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Oh yah...and when your mom calls you "Skinny" as you walk away...never heard that one before

LOVE THESE! - When you dont really bother cooking fancy meals anymore - cause they will just be leftovers! (I stick with chili, meaty stews, or chicken, I can store them in the fridge/freezer for awhile) - When you buy your first ever pair of skinny jeans, and wear them for a night out with some sexy stilettos - and feel fabulous! (And actually get attention from the opposite sex) - Also wearing said skinny jeans and actually being able to tuck them into a pair of Uggs, I have wanted to do that for so long but my legs were always too meaty - Crossing my LEGS - Trying on a bathing suit and actually feeling ok in it (the kind with the little skirt, but still!) - Shopping at Target for clothes, nothing would fit me before, not even the 2x, and now Im in a 1x or large - Looking forward to spending time outdoors in public, and not feeling like everyones going to stare at you/avoid you cause youre fat - *ahem* the sudden increase in interest from your hubby...

Im normally that way too, when I do eat bread I use those orowheat thins with some thin shaved turkey and lettuce. Ill take one slice and cut that in half and make a sandwich and Im good. Thats why Im so so surprised that I was able to finish 3 rolls...I think it might have to do that with the fact that they have almost no substance, basically just fluffy grease. To quote myself, never again! lol

Speaking of slider foods I need to NEVER EVER buy Pillsbury Crescents EVER AGAIN! I made them for my son with ham and cheese and ended up eating THREE :/// I have stayed away from carbs pretty well, and I never had a problem with slider foods until today. Now I understand!! That was 330 cals just in the bread, not to mention the cheese that was packed into those suckers. I feel so super guilty, I hit close to 1200 cals today which is an absolute first since I was sleeved 2 months ago (Usually Im between 600-800 a day) I will never ever buy those or anything like that again period. And Im getting my butt up early for a jog tomorrow.

Speaking of slider foods I need to NEVER EVER buy Pillsbury Crescents EVER AGAIN! I made them for my son with ham and cheese and ended up eating THREE :/// I have stayed away from carbs pretty well, and I never had a problem with slider foods until today. Now I understand!! That was 330 cals just in the bread, not to mention the cheese that was packed into those suckers. I feel so super guilty, I hit close to 1200 cals today which is an absolute first since I was sleeved 2 months ago (Usually Im between 600-800 a day) I will never ever buy those or anything like that again period. And Im getting my butt up early for a jog tomorrow.

They wake you up with the tube still inserted to make sure that you are conscious enough to breathe on your own before they remove it. I remember waking up and I didnt have the tube in, but I was very groggy, and I kept falling back asleep and would stop breathing. The nurse would have to wake me up when the machine started beeping because I wasnt breathing. So maybe the tube isnt such a bad thing, you will be so out of it you might not even notice....maybe... lol Either way goo dluck with surgery, it is an amazing journey. Im only 2 months out and my life has changed so much already

Hi Im about 2 months out and Im starting to get the same feeling. I was around 600-700 cals, but this last week Ive been up in the 800-900s. Not so bad but I am getting worried about how it will be a few months out. I do know - when I dont get my fluids in it makes a huuuuge difference. I try to drink a few chugs if I get hungry too soon after a meal, and that usually helps. I am also a night snacker, and my go-to is SF NF Jello - I will let myself eat as much as I want, along with 2 tbsp whipped cream (15 cals). I think an entire package of Jello is 40 cals, and I think I might be able to finish half (1 cup) in one sitting, but really thats better than gorging on ice cream or something else. AND it increases my fluids, which I struggle to get in. Or I go for the SF NF Pudding, I think half a cup is 40 cals with NF milk, but it really helps with the sweet tooth, and if you mix protein powder in its more filling. Good luck and hang in there

The chocolate is delicious!! I think that is my favorite flavor. But - I bought the Chicken Soup and dont like it at all! For some reason I can deal with protein if its sweet, maybe because I am used to the flavor. With the chicken soup it has a bit of a creamy taste that I just cant eat. Plus I dont like the fact that it cant be heated too much or the protein will coagulate. I got some recipes from them and I know the powder can be mixed into greek yogurt as a dip or cream cheese as a spread, I might try that. That said, you might try it and love it.

