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Topic: RE: Trying Not to Panic
DON'T PANIC! This is completely normal. You will not lose weight every single day. You will go sometimes weeks at a time without losing a pound. Take measurements because when the scale doesn't move, the inches will. Almost everyone has a stall at around 2-3 weeks that lasts a few days to a week - this is completely normal. Your body is just basically trying to figure out what the heck is going on.
I would also recommend making sure you're getting at least 60g of protein per day, you'll feel better and get more calories - which is a good thing. It sounds like you're doing great - just keep it up and the pounds will melt away before you know it!
I would also recommend making sure you're getting at least 60g of protein per day, you'll feel better and get more calories - which is a good thing. It sounds like you're doing great - just keep it up and the pounds will melt away before you know it!
Deidra
Topic: my stomach yesterday-pic
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4 days out of surgery. and yes, I photoshopped the stretch marks, Im so not sharing ALL of my yuck, just the incision sites. :)
4 days out of surgery. and yes, I photoshopped the stretch marks, Im so not sharing ALL of my yuck, just the incision sites. :)
MICHELLE HW 315 SW 282 
Topic: RE: Trying Not to Panic
hey now, dont freak out. I have read many people saying the same thing. I am 5 days out, and lost 2-3 pounds a day the first 4 days, then nothing today that I can see. BUT, I have read that sometimes what we are losing are inches, versus pounds. and really, as much as you and I both weigh ourselves every day, we probably shouldnt.
If someone had told you a year ago that you would lose 3-4 pounds a week, you would have probably thought that was great. It is relative. Because we are girls, we are going to have cycles in our bodies of weight gain and loss that fluctuate. Water weight, swelling, even something as simple as our bowels going back to normal (and sorry to be graphic here, but Im pretty sure that 'solid" poop is much healthier, and MUCH heavier, than what we get after surgery for a few days. Your colon is beginning to function again, and soon you may need a stool softener, from what I hear) What Im saying is, DONT PANIC. You are programmed to lose now, and you will. But give your body time to adjust and relearn how to operate in perfect rhythym. You cannot help but lose on less than 1000 calories a day, but it is a process. trust it. and remember, stress makes some of us want to nibble, its a vicious cycle. hang in there. :)
If someone had told you a year ago that you would lose 3-4 pounds a week, you would have probably thought that was great. It is relative. Because we are girls, we are going to have cycles in our bodies of weight gain and loss that fluctuate. Water weight, swelling, even something as simple as our bowels going back to normal (and sorry to be graphic here, but Im pretty sure that 'solid" poop is much healthier, and MUCH heavier, than what we get after surgery for a few days. Your colon is beginning to function again, and soon you may need a stool softener, from what I hear) What Im saying is, DONT PANIC. You are programmed to lose now, and you will. But give your body time to adjust and relearn how to operate in perfect rhythym. You cannot help but lose on less than 1000 calories a day, but it is a process. trust it. and remember, stress makes some of us want to nibble, its a vicious cycle. hang in there. :)
MICHELLE HW 315 SW 282
Topic: RE: hey Nathan? Update?
good for you nathan! wow, it is coming fast. :) Remember, learn from ym mistakes, bring your pillow. Dont worry about things to keep you busy, you will be busy enough just being woken up every hour lol. The controls for the beds at EMMC 9non bariatric beds) are waaaaayyyyyy down low on the siderails, so you hafta turn to reach them. For larger sized people, it is a pitA. Not sure why they dont have the little handheld gizmos anymore. I never watched tv, I just wasnt able to focus much, and was more interested in walking. If you get lucky, you will have seeley, the male nurse that made my stay bearable. Awesome guy, funny as heck. "I have to check to make sure you are still you" was a common refrain, they check your wristband EVERY time they come in the room, as though someone is magically going to change places with you and whisk you off to a deserted island while they take your place. Not so much.
anyway, you are doing great, and you will be fine. If you have a few hours of wishing you hadnt done this, it will pass, I promise. Dont be freaked out if your blood sugar gets wonky after surgery, the nurses say it i fairly common. I had to go on insulin for a few days, then poof, it was gone. apparently this is a new thing bariatric surgeons monitor, insulin plays a big role in healing. If it happens, dont freak. Best of luck to you!
anyway, you are doing great, and you will be fine. If you have a few hours of wishing you hadnt done this, it will pass, I promise. Dont be freaked out if your blood sugar gets wonky after surgery, the nurses say it i fairly common. I had to go on insulin for a few days, then poof, it was gone. apparently this is a new thing bariatric surgeons monitor, insulin plays a big role in healing. If it happens, dont freak. Best of luck to you!
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Topic: Trying Not to Panic
31 lbs. lost before surgery! My goal is 150lbs. My surgeon's goal is 110lbs. I just can't imagine that weight right now. Maybe someday . . .
Okay, I'm trying not to panic but, I have been obsessed with weight loss since the day of surgery. Up until 3 days ago, I was losing a pound a day! But the scale hasn't moved for 3 days . . .and I'm really trying not to panic.
I'm getting 40-60 grams of protein a day, along with plenty of fluids. My calorie intake is between 300-600 a day. And I'm walking - not cleared to do anything else yet.
Is this to be expected?
I'm getting 40-60 grams of protein a day, along with plenty of fluids. My calorie intake is between 300-600 a day. And I'm walking - not cleared to do anything else yet.
Is this to be expected?
31 lbs. lost before surgery! My goal is 150lbs. My surgeon's goal is 110lbs. I just can't imagine that weight right now. Maybe someday . . .
Topic: RE: hey Nathan? Update?
Hey! thank you so much for checking in on me, it means a lot 
I think I finally got adjusted to the liquid diet around day 6 lol, and ever since then it has been a breeze. I didn't cheat at all so far, and I think it has helped me mentally prepare for after surgery. I've lost some weight which is nice and encouraging to see too. I go in this Friday, so not too many more days to go!
I think I finally got adjusted to the liquid diet around day 6 lol, and ever since then it has been a breeze. I didn't cheat at all so far, and I think it has helped me mentally prepare for after surgery. I've lost some weight which is nice and encouraging to see too. I go in this Friday, so not too many more days to go! 
Topic: RE: Got my date
pretty soon you will be on the losers bench with the rest of us!!! YOu are doing great!!!!
Topic: RE: Got my date
31 lbs. lost before surgery! My goal is 150lbs. My surgeon's goal is 110lbs. I just can't imagine that weight right now. Maybe someday . . .
Congratulations! Dr. H. removed my thyroid last June. He is great!
July 7th will be here before you know it!
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31 lbs. lost before surgery! My goal is 150lbs. My surgeon's goal is 110lbs. I just can't imagine that weight right now. Maybe someday . . .
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