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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2013 10:53:51 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum...
1) Put away the scale...only weight once a month for now. Preferably when visiting a doctor not at home. IF you can not stay off the scale, remember weight loss is NOT a straight line but a series of ups and downs.
2) Relax, this is not a marathon but a sprint.
3) Repeat 1 & 2 until it's ingrained.
4) Make sure you are hydrated first and foremost. Food is not important the first month but hydration is.
5) Repeat steps 1 & 2.
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Post by BrooklynVSGer on Sept 26, 2013 14:27:02 GMT -5
Southern lady thank you for your wise words. I'm going to practice your advice and stop making myself crazy!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2013 19:15:00 GMT -5
Welcome. Now GET. OFF. THE. SCALE. That huge initial drop was water. You aren't going to just have all the weight fall off. It takes time. Right now you are to focus on HEALING, not on your weight. You cannot possibly gain weight on a couple hundred calories a day. Just hydrate, hydrate and hydrate some more. Eat real food. There is NO magic in protein drinks for you. Relax and follow your program and all will be well.
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Post by PrettyGirlBounce on Sept 27, 2013 3:03:32 GMT -5
Hi there...welcome! So, do you remember how long it took for you to gain weight up to 296 lbs? It didn't happen overnight, right? Well just the same, it will take some time to lose that weight too. Lots of time...and you have to be patient. I can't stress enough how important it is (for your SANITY alone if nothing else) to not become a slave to that stupid scale. I understand that it's really hard not to since you just took this hugely drastic measure to lose the weight, and therefore are desperate to see rapid results, but you have to put it away for awhile. Your body is basically in starvation mode right now as a fresh post-op and thus doing everything in its power to hold onto every last ounce of that weight for survival (it thinks that is the right thing to do). The "3-week stall" (as we call it around here) you are experiencing is WAY normal. Keep yourself overly-hydrated and take your time with food progression for now. I promise you aren't gaining weight like the evil scale says this week. Your system is going through a balancing act right now. Trust me, your body is WAY more confused than you are. Lol. Think about what it has been put through physically and with all the sudden dietary changes and all...it's like "WTH!?! Where's my soda and junk food dammit??"  You're doing great. Keep on healing and hydrating and the rest will start to fall into place. Glad you decided to post...welcome! Stay active on the boards. It really does help! |
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Post by BrooklynVSGer on Sept 29, 2013 19:18:28 GMT -5
Thank you so much pretty girl bounce!!! You made me feel so much better. I've seem a lot of your responses on here and I have to say your really great! Xox
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Post by BrooklynVSGer on Sept 29, 2013 19:19:17 GMT -5
En thank you for the motivation.! I'm off the scale!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2013 19:38:45 GMT -5
Welcome to the boards.
Best,
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Post by sheanie on Sept 29, 2013 22:45:47 GMT -5
Honey, I NEVER weigh myself. Ever. Only time I get on a scale is at the doctor's office, and only if they catch me before I run past the GD thing. I don't own a scale.
I pay attention to how my clothes fit. Your underwear will be falling off before you know it. Pay special attention to when you will need a new bra. When you "find" your hip bones or your sternum, don't freak out like I did and think they are tumors.
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Post by Girlrocker on Sept 30, 2013 1:23:21 GMT -5
Welcome! You are doing FABULOUS, wonderful loss to start wtih and doing what you need to be doing post-op. It's important to remember that surgery is about having a tool to help you with permanent weight loss, not rapid. And I'm really glad to see you taking this step at 26 years old with your whole life in front of you, be spared that much more physical and emotional pain.
Post-op blues are pretty normal, no matter what procedure we have, it's a swift, dramatic change. It takes awhile for everything to catch up, the body which has been through a big shock and is healing from major surgery, and the head isn't always in the same place. Now, enjoy this first big drop, the best jump start to a new healthy life, stay hydrated, go slow and steady with your proteins. And we're here for any questions, support you need along the way. Glad you found us!
