shopaholic2014 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

I had surgery on March 17, 2015. I have lost a total of 60lbs. I was down to 153lbs at one point and am currently 160lbs- and feel completely stuck. I had lost all of that weight in the first 8 months, losing nothing since. (I had a miscarriage in Dece


shopaholic2014 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Pregnancy 7 months post-op VSG - I'm looking for insight- I've searched the topic but can't find exactly what I'm looking for... I had a VSG on 3/17/14 and have lost 60lbs. I just found out on Saturday that I'm 5 ...

shopaholic2014 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
2 months Post-op... Anyone else? - I know I shouldn't compare, but I am 2 months post-op and down 31lbs. I wanted to see if this is on track with others with simillar starting weights. Starting weight 216.5, current...

shopaholic2014 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
GOALS! - Today my weight is 194. I am 5 weeks post-op and have lost a total of 22.5lbs. My ultimate goal is to reach 135. I looked and felt good there. But, my first goal is to reach 150 be...

shopaholic2014 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Food is EVERYWHERE- God grant me Strength! - Well, today is Easter (Happy Easter everyone!) and I'm working a 12hr shift at the hospital. I'm missing dinner at my sister's house, which I came to terms with (easier at this poi...

shopaholic2014 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Question about Acne - Just curious if anyone else developed oily skin/ acne after surgery? I am 4 weeks post-op and have noticed my face breaking out the past couple of weeks, which it hasn't done in ye...

shopaholic2014 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
1 month post-op update - Yesterday was 4 weeks since surgery. I have lost a total of 21lbs, although the scale was  2.5lbs heavier this morning after working  a 12.5hr shift- WTH. I have always been sensit...

shopaholic2014 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 12 months ago
There is hope on a liquid diet! - I saw my surgeon today- 2 1/2 weeks post-op. He asked about my protein and I admitted I'm getting very little. I have grown to hate the protein shakes and, as if that weren't bad e...

shopaholic2014 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 12 months ago
Surgery follow up appt Thursday and I have questio - Thursday is my surgery follow up with my surgeon and I have so much to talk to him about. My hunger is not gone, I do NOT get full on 3 T of food, and I am not losing weight at a r...

shopaholic2014 posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Hair Loss after Bariatric Surgery- article - Hope this helps answer some questions- it did for me! Understanding Hair Loss after Bariatric Surgery November 22, 2011 Ask the dietitian By David Kellenberger, MPAS, RD, PA-C...

shopaholic2014 posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
One week post-op & Struggling - Yesterday was one week since surgery. I am healing well and even went to the gym this morning for light cardio. The problem is, I cannot fathom the thought of another protein  shak...

shopaholic2014 posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Well, I did it! - Surgery Monday morning, home yesterday afternoon. Slept almost 24 hours straight at the hospital so couldn't sleep more than a couple of hours at home last night. I have to say, so...

shopaholic2014 posted a comment 10 years ago
Congratulations and good luck! Keep us posted and let me know...

shopaholic2014 posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
So sick of broth and protein shakes- and I'm hungr - I am on day 4 of my pre-op diet. The nutritionist said after day 3 my body would go into ketosis and the hunger would lessen. Well, it's just the opposite. Every day is harder than...

shopaholic2014 posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
2 Weeks Pre-op - Well, here I am 2 weeks before my scheduled surgery (3-17-14). I have two more appts to go so I am so nervous something will go wrong, but I'm keeping the faith... I started my liq...

shopaholic2014 posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Getting enough protein? - I am 2 weeks pre-op sleeve gastrectomy and have just started my liquid diet. My concern is that I will not get enough protein and stay within my recommended calories. The nutrition...

shopaholic2014 posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Pre-op EKG abnormality? - My surgery is scheduled for Monday, March 17. At my pre-op physical appt, my EKG showed a septal infarct abnormality and I now have to have a stress test before the surgery. I know...

shopaholic2014 posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Beginning a New Chapter - Today is the first day of my 14 day liquid diet before my surgery on Monday, March 17. My first protein shake was less than appetizing but I'm motivated to stay on track because I ...
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