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1/2 the regain gone
3 months ago I started eating on the plan again and working out 5 days per week. I have now lost 20 lbs, which is 1/2 of my regain. I’m hoping to have the next 20 gone by early November. Losing now is a lot harder than it was just after surgery and sometimes I get a little discouraged over how slow the process seems. But,…
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Protein Grams
I am back to eating like I should be and making use of the tool I have. I went through my surgery info and I can’t find the info regarding the grams of protein I should be getting per day. Could anyone share that info with me?
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The long and winding road
This past year has not been a good one for me. I watched my Dad’s health decline, his cognitive functioning come and go. I stopped caring too much about what I ate, using the stress of helping care for him and the pain of watching him struggle, and working 2 jobs and caring for a grandson one night per week as my excuse.…
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Sleepy after a meal?
I find that after a meal, no matter what it is, I have an period of time where I am so tired I feel like I can hardly keep my head up. Has anyone else experienced this? Eventually the tiredness passes and I am fine, but for that period right after the meal it is sometime hard to concentrate through the tiredness.
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1 year later
Thursday will be my 1 year anniversary since surgery. Prior to surgery, I set some goals: 1) get off my bp meds 2) get off my cpap machine 3) exercise regularly 4) lose 100 lbs. which would be all of my excess weight. So, 1 year later: 1) OFF the bp meds 2) I can go without my cpap, but I'm so used to it that I find I have…
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Annual exam results are in!
Just got my lab results back from my annual physical. My dr was thrilled w/my cholesterol results. HDL from 34 to 46; LD from 138 to 98; Triglycerides from 139 to 67 and total cholesterol from 200 to 157. Off BP medication completely and my BP is fabulous. (105/67) My iron is still low (same song for the last 10+ years)…
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Gastritis?
Called the nurse at my weight loss center this morning due to stomach pain I have been experiencing. Told her it tends to happen about 3-4 hrs after eating and during the overnight hours. Feels like a burning or like my stomach has been empty for 10 yrs. (not that I would really know what that feels like- ha ha) She said…
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Tailbone
I know this is weird, but since losing weight I think I feel my tailbone all the time and it is strange or uncomfortable to sit on it sometimes. Please tell me someone else has experienced this?
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Brrrrr
I think at some point previously someone may have addressed this, but as you lose weight are you finding yourself being cold? I feel like I am cold a lot, especially my hands. Even though it is summer, I am still wearing long sleeves at work, or putting a light fleece coat on. I think my circulation is ok, so maybe it's…
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Breakfast?
I am not a morning person, so I usually have Greek yogurt w/protein powder added in for breakfast because it is quick and easy. However, I have noticed the last week or so that I am getting hungry about 4 hrs. later, even though I am drinking during that time. I'm wondering if maybe I need to change up my breakfast so I'm…
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Pictures pre-surgery & 5 mos post surgery
I can actually see a difference in these pictures. Making progress.
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People's perceptions
I have lost about 55 lbs since surgery and 66 all together. To reach the goal I set for myself, I have another 46 lbs to lose. That puts me right in the middle of the normal BMI range. In the last week, I have had several people comment how thin I am and if I am at my goal. I've even had the "be careful, you don't want to…
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woman's clothing size?
I am 5'almost 6". I would say I'm medium boned/body size. My current weight is 184. In July, my sister-in-law is getting married. I am assuming by that time I will be more in the 150-160 range. Does anyone have an idea what dress size that weight/height would be? The wedding is going to have a color scheme so I have 3…
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I've actually learned a little...
Today my company had an all-employee meeting. 2 co-workers were given special recognition for stepping in when their department was short-staffed and taking on extra work to keep them going. Well, my co-worker and I have been helping out another dept, at their request, for 6 weeks now along w/doing our own work. That dept…
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Shame
I saw something today that made me sad. It was a posting on another WLS group. A lady had been successful in losing a large amount of weight on her own (over 150lbs) but still had more to lose and couldn't do the rest successfully, so she had WLS. She is upset that people have been asking her about losing the weight. She…
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Protein Powder
I know there is a previous thread on brands of Protein Powder somewhere here, but I'm not patient enough to look for it. I'm looking for a flavored protein powder that I could add to decaf coffee, like a good chocolate flavor or hazelnut or something? Or, maybe something that tastes like a (good) mocha that can be added to…
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How much can you eat in a meal?
