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Well I have a big health win to report. I had been struggling with elevated blood pressure for a while. I have always been hesitant about starting medication. With the weight gain and not being mindful of what I already knew what I was ingesting were key factors. Lifestyle modifications needed to happen. Anyway for those that have been following my updates you I've got back on track and made some changes. I can say for a month now my systolic numbers went from 140's to low 100's and my diastolic numbers 90's to low 60's. This morning my BP is 106/62. I am so pumped. Can't wait for my yearly exam next month to see my lab results for lipid panel and A1C.
I saw my nutritionist yesterday for my first post-op visit. I'm down almost 20 lbs since surgery! She blessed me moving onto soft solids yesterday, which I was SO excited about. Every bite of solids was a revelation. Definitely (finally) feeling full after 2 oz of actual food. Bless. Overall I am feeling really good. Very minimal pain, Thank you all for your patience and support as I adjust to my new life!
Hi - I'm 4 years post op. Taking vitamins daily is critical as well as having your vitamin levels checked by your GP every six months. We don't absorb vitamins as well post surgery and we are vulnerable to iron deficiencies which can be very serious. I also still check in every 6 months with a dietician at the Bariatric clinic I went through and this helps so much.
Supplement Daily Dosage Schedule
Adult Multivitamin and Mineral with iron - Centrum prenatal multivitamin/mineral ?Kirkland Prenatal multivitamin
1 Bedtime
Calcium citrate Kirkland Signature Calcium Plus with Vitamin D3 & minerals
Jamieson Mega Cal Calcium Mini-Tab ?Equate Calcium Citrate + D
500-600 mg twice daily
1 at breakfast and 1 at lunch (do not take both at the same time- your body can only absorb so much at once)
Vitamin D (drops, chewable, or tablets) Vitamin B12 (sublingual or tablet)
I also need this. However, I am 5 yrs post op. Struggling. I feel as if it takes more to get full.. Havent taken vitamins though. Need to find some that don't make me nauseous.
I take flintstones chewable and have no issues with nausea or stomach pain from them like I did others.
No regrets whatsoever! I am 2 years and 7 months out, 112 pounds down and weight is at 132. I feel great, told that I look amazing and wouldn't change things for the world. My only regret was not doing it sooner!!
I also need this. However, I am 5 yrs post op. Struggling. I feel as if it takes more to get full.. Havent taken vitamins though. Need to find some that don't make me nauseous.
Age:31| Height 5', 5"| VSG on 10/26/15 | Starting Weight: 277 | Current Weight: 153| WL so far: 124 lb | Goal Weight: 155
Reevaluate and identify any processed carbs/sugars you may be ingesting. Your goal is to keep insulin low so that your body is in fat burning mode. When the recognizes glucose ins in your system, insulin is released and your basically stops burning fat. In fact it begins to store fat. So you may need to up protein/good fat intake. By doing this the body will maintain a more balanced approach to metabolizing and you won't be going up and come down crashing and feeling hungry again. With protein on board it takes longer for the body to metabolize; won't be hungry longer. And it's ok to exercise while your in that fasting mode. Believe me the body has enough fat stored in your liver and muscle cells that you will he ok. Push water and change up exercise routine. Body has great muscle memory so change it up.
Reevaluate and identify any processed carbs/sugar you may be ingesting. Up your protein and good fats. Be mindful not to eat anything between meals. Remember, sliders are a killer too. Push water and change up exercise routine.
Since I have been back to working my sleeve and continuing my journey to improving my health I have been experiencing daily wins. I'm down another 10lbs and just 15lbs away from my 1st major mile stone. Once there and depending on how I feel at that time I will decide if its matinence time or go for another 10. Anyway, soooo close!! Can't stop! Won't stop! ?
