After my RNY Bariatric weight loss surgery, the successes began to unfold exponentially. Here is my person timeline of weight loss, and #NSV (No-scale victories) in chronological order.
6/25/2014 – Day before surgery, 240 lbs, 18 lbs lost since starting the lean green and medifast pre-op diet. Size 3x is loose.
6/26/2014 – RNY bariatric weight loss surgery, started at 7:30 am, came to in recovery about 1:30 pm.
6/27/2014 – Post-op day one, was able to sleep three straight hours at night, and also take two real walks in the hospital hallway. Was able to begin drinking clear liquids. I had brought my own chicken broth from home, and it was a welcome diversion from the pain.
6/28/2014 – Survived the car-ride home from the hospital by clutching a pillow to my abdomen.
6/29/2014 – 3 days post-op, enjoying a giant cup of coffee. Tomorrow I start full liquids. I’m looking forward to the yogurt! Wearing size 2x.
6/30/2014 – Oh Food, Glorious, Food! Day 4, and I got a 6 oz yogurt in over a span of nine hours. Day # 4 comes to a close with a victorious BM!
7/1/2014 – Day 5 and I can see past my tummy and see the numbers on the scale. I was able to sleep on my side this night.
7/2/2014 – #NSV I was craving eclairs, but I noticed that my mind was craving it, and my mouth was not salivating!
7/3/2014 – 1 week post-op follow-up with the surgeon. I was cleared for driving, and cleared to start pureed food.
7/4/2014 – Day 8, first day post-op with normal blood pressure. No doubt the protein intake from the purees are helping me organize my energy and manage the pain.
7/5/2014 – Day 9, the moods have hit. Today I am feeling euphoric about the surgery. I am worrying about all this energy. Managed to get in 13 grams of protein for lunch.
7/6/2014 – Day Ten, 226.8 lbs, 14 lbs lost in ten days post-op.
7/7/2014 – Day 11, 225 lbs. 15 lbs lost post-op. I was able to wash my hair with help. Still unable to lift my arms up without pain.
7/8/2012 -Day 12, 223 lbs. , when I move my toes, I can see some bones or ‘things’ on the top of my feet. I don’t think I ever had those in my life?
7/9/2014 – Day 13, 223, 18 lbs lost since RNY weight loss surgery 13 days ago.
7/10/2014 – Day 14, two weeks, 221 lbs. Was able to dress up and hang out with friends all night long. Moods are down.
7/11/2014 – Week 3, feeling miserable and sad, gas pains, and recovering from too much exertion the day before.
7/12/2014 – Stalled at 223 lbs
7/13/2014 – Week 3 post RNY weight loss surgery, and GERD and Crohn’s seem to have vanished!
7/14/2014 – Day 18, 223 stall, moods are better, and my cognition is returning.
7/15/2014 – annoyed with the stall and the slow progress, but grateful for the network of friends that I found on a closed facebook group for June surgery buddies.
7/16/2014 – increased pain and swelling, high BP, ER visit. Rehydrated and shipped home.
7/17/2014 – Week Three 221.6 lbs, one week stall continues.
7/18/2014 – 9 day stall, but the numbers 222 tickled my OCD funnybone this morning.
7/19/2014 –Day 23, 219.4, 9 day stall over? I lost two pounds overnight. I’m afraid to hope!!
7/20/2014 – 220 lbs. Today, I launched ProteinArtist.com
7/21/2014 – First time throwing up. Eating too ambitiously. Lesson learned.
7/22/2014 – I disclosed my RNY surgery to my sister.
7/23/14 – 218 lbs, major relief, first period since the surgery.
7/24/14 – Four Weeks, 218 lbs, pain is pretty much gone.
7/25/14 – 29 days, 216.8 lbs, By-bye plus sizes! Fit into L/XL at Old Navy.
7/28/2014 – 32 days, left-side abdominal pain is gone.
7/29/14 – 33 days, #NSV had a dream this night about eating, and very carefully chewing. This lifestyle has now crossed over into my subconscious.
