pop quiz.. jk
Ok so i seen this on main forum an thought it would be nice to start one here for all of us who have a much longer journey.. i know we shouldnt compare but who are we kidding u know we all like to see how we are all doing an what we have to look forward to, an what thoughts we all have on same questions..
How far post op are you?
7months post op in 3 days
In terms of cups of food, how much can you eat at each meal?
1/2 cup to a cup
Do you eat three meals a day or meals throughout the day?
i try to eat 3 meals and 2 snacks a day usually barely get my 3 meals in
Any digestive or other problems?
foamies, vomiting, constipation a couple times, but nothing major
Are you steadily losing weight?
seesawing, will lose then, regain a couple, then lose more..
How much have you lost?
143 total since pre-op diet
How often do you exercise?
45 mins a day, 3-5 days a week depending on energy level, walking and recumbent bike
Problem with loose skin?
inner thighs, upper arms, an breasts, tummy is still really fatty so not so much an issue as of yet..
Following a low carb regimen?
i eat mostly protein an the carbs i do get are from fruit, dairy, whole grains..
What supplements do you take?
flinstones complete, calcium, b12,
How much water do you drink per day?
50-75 oz depends on day an excercise..
Has you hair fallen out?
been falling out since 3months postop
Any regrets for having the procedure?
only that i waited so long to do it
Any words of wisdom to share?
Just take things one meal at a time... an dont dwell on when u make mistakes, ur human its only natural to mess up now an then.. this isnt a race there is no finish line. its alife style change an that means it will be something u will have to work on for the rest of ur life not just a few months or a yr.. and to anyone just starting the process make sure to take down all ur measurements.. cuz when the scales not moving ur still losing.. ive lost nearly as mu*****hes as i have lbs...
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How far post op are you?
7months post op in 3 days
In terms of cups of food, how much can you eat at each meal?
1/2 cup to a cup
Do you eat three meals a day or meals throughout the day?
i try to eat 3 meals and 2 snacks a day usually barely get my 3 meals in
Any digestive or other problems?
foamies, vomiting, constipation a couple times, but nothing major
Are you steadily losing weight?
seesawing, will lose then, regain a couple, then lose more..
How much have you lost?
143 total since pre-op diet
How often do you exercise?
45 mins a day, 3-5 days a week depending on energy level, walking and recumbent bike
Problem with loose skin?
inner thighs, upper arms, an breasts, tummy is still really fatty so not so much an issue as of yet..
Following a low carb regimen?
i eat mostly protein an the carbs i do get are from fruit, dairy, whole grains..
What supplements do you take?
flinstones complete, calcium, b12,
How much water do you drink per day?
50-75 oz depends on day an excercise..
Has you hair fallen out?
been falling out since 3months postop
Any regrets for having the procedure?
only that i waited so long to do it
Any words of wisdom to share?
Just take things one meal at a time... an dont dwell on when u make mistakes, ur human its only natural to mess up now an then.. this isnt a race there is no finish line. its alife style change an that means it will be something u will have to work on for the rest of ur life not just a few months or a yr.. and to anyone just starting the process make sure to take down all ur measurements.. cuz when the scales not moving ur still losing.. ive lost nearly as mu*****hes as i have lbs...
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How far post op are you?
11 months
In terms of cups of food, how much can you eat at each meal?
While I can eat more I still limit my intake to 4 ounces.
Do you eat three meals a day or meals throughout the day?
I eat 2 meals, never been a breakfast eater and a snack mid-morning.
Any digestive or other problems?
soft stools if I am not careful and I cannot drink milk.
Are you steadily losing weight?
yes
How much have you lost?
285 lbs since the day I got out of the hospital
How often do you exercise?
Until March I was walking 2-3 miles daily, 6 days a week. Then my back began hurting terribly and I could only walk about 1/4 mile.
Problem with loose skin?
Thighs, upper arms, gut is overhanging (Panni is being removed in November though.)
Following a low carb regimen?
I was eating 30-50 carbs daily but I graduated my carbohydrate intake to 100 daily.
What supplements do you take?
Bariatric Advantage ADEK, B1, Iron, A (additional A because my vitamin A level is very low)
How much water do you drink per day?
