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I'm not into cooking either. If you can swing it I order stuff from Tender Filet, their food is preseasoned & doesn't need too much cooking. If anything I'd bring a ham, with or without pineapples on top. Not too sure about dessert, I like my sweets & I'd probably would go all out & get the real thing, not the fake stuff.
I'm thinking of going to Boston market & pretend I cooked it, well ok maybe not pretend, my friends know I don't cook. I'd rather pay someone else to do it.
No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another.
T-Rebel
I just made (as a trail run for Thanksgiving) the sugarless Pumpkin pie found on this site - it was amazing! My mom loved it and asked that I make it again. The only thing I did was cut down on the sugar substitute in the pie. When I make it again, I'll cut it down even more. The recipe calls for evaporated skim milk but I only had regular in the pantry and I used egg whites in place of the eggs. 1/8 of a pie was 91 calories - 3g fat -8.8g carbs -5.8g protein. Definitely a winner!
Starting Weight 375 SW 375 Height 5'9"
I am scheduled for vertical sleeve surgery on November 10. I currently weight 415 down from 445 on my pre op diet. Due to some health concerns and my weight the doctor says that they are going to intubate me for the surgery. I will go to ICU for a day or two following the surgery or until I can breathe on my own without the assistance. He is worried about the risk of me having lung and breathing issues during surgery and also tells me that the biggest worry is that it is difficult for many people to breathe on their own after intubation. I am scared to death of a bad outcome but am trying hard to convince myself that everything will be fine and I will breathe on my own and be a success story.
I was wondering if anybody else who may have also been intubated during the surgery due to being so heavy could offer any information or advice on how to handle this and how it went for them.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and I look forward to any responses.
Alyssa
everyone is intubated but you may be placed on a respirator until they r sure you can breathe on ur own
High weight: 377
Last week: 266
This week: 265
Next goal: 250 by Christmas
Is anyone else getting worried about Thanksgiving? I have 3 to go to. 1 is my own and it's just DH, me, my parents and my MIL and I'm not worried about that one. But the other 2 I am. I need tips...I also need to find something to bring to Thanksgiving and to Christmas both. I'm thinking I need a dessert and something savory so I'll need a few recipes. I hate cooking and I hate finding recipes! Ugh, not looking forward to this...
Melinda
HW: 377 SW: 362 CW:131
TOTAL LOSS: 249 pounds
High Weight 347
Last week 214
This week 211
Next goal 199
I would love to hit Onederland by Christmas. It would be my best present ever to myself.
38 y.o. 5'7" HW 347 SW 332 M1 -22 M2 -18 M3 -19 M4 -9 M5 -18 M6 -11 M7 -13 M8-9 M9 -7 M10 -8 M11 -5 M12 -1 M13 -9 M14 -0
Sounds to me like your medical staff is taking extra precautions important to your successful recovery. I had quite the sore throat from the tube but ice chips helped soothe discomfort. Walking the hospital hallways was what helped me feel stronger, breathe better, and be hopeful. Things will go fine, Alyssa, you'll see.
Highest Ever: 338 lb (BMI 58)
Last Week: 233 lb
This Week: 230 lb up one, but I have a visitor coming this week... I blame her.
Next Goal: 220 lb by January 1, 2016
Sister goals for January 1:
Bust 43.5 inches
Waist 40.5 inches
Hips 48 inches
RNY 2011/07/26 HW 338; SW 301; LW 199; Starting over weight 255; CW 212; GOAL #1 lose regain back to 199 lbs!
Well I got a drop this time around, hooray, but my knee is acting up again, boo. This whole daylight savings thing is throwing me off track too, workin the mids not helpin any. Well anyway my stats so far:
High weight 366
Last week 198
This week 195
Next goal 180's (surgeons goal)
Hows everyone else doin?
No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another. T-Rebel
Felicity is right, everyone is intubated if they are under general anesthesia. You should be fine.
5' 5" tall. VSG on August 4, 2015/ Starting weight 239.9/ Surgery weight 210.9/ Current weight 137.4/ Goal weight 140/ No longer overweight, now a NORMAL weight. Now that I'm at goal, it's time to move on to maintenance!!!!!!!!
I just did the same today because I needed to see that progress every time I come here. It just makes me happy to see it.
