Vicki Loichinger

So sorry about the Loss of your Grandmother. You are going through a bunch right now, with surgery and grief and trying to navigate the new things you are learning about life after WLS, Praying for comfort and strength. Gentle Hugs to you.

Oh and I TOTALLY agree with our bodies being in starvation mode. I actually expect the weight loss to pick up once we can add some high Protein solids in. Our bodies are holding on for dear life because they don't know when they'll see their next meals.

on the peanut butter... have you tried PB2? It's powdered and doesn't have the fat and sugar content that regular pb does. I've been using it and it's great. Fairly cheap too. You can order on Amazon or even walgreens.com
Losing consistently: I am... BUT I didn't start losing until Monday of this week... I had surgery last Wednesday and came out 9lbs heavier from fluids. I've been losing about 2lbs a day since Monday.

Checking in post op. surgery went fine, pain has not been too bad, but the nausea has been pretty ad. They've tried 4 different things and I think we have it under control. I'm ready to go home tomorrow.

HW 194
Day of surgery 166
one week post op 163.8
two week post op 157.4

HW 194
Day of surgery 166
one week post op 163.8
two week post op 157.4

First post op appt today... Doc said I'm doing great cleared me to lift 25 lbs and start exercising and eat soft foods... Cabelas was nice enough to measure me out 1/4 cup of chili it's delicious and is going down great

It's the day after and feeling great. Hopefully when Dr comes in he will release me!

HW 194
Day of surgery 166
one week post op 163.8
two week post op 157.4

So glad I have had a few not too many and would sure love to have a ''good'' one if you know what I mean. I used to think it was so funny when older people worried about their bowels. OH but it isn't funny at all. Pooping is important stuff. Doing a Happy Dance for you and hoping it helps me poop.

i LOVE the unflavored unjury... i put a scoop in a 20 oz bottle and add one crystal light single serve... shake it well you cant even tell the Protein is in there... i was having trouble drinking one 8 oz Protein Shake before now i can easily drink 2 shakes with the Unjury powder... in 2 shakes i get 42g Protein and 40 oz Water... its perfect... i was actually shocked the first time i tried it i cant believe how the protein just disappears i had my wife try it and she said... yeah crystal light whats the big deal then i showed her the huge scoop of protein that was in it and she couldnt believe me...
if you want mashed potatoes so bad... try to get some unjury powder add a scoop to the taters guarantee you wont even taste it and itll be 21g protein... stuff is amazing instantly takes anything and makes it high in protein

Praying for those having surgery today and tomorrow. And also praying for continued healing to those who have already had surgery. May God be with them throughout this process and those that are caring for them. Bless their families and give them the understanding that we need. Thinking of everyone today. Hugs to you all.

Are you still in the hospital? or are you home? This is just anxiety. Take you pain meds that are ordered for you and rest. The hard part is about over. You made it through the surgery now you must do what you need to do to recover. Sip Walk and rest. so sleep is important. My thoughts and prayers are with you because I can sense the fear you are going through and it breaks my heart. I pray for comfort for you and peace and that this anxiety will go away. Gently Hugs

Loveit. what do they think happened in that operating room, that they implanted a weight loss fairy and they are doing all the work???. Crazy People

I have been fantasizing about the day someone tells me I "took the easy way out!" I can even hear my fist hit their jaw- j/k. But seriously this is the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. I want to think I will be the "bigger" person (but not for real- physically) and give them the its a tool for Weightloss schpiel. Totally depends on how my day is going. I have told about 5 ppl and that's it. I am learning to live w my addiction/ forced compliance of eating right and abandoning my relationship w food. We know we are doing what's right for us and our lives and health! Keep ur heads up! Ignorant ppl are very prevalent in this world!!!

that is an awesome idea, I start puree tomorrow. I just may have to do something like that. I think planning ahead and being prepared with what we are going to eat could be key in this journey.

Happy Birthday and what a wonderful job you have done in the past 10 months. I hope your day is EXTRA special.

I wonder about this a lot too. Wonder how many of the meds I am taking are getting absorbed or not. Interesting. And I agree most docs and pharmacists probably do not have a good understanding of it either. Hope you get some answers.

I gave up diet pepsi eight years ago when I had the band. And I was the type that when I got a can I got two cause that is how fast I would drink them. Our home could have been out of a lot of things but not out of Diet Pepsi. I am still amazed to this day that I was able to just stop drinking it. But I did. I do believe that it would cause some discomfort if you drank it and that may be enough for you to want to avoid it.

Praying for those having surgery today and tomorrow. And also praying for continued healing to those who have already had surgery. May God be with them throughout this process and those that are caring for them. Bless their families and give them the understanding that we need. Thinking of everyone today. Hugs to you all.

Hello shrncir01 and ...........WELCOME!!!!! I know you mentioned that this surgery is something that you have really thought about back and forth and I do believe for good reason. Having this surgery is not only a big operation but a huge life change and in my journey the good has far far far did I mention far lol outweighed the cons! I honestly have to say that this is the greatest gift I could of ever given myself….my family……and everyone I come into contact with. I only regret not being able to do this sooner but hey I’m not complaining I just so very thankful that I was able to finally have it done. Please keep us posted on your journey this site is filled with so many loving, caring and extremely helpful individuals. Plus, the extraordinary amount of helpful information is mind boggling lol and whatever you can’t find all you need to do is ask. If you have any question or concerns or just wanna fuss feel free to message me

I bought a pound of turkey from Boston market & puréed it with gravy. I then froze it in ice cube trays. I just pop them out and microwave them. They're excellent. The ice cube is 1 oz, so I eat 2 at a time. Very filling & 14 grams of Protein.
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Thanks guys!! It's my morning. Getting ready o head to the hospital. I officially made it 15 days on my Optifast diet and I did not cheat once. First time ever I have not cheated on a diet!! I feel good. Prayers accepted today! :0) good luck for those still on the liquid diet. You can do it!

It's go time for me folks! Leaving for the hospital in a couple of hours. Good Luck to the others that are going today. Thanks for all the support on the site. You guys rock!