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Yes, I think timelines vary by surgeons and us as individuals. My surgeon and nutritionist were pretty laid back as they provided GUIDELINES...not DIRECTIONS!
I was more comfortable with that approach.
I cannot remember how much I lost each month after surgery. It was slow, but steady though and I remember by Christmas...2 months post op...I was close to MY goal although the surgeon suggested lower.
I never made my goal or the doctor's, but felt good when I hit 125 pounds gone. I began looking gaunt about 30 pounds prior to goal so I began maintenance and have been over the moon satisfied ever since! I may have regained 30 in the past year, but I still document every bite even if I am over my daily limit or it is a slice of cheesecake.
All the things I learned pre-op and post op have helped me. I always tend to be a worrywart about my health, but as I mentioned earlier this week all my medical testing is looking good.
Just gonna focus on getting this 30 off!
Kathy
Thanks, Kathy!
I did just read a site called Bariatric Surgery Source and their timeline of progression is three weeks faster than the one Loma Linda gave me.
Yes, i have been concerned about my nerves not working. I do get a knot feeling in the top of my stomach when i eat one quarter to one half cup of pureed solids. So it reminds me to stop, wait and pay attention which usually makes me wait 20 to 30 mins to finish the last few bites, if at all.
Boy i am so glad i had this done! I am in a stall around 154 but this is the weight i was in 1974 when i got married so i am not concerned. I know it will come off eventually if i stick to my plan.
Thanks again, friend!
Hi Susan!
Glad you are doing so well! I had a similar recovery...no pain from day 1, no problems with the food at each stage and I was able to move quickly back to regular food, but stayed within my limits.
The first month it can be easy bc your nerves in your stomach were cut so no sensation. I didn't begin to feel restriction for a couple months. Early on I did get the foamies from protein only. I learned to use that tool and stop eating before I got full.
If you're able to nibble on proteins you should be okay...just be aware once your stomach heals you may not be able to nibble as much. Stay in line with your calories and protein goals. Keep up the exercise. And drink, drink, drink.
But also share your info with your surgeon.
Good luck!
Kathy
Hello friends!
Today marks one month since VSG!
I know i am supposed to still be on purees and soft foods but I have been eating (chewing, chewing, chewing) an ounce or two of our Thanksgiving turkey and ham a couple times a day with no pain, no problems, nothing wrong!
Is this normal to heal up quicker than the bariatric program says?
I am thoroughly enjoying my recovery and am sticking to my 800 cal recommendations and still getting my fluid and protein goals met, as well as walking 30 or more minutes at least 5 days a week.
What do you think?
Kathy, i am so thankful your tests so far are clear and i pray your mammo is also!
I too am excited Christmas is coming! Ayla is now two and a half so she loves changing the decorations on the lower part of the Christmas tree (artificial and attached to the wall so she cannot knock it over). The decorations are all kid friendly as well.
Happy Holy-Days!
Susan
Hello Ladies!
Well it is the windiest & coldest it's been so far this season. The wind is just biting right thru me. Brrrr!
I had my run of appointments this week...reminded me of being pre-op.
Saw lung doctor yesterday about the shortness of breath I had over summer. He ordered a chest xray and breathing test to make dure all is good.
Last night I had sleep study for same reason. Tech said I didn't qualify for cpap...yay, but doc will follow up with me.
Just getting back from mammogram. Geez, much quicker than in past! Used to take a bunch of pics, but only 4 this time.
Judy, wondering how your biopsy went? Hope it wasn't too painful.
Hope everyone who stops in is doing well. Hoping to get this medical stuff behind me so I can relax. Really looking forward to Christmas this year!
Kathy
Kathy
30 people wow!!!!!!!!! I remember those days!!! FUN!!!!!!!!
Tomorrow I have the biopsy on my vulva, in the afternoon I start the prep AGAIN for the pill cam that is for Tuesday morning. BUT I am calling before I start the prep to make SURE it is a GO!!!!! Then I believe next week is my mammogram and bone density tests. Then Dec 4th? I get my root canal done. Still might have it pulled because I can't afford the $600.00 co pay for my half to have this done!! So sick and tired of dr appointments and tests!!
Good Luck and saying Prayers for you on your tests!!!
HUGSSSSSSSSSSS
Belated Happy Thanksgiving ladies!
We ate at my sister-in-laws. She always has a nice spread and I admit to enjoying her homemade cheesecake! My absolute favorite.
All 3 of my daughters were able to come so I was grateful for that. Plus my sister-in-law had invited her husband's family so we totalled close to 30 ppl.
Put up Christmas decorations Friday and shopped yesterday and today. Half done...yay!
I have 4...count them...FOUR...medical appointments this week. My PCP tomorrow, lung doctor Tuesday morning, sleep study overnight Tuesday and mammogram Wedneday!
Judy, when was your test rescheduled for?
Anyhow, will be glad when all this medical stuff is behind me. The past 2 years have been totally focused on getting my health back and overall I feel I've achieved that.
Hope all is well with everyone.
Kathy
Kathy
Our dinner turned out great too! My hubby did the ham, potatoes and stuffing, i did the turkey, side dishes and pies. We did not fight over space in the kitchen and i ate my little bits of mashed stuff over a couple hours. Our son and his family ate with us and then we watched Planes, Trains and Automobiles with Steve Martin and John Candy. Boy did we laugh!
Hugsssss to you too!
