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Slimpip's Sleeve Jan'14
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JennaMeri
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I don't have an appointment until 21st March! 8 weeks post-op. I'm so excited to see how far I've gotten by that point. Definitely keep reminding yourself that losing inches is a much more reliable way of measuring success than the scales! And you're definitely allowed to kick a fuss during the bad weeks! We're all here to support the good AND the bad days.
slimpip
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Thanks Jenna, it's been hard not to weigh in so far this week but I'm trying hard not to break. Although doesn't it give you a sinking feeling when you think you're going to have a bad weigh in??? I'm dreading weighing in already and I've still got another 3 full days haha. I just know my body and what with TOTM and yet again a halt in all things bowel related happening I just have a feeling it's going to be a bad one.
On another note I've just had one of those kids ready meals, lamb hotpot, very soft and yummy with a tiny bit of salt added and I managed over half of it. I'm quite impressed with that!! I really don't want to only be able to manage a couple of teaspoons because I won't get any nutrition at all, so I'm chuffed with that. X
On another note I've just had one of those kids ready meals, lamb hotpot, very soft and yummy with a tiny bit of salt added and I managed over half of it. I'm quite impressed with that!! I really don't want to only be able to manage a couple of teaspoons because I won't get any nutrition at all, so I'm chuffed with that. X
JennaMeri
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It definitely gives me that sinking 'I'm going to fail this too' feeling when I think I'm going to have a bad weigh in. I think I've also gotten used to having large losses, but I KNOW this week won't be as big as the others, so I'm a bit gutted already. Just have to tell myself that 1-2lbs a week is 'normal' and more than I would have lost in 2 months before the op. I'm still not regular bowel-wise. Only time I actually 'go' is after I've taken a senna tablet. Otherwise I don't have to go... I'm definitely not constipated either, so I don't know what's going on. The nurse just keeps saying, 'Oh, you would definitely be constipated.' and that's the end of the conversation. I'm getting very frustrated with her to be honest.
Yay for eating more balanced. Just have to remember to cut back on how often you eat if you are eating more.
slimpip
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To be fair I don't eat often anyway hun a standard day for me at the moment is a ramekin of soft cereal in the morning with an actimel (helps me get the vitamin drops down as they are so vile), drinks until lunch, mozzarella for lunch, cheese triangle for mid afternoon snack, then dinner like tonight's lamb hotpot or some jacket potato innards with cottage cheese etc. Does that sound like too much?
Oooooh Jenna look a your ticker now...you've hit 2 of my mini goals (BMI under 40 and less than 100lbs to lose), can't wait to catch up with you, although I was 55lbs heavier than you so it might take me a while lol. X
Oooooh Jenna look a your ticker now...you've hit 2 of my mini goals (BMI under 40 and less than 100lbs to lose), can't wait to catch up with you, although I was 55lbs heavier than you so it might take me a while lol. X
kim53
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Hi Pip, I'm 53 going on 105 with all the aches and pains but inside I could dance! I need to lose around 8 stone. My hubby had to have a bypass last year because his diabetes was out of control, I was very against it at the time for a whole variety of reasons, but am seeing the energy he now has and feeling i would like to be able to do things that i can't or won't allow myself to due to my size. so slowly the idea is taking hold and I can already see me in my minds eye. silly maybe but watching you all transform tells me its possible.
keep up the good work you've come so far xx
keep up the good work you've come so far xx
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JennaMeri
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slimpip
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Hey Kim, ah that's nice that you've been able to see your hubby go through a similar process so you will know better than us what to expect. When I think about the fact that ideally I have just shy of 10st to lose before I'm healthy it is terrifying! I'm so pleased that we may have shone some light on the situation so you can see what happens hehe.
Jenna...so close but feels so far!! I gave in and weighed this morning, nada, nothing, zilch!! I knew it, didn't I say?? I need to get my BM's more regular because that must be holding my weight loss up surely to god? And I need to drink more...more more more. Hmph.
Today has been really nice, it was my nanna's birthday. I took over her presents and had lunch with her and my dad. It was really nice because although she made me a seperate lunch, I could still enjoy the occasion with my family. She made me a homemade chicken and vegetable soup, blended and oh my goodness it was devine!!! Add that with a side plate of a spoon of there swede and carrot mash, with a smidge of apple sauce and some homemade gravy and I was in heaven! Today was a good day.
Hope you're all having a good day xx
Jenna...so close but feels so far!! I gave in and weighed this morning, nada, nothing, zilch!! I knew it, didn't I say?? I need to get my BM's more regular because that must be holding my weight loss up surely to god? And I need to drink more...more more more. Hmph.
Today has been really nice, it was my nanna's birthday. I took over her presents and had lunch with her and my dad. It was really nice because although she made me a seperate lunch, I could still enjoy the occasion with my family. She made me a homemade chicken and vegetable soup, blended and oh my goodness it was devine!!! Add that with a side plate of a spoon of there swede and carrot mash, with a smidge of apple sauce and some homemade gravy and I was in heaven! Today was a good day.
