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Ready To Begin Part Two of My Life - Tampa, FL
UPDATED FROM anitramathis
8 months post
Crazy Week
WORTH IT$499
Since September 28, 2015.. the day of my surgery.. I was 285..now I'm 258. Things were going good up until last week. .. I got the flu shot, and everything went to hell...I couldn't keep anything down. Not even water.. the doctors don't know if I was the flu shot, or maybe my body was getting tired of all the protein I've been taking in. So I'm back on the liquid diet...and that cool..as of right now I'm scared of food lol.. hopefully by next week I can graduate to soft foods...I'm feeling better...no pain... and the tiredness is gone!!!!
Replies (5)
November 3, 2015
Sorry about the flu shot challenge! Great job on the weight!
November 3, 2015
Thank you Chukkar :-).... . Ugh that flu shot tho...but losing this weight feels so damn good
November 3, 2015
Awww....feel better boo. I was thinking of getting a flu shot cause I got a part time job working with the public. It's always something.
November 3, 2015
Thank you Stacy Xoxo...thank goodness it only lasted a week.. I feel so much better
November 3, 2015
Feel better Anitra and you are doing great with the weightloss!
November 3, 2015
Lovely!!!! Girl chocolate use to be my go to drug... Now...nope... Not at all...it's such a beautiful feeling
UPDATED FROM anitramathis
7 months post
Well....part 2
Well I had my follow up appointment Monday...then with my primary today..I've lost 20 pounds..but I can't really see a difference.. they told me I'm losing slow..instead of 7 pounds a week..it should be more...Huh?.. now I need to eat more to lose more, because my body will save calories out of fear..what the hell..so as of now...food still hurts going down...even soft scrambled eggs...it feels like rocks.. my protein intake.. still not up to 60 grams a day...like has anybody done 60 a day yet?.. I'm doing better on fluids tho.. and I've started walking.. it feels awesome. Like I feel lighter.. my legs didn't cramp up..no back pain...so that's a blessing..I guess I wish I could see the difference when I look in the mirror...they said 6 months I would be where I wanted to be. ..so I'll be patient ughhhh lol..
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October 22, 2015
Well for sure they are right about consuming more to lose weight, it's what will make your metabolism move. But when you're having issues with food it's not easy. Just keep trying high protein things you can purée and get some food and protein in. Funny I've also lost 20 including the pre-op diet. I am happy for sure and I have the fortune that it shows in my face first! :-)
Have you tried making a chilli with red beans and ground turkey?
Try refried beans also. Google bariatric puréed stage and you should get ideas. Also check Pinterest. They have so much stuff. If you like pea soup why don't you try that (the Campbell's concentrated). It's not the absolute best thing to have but they way things are for you right now you need to get some food in you. I did that and it occurred to me to add a jar of baby food turkey with turkey gravy to 1/2 cup soup and both items gave me protein. I bought different flavors of that baby food because they have 7-8!gr of protein in a 2'oz jar!!!
Look for other options and just try them out. See if you can also find a recipe to make a fish mousse! I have to make that still. Maybe I will this weekend. Can make it with fish or salmon. I love the swain fillets, it's a white fish and delicious.
Anyway, just throwing ideas at you!
Good luck :-/
Have you tried making a chilli with red beans and ground turkey?
Try refried beans also. Google bariatric puréed stage and you should get ideas. Also check Pinterest. They have so much stuff. If you like pea soup why don't you try that (the Campbell's concentrated). It's not the absolute best thing to have but they way things are for you right now you need to get some food in you. I did that and it occurred to me to add a jar of baby food turkey with turkey gravy to 1/2 cup soup and both items gave me protein. I bought different flavors of that baby food because they have 7-8!gr of protein in a 2'oz jar!!!
Look for other options and just try them out. See if you can also find a recipe to make a fish mousse! I have to make that still. Maybe I will this weekend. Can make it with fish or salmon. I love the swain fillets, it's a white fish and delicious.
Anyway, just throwing ideas at you!
Good luck :-/
October 23, 2015
Choripan you are amazing! You have given me more ideas. I did try the chili and that went down well. I have been eating tilapia but saw swai fillets but never heard of them. Now you recommended them they'll be on my list. I love being in the same boat with you and Anitra!
October 24, 2015
CHORIPAN YOU ROCK!!!!! I'm going to try these ideals this weekend..hopefully I'll find something I like.. I had white fish..wasn't to bad. .. I never knew that about baby food...I think I can handle 2oz... I can eat that on the go to!!
October 24, 2015
Yes exactly. And you're welcome! We have to be more creative than ever with this new life.