This is true. Im a little over a month out, and I have stalled twice. Once for a week and a half, and the second for almost a week. I am pretty positive that both times it was because I wasnt getting my required fluids and Proteins in. Also, when I dont get both in I tend to eat more calories. I was on a 5 day stall until yesterday. I wasnt getting in my protein or my fluids, maybe half of each. Then after 2 days of getting in all my protein, all my fluids and keeping it under 700 cals, I lost 1 lb the the first day and 1.5 lbs the second. So just hang in there and do your best to follow dr's orders, and you will lose

I am almost 5 weeks out and the same happens to me. I take small bites like Im supposed to, but I take them too quickly. I go from hungry to stuffed in literally like 5 or 6 bites, and on SEVERAL occasions I have had to run to the bathroom and throw it up, which I absolutely hate to do. And I have never ever been one of those people who threw up for anything, not the flu or while I was pregnant. Right now Im really working on slowing down my eating, but its a hard habit to break. But Im getting better at eyeballing portion sizes for my new tummy so I dont get to that stuffed point.

Thanks! You know what, I had sushi today, and I decided it was ok to sample a little rice...well I took a tiny bite and I realized I didnt even want it Wierd but totally fine with me! I think I will try the brown rice eventually, I still need to get into the groove of cooking full meals instead of just preparing bits of this and that then I will incorporate more (good) carbs into my diet along, with the Protein of course. I have been craving something saucy and cheesy, maybe I will hunt down some whole wheat pizza dough and make myself a mini pizza.

HEEYY! Im so in Im in So Cal too, but wouldnt mind traveling, maybe Ill make a road trip out of it

Ohhh that sounds so delish. I do miss In n Out, to think I used to have Double-Double with fries - both Animal style :/ YIKES! The slider sounds like such a good idea, esp with the hot Cali weather coming, those would be perfect for a BBQ. Grilled chicken strips w buffalo sauce would be good protein style too. Yum.

Oooh good idea Thanks!! Im definitely gonna try that.

Ok so I was browsing The World According to Eggface and I came across her "Master List" of wraps, using low carb whole wheat tortillas. Being an on-the-go person, I am always lugging little containers of healthy goodness everywhere with me, and I can appreciate the simplicity and convenience of a wrap. Even though I have sworn off carbs for now, I think I ill make an exception for the tortillas mentioned here - 80cals/12 g carbs/2 g Protein. (They are more like soft taco size Im assuming) I think that one of these puppies with some turkey, cheese and veggie inside would probably last 2 meals with me. Anyway heres the link: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/08/its-wrap-and-product-review.html She also uses these tortillas for homemade pizzas, which look so so tasty! Link here: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2010/03/pizza-sex.html Enjoy

Honestly, I dont think you need either. The only pain I experienced was from gas, and the only thing that helps that is walking I think you should add to your list basic toiletries like a mini shower gel and lotion, those made a huge difference for me after not being able to shower after 2 days. Also, I brought some knitting, my laptop for movies/wifi and a book. BUT I was in from Monday morning to Thursday so I definitely needed entertainment. Im not sure how long your stay will be.

THANKS for all the helpful info! Im finding now that I can actually eat meat instead of just mushies, its not too bad staying away from carbs. And now that I know that it is ok to eat the right ones in moderation, I dont feel like Im being deprived. That said, I dont know if I have room in my diet for carbs, Ive reached a kind of balance where I end up right around 60 g of Protein while keeping in the cal range I want. I think for me to give in and have a couple bites it would have to be a special occasion. (Sushi is the exception!) So Im gonna keep it mostly carb free for now. I found a recipe for a tuna melt where you just slap the tuna and some cheese on a slice of tomato then stick it in the broiler for a bit. I had that for lunch and it was yumm! Im also gonna try the tips from Tiffykins: use cucumber slices, also salami in the oven until crispy. I also remember making stuffed peppers back in the day, that would be soo good, and I think I also might be able to use big tomatoes or even maybe a small squash and stuff it with something good and healthy and bake. I might buy some low fat whole wheat Wheat Thins in case a craving hits really hard Oh BTW my stall is now at an end! Ive lost a pound a day for the past 3 days, I think mostly from cutting the excessive snacking AND increasing protein and fluids. Yay!!

