samantha209

that sounds like a low estimate to me...i had always heard 4-5 lbs....with a standard diet ppl are expected to lose 1-2 lbs a week....i would think it should be a little higher maybe 2-3 lbs a week having had surgery and taking in such a small amount of calories

try corned beef hash i agree with the refried Beans idea Eggface was a savior during my puree phase...

Looking good surgery twin

ur looking great! Keep it up!

I love that! Thanks for your response...

We are at the same point...I made 7 wks on Monday....i didnt really get a numeric guideline...just eat high protein low fat foods...

wow 100 g of carbs it really annoys me that there is so much variance in plans and success rates....i wish there was a formula to this. I am over 70g of protein, 30-40g of carbs, and over ozs of Water a day averaging around 1000 cals and i am losing but still rather slowly i think I gotta play with it some more....my next step is to try and keep the protein/carbs and water the same and drop the cals if possible

i had pain until about week 5....it sort of just dissipated and one day it was gone

loved your story! Keep up the good work!

how much deviation do u allow urself??? i know this is a journey...but are 100% on.... do u follow it during the week and give urself leeway on the weekends... did u follow it to a tee until goal and then loosened up??

lol girl I know the feeling

Glad u had a good first day! it'll get better

Hilarious! I'll take one in red

I guess we all have our vices....all in all i am down 1.4 lbs since Friday...so not bad

i have never heard that I couldnt chew gum....it helps me considering I cant drink 30 mins after I eat...and keeps my mouth busy lol

Thanks Lucill35!

it was very coincidental. 2 baby showers back to back, and then the memorial day bbq....it wouldnt typically be every weekend, and I can bypass these things in the store, I wont buy them or bring them home, I can bypass them at work, but in these social settings with friends, i lose it almost...but as with the cannoli fiasco last week, I have gotten back on track today...

not quite but after having attended a function 3 weekends in a row, I have realized that I am a dessert junkie I can pass up the carbs (rice, Pasta, macaroni etc) I can pass up the liquor, heck I made Sangria for the cookout yesterday, and didn't taste it, drank Water all nite but when the red velvet cake, cheese cake, and chocolate mousse came out, just like last week with the cannoli's I caved ughhhhhhhh It's funny, when I had surgery, my mother commented that i may have to fore go all the social functions I love to attend, and I told her no i didnt, that my sleeve would stop me from over-eating, and that I had to re-learn how to be in these settings....but is she right??? I can do fine with my meals, but once the dessert comes out it's a whole new ballgame i try to rationalize it by saying that i am still eating significantly less than I have in the past, and that i have been on point all week....but i also feel its too early (7 wks) and with my stall and everything to fall off the wagon....I will weigh tomorrow and see what the impact is I am willing to accept all opinions...what say you???

it is so heart-warming to hear everyone's stories....it's funny how although they are similar, they are still so personal. We are all gonna do it! Ursie I am praying for you that all goes well and the sleeve works for you

same here

looks like you did well! met all your daily goals. the only think i'd say is tuna in Water...as opposed to oil...but that's just me cheez-its oh how i miss u that is one of my trigger foods...so i'll stay away

I AM SO SORRY Welcome to the brothers also!!!

during my pre-op diet I was only able to have protein shakes, broth and vegetables....my nutritionist told me if I was extremely hungry I could have a hard boiled egg

Welcome! Feel free to invite other members. I think this will be a great place to discuss issue that we as women of color may face during this process. Thanks for joining