October 22, 2015
Check this out Anitra
http://www.bariatriceating.com/2015/07/what-to-eat-easier-than-what-not-to-eat/
http://www.bariatriceating.com/2015/07/what-to-eat-easier-than-what-not-to-eat/
October 23, 2015
Anitra sounds like you are on same track as I am. My primary told me last week I probably wasn't eating enough so the weight loss slows. Saw my surgeon Tuesday and she said she thought I was perfectly on track as I have lost 15% of my excess wt. I can barely eat over 1/4 cup! I am never hungry either. Dietician told me to only have 1 shake a day and it can't be a meal. So I am trying to be more creative getting those proteins in. Still can't eat eggs .I do see I big difference in my body so I am not going to be stuck on the numbers. I've been cleared to do any excercise I want. So I will keep walking and start my stationary bike and the resistance bands. What did we do with our time before all this? So happy you are feeling better!
October 24, 2015
Hi Chukkar!!!!, food isn't even on my mind. Like I gave to remind myself to eat.. OMG I tried eggs again.. I think my body is still in liquid diet stage lol.. it let's me know when a certain food isn't welcomed really quick! But I'm completely off pain meds!
October 23, 2015
Do not try to lose that much in a week, my goodness that is waaaay too much. 1-2-3# per week!
Keep building up those protein grams. You have to get there and stay there. Once you are on real food without restrictions it becomes harder. So get used to it now to start good habits.
6 months to goal weight is a bit drastic, 12 months is more realistic. Don't push yourself and create problems, your body will take over and everything will fall into place.
You are doing just fine Anitra.
Sorry I have been MIA this week, but you are on my mind and I am cheering you all on.
Keep building up those protein grams. You have to get there and stay there. Once you are on real food without restrictions it becomes harder. So get used to it now to start good habits.
6 months to goal weight is a bit drastic, 12 months is more realistic. Don't push yourself and create problems, your body will take over and everything will fall into place.
You are doing just fine Anitra.
Sorry I have been MIA this week, but you are on my mind and I am cheering you all on.
October 24, 2015
Puppy's Mom :-).. thank you! When he said I'm losing slow..I was like Huh? I didn't even get mad.. even I thought 10 pounds a week was to much! At times I take what these doctors say with a grain of salt.
October 24, 2015
When I started and was averaging 12# a month, my dr said that I was losing on the higher side for a sleeve patient. Who knows?!?!
Just keep doing what is in your guidelines, it's all good my friend.
Just keep doing what is in your guidelines, it's all good my friend.
October 25, 2015
Thanks so much Puppy's Mom.. I had some doubt when he told me that.. but in my head I'm thinking..10 pounds a week??? Wow..maybe his other patients have, but not this one.. so if he thinks 20 pounds in 3 weeks is slow. Oh freaking well lol
October 25, 2015
That doctor is ridiculous. That's more than 7/week which is amazing. I haven't lost much this past week and I'm already disappointed. I think my body is going to be as difficult as usual. Time will tell.
October 25, 2015
Oh Choripan...don't get discouraged, it takes time for it all to fall into place. Honestly, there will be some weeks where there is no progress seen on the scale. It's the big picture that counts. Training your body and mind is what these first few months are about. It's a new game with new rules that you need to learn and apply. Trust the rest of us who have been in your shoes, IT WILL HAPPEN.
October 25, 2015
Thank you Puppy's Mom it's very true. I do have to tell myself this and not allow myself discouraging thoughts. I do try to remind myself to be patient. It's just that I know that at this stage the weight loss 'should' be quicker and supposed to slow down later on. That's what gets me right now. :-/
October 26, 2015
Choripan...this thing is tricky. My appointment with the surgeon was on a Monday..I was 271..on Thursday I went to see my primary I was 266..5 pounds in 3 days...then today I put back on a pound lol.. now I'm totally over the scale.. I was also told we hold more water now. Even do I don't pee as much as I use too.. I've decided not to worry about it anymore. I hope you won't worry about it anymore either.. the weight will come off. For whatever crazy reason I thought I would be instantly smaller...when I knew it didn't work like that..I guess after being overweight for so long..I was tired of being this size. But I know I didn't put this weight on overnight, so it's not going to come of overnight either.. but the feeling of not being hungry all the damn time is wonderful..OMG.. I don't miss that feeling at all.. so please my friend don't even stress over it..a year from now we won't even be able to wrap our heads around the fact we are not who we used to be :-) xoxoxo
UPDATED FROM anitramathis
7 months post
One Pound A Day
Well I'm losing about one pound a day..not to bad if I say so myself. Especially when I do is sleep.. like I take two naps a day. Still working on fluids.. 60 grams of protein a day Mannnnn.. I'm lucky if I get to 30..and I'm so full..I don't want anything else to eat. I miss being able to burp :-( . I'm in my car drinking water..and I wanted to burp..my goodness that crap wouldn't come out for nothing...people next to me probably thought I was having a heart attack or something.. I had to hit myself in the chest... Gosh that was crazy.. someone needs to event a protein sticker ..like just sick on my arm for the day, and I'll get my full 60grams that I need...please somebody!!!! Lol. No hair loss yet.. although my skin has lightened from its milk chocolate complexion. Whatever the hell that about.. but my breast aren't doing so bad..I keep checking on them to make sure that haven't gone to far south..as of now I'm scale crazy. I need to hide it. Help!