I drink a gallon of water daily, which is 128 ounces I think. (I am outside in the sun a lot though.)
Has you hair fallen out?
Not a bit but I wished it would so I wouldn't have to mess with it... Is that a man answer or what?
Any regrets for having the procedure?
I questioned myself every second the first 6-8 weeks but once the ulcer was healed and the esophagitis was gone I was very happy with my decision.
Any words of wisdom to share?
If your surgeon has a good regime follow it to the letter. If they don't then find another surgeon. I personally feel that your surgeon should provide you with a minimum of 12-18 months of post-op information and if they can't then you should find another surgeon if at all possible. One other thing, it is all your responsibility to learn and know every single thing you can possibly know about dietary issues and vitamins and minerals and so on. REMEMBER, YOUR DOCTORS AND SURGEONS CANNOT BE WITH YOU ALL THE TIME SO YOU ARE YOUR BEST DIETITIAN!
11 months
In terms of cups of food, how much can you eat at each meal?
While I can eat more I still limit my intake to 4 ounces.
Do you eat three meals a day or meals throughout the day?
I eat 2 meals, never been a breakfast eater and a snack mid-morning.
Any digestive or other problems?
soft stools if I am not careful and I cannot drink milk.
Are you steadily losing weight?
yes
How much have you lost?
285 lbs since the day I got out of the hospital
How often do you exercise?
Until March I was walking 2-3 miles daily, 6 days a week. Then my back began hurting terribly and I could only walk about 1/4 mile.
Problem with loose skin?
Thighs, upper arms, gut is overhanging (Panni is being removed in November though.)
Following a low carb regimen?
I was eating 30-50 carbs daily but I graduated my carbohydrate intake to 100 daily.
What supplements do you take?
Bariatric Advantage ADEK, B1, Iron, A (additional A because my vitamin A level is very low)
How much water do you drink per day?
I drink a gallon of water daily, which is 128 ounces I think. (I am outside in the sun a lot though.)
Has you hair fallen out?
Not a bit but I wished it would so I wouldn't have to mess with it... Is that a man answer or what?
Any regrets for having the procedure?
I questioned myself every second the first 6-8 weeks but once the ulcer was healed and the esophagitis was gone I was very happy with my decision.
Any words of wisdom to share?
If your surgeon has a good regime follow it to the letter. If they don't then find another surgeon. I personally feel that your surgeon should provide you with a minimum of 12-18 months of post-op information and if they can't then you should find another surgeon if at all possible. One other thing, it is all your responsibility to learn and know every single thing you can possibly know about dietary issues and vitamins and minerals and so on. REMEMBER, YOUR DOCTORS AND SURGEONS CANNOT BE WITH YOU ALL THE TIME SO YOU ARE YOUR BEST DIETITIAN!
How far post op are you?
7 weeks, 3 days
In terms of cups of food, how much can you eat at each meal?
1/2 cup to a cup
Do you eat three meals a day or meals throughout the day?
not really..i'm still learning how and what I can eat, so I'm sick alot.
Any digestive or other problems?
foamies, vomiting, constipation, and terrible gas
Are you steadily losing weight?
I've had 2 stalls..I'm in one now...but yes, I'm still losing
How much have you lost?
80 lbs pre-op, and 40 lbs post-op.
How often do you exercise?
At this time, I'm not exercising..various reasons, none good. I"m joining Curves this week.
Problem with loose skin?
just my arms..I think it will get worse later on.
Following a low carb regimen?
10grams or less per food I eat. No bread, pastas..etc..all fruits..
What supplements do you take?
Centrum multivitamin, Bariactic Advantage Iron and Calcium, B1 and B12,
How much water do you drink per day?
not nearly enought
Has you hair fallen out?
Not yet..OH please GOD let me be the one that it doesnt happen to!!
Any regrets for having the procedure?
Not so far..other than I really miss food.
Any words of wisdom to share?
Stalls happen...dont get discouraged.
7 weeks, 3 days
In terms of cups of food, how much can you eat at each meal?
1/2 cup to a cup
Do you eat three meals a day or meals throughout the day?
not really..i'm still learning how and what I can eat, so I'm sick alot.
