FishingNurse

i never drank protien shakes, can't stand them!! My diet consists of lot of cheese sticks, steak burrito bowls with black beans, tuna, and whatever else sounds good actually. I really try to eat high protien but I definately have never done low carb..... I would guess my calories are 1200-1800 per day and have been since 2.5 months out.

I can relate to the first 3 100%.... still made goal.

3-4 months out I hit a stall for about a month too! I didn't lose anything for 3-4 weeks.... but went on to lose and made goal. Its normal!!! Relax and keep to your program and you will lose more.

I am not a perfect sleever but I made my goal in less than 9 months... I eat cereal almost everyday. (Cheerios, fruity pebbles etc.) lol..... I started at 6 weeks..... with the milk it is plenty soft and mushy.

yes, you're crazy :-) You can't keep up a pound per day for long!!! Be prapred for no weight loss for weeks at a time... it happens to almost everyone. But the weight will come off, don't get discouraged.... this is normal!

thats almost a pound per day--- thats crazy amazing!

My advice is not to order too much stuff! Your tastes after surgery are different-- and nothing sounds good. I bought all sorts of shakes and foods that I thought I would love but couldn't stomach them post-op.

Stunning!

I wonder the same thing as well, BUT we also need to account for extra skin and bone density that can weigh 5-13lbs per my surgeon.... so maybe you really have 7lbs to lose to get to that point....? does that make sense?

I would wait until 6 weeks. I drink a few beers a week now, and have since 3 months out. You will get there. You are healing now! Way too soon to pour alcohol on that fresh staple line.

Oh my you are still healing! No worries the weight will come off. In 9 months you will be like "I'm at goal, why was I even worried!"

awesome job!!!!! looking so good, thanks for all your positive energy on this forum!

I drink a diet coke daily ..... I have had no troubles and I am at goal less than 9 months out!!!

I have offically made into the 160's- and made my goal! I am at nearly 9 months post op.... I litterally thought I was done losing weight. I had a stall for about 1 month and I just suddenly dropped 5lbs!!! A true miracle!!!

I noticed it took a lot longer to drop sizes at first, I had to lose 45 pounds to go down a size...it was pretty discouraging. I also started at a 22-24, then all of a sudden I am wearing a size 10!

I could never wait until goal. I indulge in pizza or something similar 1-3 times a week. And have since 2 months out.

I agree... I am a nurse in a clinic and I have been seeing this a lot lately!

I agree I do not limit my carbs BUT you need protien and if your eating frosted flakes there is no room for your protien. Its not like you can eat enough of it to NOT lose weight but you need protien to heal and be healthy now. I am glad you posted-- you are aware your body needs better nutrition!

I gave myself this name about 1 month out cause I could/ can tolerate everything and anything-- which is great! Just small portions obviously. :-) I eat what I want but focus on proteins. I eat a lot of cheese, steak, and eggs and drink a lot of milk.

I always wonder why people give up coffee if they love it. It has no calories and it's an antioxidant. I have had a large 2% iced vanilla latte from caribou everyday since 1 month post op and I am 8 months out and less than 5 pounds from goal.

About 2 weeks to feel normal except eating and drinking. I finally felt normal at 2-3 months out.

I totally did, you are like me and are a "god sweller" It took almost 3 mins for the sips of barium to go into my stomach from my esphagus. It made drinking at first a bit of a struggle but I was able to do my best. you will be ok and take it slow!! Good luck on the journey

Nearly everyone stalls in this time frame. It's normal! Your body just lost a lot of weight really fast so your body is holding on to what it can for a while.... Happened a lot to me. Keep doing what you're supposed to do and the scale WILL move again. Im living proof :-)

I am glad you are reaching out and I am glad you posted this. Please get the help you need to deal with the Alcohol issues. YOU CAN get back to the 180's. Start now, don't let anymore pounds creep back on. Good luck, and keep us posted.

I had similar feelings shortly post op and recall letting a few cheezits melt in my mouth a few weeks post-op. Luckily this feeling goes away when you get to eat real food for all your meals. JUST BE CAREFUL-- I am not worried about you consuming extra calories. I am worried about you getting a leak.