Two-Week-Sleevesary

[Shirl]

I can't believe it's been two weeks and it's surreal to me that I'm sleeved.

I'm doing excellent relatively speaking, nothing major to complain about health wise. Just my energy seems to have slowed down.

Yesterday I got on the elliptical and was only able to do 5min., got on the treadmill instead I was pooped by minute 11 on there.

I'm meeting sometimes passing my protein goals, I'm taking in about a liter and half of water, my goal is two for now. I'm taking all my Bariatric vitamins daily (multivitamin, vitamin D3, biotin, B12 w iron, and calcium) I still have my moon, though I expect it's last day today, but I'm wondering if that is why energy has been low. I will wait a day or two before I bombard my surgical nurse/dietician with texts.

I have started reading (again) A Course In Weight Loss (hopefully I will get past the first chapters this time) it is tedious work to deal with issues around my food compulsiveness. Currently I'm not hungry whatsoever in the early part of the day, but come 8pm I'm fantasizing about my first real meal on day 30. I'm on a schedule. I sip on my protein shake even if I'm not hungry, I concentrate on that first. In the evening I sip on bone broth and have added tiny bits of soft tofu, sauces and spices to dress it and change it a bit. I've had fresh young (soft) coconut meat, and the soft seaweed (kelp) that comes in my miso soup and my tummy was okay, but I did do it out of compulsion I just had to chew something.

For now, I'm just trying to stay present and focus on healing. I log in every sip (or bite) of food into LoseIt, I scheduled to get daily and weekly summary. I'm taking in about 500-650 cals on average, about 60% of is my proteins. I can tell on my clothes that I've lost weight. My scale shows about .5lbs weightloss daily with some less. I think for here on I want to focus in reshaping my body. I can tell my butt is going to go first lol!

My job now is do to what I can (I will do what I can within my abilities) to not just reshape my body, but to transform my mind and heart as well. Love conquers all.

Wishing you all health, healing, love and peace in each of your own transformations and journeys.

[KariVSG]

Oh girl im so excited for you. I still have 5 months before my surgery. You got this.. Keep up the great work

[WANAGL]

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So happy for you!

[Ranger1]

Way to go girl! It sounds like you really have your program together. My doctor allowed some sugar during the first 2 or 3 weeks to keep the energy up. I took it in my Gatorade, Popsicles, pudding or yogurt. Now that I can tolerate most foods, I have weaned off the sugar.

Good luck in returning to your preop energy level. It does take a bit of time.

[BAMR]

Happy for you!! Keep up with all you are doing!

[rathgirl68]

Doing great

[luckygirl]

Shirl,
So happy all is going well for you,I'm sure your energy will return soon it takes time for your body to heal,we tend to feel better and then push ourselves.Keep up the good work and thanks for keep us posted it really helps

[Pam G]

How're you doing, Shirl? I still don't feel well.....dizzy mostly, tired.

[debiw]

I was dizzy a lot too make sure your sugar is not too low and drink lots of water it will pass also check BP especially if you are on medication for hypertension.

[Crisps]

Hi Pam, sorry to read your not feeling so good, maybe worth a call to your doc, they won't mind I promise, maybe just need to up B12 for a while but doc is the best person to know what to do, it will pass though, maybe try more protein drinks or just plain milk, a lot of people look for a protein drink that tastes like milk?????? Milk is liquid protein. Go call the doc and keep us posted, sending you a big hug

[mrf0418]

Personally, I can not imagine doing either the elliptical or the treadmill two weeks out. You just went through major surgery. It took me a month before I felt like myself again and until then, I lost weight without doing any exercising.
Sounds like you are doing great, take it easy on yourself and allow yourself to heal....

[Pam G]

Hi Pam, sorry to read your not feeling so good, maybe worth a call to your doc, they won't mind I promise, maybe just need to up B12 for a while but doc is the best person to know what to do, it will pass though, maybe try more protein drinks or just plain milk, a lot of people look for a protein drink that tastes like milk?????? Milk is liquid protein. Go call the doc and keep us posted, sending you a big hug

Unfortunately, I'm not a dairy person, except for melted cheese on stuff, so milk holds no appeal for me, nor does yogurt, cottage cheese, etc

I also have bronchitis, which I'm sure isn't helping matters.

[Pam G]

Personally, I can not imagine doing either the elliptical or the treadmill two weeks out. You just went through major surgery. It took me a month before I felt like myself again and until then, I lost weight without doing any exercising.
Sounds like you are doing great, take it easy on yourself and allow yourself to heal....

I know, right? Gee whiz Shirl, don't be such an over achiever! Lol. You make the rest of us look lazy.

[Shirl]

How're you doing, Shirl? I still don't feel well.....dizzy mostly, tired.

I'm so sorry you are not feeling well Pam G :-( can you take herbal teas with ginger, oregano and a tad bit of honey? Check with your medical team. If not try steams with oregano and mint to help clear bronchitis. I use a humidifier when I get bronchitis I also try to do deep breathing exercises. I hope this helps! I will keep you in my prayers and daily thoughts.

[Shirl]

Quote Originally Posted by mrf0418 View Post
Personally, I can not imagine doing either the elliptical or the treadmill two weeks out. You just went through major surgery. It took me a month before I felt like myself again and until then, I lost weight without doing any exercising.
Sounds like you are doing great, take it easy on yourself and allow yourself to heal....
I know, right? Gee whiz Shirl, don't be such an over achiever! Lol. You make the rest of us look lazy.

LOL! 5 minutes of treadmill or elliptical exercise hardly counts for over achiever... I just wanted to see if I could, and it was possible. And you can too! Even if it is one minute at at time at least you tried.

Also shedding 12lbs in two weeks is scary to me so I want to make sure I'm not losing muscle. My doctor cleared me for exercise at my one week visit. And my discharge plan was 35 minutes of moderate walking everyday. You need to move to avoid blood clots, and to get your body to heal faster.

Trust me when I tell you I'm resting 98% of the time.

I won't tell you I've already gone hiking and I'm upto 40 minutes of exercise a day if it's going to make you feel bad, that is not my hope or intention, but it is to encourage everyone that if my lethargic ass can do it so can you! Exercise should not be a chore, and I know we tend to see it that way, but medical studies have found that any activity you do for any amount of time will help you heal and recover faster than if you don't.