Any digestive or other problems?
foamies, vomiting, constipation, and terrible gas
Are you steadily losing weight?
I've had 2 stalls..I'm in one now...but yes, I'm still losing
How much have you lost?
80 lbs pre-op, and 40 lbs post-op.
How often do you exercise?
At this time, I'm not exercising..various reasons, none good. I"m joining Curves this week.
Problem with loose skin?
just my arms..I think it will get worse later on.
Following a low carb regimen?
10grams or less per food I eat. No bread, pastas..etc..all fruits..
What supplements do you take?
Centrum multivitamin, Bariactic Advantage Iron and Calcium, B1 and B12,
How much water do you drink per day?
not nearly enought
Has you hair fallen out?
Not yet..OH please GOD let me be the one that it doesnt happen to!!
Any regrets for having the procedure?
Not so far..other than I really miss food.
Any words of wisdom to share?
Stalls happen...dont get discouraged.
How far post op are you?
14 months and 2 weeks
In terms of cups of food, how much can you eat at each meal?
I can eat a 3 oz piece of dense protein and vegies and some carbs. That was gradual throughout this journey
Do you eat three meals a day or meals throughout the day?
I eat 3 meals a day and 2 snacks, the snacks being in the a.m. before lunch and before I leave work for the day
Any digestive or other problems?
earlier out foamies but that was due to not chewing enough. Now it is constipation which I've started taking Benefiber and an occasional Colace stool softner
Are you steadily losing weight?
The first 6 months I consistently lost each week--now it is more like lose 5, gain 2, lose 3, as my nut termed it, stairstepping..
How much have you lost?
190 pounds since my pre-op diet which started on 6/18/08.
How often do you exercise?
I built myself up from 1-2x a week water aerobics to 3-4x a week water aerobics, Fitlinx weight machines, cardio like the elliptical trainer and recumbent bike and just last week embarked on Zumba.
Problem with loose skin?
upper thighs, panni, arms are not too bad because of weights but mostly the panni
Following a low carb regimen?
I eat a good amount of protein and my carbs come mostly from vegies and fruit and whole grains.
What supplements do you take?
BA Multi capsules, BA Calcium capsules and chewable Iron with C, B-12, Vitamin D,
How much water do you drink per day?
64-100 oz a day with some water coming from herbal tea or sugar free cider..
Has you hair fallen out?
It started 3 months out, stopped, then started at 9 months, and is now growing back
Any regrets for having the procedure?
only that i waited so long to do it
Any words of wisdom to share?
Don't get discouraged--the scale may not cooperate but it has taken me many years to not be obsessed with the scale. As an example, it took me from July 9th until now to lose 10 pounds to add to the 180 I lost by that point. It does slow down but I'm finding it gets harder because the weight does not fall off like before and I have to work harder for what I do lose. This is a journey and not a race.
14 months and 2 weeks
In terms of cups of food, how much can you eat at each meal?
I can eat a 3 oz piece of dense protein and vegies and some carbs. That was gradual throughout this journey
Do you eat three meals a day or meals throughout the day?
I eat 3 meals a day and 2 snacks, the snacks being in the a.m. before lunch and before I leave work for the day
Any digestive or other problems?
earlier out foamies but that was due to not chewing enough. Now it is constipation which I've started taking Benefiber and an occasional Colace stool softner
Are you steadily losing weight?
The first 6 months I consistently lost each week--now it is more like lose 5, gain 2, lose 3, as my nut termed it, stairstepping..
How much have you lost?
190 pounds since my pre-op diet which started on 6/18/08.
How often do you exercise?
I built myself up from 1-2x a week water aerobics to 3-4x a week water aerobics, Fitlinx weight machines, cardio like the elliptical trainer and recumbent bike and just last week embarked on Zumba.
Problem with loose skin?
upper thighs, panni, arms are not too bad because of weights but mostly the panni
Following a low carb regimen?
I eat a good amount of protein and my carbs come mostly from vegies and fruit and whole grains.
What supplements do you take?
BA Multi capsules, BA Calcium capsules and chewable Iron with C, B-12, Vitamin D,
How much water do you drink per day?
64-100 oz a day with some water coming from herbal tea or sugar free cider..