It depends on the time of day for me. In the morning I usually cant eat too much, maybe a half a scrambled egg and half slice turkey, then I come back and finish it maybe half an hour later. lunch today was 1 oz of tuna salad w 2 black olives. I usually have 2 Snacks a day, one was a Protein shake and the other was 1 oz of plain shredded chicken. dinner was 4 oz of cauliflower and chicken soup, recipe off bariatriceating.com. Question: I will sometimes set out a specified amount of food, say 2 oz of meat, and work at it over an hour or so until it is gone, considered as lunch or dinner. Technically it wont all fit in one sitting, but if I just eat what will fit (sometimes a little less than an ounce) I know Ill be hungry again in an hour or so. Is it better to just eat what I can in that specific sitting, then STOP and ride out the hunger w fluids until the next snack or meal, OR eat a reasonable amount (1-2 oz of meat, and thats it) over a timeframe? What are other people doing?

So Im wondering how everyone else is doing carb-wise. I am COMPLETELY avoiding them, somewhat reluctantly but I have always been more of a protein person so its not a huge problem. I do get carbs from the carrots etc. in my soups as well as the occasional few oz of juice so its not like Im totally carb free. But I would love to have someting to place my tuna/chicken salad on - like a Saltine or some toasted bread -- without feeling guilty. I am part Filipino and rice is SUCH a huge staple, and I am pretty much just making the "good" dishes and eating them w/o rice. And I love love sushi, but I have avoided any and all rice, as well as bread, pasta, etc. So is the the occasional carb ok? Also, when eating carbs and protein versus just protein, do you get fuller faster and/or stay full longer?

HIEE! I am in your exact situation I lost 26 lbs post surgery getting me to 236, but Ive been stuck there for the past 2 weeks. I lowered my cal intake from 800 a day to 600 a day a few days ago, dropped 2 lbs since, but I was expecting a bit more. BUT like Im reading on countless posts, stalls are common at this time, and the weight loss will continue!! Logically, there is no way that we can be eating what we are and not lose, so just hang in there, we'll get through it! As for the grazing, I had the same problem and really had to take control of that. I log my food meticulously, and make sure I always know where Im at calorie wise. If I absolutely feel the need to eat and Ive hit my 600 cals, which usually happens at night, its ONLY Jello, which does make me feel full after 6-8 oz and it helps w Fluid intake. Also, Ive heard from many people that sometimes when you are feeling hungry just increase fluids and it will help. Ive been doing that the past few days and it DOES. I dont know how many cals you are on a day, Im hearing anywhere from 500 to 800 a day is normal, but if you are feeling hungry and want to eat, it probably wouldnt hurt to just have a piece of low fat string cheese or maybe a tbsp of Peanut Butter in there. I am definitely a snacker, but as long as its good for me and within my cal limit then I don't feel bad at all. Good luck!

Yay for you! I weigh myself every morning and It does frustrate me that I keep losing and gaining the same two pounds. :/ I might take your advice and just STAY AWAY! lol

LOVE your list Think Im gonna try some meatballs w spaghetti sauce and maybe some cheese - sounds so good! Also maybe some turkey chili In my fridge right now: tuna salad w low fat mayo chopped up slow cooker chicken whole black olives - yum! carbmaster lowfat yogurt fat free cottage cheese Laughing Cow light cheese Muscle Milk light SF FF chocolate pudding mixed w a little PB SF Jello 2 hard boiled eggs guacamole (just avocado, tomato and lemon) Deli turkey slices I love to cook but right now Im trying to stick w the basics. I find it so hard to get into a recipe and make a bunch of food, then just have to toss it a few days later, cause I hate leftovers. On another note, yesterday I saw an episode of Everyday Italian where Ms Giada made some pizzettes - mini thin crust pizzas w goat cheese and prosciutto and they looked so awesome. I can see myself making them but cutting the fat back a bit.

Thanks It wa smostly out of boredom and not logging my food. It went on for a few days but it was pretty easy to just form meals and cut the snacking, now Im at about 600 cals a day. Just old habits sneaking back up but I cut them out pretty quick. Thanks for the advice

HAPPY (almost) BIRTHDAY! How about some low fat or fat free, sugar free frozen yogurt? Or maybe you can freeze some SF chocolate pudding? Ive never tried it but it should work. Top it with some fat free cool whip if you want to get fancy Im sure you can find some healthy desert ideas online, bariatriceating.com or allrecipes.com, maybe even weightwatchers.com Good luck!

Sorry that youre feeling down, Im feeling that way just a bit as well. I am a little worried about my stall, but from what I see here the 3 week stall is pretty normal, its just the body adjusting. One person in a different forum mentioned that she had stalled for a couple months, but now she is down about 100 lbs or so! It WILL pass I decreased my cals and I see that you are increasing yours, so hopefully one of us sees results! Either way its nearly impossible to NOT lose with the intake that we have, so hang in there!