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October 15, 2015
Gurl....if you don't throw that scale out the window!!!!! IT IS THE DEVIL....LOL. That thing will stress the [RS bleep] out of you. Go by how your clothes fit. Just weigh yourself on Sunday mornings unless otherwise advised by your physician. You have come a long way and you look great. A wonderful accomplishment you have made. Stop stressing...not wOrth it.....SMOOCHES
October 15, 2015
Stacy Xoxo.. thank you!! I know...I know... I'm gonna put that scale in my car garage. Sunday morning is a good ideal. I notice my but isn't bigger than the toilet seat anymore...so I'll take that lol
October 17, 2015
Anitra, LOL the size comparisons we make. I will check the next time I have a " sit down"!!!
October 17, 2015
I'm telling you! I notice on fat roll is gone from my back..two more to go lol.. I can lotion my legs, and still breathe at the same time..it's amazing what you notice. I'm loving it!
October 18, 2015
Right!!!! I'm taking nothing for granted.. I'm so happy I was able to get the chance to have this surgery
October 19, 2015
YES absolutely. You jumped through a zillion hoops to get here.
October 19, 2015
I really don't have a number..more like a size..I was a size 10/11 before kids, I would love to be that size again. I've never wanted to be skinny.. I've always had curves..I just want to lose the fat rolls lol...
October 19, 2015
Lol!
At my thinnest In my 20's I had been a 9/10 as well. I'd be happy to be there again as well.
At my thinnest In my 20's I had been a 9/10 as well. I'd be happy to be there again as well.
October 15, 2015
I like that sticker idea.. Lol Anitra.. I notice that dark circles around my eyes disappear too...what's up with that?
October 15, 2015
I think because our diet has changed...my sister thought I had on make up..but I didn't.. now let's see if stretch marks will fade too!!! Lol
October 16, 2015
You gals are very lucky. And for sure it's because of the change of diet. We are rating healthy and clean. Has to show somewhere right? ☺️
October 15, 2015
I would like that protein sticker I also need a hazardess gas sticker too! Stay away from the scale everyday. Just once a week and other days enjoy how loose your clothes are. You are doing great!
October 15, 2015
OMG the gas!!! It's in my chest.. how I would love to just fart, and get it out...but nope lol..
October 16, 2015
OMG..I was in church last Sunday..I felt my stomach rolling...I was scared to move!!!
October 16, 2015
Lol! But true. That's why I told my husband that this is called 'justified farting'!!!
October 16, 2015
I think you need to pursue the PROTEIN PATCH IDEA!!! What a concept girl!!!!
The burping thing is true with me as well and a new thing as I never went around burping, now I need to and if it doesn't come out I'm slapping my chest! Lol
Techar weight loss average us fenominal!!! Now go hide that scale!
The burping thing is true with me as well and a new thing as I never went around burping, now I need to and if it doesn't come out I'm slapping my chest! Lol
Techar weight loss average us fenominal!!! Now go hide that scale!
October 16, 2015
Choripan I'm actually thinking I should.. because getting all the protein in is hard as hell. I do one 11oz shake..I'm full for the next 4 hours.. or maybe a protein gum lol..chew for 2 minutes and get 40grams of protein.. something besides drinking it. My pee is beginning to smells like Coco lololol
October 16, 2015
Like the sticker better Anitra ... Remember eating gum stretches the sleeve by sending air in the stomach. I keep forgeting not to use straws either.
October 16, 2015
OMG.I didn't know that..chewing gum!!! I knew about the straws..but dang not gum :-(. Oh well.. thanks for telling me..because I'm always popping gum
October 16, 2015
Who knows what I meant to say here. Seems my phone took over! Grrr! You're 1lb/day loss is fenominal.
October 16, 2015
What shake are you having? The protein shakes available out there have a lot more than 11% but it depends on the brand you're buying. Sounds like a pre-made shake right?
October 17, 2015
It's 11oz..but 30 grams of protein. The premiere drinks.. the vanilla is gross...the chocolate is OK. But comes right out.. I really need that sticker lol
October 17, 2015
ah, wow, two of those and you're set for the day, but who can drink 2 of them right? i haven't been able to complete 1 PROTEIN SHAKE in one day.
October 17, 2015
Right! I thinking 11oz..30grams..I can do this..man I still can't do the 11oz..maybe 6oz. And I'm full as hell.. when I use to could drink an 20oz ice coffee in no time.. it's crazy
October 16, 2015
Step away from the scale! You are doing really well now so stepping on the scale daily is exciting.... If you experience a stall that scale is going to torment the hell out of you weighing every day! Ween yourself off if you have to lol --weigh every other day, then twice a week, then once. You'll feel so much better! I would invest in a protein sticker for sure!
October 22, 2015
Melissa you are so right... I was on the scale 3 times a day...then I started to cuss it out when my weight wouldn't budge... So I've know hidden it lol.. I'm seriously gonna look in to the patch ideal!
October 22, 2015
Wait....there really is one Anitra? I thought you were kidding !!
Take it slow and I hope you can get rest to let your body recover...from everything!!!