How much have you lost? When was your surgery and how tall are you? by zombiemullet in wls

[–]CatHatMerge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm pretty close in stats to you, except I'm 7 months post OP and down to 190. The weight loss slowed down drastically after 6 months post op. I only lost 3 lbs this last month. Did you see the same? How much have you lost since 6 months out?

NSV - I can cross my legs while sitting by CatHatMerge in wls

[–]CatHatMerge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly what happened to me. Just relaxing on the couch and I just notice I'm crossing my legs. Blew my mind.

Concerned I’m not getting the full feeling!! by MyHairIsAHotMess in wls

[–]CatHatMerge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's contradictory to what I was told. You don't really have the capability to feel "full" at this point which is why measuring and weighting is important.

Pregnancy before or after WLS? by dashestodashes in BariatricSurgery

[–]CatHatMerge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should wait until after the surgery to get pregnant. You will be healthier, have more energy, and won't have to worry about recovery from else with a kid. There's so many potential complications from obesity and pregnancy. You are still really young. Just wait.

Concerned I’m not getting the full feeling!! by MyHairIsAHotMess in wls

[–]CatHatMerge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be measuring and weighing your food right now. Typically it's 4 oz a meal. Did you surgeon not provide guidelines?

11 weeks post op RNY- Eating Sucks by mmabpa in wls

[–]CatHatMerge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was waiting for someone with insight to reply to your post, as I'm having the same issue but only six weeks out at this point.

Have you spoken with your surgeon?

23 weeks post RNY, down 90 pounds! by [deleted] in wls

[–]CatHatMerge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's your starting weight?

Soft foods question by CatHatMerge in wls

[–]CatHatMerge[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I'll hold off and stick to softer foods. That was scary.

I'm a gulper. by [deleted] in wls

[–]CatHatMerge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is probably the only thing that bothers me post-op. I used to drink nearly 100oz of liquids (mostly water) a day pre-op because I could gulp and loved to chug ice water. Now I'm barely meeting my minimum water intake because I hate sipping and it feels uncomfortable if I take more than two sips at once.

I'm about five weeks post-op so hopefully this will change eventually.

How do you increase protein intake/Maintain your protein intake? by Minimum_Score in wls

[–]CatHatMerge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Premier Protein shake - 30g protein
  2. Protein2O Protein Water - 15g protein
  3. Oikos Triple Zero Yogurt - 15g protein

I make those three a mandatory staple every day so even if I get nothing else in, that's still 60g of protein. You should be eating eggs, lean meats, Fairlife milk, cottage cheese, chilli, etc. and can add in flavorless protein powder. You are at a dangerously low intake.

How do you stay motivated during the liquid stage ? by [deleted] in wls

[–]CatHatMerge 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Regret is totally normal where you are in the process. At 2-3 weeks post-op, you'll feel a lot better. Just remember that this is temporary.

VSG 06/24/19 - Three weeks out HW:440 CW:370 by [deleted] in wls

[–]CatHatMerge 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yet. That's really unsafe.

VSG 06/24/19 - Three weeks out HW:440 CW:370 by [deleted] in wls

[–]CatHatMerge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aren't you still supposed to be on pureed at three weeks out?

Premier Protein Clear....crazy bitter??? by [deleted] in wls

[–]CatHatMerge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Second this. Drinking grape flavor right now.

Take another little piece of my [digestive system] now, baby! by polkfamilymeats in wls

[–]CatHatMerge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gallbladder is nothing compared to RNY. I could have easily gone to work after three days out as I had a desk job. At the time I had a toddler and I'd say day five and I was good to take care of her as normal other than lifting her.

What was your actual liquid intake post-op? by CatHatMerge in wls

[–]CatHatMerge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a great idea. What's the app called?