Has you hair fallen out?
It started 3 months out, stopped, then started at 9 months, and is now growing back
Any regrets for having the procedure?
only that i waited so long to do it
Any words of wisdom to share?
Don't get discouraged--the scale may not cooperate but it has taken me many years to not be obsessed with the scale. As an example, it took me from July 9th until now to lose 10 pounds to add to the 180 I lost by that point. It does slow down but I'm finding it gets harder because the weight does not fall off like before and I have to work harder for what I do lose. This is a journey and not a race.
HW: 407 SW: 386 CW: 202
RNY Surgery Date: 7-9-08
Dr. Manfred Chaing, Bariatric Institute of WI
RNY Surgery Date: 7-9-08
Dr. Manfred Chaing, Bariatric Institute of WI
How far post op are you?
7months post op in 3 days
In terms of cups of food, how much can you eat at each meal?
1/2 cup to a cup
Do you eat three meals a day or meals throughout the day?
normally 3 meals and 2 snacks a day
Any digestive or other problems?
currently having pain in my stomach and am having exploratory surgery this Friday. Have occasional issues with diarrhea
Are you steadily losing weight?
still losing however I seem to sit a a given weigh a bit longer now. Loss has slowed.
How much have you lost?
178 total since pre-op diet
How often do you exercise?
Just getting back on track after a hip injury but walking 5-6 days a week from 2-4.5 miles depending on pain and energy level. Wanting to get back to weights as well but need to wait until after my surgery. Was working with weights 3 days a week and cardio 3 days ensuring at least one day completely off to rest.
Problem with loose skin?
inner thighs and upper calf's, upper arms, tummy and a little on my neck
Following a low carb regimen?
i eat mostly protein an the carbs i do get are from fruit, vegetables and dairy
What supplements do you take?
Centrum Chewable, GNC Calcium with D, 2000 mg Vitamin D, B Complex and Omega 3 chewable
How much water do you drink per day?
target 80 oz/day
Has you hair fallen out?
Started before surgery (I did pre-op diet from November until surgery) got better in July, hair was growing back in and then this Pain started in my stomach which has reduced how much I can eat and so it is falling out again
Any regrets for having the procedure?
No
Any words of wisdom to share?
I advise not to think of this as a diet. Make changes that you can live with and keep telling your self you are successful at controlling your life and how you live it. I have approached this as a life style change since I made the decision my life was going to be transformed.
7months post op in 3 days
In terms of cups of food, how much can you eat at each meal?
1/2 cup to a cup
Do you eat three meals a day or meals throughout the day?
normally 3 meals and 2 snacks a day
Any digestive or other problems?
currently having pain in my stomach and am having exploratory surgery this Friday. Have occasional issues with diarrhea
Are you steadily losing weight?
still losing however I seem to sit a a given weigh a bit longer now. Loss has slowed.
How much have you lost?
178 total since pre-op diet
How often do you exercise?
Just getting back on track after a hip injury but walking 5-6 days a week from 2-4.5 miles depending on pain and energy level. Wanting to get back to weights as well but need to wait until after my surgery. Was working with weights 3 days a week and cardio 3 days ensuring at least one day completely off to rest.
Problem with loose skin?
inner thighs and upper calf's, upper arms, tummy and a little on my neck
Following a low carb regimen?
i eat mostly protein an the carbs i do get are from fruit, vegetables and dairy
What supplements do you take?
Centrum Chewable, GNC Calcium with D, 2000 mg Vitamin D, B Complex and Omega 3 chewable
How much water do you drink per day?
target 80 oz/day
Has you hair fallen out?
Started before surgery (I did pre-op diet from November until surgery) got better in July, hair was growing back in and then this Pain started in my stomach which has reduced how much I can eat and so it is falling out again
Any regrets for having the procedure?
No
Any words of wisdom to share?
I advise not to think of this as a diet. Make changes that you can live with and keep telling your self you are successful at controlling your life and how you live it. I have approached this as a life style change since I made the decision my life was going to be transformed.
Very interesting pop quiz! I like this idea!
How far post op are you?
12 months, 3 weeks
In terms of cups of food, how much can you eat at each meal?
