A New New Dawn

What area are you in? I am in the suburbs too and my doctor was amazing. He NEVER rushes me and is happy to answer all my questions. If he has that attitude now, his bedside manner going forward when you need support the most may not be the best. I would seriously recommend seeking another bariatric center. Mine is through Central DuPage and has been amazing.

Well Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!!! So happy for you!

For starters, I was told that my meals should not exceed 1 cup of food total. Are you sure it is 1 cup of veggies your dr. recommended? Mine was 3-4 ounces of protein, 1/2 c veggies and 1/4 cup starch if still hungry. I wait about 30 sec. between bites (putting my fork down). Also, the chewing they told me to chew about 20-25x per bite. I am able to finish most of my meal w/ the exception of the starch, which isn't really the nutrient rich item anyway.

For starters, (lol) his name is Alex Brecher, not Belcher. Go to the search bar on top right, put in his name then click on "forum" and from the drop down select "member" then hit the magnifying glass to search. After that it should pull him up. Click on his profile and there is an option on top right to "send me a message".

send him a pm.

Many people do not begin to lose until 4-6 weeks out after the healing has progressed and the water retention is down. It will catch up!

This is totally normal. You are still very swollen from surgery and also need to focus on healing right now, not losing. I would keep in mind though what MIssy said about sugary or hi-cal drinks, in case you are doing that. I know we want it to start falling off but your body is still healing. It will happen.

How fun and kudos to you for pursuing things you haven't tried before.

By chance are you eating too fast or/and too big of bites? Does this happen everytime you eat? Btw, great job on your weight loss thus far!!!

I had to have blood work. I was already diagnosed with sleep apnea so I didn't need that one. I didn't have to have a colonoscopy either. I had a chest x-ray and a visit w/ the lung doctor to check my lung capacity as well as the visits w/ the pyschiatrist. It was all pretty harmless and every doctor and insurance is different.

I have seen many people comment about having one repaired during surgery and many that never knew they had one. I guess I was lucky, I didn't have one. I hope all goes well for you!

Glad you aren't dwelling on it. The feeling you had from eating will likely deter you from doing it again (or at least as much). So many people dwell and beat themselves up. Today is a new day and a clean slate. Best wishes to you for continued success.

When was your surgery?

Great job!!!!! Congrats on your success!

If you are on mushies, you should eat more "solid" protein rich foods. Tuna salad, chicken salad, blenderized meats w/ broth or other liquid, cottage cheese, scrambled eggs, refried beans, etc. I don't think the soup will offer you much nutrition.

Hang in there. Much better they err on the side of caution rather than put your health in jeopardy for doing surgery when you are more at risk. Chances are you have been overweight for years, putting this back a week or two isn't the end of the world in the big picture. Stay positive. You got this!!! Your health comes first. Good luck to you.

An alternative my NUT gave me is the NO SUGAR ADDED Carnation Instant Breakfast shakes. They come in a blue carton (either in packets or loose powder) don't get the yellow box, you mix it with 8 ounces of skim milk and add 3 T of non-fat powdered dry milk and it is about 20 grams of protein. They are good. I mix them in the blender w/ ice and they are tasty. They come in vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. I only drink the chocolate. You can find the mix at most grocery or superstores. I have tried many protein drinks and cannot stand most of them. But I am very squeamish about foods/textures, etc. Good luck.

That's awesome! Congrats to you and your success!

You may want to consult your doctor if it persists for peace of mind or medical guidance.

Usually your urine should be almost clear if you are drinking enough. Try to up you liquid intake and you should notice a difference. I am no doctor but have been told that by mine.

Wow! It must feel great to have "the girls" nice and shapely. Great job!!! I am very happy for you and so happy your hubby is very supportive of your journeys.

When I went for the pre-op pyschologist appt, he brought up that some couples do struggle so it is important to communicate openly. My fiance has made a few "joking" comments in passing that I am going to leave him. I don't think he is worried and he isn't bold about it. If a man truly has a problem with it, it really is their insecurity and not a reflection of you. Just make sure you keep the lines of communication open. I hope things work out well in your journey with the insurance.

Hi there. I really suggest getting some counseling. The food, family, ex bf, etc. are significant issues to try to deal w/ on your own. I think you could benefit from ongoing counseling. If you can get out (the mall or something) to go for a walk or have a friend come over that may help ease your mind. Know that you are not going to die and you are physically ok. I'm sorry you have been dealing w/ so much.

Congratulations! Rest up, walk and sip your liquids. Glad you are doing well.

If you aren't "going" that is not uncommon but you don't need a procedure to aid that. Talk to your doctor to see what suggestions he/she may have. Many people take liquid formulas to aid that (mom, miralax, etc) but definitely ck w/ doctor before taking any of those meds. Also, make sure you are getting enough water/liquids. That makes a big difference.