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milwmarc · 04-05-2009, 07:03 PM

Thanks Jenn for the reply, nope the doctor didn't "let" me I just did it. I'm going to try to work less this week. Tuesday very busy day though. Monday just gonna try to sleep and do only a wee bit o work.

So You had surgery done in January? I want the brain rewired. I think just being able to get on some solid food in a few weeks will really help

milwmarc · 04-12-2009, 08:53 PM

Well, It's been 2 weeks and 2 days.

The results so far, started at 306, now at 286, 20 lb's in 15 days!

My 2nd week after surgery was intersting. I got a cold about 7 days after surgery and couldn't keep ANYTHING down even water. My head was draining and I think it was draining in to my tiny teeny niblet stomach. but by day 13 after surgery I started to feel a bit better.

Up to walking twice a day 50 minutes at a brisk pace. Tomorrow when I see my doc for 2 weeks check up, I'm going to see if I can ad biking and minor upper body weight lifting into the equation.

Food for the past 2 weeks has been tough. My doc wan't me eating ONLY pureed protein, no popsicles. So been tough.

I did find on the food board that some people had luck with Wendy's chili. I tried it Friday and went back for more Saturday and Today on Easter on the way to the relatives I got another cup and ate some before we got there to curb my hunger and brain when looking at delicious food. Easter with our family is 40 people and they ALL bring something. Holy cow EVERYTHING that I love about our family was all in front of me! I did eat one small bacon wrapped chestnut, chewed it really well..went down ok...had one more an hour later. For dinner someone made Shredded pork so I had 2 oz's of that and one small piece of 8 layer jello. Now I thought..ok Jello has lot o sugar..but had no problems with dumping. 2 things:

#1. I felt really guilty that I had 2 small bacon wrapped chestnuts..but they were delicous..but afraid of it impacting my weight loss.
#2. They only had big paper plates and eating in front of 40 people I got only 3 comments, "hey, thats all your eating" As I stated in my first log, I have chosen not to share with family my surgery for many reasons that were shared in my first post. I answered to all who asked. "Yea, I'm just really trying to watch what I eat and have learned the trick for me is to eat small spoonfuls slowly" Not another thing said. No one seemed to notice or say anything after that...

Then the Deserts came out! Oh My god. Every desert I love. But I didn't take even one little bite, proud of myself but that was hard!

What Have I learned at 2 weeks out?
#1. I tried on clothes for Easter that haven't fit me for 2 years. They did again and I looked halfway decent. I'll post a picture of me and my son we took at the end of the day today.
#2. Walking seems to be giving my body a close to good of workout as when I used to run to train for Mini triathlons, and I don't come back with my knees killing me!
#3. My brain has not shut off for wanting food! I'm still hungry all be it, I'm not dying for food, like I used to, when I get stressed or when family for friends are eating all the things I love. I got through today..the question. will I be able to get through a holiday 2 years from now without making bad choices.
#4. Getting sick when you've had WLS is a whole new ball game, Liquids are KEY
#5. PIZZA PIZZA PIZZA. When does that craving go away?
#6. I'm tired of Purreed food, I hope the doc puts me on something a bit different tomorrow.
#7. My wife says she notices I difference. I don't
#8. 2 parts, I ate 2 oz's of rotiserrie chicken not pureed, but that I chewed real well. However at about 1.5 oz's I should have stopped... one last bit o chicken chewed and swallowed later I feel like something is stuck in my throat, go to bathroom, mini puke, feel bad but get over it 30 minutes later...no why is it though that I can have 4 Oz's of Wendy's chilli and it goes right down? Less bulky as beans break down when chew em? The liquid..It tastes wonderful, but I'm so afraid that eating 4 oz's of that is cheating and will impact my weight loss.

So that's my 2 week update. I very afraid of finding way's to "Cheat" on this diet. God give me the strength to stay on task! I've added 2 photo's below.

Best of luck to all you on your journey. I appreciate peoples thoughts on the Wendy's chili thing.

