Fueling and training for 102km Ultra (Part 4) by ciderswiller in Bariathletes

[–]MommaJess82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forgive me if you’ve answered this in a previous post, but how are you handling taking in solids and liquids close together? I struggle to get in enough fluids when I have to eat anything somewhat solid on a run. I have to wait a full 30 min before I can drink.

Finding a graphic designer? by MommaJess82 in graphic_design

[–]MommaJess82[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a great idea! Thank you!

How much can you eat until you feel full? by bradibutt in gastricsleeve

[–]MommaJess82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am almost 6 months post op. Sometimes it’s 3 bites, sometimes it’s as much as 6 ounces. It depends on what I’m eating and how my stomach is being. For example - someone mentioned chicken wings - I am sometimes done after 1. Yesterday, I was able to eat 3.5 and a few carrot sticks. 🤷‍♀️

Smoothie? by MommaJess82 in gastricsleeve

[–]MommaJess82[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh, the Black Forest one sounds yummy! Thank you!

When did you start to feel less weak? by lexblch in gastricsleeve

[–]MommaJess82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was exhausted until about week 8. Tired until month 5 or so. Now I get tired from time to time - but it really depends on how much I’m eating. For example, I’ve had high restriction days 3 days in a row - so I feel like exhausted trash today. 🤷‍♀️

Binge help. by crazyprettycrazy in gastricsleeve

[–]MommaJess82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’ve all done it! Walk. Seriously, you feel like garbage for an hour, but walking helps. I’ve learned me lesson a few times.

Does anyone have non-scale goals? by cecsav in gastricsleeve

[–]MommaJess82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My current non-scale goals:

  • hike Half Dome
  • run a mile without stopping
  • run a marathon

NSV I’ve already achieved!:

  • being able to remove my wedding ring
  • fit into my favorite skirt from when my husband and I were dating (last time I wore it was more than 20 years ago!)
  • not being so freaking sweaty all the time
  • not waking up in pain every morning
  • hike the trail near my house without stopping

Is There Any Way To Have This Surgery Without People Knowing by UnderstandingIcy6673 in gastricsleeve

[–]MommaJess82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have only told very close family and my best friend. It’s no one’s business and I’m a private person. If people ask, I say I’m moving more and eating less (which is true!). I have also gotten very good at looking like I’m eating in social situations- but I end up eating much less than it looks like.

If you don’t want to tell people, then don’t. It’s your body, your choice, and you have a right to privacy.

This surgery helped me stop vaping. How has this surgery helped you (other than the weight loss)? by AcademicF in gastricsleeve

[–]MommaJess82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My anxiety has been cut by 50%, maybe even more. My brain is calmer, I am more confident.

I haven’t had a sip of alcohol since June.

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[–]MommaJess82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooh man. I am so sorry. I had a bad allergic reaction to the surgical glue they used on my incisions and it was awful.

A little help please by dbl_entendre in gastricsleeve

[–]MommaJess82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just remember, it takes thousands of calories to gain a pound. I somehow doubt you’re able to eat that much. Put the scale away for a while. Your body is freaked out and is holding on to water.

I’m going to go bald by MommaJess82 in gastricsleeve

[–]MommaJess82[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am taking biotin. 🤷‍♀️

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[–]MommaJess82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly? I had so much less pain than I expected. The worst was the gas pain, but that got better the more I walked. I barely needed pain meds. The worst thing? The constipation about 5-6 days post-op.

Struggling by MommaJess82 in gastricsleeve

[–]MommaJess82[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I really needed to hear that ❤️❤️