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Hi
I am thinking about having gastric sleeve surgery. I am participating in a bariatric program now. I am worried about absorption of my psychotropic medications being absorbed.
thanks,
leesa
Thanks! Roll ups would definitely work - thanks for the idea.
I think that my concern with protein shakes is that I tend to need to go RIGHT NOW with slightly unpredictable timing, whereas solid food is less urgent and more predictable. :)
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
I am not drinking with a straw. Thankfull I am
2 weeks out and it's a lot better! I think it's just the way I swallow lol
Are you drinking with a straw? I was told that would cause air in your stomach. ??? :)
Gwen, so good to hear from you! I've been wondering how you are. Could you do turkey breast roll ups with laughing cow or string cheese? Greek yogurt with fruit might work too. I find the "sixty minute guideline" is fairly constant for me, protein drink, protein bar, or regular food. Best wishes on the new house and new job !
Age: 64; 5' 5"; High weight: 345; Start weight: 271 (01/05/15); Surgery weight: 218 (05/27/15); Pre-Op (-53); M 1 (-18); M 2 (-1.5); M 3 (-13.5 ); M 4 (-13); M 5 (- 8); M 6 (-12) M 7 (-5, Xmas); M 8 (- 9) Under surgeon's goal and REACHED HEALTHY BMI 12/07/15!! (Six months and one week.) AT GOAL month 8. Maintaining at goal range (139- 144) ~ four (4) years !!
Hi all - sorry for the radio silence, life has been ridiculous. I moved in a flurry of activity at the end of July after our house sold in 4 days with less than a month requested before settlement, then I graduated (yay!!) in December, and last weekend I both accepted a job offer and had an offer accepted on a home in a 72-hour period. I start work on Monday and we settle on the house at the end of March assuming the time of contingencies and inspections continues to go well.
And now, for the first time since VSG, I need to do something about my eating schedule. I need to leave for work at 7am and I do not want to wake up a moment earlier than I need to. Since VSG I've been pretty consistent about having a shake for breakfast but, TMI sorry not sorry, then I have to poop 30-60 minutes after drinking the shake. That's not going to work on days that I'm working, so I think I'll need to say goodbye to my beloved shakes on my work days.
I have a few options with timing - I can eat something super quick at home in the morning or I can eat something portable in the car on the way to work. I might be able to eat something at work, but I don't want to rely on that being a possibility. I'm also pretty sure that I'll be eating lunch at noon regardless, so having breakfast earlier would be better. New routine is hard for me.
Since I'd rather not have a Quest bar in the car every morning.. I'd love some suggestions for breakfasts that I can eat quickly, or eat while driving. Cold things are probably easier. I'm happy for recommendations that could be prepped and packaged in bulk on the weekend. I don't need typical breakfast food. Just something that will get me a good dose of protein early in the morning. I'm thinking that I'll do hardboiled eggs for lunches, so I will maybe avoid eggs for breakfasts.
Any ideas for me?
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Unfortunately our metabolism goes back to normal after a while (maybe 2 years). If you are post-menopause like I am it means that it REALLY tanks. I had regained about 20 and am going to WW (former lifetime member) for the accountability and because I like their new program. The weight is coming off at a snails pace but it is going down. I have lost about 10 of the 20 pounds in about 2+ months. I suspect it will take 2-3 more to get the other 10 off.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
You may want to check in with your surgeon to make sure that everything is good with your sleeve, from a mechanical perspective. You'll probably also need bloodwork to make sure your vitamins and such are in good shape.
Walking is good for your health, but it doesn't burn many calories. If you're trying to speed up your weight loss, you'll want something a bit more intense. Jogging, biking, swimming, zumba, any sort of cardio that really gets your heart rate up and keeps it there for 30+ minutes is a good choice.
Good luck!
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
Ignore my signature; I've regained quite a lot since my VSG 12/2012. But I'm back on track. I had lost about 196lbs and have regained about 70. I feel good about being back on track but am a little surprised (I shouldn't be, I guess) that the weight isn't coming off so fast. I'm keeping my calories below 800 a day, watching carbs (less than 20 every day and far fewer some days) and walking for exercise. What say you? What should I do? Thanks for your input!
Michelle
Check out my blog at www.selfimageafterweightloss.com
Congrats on your success! I'm sure if you stay with your current routine you can go even lower. And I can relate to the towel victory. Its amazing how many good things happen.