StinkyG · 04-13-2009, 11:47 AM

Hey there,
I'm struggling getting in my protein as well. I have made a concoction (sp?) to help get some in. It consists of 8oz skim milk (9 g), an atkins protein shake (15 g), and a scoop of this soy protein stuff from GNC (25 g). There is 49g of protein for ya. You just kinda nurse the drink all day long. I'm not saying it tastes great, and it is bound to give you skanky breath, but hey, it gets in the protein. Just remember to shake it often

Hope that helps. I had my surgery on the 31st of march

usairdebw · 04-13-2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkyG

Hey there,
I'm struggling getting in my protein as well. I have made a concoction (sp?) to help get some in. It consists of 8oz skim milk (9 g), an atkins protein shake (15 g), and a scoop of this soy protein stuff from GNC (25 g). There is 49g of protein for ya. You just kinda nurse the drink all day long. I'm not saying it tastes great, and it is bound to give you skanky breath, but hey, it gets in the protein. Just remember to shake it often

Hope that helps. I had my surgery on the 31st of march

lol....milk sitting around all day would be kinda skanky.....Yuck! I guess what ever works for ya!

StinkyG · 04-13-2009, 01:54 PM

lol you're right... not sure what else to do, except put ice cubes in it

but it helps me get it in

milwmarc · 04-14-2009, 09:30 PM

Well, I knew I wanted to lose weight, Surgery 16 Days ago helping with that. I know my body will change as well as my mind.

I had a few items on my bucket list (items I want to do before I kick the bucket) I've accomplished almost all I've wanted to do in life by a young age of 37. Not many things I want or need for...however my weight definately puts a damper in my ability to do Mini Triathlons..that will come again in time.

I have 3 biggies on my Bucket list still.

1. Learn how to play the guitar
2. Learn how to ride and buy a Harley
3. Learn how to fly an airplane.

Well I don't know if its the new outlook on life with the weight loss. But I thought, No time like the present. So, I took the plunge and went and bought my first guitar today and even had a lesson.

Hopefully by this summer I'm

at 250 or below (lowest weight since Freshmen in High School), Doing Sprint Triathlons again...and now with the new guitar, goal is to learn how to play well enough to play and sing John Prine's Angel from Montgomery.

Wish me luck! The surgery taught me, don't weight (pun intended) for life to be perfectly timed..make your own time!

milwmarc · 04-15-2009, 01:50 PM

Well Since Saturday I've been at 285 and holding. Is it possible on my 15th day from surgery that I've already hit a weight Wall?
Saturday through my weigh in today on Wednesday I'm at the same 285 lbs. That's 5 days at the same weight and I'm only eating 6 oz's o protein a day, plust my 70 plus oz's water.

HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE to not lose weight?

Did anyone else have this happen? Walking, Eating only small amounts of lean protein, water. Nothing else I could do.

Anyones take on this?

netta · 04-15-2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkyG

Hey there,
I'm struggling getting in my protein as well. I have made a concoction (sp?) to help get some in. It consists of 8oz skim milk (9 g), an atkins protein shake (15 g), and a scoop of this soy protein stuff from GNC (25 g). There is 49g of protein for ya. You just kinda nurse the drink all day long. I'm not saying it tastes great, and it is bound to give you skanky breath, but hey, it gets in the protein. Just remember to shake it often

Hope that helps. I had my surgery on the 31st of march

He has the same surgeon I have and we are told we have to get our protein in by food, no protein drinks.

milwmarc · 04-20-2009, 08:26 PM

Well I'm at 3.5 weeks out from surgery and I finally feel 100% normal, no gas, not pains, no stress, now I just have to focus on eating, drinking excercising.

I'll post a much bigger item on my 4 weeks on Friday, however I just thought I'd let those if you that are contemplating surgery or just had it, the first few weeks suck..but all is soon forgotten....Kind of like having kids or moving...it's terrible the first 2 weeks, but then you forget and move on and enjoy life.

Noticed my 46 pants are falling off my waist and then I have no ass in them.

Noticed My upper body has a bit of v shape again,

Noticed knees don't hurt, noticed more energy and

Ahem, noticed I can see something a wee bit more below..and don't want to gross anyone out, but my little johny pee's better. Less weight on the bladder? who knows. So many advantages and I've only lost 24 lbs so far.

I'll post my thoughts on food, brain challenges etc later in the week.

Lifted minor weidghts for first time tonight...chest, no issue, arms no issue, trying to do leg lifts or squats.....issue..could feel one of the cuts when used those muscles..will give it another 2 weeks before trying those again.

Crimson Kittie · 04-20-2009, 08:52 PM

That is awesome Marc! Congratulations on your surgery too

... I'm glad ...ummm ... other things are better too lol