Today I was sure I could eat a whole 3 egg ham & cheese omelet from Perkins, only to be very full before I even ate half of it. My significant other is joking that he will end up putting on as much weight as I take off just from eating my left overs. I told him my eyes are bigger than my stomach-- possibly literally :) I…
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Has anyone seen my sweet tooth?
I am 11 weeks post-surgery. A strange thing has happened. Somewhere over the last 11 weeks, my sweet tooth has gone missing. It loved ice cream so I tried some of that, but it did not come back for the ice cream and I gave up after 3 spoons of it. Today I tried to lure it back with cake, but after 2 bites, the cake got…
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Anemia
Has anyone had to deal with anemia post surgery? To clarify, I was a little bit anemic before surgery too, and have been on and off my whole adult life. Prior to surgery I took a slow-release iron pill and never had a problem with it. After surgery, the nurse for my dr told me they want me to take a pill called Vitron C,…
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Question for the women in the group
I don't remember seeing this discussed before, but if it has, I apologize. Prior to surgery, I had a period every 21-28 days like clockwork. In November, my surgery month, I did not have a period which the doctor said was typical due to stress. I got a period on 12/1. Now I haven't had one since. It is possible I'm…
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lettuce, nuts, popcorn
At my 1-mo period post-surgery(2 weeks ago) I got the message from the NUT that until I get to 3 mos out I can't have lettuce, nuts or popcorn. For those who are beyond 3 mos, have you eaten these foods? I assume some eat nuts because they are in the KIND protein bars. Do you have problems with certain types of lettuces?…
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daily exercise vs daily calorie goals
I know this topic has been discussed here somewhere, but I couldn't find it. My dr/NUT gave me a goal of 600-800 calories per day. If I burn 300 calories during exercise, am I supposed to eat extra calories to make up for the ones I burned off? I would think that if I didn't eat them back it would help my weight loss, but…
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I believe in you
Seems like there have been many (including myself) who are worried, scared, unsure of themselves right now. Someone had posted this song online and besides being a favorite of mine, it resonated with me right now. I believe in all of you, and I need to believe in me too. http://youtu.be/J3ACz32Ghxk
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My first BIG health benefit
I am one month in and 20 lbs down since surgery. I have been on BP meds for over 10 years. Since surgery I have been taking my BP measurement a few times a week to monitor. As of today, I get to cut my meds in half and in another 20 lbs down I will likely be off all together. YAY! Prior to surgery I really hoped I would be…
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IceCream
In another post, there was discussion about giving yourself permission to eat something that you consider a treat, so you don't feel deprived and possibly allow yourself to overeat in response. I haven't really had a physical craving for sweets, so I haven't had much of a problem so far this holiday season. For my…
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Happy Holidays!
Wishing everyone a Happy Holidays. From preparing for my surgery, going through the surgery, and now finding my way in my new life, you have all been supportive and freely shared your wisdom. I couldn't have asked for a better gift than to find all of you on this website. So from me to you, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah,…
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Wake-up Call for Me!
I had a big wake up call last night. I went to my first holiday party. It was a potluck. Some of my friends brought some of their "known for" dishes, which are ones that I love. Though I wasn't hungry, I wanted to eat all of it. I'm still on pureed food, so I knew I couldn't, but OMG my head wanted it so bad. Pretty soon I…
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Soft foods
For those who are on or have been through "soft" foods, would broiled salmon be considered soft? I have a class next week to discuss soft foods so I will find out, but I am planning ahead for Christmas and trying to figure out if there is something both myself & my significant other could have that we would both love. To…
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a little discouraged
I'm feeling a little discouraged. The last several days I have really been struggling to get in my protein and my water. I thought that going to pureed food would help because I could do savory puree and then drinking something a little sweeter would be easier. It is, but I still just got 48 oz of water in yesterday. Plus,…
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incisions
Just wondering: My largest incision is on my left side of my naval. The dr told me me that is where everything came out. I assume he means my stomach because I'm not aware that I'm missing anything else :) Anyway, they had to put stitches in the muscle at that site. Did anyone else have stitches in the muscle, and can you…
