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what does your doctor say? Did a nutritionist set the protein level at 150 grams? Mine told me to work to eat the protein to support then bodysize you wanted for your goal/ideal weight. I'm suppose to eat 65-80 grams a day. I think its a little higher for men, but you might to revisit you nutritionist or doctor and see if something else is going on. good luck

Good Luck!!

Hang in there! I'm One Month out today too. I was discourged because I have stalled and been the back and forth with three pounds the last two weeks. I inched forward today and am down a total of 16 pounds since surgery- I lost 21 pounds in pre op diet, was hoping post op would be easier/quicker weight lost but its hard. I have no restriction and going on will power and walking only til I get my first fill Feb 8th. My sister reminded me that the beginning is hard and it will come off. Don't stress over it. She had got stuck at the same weight for a few weeks,she said it pissed her off, weeks with no lost - then droped 5 pounds the next week. 6 two weeks after that. No change in what she did, her body just took a while to catch up. She had surgery in sept. and is down 70 pounds now.

I also know exactly how you feel with the added stress of returning nursing school term. I start back on the 30th. I still have another year to go with Nursing school. I am very proud and excited for you and me- to have been doing this and school is amazing. My uniform fits a little better then before. I am actually looking forward to being back in class and clinicals because I can control my food better. I have three small kids and this house is a dieters nightmare. So at least at school I can bring my protein shakes and I can do that can still go to clinicals. Sometimes is easier then eating other foods. I bought this battery operated smoothie maker on amazon for $6. I tried it out and it works. Has a little plastic whrilpool blade. Plus a bunch of ready made shakes for my locker at school. Try to relax! I know = like that is really an option. The stress of nursing school can be crazy I know- I have so much read and class hasn't even started yet, ( Mother/Baby and MedSurg this term) Plus stress also makes our blood sugar go up, -lead to retain more weight- lossing less. Plus school doesn't always have best options for dining, so just come prepared. Bring your on shake or greek yourt,soup in a cup sugar free jello, whatever yoiu need. Good luck with school. Hang in there you will do great!! Remember it is not a quick fix but a change for life and may take a little bit of time for our bodies to figure all this new stuff out. So relax and hopefully let weight slip away when it ready. Suzi

Congratulations! I found it a little hard once I got off pure liquids, and I could eat almost anything,unless it was very dry. I did th same things eating out. Soup or had them pack up and rice or anything before bring to table. My kids got the rice or leftovers with their dinner. Good Luck!!!

Hang in there. Take it easy while you can.

Hope you are feeling well after your surgery. Plus you know you were in good hands. I am currently a nursing student, just started back to school this year for my RN. So far I've got to work with my OBGYN, and cardiologist both have seen me naked. Last time I ended up in ER my nursing instructor was the charge nurse. My mom has some weird skin disorder and they can't figure it out, so she is being presented on grand rounds, said 50 dermotologist get to see her naked next week. she a little uneasy be over 300 lbs and standing in front of 50 doctors looking at the rash on her bum, she was laughing about so that is some thing. SHe is a nurse also.I had my surgery in a different hospital. How are you feeling? Good luck. Suzi

had mine day of. no issues. just let preop nusre know.

Take care of you. Hope your husband is feeling better soon, I know this is really hard time for you and your family. You do need to remember to take care of your\self so you can be there for everyone else too. try not to overdo it. I have learn that somethings can wait and I need to do what is most important and take care of myself and my family. my thoughts are with you. Suzi

good luck on Thrusday. I did the messed up broth and protein trick before too. Here is a tip with the whey protein. i have screwed up far too many glasses, bowls and cups of it putting it into liquid that was too hot. Heat de-natures the protein. you end up with clumpy, slimmy goo. I was stuck in a three hour class and put my chocolate protein powder into my coffee- decaf. sounds good, but it was too hot, gross mess. i tried to drink around slimmy clumps, but was not longer that hungry. can't be too hot. Container says liquids under 120 degrees. My rule of thumb if its cool enough for my three year to drink you can add protein. Otherwise you just wasted the whole mess. Your almost there good luck with surgery!

yep. much more than before surgery.

thank you for the inspiration. Great job.

Congratulations. Welcome. I feel you pain with the gas. I took the couch cushion and put behind me in my bed so I sort sat up in bed. Take your pain meds, before you start hurting too much, I only needed them a few days. My recovery was much easier and quicker than I thought. I am 11 days post op and felt really good. so good, i forget sometimes that I shouldn't bend or lift things. my body reminds me quickly. If I overdo it my port site hurts more or I get crampy. So just remeber to take it easy and be good to yourself and you will be fine. Happy New Year!!

Thanks it a good feeling.

what a great feeling! Good for you. way to go!

way to go!

ok he is really proud of me. I love my husband and told him since he has 7 inches on me that I never wanted him to be lighter than me again.

welcome,good luck with your jounery. it all starts with one step foward.

Good luck to you. I was banded on 19th. Still not quite myself yet. My bowels are off and not peeing as much. Need to keep drinking. Body will keep what you need so if your not peeing you need to drink more. Your GI track can go haywire after any surgery. Hoping your are back to normal soon.

Jenlyn, Thanks for your post. I didn't post until after I had the surgery cause I didn't want to deal with negitive "advise", so wait til after. Happy New Year.

Sisedc, I so glad you wrote. It nice to knew someone going through the same timeline as you. I have a cup in the kitchen and everytime I go in I make myself take a few sips. Good luck.

hey have you tried Click protein powders? comes in vanilla latta or mocha flavors. Add a bit of ice and skim milk it like a frappacino. actually pretty good. i have one a day and it like a treat. http://drinkclick.com/

i was banded on 12/19. feeling good. Have a great NewYear!

suzi

thanks for your post. I realated to it all. I just had my band placed a week ago. I thought this was going to to harder at the holidays. I think for me, only being allowed liquids made getting thru Christmas holiday eaiser. cookie- not liquid. can't have. roll,pie, -not liquid. Can't have. I made a low fat pumpkin soup and ate that very slowly on christmas. I made turkey stock and had some of that today. I honestly didn't want anything else. not really hungry. My favorite protein powder treat is Click. Taste like a latte. comes in vanilla latte and mocha flavors.

Thanks for sharing you story. I had my band placed last Monday, so I'm a week post op now. I overdid it christmas day so just taking it easy today. taking advantage of the fact that my husband has today off and he is with kids while I rest in bed for day. Otherwise, I feel really good now. Good luck to you. Happy New Year and New You!