3 oz lean protein + vegetables, usually, so probably between 1/2 cup and 1 cup.
Do you eat three meals a day or meals throughout the day?
6 meals throughout the day. Usually 3 bigger & 3 smaller. Sometimes I even add in an extra protein shake, but I burn nearly 4,000 calories every day so I am not too worried.
Any digestive or other problems?
Constipation (relieved with a daily dose of Benefiber), some heartburn (relieved with Prilosec)
Are you steadily losing weight?
Yes. It has slowed down, but it's definitely a downward trend.
How much have you lost?
172 total
How often do you exercise?
Every day. I do Zumba 4 to 5 days a week, Power Step 2 days a week, and every day I get at least 5,000 steps although most days I get at least 10,000 steps.
Problem with loose skin?
My panni is unbelievably bad, as are my thighs. Both will definitely need plastics. I'll probably get my boobs & arms done too, once I'm at goal.
Following a low carb regimen?
I do watch my carbs, and try to keep them as less than 30% of my total calories, and only from dairy, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
What supplements do you take?
Celebrate multivites, Calcium Citrate, B12, Vitamin D, Iron
How much water do you drink per day?
Usually around 96 oz.
Has you hair fallen out?
It fell out a little between 3 to 6 months, now it grows like crazy because of the biotin in my vites.
Any regrets for having the procedure?
Only that I didn't do it sooner!!!
Any words of wisdom to share?
After about the first six months, your weight loss will slow down, and it is purely up to YOU to make it happen. You need to find exercise that you enjoy and commit to a healthy way of eating. Unfortunately, there are lots of other post-ops out there who will tell you what you can "get away with." I hear these things all the time -- like how I can drink if I space it out just so, or eat M&M's if I space them out over the afternoon, etc. I don't do these things though, because being a heavyweight, I know that this surgery has got to work. Those are unhealthy behaviors that caused me to be SMO, and I don't want to go back to them. I WANT BETTER FOR MYSELF.
How far post op are you?
12 months, 3 weeks
In terms of cups of food, how much can you eat at each meal?
3 oz lean protein + vegetables, usually, so probably between 1/2 cup and 1 cup.
Do you eat three meals a day or meals throughout the day?
6 meals throughout the day. Usually 3 bigger & 3 smaller. Sometimes I even add in an extra protein shake, but I burn nearly 4,000 calories every day so I am not too worried.
Any digestive or other problems?
Constipation (relieved with a daily dose of Benefiber), some heartburn (relieved with Prilosec)
Are you steadily losing weight?
Yes. It has slowed down, but it's definitely a downward trend.
How much have you lost?
172 total
How often do you exercise?
Every day. I do Zumba 4 to 5 days a week, Power Step 2 days a week, and every day I get at least 5,000 steps although most days I get at least 10,000 steps.
Problem with loose skin?
My panni is unbelievably bad, as are my thighs. Both will definitely need plastics. I'll probably get my boobs & arms done too, once I'm at goal.
Following a low carb regimen?
I do watch my carbs, and try to keep them as less than 30% of my total calories, and only from dairy, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
What supplements do you take?
Celebrate multivites, Calcium Citrate, B12, Vitamin D, Iron
How much water do you drink per day?
Usually around 96 oz.
Has you hair fallen out?
It fell out a little between 3 to 6 months, now it grows like crazy because of the biotin in my vites.
Any regrets for having the procedure?
Only that I didn't do it sooner!!!
Any words of wisdom to share?
After about the first six months, your weight loss will slow down, and it is purely up to YOU to make it happen. You need to find exercise that you enjoy and commit to a healthy way of eating. Unfortunately, there are lots of other post-ops out there who will tell you what you can "get away with." I hear these things all the time -- like how I can drink if I space it out just so, or eat M&M's if I space them out over the afternoon, etc. I don't do these things though, because being a heavyweight, I know that this surgery has got to work. Those are unhealthy behaviors that caused me to be SMO, and I don't want to go back to them. I WANT BETTER FOR MYSELF.
How far post op are you?
5 months 3 weeks
In terms of cups of food, how much can you eat at each meal?
1/2 cup to a cup depending on density of food
Do you eat three meals a day or meals throughout the day?