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Post by kennyk on Sept 30, 2013 3:24:43 GMT -5
I was never able to stay away from the scales even though I got lots of great advice that said I should. If you do keep looking realize it will do strange bizzare things that make no sense and do not seem possible.
The strangest concept to follow for me was DS math. Until I really started to track and get in my right balance of foods(high protein, very low carbs, and finding how much fat I could do to help it along without too much sending me to a toilet) I kind of then get the idea of how this seems to work. Only after this did it start to make sense (think of it like following blindly the advice from the MADD Hatter) of course this is what seemed to work for me and as you will read a almost daily... YMMV!
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Post by kennyk on Sept 30, 2013 3:25:29 GMT -5
Btw there is a pretty easy surgiversary to remember!
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Post by BrooklynVSGer on Oct 1, 2013 20:03:41 GMT -5
You guys are all awesome! Thank you for your time and help! I love everyone's humor it makes me feel so much better! 9/11 who can forget right kennyk
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Post by PrettyGirlBounce on Oct 1, 2013 20:48:48 GMT -5
I was never able to stay away from the scales even though I got lots of great advice that said I should. If you do keep looking realize it will do strange bizzare things that make no sense and do not seem possible. The strangest concept to follow for me was DS math. Until I really started to track and get in my right balance of foods(high protein, very low carbs, and finding how much fat I could do to help it along without too much sending me to a toilet) I kind of then get the idea of how this seems to work. Only after this did it start to make sense (think of it like following blindly the advice from the MADD Hatter) of course this is what seemed to work for me and as you will read a almost daily... YMMV! Kenny K-3, I think she has a sleeve if I am reading correctly...so DS math would not apply in this instance. Having said that...I believe a balance of high protein and lower carbs is effective for all surgery types, so that certainly DOES apply. Slow and steady wins the race! ;D |
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Post by BrooklynVSGer on Oct 2, 2013 11:51:08 GMT -5
Today starts week 4. That means real food stAge begins. I'm excited but I also found I really enjoy tuna salad and tuna and salmon sashimi ( raw) . Can anyone suggest any meal ideas ... And when can I Zumba??? I miss it so much!
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Post by amakram on Oct 2, 2013 11:59:53 GMT -5
Hi Kprestino. A really good friend had the same surgery almost two years ago and she's done wonderful. I would imagine you won't be able to zumba for awhile. Perhaps after week 12 which is what is recommended in our handbook. I would just walk for now as much as possible. What everyone else has said about hydration is important then your protein and then everything else. As my friend has often said. She does the paleo diet now and is having great success with that. Though I have a feeling raw veggies is still a bit early for you. There are several recipes listed on the main board. They're very good. You should check them out. I would imagine the seafood is great for you and I would keep eating it. Also your local library should be a great source to check out Paleo diet cookbooks and information. Good luck in your new adventure.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2013 12:12:49 GMT -5
Do not add in ANY kind of exercise until cleared by your surgeon, and once cleared do NOT go straight to zumba. Get your surgeon's guidance on a good timetable for building up physical activity.
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Post by sheanie on Oct 2, 2013 14:18:36 GMT -5
Ditto EN on the Zumba. You might feel really good, but don't push it until cleared by your surgeon.
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Post by brooklyngirl on Oct 3, 2013 7:47:41 GMT -5
Awwwwwwwww, my baby sister has met my online support friends!  She didn't believe me when I told her all these things, so I'm so happy she posted and you guys gave her great advice and encouragement! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! xoxo sis |
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Post by PrettyGirlBounce on Oct 3, 2013 15:25:05 GMT -5
Awwwwwwwww, my baby sister has met my online support friends! She didn't believe me when I told her all these things, so I'm so happy she posted and you guys gave her great advice and encouragement! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! xoxo sis Awwww...Baby BG in the house! I didn't make the connection. Very cool! |
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Post by petham on Oct 3, 2013 21:10:01 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum... 2) Relax, this is not a marathon but a sprint. quote] Ahem ? Don't you mean it's a marathon ?? |
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She didn't believe me when I told her all these things, so I'm so happy she posted and you guys gave her great advice and encouragement! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
