mountainnurse

Everything seems fine. But that was scary!!

Thanks guys! If I have pain, I'll call my doctor. I don't think I'm supposed to chew it either. I didn't know it puts air in the pouch. Lesson learned☺

I just swallowed an unchewed piece of gum!! Am I going to be okay?!?!?!

Wow. I think 20lbs in 8 weeks is pretty darn good I was banded June 8. I've lost 25. I've had one fill. I thought I was doing good?!

Check with your doctor instructions. Whole wheat crackers were on my mushie stage. I waited until near the end to try them though. I LOVED LF refried beans and cheese!

Can anyone tell me why my nutrient goals change each day on MFP?

Everyone's physician is different with diet instructions. I was on full liquids for one week then mushies for two. I'm now on regular foods. Call your physician or his office or the hospital where you had surgery. One of these places is bound to have post op instructions. Yes- Protein drinks are key at this stage. I was told to find low carb drinks. I like Premier Protein drinks from SAMs club. I also enjoy Isopure low carb drinks (some have 40gm protein!). You can mix Protein powder in low far cream soups and sugar free Jello. I hope you start feeling better. Are the bandages still on your incisions?

You'll get there! By day 5 or 6, I was able to sleep on my side, carefully.

My surgery was Friday, June 8. It was outpatient. Surgery was 11:00am and I was home by 3:00pm. I took the following week off work and was so glad I did! I could have returned midweek but was grateful to have those extra days to walk, nap, prepare menues, etc. Good luck!!!

Do you guys log daily activities (work, shopping, cleaning) into your exercise calorie expenditure on MFP?

I've been wearing my heart rate monitor the last two times I did the elliptical. MFP calculates calories burned at almost double what my heart rate monitor said. I'm confused! On another note, do you guys enter your full calories burned for the day on MFP? Things like work, shopping, household tasks, etc?

Hi everyone! I'm three weeks out and have been really enjoying watermelon! Since I'm still on mushies, I make a protein shake each morning with protein powder, nf plain Greek yogurt, frozen fruit (berries, bananas, peaches, whatever) and fresh spinach or kale and sometimes carrots. It's delicious! I can never finish the whole serving so I save the rest for my afternoon 'boost'.

Can you consign them? I can't wait until I can get rid of clothes!

This is normal. I gained a few pounds secondary to the extra swelling and gas during the first week. My physician also told me not to expect weight loss for at least four weeks (or until you introduce regular foods). Hang in there and give it time. Your body needs to focus on healing right now.