3 meals and 2 snacks a day
Any digestive or other problems?
foamies a few times, dumped several times (now I have to really eat something bad to dump), constipation once in a while
Are you steadily losing weight?
stairstep -- lose, lose, gain while premenstrual, lose
How much have you lost?
102 total since pre-op diet
How often do you exercise?
40 mins a day, 5 days a week goal; usually 3-4 days a week (I'm gonna do 5 this week! Really!!)
Problem with loose skin?
I have the panni from hell -- it overshadows the other issues that I hope will get better with more weight loss. I see plastics in my future.
Following a low carb regimen?
Concentrate on protein. Need to work on getting more dairy and good veggies.
Been hitting a few bad carbs lately on the weekends.
What supplements do you take?
Centrum adult chewables (2X)
Bariatric Advantage iron (2x)
CALCIUM: Citrical max (3X), Nature's Science Calcium (Magnesium and Vitamin D) (3x), two Bariatric Advantage calcium chewies (Total: about 1800 on a weekday; 1300 on weekends -- I do get more dairy on weekends and I'm not counting that)
Sublingual b12
extra Vitamin D3 (per doc)
Vitamin K
probiotics
B Complex
How much water do you drink per day?
64-80 oz on weekdays; soooo bad on weekends 32 to 48 oz a day
Has you hair fallen out?
Yes, but it's finally slowed down and the the stuff that's growing in is starting to hide my scalp - yay!!!
Any regrets for having the procedure?
Why didn't I do this 10 years ago?
Any words of wisdom to share?
Drink, drink, drink. <-- especially on weekends
Avoid salt before important weighins.
If you're getting frustrated with the scale, put it away for at least a week.
If you're going to snack, snack on protein. (Hey, if somebody knows how to make protein popcorn, let me know!!)
As a newbie, don't post about stuff you haven't personally experienced. It drives the veterans bananas.
If you're preop and trying to figure out what procedure you want ask your questions in the different surgery forums. Sometimes posting on the main board just causes pain. BMI>50 is okay as well.
5 months 3 weeks
In terms of cups of food, how much can you eat at each meal?
1/2 cup to a cup depending on density of food
Do you eat three meals a day or meals throughout the day?
3 meals and 2 snacks a day
Any digestive or other problems?
foamies a few times, dumped several times (now I have to really eat something bad to dump), constipation once in a while
Are you steadily losing weight?
stairstep -- lose, lose, gain while premenstrual, lose
How much have you lost?
102 total since pre-op diet
How often do you exercise?
40 mins a day, 5 days a week goal; usually 3-4 days a week (I'm gonna do 5 this week! Really!!)
Problem with loose skin?
I have the panni from hell -- it overshadows the other issues that I hope will get better with more weight loss. I see plastics in my future.
Following a low carb regimen?
Concentrate on protein. Need to work on getting more dairy and good veggies.
Been hitting a few bad carbs lately on the weekends.
What supplements do you take?
Centrum adult chewables (2X)
Bariatric Advantage iron (2x)
CALCIUM: Citrical max (3X), Nature's Science Calcium (Magnesium and Vitamin D) (3x), two Bariatric Advantage calcium chewies (Total: about 1800 on a weekday; 1300 on weekends -- I do get more dairy on weekends and I'm not counting that)
Sublingual b12
extra Vitamin D3 (per doc)
Vitamin K
probiotics
B Complex
How much water do you drink per day?
64-80 oz on weekdays; soooo bad on weekends 32 to 48 oz a day
Has you hair fallen out?
Yes, but it's finally slowed down and the the stuff that's growing in is starting to hide my scalp - yay!!!
Any regrets for having the procedure?
Why didn't I do this 10 years ago?
Any words of wisdom to share?
Drink, drink, drink. <-- especially on weekends
Avoid salt before important weighins.
If you're getting frustrated with the scale, put it away for at least a week.
If you're going to snack, snack on protein. (Hey, if somebody knows how to make protein popcorn, let me know!!)
As a newbie, don't post about stuff you haven't personally experienced. It drives the veterans bananas.
If you're preop and trying to figure out what procedure you want ask your questions in the different surgery forums. Sometimes posting on the main board just causes pain. BMI>50 is okay as well.
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