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That salmon sounds good.
Obviously that other baby isn't as brilliant as the little Nugget.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
Thanks CC!! I really need to find a fish that I like... I know it's so good for you but I can't get past the fishy-ness (both the flavour and the animal aspect). I really have to disassociate the animals from the food...
I missed posting this morning because the little nugget had a playdate. It was super cute... Every time she "talked" the other baby started crying.
QOTD: despite me not liking the salmon I know it actually turned out well. It was a spicy rub -- paprika, cayenne, chili powder, basil, parsley, garlic, lemon, butter, salt, and pepper. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel, sprinkle with salt and pepper, rub on the paste, top with sliced lemon, bake for 10-15 at 400.
Post-op three years and eleven months (appointment March 4th).
Breakfast - protein bar
Snack - nut bar
Lunch - chicken and rice
Snack - protein bar
Dinner - chicken and veg
Snack - pudding
All water and vits.
I did not have any side effects at all.
My doctor had a good trick, she recommended that I take this at night before bed so I would sleep through the side effects in the initial stages. It worked for me! I think the most common side effects are headache and nausea...I felt no nausea and had a dull headache for the first 2-3 days. Eventually I started to use it in the morning instead, because I felt my hunger creeping back in in the evenings...so delaying the dose addressed that.
I actually think Saxenda really just made me understand the benefits of the surgery. I was very much on the fence before. Seeing what a difference the GLP made to my hunger was eye opening. Surgery has made my hunger go to zero.
I do want to say that it does not help you with cravings. So you may not feel hungry, but I found I still had to deal with my mental hunger/cravings. But I am fortunate to have access to a therapist and some self help books that help me deal with these.
*TWH* Referral - December 2017; Orientation - March 2018; SW Assessment - May 2018; Nurse Practitioner - June 2018; Nutrition Class - June 2018; Psych - August 2018; Dietitian - August 2018; Appt. w/ Surgeon - November 2018; Surgery date - January 2019
Weight loss
Pre-surgery: 14, M1: 18, M2: 9, M3: 8, M4: 10, M5:6 , M6:9
Thank you for your input.. Did you find you had any side effects from it being on it that long? I am hoping to lose enough weight that I may not need surgery but if I dont I'll go the surgery route.
I used Saxenda for 18 months. I lost about 8% of my weight and it stayed off. The most tangible benefit was that it really helped manage my hunger. My appetite was significantly reduced.
The only reason I am not on it now is because I actually had a lot more to lose and decided to pursue the surgical program. I used Saxenda until I started Optifast.
*TWH* Referral - December 2017; Orientation - March 2018; SW Assessment - May 2018; Nurse Practitioner - June 2018; Nutrition Class - June 2018; Psych - August 2018; Dietitian - August 2018; Appt. w/ Surgeon - November 2018; Surgery date - January 2019
Weight loss
Pre-surgery: 14, M1: 18, M2: 9, M3: 8, M4: 10, M5:6 , M6:9
Seriously do not cheat. You're only adding risk to your surgery and it's just not worth it. This is step 1 of a long process, which will require discipline and a lot of changes in mentality and behaviours. I know 3 weeks seems long, but it will pass. The first few days are hard, but then I find most people are in cruise control.
Optifast for me was the hardest of the stages. I used my time on Optifast to really strengthen my resolve against cravings and prove to myself I can do this. I broke the recovery process down into levels in my mind - for example, level 1 - opti, level 2 - clear liquid, level 3 - liquid, level 4 - puree and level 5 - soft diet. I showed myself each level gets easier and easier, and that has in fact been true.
All the best for you on this process! You can do this.
*TWH* Referral - December 2017; Orientation - March 2018; SW Assessment - May 2018; Nurse Practitioner - June 2018; Nutrition Class - June 2018; Psych - August 2018; Dietitian - August 2018; Appt. w/ Surgeon - November 2018; Surgery date - January 2019
Weight loss
Pre-surgery: 14, M1: 18, M2: 9, M3: 8, M4: 10, M5:6 , M6:9
Thank you for the tips. I'm amazed how such small amounts fill me right up! So exciting.
I actually like oatmeal and was looking forward to it after weeks of liquid diet, but I couldn't have it either was way to heavy sat like a lump. It's hard to believe in the early days that you can survive on so little, but don't worry, concentrate on getting in your fluids/water as dehydration is your enemy, the rest will come in time.
57 - 6'0" - HW:288 SW:260 CW:185
TWH: Referral Aug. '16, Orientation - Nov. 30 '16, Surgeon Oct. 6 '17, Start Optifast Feb. 5'18 - Surgery Feb. 26'18
Opti -25; M1 -23; M2 -17; M3 -7; M4 -5; M5 -5; M6 -6; M7 -0; M8 -2; M9 -0; M10 -2; M11-0; M12-4;
Thank You!
I thought the same when I saw oatmeal on one of the menu choices. Never liked oatmeal anyways but was trying not to stray away from the choices given. Not doing that again.
