the metaphor- my sleeve was my life vest and my family/surgeon/medical team were my lighthouse, they showed me which way to swim!
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I completely agree with both posts above me! After surgery your stomach is so small, but it is soo swollen! Nearly swollen shut! You asked what it felt like? Well my first sip was horrible because the nurse insisted that "ice cold water" would feel best. It was very very WRONG for me! It hit my stomach and felt like an ice…
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Well here is some good news! I also lost quite a bit of volume in my hair and for some reason my hairline was a bit further back than normal (just enough for me to notice)... During my 4-6 months I would run my hair through my hair and there would be quite a lot in my hand afterwards. The good news? I am now nearly 3 years…
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Hi there! I was a bit worried about this as well.... but what helped me was looking up success stories of people who lived post gastrectomy for reasons OTHER than weight loss! Many people live perfectly normal lives with partial stomachs (or no stomach at all... there is a pro-chef that I read about who lost his entire…
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It seems like i'm in agreement with most of the other posts. I would recommend (just based on my own experience) that you go back to basics. What were your "rules" when you transitioned into solid foods? I simplified mine to "60- protein and water". I aimed for a MINIMUM of 60 grams of protein and 60 oz of liquids per day…
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Please please please give yourself a little bit of a break!!! You JUST had surgery sweetie! You're body went through a major trauma and it is still healing! I know how frustrating the numbers can be- they mess with your head and it is really difficult to push past it. Here is the truth though- it will take time, even with…
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I lost 40lbs during my pre-op stage! I was shocked too :) I even contemplated NOT doing the surgery for a little bit, but ultimately I just *knew* it was right for me- and it truly was. It made my journey not overwhelming and now I'm happy AND healthy!
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What about trying a slower pace exercise such as yoga or tai chi? They have more fluid motions and more restorative, but still get your heart going and build up your muscle over time. Also, what about lifting weights? There are some programs that are designed to be around half an hour or less. I don't deal with chronic…
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This is pretty much how I would sum it up as well... and I will further back it up with my 140lbs lost experience! Many, many people disagree with the "low-carb" diet but it truly worked for me. Not all bodies are the same, and weight loss is NOT as simple as calories in vs calories out. Since you ARE healing and dealing…
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Hi there! I am short too! (5'2") I can definitely relate! I am also hovering around the 130 mark right now, but I used to be wayyyy over! You are 18, and according to BMI 130lbs at 5'0" is considered "overweight". According to BMI you could be at a healthy weight with only losing 10 pounds! I use BMI VERY ROUGHLY! It is…
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Don't forget that this is a long journey, it is not supposed to be quick! I think you might be overwhelming yourself with all these expectations. Not just the weight loss but the running on top of that. Are you an experienced runner or is this your first go at it? If you are doing all these runs for the first time I think…
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I can't speak about the lymphedema, but I do deal with hearburn- before and after VSG. I am currenlty nearly 3 years out and I have to take prescription strength PPI's twice a day to keep it under control. It kinda sucks, but I would still take my sleeve any day! Did you have a specific question about it?
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Hello! Yes, eventually you will get to "normal" again. However, "normal" will never be half of a large pizza by yourself (or a whole pizza... i've done that) or that large bucket of popcorn at the movie theatres! "Normal" is going to be a slice, maybe two of pizza down the road. Normal might be that you have some chicken,…
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I was told it was a "toleration" thing. Many post-sleevers cannot tolerate the soda at all. Either because of the carbonation (even "flat" soda still has enough to notice!) or because of the high acid content. I was told that it would essentially be up to me whether I could drink it or not. I was never a heavy soda drinker…
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I was told the "30-30-30" rule as well, and at first (say the first year) I could tell why! If I drank too close to my meals I felt physically ill or I could barely eat my food. Now though, at nearly 3 years out I've found that I can drink before my meal, but not during or after (as a few others have mentioned as well). I…
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I had the same problem! When I was at that stage post-op I could barely tolerate my liquids, let alone my protein! It is a pain in the butt, but I got through it by "sip sip sipping" all freakin day. From the moment I woke up until I went to sleep I didn't do or go anywhere without my shake or water right next to me. Will…
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Please, please don't be so harsh on yourself!!! Your body just went through major trauma! It was only three weeks ago! Most everyone's weight will flip flop like that, where you lose and then gain, etc. Right now you should *only* be focusing on getting in your liquids and hitting your protein/nutrition goals. Don't start…
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I would wait and re-weigh yourself in a couple days once you are back to your regular schedule. Yes, you were on "vacation" but I bet it stressed your body! All the extra and different exercise you did, plus trying to keep up with tours and the physical travelling itself... that stressed your body (even if it was "good"…
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Hello :) I just read through the replies above me- all great advice and I wouldn't change anything. I just wanted to add though, that you could just be in a "stall". When I lost my weight I had roughly 4 of them where my weight would just fluctuate back and forth back and forth back and forth.... it was so frustrating!!…
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First off, I think their behaviour is horrible! If you aren't going to show you should at least call, same with being late! But... I will say that I can understand the lack of enthusiasm for a job that pays just over minimum wage. I am not familiar with the UK, but here in the US I have experienced that working for "just…
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I feel this way sometimes if I drink them too quickly, or if I drink them WITH a meal. For me, they have to stand on their own. Also, I literally cannot stomach certain kinds (like muscle milk... the taste is fine, but once it hits my stomach it is not staying there...) so I had to experiment. My favourite (and I know many…
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The same is true for a thick slice of bread, a serving of meat, a piece of dark chocolate, yogurt, a glass of wine, an avocado, a tiny serving of pasta, etc. You have to get out of that mindset because one day it could progress into you eating nothing but rabbit food all day! Variety is important to your diet, not just to…
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Please be careful about eating solid food at this point! At two weeks out I was still struggling with water, let alone protein shakes, let alone actual food! You need to first be worrying about your hydration levels, and then try to get your protein in through shakes. Premier protein is my personal favourite. At 2 weeks…
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Sounds cool! I have a sketch of myself from when I was in second grade (my best friends grandfather was/is an artist and he did both of us together and separately) and it would be nice to have one now :) Can you just let me know when you are finished? And not add my name if you post it on any other website? Thanks!
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YES!!!!!! This is actually really, really common! The last of your pounds are the most difficult because our bodies are trying to level out while we are trying to keep pushing them. I let my body level out for a bit (for like 6 weeks) and then I started pushing again and it helped, a little. I am now technically at my…
