sqlchick19
sqlchick19 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago
I knew it would happen. I've lost nearly 75 lbs in 4 months. I've been proactively taking biotin and B Complex (so much that I was told to cut down on the B because it came back too high in my blood tests). My proteins also came back super low...
sqlchick19 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago
Kind of a silly question...but wondering.
I've lost 65+ lbs since my surgery 3 months ago...and have gone down a clothing size...but still can't wear high boots. Someone told me that she'd heard you never really lose in your calves...wondering
sqlchick19 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
In 6th week - weight gain?!?!?! - So I hit a stall at 3 weeks...and then the pounds started coming off. Now I'm in week 6, and I've actually gained 4 lbs. GAINED. FOUR. POUNDS.
How is this possible? I'm on "s...
sqlchick19 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Need nutritionist in NJ... - I just finished my 5th week out...and feeling very unsupported and lost. My nutritionist is not a very good communicator...and I'm really feeling like this is a bad fit.
The nutr...
sqlchick19 lost 5 lbs since Jan 12 9 years, 3 months ago
sqlchick19 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Stomach aches - I'm in my 6th week, still on purees. Last night I had 4 tbsp ricotta with a tablespoon of pureed tomato sauce, and got a bad stomach ache. This morning I woke up, took my vitamin...
sqlchick19 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
My first NSV!!! - 6 weeks out...36 lbs down from my pre-op diet weight...still on purees (this is my last week - yay!!). I can't see a difference yet...but my wedding ring not only fits - but is B...
sqlchick19 lost 1 lb since Jan 11 9 years, 3 months ago
sqlchick19 lost 5 lbs since Dec 30 9 years, 3 months ago
sqlchick19 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Yesterday marks 3 weeks out...feeling sad - My weightloss has been so incredibly slow since surgery, it makes me sad. I was lucky enough to lose 20 lbs during the 2 week pre-op, but since then I've only lost 10. (4, 3.5, an...
sqlchick19 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Love you guys!! - I just wanted to say how incredibly grateful I am to have found this group. What an incredible resource of knowledge, experience, and support. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
sqlchick19 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
2.5 weeks out...2 questions... - 2 Question peeps...I'm 2.5 weeks out. 1. I get a stomach ache when I eat or drink...is this a common thing and will it go away? (I'm on purees); 2. The skin on my abdomen feels...
sqlchick19 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Question about taking pills - 2 weeks out...saw my dr who said I can start taking pills as long as they aren't "horse pills". She prescribed Ferrex 150 Forte (generic for Niferex)...iron supplements. I was to...
sqlchick19 lost 8 lbs since Dec 22 9 years, 3 months ago
sqlchick19 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
2 weeks out...only 6 lb lost! - WTF?!!? I lost 20 lbs during the 2 week pre-op, now I'm 2 weeks out from surgery...following my plan to the letter (although I'm having difficulty getting all my protein in), and t...
sqlchick19 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Just started purées...now what? - i had a tbsp of ff ricotta heated and mixed with a little skim milk. Ate slow. Don't feel full. I don't feel hungry either (I haven't really felt hungry since the surgery)...but...
sqlchick19 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Friends and husband...weirdness - My husband and friends have been SO supportive about my surgery. They've been supportive and encouraging me on every weightloss journey I've been on...gym buddies, diet buddies, e...
sqlchick19 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
8 days out...incision pain! - there is one incision the one on my left (larger than the rest) that hurts like hell! The incision itself is healing nicely, but whatever was cut underneath (muscle?!?) hurts like...
sqlchick19 lost 2 lbs since Dec 19 9 years, 4 months ago
sqlchick19 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
When should I weigh myself? - I'm 4 days out, and upon leaving the hospital was told by the nurse not to weigh myself for a while. She said I've been pumped up with fluids and gas and I'd be very upset after g...
sqlchick19 lost 10 lbs since Nov 22 9 years, 4 months ago
sqlchick19 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
4 days out...questions - having a bit of a rough time...
1. Terrible diarrhea. Literally running to the bathroom every 5 minutes.
2. Terrible Pain in one of the incisions (the one with the drain.
3. V...
sqlchick19 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Surgery complete!!!!! - At 7:30 am on Monday 12/15, I was de-banded and revised to a RNY...according to my doctor "the surgery couldn't have gone better"!
i awoke very nauseous from the anesthesia (even...
sqlchick19 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Surgery...tomorrow!!!!! - Today officially starts my clear liquids only part of my pre-op. Tomorrow I check into the hospital at 6 am, and should be in the OR around 7:30ish.
I have my broth, protein shak...
sqlchick19 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
band to RNY - esophagus issues...anyone else? - Hey Guys -
I'm scheduled to get the band removed and revise to RNY on 12/15. After having a esophageal manomatry (sp?) a couple of months ago - they found that my esophogus is o...
