Reaching a new me

20 - NY - 5'1 - VSG 7/25/15 HW: 234 - CW: 188.2 - GW: 140

[reachinganewme]

In the mood to update!

December 12th will be 5 months out from my surgery on July 25th and I am 41.8 pounds down from my day of surgery weight!

LAST WEEK- on November 24th I had my gallbladder removed so that was (not) fun. Clearly, my body hates me. I’m happy it’s out, but I didn't have too much time at home to recover due to the holidays and then going back to school. Everyday gets easier though, just as recovery was for the wls.

I have finals this week and next, and then holidays so I am freaking out a little about staying on track... especially since I can’t lift again for 4-6 weeks (Hey, Cardio)! 

Also, I’ve noticed my hair coming out which is annoying because i’ve been so good with Biotin since the beginning but whateverrrrrr. Other than all that, i’m felling good.

Hope everyone else is well :)

[reachinganewme]

I’m bad at keeping up with a blog, but one week until I'm 2 months post-op! Will do a weight in/ update then :)

Hoping to be around 200!

[lilacandlime]

Calories

Did anyone count calories/carbs before they were on regular foods? I feel like I’m not losing very much since I went on purées because the only things I can eat are super carby. I’m eating stuff I usually wouldn’t because they purée well like macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, sf pudding, etc.

I’ve been tracking everything but I’ve only lost 2.6lbs in the last week. I don’t know if I’m just comparing myself to other people or if this is normal or what.

[reachinganewme]

I didn’t count calories but I did try to avoid carbs. I did cream of wheat little cinnamon, yogurt, mashed sweet potato, lean chicken / ground beef with salsa or seasoning, poached egg, black beans, tomato soup. Still did sf pudding and ices. I was only on puree for a week though, so I wasn’t going crazy about it.

[reachinganewme]

8/23/2015

ONE MONTH and 1 day since my surgery on July 25th 2015.

Todays weigh in: 207.6 SW: 230(ish) - They didn’t weigh me on my surgery day, just 4 days before for my pre-surgical testing, so this is my guesstimate.  

Only struggles now is being back at college.. figuring out eating around people who don’t know and spitting off reasons for suddenly not drinking! Oh the joys of college.

[captainjaymerica-deactivated201]

Guys, please take care of yourselves. Eat if you haven’t eaten. Sleep if you need to. Take a mental health day. Do what you need to do. But put yourself first when necessary.

[reachinganewme]

8/20/2015

2 days shy of 4 weeks and i’m down about 20 pounds (230-->210) 

I’d say 235ish was my highest (that i’m aware of), so 25-ish less pounds from that point!

I’m happy with the numbers, but I feel like I don’t see it on myself as much as I would think with the amount of weight gone. I also feel like i’ve been over emotional this past week? I’m not due for my period so it’s WEIRD and annoying. I’ve also been out and about A LOT this week (3 days at an amusement park) and feeling weak... but it’s also my fault for not getting all my protein/water in. 

I can start eating “normal” tomorrow and I’m kind of scared to have anything!! What was your first meal? What should I stay away from? 

[lyssamarie1990]

Maybe tmi?

Really hating this not being able to have pills thing. Like I need midol right now holy cow. Today has not been good. I usually would get a chocolate shake from mcdonalds, but I’m sure that has way too much sugar. I usually just have terrible cramps but today I also just feel like puking.

Tomorrow I have my 2 week check up. I hope I feel less crappy.

[reachinganewme]

I started my period today and took chewable tylenol for my cramps and it worked decently!

[vsgbylaurenmarie-deactivated202]

Off to the hospital!

Kinda of freaking out right now. Pray for me!

[gastricsleevegirl-blog]

Sending prayers your way! Best of luck!!

[reachinganewme]

Good luck :)

[reachinganewme]

Question!

When did you start drinking again? I know a few younger people I talked to said they waited at least 4 months, some 6.. But then I saw online some people saying 1-2 months... one lady even said 12 days post op! What’s everyone else’s experience?

[katiesmeltingassberg]

Reblog this if you have had weight loss surgery or if you are/were obese and have a blog about actively trying to lose weight. I want to make sure I’m following as many good people as I can! Thanks, guys. Follow me too if you want.

[reachinganewme]

hiiii

[reachinganewme]

One Week Post Op!

Almost exactly to the hour! 

So weird the difference each day makes haha. Last night I went to a bar with my cousins- as DD of course ;) -  but I laughed and (kind of) danced as much as I could without being in pain and I feel good! 

I’m still trying to get use to what my body is telling me.. pain, hunger, air? Gas isn’t a problem anymore.. I still will get a weird cramp every now and then which I'm not sure is air or hunger or what. The only pain I get is when I’m trying to find a comfortable position to fall asleep in or If I'm sitting in a weird chair. I only moved back into my bed last night because before that I couldn't get comfortable! 

I need to do better with my protein!! Any tips?

[2girls2tuxies-deactivated201608]

The goal of eating post op VSG WLS is not to push your sleeve to the limits but instead, to allow your sleeve to limit you.

(via my-vsg-life)

[reachinganewme]

Had my surgery Saturday afternoon! Struggling to get in protein and relieve gas. Any tips? 

[bariatricbeast615]

Gas-x strips, lots of walking, and protein shakes. I’m over a month post-op and still struggle hardcore with protein, I think its something most people ease into. Good luck in your recovery!! Sugar-free popcicles helped me get my fluids in, and tasted so good.

[reachinganewme]

Ahh, thank you!! :)

[reachinganewme]

Day.... 4? (Rant-ish)

As I mentioned, I had my surgery Saturday afternoon (!!!) and today was my first doctors appointment & I weighed in at 222.8! I don’t like to weigh myself, so the last time I weighed myself was about 3 days before surgery and I was 232. I feel like it was a lot of weight to lose in about a week so I have mixed feelings about it- I am ALWAYS the one looses the bare minimum. For example- if most people had said they lost 5 pounds at this point, I would expect to lose 1 pound. So, its nice that things are finally different. BUT, I don’t wan’t it to slow down really soon since its “fast” right now. 

I was having a hard time with protein and liquid intake so that is probably a reason for the loss, but I’m trying to not be discouraged, but optimistic?

Gas pains are still my worst enemy at this point but I'm hoping that it calms down tomorrow!?

[reachinganewme]

Had my surgery Saturday afternoon! Struggling to get in protein and relieve gas. Any tips? 

[fitnessmaniacs]

[reachinganewme]

My surgery is SATURDAY! Going in for PST today.