OakCliffMom

Anybody using a heart rate monitor that they're really impressed with? I had a Polar 15 years ago (the last tine I seriously exercized) that was pretty good but I'm guessing things may have changed since then.

If you're slow, maybe I should give up. I had mine on the 7th and I've only lost 14 lbs since then. Been stalled for more than 2 weeks. Trying to stay positive

Would you mind posting a couple of days worth of your food diary? I am 3 weeks out, just started soft foods today, and already stuck in a stall. Seeing something specific to work towards would be a help.

I'll be honest. . . I hate driving past Sonic and knowing I can never again order my Large Diet Dr. Pepper with extra ice and a straw. It was my drug of choice for years, and on a stressful day like today, I sure wish I had one!

I am in the same boat. I'm three weeks out tomorrow. I lost 15 pounds pre-op, another 10 in the first week and a half, and I've been gaining and losing the next 3 ever since. I haven't even moved on from strained liquids yet- not til tomorrow, so I know it's not over eating. I struggle with the Protein (mixed without ice or anything - too thick per Dr. - I can barely tolerated any I've tried). I'm about to think I'm going to be that 1% who never loses more than 20-25 lbs no matter what they do!

I have lived with a generalized anxiety disorder my whole life. I treat it with a low dose of Zoloft. Of course, one of my primary triggers has always been medical issues. It was a clear indication to me and my family how serious I was about weight loss that I was willing to even consider surgery. Ill be honest. Pre-op my anxiety was pretty bad. Same while I was in the hospital. But since I've been home (I'm 2 weeks out today) I really have not had any issues.

I've only been drinking 1 carnation instant breakfast per day. I am not coming anywhere near meeting my Protein goals. Maybe with the premier protien (if I can find it. . . the first one was a sample from a nutritionist) I can at least get closer. My surgeon has one of the stricter post op plans I've seen. Nothing but strained liquids for the first three weeks. It didn't sound too bad until I discovered that I can't tolerate those super thin nectar and Isopure Proteins. Nevertheless, Dr. Nick was adamant that the majority of complications he has encountered resulted from people eating things that were too thick to fast. I chose him because I trust him, so I will tow the line. I know not getting enough protein may stall my weight loss for a bit, but right now healing my sleeve comes first. Plus, as of today only one more week to go!

Mostly water, a little chicken broth, skim milk with sugar free carnation instant breakfast, and strained tomato soup watered down with skim milk.

I got a stomach virus the day before my surgery. Throwing up and everything. I was so afraid I should not have the surgery. Ironically, the pre-surgery anti-nausea patch made me feel much better. I let my surgeon know, and he said it shouldn't be a problem. Surgery went fine, but I have wondered if all the nausea I had after had something to do with the virus.

Have had a devil of a time stomaching thin protein drinks. I have another whole week of stainable liquids which is daunting because I've just felt so weak since my surgery (Aug. 7). But today i managed a 30gr premixed Premier Protein drink. Tasted gross, but i got it all down. I am hoping this will be the trick to getting me back to feeling like my semi-normal self.

I've had tomato soup too since coming home. No problem with acidity, but I do have to thin it with a little milk to get it through the strainer.

Can't see why it wouldn't be as long as you strained out all of the chunks. Campbell's chicken noodle (minus the chicken and the noodles) has been my staple since coming home from the hospital. Maybe I should venture into other versions. I'm afraid my cat is getting a little to used to enjoying the lions' share of my lunch.

I had to remind myself that this was not just surgery, but elective surgery followed by a long term commitment for following up with a surgeon and his staff. I wanted to be extra sure I was comfortable with the whole process. I am 9 days out and feeling OK. I had a bad nausea reaction to the anesthesia which made my hospital stay a bit more challenging that the average you read about on here, but I am home now and chugging along. The biggest shock to me has been my lack of energy post op. Its hard to feel perky when you are living on Water and chicken broth, but I am well on my way being past this stage, and confident that this was the right choice for me. Good Luck in making your decision!

I think you are smart to interview multiple surgeons. I met with two: Dr. Frenzel and Dr. Nick both of whom operate at Forrest Park Medical Center. Loved Dr. Nick and his staff instantly. He performed my surgery on Aug. 7th, and I have been very pleased with my decision to use him.

The patch is great. I actually contracted a stomach virus and was throwing up the day BEFORE surgery. But when I put the patch on that night, I felt so much better!