Hope you're all having a good day xx
HelenAngelfish
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Thank you Helen! That's really nice of you to say
Thanks hun! Its taken 10 yrs to get it off, lol, did lose 14stone at one point and gained most of it back - Hence, now waiting to be sleeved!
xxxCrystalrainbow
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Evening Pip so good to hear your doing so well sounds like your day out was enjoyable ..... I want to a 4 yr old's birthday party yesterday, bless him, he was so determined i was going to have a bit of his birthday cake lol manged to swap my plate full of chocolate cake for hubby's empty one so i can imagine how lovely it was to be included.
TOTM was bound to keep you from a loss hun, should stay away from the scales at times like that (STEP AWAY FROM THE SCALES ) lol fingers crossed for next week x x x x
sounds like your day out was enjoyable ..... I want to a 4 yr old's birthday party yesterday, bless him, he was so determined i was going to have a bit of his birthday cake lol manged to swap my plate full of chocolate cake for hubby's empty one so i can imagine how lovely it was to be included.TOTM was bound to keep you from a loss hun, should stay away from the scales at times like that (STEP AWAY FROM THE SCALES ) lol fingers crossed for next week x x x x
JennaMeri
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I've had a pretty good day! We bought Pup some new toys. Though... I may or may not have been a bit naughty today. Hubby had subway for lunch, so I got a 6in fully intended to whirl it up, but then I didn't. I but the 6in in half and had a 3in for lunch and then the rest of it for dinner. I was quite full afterwards, but it went down fine (made sure to chew it completely before swallowing) and it stayed down.
Now just mentally preparing for 5 days of 12 hour shifts at work this week. :S Happy late bday to your nanna! Very nice that you have such support from your family.
I keep meaning to buy some applesauce and just forget. Hmmm, must remember Wednesday.
slimpip
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Crystal I know hun and my official weigh in day isn't until Wednesday either but I'm not expecting any loss. I promise after this weigh in on Wednesday I'll put them away, it's too upsetting lol. Bless you're little man, I remember when I was a kid, if I wanted my parents to try something that I was eating and they wouldn't it would drive me crackers (I was spoilt I think) so I think you were very clever there
Jenna aww I bet the pup is thrilled to have new toys. There's nothing better than puppies is there? I'm such a dog lover! You managed a sandwich?? How did that go? I'm intrigued, tell me more X
Jenna aww I bet the pup is thrilled to have new toys. There's nothing better than puppies is there? I'm such a dog lover! You managed a sandwich?? How did that go? I'm intrigued, tell me more X
JennaMeri
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I had to take VERY small bites and chew it forever before swallowing. It took me as long to have a 3 inch sandwich as it did for Hubby to have a foot long. lol
slimpip
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I made a salmon and sweet potato chowder for dinner, it was the 1st time I made it and in my opinion I put a tad too much lemon in, but my other half says my tastes must be very sensitive just now because he didn't think it was overpowering at all. It was good but I only managed a very small amount, apparently salmon fills me up good to know!
I haven't tried bread yet but would be interested to see how it goes in a couple of weeks. Jenna I think you and I have a similar outlook on this whole operation thing, we want to live normal lives, eat normal food...I have no aspirations to be skinny, I just want a baby x
good to know!I haven't tried bread yet but would be interested to see how it goes in a couple of weeks. Jenna I think you and I have a similar outlook on this whole operation thing, we want to live normal lives, eat normal food...I have no aspirations to be skinny, I just want a baby
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I made a salmon and sweet potato chowder for dinner, it was the 1st time I made it and in my opinion I put a tad too much lemon in, but my other half says my tastes must be very sensitive just now because he didn't think it was overpowering at all. It was good but I only managed a very small amount, apparently salmon fills me up
I haven't tried bread yet but would be interested to see how it goes in a couple of weeks. Jenna I think you and I have a similar outlook on this whole operation thing, we want to live normal lives, eat normal food...I have no aspirations to be skinny, I just want a baby
I find everything tastes strong! Wierd eh?
previous bander, revision to by pass.
JennaMeri
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I haven't tried bread yet but would be interested to see how it goes in a couple of weeks. Jenna I think you and I have a similar outlook on this whole operation thing, we want to live normal lives, eat normal food...I have no aspirations to be skinny, I just want a baby
Baby is pretty much my aspiration with this as well.
I don't mind the weight loss... quite enjoy it really... but Baby is the goal. Crystalrainbow
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Good for you girls, if only i'd done something sooner about my weight, i may have been joining you on the baby making game, but alas now coming up 47 me thinks its a wee bit late lol but i never say never Keeping my fingers crossed its all smooth sailing and your dreams come true .... maybe i could be a distant auntie instead x
Keeping my fingers crossed its all smooth sailing and your dreams come true .... maybe i could be a distant auntie instead x
kim53
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Awww that is so sweet Pip, I look forward to seeing your news next year!!!
by the way anyone having constipation issues, taking magnesium supplements (aka epsom salts) in larger quantities will sort it out as will large doses of Vit C, don't worry about overdosing your body will get rid of it believe me. Make sure you are near the loo and not going out!! Not recommended all the time.
by the way anyone having constipation issues, taking magnesium supplements (aka epsom salts) in larger quantities will sort it out as will large doses of Vit C, don't worry about overdosing your body will get rid of it believe me. Make sure you are near the loo and not going out!! Not recommended all the time.
