Theresa Corl

I have lost 46 pounds and have went from a 24 to a 20. I wore the size 24 until this past weekend when I bought new clothes. I was surprised that I had went down to a size 20. I could tell a little difference, but not much until I bought the new clothes. This week everyone has been commenting about how different I look in clothes that actually fit. The weird thing is that I gained 70 pounds since my 8 year old daughter was born and wore a size 24 that entire time. I have only lost 46 pounds so far, but have went down to a size 20. I don't know why the difference, but I will take it. I think that I look smaller now than I did before she was born, even though I weigh 25 pounds more.
Congrats on dropping down the sizes!

So appreciate the comments and the welcome! I needed the encouragment!

So appreciate the comments and the welcome! I needed the encouragment!

Hi OP, you and I were sleeved the same day, February 3.
My suggestion is to continue trying different foods and see what you can tolerate. My NUT advanced me to regular solids now, provided I am 100% compliant with not drinking before or after, chewing 20 times, and pacing myself between bites. That has not been an issue. I felt that horrible "brick" stuck in my chest feeling, as well as a dumping episode, early on and VERY quickly learned to not let it happen again. In fact, I'm glad I experienced it because it is a VERY strong motivator to comply and eat properly so it doesn't happen again.
I lost 10 my first week, none my second week, and 5 so far this week. I am on track. I'm swimming a half mile a day, walking a half mile to a mile a day. I was active before so this is easier.
My #1 focus is Protein and Water. I had low carbed for 12 years prior to VSG so I absolutely know what works in terms of diet. Beans won't help you lose weight so I wouldn't even bother with them unless it's for taste (I love beans). eggs are great. I am eating almost a full cup at times of something like eggs or even chowders or very fine, tiny pieces of beef stew (meat and broth only) and have no issues. But if I eat a cup, I can eat almost nothing else the rest of the day.
Make yourself get at least one good Protein shake or smoothie in every day. You can get 30g of Protein right there. I also add greek yogurt to mine, raw spinach, roasted beets, berries, avocado, anything worth adding for a nutritional blast.
Sorry to ramble on. Please PM me if I can help in any way!

You could be fighting a metabolism slowdown due to the lap band problems. You can heal it with exercise, Water, and proper eating. Stress definitely slows down fat loss. By all means don't stress out about weight loss, you will lose it, don't defeat your purpose.
And....WELCOME Theresa!

Helpful info...I will try that app!
As for potatoes...try cauliflower instead...cook it up really soft and smash it ... it will be almost like mashed potatoes, but much healthier.
Once you get to solids, you can make a pizza with smashed cauliflower and eggs for the crust.
I was also going to suggest ricotta...the World According to Eggface has some great recipes...
You really need to mix it up a bit...good luck!

Lynn2win. I am so sorry for the loss of you're friend. Sending (((HUGS))) and prayers your way!