7/30/2014 – 218 lbs, week four, decreasing caffeine intake and confident about kicking my coffee addiction.
7/31/14 – 3 weeks since my stall, five weeks from surgery.
8/1/2014 – #NSV By-bye blood pressure medication! Former coca-cola addict here sitting and craving a spicy Parmesan chip.
8/3/14 – getting compliments on my new 16/XL clothes
8/4/14 – 215 lbs, stall has cracked, size 16’s hanging on me. 14’s are fitting now. Walked 1.6 miles to the mall and back, counted on the pedometer app.
8/5/14 – 214 lbs, the bulge above my bra under my arms is gone, and I am able rest my batwings against my body for the first time in my life.
8/6/14 – I lost my padding. I now have to sit on a pillow or my tailbone cries.
8/7/14 – 215 lbs, weight is fluctuating/stalling again. It’s okay, I’m looking forward to being a solid size 14 for a few more days or so.
8/8/14 – Six week, flew from New York to Los Angeles, and had a great day getting by merely from buying yogurts in the airports. I took my baby spoons along in my handbag
8/9/14 – 209 lbs, Lost 5 pounds this night. I’m learning to push my food away when feeling full.
8/29/2014 – Two months, I now weigh 203 lbs, and 55 lb total weight loss.
9/1 – Back to work, and feeling healthy!
9/5 – 9 weeks, size 14’s are hanging on me. Can’t wait to try on my mediums again in a week.
9/7 – #NSV First choir rehearsal of the Fall season tonight, and everyone commented, “wow, you look excellent”.
9/10/14 – 10 weeks, signed up for the gym and a personal trainer. measured at 43% body fat.
9/14/14 – 11 weeks, celebrating a drug-free morning. I am no longer taking any medications anymore.
9/18/14 – 57 lbs lost, 3 month surgiversary today
9/21/14 – On the bright side, who gets to eat takeout for $1.61?
9/24/14 – #NSV when you have a dream where you are chewing carefully….
9/26/14 toilet paper is able to hang on the roll. It doesn’t stab me anymore in the side, and I can flex and reach without spazzing. ![IMG_2384[2]](http://proteinartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_23842-300x225.jpg)
9/27/14 – 201 lbs, 3 months, The joys of eating half a freezer meal (meatloaf with mashed potatoes) and saving half for the next day, while still taking in 10 grams protein and 120 calories!!
10/1/14 – Onederland has arrived!!!! And fitting into size Mediums. Dare I say that I am just another ‘normal’ person in the world?
10/3/14 – Three weeks with the personal trainer, and my batwings are firming up!
10/4/14 – Onderland is certainly here to stay.
10/15/14 – Weight is not moving, muscles are building. The personal trainer is helping me shift my posture to eliminate stress on my tailbone and knees. Pain is gone.
10/20/14 – My body change has changed completely. The fat that melted has made my skin land in different places. I don’t recognize this new curvy shape.
10/28/14 – 197 lbs, Starting my fifth month after surgery. Was treated to the best gift ever: My sister had the Gastric Sleeve Surgery today !
10/30/14 – Was rear-ended by another vehicle as I was entering a highway. When an arrived to take a police report, I shook the officer’s hand. For the first time in my life, felt like a well-dressed serious professional.
11/2/14 – 193 lbs, had new headshots taken this morning to celebrate 65 lbs lost. Halfway to my goal.
11/4/14 – I am losing my size 14 clothes. I’d rather just squeeze into 10’s than spend money on 12’s which will last me a week.
This is a warm winter meal dish that has the added queso fresco for protein. I would be curious to try this recipe again and put half the cabbage, and double the chickpeas for added nutrition. Please let me know what your total protein count was if you tried that variation.
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Post-op bariatric weight loss meals often skip the doughy ingredients. Why should you cheat yourself on the flavor though? Try this potstickers recipe and do submit comments if you added a zesty ingredient for added flavor. I suggest you make half the recipe on your first try. Freeze the leftovers in pre-measured containers.
